Author's note: Oh everyone, I am so sorry that I have kept you waiting for so so long. I feel terrible. Thankyou for all your wonderful reviews. I am not done with apologies yet though, I am sorry for this short chapter (again). I just have to little time that I can only get so much done. Sorry again. Hope that you like it still.

Chapter 16

Girls' Night Out

It was much easier to face the family knowing that Alice had forgiven me. No-one was angry at my lapse in self-control but they all were concerned about me. How strange!

As we walked in, hand-in-hand, into the living room, Esme rushed forward and held me in a silent embrace. Her emotions were what I think is called maternal. Carlisle was understanding and all seemed to be forgiven, I was truly thankful for that. It was a close call.

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"Well, I think I will take the girls hunting tonight since you three are good," Carlisle had just returned home from work and he was oddly excited by these plans and he hurried off to find the rest of the family.

Alice had spent the evening with Rosalie. I didn't know what they were doing but I could feel their varying auras pulsing like an alternating current. They were having fun. Me, I'd already spent enough time without Alice, but at the same time I did not own her; maybe I'd offer my company tonight.

"No, let them go," Edward spoke from across the small coffee table, taking his eyes off his book for the first time in an hour. His words confused me.

"He likes to take the girls out once in a while," He stated simply. My face betrayed my curiosity and incomprehension for Emmett sought to continue with a laugh, "I think he likes to play daddy, maybe now he can play tea party with Alice!" and he burst out laughing. Emmett was an easy person to be around. His carefree, free-spirited attitude was painless to exist in.

"Actually, you are not that far off the mark Emmett," Sighed Edward, sitting up to face us. "That was surprisingly perceptive of you," He seemed distant. He grimaced at me.

"With Alice here, Carlisle is one step closer to his dream," Emmett and I looked at him showing our complete blankness.

He smirked, "Carlisle's always wanted three daughters…and since Rosalie is a bit, uh, stubborn, he is sort of hoping that Alice will be more of a daddy's girl."

Emmett roared with laughter and I had to admit it was a bit amusing. I could respect, though, the kind leader's hopes for him and Alice. If I knew Alice at all, she wouldn't disappoint him.

"So there will be a tea party!!!" Emmett doubled over in scandalous laughter, "Would you like some butter on your muffin?"

So I could live without Alice for a few more hours. I swallowed hard. Alice flew down the stairs then and straight into my chest.

"Why did you change your mind, Jazz?" she asked against my neck. The fact that she wanted me strained credulity in my mind.

"Well, I just thought I'd spend some time with the guys here," I couldn't think of a better explanation but fortunately, Emmett joined in, "I think we boys could go try some English football tonight."

Alice stared into space for a second and then said in her high little voice, "Okay but, Jazz, watch him," And she poked a tiny finger into Emmett's shoulder, "He's going to cheat."

Author's note: Okay several issues to address:

Have you ever realized that Stephenie hardly developed Carlisle's character? I mean, how much really do we know about him and his dreams and such. I think that Rosalie and Esme weren't the only ones who wanted children.

English Football…If I had just said "football" the Americans would think that I meant that sport with the un-round ball. We Caribbean people still have British allegiance ( in terms of language) and so we call it football not soccer…sorry Americans. Besides, would Americans call the sport "soccer" back in the 1940's??

How does Alice know Emmett's going to cheat..well ..some things don't need a decision to make it final.

Also, can someone suggest a way in which Emmett cheats …I haven't quite figured that out yet. Thanks.

I want to invite someone to do an Alice POV to this story. Who will accept the challenge????

Love

Taz

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