Theresa

I was more shocked a few days later that Leah had called me, and asked me to go to Port Angeles to go shopping with her, for the upcoming baby shower for Sue, in a few months. Alice was the main one in charge of it - plus it was her thing of course to be the party planner.

I pulled up to the house and waited for her to come out. Jacob was off taking Billy to the doctors for his check up in Seattle. "Hello." I smiled and waited for her to get in.

"Hey Theresa." Leah said smiling slightly and got in. I started the car and we were off to Port Angeles to do some baby shopping. Leah hadn't spoken to me since that night I found out about them being shape shifters.

"So….. What are you thinking of getting mad?" I asked driving, and occasionally glancing over at her.

Leah actually cracked half a smile. " I was thinking of a cute diaper bag and fill it with stuff they would need, and maybe a baby blanket? Something gender neutral since they refuse to find out the gender of the baby."

I smiled back, "Sounds like an awesome gift." I laughed slightly, "How dare they not tell us the gender of the baby. We have a right to know." I said kidding. Leah laughed slightly, then looked out the window. "I know right?"

"What about you Theresa?" Leah asked me, I shrugged. "I'm was thinking a baby carrier? Like the moby or the ring sling? Something easy to use. She said she'd love to do more baby wearing this time. I know Seth is working on some drawings for the baby's room." I smiled.

"That would be a nice gift. " Leah said looking out the window some more.

"Something wrong?" I asked merging out onto the highway.

"It's… It's just hard since my dad died.. Seeing everyone happy." Leah sighed just keeping her face turned. "I knows it been 2 years but it still hurts." She whispered. "Charlie and mom started dating about 3 months after dad died." She shook her head, "I was so mad, the entire time they were together. I refused to visit. It just seemed weird they hit it off that quick.. It was to quick. It didn't even seem like she missed my dad at all."

"People mourn in different ways Leah. She was probably just keeping a poker face on for you and Seth." I said softly, listening to her. "That doesn't mean she never mourned your dad."

"I never seen her cry. It just didn't set with me right." She said crossing her arms slightly. "Do you like Charlie now?" I asked wondering.

"Now i do. It just - I don't know it's weird seeing your dad's best friend move in on your mom and start a new family together." Leah responded while playing with her fingernails. "I still get upset. That's why I lost a few months back after Mom and Charlie announced they were having a baby together."

"It just seemed like it was too soon?" I asked and Leah nodded.

"I don't know maybe I'm being weird. But it did happen quick." Leah said biting her lip. "It was even weirder seeing Jacob imprint on you." She confessed. "I was at the house when I seen how he looked at you. I was on the porch outback and I had just came into the house and was in the kitchen when I seen everything. I just couldn't handle seeing someone else happy when I've been alone all this time.."

"Have you imprinted?" I looked at her and just seen her shake her head and a few tears fell from her eyes.

"No. I don't know if it will ever happen. I'm the first female in the tribe to be a shifter." She sighed.

"You never know. It might happen someday Leah. Just because it hasn't happened yet, doesn't mean you're going to be alone forever." I said handing her some tissues.

"I dont think it will ever happen. Females that get imprinted on, are supposed to be the mothers of the next generation." Leah said looking at her. "Just the thought of you and Jacob maybe having a family someday didn't help either. I've never had a cycle since the change happened, it's been almost 2 years." She told me wiping her eyes. "Emily and Sam are trying right now. That's why they have been hiding away from everyone the last 2 weeks.. I don't think I will ever find someone.

"Leah, if Jake and I ever have kids - a long time from now. My children will be your children." I said trying to comfort her. "I would even be a surrogate if you would want me to be one." Leah looked at her. "You will find someone who loves you and makes you whole." I smiled.

"Why are you being so nice to me since I've been so horrible to you?" She asked.

I shrugged. "It's just in my nature I guess." I smiled slightly.

"I'm sorry about attacking you that day and causing you to get hurt on the coffee table.." She said softly. "And calling you a burden. I really didn't mean it. I was just mad."

I smiled and looked at her as we arrived into Port Angeles. " I have already forgiven you Leah. Even if you never said I'm sorry. I had forgiven you in my heart."

Leah just looked at me and nodded, unsure of what to say. Then all of the sudden she pulled me in for a hug after I parked in a space at the mall. I just hugged her back.

We went inside and started shopping. "Still seems weird, She's having the baby in 2 months." Leah said softly. "At least we will get some practice in before starting up our own family's."

I nodded and smiled. "I hope so." I smiled.

Leah looked at me, then at the pink baby dress she had picked up. "You would really offer to be a surrogate?" She asked questioning it.

I nodded, "I would. Maybe you should go see a fertility doctor and talk it over with her first? At least figure out what is going on, and see what your options are?"

"What do you think of this?" Leah asked holding up the dress. "I'll have to see a doctor I guess. It would be too weird to ask papa carlisle… or talk to mom about it." She admitted.

I smiled. " I love the dress, Ma would also." I nodded agreeing with her. "I would. Go see your options."

We shopped and just hung out for the first time since I came to the family. Leah bought some baby dresses and also some baby boy clothes, and newborn diapers, wipes, bath stuff and a really cute diaper bag with a tribal design. I got her a cute baby carrier, and some odds and ends stuff that would come in handy.

We ended up back home around 9 o'clock that night. Leah hugged me, "Thanks for going with me." I Told her and hugged her back.

"See you soon." She promised and went inside with the presents.