A/N: I DO NOT ANY OF THE SONGS I USE FOR THIS STORY NOR DO I OWN ANY OF THE TWILIGHT CHARACTERS. The song in Charlie's Box is called Darcie's Lullaby by Island Rhythms. I played this song when I wrote Charlie's story for this chapter. I hope you like it!

Billy POV

I only remember one time seeing my best friend break down into sobs like this and that was the day he found out Bella and her husband died. He wasn't very forthcoming with the information but I knew that he found out exactly what happened to his baby girl. I only found out through Sue whom didn't know much either but when I went to see how he was faring after the passing, it wasn't good. Charlie was in a zombie state like how Bella once was, he wouldn't eat, couldn't sleep. Sue claimed that he was having terrible nightmares regarding Bella and someone named Carlie? She never did find out exactly who that person was but looking at my friends face right now I think we're all about to find out.

"I'm sorry that you all have to see me like this.. Hahaha, you know me, I'm never this emotional," he just sighs. Anyways, you see this gift," he's delicately holding up the wooden box that has beautiful white wolves on it. "I think that it's from someone who knew My Bella." Then as gently as he could he opened the box which started playing a soothing melody. This song…. It.. it was written by Bella's husband, Jayson White for… for their daughter, Carlie." Sue gasp hearing the name, the name of the girl from his nightmares. "Carlie Renalyn White was her name. She was… she was so precious. A beauty really with the bluest eyes like the ocean. Bella and Jay wanted to name her after their parents so they took a little part of all our names and combined it. I was the only grandparent Carlie had left." She had a daughter? He then proceeds to take out a little necklace from the wolf box, it has words on it and a tint of blue. "I gave this to Carlie on her 2nd birthday… I wanted her to know that she would be grandpa's baby girl forever. Bella said she refused to take it off, stubborn little thing she was." Why didn't he ever tell us?

"You see, Bella she… She was a very private person and very very cautious. I never actually told anyone but Renee wasn't the only person Bella loss. We all know of the Cullen's departure and how she dealt with that, than Jake." He looked at Jake so my son would understand his words. "She loved you Jake, deeply, she told me such. She never blamed you and neither did I. She just felt alone without you and she felt like a disappointment. A disappointment to Renee, you, myself, but most importantly she was disappointed in who she was becoming. So she left me and then Phil, Renee's husband. I never said this to anyone but he was… He was murdered you see. It was Bella's first Christmas into medical school when the first incident occurred." First? "Yes, Billy, the first." I must have said that out loud. "Phil went out to buy a necklace as a Christmas present for Renee when he got jumped in the alley. The only thing the cops thought suspicious was the fact that the newly bought necklace was still on Phil when they got to the scene. Unfortunately the killer was never caught."

"It was 6 months before graduating school when she got the call about Renee. I talked to the detective on the case and it turns out someone broke into her house where they excessively tortured her. They didn't give Bella details but me however the hid nothing from. It was bad, Real bad! The main investigator told me that it was the worst crime scene he had to endure since he became a cop! I never really understood why she didn't want to come home after that until I went to visit her that first time." This story is pretty intense but he's laughing now so hopefully there is something happy that comes from it. "You know the first time she asked me to go visit her I was beyond happy. Then I got there only to find out that I had to attend a wedding with her. Of course I was utterly confused until we got to the venue for her wedding! HER WEDDING! Hahaha. I was totally speechless walking down the aisle with her on my arm. In the end I kept getting mixed up with the groom and the best man because they were twin brothers, Jayson and Justin. I have to say though, I have never seen my Bella look so happy in all her life. I didn't really know the guy but just the way he looked at my baby girl I knew. I knew she was in good hands. He was a detective, an officer who had a rough childhood, he lost both of his parents from cancer before he graduated high school but him and his brothers looked to each other for support and that is how I gained deep respect for him."

"The second time I went it was close to her due date. She didn't even tell me she was pregnant of course. All she said was 'Surprise Daddy! You're gonna be a Grandpa!'. But now you know why I spent the whole summer with her after that." When he says that he picks up another item from the box. It looks like a photo charm with a picture in it. "The final time I went… It was something different. I went to surprise her and the family but they were all walking on eggshells and I couldn't fathom why? Until she broke down and told me. She said that Jayson was on a dangerous case… That... that Carlie and herself were kidnapped from those said people. She was scared they would have to go into hiding because if they did I wouldn't be able to contact them anymore. But that wasn't the only thing that she was upset about. Jayson started looking into Phil and Renee's murder, turns out that both of them were killed by the same person." My God! That poor family! Bella probably stayed away to keep Charlie safe. Charlie... how he must have felt knowing his daughter and granddaughter had been kidnapped and not being able to do anything about it.

"Jayson took me to the side and expressed to me his concerns. He thought Bella and Carlie should come home with me and I agreed. He was beyond frightened, he didn't really care what happened to himself but Bella… My Bella she did. She was scared to leave him behind. She wanted me to take Carlie and leave New York without them but I just couldn't do that. I made a promise to Jay that Bella and Carlie would both be coming back to Washington with me. Everything was going fine, we got checked into the airport, were on the same flight but we had different seats. Unfortunately I didn't realize what happened until it was too late. Carlie had to use the restroom so Bella went to take her before boarding, I figured they were on the plane. I didn't even think to check knowing my daughter is a danger magnet. The police confirmed that they were kidnapped from the airport and by the time the plane landed in Seattle they were pronounced dead. All of them…" Oh God No! He's kept this all to himself the whole time! No wonder he locked himself up on their one year reunion! Sue has Charlie in her arms now and there isn't one person here that doesn't have tears in their eyes.

"Jayson, Bella, Carlie… Even his brother Justin and his wife Cassie. They were all tied up in an abandoned warehouse when it exploded. They found some body parts but I just… I just… I couldn't bare to ask for their remains knowing it wouldn't be the same! They were my kids! My babies! And I'm not sure who this woman is? Williams? But I'm hoping that maybe just maybe she can tell me something." He's looking intently at the photo charm now. "How would she know such a song considering I'm the only person alive who knows the contents of it." Then he shows us the picture of a beautiful little girl who could be no older than 4 years old, Carlie. "How is it that she has the last picture that Bella took of Carlie when sitting in the airport?" He looks so sad and dejected. "I just want to know… I want to understand." It's suppose to be a happy day, so much for a happy birthday. At least he knows where the woman lives so he can see her himself. I look up and I'm sure Sam has the same thoughts cause he's the one who voices his thoughts.

"Chief? You know where the woman lives. You can speak to her when you are ready and if you want I would be more than happy to accompany you. The choice is yours but we are here if you need anything." This man I am proud to call a protector! I know Jacob is the rightful Alpha but Sam, he is a natural born leader.

"He's right Charlie, go... take your wife home, get some rest and tomorrow you can worry about what might become of your meeting with this Elle Williams. But until then get some rest and enjoy whatever birthday time you have with your wife." Jake's face says it loud and clear when I mentioned Charlie, Sue, and enjoying. 'Eww Dad Really!' The visuals are clear as day from this angle. "Thanks Billy, thank you everyone for the amazing night! Everything was delicious and the gifts are more than appreciated! I'll see you guys on Monday." He then turns to Sam and I. "If it's alright with you two I'd like to meet you both tomorrow at the Willis property say around 11 am? I really need to know what the heck is going on." We just nod in acceptance. "Goodnight guys." With that he jumps into his new truck with Sue and heads home.

A/N: If you guys are confused as to why Charlie would keep such secrets from his wife and best friend it's more because of Bella. He was respecting Bella's wishes by not exposing her life. He didn't understand but he respected it. Bella will explain her reasoning somewhere in some chapter.