So I just realized that after that last chapter, I hadn't marked any more chapter breaks..... It's this giant long chapter. In my document it started at chapter five and had chapter marks until whatever chapter this is... And that was on page 11, and so from that page to page 48 is one giant long chapter. Wow, I'm really smart, huh? So I'll do my best at cutting them off but I apologize if it isn't the same as my original intent, it's just kinda at a glance where I thought it would be okay.

We sped through California without stopping, without looking back. I wanted Edward so badly, just to hear him say "I'm here." When we reached Oregon I had to stop to eat. It felt strange to be so close to home, and I felt very thankful for still being alive. I had hope Edward, Carlisle, and Jasper would make it back safely. I could not get too confident though, whenever that happened I always got knocked down and humbled. I ate quickly so Esme could resume driving us home. For the first time all year, I felt like I needed to be in Forks. I wanted to see Charlie, and oddly I felt the urge to drive to La Push and visit Jacob too. I had not thought about Jacob at all so far this year, and I am sure he is very upset that I have not even called. I was also excited for real food, I had lost weight after eating one meal a day, and it consisting of television dinners or fast food. Though a small McDonalds meal was fine at the present moment. When I was finished Esme continued speeding back home, now it was dark outside. When we reached Forks I felt like running out of the car and kissing the ground. I felt safe.

"Welcome home Bella," Esme said. "I'm sure Edward, Jasper, and Carlisle are fine. How is your wrist doing?"

"It is in a lot of pain, but it only hurts when I think about it."

"When Carlisle gets home we'll fix you up and make you brand new again."

"Thank you so much Esme. Do you mind if I borrow your phone, I want to make a couple calls."

"Sure, go ahead." She handed me her cell phone and I contemplated who I should call first. I decided I should call Charlie and tell him when I would be 'coming home' so he would not worry. I dialed my former home number and he picked up on the first ring.

"Hello?"

"Charlie! It's Bella!" I had some enthusiasm in my voice, I was really happy to talk to him.

"Bells! Wow, it's so great to hear from you! How are you doing, when are you coming home?"

"It's nice to hear your voice too. I'm fine, and I'm coming home in a few days. What's been going on, how's work, how's everyone?"

"Everyone's okay, and work has been fine also. Gosh Bella it's so great to hear from you. Jacob has been bothering me for ages asking if he's heard from you. What have you been up to this past week?"

Uh oh, I had not thought of a cover story yet. I decided I would wing it and make it as convincing as I could. "Well Charlie I had a lot of work to do, and studying for final tests and such. I haven't called Jacob yet but I am going to do so right after I finish talking to you. I'll go surprise him when I get back."

"Sounds good Bells. How's school been? You sound like you've been doing better lately, my what a change a week can do to a person. Who knew finals could make someone happy."

"Well, Charlie Alice has really helped me this past week, you have no idea. College has started to change me and it's been good."

"Have you met any new boys yet?"

"There's one that likes to stare at me and we went out for a movie once, but that's it."

"And you didn't give him a second chance?"

"He just wasn't my cup of tea, he's still a nice friend."

"Well glad to hear you're getting out there and making some friends. How is Alice?"

"She's great, the whole roommate thing has been a breeze and she helps me with my work often too."

"Good Bella, glad to hear that. Well hate to cut you off, but there's a basketball game starting in a couple minutes, and it's suppose to be a good one."

Same old Charlie, always obsessed with sports. "Okay Charlie, that's fine. I'll see you in a few days."

"Great, the food sucks without you Bella!"

I laughed and said, "Okay I'll cook you a nice Christmas dinner and we'll both like real food."

"Nice talking to you Bella, love you."

"Love you too Charlie!!!"

"Bye Bells." The phone line dead and I smiled to myself. Then I dialed Jacob's number.

"Hello?"

"Jacob?"

"Bella?"

"Hi Jacob, how are you doing?"

"BELLA! How are you doing? Why haven't you called me earlier, I've been so worried about you! How's college? How are your classes? Have you made many new friends? Please don't tell me you've met any new boys, no one will be good enough for my Bella."

"Whoa, slow down Jake. One question at a time. I'm fine, but I need you to make sure you're alone."

"Okay, I can do that. What is it Bells?"

"During the past week I was kidnapped Jake, I'm cutting straight to the chase so you better keep up with my pace."

"What? Bella! Are you okay? Have they hurt you? Call the police!"

"Jake, remember, one question at a time. I'm fine. I'm not kidnapped anymore, and it's being taken care of right now. Victoria had a couple guys come take me one night when I rented a motorcycle and I was held hostage down in Mexico all week. If it hadn't been for the Cullens, I would be dead right now."

"Wow, Bella, are you sure you're okay? By Cullens, you mean Alice and Jasper, right?"

"Jake, I mean Alice, Jasper, Carlisle, Esme...." I paused at the last name. "And Edward."

I heard a low growling sound and Jacob said, "you mean, that bloodsucker?"

"Yes Jake. He came back. He knew I was in danger, and he came back. He's not here right now, he's taking care of Victoria and he hopefully will be back in a couple of hours."

"By back, where do you mean?"

"At their house in Forks."

"You mean, you're in Forks?"

"Yes Jake, I'm in Forks. But Charlie can't know. I'm badly bruised and I can't say that I tripped over and over again, so I'm waiting until the bruises heal a bit and then I will face him."

"He'll flip his lid if he finds out Edward is back in town."

"I know, and I haven't told him yet. Edward is going to do that himself, he's better with persuasion."

"So, Bella, do you still...love him?"

"Yes Jacob, I do. I never got over him. Though you helped me heal the wound in my heart, it was only a scab compared to how Edward makes me feel. Jacob, I want to spend the rest of eternity with him. He's who I love and after going a year without him I want him forever."

"I guess I can't change your mind. When you're feeling Bella, come visit me. I have something for you."

"Aw, Jake. You didn't have to get me anything."

"No Bella, I did, this is important to me, so be sure that you will visit me here in La Push. I need to go and tell the pack of this news and I'll talk to you later."

For a minute I had forgotten that Jacob is a werewolf. "Okay Jake, it was nice talking to you. See you soon."

"Miss you Bella. I'm glad that you're okay now. Take care of yourself."

"Thanks Jake, you too."

"Bye Bells."

"See ya Jake." Then the line went dead. I gave the phone back to Esme once I walked into the house. I gazed in the house remembering all the wonderful things that have happened in this house. It still looked as wonderful as ever, even though the Cullens have been absent from this house for a long time. I sat down on a leather couch and sighed happily. Esme dialed her phone and started talking to someone. I hoped it was Carlisle on the other end. When she hung up I looked at her trying to read her expression.

"That was Carlisle," she said with no hint of excitement or disappointment. She continued and said, "They're on their way home. Victoria is gone forever."

"That's wonderful!" I felt joy come over my body and immediately I relaxed.

"They're in San Diego, so they won't be back until early morning."

"Well, in that case, I'm going to curl up and sleep, even though I've been sleeping so much this week I'm physically exhausted and I'm anxious to be rested and feeling better."

"Good idea," Alice said as she walked into the room. "We have a bed upstairs in my room, I think you deserve a night of peaceful sleep. But first, can you go take a shower?"

"Oh, an even better idea Alice. I'll go do that right now. I need some clothes to change into also, I'm just going to throw these away since they smell so bad."

"Already taken care of Bella, believe me, you won't have a shortage."

"Figures," I said sarcastically. I ran upstairs and took a shower. It felt wonderful to be clean again. I changed into some pajamas and climbed into Alice's bed. It felt like heaven compared to sleeping in the back of the van. Oh! Al! What about him? He better be safe, I still have to live up to my side of the bargain. I thought about this for a while and drifted off into a deep sleep. I awoke to a cold hand on my face, just like my first week at college.