So I thought it would be interesting to get a glimpse of what I think Charlie's personality is. I swear Charlie could be my uncle or something because we think alike and he seems so different on the inside than what he does on the outside. I might do more of Charlie later because I love writing about him!

-- CHAPTER POV EDWARD

I was shaking on the inside as I walked down the stairs to meet my fate. I was so lucky that I could read Charlie's thoughts, maybe persuading him would be easy. Maybe I should just tell him the truth that I'm madly in love with Bella and being apart from her is unbearable.

Why should I let Bella put up with this immature boy. I should just get a restraining order, she was just fine when she came back home. I thought she finally got over him. Bella and Jacob would be so perfect together. This ruins everything. Better try and pretend to listen to the boy. Though if he cuts into game time then I am going to kick him out forever.

"Charlie," I began. "I know I have caused Bella a lot of pain and suffering over the past year. I have also suffered a lot over the past year too."

Yeah right. He probably hooked up with several other girls. Anyone that looks like he does cannot go over a full year without some kind of lady. If he had any idea what condition Bella was in when he left her...why I should just kick him out now. Note to self: give Bella a new pepper spray can for Christmas.

"Go on, I'm listening," Charlie said obviously not caring.

"I went to Canada to visit some extended family of mine because I thought Bella should have time to herself. She needed to experience some other men and get to know other people, it was so hard for me to lie to her and tell her that I did not love her anymore. Obviously, that was not the case because I thought about her every day. I also asked myself every day if I made the right decision to leave Bella. Finally it just became too much, Alice needed to come back because she missed her friends too much. I refrained because I didn't want Bella resort back to her old ways. Alice fed reports to me about how depressed Bella was and how she talked in her sleep about me. I couldn't stand my environment in Canada. Nothing seemed right without Bella. I love her more than I thought I did a year ago. She's so important to me, almost like my other half."

I knew Alice would have something to do with his return. What a pity, I always liked Alice, such a good friend to Bella. How will I know if he's really back for good though, he could get up and leave again. Now he's going to spend every waking moment with Bella too, it makes me want to gag. When he does leave she's going to be hurt even more. I should call Billy and Jake over here, then maybe we can scare him away.

"Bella seemed to be doing just fine when she came here today, how do I know she was really as depressed as Alice said she was?"

"Well Alice hinted to Bella she might have a special Christmas present coming, which was my arrival back to Forks. She let it slip to Bella and for the last couple of weeks Bella's mood has improved greatly Alice told me. The reason why Bella was so surprised to see me was because she didn't know when I would be back. Though Bella can pick and choose her friends and boyfriends, but in our discussion we both agreed we missed each other enormously. Charlie, it's Bella's decision to take me back, and she's decided she loves me as much as I love her. Carlisle and Esme decided they're going to work in Seattle, so I'm enrolling at the University of Washington. I'm going to major in business so I probably won't have any classes with Bella. We're going to take things slow, since we have to build up our trust again."

But Jacob is so perfect for her, why can't he see that? Why can't Bella see that? The Blacks are practically family anyway, why not make it official? Grr why did I ever have to become a cop and follow the law? My gun is just in the other room.... but that would probably mean Bella wouldn't ever come back to visit me again. And I do want Bella in my life. I swear if this boy breaks her heart again I am going to hunt him down and take care of it my way.

"If Bella decides she doesn't love me anymore, I probably deserve it. I am a scum-bag for thinking that I wouldn't hurt Bella. I just want to give us another shot because I truly believe she is my soul mate."

Pffft soul mates. Renee said I was her soul mate, but look how long that lasted.

Just then Bella and Jacob walked through the door. Instantly a foul smell approached my nose. I did everything in my power to try not to wrinkle my nose in front of Charlie.

"Oh, I'm so sorry. I would've thought you guys would be done by now," Bella said flushing bright pink. I loved it when she blushed. Then I noticed that she was soaking wet from head to toe. "It started raining so we thought we would come and head back, then it started pouring a couple blocks away. We ran for it deciding we didn't want to be outside any longer."

"It's okay Bella," Charlie said. "We were just finishing."

"Charlie, I'm going to get going," Jacob said. "Billy is expecting me home and I really need to change into dry clothes." Well actually I can't stand the smell of that bloodsucker. Why do I have to be the one that puts on a happy face for her. Bella needs to see that we are destined for each other, I could make her so happy! I don't have to worry about killing her either.

"Okay Jacob, take care of yourself, and drive safely."

"Thanks for having me here Charlie! Dinner was amazing Bella." Take that bloodsucker, Charlie likes me more than you. Watch this! He picked up Bella in a tight hug and spun her around in the room. I wanted it to be me in that position desperately right now.

"Whoa Jake, take it easy! No problem about the food, see you around," Bella responded.

This will really drive him over the edge. Jacob pecked Bella on the cheek. If I could punch him I would in a nanosecond. Then Jacob made his way out the door and into the rain.

"Ugh, I swear Jacob gets more perverted throughout the years," Bella said wiping her cheek. "So, Charlie, you heard what Edward has to say?"

"Yes Bella."

"Well, what is your opinion? What you have to say influences my life, though part of me might deceive you anyway."

"Bella, I'm not exactly happy with this, but it's your decision. If you decide you love Edward, then I can't stand in the way." As much as I would love to stand in the way and beat him up in the process.

A smile lit my face and I felt overjoyed. I felt like going and giving Bella a bone-crushing hug myself. Bella grinned and looked so beautiful. She went over and hugged Charlie and then came and gave me a sincere hug.

"This is so great Charlie, thank you so much," I said.

"Yeah, yeah. Well you kids don't get into too much trouble, I'm going to watch the game." He grumbled and went into the living room.

"I love you so much Bella," I said then sealed it with a kiss. Her lips were so warm, the kiss made me tingle all over.

"Even you don't like food, do you want to help me finish baking cookies?"

"Anything that lets me spend time with you is fine with me." We embraced one more time and made a team effort to bake cookies. It was the happiest night I have had in a long time.

He better not break my Bella's heart again. Obviously it would take a while longer for Charlie to accept me back into the family.