Chapter 5; Charlie's POV
I pulled the police cruiser into the long driveway of the Cullen Manor. I heavy feeling settling in my heart. My little girl was married, a mother, and now she was moving. I was beginning to see a trend with 'M' words.
Putting the car in park and turning it off I slowly got out and made my way up the front porch steps. The door opened before I could knock and I gave Emmett a reproachful look. He knew I didn't like them doing that to me.
I had long ago come to terms with the fact that my daughter's new family isn't normal. The exact opposite in fact... but still the shows of inhuman ability made me uneasy.
Stepping out of the doorway, Emmett let me pass. Adding the further teasing blow by calling me Gramps. Before I could say anything Carlisle stepped into view and I nodded my head in respect. Not even finding out he wasn't human could stop my from admiring Dr. Cullen.
"Charlie, so nice to see you again." He smiled and ushered me towards the kitchen. "Your meal will be ready soon... Renesmee, as well as Jacob, Seth and Leah will be joining you in dining as well."
Raising a brow I feel the need to ask, "Some of the La Push crew is here?" This seemed to make Carlisle uncomfortable, but I refused to back down.
"Yes, they have decided to accompany us." Once again I appeared shocked, but decided to say nothing further till I saw Jacob himself.
"Billy's gonna be crushed, Jake. First the girls, now you?" I sat down in the seat provided for me and stared down the boy I had witnessed grow up. It wasn't such an easy task anymore, Jake had gotten huge.
Jacob was immediately defensive, "He'll understand, and I'm going to visit. Bells is leaving too." I must've showed some emotion on my face because in an instant he apologized and the meal moved on.
With a sigh I watched as Esme began to serve us. "Don't worry, boy. You didn't hurt me any with your words. Just like you, Bella will be back to visit."
"That's right, I will." I jumped in my seat. As usual I hadn't heard her enter the room. She kissed my cheek before taking a seat to my right.
"Hell, Bella. You trying to scare me to death?" A few of the others snickered and I caught a disgusted look on Leah's face and quickly realized the irony of my words. "You all knew what I meant." I murmured in embarrassment.
A few laughed and I took Bella's hand in mine upon the table. She smiled reassuringly at me and her eyes flickering to the door behind me was my only warning as Alice quickly kissed my other cheek and made her way to Jasper's side. "Hey Charlie."
"Alice." I smiled in greeting and as I reached to pick up my fork I heard footsteps on the stairs. "Finally, someone I can hear coming." I announced as Renesmee hugged me and took the seat to my left.
"Hey Grandpa!" I could hear so much of my Bella in her voice that for a second I was speechless.
"Hello Nessie-baby." Was all I could say after a moment of looking at the quickly maturing features of my only granddaughter. "I see why you guys have to move." The emotion in my voice was heavy, a rare occasion for me. But it seemed I was being choked up left and right tonight.
"We'll still come to see you , Dad." I felt Bella's hand on my shoulder and I looked at her, feeling tears form. I placed my hand upon hers and looked into her forever changed eyes.
"I know."