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Disclaimer: All characters and basic plot belong to Stephanie Meyer and her alone.
She's just nice enough to let me play dress up with them :P.

This chapter is the build up of what happened in chapter one.
So, I guess you could say chapter one was more like a prologue.
As promised this chapter is longer.
More then double the size of the last one!
I know, I know. I rock out loud. :D

Chapter 2- Best Made Plans

EPOV

I growled as I heard Alice's irritating ring tone emanate from my pocket for the third time today. What part of only calling if there was an emergency did she not understand? She had sent me numerous texts through out the day pleading with me to come visit so I knew her calls didn't need to be answered. It had been almost three years since I last saw any of them. Nearly six months since I last had a conversation with them. I made the mistake of answering Alice's call last time and all she managed to do was make me feel worse then I already did. I didn't even think that was possible at the time until Alice achieved it. I knew I was hurting all of them with my absence and silence, I didn't need to hear it from my ever persistent sister.

It has been nearly three years since I have last seen my beautiful Bella too. No, that's not right, she's not mine anymore. Uhg! I clutched at the pain reverberating from my chest as I thought of the love of my life. The thought of her in the arms of another man had me doubled over and gasping for air I did not need. A vibration in my pocket brought me back to reality. With a grunt I pushed myself back into a sitting position and dug in my pocket to retrieve my cell phone. A text from Alice, of course. "Don't do this to yourself brother. Please call me." I let out a defeated sigh. The pain of talking to them is far better then the pain of thinking about her. I dialed Alice's number, not even one full ring got in before she answered. Damn psychic pixie. "Oh thank God!"

"What do you want Alice?" I was already annoyed with this conversation. Why couldn't they just let me sulk in silence?
"You know what I want Edward." She sounded so sad, so broken. I instantly regretted answering her with my annoyed tone. Great, she's already making me feel like shit and the conversation hasn't even started yet. I let out an exasperated sigh and pinched the bridge of my nose with my free hand.
"It'd be better if I stayed where I am Alice." I silently pleaded for her to understand, to drop this whole conversation.
"Please Edward. Esme is so miserable. She barely talks, her eyes are void of anything, she's ghosting through everyday. Carlisle has to force her to hunt. Our family is falling apart around her and she can do nothing to stop it. Jazz says she just feels indefinite helplessness. Em and Rose have already agreed to visit and are on their way here now. All that's missing is you…" I didn't need to read her mind to know she silently added and Bella. Once again, a defeated sigh escaped my lips. I knew Alice had seen my decision but she remained silent, she wanted me to say it on my own.
"Where?" I knew that was the only word I needed to utter.
"Illinois, I will call you when I get your plane tickets and everything situated. Thank you Edward. I love you so much brother." Her tone had significantly perked up. I gave a short I love you too and hung up.

As much as I didn't want to go, the thought of my mother in so much distress tore at me. I bowed my head and stared at the forest floor between my legs. What has become of me? The smell of a wild boar carried by a small breeze saved my mind from wondering to her again. Alice would waist no time getting things for my departure situated in fear of me changing my mind so it wouldn't be long before my phone would ring again. I will need to hunt if I'm going to be around humans. Its been months since I last hunted and I'm so weak. Although, the forests of Brazil held a great variety of species to choose from, I had no desire to feed. I literally had to force my legs into a standing position. How I managed to bring down eight animals I have no clue. Thirty minutes after my call with Alice I was feeling stronger. What animals I did manage to bring down I have no idea what they were. Each one tasted more vile then the last. If I had the ability to throw up I would have by now. I was stronger but not in perfect condition but it was enough to where I knew I wouldn't attack any humans.

I was a little surprised I hadn't received a call from Alice yet. Dirt and blood was crusted to my skin and hair and my clothes were in tatters. I might as well go clean up and buy some clothes while I wait for her to call. People stared at me when I walked into town. Their minds easily revealed how menacing I really looked. I inwardly cringed at my appearance in their minds. Have I really let myself go that much in the past three years? The sooner I can get away from these scrutinizing stares and thoughts the better. I quickly made my way to the first vendor I saw, grabbed a plain white t-shirt and a pair of dress pants and threw the money at the small boy running the small shop. I took off back into the forest and ran towards a lake and waterfall I had discovered about a month ago.

After I had cleaned up and dressed Alice had called and told me all the information I needed to know. I quickly made my way to Carajas airport and before I knew it I was on my way to Illinois. As I plopped down into my plush first class seat I threw my head into my hands and let out a small whimper I knew no human could hear. What have I gotten myself into?

APOV

Esme had chosen to move to Illinois for a fresh start. She had chosen the city of Sparland for its remoteness and woods. This state held no memories of Bella or Edward so to her it seemed like the ideal place to relocate. As much as she tried to throw all her evasive maneuvers at her memories they still haunted her day after day. It was taking an obvious toll on her and as a result Carlisle was slipping away too. Em and Rose couldn't take all the negativity and took off on another "honeymoon." Which was yet another devastating blow to my mother. My poor Jazz couldn't handle all the emotions either so he was huddled up in an apartment we had purchased in a town called Peoria. It was about an hour away from our new home in Sparland. Jasper's absence was yet another tear in my mother's still heart and because of that I could not force myself away. Not even for my husband's sake and I felt horrible for that but I knew if I left with Jazz, Esme would not make it. Her whole family was slipping through her fingers and no matter how hard she tried to squeeze us all together we still slipped through like water, as if her actions were a notion to be laughed at.

Carlisle delved himself into his new job at Methodist hospital in Peoria, Illinois. He worked endless shifts and his coworkers would often have to force him to go home. It pained him to great ends seeing Esme the way she was. She was so void of anything and no matter what methods my father used to try to perk her up, they all failed. Carlisle had to force Esme to hunt and she only spoke when spoken to and even her responses were three words at best. We were all at a loss on how to mend her broken heart. So while Carlisle was, yet again, out forcing Esme to hunt, I formulated my next plan. Edward was refusing to answer my calls and texts. If I could just talk to him and tell him about our mother I knew he would buckle and come visit. I picked up my phone and tried to call him for yet a third time today. I was greeted by his automated voicemail yet again. I looked for his future to see what he was doing and was met by a painful vision. My brother doubled over, gasping for air, and clutching at his chest. His face was full of pure agony. I knew what had brought on this spell, the thought of my best friend and sister, the love of Edward's life. Every time he thought of her he would have an episode like this and it tore at me a little more each time I got a vision of it. I flipped open my phone and sent him a text. "Don't do this to yourself brother. Please call me." I was so relived when he finally called not five minutes later that I virtually squealed when I answered the phone.

I could tell by the way he answered that he was already annoyed with this conversation. I knew I would have to jump to the point quick before he hung up. Before he had a chance to rethink his decision of calling me I told him about Esme. I knew when he heard of her condition that he would come. Edward was very stubborn and hard headed but he loved our mother to no end and he would do what he could to alleviate some of her pain. If that meant for him to come visit then he would agree no matter how much he detested the idea, and agree he did. As soon as I got off the phone with him I was on the phone with South West getting Edwards tickets. I had them wired to Carajas airport in Brazil and also wired some money to his bank account just in case. I called him back and informed him of all the information he needed to know. Now all I could do was sit and wait for his arrival.

I had already called Em and Rose the previous day and begged them to come visit. Of course, they were easier to convince then Edward and their plane would touch down within the hour. I hadn't told anyone of my family reunion plan hoping it would be a good surprise for Esme. The knowledge that it would not be a true reunion without Bella did not escape me but I knew there was nothing I could do about her. Just as I began sulking about my lost best friend I heard Carlisle and Esme approaching the house. I needed to leave so I could pick up Rose and Em at O'Hare airport in Chicago. Esme walked into the house first and I smiled warmly at her and gave her a timid welcome back. She gave me a forced broken smile as a response and just kept on walking. Carlisle entered right behind her and stopped at my side. "Hello Alice." He gave me a broken smile but unlike my mother's, I could tell it was genuine so I smiled back at him. "I'm going to go see Jasper for a couple hours. I'll be back later tonight sometime, okay?"

"Okay honey, have fun." With that he walked after Esme and I ran to my car. I was starting to feel extremely nervous about my pending plan. I decided to pick up Jasper and let him in on the secret just for the fact that I needed his presence to calm my jittery nerves.

As I pulled into the parking spot in front of our apartment complex he was already outside waiting for me with a big grin on his face. He was always so happy to just see me. This man melted my heart with just one glance and he had no idea. Though, I thought my brother was a complete idiot and making the biggest mistake of his life leaving Bella, I still admired his strength and determination. For our kind it literally pains us to be away from our mates, and the couple hours I spend away from Jasper in a day were excruciating. I had no idea how my brother managed to do it for three years. His strength and strong will flabbergasted me.

Jasper had my car door open before I even managed to turn the car off. I flung myself into his arms and wrapped my arms around his neck while his encircled my waist. "Well, I have missed you too, Darlin'." He chuckled in my ear and placed a soft kiss on the side of my neck. It felt like coming home. Reluctantly, I pulled myself from his embrace. I knew I had to tell him now or I would be late picking up Em and Rose. However, he spoke before I had the chance too, "Why are you so nervous my pet?" He gently stroked my cheek with his knuckles. Damn his gift, it gives everything away.

I gave him a warm smile and stood on my tip toes to peck his cheek. "Get in the car, I'll explain on our way to Chicago." He raised an eyebrow at me but before he had a chance to ask questions I held my finger up to his lips. "In the car." I turned around and got into my car and as I shut the door I felt my nervousness come back full force and I took in a big gulp of air. As Jazz climbed into the passenger seat I felt his wave of calmness wash over me and I smiled up at him. "Thank you, my love. I needed that."He chuckled and leaned over the center column and kissed my ear. "I could tell." His whispered breathe sent a shiver reverberating throughout my whole body. Yes, I'm very glad I decided to pick up Jasper.

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