(A/N) I'd like to thank Mystical Beckie, sistergrimm2, pirate-princess1, EdwardAMCBellaMS1918, and Robyn-Enjolras for reviewing the last chapter.

Summary: We all know that many vampires have trouble controlling their need for human blood once they've decided to live life like the Cullen family. What if Carlisle, being a doctor, decided to help them by starting a support group? What if his whole family went along for the ride? Hilarity ensues as a group of vampires deal with their addictions.

Warning: This story contains references to some material that may not be appropriate for young children. It also has several religious references, so if any of this makes you uncomfortable don't read it.

Just a quick note, if an entire sentence is in italics it is a thought that Edward is hearing. Also, there are Eclipse spoilers in this chapter.

Disclaimer:I do not own Twilight, nor do I own AA or any related trademarks.

The First Meeting

When you want for days to go slowly, they never do. That was the main thought occupying Edward's mind as he sat in Bella's living room on Sunday, which was to be the first of the meetings for Vampires Anonymous. For a normally calm person, he seemed rather worried.

"Edward," Bella began, "are you okay? You seem really stressed."

"I'm fine love, just a little apprehensive about this meeting. I don't think Carlisle was in a proper frame of mind when he suggested it."

"There's nothing to worry about. I'm sure you'll be just fine. Would it make you feel better if I came with you?"

"No!!" Edward snapped, "I mean, they're still learning to handle the scent of humans. Maybe you could come once they have a little bit more control."

Edward's phone began to buzz and he removed it from his pocket to look at the caller id, it was a text from Alice. You're gonna be late. Hurry up, Alice.

"I have to go love. I wouldn't want to make Alice mad," Edward said as he leaned over to kiss Bella goodbye.

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The Cullen family, excluding Edward who was just walking in, were standing about in various states of nervousness. Jasper was trying in vain to calm them, but he was nervous himself and wasn't much of a help.

"What's wrong?" Edward asked.

The meeting starts in five minutes and the others don't think it can be done. Carlisle thought in a tone that suggested that a support group for vampires was the most natural thing in the world.

Just as that statement reached Edward, vampires began to file in. Carlisle and Esme stood by the door and greeted them as they walked in. Most of those that they had recruited came as well as a few vampires that none of them had ever seen. As they all made their way to a seat, the door opened revealing two new arrivals. They were in long coats and large sunglasses and looked as uncomfortable as the grace and brilliance of vampires would allow.

"Sorry we're late, traffic wasn't cooperating," apologized the taller of the two figures.

"Of course, we understand. We haven't yet begun, so you have perfect timing," said Carlisle, "Why don't you take a seat and we'll begin." Edward, do you have any idea who they are? A slight shake of the head from his son said that they were to be in the dark if the newcomers didn't want to share that information.

Once everyone was settled, Carlisle began. "Good evening, it's truly great to see so many have an interest in making positive changes in their lives. As my family, as it were, has had a fair amount of experience in not harming humans, I think it would be inspirational for us all to say a few words about our lifestyle. I think I'll start us off.

"My name is Carlisle Cullen and I was born in the middle 1600's. My father was a religious man, so he was very against our kind. That led me to believe that I was evil for what I was- which is far from the truth. I hid from my family and friends because I was ashamed. I grew so desperate that I learned I could survive off of animals. Over the years, I have learned to resist the lure of human blood and thereby became the man I am today. Who would like to go next?"

"I will, dear. Hello, my name is Esme Cullen and I was born in the late nineteenth century. I met Carlisle when I was injured during my human teenage years. He moved away, and years passed before certain circumstances," at this her family cringed slightly, "brought us together yet again and as the Fates would have it, permanently. With my family's constant guidance, I have managed to have very few slip-ups in my lifestyle."

Edward attempted to rise, but Alice's thought's stopped him. Carlisle's going to ask you to speak about Bella and it'll cause a scene. It will be best saved for the end. With the conclusion of that statement, Alice blocked her thoughts and Edward realized that Emmett had risen and was about to speak.

"Hi, well, um, I'm Emmett Cullen. And, uh, I'm a vampire and have been since 1935. I was attacked by a bear and as you can imagine, I've taken it out on them a bit since then. But, then I wouldn't have met Rose...

I've had some trouble adjusting, I guess. I think I'm getting better though. It's, well it's super hard."

"Rose?"

"Yes, Carlisle?"

"Would you mind speaking?"

"Do I have a choice?"

"Not so much," chimed Alice.

"Fine,"she sighed, "I'm Rosalie. I'm a vampire(If they needed to know that, there's no helping them, she thought which gained her a small laugh from Edward.) and have been since 1933. My upbringing was more concerning outward appearances than with anything substantial. When my then fiancé and his friends left me for dead, Carlisle changed me. While I have only extremely rarely tasted human blood, I did kill Royce and his friends. So my record's not that clean."

"I'll go," said Alice as she hopped out of her chair, "I'm Alice and I really don't remember much about my life as a human. But, my best friend is a human, so I think I'll be okay." Her last statement caused a bit of stir amongst the others, but none of the Cullen-Hales thought twice about what she said or about how people reacted to it.

"I suppose that means I'm next," said Jasper as he stood and faced the room, "I was changed in 1863, and I'm sure that most of you remember the vampire wars in the South. I was involved with Maria's forces and trained many of the newborns. I did this for quite some time, until I grew wary of all of the loss of life, and I left and eventually found my way to Alice. I still have quite a bit of trouble, and on more than one occasion have put humans in danger. Edward?" Sorry, but it's your turn.

"Hi, I'm Edward Cullen. I was born in Chicago and changed when I nearly died during the outbreak of Spanish Influenza. Carlisle took me in and I have been with him for the vast majority of the time since. And I have recently met the love of my life, Bella."

"And how would you describe your relationship with her?" Alice asked. She was barely able to contain her laughter for long enough to speak.

"Oh, you mean other than the fact that I nearly kill her everyday?! I am an absolute menace and should not be involved with her life! I wish that she had let the Volturri finish me off; we'd all be better off!" He was shaking with the vampire equivalent of sobs by the end of his speech. Everyone in the room was too stunned to speak, but their thoughts reached him clearly.

Wow, he's so emo.

That's almost sickeningly pathetic.

What a loser!

Maybe we would be better off without his whining

"I think that now is a good time to take a break and look through literature and talk,"Carlisle could tell that his son was being assaulted by thoughts and that it wasn't good for anyone involved.

Edward migrated to a far corner of the room in the hopes of being alone. He saw htat he would have no such luck; Emmett was strolling over to him with Jasper not far behind.

"So, Emo Edward, what's up?"

"Having fun yet or are your emotions getting the better of you," Jasper couldn't help but be snide.

I told you you had to speak today. Now I guess you see why.

Hey, that's a pretty good nickname for him. Ha, Emo Edward.

I never would have accused the big one of being smart, but I like the name. I think I'll call him Emo Edward from now on.

Why must my children be so mean to each other? I wonder how Carlisle is planning on handling this?

Hehehe...Emo Edward. That's...Wait! Edward, you can here me can't you?

Edward gave a slight nod in Carlisle's direction as he strode towards Alice, fully intending to rip his sister limb from limb for this.

(A/N)I'm sorry for the insanely long period between updates. I will definitely try harder. I'm also sorry about the boring details that you already know if you have read Eclipse. They were necessary in order to put Edward's story in. Random and fun conversations with my friend Danielle inspired his nickname. Next we will see what happened to Alice when they got home and possibly who the mysterious figures are. I am also trying to get back to my other stories, but have little time.

Reviews are appreciated, even if it's only to yell at me for not updating.