(A/N) I am such a bad person, and I apologize. Now that school's out I'll try to update more.

Chapter 7

"We'll just pair everyone off so we can work on the step for this week," Esme announced as she began constructing pairs. Rosalie, Alice, and Jasper were paired with Sam, Quil, and Paul respectively.

Jake was put with one of the mystery vampires. He didn't look too thrilled with the way she smelled.

The pairs of vampires, and werewolves, set to work quietly on the weekly step. Admitting you have a problem may be the first step to solving it, but no one looked like it was the easiest step. There was a fair amount of grumbling and a few fights had to be swiftly broken up by Carlisle and Esme who were acting as mediators, just in case.

Edward smirked to himself while completely tuning out the young wolf that was chattering aimlessly, Lola was her name. Or was it Lilly? Leah maybe? At any rate, whatever she had to say probably wasn't that important to begin with; the thoughts of those around him were so much more interesting.

The pack were the only ones who knew his plan, so they were pretty amused at "getting back at the leeches"(Quil's words, not his own). His family was alternating between trying to work out what he was planning, fretting over how it all would affect the treaty, and trying in vain to focus on those they were supposed to be helping. Well, except for Emmett, he just sat there having a grand old time throwing paper at Embry. Sometimes he'd even get extra creative and fold it into an airplane or paper football. The other vampires in the room, who didn't really know werewolves even existed, were distracted by the odd smell the newcomers gave off but not all that angry or distressed.

"Are you even trying to pretend to listen?!" Lilly, or was it Leah, hissed.

"No, is there a reason I should?" Edward replied without even a moment's hesitation.

"Isn't part of your plan to make people...errr... vampires think you want to help us? Doesn't seem so smart to ignore us," the werewolf who may or may not be Lilly snapped.

"Wrong again. My plan for all of you is for me to help you help me trick them." He decided she obviously wasn't the smartest of the dogs (which really was saying something) and left her to her own devices to sort out what he just said.

An hour later it didn't look like a whole lot of progress had been made, but Carlisle thought it would likely be a good time to close the meeting. Everyone was tense with the LaPush pack there even if they didn't know why, and his family looked apt to dismember Edward at any moment. He felt that would turn out better if it was done in the privacy of their own home.

"I'd like to thank everyone for coming. I think we've made a considerable amount of progress tonight, and we're that much closer to becoming independent of our addictions. As always, you are all welcome to stay as long as you would like and mingle or discuss things with any of the older group members should you so choose. Have a nice night!" Carlisle waved cheerfully at those who normally left early and made his way over to the back table.

Jake was already at the back table talking with Edward.

"...I don't know man, she just seemed weird. All secretive and whatever, she just didn't feel right. Somehow not like the rest of you."

"I've gotten that vibe too Black. I'll keep an eye on her."

Neither Carlisle or Jake's partner from the evening were watching their steps very carefully. She was walking towards the door and he was going to the back of the room. If they had been looking where they were headed they wouldn't have crashed into one another, knocking the woman to the floor.

"So sorry Miss, I really should watch my step," Carlisle said as he leaned over to help her up.

Her sunglasses had tumbled from her face as she did so towards the floor, and for the first time anyone who was looking got a good look at her face.

"Jane?" Carlisle's voice was so thick with shock that even the Pack looked up, and Emmett was there to catch him as he swayed ever so slightly.

(A/N) There you have it, now you know who mysterious stranger number one is. I'm going to have the next chapter up either Sunday or the wee hours of Monday morning. I hope you enjoy this chapter and I appreciate reviews.

Thanks to sistergrimm2, XxLuvAtFirstBitexX, and Shikiangel CerEbow for reviewing the last chapter!