A/N; 5 MOVIES AND FINALLY A CARSME KISS! SAW BD AGAIN TODAY… THERE WERE TEARS FOR CARLISLE!

I DO NOT OWN TWILIGHT xxx

Edwards' POV

All these years I had to put up with hearing Carlisle's thoughts of the beauty he lost a decade ago… well a decade in human years, a century in the head of someone who possesses a talent!

We all knew something had happened upon the arrival of Carlisle and Esme whose hands were entwined and their faces covered by huge grins. Then I saw it, I saw the method Carlisle had used to prevent Esme's mistake and her response…

"Finally, thank heavens for that! I thought it would never happen and I'd never get rid of the constant thoughts of you Esme out of my head! Why on earth did it take you so long Carlisle? You spent what felt like forever questioning whether you should look for here, just to see if she was ok without you. Yet once you get her back, it takes a human… a human! To get you to finally tell her what it is you really feel!" Well, now the others knew what had happened in the forest… and Esme knew exactly what we were forced to put up with ever since that first meeting in the hospital. This only widened the grin on Esme's face, and if he could Carlisle would definitely be blushing right now- although he'd deny it at any coat in order to stay 'masculine' in front of Esme. Masculinity was only usually possible for Carlisle if there was a threat, the rest of the time compassion was his companion- second now to Esme.

"What do you mean your mind was full of thoughts of me?" Esme pulled away from Carlisle with that 'I love you but you got a lot of explaining to do' look. This was not a conversation to be having with Emmett in the room… His thoughts were not ones humanely repeatable, and I certainly was not under any circumstances willing to explain his smirk to Esme!

"Erm… well… what Edward meant was… I… err…" It was these moments I loved my gift. Carlisle's thoughts became even more entertaining than his attempt at explaining the situation to Esme who, despite the short time I had personally known her, was someone you could never think of lying to!

Alice's POV

"When a vampire finds their soulmate they will do anything in their power to make sure no harm comes to them. Carlisle found his soulmate in a 16 year old girl, despite the age she was the one. The one 'worth fighting for' and no matter whether they were together or apart every thought would be of their soulmate. That's why you were always in Carlisle's thoughts plus Edward's because like Jasper is for me and humans are for vampires, you were his drug. An addiction that once begun can never be undone!" Everyone turned to me shocked at the bluntness of my response. But it was true; Esme asked why all Carlisle could ever think of was being with her so I gave her an answer! An answer which appeared to be the right one for at that moment Carlisle announced what we had known for years but never heard him admit.

"It is true, I now you've all had to put up with everything these past few years but I promise you no more moaning or sulking like a teenager. I don't need to anymore, the woman I love is here by my side and our family is all around" I knew exactly what was coming next from Jasper but before he could say it Rosalie thankfully interrupted him. "Yes, we get it Jasper- aww how cute- but we honestly don't need the commentary. Love needs no explanation… except for Alice's love for you and Nessie's love for a werewolf!"

"Oh this day just gets better and better! If someone tells me Unicorns exist I think I will be the first vampire to collapse!" Esme's acceptance of werewolves was one which we had never expected. Yet it didn't appear to make a difference that she accepted the existence of werewolves, after all she was a vampire now…

Bella's POV

Before Alice's vision of Esme on the cliff, we worried excessively over Carlisle's possible loneliness due to an inability to break from his soulmate he had found and lost in the space of a day. Despite whatever pain she went through, I guess there was a purpose to the struggle. They both got their soulmate back after a lifetime apart and now they could be together for eternity… that is if Carlisle ever does present Esme with those extra special 3 words… But that was something only Alice could hope for.

The kiss, their first 'public' kiss was the turning point. It was at that precise moment things felt right within the Cullen/Hale household… Emmett had refrained from giggling- causing Jasper to stop 'aww-ing'- Alice and Rosalie revelled in the new found happiness of Carlisle and their new shopping partner. I refuse to wear the clothes Alice picks out- I feel as though I've suddenly taken my time machine back 8 decades where the clothes she picks were all in! I had Edward by my side- who had seen my exact views of Alice's fashion issues with me- and more importantly Carlisle had Esme… and Esme had gotten her Carlisle!

Although we do not sleep at all, the retiring to rooms felt right. Almost like a movie scene at the end after the reconciliation and declaration of love where all is perfect… Except we didn't go to our rooms, Edward's sudden need for a hunt signalled our departure from the house… I dare not think why, although Emmett's head was fully 'in the know' as per usual in these circumstances…

"I'd rather die tomorrow than live a hundred years without knowing you."
- John Smith, from the movie 'Pocahontas'