A/N: Hey guys:) So this chapter is shorter than usual. I am working on a part two for this chapter. It should be posted tonight or tomorrow. The song inspiration for this chapter is Kings of Leon- Closer. Enjoy!

E.P.O.V

After my blow up with Bella I just wanted to relax. Although the weight of what happened did effect me somewhat I did not let it get to me. From the beginning she was just a mindless screw. I wanted nothing more from her. I'd never understand my decision to bring her here and attempt to build a family with her. Maybe some part of me had fallen for her. But once I realized what I would lose I pulled back. Bella would find happiness someday just not with me.

Maybe Jay could repair her broken heart?

Bella would never forgive him. The thought made me smile. He was a useless nothing that I came across the last that Bella and I had visited her parents. He was down and broken. I offered to help him and in return when I needed a favor he had to deliver. When I began my plot to end our relationship and send Bella packing to where she came from his initial reaction was to turn me down. But I reminded him of how I helped him and he agreed to do it. After this task his debt would be paid.

But in the end I never expect him to fall in love with her. That was not apart of my plan. I had explained to him all that I wanted him to do and it was not to fall in love with her for fear that it would ruin my plan. Just like I thought it all had back fired. Bella figured it out with a little help from my daughter and now...well I don't know what happens now but she had better be out of my house.

I pulled in to the drive way, exited my car, and went inside. I could hear movement upstairs. I paced myself slowly. When I reached the top step I paused. The rummaging stopped. After a few moments of shielding myself in the darkness of my hallway I slowly entered the room. The sight was horrific and the pair of eyes full of tears staring back at me made my heart clench in fear.

"Nicole," I said.

The pain was shooting from her eyes as she stared at me quietly. Her pale blonde hair was messy over her head. She wore blue jeans and a sweatshirt. I remained still as she sat on the bed.

"How many has there been?" she sobbed.

I remained in shock.

I wanted to tell her the truth but Nicole could not handle that. She would take the truth far worse than Bella had. So I just stood there with my back firmly pressed against the wall. I never expected for Nicole to find out and I sure as hell did not expect her tears to effect me so much. I knew how much I loved her or so I thought.

"ANSWER ME," She yelled.

"What do you want me to say?" I said to her.

"The truth. Tell me the truth for once in your life, Edward. I don't know what hurts the most. Is it the fact that you have been lying to me all of this time or the fact that you have been lying to Maci? I can't even look at you right now. Do you how it felt when some guy called me tonight and told me that my husband had been living a double life and that I should come to Texas and see for myself. I've been so naive all of this time."

"Nicole, listen to me," I pleaded.

"Where is she?" She screamed standing to her feet. "Where is the slut that you thought was good enough to risk your home for? Do you love her? How fucking long has this been going on?"

Once again I got nothing. I was in such a state of shock that not a single word fell from my lips. Nicole walked closer to me and slapped me, hard. Her blows become harder and she punched me chest repeatedly. I gripped her wrists in my hands, turning us so that her body was pressed against the wall. I let her vent. I listened to her tell me that I was pathetic, worthless, and nothing to her. I listened as she harshly spoke of how she wanted nothing to do with me. But I refused to listen when she said that I would never see Maci again.

Hell would freeze over before I allow that to happen.

"I love you," I said to her.

"Your such a fucking liar," She sobbed. "Look at this house, Edward. You built a home with. This was not just some fling and even it were that does not make it right. Do you have any idea how much this hurt me?" she sobbed.

"I never meant to hurt you. I've known you since we were kids-"

"Let go of me," she yelled.

I did what she asked and sighed, "Where do we go from here Nick? Whatever you want me to do I'll do it. Just tell me how I can make this right," I pleaded with her.

"Tell me everything," she said. "And don't you dare leave a detail of it out."

J.P.O.V

Home.

My father once told me that home was where the heart lye. Now I understood what he meant. Being home with my daughter Lana was magical. I missed her so much while away. I hate that I had to lie to her about where I had been but everything that I did was for her. My last night in Texas seemed to replay it's self beyond the point that I could bare. My Bella situation had not gotten better. It had only gotten worse.

My future with her was resting in Katy's hands. Although I knew that Katy was a good person. I also knew that Katy's feelings for me were more than a mere friendship. I hope that her friendship with Bella meant more to her than a possible relationship with me. After I explained to her what happened she seemed a little sympathetic.

But she also wanted to know what was it about Bella that I loved so much. The question seemed to puzzle me and I did not answer it. I needed to explain my feelings for Bella to Bella before anyone else. Katy said that she understood and that she would text me once she and Bella were together. I still had no knowledge of where Bella was. But I knew that Katy said that they would be together for the weekend which meant that I had to survive another day.

I paced back and forth in the living room of my home as I waited for Lana to finish getting dressed. A part of me was happy to be back in La push. I missed the simplicity of my home life. It was better in comparson to the hell I had been living in for the past few weeks. I was excited to see the guys again and a huge part of me did miss Leah. But any feelings that I had for Leah was gone. I was grateful that she helped me with Lana and Billy but I could no longer reciprocate the feelings that she felt for me.

I sighed, running my finger through my hair as Lana approached. Pausing, I gazed down into her big brown eyes and smirked.

She smiled as she intertwined her fingers with mine.

"Daddy," she mused. "Where are we going?"

"Well I was thinking how about you and I head in to town and have lunch? What do you say, Kid?"

Lana smiled her beautiful smile and tucked her hair behind her ear, "Aw dad if I knew that I had a date I would have dressed better."

I smiled at her comment and hugged her, "Don't worry about it. Daddy thinks your perfect just the way you are."

I kissed her on her cheek and smiled brightly at her. Every time I gazed into her eyes it reminded me that months ago I had almost lost her. Tears filled my eyes as I gazed at her. Lana tensed, "Your doing it again, dad."

I ruffled her hair playfully, "Sorry kid."

Lana and I headed out of the house to find Leah sitting on the front porch. She had a smug grin on her face. Lana smiled, running over to hug her. I remained still and waited for their embrace to end.

"Lana, why don't you wait in the car for me alright?"

She nodded and jumped quickly down the step and made her way towards the car. Leah stood to her feet smiling that devilish smile at me. There was a time when that smile was the most beautiful thing that I had ever seen. But I found a smile that I loved better...a lot better.

"I missed you, Black," she said approaching me. "How did everything go?"

"It went the way that it should have gone. What are you doing tonight?" I asked.

"Hopefully I will be doing someone," she winked at me.

"We need to talk. But not until tonight. I just want to enjoy my first day back with Lana. I'll text you later okay?"

Leah raised an eyebrow at me before sighing, "Alright."

She leaned in and kissed me. Our mouths moved in perfect sync. Leah parted her lips to deepen our kiss. Instinctively I wrapped my arms around her waist and pulled her closer to me. I did miss being this way with her. Her warm body pressed against mine. That was when I realized that I had been kissing her with me eyes open. I tensed as she pulled away, nervously gazing into my eyes.

"Are you alright?"

No!

"Yeah. I have to go see you later, Leah."

I rushed down the steps and entered the car. As I pulled off I noticed Leah wiping a few tears from her eyes. Maybe she noticed that I had my eyes opened as well.

B.P.O.V

Mike forgave me.

I was relieved because I had been in need of a friend. But he let me in on a few secrets of his own. Mike had been dating Eric for almost a year. Shocker. Learning that Mike was gay was like a weight being lifted off of my shoulder. I thought for sure that I would have to go back to the way that we were before I left. Mike and I were never intimate but he had a crush on me for years. I could never return the feelings that we had so it had put a strain on our friendship.

But being this way with Mike now was better than ever.

He asked me to have lunch with him and Eric at the diner. Although I had refused and the past few hours I finally caved and got dressed. I needed to get out. Maybe then my mind would not lead back to Jay. It was getting harder each day but I promised myself that I would get over her. Charlie had said the only way to get over him was to forgive him for all of the wrong that he had done.

I wanted to do that but I could not. My heart was bleeding relentlessly. I wanted him. I needed him but my stubbornness refused my hearts desires. I had done my best to cry only at night when everyone was asleep but that had become harder to do. His face was everywhere, taunting me, reminding me just how close happiness I had gotten before my dream shattered.

I sighed and gazed in the mirror. Nothing seemed right anymore. Not my hair, not my clothes, and not my life without him.

After I called Charlie and let him know where I was headed I went to meet mike at the diner. He and Eric were seated at a table. I rushed over to them and sat down quickly.

"I thought you were standing us up," Mike mused. "You look beautiful."

"I don't feel beautiful," I said. "Eric, it's so good to see you again."

"Bella, It's been forever really. How is life going?"

"It's...life," I said uneasy.

Mike noticed that I was on edge and quickly changed the subject. I sighed in relief now that the attention was off of me.

"So, Eric I was telling Bella about your photography skills. I think it would be great for you to shoot her."

I chuckled nervously, "Oh no I can't do something so-"

"Oh come on," Mike interrupted me. "I have been trying to get you in front of a camera for years. Your supermodel material. Quit pretending as if you had not noticed."

I blushed, "Eric I think that it is wonderful that you are in to photography. What do you like to take pictures of?"

"I love scenery. The world outside of the box is so beautiful. But I would not be opposed to shooting you."

"Maybe...someday..."

I listened to Eric and Mike talk about their families, life, and friends. My mind had began to drift back to Jay and before I knew it the tears were falling from my eyes. I excused myself from the table with some lame story of getting salt in my eyes and needing to flush it out with warm water.

Once I was inside of the rest room I leaned over the sink and sighed. It did not bother me that my thoughts never stayed on Edward for too long. It was all Jay. His voice, his smell, his warmth. It wall haunted me. I wanted to disappear. I turned on the facet and splashed water on my face. I rubbed my hands frantically over my face before removing my hands. I was startled my a little girl beside me washing her hands.

I thought I was in the restroom alone. She gazed up at me and smiled lightly before drying her hands and heading towards the door. I turned slightly to get a good look at her again. Clearly my mind was playing tricks on me. Those eyes...her eyes reminded me of his. I bit my lip turning completely around but to my dismay the little girl was gone. I sighed and exited the restroom. I made my way back over towards the table.

"Hey, Charlie just called and said he needed me home. This should cover my tab. I'll call you later Mike. Nice to see you again Eric."

I rushed away from them and headed towards the exit. Outside I rummaged through my purse in an effort to find my car keys. Quickly I unlocked my door and got in. My mind was a mess. I just wanted to go crawl back into my bed and cry. I kept seeing those eyes. That little girl reminded me so much of him that it hurt. It hurt me so bad that I couldn't breathe. I drove home quickly. I stumbled back into bed to drown in my pity. I would die alone. I was sure of it. My mind, body, and soul only wanted one man. But heart would never allow me to let him back in again.