Thanks for the reviews. I know this chapter isn't as exciting but I still had to set up the story. Don't worry the Cullens will be joining the party very soon.

Do not own any charcater from Twilight.


Ch.1 Old and New Homes

" Do you have everything honey?" Charlie asked as I was loading the last box in the moving trailer. " Yes Dad I think we're all set."

It's been seventeen wonderful years since my wedding day. Jeffery's parents sent us to Hawaii for our honeymoon and Dad bought a cottage for our return. When our honeymoon was up Jeffery and I returned to attend Washington State University. Two months into the semester we found out I was expecting. Alice Rose was born on June 15, 2007.

Forks had grown on us and we decided to stay and raise Alice there. Jeffery finished his residence in 2017 and started practicing under his father. Charlie and I grew tremendously close over the years. He's been there for us through everything from concerts for Alice to banquets for Jeffery. I finished school even with Alice in my care. I majored in Literature and taught at Forks High school. Life was great my husband was a doctor and my daughter was becoming a young woman.

As I looked at our little cottage Charlie bought for us seventeen years ago memories came flooding back. I looked at the driveway where Jeffery taught Alice to ride a bike. I saw the tree where Jeffery and I spent our fifth Valentine's Day together. I even remember the sidewalk where Alice and I used to draw on with chalk. There were just so many memories I knew it was going to be hard when we drove away.

Jeffery had been offered the head position in the surgical department at Denali Hospital. I was able to transfer into the Denali prep school where I was to teach British Literature and American Literature. The prep school was even allowing us to enroll Alice for the upcoming school year.

About a month after receiving the position Jeffery went up to look for a house and see the area. Two weeks before the school year was out Jeffery and I made a trip up to finalize the paperwork for the house and to take a look around. Jeffery called it a mini honeymoon.

As Jeffery was going through the house one more time I walked over to stand by Charlie. He was no longer the police chief but he still helped the department out every now an then. Charlie had never remarried after Renee, and I knew he was going to be lonely when we left. That was the worst part about leaving Forks. I didn't want to leave Charlie alone. I know Billy from La Push made trips to visit him every once in a while, but I still felt like I was abandoning him.

" Bella give me a call as soon as you get settled in" asked Charlie as he hugged me. "I will Dad I promise" I replied while squeezing him tightly. " Dad please take care of yourself. We still need a place to return to for Christmas."

" I will Bells I promise. Jeffery you take care of my little girl for me. Please make sure she doesn't catch her death out there," Charlie requested as he embraced Jeffery. Charlie always had a soft spot for Jeffery since he's the one who saved me. When Charlie thought he lost me Jeffery brought me back to him. "I'll make sure to keep her warm. You can count on that" Jeffery responded as he looked at me with a twinkle in his eye.

" Alice get over hear and give your grandfather a hug goodbye," Charlie called over to the tree swing where Alice sat. "Grandpa please let me stay with you? I won't be a problem I promise" Alice pleaded. "Baby I'm sorry I can't. You need to go with your parents. You're going to love it. I know you will." Charlie said reassuringly.
" How can I love a place that I'll never be able to wear shorts or even go swimming," Alice complained. "You'll be fine Alice. Sometimes you can be as bad as your mama, " Charlie laughed. " Humph," was all Alice said as she stomped to the car.

Alice was about to start her junior year at Forks High. When we told her we were moving, she blew her top and wouldn't talk to us for a week. It took a lot of sweet talk from Charlie and Jeffery before Alice would even accept the idea. She became very dramatic as the days came closer. She's repeatedly tried to talk Charlie into letting her stay with him. Jeffery and I were against this and Charlie respected our wishes. I felt terrible for pulling her away from the friends she grew up with. The kids in Forks have known each other since they were in diapers, but I don't worry about Alice. She's never had a hard time making friends. She's like Jeffery that way.

I turned to look at our cottage one last time silently saying goodbye. "Bye Dad. I love you! See you at Christmas" I shouted as I got into the car, but as we were pulling out of the drive Charlie started flagging us down. I rolled down the window to see what he wanted when he shouted, "Bells don't forget to call Renee when you get in. I'm sure she's going to be anxious to hear from you." " I will Dad I promise. Love you! Bye, " I shouted back as we drove away. I turned to look at my father one last time and felt a tear creep down my cheek. My life in Forks was over, but a whole new adventure was waiting for us.

The trip to Denali was a long one. The weather was fairly good until we started getting closer to our destination. It had taken us two solid days of driving, but we finally made it to our new home.

Trees kept it hidden from the road that surrounded the house. The house was Victorian style, but a rather small one. There was a total of four bedrooms, two bathrooms, one half bathe, one kitchen and dining room put together, and a living room. Jeffery and I had planned to make one of the extra bedrooms into an office for the both of us. Upstairs held three bedrooms and one bathroom. Downstairs held the living room, kitchen, dining room, half bath, and both the master bedroom and bathroom. The walls were painted white and you could find at least one window in most of the rooms. The windows were decorated with light blue curtains that I absolutely loved. The house had hardwood floors so I knew tracking in snow was going to be an easy clean up.

We parked the car in the drive and entered our new house. Alice was amazed at how nice it was and she immediately ran up the stairs to go claim her room. I walked into the living room when I felt arms wrap around my waist. I turned around in his arms to peer up at Jeffery's smiling face. His slowly placed a soft kiss on my lips that soon reached passionate heights. "Ew you can't even wait until you're in your own bedroom before doing that." Alice complained coming down the stairs. Jeffery and started laughing,and at just to answer her Jeffery took my lips one more time. " Alice let me help you take your boxes up to your room" I offered and with two in my hand we made our way up to her room. Of course Alice picked the largest of the three rooms.

Her room was completely empty. The walls were painted the same white as downstairs. She had a door that led into the bathroom, a huge walk in closet, and window leading out to a very large pine tree. " Don't you like the tree Mom? I can use to sneak out or invite the boys in, " Alice chimed. As she said this Jeffery was walking into the room with boxes. "I don't think so missy. I'll board up that window faster that the speed of light." Both Alice and I started laughing at his reaction. I knew Alice would never do that. She respects her father too much to disappoint him in any way, but I wouldn't object if Jeffery did decide to cut down that tree.

As the sun was setting I looked at all the boxes around the house and couldn't help, but shiver in anticipation of the new life to come.

Okay that's Ch. 1. I know it's not that exciting but the cullens will appear in the next chapter (at least two of them will). I hope you like. Let me know how my story is doing. Criticize if you must I don't mind it helps me write better. Next chapter will be up soon.