AN: So, after the last chapter we now all know what Ron, Molly, and Percy have done to Hermione and her precious lost baby. Let us hope that Jake can help her heal but I can tell you I believe in Jacob Black and think he's up to the task, after all he's had experience with wounded souls. Now I hope we see that he gets the love he deserves after so long a time hurting. While I have said this story will be Hermione's POV most of the time, I also said that there would also be others occasionally and last chapter was mostly Harry's POV and this chapter Jake has some things to do before we switch back to 'Mione. So for a lot of this chapter we will see through Jacob's eyes. Enjoy the view! I love the view of book Jake my mind conjures and I know there is a lot of love out there for Taylor Lautner but he's not anything like the Jacob in my head. Whichever Jake you love, movie or book version, this is a time for you to be with him in his own head!

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Jake had a lot of thinking to do after the vow and learning of Hermione's tragic loss and suffering. There was a very strong disappointment that this Ron character was dead because he'd love nothing more at the moment than to strangle the man himself for hurting his soul mate.

Since that wasn't possible Jacob needed a bit of time to work off the rage before he spoke to 'Mione again. He excused himself from the other three when they reached Sam's and went off running. Thankfully Sam phased shortly after he took off and gave an alpha order for the pack members that were in wolf form to phase out and give Jake some privacy for a while.

Jake knew eventually they would all see Hermione's past when they phased but at least he had some alone time first to deal with all that he was now facing as he tried to somehow gain her trust.

He hardly paid attention to his surroundings as he ran and sorted through the information he'd gotten. He had to figure out if he approached her to let her know that he knew or let her tell her himself when she felt comfortable enough. But he'd also made that stupid vow and was sure Harry meant it when he said she'd have to bring it up herself.

Once he reached Olympia he angled towards a Northeast direction and kept running. When he reached Seattle he slowed to a walk and phased back into human form and blended into the crowd of humans just in case his brothers needed to wolf out for a while. As he walked he thought of nothing but Hermione. He reached a decision and when he did he found inner peace so he understood it was the right choice for him.

No matter the reason or way he found out the truth was that his imprint/soul mate was dealing with the worst tragedy any person could experience. And she was doing it alone. Not anymore, he would be with her and grieve with her over her loss and in this way help her recover. She'd never heal completely, who would? But she'd do it with him by her side if she'd allow him there.

Fate decided to step in and help Jacob Black because just as he firmed his decision in his mind he looked at a store window. It was a shop specializing in all things spiritual and catering to all religions and its beliefs. Something in the window caught his eye and he knew his 'Mione deserved it.

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After he was done in the shop Jacob found somewhere safe to phase back and started running home quickly. He returned to Sam and Em's house just in time for dinner. He came in and found everyone just sitting down at the table. He cleared his throat and became the main focus of the room. His eyes automatically found his girl first and then looked to everyone else next.

"Sorry for interrupting dinner; but Hermione can I speak to you alone for just a second and we'll be right back?" He asked her calmly.

When she rose to follow Harry gave Jake a tiny nod to let him know he trusted him with Hermione.

He grabbed her hand and held on as they walked through the kitchen and out the back door.

"Hermione, I need to speak with you privately. So after dinner will you please come with me we can go for a walk and talk? I also want to take you some place very special to me so that if you ever need solitude or a place to think you will have one." His tone was one of such peace that Hermione could only nod in agreement.

They returned still holding hands and sat down to dinner. Hermione wasn't sure what to think about wherever Jake wanted to take her or what he wanted to talk about. She still didn't know where to stand on the whole imprinting issue and she was afraid he wanted to push her. She didn't want anyone to get hurt, especially Jacob after all he'd been through with this Bella Cullen Emily had told her about.

She returned her focus to dinner and all the people at the table not just Jake. She laughed at Jared and Embry's antics and bets, those two were completely ridiculous! They just bet on whether tomorrow would be sunny or cloudy and rainy!

Emily and Sam started to tell everyone about some of the wedding plans. They had decided to get married at First Beach. As everyone started to join the conversation Emily stood.

"If none of you mind, since the whole pack is gathered as one right now, Sam and I have an announcement." She said and you could actually feel her excitement.

After Sam stood with her he said, "Emily and I went to the doctor's office this morning to get our physicals done for the marriage license and were told some news by the doctor."

"I'm going to have a baby right around Christmas!" She told them clapping her hands together in excitement.

The table went apeshit! They all leaped out of their seats as one and raised the couple in the air on their shoulders and exclaimed in their excitement. Harry, Hermione, Ginny, Draco, and Fred smiled before they also joined in congratulating the lucky couple.

Everyone returned to their seats and conversation returned to a normal octave. The rest of the meal was spent talking about babies and what gender they hoped for and Leah and Hermione with their heads together planning the baby shower already!

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(AN: I decided to include an OOC Leah in the story so there was more Estrogen since there is sooooooo much testosterone in this story )

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Once the table was cleared and Sam told Hermione that he'd help Em with the dishes Hermione took a deep breath and walked into the Living Room and asked Jake if he wanted to go for that walk.

She was becoming so used to Jacobs affectionate ways that she almost didn't notice when he took her hand and held it as they turned out of the doorway and headed to the woods.

They walked for about a mile and a half in what she was sure was a northeasterly way when abruptly they came to a little area free of the big trees in the forest. There was a gorgeous waterfall into a large river. It was so peaceful here, no wonder he said he comes here for solitude and to think about things.

"Well, what do you think, my quo pat?" Jake asked her.

"It's breathtaking! I can't believe you brought me here!" Hermione said and then for the first time reached all the way up on her very tippy toes and wrapped him in a strong hug making him sigh happily.

"It is amazing but I still have to show you my special place here. You must promise to keep this place to yourself though, nobody but me has ever found it and I'd like to keep it that way."

"I promise to keep the secret Jacob." She promised solemnly.

Once again Jacob took her tiny hand in his own large warm one and led her to the very edge of the waterfall and then they came to a ledge above the water and they shimmied sideways. Hermione looked up at last when they stopped and they were behind the waterfall in a small cavern. There was a blanket and small chair that she knew parents took with them to little league games.

Jake moved the chair and spread the blanket out before sitting down and patting the space next to him. Hermione stepped forward and lowered herself to sitting, tucking her legs to the side. She looked up to him and smiled and Jake was happy to see that the smiled reached her eyes as well.

"Part of the reason I shared my special place with you 'Mione is that I need to speak with you alone and when we're done I want you to have this place for when you're hurting and need time alone." Jake said as he turned to her with compassion pouring out to her in waves. It made her very nervous. What could possibly put that look in his eyes? She thought to herself but she had a bad feeling he knew.

"How did you find out?" Hermione just knew that he knew about Gracie.

"Earlier today I was feeling lonely and upset because I felt I would lose you and I'm not sure what would happen if I didn't have you anymore…" Jake started but held a hand up to stop her interruption when he saw her open her mouth. Also he believed this was her way of opening up so the vow was met.

"I am not trying to make you feel bad, or pressure you, quo pat. I am just telling you why I was off alone. Your friends Harry and Draco came to talk to me and Sam followed shortly behind them." He reassured her. But Hermione did feel badly for making him hurt and she did feel somewhat pressured even if that wasn't his intent.

"Harry decided that he trusted my intentions with you and that he believed my love for you to be true. He thought that if I understood your past it would help explain your reservations to trust in me as well." He paused as she froze up in understanding. Hermione couldn't believe Harry and Draco had told her secret without permission. She was sooooo hexing them next time she saw those two!

"So, they told you about Ron and Gracie? Don't pity me Jacob Black! You don't know how this feels!" Hermione huffed furiously.

"I don't pity you 'Mione, I love you. I also wanted to say that I don't know how this must hurt but I don't want you to suffer alone. I want to love little Gracie with you and tell you how amazing I think you are for remaining so strong. I am not sure I could endure what you have been through and still continue making my way forward." He said sincerely and Hermione relaxed seeing that truth in his eyes.

As she thought about little baby Gracie tears built in her eyes and then she registered what he'd said. He wants to love Gracie with me?

Just as the understanding she felt from him registered and his unbelievably loving statement became clear to her she was already in his arms. She cried into his chest for her baby girl and for the very first time she didn't feel alone in her grief over her lost baby girl. She felt like this amazing man was willing and ready to help her shoulder the weight and carry on.

Hermione looked into his loving and deep brown eyes and leaned her face up as he watched then met her halfway. Their lips met gently and she kept it soft instead of deepening the kiss. He must have understood this because he didn't push for more; he just reached those strong and beautiful hands up and cupped both her cheeks. She sighed into his mouth before pulling gently away.

"Thank you Jake, it really touches me that you care enough to do this with me. Can I ask you something?" She questioned him.

"You can ask anything of me, quo pat. I am yours whenever you want me." He answered.

"That is what I wondered about. You've called me that many times today and I wanted to know what it means." She pondered.

"Oh, well quo pat means love in Quileute so I was calling you my love." Jacob said and this time when he said that she felt peace and it felt good. "I also bought something for you today." Jake said as he leaned back to reach inside his pocket. He pulled out a box and handed it to her.

She opened the little white box and inside was a charm bracelet that had different charms.

"The charms on this bracelet are for grieving the loss of someone special to you. In wearing the bracelet you carry that person in your heart forever and keep their spirit alive."

She looked up and gave him one more little peck on the lips and then laid her head on his shoulder after putting the bracelet on her wrist. They were quiet as they both got lost in the view and the sound of rushing water. She would come back here often in the future for she felt a little less lonely and a lot more serene in this setting.

Hermione didn't know what her future would hold but she did know one thing. She would dive in head first and see what happened with Jake. She didn't doubt how he felt about her, she knew he loved her but after being raped repeatedly, and beaten, and having her child murdered inside her own body; she didn't know whether she had enough left inside herself to love him back.

But she would try.

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AN: Until next time my friends! Please review!