Chapter 4: Meetings

Rosalie and Emmett meet Jack and the pack meet with the Cullen's.

Sorry about the long wait on the update I was finishing exams.

A.N. Right so no confusion ensues when the writing is in italics, there in the pack mind. An asterisk * will appear when it's a memory.

To clarify

Pack speaking

Sam speaking

Jacob speaking

*Memory

Jacob POV

It had been days since I last phased and it was such a relief to be able to shed my clothes and phase in the forest at the back of my house it felt great to feel the wind rushing through my fur and feel the dirt between my claws. My relaxation was short lived though as the thoughts of my pack brother's came rushing in at once.

"I'm faster than you" Collin had said

"No I'm faster" Brady replied. They laughed inside my head before chasing each other. However, not two minutes later one fell over the other and they started wrestling.

"Will you two grow up" I snarled snapping at them when I ran past. They stopped immediately and looked at me bewildered.

"What's up Jake?" Seth had asked.

"Nothing" I snarled back coming to a halt in the circle they had formed.

"Jake come on, you can't hide from us, we're your brothers." Embry had said and I snapped at his feet in response.

"Jake you need to relax" Sam said, at this I stopped.

"Today is the day of the meeting" I began "Emmett and Rosalie are coming to meet Jack."

"I thought you were fine with that?" Leah asked

"I am, it's my wolf that's not. It's making him edgy." I replied and an uncontrollable growl came from within.

"How did Jack respond when you asked him if they'd meet with them?" Leah asked. Rather than tell them I replayed the events in my mind.

* "Jack come here buddy you're mom and I need to speak to you." I called and he cam bounding into the living room. He sat beside Bella on the sofa whilst I sat on the coffee table in front of him. "You're not in trouble" I said in response to the worried look on his face and he relaxed.

"Do you remember the man you met, a while ago?" Bella had asked sweetly

"The pale man?" He asked and began to quiver in fear. My heart ached at this moment and Bella lifted him on to her knee.

"This is what we want to talk to you about buddy, the man you met wasn't a monster." I said trying to calm him.

"But you said a pale man with red eyes is a monster" He whimpered looking at me like I was lying, this was killing me.

"Yes sweetie, but that pale man wasn't a monster, he was mommy's friend." Bella said soothingly, but he just looked at her confused.

"You see Jack, there are pale ones with red eyes, and pale ones with yellow eyes" I explained trying to keep it simple for him. "The pale ones with yellow eyes are the good ones. They're mommy's friends." He looked thoughtful for a minute before saying.

"They not daddy's friends too"

"Yes their my friends too" I replied not wanting him to know about that world just yet.

"You see two of our friends want to meet you." Bella began and he looked fearful for a minute.

"You don't have to meet them" I added quickly "but me and mommy will be here the whole time, and so will all your uncles, and aunty Leah."

"Will they be in doggy form?" He asked excitedly and Bella and I laughed.

"They will" I replied

"OK then" He nodded slowly still slightly unsure. I lifted him off Bella's knee and placed him on my own.

"You know you have absolutely nothing to fear, Jack. I will never let anyone harm you, ever" I said wrapping my arms around him, he sunk into my warmth and began to get sleepy.

"I love you, daddy" He said. My heart leapt at this, I still wasn't used to him saying that and it gave me so much joy.

"I love you to, son" I replied ans kissed him on the head. Seconds later he was snoring softly in my arms.*

The pack were all silent for a few minutes after the vision ended, they could all feel the raw emotion that was there. It was Leah who was the first too speak.

"Try not to worry. We're all going to be there" She said and they all agreed. But my wolf gave another growl.

"Look why don't you get off home. I'll take charge for now" Sam said

"No I take to many liberties as it is, I need to start pulling my weight as alpha" I replied stubbornly.

"Jacob you should have left the pack when Jack was born, he's more important, but instead you became alpha, something we're all incredibly grateful of. We are all more than happy to take your share of duties so you can spend more time with Jack"

"Are you sure?" I asked not at all comfortable with them taking on my responsibilities most of the time.

"Yes" they replied in unison

"Go home to your boy" Sam said.

"OK, thanks guys" I said and took off home. I was desperate for a cuddle with my son.

Bella POV

Jacob was really clingy with Jack today and I knew why. He was anxious about Rosalie and Emmett meeting him today. He hadn't left his sight since he got back early from patrols. Not that Jack was complaining, Jacob worked a lot so times like these were precious for both of them. I was worried about what this would do to Jacobs wolf. It must be tearing him apart. I took a chance to talk to Jacob when Jack fell asleep for his mid-morning nap.

"You OK Jacob?" I asked sitting beside him on the sofa.

"I'm OK, it's just hard" He admitted. And I nodded in understanding.

"I can't thank you enough for doing this Jacob, you're such a good father." I said in hopes of helping, it did he smiled the biggest smile I'd seen in weeks.

"That means so much to me" He smiled then stood up.

"Jacob" I said desperately grabbing on to his hand to stop him leaving. "What's happening to us?" I asked, barely hiding my tears. He bent down close to me and wiped away my tears before answering me.

"I don't know Bells" He whispered in response. He gave me a soft kiss before heading up to wake Jack up from his nap.

Twenty minutes later and we were sitting waiting on Rosalie and Emmett to arrive, Jack was curled into Jacob, still sleepy from his nap. Jacob was looking at me and I at him something passed between us at that moment, I didn't know what I was but it was so intense that I just had to say what was in my heart and mind at that moment

"I love you so much" I whispered. It had never been so clear to me than in that moment, I didn't love Edward any more, it was Jacob, only Jacob.

"I love you too, so much" He smiled, he knew then that he was the only one for me. Then his smile faded and I could see his nose twitch in disdain. "Jack buddy they're here" He said as I got up to answer the door. "Don't be scared daddy's got you" He said as I opened the door.

"Rosalie, Emmett, it's so great to see you" I said giving them a hug. I moved aside to let them in.

"Is he OK to see us, only I heard Jacob tell him not to be scared before you opened the door."

"He's OK, aren't you buddy" Jacob replied we all looked at Jack and he shrunk back into Jakes arms.

"Hi Jack" Rosalie said softly, he gave her a small wave before whispering something in Jacobs ear, but Emmett and Rosalie heard and laughed in response along with Jake.

"What did he say?" I asked curiously

"He's huge" Rosalie replied laughing and pointing to Emmett.

"He is isn't he" I said to my son laughing and sat on the sofa, Rosalie and Emmett sat cross legged on the floor, so as not to seem to intimidating to Jack. "But you know, he's a gentle giant." I said and we all laughed. Jack giggled then looked at them intently, he leaned forward a bit then snuggled back into Jake a second later giggling.

"Their eyes are golden not yellow, silly daddy." He giggled and we all laughed again.

"I didn't know you knew the difference." Jacob said in awe.

"Of course he does, our boy is a smart one" I said, ruffling his hair.

"He's beautiful." Rosalie smiled and turned to him "We're not scary are we Jack?"

"Nope" was his reply and he jumped down of Jacobs knee to give her a hug. I saw Jacob become tense at this action, but he settled as I gave him a gentle squeeze on his leg. "Oh you're cold" Jack said shivering as he jumped back up to Jake for warmth.

"Sorry buddy, we're not as warm as you're daddy" She said smiling.

Half an hour later, Emmett was chasing Jack and Rosalie around the garden whilst Jake and I watched from the veranda. We sat arm in arm watching our boy in contented bliss. Jacob had relaxed considerably as Jack became more at ease with Emmett and Rosalie. Soon something caught Jacks eye and he went zooming off into the tree line Jacob jumped up in panic but as second later Sam came out in wolf form with Jack clinging onto his neck giggling widely.

"Hey get off your uncle Sam before you choke him" Jake said scolding him, Jack laughed in response and fell to the ground with a soft thud when Sam shook his head. Jack giggled even louder. "It's time to go meet the others." Jacob said realising the reason Sam had appeared.

"Well go on and help set up. See you later" Emmett said and they disappeared.

"Can I come?" Jack asked and Jacob looked at me worried.

"There's going to be more people like Emmett and Rosalie there Jack, will you be ok with that?" I asked

"Yes" Jack said in a frustrated manner

"Jack, the man you met in mommy's old house is going to be there. Are you OK with that." Jacob asked him, kneeling down to Jack's level. Jack seemed to realise at this moment that Jacob was more scared at this prospect than he was.

"I don't need to be scared daddy, I've got you with me, remember?" He said throwing his arms around Jacobs neck.

"You sure do buddy" Jacob replied and picked him up to cuddle him close.

I was nervous as I drove up to the Cullen house. I hadn't been there in so long it wowed my to see it again I'd forgotten how large it was and how the beauty of it awed me. Jacob and the pack had ran beside the car the whole time and kept Jack amused on the journey. Jack wasn't very good in cars, he always got bored and I normally needed to take a lot of toys and books with me everywhere. As I slowed in the driveway Jacob and half of the pack, ran into the forest to change into some clothes.

"Where dada go?" Jack asked worriedly.

"He's gone to change remember?" I replied to him as I took off my seatbelt and prepared to get out of the car. They were all standing around the tables that surrounded the house, mounds off food and drink sat upon those tables and they were looking at me expectantly. Jacob came out of the forest with the rest of the pack, all dressed casually in long shorts and t-shirts. He strode over to the car and opened Jacks door. Jack cheered happily. "You ready buddy" I asked Jack as Jacob lifted him out and held him close to him. Jack nodded shyly and huddled closer to Jacob. I nodded my head and led the way over with Jacob following me and the pack following him.

"Thank you all for coming" Carlisle said once we were close enough. I stopped beside the first table and stood awkwardly, not knowing what to do with myself. Alice broke the tension by running over to me and hugging me tightly.

"I missed you so much Bella" She said and released me. She looked to Jack and smiled.

"Hi Jack, it's so nice to meet you" She said quietly and stepped forward but Jack shrinked back into Jacob. She stopped and looked at me worried, but Rosalie stepped up to help out with the situation.

"Jack, this is my sister Alice." She said putting her arm around Alice's shoulder and gently pulled her forward towards Jack. "See her eyes are golden like mine." Jack looked at them intently. Then pulled back into Jake and nodded. "How about you take my hand and I'll introduce you to the rest of the family, Emmett's here to." Rosalie said and held out her hand. Jack looked at her hand then at Jacob.

"Can I dada?" He asked. Jacob tensed and looked at me. 'He'll be ok' I whispered, but new that they could all hear me."

"Of course buddy" He said putting him down "But stay close to Rosalie, don't go wandering off to the woods" He said ruffling his hair.

"I promise daddy" Jack replied, he hugged Jacob before grabbing Rosalie's hand and following her and Alice as they walked over to the rest of them.

"You're doing great" I said to Jacob as we headed over to join the rest. In our we exchange with Alice the rest of the unphased pack went over to where Edward, Carlisle, Emmett, Esme and Jasper were standing and began conversing with them. I was unnerved to find that Edward had been staring at me. I instinctively moved closer to Jacob, he saw that Edward had been looking and placed a protective arm around my waist and drew me even closer to him.

"It's only because I have you here with me." He said in reply to my earlier comment, he smiled down at me and lightly kissed my head. We had almost reached the rest when Jacob froze and tensed up. I hadn't been paying attention and looked up worriedly to see Alice introducing Jack to Edward. I went to intervene when Sam spoke up.

"Jack buddy come and meet Carlisle and Esme" He called just before Edward shook Jacks hand. Jack obeyed immediately and ran to Sam, who caught him easily and lifted him into his arms. Jacob relaxed and we continued walking to the others.

"Bella it's so good to finally see you" Esme said and hugged me, once she let me go Carlisle hugged me. "We've all missed you so much." He said and stepped back.

"I've missed you so much too" I replied taking a good look at all of them my eyes stopped at Jasper and I saw him tense up.

"This isn't too much for you, is it?" I asked sparing a glance to my son, Jacob realised what I meant and starting shaking, he was letting his wolf get stronger than his human.

"No, a child's blood doesn't bother me, doesn't bother any of us." Jasper replied and Jacob relaxed, taking back the control of his body. "Besides with all the wolf stench it's hard to smell anything" He joked and the other's laughed. The rest of the party was relaxed and comfortable, I couldn't believe how easy it was for them all to get along. I new they were all trying really hard for Jacks sake, and I would host a big dinner this Sunday for them to show my appreciation. Jack seemed to really like Carlisle, he had barely left his side the whole night. Something which Jacob reassured me he was fine with, he knew how good of man Carlisle was and so did Jack. Jacob and the rest had phased into the wolf, bar Sam, to let the others enjoy the food, well what was left. When he did this Jack clinged on to me and followed me everywhere I was sitting watching the pack devour the rest of the food, laughing along with Jack at their antics when I felt someone stand next to me. I looked up at Edward as he sat down without asking. Jack clung tighter to me and hid his face from view.

"Sam" I called softly he excused himself and came over. I saw Jacob's wolf appear in the tree line and I smiled to him knowing he could see with his crystal clear sight. "Jack look theirs Uncle Sam, go and sit with him and Carlisle." I said gently Sam lifted him out of my arms and buried his face in his shoulder. "Thanks" I said to Sam and he nodded in response.

"Likes everyone but me" Edward said sadly. I smiled awkwardly not knowing what to say "So are you and Jacob back together then?" He asked I looked at him to see him staring at Jacob's wolf and I knew that Jacob was listening.

"We haven't discussed it yet." I replied truthfully. "But we will take things slowly this time, so as not to hurt each other again."

"So theirs no chance of us getting back together then" He asked and I saw Jacob advance further out of the tree line.

"Before Jack, yes. But now, no."

"Bells I can be a good dad to Jack." He said grabbing my hand and I flinched. I saw that Jacob had disappeared and I got worried. "He'll get used to me and you and I can be together." I stammered in shock and pulled my hand from his, but before I could say anything Jacob came flying out of nowhere and slammed into Edward, he pushed him back into the side wall of his house, with more human strength that I thought possible. I jumped up in shock and the whole pack surrounded us, Jacob was the only one human, and I saw Rosalie cradling a screaming Jack.

"Jack is my son" He roared as the rest of the Cullen's came to Edwards rescue. "No matter what happens with you and Bella you will never ever replace me as a father."

"I wasn't trying to replace you." Edward gasped, trying to get free of Jacobs strangle hold. Alice tried to step forward but the wolves surrounded her, making her and the rest back off. I could hear Jack getting more upset by the second. "I was only saying that I wouldn't mind being his step father." Edward added and Jacob tightened his hold on him. I couldn't believe the strength of him.

"I am his father, no one else will be." Jacob roared again. His grip seemed to be getting tighter and Jack's screams were getting louder, but Jacob didn't seem to hear him.

"Jacob." I said gripping his arm.

"Bella, no he's dangerous." Edward gasped and Jacob growled.

"Shut up your not helping." I snapped at Edward. "Jacob" I said again and this time he looked at me. "Listen." I said and he did looking confused. "Jack is screaming his head off, Rosalie has him, he needs his dad." He released Edward gave me a cold look and rushed off to get Jack. I heard Jacob trying to placate him and saw Jack cling onto him for dear life.

"Listen Edward" I began and the rest left us in peace. "Jacob is Jacks father and no one will ever replace him."

"I just said that in hopes that you will reconsider us being back together." Edward said and stepped forward.

"Bella let's go" Sam barked and gestured to Jacob, who was sitting in the truck waiting on me. I could see that he was seething. I nodded and turned back to Edward.

"I don't love you any more." I said and quickly walked away from him before he could respond.

A.N. Let me know what you thought.