"Carlisle?"
"In my study, darling."
Esme opened the door to Carlisle's study and found him leaning over a very flowery looking card. "What on earth are you doing? Isn't that card a little...hmmm...sissy? What is it for?"
Carlisle chuckled at her choice of words, it was something she would never say if the 'children' were around. "It's a card for Edward and Bella. The woman at the Hallmark shop told me it was a very popular congratulatory card for newly engaged couples. I just have no idea what to write, maybe I should have bought one with a message already inside."
"Don't be silly, he's your son, you should know what to say to him. After all he knows what your thinking anyway. And why are you even buying a card?"
"I have no idea. Truthfully, he was my best friend and only companion after being alone for so very long that I feel I should do everything properly for him. I just have no idea what the 'proper things' to do are. I honestly thought that a card would be an easy way to show him how I feel."
"Well how about I write a message first to get it started and you can add whatever you feel it needs?" he leant pulled her onto his lap, passed her the pen and amused himself by kissing her shoulder as she wrote.
"There you go." Esme handed the pen back to him, but stayed in his lap, lending her silent support.
Her message read: Edward and Bella, my darling children are all grown up. I wish you all the happiness in the world. You truly deserve it.
"It's beautiful."
"Thank you. Would you like me to leave so that you can add you message?"
"No, stay. I know just what to write. It just didn't seem enough before, but your words complete it."
He paused with his pen on the paper for a second before adding: Edward, I am so proud of you. Your love for Bella is, for me, proof that your soul is there and it is beautiful.
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I know this wasn't traditional fluff, sorry if it disappointed you. I think it is just as good anyway and it's shows more than one type of love. R&R.
Daine's Twin