AN: I've had a fair amount of writer's block for this story for the past two months, until today. I wrote it very fast if I do say so myself. I hope you all enjoy. The next chapter will be the last. Thank you very much for the reviews! Keep reviewing!

FYI: This chapter is very much NOT edited. Only because of pure laziness on my part.

Can't Stop This Thing We've Started

Part 4: Good News for People Who Love Bad News

Nessie thought about broccoli. Jacob thought about feet. Ugly feet. Not Nessie's feet. Feet. Remember: feet. They walked up the driveway toward the big white house that hid well among the trees. Nessie never thought it looked this ominous before. She heard the movements of her family members through out the house. She prayed for mercy. That wasn't so much to ask for. A simple gift, one that she was sure her parents mustgive her. Because, really, what choice did they have? If they objected and forbid her from ever seeing Jacob again then she'll just leave home. It's as simple as that. No question about it. Although, she knew how much she would miss Emmett's booming laugh; Alice's cheerfulness; Esme's loving embrace; Carlisle's wisdom; Jasper's calmness; Rosalie's kindness...her mom; her dad.

Oh, how she really really hoped it would all turn out good in the end. Please, it had to.

Jacob remembered the day when Bella found out about his imprint - her daughter. He flinched at the memory and hoped that she wouldn't finish where she left those six and a half years ago. He had a pretty clear memory of her face as she pounced toward him. It was not a look he particularly liked on his best friend's features.

Nessie was so nervous that she raised her hand to knock on the front door, but realized that would be completely obvious: no one in the family did that. The doors were never locked, they had nothing to fear. She opened the door slowly and peered in, with Jacob closely behind her.

Rosalie and Emmett were watching some reality show.

"I really don't know why people care about some stupid survival test on an island? And yet, millions of people tune in each week to see who won. It would be much more interesting if someone died each week," Emmett complained.

"It's a reality show Emmett. These are real people, they aren't going to just die," Rosalie said, her arm was around Emmett's shoulders. It looked weird when you compared their sizes.

"Urgh, that's why I watch Lost," Emmett flicked the channel. "Hey, Ness, Jake! You're back soon!" Emmett grinned when he saw the two enter and cautiously make their way further into the house. "You guys wanna watch a movie? Nothings good on TV, you see."

Rosalie's left cheek twitched. She was not keen on the idea of sitting through a two hour movie with the wolf.

"Uh, sure?" Jacob stalled.

"Yes or no?" Emmett persisted.

"How about - where's my parents?" Nessie asked instead.

Emmett shrugged and looked thoroughly disappointed at the rejection. He was pouting and continuing his flicking through the channel's even faster now so that it was impossible to see what was actually on the TV and it was just a permanent state of a black screen.

"Go look for them," Rosalie's eyes never left Jacob. Something was definitely going on with the two of them.

"Nah, we'll wait," Nessie lost her confidence and slid in an armchair. Jacob sat slowly on the ground next to her.

Rosalie nudged Emmett and motioned to the awkward looking Nessie and Jacob. She eyed Emmett to convey her message of suspicion. Emmett looked blankly for a little while before nodding; maybe he understood.

"EDWARD!"

Everyone jumped at Emmett's sudden outburst. That wasn't exactly what Rosalie was trying to show Emmett, but it made sense. Maybe Edward could figure out what had his daughter so anxious.

Nessie started to tug at her shirt nervously - twisting it, balling it up: it wasn't helping her nerves. Jacob had to resist the urge to hold on to Nessie himself and stop her shaking. But he kept his hands to himself like a good boy.

Edward and Bella had raced over from their cabin looking dishevelled.

"Emmett, what?" Edward snapped. Bella inched her way toward Nessie and sat on the arm of the armchair Nessie was sititng in and began playing with her daughter's hair.

Edward couldn't hear anything remotely threatening in anyone's thoughts so he was curious to know why the hell Emmett called for him like that? But his attention was snapped toward Nessie and Jake, because internally Rosalie told him to watch them carefully. Why?

Edward slowly sat in the chair across from his wife and daughter and Jacob. He placed his chin in his hand and observed. Something was going on; he felt it, he just wasn't sure what it was.

"You two are back sooner then expected," Bella brushed Nessie's hair with her fingers. "How's your dad doing Jake?"

Jacob swallowed loudly. They all stared at him warily; everyone except Bella who wasn't really paying attention to the tense feelings in the room.

"Uh, good," his voice cracked a bit in the beginning.

"So...how was it?" Bella asked.

Jacob and Nessie froze instantly. They had misinterpreted what Bella had asked, obviously.

"How was what?" Nessie's voice was shrill.

Bella rolled her eyes. "You know what I'm asking. It must have been really hot, I bet," she continued.

"Hot?" Nessie balked. Jacob looked at Nessie worriedly. She knew. They knew. Despite what he imagined, he wasn't prepared for this conversation. It seemed to be happening so quick.

Bella stopped and looked around at everyone in the room. Nessie and Jacob were looking incredibly uncomfortable. Nessie was even blushing! Emmett was glaring at Jacob. Rosalie had her fists clenched. And Edward - was looking surprisingly calm given the situation.

"Billy asked Charlie if he could ask us if anyone here could fix his heater. He said it won't turn off and the house has been like a sauna for the past few days...Why? What did everyone think I meant?" Bella watched her husband and Nessie for some clue as to what was going on.

Emmett stood up quickly, his jaw clenched as he stared threateningly at Jacob, who smiled weakly. Bella jumped to her feet and stood in front of Jacob.

"Emmett, what is it? Stop looking at Jake like that," Bella ordered, but her request was ignored.

All that Jacob could think about was why Edward hadn't tried to kill him yet, because Edward knew. Jacob also wondered how Bella could be so blind.

"Are you serious, Bella? Open your eyes!" Emmett snapped. Edward didn't like his brother's tone one bit and got to his feet, placing a hand on Emmett's shoulder.

"Emmett, don't react, Bella will react to this just fine," Edward said.

"React?" Bella was getting irritated. Why was everyone being so cryptic? And incredibly tense? "Edward!" she stamped her foot with impatience.

"Nessie," Edward eyed his daughter. Nessie shifted in her seat nervously as everyone turned their eyes to her. She got out of her seat and Jacob followed.

"Mom...everyone," she addressed, because by now everyone had ventured into the living room. Carlisle and Esme stood by the door and Jasper and Alice sat on the stairs, waiting. She inhaled sharply as she tried to calm herself. She was going insane. Jacob's hand made it's way onto the crook of her left neck. Everyones gaze zeroed in on that touch.

"No," Bella whispered.

"Jake and I -"

"NO, dammit!" Bella shouted.

"Let me finish. Jake and I...we've discovered...our feelings for one another," Nessie winced at how lame that sounded, but couldn't think of a better way to word it.

Silence was this families friend at the moment.

"It's okay, sweetheart," Esme said from behind. Nessie didn't feel reassured by her grandmother's assessment. She was only concentrating on her father and mother.

Edward's brow was furrowed and he looked very trouble. He was standing behind his wife who was looking outraged. More silence followed as everyone was very still. Who knew what they were waiting for...

"That's it, outside, Jacob," Bella ordered. Apparently, that, because they all moved into action at Bella's words. "I'm still not entirely in control of myself!" she strode toward Nessie and Jake who both backed away in perfect synchronization.

Nessie remembered that look on her mom's face. It was the same look she had on that day she found out that Jake had imprinted on her. Nessie felt powerless, and yet strong: she wouldn't let her mother lay a finger on Jacob.

They were outside in front of the house before either of them knew it.

"Mom, it's not his fault!" Nessie finally managed to blurt out.

"Oh yes it is, he could have not imprinted on my daughter!" Bella's eyes blazed.

"Dad! Do something!" Nessie begged. Edward looked far from even considering holding Bella back.

"Mom, no!"

"Nessie, try to understand my position!" Bella said.

"Bella, please, not in front of Nessie," Jacob said, stepping in front of Nessie.

"Jacob! You can't be serious! You and my mom are not fighting!" Nessie screamed.

"It's okay! It's only fair," Jacob responded calmly.

Everyone was nuts! Completely bonkers! They can't all be willing to allow the two best friend's to rip one another's heads off. The only one who stopped them before was Seth. Where was Seth now? In La Push, damn.

"NO!" She screeched. "Stop it! Stop it! STOP!" Nessie jumped up and down in frustration. But nobody acknowledged her despair.

"Bella, Jake's right. Not in front of Nessie," Carlisle amended.

"Papa!" Nessie scolded her grandfather. How could he even be considering this fight? It was absolutely ridiculous.

Nessie looked over at Alice, maybe she knew how the fight would turn out. Everyone would leave happily and in a state of understanding, perhaps? But Alice's features didn't give away the future.

"Fine," Bella said. Her teeth were bared and Nessie feared her mother. She looked so much like a vampire. Nessie missed her mother, and resented this monster. "Edward, take Nessie away." Edward hesitated a second, before walking toward Nessie and Jacob.

"Dad, no! Jacob!" Nessie struggled against Edward's hold. Jacob's attention snapped toward them.

"Hey! Let go of her!" Jacob roared. The deep, intense, furious voice that emanated from Jacob caused everyone to freeze. Jacob stared murderously at Edward who stared without expression at Jacob.

"Do you seriously think I would hurt my daughter, pup?" Edward's voice was low and even. Jacob didn't respond, but Bella seemed to ease up slightly.

"Alright, let's stop this," Esme begged running toward them, she grabbed Edward's hands and pried them off Nessie's forearm. "Edward, Bella, stop." Esme held onto Nessie who buried her face into her grandma's chest. Nessie began to cry. Despite her physical appearance, she was still a child in some way. She depended on her parents and aunts and uncles and grandparents to be the sane ones. Everything was out of control and she didn't know who to trust right now. It wasn't like she could physically throw down her mother or father. She was still part human which came with erratic emotions and she wasn't quite up to par with her families physical strength. "Stop, for Nessie," Esme's voice was firm.

Bella straightened out of her crouching position. She glared heartily at Jacob, still unsatisfied with out things turned out. But Esme was right. This wasn't fair to Nessie at all.

"I'd like it if Edward and I had time alone with Nessie," Bella stared at the ground. Everyone left slowly, everyone glaring at Jacob pointedly. Jacob didn't budge as he and Edward continued to be locked in a heated stare. It seemed they were both trying to kill the other with just a look, but they were failing miserably. Esme hugged Nessie tightly and caressed her granddaughter's cheek in reassurance before leaving her with Edward, Bella and Jacob.

"Jacob, go," Bella's low voice ordered.

Jacob slowly pulled his gaze from Edward's and watched Nessie. He took two long strides to Nessie and pressed his lips comfortingly on her forehead. Edward and Bella stiffened. Edward's teeth grinding together could be heard distinctly.

Jacob and Nessie stared at one another for a little longer than was necessary. But Jacob finally turned and left his imprint at the mercy of her parents.

Uh oh.

R/R!