I don't own Twilight or the characters. I hope you enjoy the final chapter. This was not meant to be a long story. It actually went longer than I had expected, it was about a girl finding her father. Finding friends, I really hope you enjoy!.

Previously

He simply shook his head, "You father lived in Washington correct?"

I just nodded and he continued, "We found you in Texas… you were trying to walk from Texas to Washington?"

I couldn't help the smile, "No, I was walking to Washington from Florida…..and made it to Texas before…. Before we were finally caught."

He just stared out, "You're a strong woman Isabella Swan. You were a mere child when you set out."

Frowning at him, "13… I was 13. I was old enough to learn how to fire a bow, run from walkers, drive a car and fire a gun. I hardly call that a child."

He just stared at me, "Yes, but you should have been a child." Then he turned and walked away without another word.

Chapter 12

5 Months later – September

Isabella POV

Blinking my eyes sitting up in bed as I looked around. The sun streaming in the window confused me for a bit as I suddenly realized that I had actually slept through the night for the first time since my mother had died.

Hearing Charlie down in the kitchen talking with Jolene I slipped out of bed not bothering to change out of my sleep pants and t-shirt as I made my way downstairs.

Stopping in shock seeing them smiling at me. My father then stood up a bit unsure of himself as he stood there awkwardly. "Happy 16th Birthday Isabella."

Stepping in as Jolene popped up and took the pancakes off the stove. "They are a little different from Bisquick, but they are all natural from what we grow here."

Sliding into a chair, "Thank you."

She smiled as she looked at me serving up three plates. There had been numerous walkers that had stumbled near the city, however the vampire guards always stopped them before they got too close.

The vampires still turned my stomach when they were near however I was a lot better with the few that were close to my father and Jolene.

Sitting cross legged in the chair as I ate the pancakes slowly my father glancing between Jolene and I every so often.

Swallowing his mouthful before glancing at both of us. "I am glad you girls have gotten along so well. I never got be with you all the time, and now I have two daughters."

I smiled at Jolene and she smiled at me. It was true, Jolene and I had gotten close over the last few months. She seemed to understand my hesitance to trust the others, yet knew when to push me to talk more.

I had let in a few of the vampires that I had met, but I was still scared to be alone with any of them. I guess that is what happens when you're held in captivity for so long.

Jasper was understanding. He never ignored what happened to me. He taught me acceptance to what had happened. Not to run from the nightmares.

Felix who taught me how to be stronger. How to move on.

Between Jolene, Jasper and Felix I was pretty content with my small group of friends. I missed Brice so much it hurt sometimes, I missed my brother. However I knew he was happy where he was knowing I was safe. Knowing I was making new friends. Knowing I found siblings.

Knowing I had finally found my father.

Thank you to everyone who read this short story! Thank you for reading the thoughts from my head.