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Chapter 22

Bella's POV

We went straight to the main house on the property knowing full well the family would be there waiting for our arrival. We walked in the doorway and everyone in the room stopped in their tracks. Emmett yelled across the room

"It's about time! What the hell took you so long? We've been waiting for days." If I were still human I would probably be blushing. I looked over and saw Jacob and Nessie sitting by the piano. Like her father, she played to help her relax.

"Oh Mom-Dad, you're home!" She ran over and hugged us. "I'm sorry for everything. Can you please forgive me? I know I deserve every punishment you gave me. I promise I'll do anything to regain your trust. Are you two ok now?" Edward hugged her

"Nessie my dear. We know you feel badly. And you will follow all the rules your mother laid out for you. I promise you I will support her at every turn on this. But most importantly…yes, your mother and I are "ok"."

Alice skipped over to us "Well, well, well, look what the wind blew in. Did you have a nice visit up in Forks?" and she winked at me.

"Yes Alice. We did. Thanks. Can we drop it now?" she smiled and bounced back over the Jasper.

"Oh Bella, don't get all huffy. I have some class." Carlisle and Esme walked over to greet us.

"Edward. Bella. We are so happy to see you've worked things out. You are looking as good as new my son." Edward placed his hand on Carlisle's shoulder and held Esme's hand briefly.

"Yes Carlisle, thank you. I'm feeling 100%. Actually better than 100%." He glanced in my direction with a wry smile. Jacob walked over to us slowly-unsure of how he'd be received. Edward spoke in a light tone and reached out to shake his hand.

"Jacob. I owe you an apology. Can you forgive me for my assumptions?" He took his hand and shook it heartily.

"Of course Edward. Gladly. We're family. Right Bells?" I smiled and hugged him tightly

"Yes, Jacob. Always."

Then our family gathered in the living room and began our normal routine. Nessie was playing piano, while Jake admired her. Esme and Carlisle played cards. Rosalie, Emmett and Jasper were watching TV and Alice was at the computer, probably shopping. I was sitting on the couch next to Edward admiring our family. He grasped my hand and kissed my fingers. "I'm so glad we're home. I missed them." But I sensed hesitation in his voice.

"Me too….do I detect a "but" in that sentence?"

In a whisper, which was just for show, since we knew if the members of this family were truly listening would hear very easily. "Well, Mrs. Cullen, I was just thinking…Nessie is back in school next week and Jacob will be getting settled in LaPush. The house will be mostly empty. How do you feel about taking a little trip?" I leapt into his lap and kissed his cheek.

"Hmmm…a little trip…where?"

"Well, how do you feel about a 2nd honeymoon-we could go back to Esme's Island?" My mind started racing through the memories of those weeks…and then it snapped back to earlier today. I kissed him heartily on the mouth and gently pulled away.

"What a wonderful idea Mr. Cullen. I think we still have some "making up" to do."

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