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Chapter Twenty-Three, The Rest Of The Puzzle.

Previously…

My heart swelled in my chest and I rushed down to open the door. Glancing at the clock, I smiled to myself.

Finally!

And I let myself be succumbed to this dream like reality.

I flew down the stairs, past a shocked Carlisle and thrust open the door with all my strength.

Carlisle's POV:

Thanks to Todd, Tia, and Ben, Alice will be coming to live with me. Because of all the recent progress they have made in Esme's case, it was okay for Alice to come. Since she and Esme left, I have moved closer to the hospital, away from the houses that held memories. But Forks held plenty of memories itself, and I found that overworking myself helps drown the out. But then Todd contacted me, and gave me news that lifted my spirit. Alice ran into me, squealing of happiness, crying tears of mixed emotions. I can't imagine what she has been through the past two years of her life, but I hope for her to find some comfort here.

Emmett's POV:

Who knew one little head motion and a whispered "yes" could bring one so much joy? I didn't, that's for sure. As I placed the ring on her finger, and scooped her up into my arms, twirling us around, I wasn't aware of the dark stares from the other side of the room.

Alice's POV:

I felt my whole entire body sadden. "Oh, it's you." Disappointment flooding my voice, it sounded flat and quiet. It came out as a breath.

Todd laughed, "It's good to see you too kid." But then his face turned serious. "We need to talk." He stepped aside, and I saw them.

Rose, Edward, Emmett, Bella, Renesmee, Seth, Paul, Charlotte, Peter, and standing behind all of them stood Jasper.

It was as if I had been electrocuted, every nerve buzzed. Rose and Emmett were holding hands, leaning into each other. Edward and Bella were standing side by side, looking slightly awkward near each other. Peter and Charlotte's hands intertwined, looking peaceful together. Renesmee, Seth, and Paul, looked slightly out of place, but were standing close together. Jasper…he looked bored almost. He seemed taller, broader, and toner, his eyes looking slightly wild and his hair a little messy. Then when they all saw me it was like an uproar. Multiple voices screaming out, people rushing towards me, fighting their way into the door. Carlisle grabbed me quickly and put his hands on my shoulders, turning me around and walking me into the living room. The crowd followed, still talking over each other loudly. I heard my name being shouted out, both of my names.

Carlisle kept his hands on my shoulders, keeping me in place.

"Everyone sit down now!" He yelled over the voices, with such authority that everyone listened. Everyone except Emmett.

Emmett ran at me, grabbing me and bringing me tightly into his chest.

"Mar-" He started to say, but then laughed and yelled, "ALICE!"

I couldn't help but laugh, and hug him back as fiercely as I could, "EMMETT!"

Todd cleared his throat and Emmett let go of me, smiling mischievously and sitting down in front of Rosalie.

Carlisle and I sat down on a loveseat behind us, facing the crowd sitting across from us. Rose, Bella, and Edward were sitting on a couch, with Em at Rose's feet. Ness, Seth, and Paul were sitting on the floor in front of the hallway. Peter and Charlotte were sitting on the floor near the chair, where Jasper sat directly in front of me. He was looking at me intently, as if I was a unicorn sitting here instead, and he couldn't believe it; actually everyone but Rose and Edward where looking at me like that, especially Charlotte.

I smiled at all of them, silently thanking my visions in my mind. It just happened to be two thirty-two in the afternoon when there was that knock on the door. Although the scenery is different, it didn't matter. Here sat my family, all except for one. That thought made my smile fade.

"Alright, as I explained to you lot as I drove you here. I work for Witness Protection." Todd spoke with authority, glancing around the room. "Alice, or as some of you know as Mary, was in Witness Protection."

"Was?" I asked questioningly.

Todd glanced at me, "Yes, was. But before I get to that, I need to explain some things to your friends here."

I nodded my head, and he continued.

"Alice, has been moved three times now. From Ohio, leaving her friend Miss Charlotte behind, without any goodbyes."

Charlotte and I looked at each other, I could feel tears welling up in my eyes and see her own.

"Then, coming here to Forks she met the Cullens, Whitlocks, and Miss Bella. But then over a year ago, she had to leave. Esme, or as most of you know her as Anne, was kidnapped by the very man her and Alice were running away from in Ohio. From here she moved to North Carolina, and the three of you." He said, pointing to Ness, Paul, and Seth. "Then a week ago, was removed from North Carolina, and brought here." Todd sighed, "The hardest part about this program, is leaving people behind, meeting knew people, and lying to everyone about your true identity. But Alice, she did so, and felt all the pain that comes along with it. I've brought you all here to have it all be in the open for once and for all, because Alice needs her family."

I looked up at Todd, and smiled at him. He smiled back, and then looked at all of my friends. Todd then sighed again, "The reason she had to move from Forks was because someone had given away her and Esme. Most of you know him as Riley."

Sudden gasps and screams where let out, voices growing louder again. Todd yelled for silence and continued. "Riley is the son of one of Charles' men." He said, looking at me, "That's how he knew your real name."

Carlisle and Todd looked away from me at this, neither meeting my eye.

"WE TOLD YOU!" Edward shouted angrily.

Everyone looked to Edward, confusion and curiosity burning in their eyes. Then suddenly Jasper caught my eye, and I felt myself gasp. I felt like I was in the ocean, drowning, but the ocean was feelings instead of water. My sudden gasp causing everyone to turn towards me again, but unlike Edward who just looked slightly amused, held the same confusion and curiosity. I quickly spoke.

"Does that mean you found Esme?"

That question brought the attention off of me and onto Todd. Todd was quiet for a few beats, seemingly weighing his words. Jasper's eyes momentarily looked at him, but then I felt them fall back on me.

"Yes. She had left a letter in the mail explaining things that would help us find her." His voice sounded grave.

"IS SHE OKAY?" I shouted, standing up. Glaring at Todd as I walked towards him, "Answer me!"

I felt someone wrap their arms around my waist, pulling me away from Todd, for I was basically standing on his toes. I felt a sudden calm wash over me and I looked over my shoulder to see Jasper. He was looking down at me; he gave me a soft, small smile. I felt myself melting in his touch, and could feel him pushing a calming atmosphere down around me, but there wasn't anything that could completely wipe away my anger and fear.

Todd looked stunned at my little outrage and taken aback by how Jasper had calmed me down so quickly. "She is in the hospital, Alice, we don't know if she's going to make it."

I struggled against Jasper, but he just held me tighter, I could feel tears running down my cheeks. "But she's alive! And she's stayed alive this long! She can't die! She can't! That isn't fair! HE doesn't get to win!" I sobbed out.

The whole room became a blur, and then was completely black. At first I didn't realize what had happened, but then I felt it. Several bodies and arms piled around me, hugging and holding my heart together. I let myself be taken in by them, but I leaned my head back on Jasper's chest and tried to absorb the peace he was somehow managing to give me.

~000~

No one wanted to go home and it was late by the time everyone had talked. So Carlisle allowed everyone to stay the night here. I got to talk to everyone, apologize, and catch up. I spoke to Charlotte first, then Ness, Paul, and Seth. I talked with Em and Rose, finding out that they were engaged. Then I talked to Bella and Edward, finding out that in the past week that he and she had started dating again. After everyone had gotten something to eat, showered, and changed into a pair of sweatpants and oversized t-shirts, thanks to the Cullen boy's uncanny supply of them, we decided where we should all sleep. Peter, Charlotte, Rose, and Emmett all went up to Emmett's room to sleep. Edward let Ness, Paul, and Seth take his room. This left Edward, Bella, Jasper, and I to the living room. Carlisle went to bed early, and Todd went home. Tomorrow morning I was allowed to see Esme, something I both feared and longed for.

Jasper and I hadn't gotten a chance to talk until everyone went to their rooms for the night. Edward and Bella seemed to sense this and decided they were going to go outside. Jasper and I were sitting across from each other silently. It reminded me of when I was in the hospital and we stayed up talking all night long, sitting just like this.

I was overwhelmed by the sudden urge to cry again, but it wasn't the same type of crying I had felt when I heard about Esme. It was relief, relief that Jasper was here and real. I couldn't have stopped the tears if I had tried. Jasper leaned towards me and pulled me into his lap, hugging me softly.

"Alice." He whispered into my ear, I could feel his warm breath on my neck.

"Jasper." I whispered back.

"I love you." He said, putting his hand under my chin and lifting my face towards his.

I love you too." I meant the words, and I knew he meant his.

It was like the whole world stopped as he slowly brought his face closer to mine. I closed my eyes, and left his warm lips on my forehead, then my temples, kissing each of my eye lids, and my nose.

"So much has happened, so many terrible things. But this, right here between us, has always been the things that's kept me going. I never for one second forgot about you, you were this constant thought in my mind, walking in all of my dreams, the ache in my heart because the only place I had been able to see you was in my head. But now, you're right here, and I am never letting you go again. I just want to move on, I don't care about all the things that have happened, I want to experience what will, and I want to do so with you!" I could feel his sincerity, his promise, his love all around me, overloading my senses. "Just please, please Alice, let me…let me hold on to you for forever." He pleaded his voice so desperate.

"I promise." As I spoke, I looked into his eyes, letting myself get lost in all of the emotions surrounding us. Letting myself feel the happiness I haven't felt in such a long time.

He smiled at me, causing me to automatically smile back. With his hand still under my chin, he tilted my head up a little more and brought his lips to mine. The warmth was unreal; the overwhelming pleasure from just a sweet, soft, and gentle peck caused every fiber in my being to come alive. Jasper moved his face away from mine and looked me in the eyes, obviously feeling what I felt. He brought his other hand to my face, kissed me again, this time deepening the kiss. My hands found their way to his hair and I pulled him in closer to me, toppling us over onto my back. He instantly took his weight off of me by putting his forearms on the ground without interrupting the kiss. I arched my back to bring us closer, deepening the kiss, causing my senses to go wild. Everything felt warm and pleasant.

*The sound of the door opening caused me to jump and butt heads with Jasper, our noses colliding and him biting his own lip. Edward and Bella came into the room and looked slightly shocked at the scene. But then busted into laughter at us frantically moving away from eachother.*

"Alice?" Jasper asked, and I opened my eyes to see his amused face.

I felt slightly embarrassed; since my vision had caused me to pull away from the kiss, but I quickly moved from under his arms. "Be glad I had that vision." I said because his face had turned sad and confused. We were now sitting across from each other again when we heard the door open.

Jasper had this giant grin on his face, and I realized I did too. We were looking at each other, simply peace and happiness rolling between us. Edward and Bella walked in, and I could tell Edward was getting a mindful of what just happened. His eyes widened slightly, but then he just smiled.

We all settled down to bed after that, and about twenty minutes later Bella and Edward were fast asleep. I felt Jasper move in closer beside me, and then suddenly he was on top of me. I could see grin even in the dark.

"Jasper!" I whispered, surprised he was able to catch me by surprise.

He chuckled quietly, "It was an impulse decision." He said excitedly, then bringing his lips down to mine. "I don't think I can get enough of this, I don't think I can get enough of you." He said honestly into my ear, and placing a trail of kisses from my ear to my collar bone, across my collar bone and to my shoulder. Overheating every spot of skin his lips touched, "And I can tell you can't either!" He said half teasingly, half proudly.

I laughed quietly at this, placing my hands on his shoulders and pushing him over, landing myself on top of him with a soft thud. His face was priceless, he was momentarily stunned that I did that, and that I was even capable. I leaned in to kiss him, but stopped just before my lips touched his, "Goodnight, Jazz."

I whispered, and went to roll over on to my side, but he grabbed my wrists and placed his lips to mine; I could feel his grin through the kiss. "Goodnight, Alice." He whispered back.

He rolled us on to our sides with his hands wrapped firmly around my waist, holding me at his chest. He kissed the top of my head, "Sweet dreams." He whispered softy.

I smiled as I relaxed into his arms, "Sweet dreams" I whispered back, before I fell asleep.

~000~

Tap, tap, tap, tap, tap.

Echoed over and over throughout the dining room, quietly.

Jasper grabbed my wrist, putting an end to the compulsive tapping of my finger nails on the table. "It's going to be alright." He intertwined his fingers with mine, his hand engulfing mine. I was immediately placed in an atmosphere of calming waves.

Most everyone had gone home after breakfast. Renesmee, Paul, and Seth went back home after we all promised to meet up when I got back. Peter and Charlotte went out somewhere. Which left Rose, Emmett, Edward, Bella, Jasper, and me left. We were going to see Esme with Carlisle this morning. After most everyone left Todd sat down with us and explained that they had arrested Charles and most of his crew, along with Riley and his father; who I learned was one of the men at the house in Ohio who was there when Charles shot the undercover cop. Riley used to live with his mom in Forks, but then after the incident with Bree, he moved in with his dad in Ohio. He caught on that his dad was into some illegal stuff, but tried to stay away from it all. Except for the night Charles shot that undercover cop. Charles and Riley's father had fled to his house. Riley had gone to school with me, I just simply never noticed him, but that night Riley figured out I was Charles' niece and he heard a lot about the illegal things his father had been doing. So when Riley moved back in with his mom because his father was on the run, he saw me. He then told his father about Esme and me. It took a while, but Charles managed to get to us and kidnap Esme. Charles was insane, delusional, and highly unstable. After beating her the night he found her, he took her to some clinic. That gave some clues to where they were once the police got that information. Charles kept Esme, claiming her to be his wife, using, beating, and dragging her along everywhere he went. Esme had seen me once outside in North Carolina walking from school. Luckily she wasn't with Charles and so I went on unrecognized by his group. Esme somehow was able to figure out where I lived, and she (like my vision) put a letter in the mail box for Tia and Ben. Charles caught her, and gave her a beating that nearly killed her. Luckily the police had already found them before Charles could kill her, and they only thing that they couldn't figure out was how Charles knew we were in Forks, until I told them about Riley. Then they pieced it all together, the giant miserable terror of a puzzle came together and clicked.

I hadn't moved since Todd explained everything. It had been him, Carlisle, Jasper and I, when he was explaining. I refused to leave Jasper's side, and surprisingly Todd allowed him to be in the room when Todd explained everything to me. Jazz has been my anchor, not allowing me to drown in my own terror and worry this morning. Todd and Carlisle left us in the dining room, telling me I had thirty minutes before we went to the hospital, where it would just be the four of us going.

"Jazz." My voice sounded a little rough.

"Yes?" He answered softly.

"I love you." I said, turning to look him in the eye.

He smiled at me, his eyes shining. "I love you too."

He kissed me gently on the forehead and pulled me onto his lap. "I'm glad you're here."

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