*~*~*Esme's Point Of View*~*~*
"Alright everyone. It's time to go. I want everyone to go straight to the hospital. No side trips. If your not there by 10:45 then your going to lose your most prized possession. Be it a car, an object, or a person," Carlisle threatened sternly. I knew he hated having to threaten them but what other choice did he honestly have? I knew they would run, given the chance.
"Grandma? Am I riding with you and Grandpa?" little Claire asked me, a cookie in one hand and a book in the other.
"Of course you are angel. Would you like Quil to ride with us too?" I asked her as we walked towards my purple Mazda RX-8.
"Can he?" her little voice wondered, amazed that it was even an option.
"Why of course he can dear." I told her. Raising my voice an octave higher I said, "Quil, would you be so kind as to ride with Carlisle and I. We would love if you could keep Claire company."
Without hesitation Quil bounded after us, reaching the car first. Quickly he opened the door for Claire. I gently placed her in the back and made my way to the drivers seat of my car. Quil sat next to Claire. We waited for Carlisle to join us.
"What book are you reading Claire?" I asked curiously. It seemed like a think book for such a young mind.
"I'm reading Romeo and Juliet. Uncle Jazz has been helping me when I need it," she said proudly. Jasper and Claire were unbelievably close. He had never once in the 6 years she's lived with us tried to take a bite out of her.
"Oh really? That's great sweetie! Your going to be the smartest girl in your class when school starts up again," I told her honestly. In fact, Carlisle and I had been thinking of placing her in advanced classes. She was defiantly good enough to be in them.
Finally Carlisle finished his rant and came to join us in the car.
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"Okay guys. This is really important to your father so please, for the love of all that is good in this world, be on your best behavior," I told all 17 of my darling children before we walked into the very large conference room we would be using for our 'sessions'.
We filed into the dark paneled room, each taking a seat around the conference table. Everyone looked extremely nervous. They all knew, as I did, that this would be a very trying session.
A tall man with short red hair and jade eyes walked into the room carrying 4 notebooks, all apparently blank. He smiled at us each in turn as he made his way to the head of the table.
"Good morning. I am Dr. Collin Giggles. I'm going to be your family therapist per Carlisle's request. I specialize in family therapy. So shall we begin by introducing yourselves and saying a little bit about you? Just any random tidbit will do," Dr. Giggles asked politely.
Pen poised over paper, Dr. Giggles looked around expectantly. I sighed to quiet for him to hear and said, "I'm Esme Cullen. I'm Carlisle's wife, obviously. I restore old things for a living."
Dr. Giggles nodded but did not comment on my introduction. I nudged Carlisle, silently telling him to go next.
"I'm Carlisle Cullen. I'm a surgeon as you know. I'm also a collector of fine art," my husband said smiling.
"I'm Edward Cullen. Music is my greatest passion. Other than my amazing girlfriend of course," Edward said, gazing lovingly into Bella's eyes.
"I'm Isabella Swan but I prefer to be called Bella. I'm writing a book," she said quietly. I didn't actually know that. I thought only Maggie was writing a book.
"I'm Jasper Hale. I love the Civil War." I had to stifle a laugh. Love wasn't the world for the amount of passion he held towards the Civil War.
"I'm Alice Swan! Shopping is my life!" Alice announced, bouncing in her chair. I don't believe there was ever a truer statement made.
"I'm Emmett Cullen. Umm, I love messing around with my brothers. Like yesterday when I almost made Quil cry!" I would have to find out what happened there so I could dish out the appropriate punishments.
"I'm Rosalie Hale. I don't want to be here," Rose said, looking at her reflection on a little hand held mirror.
"I'm Jacob Black. I like working on cars. Can I sit somewhere else?" Jacob asked, looking at Rose looking at herself. I couldn't help be giggle a little under my breath.
"I'm Renesmee Swan. My nickname is Nessie. I'm going to be a therapist one day too," Nessie said smiling brightly.
"I'm Seth Clearwater. Nessie's going to be my therapist some day," Seth said laughing.
"I'm Ashley Allan. I don't know why I'm here. I thought I was one of the normal ones." I had to admit, she wasn't all that strange but she is part of the family so she has to be here.
"I'm Lucas Brandon. I'm bored," Lucas said, sighing.
"I'm Leah Clearwater. I used to be a class A bitch but I'm working on it," Leah announced, looking around the room with a look that dared anyone to contradict her.
"I'm Nahuel Immich. I'm only here because Maggie would have made me come anyways," he said looking at the door longingly.
"I'm Maggie Mooney. I don't like being lied to," she said, staring Dr. Giggles down.
"I'm Quil Black. I'm going to kill Emmett if he ever kidnaps Claire again," Quil said glaring at Emmett with murder in his eyes.
"I'm Claire Clearwater. Don't tell Quil but Emmett didn't kidnap me, Embry did. Can I have a cookie now?" I giggles and gave her a cookie from my bag. Quil's gaze shifted to Embry.
"I'm Embry Black and Quil is going to kill me when we get out of here," Embry said, shifting in his seat so he was closer to the door and farther from Quil.
"Well that's a good start I do believe. So Carlisle informed me that you are all adopted. Is that correct?" Everyone nodded, agreeing with Dr. Giggles. "Good. Is anyone here related to anyone else?"
"Dr. Giggles, if I may I'll explain the family dynamics involved," I said smiling at the good doctor.
"Of course Mrs. Cullen. Feel free to," Dr. Giggles said. He flashed a smile back at me and Edward trembled slightly with silent laughter.
"Edward and Emmett are brothers. Jasper and Rosalie are twins. Jacob, Quil, and Embry are triplets. Bella, Alice, and Renesmee are sisters. And finally Seth, Leah, and Claire are siblings. Edward is dating Bella. Emmett is dating Rosalie. Jasper is dating Alice. Jacob is with Renesmee. Seth is with Ashley. Lucas and Leah are an item as are Nahuel and Maggie. Quil, Embry, and Claire are the only ones not dating anyone at the moment," I explained. After I was finished I took a deep though unnecessary breath. Dr. Giggles looked dumbfounded.
"Wow…So let me get this straight. Just about everyone has a sibling in the family and just about everyone is dating someone…within the family…"
"That is correct. I know it is quite unorthodox but for this family, it works," I said, getting a little defensive. I knew it wasn't normal but were vampires for fucks sake! Normal is a relatively loose term in this family.
"Don't get me wrong Mrs. Cullen. I see nothing wrong with it. It's just very confusing. May I ask if those who are dating are sharing rooms?" Dr. Giggles asked.
"HA!" Carlisle exclaimed. "They're very independent children Dr. Giggles. We had separated them in the beginning but when they were constantly sneaking into each others rooms we made life easier for them and us."
"That's understandable. I suppose as long as there being safe then there isn't much worry," Dr. Giggles said. Edward scowled in his direction as did Maggie. I did not see this ending well.
Speaking so fast, Dr Giggles couldn't hear me I said, "Maggie, Edward, hold your tongues. Got it?"
They both nodded slightly. Dr. Giggles started talking again, "I would like to split into two groups. I'd like to talk to the girls alone, then the boys. Would that be okay?"
"Of course Dr. Giggles. You're the therapist after all," Carlisle said, leading the boys out of the room.
No this would defiantly not end well.
A/N: Holy crow I wrote this really fast. I know things are still moving kind of slow but introductions were needed and if you've ever been in therapy, you know the beginning is always slow. Next up, we're going to talk to the girls. Find out just what makes the want to kill each other. Some questions for you to ponder…What's Bella's book about? Is Rose so full of herself because she's insecure? And does Alice's life depend on shopping? We shall see…Review!!!