Chapter 8
Edward checked to make sure that Esme had taken Bella to where she wouldn't be able to hear him before turning to Carlisle. "I know that all of us are thinking the same thing. There's only one thing besides werewolves that makes it so that Alice can't see."
"I know that Edward. I also know that you know why I didn't mention that reason. It's been hard on all of us but it's been the hardest on Bella. That isn't a surprise. She's getting better and I didn't want to hurt her by saying that other reason. I know that that's why you didn't say it," Carlisle said. His voice was soft and it was on the verge of sounding defeated.
"But she needs another reason!" Edward said. "She has her shield over her mind but I know that she's thinking of Re-that reason." It was hard for any of them to say Renesmee's name out loud.
"I know Edward. I'm trying to think of another reason," Carlisle said.
"Jazz, Emmett, can you think of any reasons?" Edward asked. "Bella will believe almost anything because she doesn't want to entertain the one reason because it just causes more pain."
"Do you think we should move again?" Jasper asked.
"Jasper might be right. If we can't think of another reason maybe we should move," Emmett said. There was none of the joking that was normally in his voice.
"I don't think that would help," Edward said. "Even if we move she'll wonder what had made Alice not be able to see."
"Edward's right," Carlisle said. "Moving won't solve anything. We'll have to think of a reason."
Edward looked at Carlisle, Jasper, and Emmett. "Thank you," he said quietly. "I know that things have been more difficult ever since that day and Bella and I both feel terrible that we're making everything difficult."
"You and Bella are family," Carlisle said. "We will always be there for you two."
Jasper nodded in agreement.
"Yeah. You and Bella might make things difficult but if you two weren't here who would I pick on and play pranks on?" Emmett teased, trying to lift everyone's spirits a little bit.
Edward gave Emmett a small smile.
"Now let's try to think of some ideas," Carlisle said.