So I hope this was worth it. I didn't redo the scenes in both of their point-of-views because that was taking too much time and I'm already horribly late with this update. Brick walls of in the mind are hard to get around, or over. Sometimes you just had to bust right through them and it takes a while.

Chapter 14 Bella's POV

I groaned as Mrs. March glared at Carlisle. But to his credit he didn't fidget. He was in perfect control. I really love him for that. I was eating my launch quite happily. Tuna fish and French fries are a good combo. Got to give Emse her props, she knows how to feed a body.

"Tell Esme thank you for me," I replied wanting to freak out Mrs. March.

"You can thank her yourself," Carlisle replied with a smile, "She's outside right now. Apparently she is going to fight on our behalf."

"You've got to love Esme," I said with a laugh.

"Yes, Ezzy is quite helpful," Carlisle replied with a smile. I couldn't help but laugh at that.

"How many times did she clobber you for that nickname before she gave up?" I asked with a giggle.

"At least a hundred," Carlisle replied with a smile, "Then she wanted to murder me when Emmett arrived."

"I can imagine," I replied with a mutter, "If he calls me step-mummy one more time…" I let the threat hang in the air.

"Do not worry," Carlisle replied a bit stiffly, "Edward will come to your aid." I made a face.

"So…you get along with Dr. Cullen's family do you?" Mrs. March asked. Apparently thinking it okay to disturb me mid-chew, I just nodded my head in replay.

"They love her," Carlisle replied taking my hand and squeezing it. He said it with such confidence, and such love. Still I didn't know about Rosaline. I think she just tolerates me.

"Even your ex-wife?" Mrs. March asked leaning back in her chair.

"I believe so," Carlisle replied as I swallowed, "but she is outside. You should ask her."

"Oh I will," Mrs. March replied with a mutter. Taking a deep breath she said, "I don't approve of this. I believe that Bella is too young for this type of relationship."

"Mrs. March," I said with a sigh, "our relationship is not sexual in nature." I was taking some Carlisle speak, hoping it made me sound more level headed, "Besides if that is why you are against our relationship, why don't you do something about all of the teenagers having sex? Most of the couples here do. I just happen to have an adult boyfriend who knows what he is doing….not that we do anything."

Mrs. March cocked her eye brow and said, "I believe that you are not mature for this."

"How is this any of your business?" I burst out. I was getting fed up with this woman, "I don't get it. As long as I don't get up pregnant, what is wrong with this?"

"I am supposed to look into families that make questionable decisions. This is a decision I find alarming. He is married."

"Divorced," Carlisle replied with his winning smile. Suddenly Esme burst into the office dragging Charlie with her. His face was blood red and he was staring at Esme's hand in his.

"Look…" Esme stopped with a growl, "What you are doing here is wrong."

"Who are you?" Mrs. March yelled as she stood up behind her desk.

"Esme Cullen," Esme replied taking her hand away from Charlie and putting her hands on her hips, "Carlisle's ex-wife, and I am telling you that you need to stop this."

Mrs. March didn't say anything for a moment. She just pursed her lips, and glared at Esme in shock. Finally she said, "Bella is a child."

"Yes she is," Charlie replied, "But I do not appreciate you butting into our family business. I am the Sheriff here and I know the law. Neither Carlisle nor Bella have broken it."

Renee dragged Phil into the room and said, "I do not appreciate this at all Mrs. March. This is family business, and the last time I checked you were not apart of this family."

Mrs. March growled in her throat but knew that her services were not required. Glaring at Carlisle and I she said, "That is all for now, but if I feel that something unlawful is going on I will call child services."

"Yes ma'm," I snarled as I took Carlisle's outstretched hand. I grabbed my things and we left the office. I felt disgruntled. This was nobody's business but our families. Glowering we left the school, since there was only thirty minutes left, and went to Carlisle's car.

"I have to go to work early," Carlisle said in my ear. He did not sound happy about it.

"That's okay," I replied with a sigh, "I thought about going to see Jake, okay?"

"That's fine," Carlisle replied with a smile, but I could tell it was strained. I laughed and shook my head. I kissed his hard lips and said, "I love you babe."

"Me too doll," Carlisle muttered as he deepened the kiss. I pulled back after a minute and watched as he gracefully planted himself into his Mercedes. I loved that vampire so much, but sometimes it was unfair just how graceful he actually was. I smiled and waved as he left and then hugged mom and Phil. They were leaving as soon as they left school and I had to say all of my good-byes.

"I'm going to miss you," Renee said with a sigh, squeezing me to pieces.

"Me too," I replied hugging Phil and smiling as he kissed my cheek.

"I want you to be careful," Renee said with a sigh, "Carlisle is older, and while I no longer doubt that he loves you I still want you to watch it."

"I know mom," I replied with a smile, "Don't worry too much."

She kissed and hugged me one more time before she climbed into her rental car and left. I turned to Dad and Esme surprised to hear, "So…do you want to catch a movie?"

Charlie spluttered and Esme look shy, but the question was out there and all I could do was gape at them.

It was then that I heard Alice say, "Say yes Charlie. You are going to anyway."

Charlie sputtered some more but managed a surprised, "Sure."

Jasper and Emmett laughed, Edward glared, and Rosaline scowled. Esme beamed.

"I'll pick you up around seven," Esme said kissing Charlie on the cheek, "We'll decide what to watch on the way."

Charlie just nodded as he watched Esme walk off. I was still stunned. Looking at Alice I whispered, "How long have you known?"

"Since a few seconds ago," Alice replied, "Esme has only now decided on what to do. It was very spur of the moment."

"What's going to happen?" I asked before I could stop myself.

Alice pursed her lips and said, "I'm not going to spoil the surprise. Besides I'm not sure anyway. Things are changing and confused. You should know that your dad is going to have so much fun tonight!"

I just nodded and walked to my truck with Alice.

"So do you want to come over?" Alice asked with a little sigh, "I'm sure Esme wouldn't mind use helping her get ready."

"No, I can't," I replied still dazed, "I'm going to visit Jacob."

"Does Carlisle know?" Edward asked glaring at me. I gave him a puzzled expression and said, "Yes, he seemed fine with it."

"Humph," Edward muttered and I laughed. I climbed into my truck and hollered, "See you guys tomorrow!"

I started her up and pulled out of my parking spot, still completely stunned by Esme and Charlie.

Shaking my head I was half-way out of town when I saw Jacob and Billy at the Seven-Eleven. Pulling in I hollered at Jake and waved him over. Jacob smiled at me and ran over, he was looking a little more bulky then he once was. Maybe he had decided to work out.

"What's up Jake?" I asked as I rolled down the window.

"Nothing much," Jacob replied with a smile, "We were just going over to your house to visit."

"That's good. Billy can help Charlie get ready for his date," I replied with a sly smile, but then the smile turned into a frown and I groaned. Billy was going to have a fit.

"Charlie's got a date?" Jacob said with a happy grin, and then he gave me a teasing look and said, "are you jealous that someone is taking your Daddy away?'

"No I'm worried that Billy will shoot him to keep him from going on his date," I replied seriously.

"Why would dad do that?" Jake asked affronted.

"Because Charlie is going on a date with Esme Cullen," I replied with a smug smile. All I got in return from Jacob was silence. Finally, Jacob said, "So let me get this straight. Your boyfriend's ex wife is dating your father?'

"Yes," I replied with a sigh, "So to speak, but with Esme….yes they will end up dating. The Cullen's never do anything that doesn't have meaning."

"That is just….weird," Jacob replied with a sigh, "Can't you guys be normal?"

I laughed and shook my head with a long suffering sigh, "Don't you know normalcy is overrated?"

"Apparently," Jacob replied dryly, "so where were you going to do today?'

"I was going down to the Rez to see you," I replied with a big grin, "Wanted to know if you wanted to do anything, but since you guys are coming to my house you can keep me company while Billy and Charlie argue over Esme."

Jacob was quiet for a second. Finally he asked, "Are you sure your perfect doctor won't be upset?" There was only a trace of bitterness I was proud to note.

"No," I replied with an indulgent smile, "He knows we are friends, and he would never take away any of my friends from me."

"And here I was hoping he was just a little less perfect," Jacob replied with a smirk, "You know, to be honest, I really want to dislike him. It would be so easy to, but…Dr. Cullen is so damn likeable! I've even heard dad take up for him down on the Rez."

"No kidding," I replied with a smirk, "And here I thought your dad would never come around."

"Oh don't get him wrong," Jacob replied with a laugh, "He still dislikes the Cullens. He just doesn't dislike Carlisle as much. He can't stand the creepy one."

"The creepy one?" I asked frowning, "which one is that?'

"He's tall and blonde," Jacob replied frowning too, "I think he might be a Hale instead of a Cullen."

"Jasper," I replied with a sigh. I knew why he didn't like Jasper, he was the only Cullen that couldn't control their blood lust.

"Jacob!" Billy hollered, "Come on we're going to Charlie's!"

"I'll follow you guys," I replied with a bright smile.

"Alright," Jacob said, "See you there!"

I watched Jacob lope away and wondered what they fed him down on the Rez. Whatever it was, it sure did the trick.

Carlisle's POV

I could not believe that woman! That Mrs. March! Why did people have to be so nosey? I grumped under my breath as Amber giggled a little shaking her head. Finally, she said, "You sure know how to get yourself in more trouble Carlisle."

I grunted and flipped through my papers. What was I supposed to say to that? She was right, as usual. I have never met a human that was more adept at being right then Amber. If I did not know any better, I would think she could see the future.

The phone rang and I distractedly picked up the receiver and said, "Dr. Cullen's office, how may I help you?"

"Carlisle my father is trying to kill Charlie," A boy said on the other end of the line. It took me a minute to realize that it was Jacob Black.

"Jacob?" I asked confused.

"Duh," the boy said and I just knew he rolled his eyes. I heard a crash and the sound of two men arguing, then I heard Bella's voice scream for them to shut-up and that they were acting like two year olds.

"What is going on?" I asked alarmed, sitting up straight in my chair.

"Esme asked Charlie out on a date," Jacob replied and I almost dropped the phone.

"Do what?" I asked my voice actually going up a few octaves.

"Yeah," Jacob said then with a frown in his voice asked, "Didn't you know?"

"No," I replied still in shock, "I did not know that, but please continue."

"Anyway," Jacob replied with a sigh, "Charlie was actually excited about it…well as excited as Charlie gets about anything anyway… and he told dad. I had already seen Bella and I knew what was coming so we ran into the kitchen right when dad started freaking out on Charlie. They have been at it for an hour.

"Oh good lord," I groaned, leaning back in the chair. It was safe to say Billy Black needed to grow up.

"So I was wondering…" Jacob began, "You are the most level headed person I know. Do you have any advice on how to stop them, other than me clobbering them? Bella doesn't want Esme to find out about this. She knows that she would feel bad."

I look at my watch and nod to myself, "Tell Bella I'll be there in a minute."

"If I leaned that way I would kiss you when you get here," Jacob promptly replied and hung up. I blinked and stared at the phone. "That is one strange boy." I muttered. Grabbing my papers, I told Amber and the front desk that I had an emergency and I ran, at human speed, out the front door and then jumped into the car. I made it to Bella's in ten minutes and ran into the house. Billy was hollering something about how Charlie was a fool for getting involved with Esme and an even bigger fool for letting Bella be evolved with Carlisle. Charlie was yelling at Billy that he was stupid for getting all worked up about legends and "yeah he knew about the vampire/werewolf legend what was he going to do about it?"

I narrowed his eyes and shouted at the top of his voice, "Enough!"

Charlie and Billy quieted for an instant, and I glared at them.

"You are acting like children!" I growled. I closed my eyes and said, "I will not have Esme see you like this. Charlie, go to your room and get ready, and take Jacob with you." Charlie nodded and fled with Jacob to his room. Bella kept looking at me with awe in her eyes and I felt decidedly uncomfortable with that. I did not want her to see me act like this. Knowing that I had a job to do I turned to Billy and growled, "You are acting like a child," I lowered my voice and said, "If Esme wanted to eat Charlie then she could have already done so. That is not the case." I loudly said, "Esme is attracted to Charlie and you will keep out of it. It is none of your business."

"If you try and…." Billy began but I cut him off, "I will not tolerate disrespect anymore!" I lowered my voice again and said, "We made a treaty were your people to live in safety and harmony. I will not have you disrupt that."

"I know how you vampires are supposed to mate," Billy growled, "You will not turn either of them."

"If I do it is none of your concern," I snapped. How dare he presume to tell me what to do! I was beginning to feel the old rage take over and I was a second away from snapping Billy in half.

Suddenly I heard Esme's car from far off and I hushed Billy, "We will speak about this after they are gone. I will not have Esme offended because of this. Despite the fact that she is a vampire I will not have you disrespect her. She is still a lady, and old enough to be your mother. You will show her respect."

Billy seemed taken aback by this and I hid my smirk. I could see Bella was just staring at me and I felt a little put out. Suppose she didn't like my forceful side? Suppose she reconsidered?

I heard the car pull up and then with in a second, Esme must be nervous to speed to the door, she wrung the door bell. Bella plastered a welcoming smile on her face and opened the door. I willed for Esme to be too nervous to ask what the problem was. I heard Charlie and Jacob come down the stairs and then I watched as two shy people began their date….awkwardly.

"You look nice," Esme said and I knew if she could blush she would have.

"Thanks," Charlie replied blushing, and then he gestured at Esme and said, "You look…well…..pretty."

"Thanks," Esme ducked her head and said, "Well we must be off or we're going to be out all night."

Charlie kissed Bella good night, reminded her about his cell phone number and Billy's home number, and then he quickly left. Bella sighed and closed the door, looking at me in confirmation that they were well and truly gone. When I could no longer hear them I said, "Allow me to take you to your truck Billy." It was said rather coldly. Jacob just smiled and me and said, "Thanks, I've got to ask Bells something."

I nodded and wheeled Billy outside. When we were out of sight I picked up the wheelchair and growled, "You are just being stubborn, and out dated. Besides if I were to turn Bella she would pose no danger to your beloved tribe."

"She would be a killer," Billy replied as he was sit back down. I opened the door, and picked Billy up bodily and placed him in his seat. Then I folded up the wheelchair and placed it in the back. Glaring at him I said, "Do you not live by killing animals? We only hunt what the wilderness provides for us." Billy huffed and I glared, "For the last time…..I do. Not. Drink. Human. Blood! I do not know how else to get that point across."

"Sam believes that you will fold," Billy replied sagely. I became enraged and growled, "I have not folded in the last three hundred years and I will not fold just because your pet wolf has informed you otherwise."

I quickly reined in my temper and shot Billy an apologetic look. Taking a breath I did not need I said, "I can smell the wolf on Jacob. I know that wolves, especially young wolves, have anger problems. I myself suffer from that same affliction. I would prefer it if you had Jacob come to me and I will help him." Billy began to speak but I cut him off with my hand raised in the air, "We would meet somewhere that was neutral. I know that Jacob is my Bella's best friend, and I also know that I have no say in who she is around. Therefore, I do not wish her to come to harm. I know that Bella speaks her mind, and she will speak it around Jacob. By that time I have no doubt that you will have brainwashed Jacob into hating me and my family, and they will get into many arguments. I would prefer it if I did not have to turn my beloved because she was mauled by your son in a brief moment of rage."

Billy said nothing and I took a step back. Opening my mouth I continued, "I respect you and the tribe. I also respect that you protect these people from those that would wish to harm them. But I do not have that wish. I too will protect these people that would wish this town harm."

"You would protect this town from your own kind?" Billy asked cocking his head to one side.

"No," I replied and Billy began to glare, "My kind, as you so put it, are my family and they come first. I have no others."

Billy looked confused and I elaborated, "I do not count vampires who drink blood as my kin or my kind. It is my family that I am bonded to, not my species."

Billy nodded and looked away. Finally he said, "I will think on this and speak with Sam. You do speak wisely about this matter," He then smirked at me, "Although I suspect you were the one who thought up this little treaty?"

"Yes," I replied with a fond smile, "You grandfather was ready to hang me form the highest tree," I slowly lost the smile and said sadly, "I was sad to see his passing. We had many wonderful conversations, Black and I."

"You knew my grandfather?" Billy whispered.

"He was a good man," I replied, "And a wise man. You should remind Sam that he has much to learn before he speaks for the tribe. Remind him of his forefathers and their wisdom to protect and not harass others."

Billy nodded wordlessly and I quickly went back inside. I found Bella and Jacob laughing and I asked, "What is so funny?"

Jacob gave me a little mock flirtatious smile and said in a voice dripping with seduction, and for some reason a southern belle ascent and said, "I do love a tall strong man."

If I had been alive I would have died from embarrassment and growled, "Your father is ready to go."

"Oh….." Jacob said moving his fingers together, "Pay up bells."

"I can't believe you did that," Bella muttered and threw Jacob a dollar, "You are so cheap Jacob. Carlisle would never go for cheap."

I groaned and pointed toward the door, "Leave now, or I will throw you out. You are a horrible influence on my Bella. She was so sweet before she spent time with you."

Jacob laughed and hugged Bella good-bye. Waving to me he said, "Keep it real Carlisle," and he left.

Bella was still giggling and she said with a smile, "I'm sorry."

"No you are not," I replied with a wicked smile, "But you will be."

"Oh really?" Bella asked flittering her eye lids at me, "And what are going to do to me."

I walked over to the television cabinet and pulled out an old battered VHS. That I had noticed a few days ago. Smiling brilliantly at her I said, "Go pop some popcorn darling we are watching the Sound of Music." Bella's horrified groan was music to my ears, and her stomping just made me laugh helplessly. Let her try and make fun of me again.

We are finally seeing his temper a little. It's a little hot. Jacob is starting to became a werewolf and Carlisle and Jacob are starting to become friends. Want to know what's going to happen next? Review!