I guess I should let all my new readers know the deal with this story. For everyone who has added my story, I am not the original writer of this story. This story was given to me by a very special person and a fabulous writer. I didn't pick this story up until chapter 14 ( I think *lol*) From there I have been putting my own spin on the story! I hope you like where I am going with it. I am also making a part two. Please stay with me. XOXOXOXOXO Alice.

I sat next to Ethan, waiting, listening to hear if he would talk in his sleep. I noticed the time, and heard Carlisle's car coming down the street. I decided to greet him outside. " Ethan I'll be right back." Whispering into his ear. Carlisle, was on the phone with Esme. She was concerned how the three of us were doing. He told her everything looked fine, but would call if anything came up.

" Hello Tatiana. How are Beth, and Ethan doing?"

" Hi Carlisle, Beth is fine. She woke up, made a couple phone calls, ate a little. She said it feels like she has been on a drinking spree for days. Ethan, is in a lot of pain, but he ate a little too. His temperature, went down some. I helped him to the bathroom. "

" I'm happy to hear this. Does he remember anything that happened?"

" Very little. I didn't tell him either. I think it's best he remembers himself. I do have a couple questions for you though."

"Sure what is it?" Carlisle asked .

I didn't want to seem crazy, but if anyone knew anything about nightmares, I figured it would be Carlisle.

" Carlisle, Ethan has been having these dreams, well nightmares actually. He talks in his sleep. It's always the same nightmare. I was wondering if you could tell me anything about them being that you are a doctor."

Carlisle, smiled. " Tatiana, I understand your concern. Sometimes humans have nightmares due to stress, or a horrible event that has happened to them recently. In Ethan's case, his reoccurring nightmares, could be from all the abuse he has been through mentally, and physically. I'm sure they will leave in due time."

" Carlisle, they are the same one over and over, He is always screaming or mumbling the same words to someone. Who I don't know. When I asked him about it the next day, when he wakes up, he remembers nothing."

" The human brain, is tricky especially with dreams, nightmares. Some people believe that, when they dream of something wonderful, it will happen, Nightmares, are a sign of something bad to come, but no one knows when, it will happen. I'm sure it's nothing. Takes notes the next time he has another nightmare, and I'll look into it for you, and you can too."

" Thank-you Carlisle, I guess we should go inside check on our two patients."

We walked inside, Beth greeted us. " Hello Dr. Cullen, Tatiana." All three of us made our way into the living room. Beth was, surprised at how clean the house was after everything that happened. " Tatiana, has Ethan woken up.?" I told his mom he woke up for a little awhile, but went back to sleep. Carlisle, check Beth first. He noticed the bump on her head had gone down, asked her how she felt. He ordered her to take it easy for the next two to three days. No work. Next he checked on Ethan.

" Ethan, son, wake up, it's me Dr. Cullen, I'm here to check on you."

Ethan moved a little, then opened his eyes. " Hey Dr. Cullen. I don't feel too well, it hurts. And I'm hot." Carlisle hurried up and checking his wound, there was a little blood, and the area was red, and tender. " Tatiana, could you go get me a cold rag, and warm one. Some water?" I raced into the kitchen getting the things Carlisle needed. Beth stopped me for a second. " Is everything ok Tatiana?" I couldn't lie to her, especially after everything the two of them has been through.

"Carlisle, need a cold towel. Ethan, is running temperature, again. You should come in there."

Beth followed behind, Ethan was awake. Carlisle had taken the bandage off of him I smelled the blood, strong, mouth watering. Carlisle, looked at me whispering only low enough for me to him. " Control yourself Tatiana, you have too." I nodded my head. Beth looked concerned. " Carlisle, is my son okay?" Carlisle clean the area, hurrying up cleaning it recovering it. Ethan. Noticed what I was doing. When Carlisle, was finished, he ordered Ethan to take the pain pills he was giving him, and the next time he woke up, he was to start walking around. Carlisle, didn't a blood clot setting in.

" Everything looks good. Make sure he takes the pain medication as needed. I'll be back tomorrow. No school for you young man, for the rest of the week."

Beth, walked Carlisle outside. Thanking him again for everything. I sat next Ethan, he was smiling a little. " You look beautiful Tatiana. I love you for everything you, and your family has done for us." I smiled back at him. " I love you too Ethan, you need to rest. I will be here when you wake up." I kissed Ethan, letting him know I'd still be here when he needed to get up.

Beth, handed me some pajamas, to put on, and a couple blankets, so I could sleep on the couch next to Ethan. Little did she know, I didn't sleep at all.

" Thank-you Beth. Is there anything I can get you, before you go to sleep?"

" No, sweetheart I'm just going to set the alarm. I'm going to give you the code too. Just in case your parent's or Carlisle, come over before we wake up tomorrow. There is plenty food, and watch anything you want on TV. I appreciate you staying here over night, watching my baby boy, when I can't."

" Beth, you are welcome. It's not problem. I will probably go up to the school in the morning to get our homework for the week. I'll be sure to set the alarm if I go.'

" That is very nice of you. Please be careful. Do you want to go shower, before I rest for the night."

" Sure I won't be long."

I made way to the bathroom, I turned the water on, jumping in. Beth, had left her hair washing supplies, along with body wash. I hurried up in the shower, so I wouldn't be gone long. I heard my cell phone buzzing, answered it without looking to see who was calling.

" Hello?"

" Tatiana! Where the heck are you?" Nessie yelled into the phone.

" Nessie, I'm over here at Ethan's watching over him, and his mom. Didn't you grandparent's tell what happened over here?"

" No, I just came back from Seattle, with Jacob. We went shopping for some baby clothes, and clothes for myself. What the hell happened?"

I explained to Nessie everything, that had happened. She was furious, she knew Jacob, and the rest of the pack would be too. Nessie, wanted to come over and help me in the morning. I told her that it would be nice. But to be careful, Ethan's dad was still on the loose.

Turning the TV on, I wanted to a cooking channel. I figured as long as Ethan, were human, I'd better start cooking food for him. Around two am, my cell phone buzzed again. This time I looked. " Unavailable Name" who on earth would be calling me at this time of night? Who had my number other then those I had given it too.

" Hello?"

There was nothing but breathing on the phone. " Hello? Who is there? Say something, or I'm hanging up!"

Then laughter came through. " You sweet little fragile girl. Do you actually think, you can protect my wife and son from me?!"

" Mr. McBride, you better not come close to this house! I am not a fragile girl. I'm way stronger then you think. Why don't you leave them alone, go away!"

"Oh I'm just starting this game. You see they are mine, I will do what I feel is best for them. Beth is not going to leave me ever. Ethan, he is as sorry as my father, and my self. He will never amount to anything. Tonight's storm was phase one. Beth knows what I want! Until I get it, there will be more to come."

"YOU BETTER NOT TOUCH EITHER OF THEM! I WILL SEE YOU DEAD FIRST!"

Laughter came through. " You think you can kill me?! Stupid girl. Get in my way see what happens to you!" The phone went dead.

I hurried up making sure very window, door locked. Keeping Ethan and Beth, safe were more important then anything. I could handle myself. I called my parent's to let them know what had just happened. " Tatiana, Timothy is on his way over there. I know you can handle Eric yourself, but if he doesn't come alone I want someone else to there." I didn't argue with my dad.

I sat down watching TV again until Timothy arrived. I turned the alarm off, hugging him as soon as he came in the door. " Thank-you Timothy. Eric is a sick son of bitch." Timothy joined me in the living room, and I told him everything that was said on the phone. Timothy, wanted to know what Eric was talking about, but we would have to wait until the morning, when Beth awoke.

Morning was coming, Nessie, called as soon as she pulled up in the drive way. Jacob rode along. I figured he would, after she told him what happened.

" "Good morning Tatiana, Timothy. How are Ethan and his mom doing this morning?" Nessie asked.

" Good Morning. They are still asleep. Timothy came over , around two thirty, Ethan's dad called making threats. Even though I know I could handle him myself. I felt I'd play it safe."

" Good. Should have Seth, Leah, Paul, and I keep watch at night here anyhow when were eon patrol. Having a couple more eyes in the woods would help." Jacob added.

" That is great ideal, Jacob. Someone needs to watch over them, when my sister goes hunting, and home to change clothes. I don't trust the alarm system alone. I know it's hooked up to police, EMT's etc. itself, and they will know if the line is cut

But, with Jacob, and his pack around, watching the words. Eric, and whoever come with him to help, will not expect wolves watching and protecting." Timothy told us.

"Then it's set, I'll run back to La Push, let pack others know what, is going on. Nessie, don't you go back home until one of us, are with you. I'm not taking any chances with you and the babies. Stay calm, the second you feel a contraction, you tell someone, call me I'm here."

" Jake, I'll be fine. Tatiana, Daphne, or someone else will be here with me, Ethan, and his mom. Besides, someone from the pack will be across the street, and behind the house keeping watch all the time. So go!"

Jacob kissed Nessie, Timothy walked out with Jacob, talking about how they should take shifts until Mr. McBride was caught. Timothy promised Jacob that nothing would happen to Nessie or the babies. I heard Beth's door open, her footsteps were slow.

" Good Morning Tatiana."

I smiled at her " Good Morning Beth. I hope you don't mind but Timothy, and Nessie are here. There is something important, that Timothy and I need to discuss with you before Ethan wakes up."

"What happened? Did Eric try to get in the house?!" Beth's tone spoke with fear.

" No, not all. But he did call my cell phone. He kept saying that this was only the first or many strikes against you and Ethan, and that "YOU" know what he wants. And if he didn't get it. It be worse for the two of you, if you didn't give it too me."

Beth, shook her head, started crying. " He can't have it! I refuse to give that information to him! Everything I've done over the past twenty years, has been for Ethan. Yes I wasn't a good mom, to him at times. So others I'd be considered unfit. But there is no way in hell, that Eric will get his hands on the two most important things I've kept safe."

Nessie, and I sat Beth down. " Beth, what is it that Eric is after so bad?"

Beth took a deep breathe, Nessie got her some water.

" Here Mrs. Mc Bride. Take your time. Just know that were to help you and Ethan."

" Thank-you, both so much. Nessie, I didn't know you were expecting. How far along are you, if you don't mind me asking"

Nessie, smiled. " Seven months, but grandpa says I can go in earlier."

"Wonderful, do you know what you and Jacob are having?"

"Yes, two girls, and boy. Trust me I can't wait until this all over." Nessie joked.

"I remember when I was pregnant with Ethan and his twin brother."

" Wait, you mean to tell me Ethan has a twin brother?" I asked Beth.

" Yes, as far as Ethan knows, Edmond, doesn't exist. I have held Edmond's safe being silent all these years from Eric. When Eric found out, that I was having twins, he was wonderful until I became six months. Then things changed for the worse. The drinking, drug usage, beatings started. I was eight an half months, when Eric, came home in a complete rage. Eric had heard around town, that I had been sleeping with his brother Derek. There were no questions, just straight abuse. Of course it wasn't true. Eric threw me down the stairs, which caused me to go into pre-mature labor with the boys. Ethan, was born first, then Edmond. Eric had been put in jail. That's when I made the phone call. I thought if I kept one child, everything would be fine. Boy was I wrong, Eric, was in jail for one year. He went through rehab, promised to never ever to lay a hand on me or Ethan. "

" Beth, where is Ethan's brother Edmond?"

" Edmond, is in a school in Atlanta. Hearing Impaired School of Arts. Edmond is deaf. He's been there since the age of three. Derek, and Robin, Eric's mom and brother sent him there. After they found out what Eric had done, to me they came and got Edmond. I so wanted to leave, I should have listened to the voice in the back of my head. But I didn't. I wanted to have a happy home, try to make things work. I figured if Eric, had kept his promise, I'd bring Edmond home. They never changed. Years of verbal, mental, physical abuse started and I vowed that Edmond, was better off where he was."

" Beth, do you visit Edmond?" Nessie asked.

" Oh yes, I go down every summer in June. I use to take Ethan, but since he has gotten older, working he doesn't go. I planned to tell Ethan about his brother, last year. "

" Beth, I don't mean to be pushy. But how did Eric find out about Edmond?"

" Derek called, to let us know their mom Robin had passed away. I was on the phone talking about arrangements, for the funeral. Eric picked up the phone, over heard the conversation. Derek was telling me, that Edmond, had a graduation coming up, he would love to finally met his twin brother. I figured since we were going to be down there for the funeral. Why not? Eric and I fought. I told him the truth as to why, Edmond was living with us., he was furious. He beat. When he left that night. I called Derek, told him to move Edmond quickly. His safe being was very important to me. There was no way in hell, I was going to let Eric abuse Edmond like he was doing to me."

" I don't mean to pry, Beth. I know this a whole lot. But when did he start beating on Ethan?"

" When we moved here to Forks. Ethan, picked up a job started saving money for college. I told Ethan, make something of yourself. Don't let anyone or anything hold you back. Eric found out Ethan was working. I was too nothing much, but I didn't like staying home. Eric found out where I was working, came to my job, made horrible scene, that when I was fired. That when I started drinking again, not paying attention home or Ethan. I even stopped staying in contact with my other son. This time I have to get it right girls. I want Edmond and Ethan to meet each other."

Nessie and I sat there in awe. I looked at Nessie, and she knew what I was thinking. There could be no way, Ethan would be changed , if he knew about his brother. Unless I waited, until after he was changed to tell him about Edmond. That wouldn't be fair either. " Beth, Eric said there were two things he wanted. What is the second thing?"

" That would be the trust funds, Robin left behind. Both worth three hundred million dollars a piece. Eric wants them to spend on drugs. The boys can't get them until they are both twenty-five years old. Robin, left Derek one too, and myself. Eric is pissed he get's nothing"

"WOW!" both Nessie and I said at the same time.

" this why I want a divorce from Eric, and move Ethan far away. Maybe south, or even back east. Someplace where my boys can be safe and sound away from their monster of a father. This time I'm going to make it. No back sliding." Beth told us.

" Girls, thank-you for everything, really, especially listening. But right now I need to shower. My sponsors'' are on their way over here, plus I'm heading to Seattle, to look for a car."

"Beth, no thank-you for sharing with us both. I have to check on Ethan anyways."

Beth hugged us both, and left the kitchen. Nessie, grabbed a bowl started cooking breakfast for the three of them, and I went and checked on Ethan.

" Good Morning handsome."

"Good morning beautiful, how is my mom doing?" Ethan asked.

" She is fine. Your mom is a very brave, strong woman Ethan. She loves you very much. Never forget that."

" Tati, is there something wrong? Is she hurt? Did my dad come back?"

"No, no, no. Everything is okay. Your mom is the shower. Her sponsors' are on their way to come pick her up. You on the other hand need lay here and rest. Nessie is here to come us company, Jacob will be back later. After breakfast there is something I need to tell you. But right now I need check your temperature, change the bandage."

" Tatiana, I don't know what I did to get a great girlfriend and friends like the Cullen's, and wolf pack. But I'm glad we all met."

" I'm glad too." I told Ethan.