Hello everyone! Please forgive me for taking so very long to update. I have had so much going on, summer events, and work. But now that things have slowed down, I will be able to update more. I pray , I haven't lost any of my readers. I did see I gained a few new ones. Thank-you for adding me! I hope you all enjoy this chapter. I am working on another as I post this one. Enjoy. Love Always Alice!
I felt strong, but my body, hadn't fully recovered. My mom was attending meetings three times a day. I was proud of her. Tatiana, Nessie, Jacob, and the rest of my friends' stopped by everyday, to keep me company. Carlisle told me I could go back to school next week, but training for baseball was out for two weeks. Everything was quite for now.
I showered, changed my bandage, made my way to where my mom was, I heard a male voice.
" Beth, you do realize, you have been clean for four months, forty-two days, ten hours, thirty-two minutes, twenty five seconds."
" Really?"
" Yes, we are so proud of you, and I know Ethan is too."
I stood there smiling, Jasper, and Edward were both right. I couldn't believe it. I was so proud of my mom. Especially after everything the two of has had been through, the past week. I knew I had to buy her something special. She deserved it. Then the male voice became serious.
" Beth, I know this might seem rushed, or even out of line. But I was wondering if, you would like to go out on a date with me tomorrow?"
My mom, didn't say a word. That when I walked into the kitchen where they were.
"Good Morning Mom, sir."
" Oh good morning Ethan. Ethan, this is Brandon Cooper, Brandon, this is my son Ethan."
I shook his hand. " Nice to meet you Mr. Cooper."
"Please call me Brandon."
" Mom, Tatiana, is going to come pick me up, and were going to go over to Nessie & Jacob's house. So if you want to do anything today, or tonight go right ahead."
I wanted my mom, to know that she could have a life. She would need one sooner then what she thought.
"Are you sure Ethan?"
"Yes, I'm sure mom. I'm healing good. I know how far to push myself. Besides, I'm going to be helping Jacob, put cribs up. While the rest of the girls' are decorating for the baby shower tomorrow."
" Oh my goodness! That is right. Nessie's baby shower is tomorrow! I have to go buy her something."
"Beth, I'll take you, if you don't mind?"
I started smiling, hoping my mom would take the bait. She had been so busy with meetings, and taking care of me when Tatiana, and the other's were not around, she deserved, some time away from home. Brandon, looked at me nodded his head in agreement.
"Are you sure Brandon? I mean This going to take some time. Nessie, is having three babies. I need to call her aunt."
" Beth, I have nothing planned for today, you don't have go to any meeting. I think driving to Seattle, would be great today." Brandon told my mom.
" Ok, let me make this quick phone call, and we can head out. Ethan, promise me you will be careful, not over do yourself."
" I promise mom. You and Brandon, have fun today."
My mom called Bella, to find out where Nessie was registered. Brandon and I made are way to the living where watched the news. There had been a string of home evasions, and people getting robbed, on the out skirts of Forks, Brandon nor I wanted my mom, shopping alone. Especially since they hadn't caught my dad, locked him up for harming us both.
I sent Tatiana, a text message letting her know, that I was ready. Having my girlfriend, drive me around felt weird. I wondered, if Jacob, would show me , how to make a necklace for her. My mom finished her phone call, to Bella. She was very excited to be going shopping. Tatiana arrived, knocked on the door, I opened it up greeting her with a kiss.
" Hi Tati. I missed you."
" Hello Ethan, I missed you as well. Is there someone else here?"
" Oh yeah, my mom's new boyfriend Brandon. He is a cool guy."
" That explains the different scent."
I laughed, grabbing her hand, walking her into the living room where Brandon, was waiting on my mom.
"Brandon, I'd like you to meet Tatiana, Tatiana, this is Brandon."
Brandon, stood looked at Tatiana. She looked at him.
" Tatiana, nice to meet you a….
" Oh it's very nice, to meet you too. Ethan, I don't mean to rude, but I think we need to get going. I want see your mom first. You do have your pain medicine correct?"
" Yep"
" Good."
Tatiana, walked to my mom's room . I looked at Brandon. He was smiling. " You have a very pretty girlfriend Ethan."
" Thanks. "
Brandon, returned to the couch, Tatiana came walking down the hall smiling, and laughing. Whatever my mom said to her made her smile brighter. I wondered what it could have been, I didn't want to pry. If it were important, Tatiana would tell.
" Ethan, your mom, wants to speak with you really quick."
Leaving Brandon, Tatiana alone would be fine.
" Brandon! What the hell are you doing here in Forks? It's been how long?"
"Tatiana, I swear I didn't know you and family lived here. Had I known, I would have never came. I'm not here for you. But I'm glad to see you again. How long has it been?"
" Twenty-five years. Ethan, can not know , that you know me or my family. When the time is right I will tell him. Promise me you will not let him know."
" I promise, but you do have to make time for me, at least once Tatiana. I'd like to know where you have been. You do owe me that."
" Here is my cell number. Call me when you get a chance away from Ethan's mom. I'll give you date, time, place. "
"Sounds good."
"What sounds good you two?" I asked walking back in the door.
" Oh, Brandon was just letting me know, that I shouldn't let you over do yourself today , when you are with Jacob, and if you feel tired rest awhile. I told him that sounds good. That's all Ethan."
" I promised my mom, and I to you two out here, the second I feel tired, or start hurting, I will rest"
"Tatiana, while I'm shopping, I want to pick you up something, What size do you wear?"
" Oh Beth, there is no need for that. You don't have to do that."
" I know I don't but I want too."
" I wear size, 10 in pants, shirts, extra large, especially t-shirts, shoes 6."
" Thank-you dear."
We all left the house at the same time, I set the alarm system. Tatiana drove off towards La Push first. She was telling me, how many years ago, that vampires were not even allowed on the land, but all that changed, once Jacob imprinted on Nessie. She said if Jacob had never imprinted on Nessie, of when Paul met Daphne, everything would have changed then. We made it to La Push, Jacob, Seth, Paul, and Leah all came out of the woods as wolves. I was amazed at their size. A few seconds later six more slender wolves appeared. "Who are they ?" I asked Tatiana.
" Ethan, those are the new members', of the pack. Two of them are Seth's children, the other four belong to Leah."
" WOW! I guess a lot has happened since I've been laid up."
" Not too much. There children have been phasing for some time now. It was Jacob, and Leah who decided it was time for them, to learn."
Jacob, Seth, Paul, turned around to go phase back, three others followed them. Leah went in another direction, three followed her too. I figured they were all females.
" Hey Ethan, how are you doing? Nice to see you walking on your two feet again."
" Hi Jake, it is nice to be out and walking again. I thought this day would never come. I still have to take it easy though."
" That's cool. Hey Tatiana. How are you? "
" I'm good Jacob. How are Nessie, and the babies doing?"
" Good, she working my nerves, and eating everything she can get her hands on."
We all laughed. Leah, walked out with three smaller girls'. " Hi Tatiana, Ethan, how are you both doing?" she asked.
"Were good. How about you?"
Leah sighed. " Well who ever said motherhood, was easy told a big fat lie! I'm tired, but it's worth losing the energy."
"Ahhh, well Jacob, Nessie sure will have their hands full when their babies get."
" Yes we will. Ethan, are you staying here, or going with the girls?"
" No way man! I'm staying with my kind. Male kind. I don't need you guys , making fun of me. Besides there is something I need your help with Jacob,"
" Sure."
I gave Tatiana, a kiss told her I'd call her later. She made sure to tell Jacob the rules my mom set for me. Jacob, Seth and the others would make sure I'd listen. As soon the car was of my sight, I turned to Jacob, and the guys.
" Hey guys, I need some help. I want to make something very special for Tatiana, and her sister, an brother."
Seth, the three younger guys smiled. Paul, just stood there. " Ethan, your in the right place. We all can help. Matter when were done, putting the cribs together, and dropping them off , we can start." Paul said.
"Cool."
Three hours past, we finished setting up the cribs, loading them in the back of Paul's truck drove them to Cullen's. We were greeted by Alice, & Daphne. The guys were all gone hunting, wouldn't be back until late. Jacob, told us what room to place them. Paul, stopped to talk to Daphne. This was something new, that happened while I was being nursed back to health.
"Jacob, I think you better have someone, patrol for you day after tomorrow." Alice told him.
" Is that the day, their coming?"
Alice just smiled, and giggled. " Yes. Were all going to be here. It's going to happen fast."
" Thanks Alice."
"Your welcome."
I laughed, and thought about, how my mom would never become a grand mother, due to me being changed. The feeling broke my heart, I'd wish there could be something I could leave behind, so she would have me with her for ever..
" Let's get going guys' We have some other things to do. Besides I don't want to give pixie a chance to put us on decorating duty." Jacob told us.
" You know I'll do it too, Jacob Black. Every single one of you except Ethan, I'll make him gift wrap gifts. You have one minute to leave."
Alice, didn't have to worry, we out of the house in less then thirty seconds. Paul started his truck, headed back to La Push.
" Ethan, have you set a date, for when you will be changed?" Seth asked me.
" I did want to wait until I finished high school, but with there only being four and half months of school left, and my mom wanting to move Seattle, I'm thinking this summer. There is way to much happening, and I don't want to feel helpless if something should go down."
" Four months? That soon?" Nick said.
" Yeah I know, but Brandon, is a good guy. Ever since my dad, attacked us. I feel there is a rush."
" You do know, your going to be home schooled, unless you are like Bella when she became a immortal." Jacob told me.
" What do you mean like Bella?"
" When Bella, was changed, the first time she went hunting, she caught the scent of a human, she didn't like it. Their scent made her nose , and throat burn. She killed another deer. Edward, Jasper, Carlisle, say it's because when she was human, she couldn't stand the smell of human blood either, so it carried over with her. " Jacob explained to me.
" So, Bella has never ever killed a human, in the seventy years she has been immortal?"
" Not a single one."
" WOW!" I yelled.
" Bella, told you everything right?" Jacob stopped walking looked at me.
" I only heard, a small amount, when she was talking to Tatiana. I guess I should have listened more."
" It's cool. I'll make the story short. You see, Bella could never could stand the smell, of human blood. One day in school they had to do blood type testing, and Bella became sick. That when her and Edward, started their relationship. Bella said human blood smelled like rust, salt, mold mixed together. Carlisle, says that same instinct she had being human, carried over when she became immortal."
"Well I hope, I'm like her,. I think Tatiana's family would relax better, so would the pack."
" You do slip up Ethan, but as long as it isn't here in Forks, La Push, you will be fine. Do you know when you will be changed?
" I'm thinking spring in May. May 18th"
" Why that date?"
" I don't know. Just seems right."
Jacob and I continued our talk, and started looking for designs, to where I could start making Tatiana something. I knew it would take time. We found something very beautiful, and Jacob, Paul, Seth and I rode into Forks to get the molds. By the time we arrived back, it was time for me to take my medicine, and rest. I didn't want my boys getting yelled at. Paul, showed me which room, and left me to rest. As I started falling asleep, thoughts of how my mom, would take the news of my death raced through my mind as I fell asleep.
I dreamed of something happening, just bits and pieces would show. I could see my mom and Brandon together, happy. Then a boy my age came and stood by them. I didn't recognize him. He looked sad. and looked just like me. Had my mom and Brandon had a child after they thought I was dead? If that were the case I knew my mom would be safe, happy she really made it being sober. Tatiana was standing by my side, telling it was time to leave. Darkness came, cold, wet, waterfall in a far wooded place. I could hear screaming, yelling. Paul, Jacob, Nessie, Daphne, Tatiana, and Rose were all together.
" Stop all of that damn yelling! Or I'll kill the wolves!"
" What do you want from us! We know nothing, just let us go!" Nessie voice yelled.
" Shut- up! When the other's return we will decide on what to do with you."
" You better pray I don't get free these chains, and kill you bastard! " Paul's voice yelled.
" Paul, don't they will come, They have to come. It's only a matter of time." Daphne told him.
" They will come, I know it's hard for Alice, to see but I know they will come for us. All them will" Rose told them.
I started walking towards the waterfall, every few steps it seemed it would take me for ever to reach.
" Isn't this a lovely surprise. Another who has tried to come save them. Well since you are here, you might as well join them!"
I didn't know the voice, or face. But I started a struggle with them. Whoever they were, they were much stronger. I woke up in a cold sweat. I noticed Jacob was standing there in door way.
" Nightmare?"
" Yeah, I think it's the medicine."
Yeah they do mess with your head at time."
Jacob, I've made my mind up. May 18th, has to be the day I am turned. "
" Are you sure Ethan? I mean once it starts, there is no turning back."
" Yes, I'm sure. May 18th is the date."
" I'll let Paul, and the other know then." Jacob told me.
I stood from the bed. Sent a text to Tatiana, letting her know that, when we seen each other later I'd let her know, that I picked a date to be changed.
Tatiana, replied back, and told me she was on her way to come pick me up, in couple hours.
" Bout time sleepy head." Paul spoke to me.
" Yeah, that what it seems like. Hi Daphne."
" Hi Ethan. How did you sleep?"
" very good. Thank-you for asking. How is practice going with Edward?"
There was silence, between the three of us. I wondered what happened. But I didn't feel like being too nosey.
" I haven't practiced, in a few days. Paul distracts me every time he comes around, Edward, my parent's an Dr. Cullen are trying to figure out why. It has never happened before. " Daphne explained to me.
" Wow. Paul do you know why?"
" No, I don't like that I do distract her. Her voice is beautiful. But also her defense to protect herself. I 'd feel bad, if something happened to Daphne, due to me being around.. I hope they find out soon."
"I'm sure they will. Did Jake tell the news?"
" Yeah, I think it's great. "
"Thanks. Where is Jake?"
"Jake, Seth, the rest of the pack are outside in the garage. Melting stuff for your project. They should be just about done. Then you can get started."
"Well I'll leave you two alone. It was nice seeing you Daphne, I hope everything works out for the best for you."
" Nice to see you too, I'm sure I'll see you soon. Bye."
Walking out to the garage, I received a test from Alice.
"Ethan, that is perfect date. Congrats!. Carlisle, Edward, and Bella already know. No one will say anything to anyone else."
I shouldn't have been surprised, Of course Alice would know. I knew didn't have to worry about those who knew telling anyone else. I smelled a familiar scent, which was weird.
" Ethan Mc Bride! Where are you? Don't make me bite Jacob!" Tatiana's voice waved through La Push grounds. I started laughing, so did the other guys too. I wondered how long before she arrived to where we were. Jacob hid her what I was making her.
" Tatiana calm down, everything is fine babe."
" Don't you babe me mister, I made a promise and I'm keeping it. We can't have you, getting an infection. Besides, I have a hot bath waiting for you at my house. Your staying the night there."
" Do you think that is wise Tati?
" It's fine. Were going to be together for eternity anyhow."
Before I could utter a word, the guys were making kisses noises, and placing bets on what would happen. " I have 50 that he gets lucky." Seth told them. Jacob looked at him. " Only 50? I raise you 25 that is doesn't happen at all. Ethan barely can move, he isn't like us." Paul walked over and put his bid in too. "75 huh? Well I raise it another 25, which makes it 100 , and I say they have heavy foreplay, and they do it in the morning which starts at midnight." Jacob and Seth looked at him, and thought about it for a minute. " BET! May the best man win!"
Tatiana rolled her eyes, and I laughed. " Ok guys I'll see you tomorrow. before the baby shower. Jacob we can work on that project some more tomorrow right?" Jacob nodded his head. Tatiana, drove me to her house in ten minutes flat.
" Tatiana, there is something really important, I want to discuss with you along with everyone else after my bath. I fell everyone should know this.'
"Is it bad? I hope not, I have a nice evening planned for us."
" No actually it's good news. I think, no you will be excited, as to what I have tell everyone."
Tatiana smiled, walking closer to me. She inhaled my scent, and touched my face, I looked into her golden eyes. I loved everything about her, from the color of her eyes, scent, softness of her lips, her silky dark brown hair. Tatiana was the most beautiful girl I had ever met. And to know that she and I were going to be together forever, made everything better.
"Ethan, you should really get in the tub now. I don't know how much longer, I can stand here without hurting you."
" Tatiana , you won't kill me. I know you wont. I'll be glad when we don't have to worry about this. I hate not being able to fully be with you."
" Ethan, I love you. But we still can't do anything. You know why. Your still healing, we have to be careful you what Carlisle said."
" Right careful."
I kissed her soft sweet lips, before entering the bathroom. I walked in where the hot steamed hit me. As I closed the door, I noticed there was a robe, and small note.
" Enjoy your bath, I'll have dinner ready. Love Tati."
I smiled. How did I deserve such a wonderful girl, and to know that we would be together forever, made everything better.
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