Disclaimer- Don't own Twilight.
A/N- Thanks for all the reviews from last chapter, all of them are appreciated. This chapter has some cute Edward and Jacob moments and the confrontation with Bella, so please enjoy.
Hearing a slight whimpering, Edward opened his eyes and pulled Jake into a tighter hug. Smiling he was happy that the teen was starting to trust him. A small strand of hair appeared over Jake's eyes and he pushed them away. The whimpering stopped. Turning his head, the tiny digital clock on the nightstand said that it was 8:00 in the morning. The entire night Jake had woken up in fright only to fall back asleep, when he realized that he was safe with Edward.
The crisp smell of bacon entered his nostrils, giving Jake a kiss on the forehead; Edward got out of bed and walked downstairs. In the kitchen, he saw Esme frying the bacon and making waffles at the same time. Carlisle was chopping up fresh fruit for them to have. "Smells good," said Edward taking a seat at the island counter.
"Morning," said Esme. "Is Jacob awake?"
"No still asleep."
Carlisle poured him a cup of fresh coffee and handed it to him. Last night was interesting when he and Esme had come home to find out about what Jacob had done at the wedding and that he was staying over. What really surprised them was when Edward confessed that he loved Jacob. "Son, it would be good if you gave me some details about Jake," Carlisle said. "There is no doubt that he is suffering mentally."
"Of course he is," Edward whispered. "He lost his job and was violated by some sick bastard."
"You mean violated as in raped?"
"Yes sir."
Carlisle and Esme were stunned by the news. "Son has he sought out professional help?"
"I don't know; he was in the hospital for awhile, so I guess that he saw someone. I'm trying to get him to trust me at this point." Hearing footsteps, Edward turned and saw Jacob slowly walking into the kitchen. "Hey how did you sleep?"
"Okay," replied Jake taking a seat next to him. Yawning he rubbed his sleep filled eyes. Today he wasn't looking forward in returning home to get his son. There would be a confrontation with Billy among other things. "Can I have some coffee please?"
Edward poured him a cup. "Do you want milk, cream or sugar?"
"None, I need it black right now," he said drinking it.
Esme put a plate of Belgian waffles and bacon in front of Jake. "Here you go honey, something to put some meat on you."
"Thank you ma'am." Finishing off the coffee, Jake started to devour his food. It had been a while since he had a decent breakfast. Cutting off a large piece of waffle, Jake swallowed it whole.
Edward just chuckled at the sight. "Hey slow down there is more."
"Sorry, I haven't had a good breakfast in a long time."
"Hey what about when I made you breakfast?"
"Sorry it wasn't as good as this," Jake said smiling playfully.
Edward's heart soared; this was the first time that Jake had given him a truly genuine smile. "Well I guess I have to work on my cooking ability just to appease your stomach."
"Good morning," cried Alice rushing into the kitchen, immediately she grabbed a plate of food and started to devour it just like Jacob. "Glad I get some good food, the cafeteria at school sucks. Seriously I have lost weight instead of gained. Jake what are you plans today?"
Jake's smile went away. "Nothing just go and get my son. Hell knowing the shit I pulled off last night me and Dad are going to get into an argument." Thinking about the impending talk, Jake stopped eating and stared down at whatever was left of his breakfast. "Thanks for the food Mrs. Cullen," he said getting up to walk out.
Edward shot a dirty look at Alice, before following him. The two walked in silence to his bedroom. "Hey you don't have to speak with your dad," Edward said pulling him into a hug.
"Might as well get it over with. Can I borrow some clothes? I'll pay you back somehow."
"You don't have to do anything. Do you want me to come with you?"
"No, I'll come back afterward. Might need to spend the night here, before my flight tomorrow."
"Or you can stay in my cabin tonight."
"Oh you did mention you had one. How far away is it?"
"Like two miles. Once you get Elijah, I'll give you tour." Smiling Edward got Jake some clothes.
Being fearful of what Edward would think of his cuts, Jake changed in the bathroom. Coming out he saw Edward already dressed and sitting on the bed. Edward patted the space next to him. Sitting down Jake leaned a little against the older man. "Did you come all the way here just to tell me about getting a job?" Jake asked.
"Yes and I was in the need of a break. I just finished all my scenes for the movie, now it's time to just focus on promoting my album and tour."
"What about Bella?"
"I need to do that before anything else. Don't worry things will run smoothly with her." In the back of his mind, Edward doubted the statement. "Go get Elijah and once you come back; we'll do something fun."
"Like what?"
Edward just kissed him on the cheek. "That's a surprise." Shrugging Jake just left wondering about Edward.
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Unlike yesterday the small red house wasn't alive with hustle and bustle; there was an eerie calm about it. Getting out of the rabbit, Jake entered the house only to be jumped on by Elijah. "Where were you," demanded the toddler.
"With Alice, hey big guy where's grandpa?"
"Right here Jacob," said Billy rolling towards them. "Elijah go to the bedroom, while I talk to your father. Elijah did was he was told. Billy led Jake to his room and closed the door. "You should be satisfied that you ruined your sister's wedding."
"It was an accident, I didn't plan on fighting Paul; the bastard got in my way. Look I'm sorry and I'll make it up to her."
"When did you start drinking?"
"A couple years ago, look I normally don't get drunk; I was just stressed out about everything in my life."
"Like what Jacob? You never call me and tell me anything about your life in Los Angeles. Only time I hear from you is to tell me that Elijah is fine. I had to find out from Quil's mother that you were even in the hospital. Since you've left I know nothing about you. Do you still work at that clothing store, are you doing okay in college? Tell me something Jacob."
Jake stared at the ground as tears fought to come out. "I'm sorry Dad."
"Sorry doesn't make up for everything Jacob. I've know I haven't been the best father since your mother died."
"You've been great."
"Really? You ran off, Rebecca lives in Hawaii and Rachel married Paul. All three of you have children that you're not ready for, especially you."
"I take care of Elijah without anyone's help, so don't you dare say that I'm not ready for him."
"You were clueless when he was born. Don't you remember that you would stick him outside your door, when he cried at night? I had to come and rock him to sleep. You helped you out financially? It was me; you still aren't ready to effectively take care of him."
"Yes I am," Jake shouted.
"Then where the hell were you last night? To hung over to comeback and ask if your son was okay? He cried all night for you and you didn't even have the audacity to answer your fucking cell phone. So don't give me shit."
"Old man I'm doing the best I can; you have no idea about our lives, so you have no reason to judge us."
"Bullshit Jacob."
"Fuck this, I don't need you fucking harping on me." Opening the door, Jake walked out and got Elijah and their stuff.
"Daddy what happened," asked Elijah."
"Nothing." Returning to Billy, Jake glared at him. "Since you have so much to criticize; me and Elijah are leaving. I don't know when you'll see us again, so goodbye old man." Without another word, Jake put Elijah in the rabbit and drove off to the Cullen's.
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Edward looked at the beaten up Volkswagen rabbit as it pulled into the driveway. Jake had just called him to say that he was ready to see the cabin. Running up to it, he got in to see Jake face covered in tears. "Hey what happened?"
"Nothing," Jake whispered. "Can we see your cabin?"
"Sure do you want me to drive?"
"Yes."
Switching positions, Edward started the short drive to his other home. "Elijah how are you," he asked.
"Good, Grandpa mad at Daddy," the toddler revealed. "Where we going?"
"To my house." Pulling onto a dirt road, Edward drove a few minutes, before pulling in front of a two- story stone cabin nestled between a pair of giant trees. "Here we go."
"I didn't imagine this," said Jacob in awe
"Well I wanted to design a home that had an English countryside feel, so I decided that a stone home was the best." Getting out Edward led them around. On the outside the cottage was made out of smooth grey stones, moss and ivy appeared on the sides. Inside the house had a rustic and homey feeling.
"Who takes care of it," asked Jacob.
"My mother has a cleaning crew come in every week and she does most of the gardening." Edward showed them the first floor that had small kitchen and dining room, plus a living room. "When I had this built I didn't want something to big, just a small comfortable size." Upstairs, they saw three bedrooms and the bathrooms."
"Does Bella ever come here?"
"No, I didn't even bother to create a room for Renesmee."
"Edward, we live here," asked Elijah.
"Maybe. So Jake what do you think?"
Jake stared out one of the windows. "You're lucky, why would you have a home that you don't use?"
"I do come here for stress breaks, when I have a chance to." Making sure Jake saw him; Edward wrapped his arms gently around his waist and pulled him into a hug. "This will be our place, if you want it to be."
"I can't afford to take care of this place."
"Then let me pay for everything and you'll just live here." Pressing his nose against Jake's hair, he inhaled the sweetness of it. "Whenever you have to get away just come here, that's what it's for," Edward murmured.
Jake felt weird as he was held by Edward, for the first time in awhile he actually felt safe. Leaning into the older man, Edward started to rock him. They stood that way for a few minutes. Elijah watched happy that his daddy was being held instead of hurt.
Humming Edward started to sing in Jacob's ear. Turning his head slightly, Jake looked into Edward's green eyes. "Will you ever hurt me?"
"Never, let's enjoy the moment for awhile," Edward said. Jake nodded and leaned more into him.
Time seemed to pass to quickly as they finally broke apart from each other, after Elijah started to complain that he had to go to the bathroom. Edward took the child's hand and escorted him out as Jake continued to look out the window. The feeling of warmth radiated through his body. Before he knew it, Edward came back and continued what they were doing.
"Did you miss me?" Edward asked. Jake just nodded yes. "We can't stay this way forever, how about you and me go bike riding. I have a few mountain bikes in the shed and one has a child seat."
"I haven't been mountain biking in years."
"Well then let's go." Edward took them to the shed, where three never used bikes sat in perfect condition. Taking the one with the child seat, Edward strapped Elijah in and put on his helmet. Jake felt nervous being back on a bike, but all of his nervousness went away, once Edward led them on a trail.
For three hours they biked through various trails, returning to the cabin exhausted. Once they were inside, Jake collapsed on a sofa with Elijah in his arms. Immediately the two drifted off to sleep. Edward smiled as he watched them. Getting his camera, he took a couple pictures for keepsakes. Yawning Edward settled himself on another couch and took a nap.
Waking up a couple hours later, Edward showered and decided that he would go into town and get some take out. "Hey Jake wake up," he said shaking the teen awake.
Still sleepy, Jake sat up and yawned. "What?"
"I'm going into town to get us some dinner. Is there anything special that you would want?"
"No."
"Okay take a shower and I'll be back soon," Edward said kissing him on the cheek.
Jake sat a little stunned and smiled at the gesture. Maybe Edward was different from Damian. Getting up, Jake hopped in the shower with Elijah, got dressed and started to set the small table in the dining room. It took almost 45 minutes for Edward to come back.
"Sorry it took so long," Edward said as he put the plastic bags on the table. "They were busy."
Jake looked into the bags. "What'd you get?"
"Chinese food, lo mein, pot stickers, fried rice, spare ribs, egg foo young, and egg rolls." Edward took out the cartons then started to put food on his and Elijah's plates. "I forgot to ask do you like Chinese food?"
Jake nodded as he put rice on his plate. "I love it, where we used to live there was a great take-out place nearby. Thanks for doing this Edward."
"It's my pleasure." Dinner consisted of small talk; Edward was glad that he was having a meal with someone he actually loved. He wondered how they would do this when they were on tour. "What time is your flight tomorrow?"
"It's at ten in the morning. When are you going back?"
"I'm flying back to New York tomorrow night, but I might try to get a flight earlier. Jake, do you want to use my apartment, once you go back to L.A.?"
"No, we'll be fine."
"What about finding a job?"
Jake stared at his food. "I've been looking for one, but haven't found anything."
"What have you done for money?" Jake didn't answer as he kept staring down at his food; Edward noticed tears starting to drip onto the plate. Then it dawned on him. "Jacob, you haven't even after what happened?"
"What choice do I have," Jake managed to say as he tried to hold back his tears.
"You have me that's what you have." Edward pulled him into his arms. "You'll always have me."
"Don't say that; you don't know what will happen in the future. My mom said she would never leave me and look what happened to her; she is buried somewhere."
"Okay that was the wrong thing for me to say." Pulling Jake closer, Edward started to rock him. Eventually Jake started to calm down. "Do you want to go lay down for awhile?"
Jake pulled himself away. "I'm not a child." Returning to the food, he put more on his plate and ate until his stomach painfully told him to stop. Groaning he almost threw up everything. "Elijah are you done?"
Elijah nodded and said, "Yes Daddy. Can I eat ice cream?"
Edward slapped his head. "I forgot to get dessert; do you want to go into town for ice cream?"
"No," Jake said. "Actually I need to go back to La Push and apologize to Rachel."
"Jacob, we've been having an enjoyable day, please don't go and mess it up. How are you getting to the airport tomorrow?"
"My friend Leah is going to drive me, Quil, Embry and Alice back in her SUV. Why?"
"Because since I have to go back to, I'll just drive you, Elijah and Alice in the rental car I got. Go say sorry to your sister, but you have to come and spend the night here."
"Whatever."
Helping clean up, the Jake left Elijah with Edward and drove back home. Walking in he could hear the distinct sounds of the twins talking rapidly, while Leila tried to jump into the conversation. Swallowing whatever was left of his courage, he walked into the living. All eyes were on him. In the room there were the twins, Leila, Rebecca's husband Johnny, Paul and Billy. "Rachel can I talk to you in private," Jake asked.
She shot her brother a death glare. "Sure." The two went outside away from the others ears. "So you finally came back," she said folding her arms.
"Yes, look I just wanted to apologize for what I did last night; I didn't mean to spoil your wedding."
"And?" She made a motion for him to keep going.
"I was an asshole."
"And!"
"Okay and I shouldn't have fought Paul; he was only trying to stop me from messing up the reception. And I need to apologize to him to."
"Thank you and I accept what you said." She pulled her little brother into a hug. "What happened between you and Dad earlier?"
"I don't want to get into that." Taking a deep breath, Jake went back inside and gave a small apology to Paul for being an ass. Paul still bitter about yesterday accepted it to please Rachel. "I'm going to spend the night at Alice's so I'll see you guys tomorrow morning," Jake said walking out saying a quick goodbye.
When he got back to the cabin, Elijah was already ready for bed and was sitting on Edward's lap as they watched a movie. "How did it go," Edward asked.
"Better then expected," Jake said sitting next to him. They continued to watch the movie, until Elijah fell asleep.
Edward put the child to bed and returned to Jake. In a gently move, he placed Jacob on his lap and started to rock him. "You kind of remind me of an infant."
"Why?"
"Because you liked to be rocked." Taking in the teen's scent, Edward gently kissed the top of his head and boldly slipped one of his hands under Jake's shirt and started to massage his back. Jake stiffened and tried to pull away. "I'm not going to hurt you."
"Why are your hands in my shirt?"
"To get you to relax. Jacob listen to me, never in my life will I ever hurt you or Elijah. I need you to seriously trust me. Since we've met have I ever brought you pain?"
"No. If you hadn't met me that night at the party would you have slept with me the night you picked me up?"
Edward stiffened, "I'm not going to lie, yes I would have. Jake the only reason I go out and look for prostitutes to fuck is to relieve stress, but it doesn't always help," he confessed.
"Will we have sex?"
"Not until you feel right. If I have to wait years, I'll do it."
"Bullshit, how many people have you slept with since we met?"
"Over five that I remember. Jake when we're together, I will never cheat on you."
"I don't believe you, that's like me saying that I'm going to stop selling myself. I'm not while I'm out of a job."
"You have a job now."
"I don't start working for another two months."
"Well then let me pay for things, I don't want anyone touching you like some object," Edward growled. "You're mine."
A cynical laugh escaped from the teen. "Funny that's the same thing Damian says and he uses me like his own personal toy. Guess you're just like him."
Edward let out another growl. "No I'm not, don't you ever compare me to him. Jake, I know he has hurt you and Elijah and if you just tell me what; I can have him put in jail."
"It's none of your business," Jake said getting off of his lap. Yawning he went upstairs to sleep next to Elijah.
"Great," Edward said out loud as he headed off to bed.
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The next morning, Edward, Jacob and Elijah waited patiently for Alice to hurry up and get ready to go. Needing coffee, Edward went into the kitchen and saw Carlisle sitting at the table reading the morning paper. "Anything good," Edward asked.
"No." Reaching into his pocket, Carlisle pulled out a piece of paper. "This is the number for one of my colleagues that specializes in helping men deal with the pain of sexual abuse. I want Jacob to see him."
"Jacob won't go on his own," Edward pointed out.
"Then be his support system."
"Dad, I'm flying back to New York soon, I can't take him to every session."
"And I understand that, just give him the number. If he really wants help; then he'll set up something. "
"I'll do it," Edward said hearing Alice's voice coming from the stairs.
Bidding his parents good bye, Edward drove Elijah, Jacob and Alice to the airport. Before they got on the plane, Edward, in his disguise, pulled Jake aside. "Call me when you land," he said.
Jake nodded and looked at his feet. "I will, when are you coming back to Los Angeles?"
"Once I finish up some business in New York, then I'll be right back with you and Elijah." Turning Jake's head, he gave him a kiss on the cheek. "I love you."
"Um bye."
"Wait a second." Edward gave him the piece of paper. "This is someone that can help you."
"I don't need help."
"Yes you do, but it's your choice." He gave Jake another kiss. "I'll see you later."
"Bye."
--
A day later, Edward sat in his office in his apartment going over the contract. Today was the day that he was going to confront Bella. Feeling sick, he got up and called her inside. Bella came in with a glass of wine. It would be noted that she had been severely drinking all morning and most of last night. She didn't stick to her usual drinks; she started to mix anything that she could get her hands on. To be honest, she didn't know why she was drinking so much. "What," she asked letting out a burp. She could barely keep her head up as the alcohol slowly killed off her brain cells.
Edward motioned for her to sit in the chair across from him. "Look I'm going to make this quick. Our relationship is dead and there is no way that it can be repaired. I might as well say it; I want a divorce."
Bella sat there stunned for a minute. "What? There is no way that I'm losing you."
"There's nothing between us, it would be better for you and me to just end this. Not only for us, but also for Renesmee. I've already had a contract drawn out that says that if you just sign, I will provide you with enough money, so you and Renesmee can live comfortable for the next few years. Since I have invested so much into her, I will continue to pay for Renesmee's private school and for whatever college, she wants to go to."
"No this isn't happening. I love you."
"Don't delude yourself. Bella, I am giving you a very generous offer; I suggest you take it. Also for me not to pay child support, I am ordering a paternity test to be done."
"She's your fucking daughter," Bella screamed throwing down her wine glass. "Stop all of this, we're not breaking up."
"Yes we are," Edward hissed disgusted about how the situation was turning out. "Just sign the damn papers and get the hell out of my life."
"Why the hell are you doing this?"
"Because our relationship died a long time ago and besides, I have found someone better then you."
Bella's face turned a bright shade of red as she picked up an expensive vase and threw it at him, good thing she missed. "I'm not leaving."
Standing up Edward caught her by the wrists and applied pressure. "I'm not in the mood for this; I have other things to worry about. Now please just sign the goddamn papers." Making a hacking noise, Bella spit in his face. "Bitch."
"Faggot, you probably leaving me for some male slut that you've met. So tell me who he is."
"It's none of your business. Bella, I'm getting sick of this conversation, sign the damn papers and get your drunk ass out of my house."
"No Edward."
"You know there is nothing between us, so just do this one thing to make me happy. I'm not even going to file for custody, so you get Renesmee all to yourself."
"That's not the point. I'm not about to let you go Edward Cullen."
"Read my lips Bella. I don't want you." Letting go of her, he went and got the papers. "Be a damn adult for once and do this one little thing."
Growling she jumped on him and started to try to scratch his eyes out. "You bastard, you didn't even try in this marriage. All you care about is your whores."
"There is only one person that I care about and you are nothing like him," he said trying to get her off of him. Taking a deep breath, he threw her across the room. "I'm not trying to fight you Bella, but you are making this difficult." She didn't answer as she got up and charged towards him again. Edward caught her by the hair. "Stop this."
"Go to hell," she screamed kicking him. "I hate you; you've ruined my life." A rumble came from her stomach and vomit came out.
"Disgusting, do you enjoy drinking yourself to death? And to answer your statement, I haven't ruined your life; you've butchered mine. He pulled on her hair. "Stop acting like a fucking child and sign the papers."
"I'm not you doing what you've asked. No matter what you say or do, I am always going to be your wife." She spit in his face again this time the spit was mixed with contents from her stomach. Sickened Edward wiped his face with his free hand. "Do your parents know about this?"
"Yes they do as well as Rosalie and Alice."
"And that bitch Rosalie was glad that you're doing this."
Bella felt the roots of her hair be pulled out, as Edward yanked on her hair. "Don't you ever call my sister a bitch," he hissed. Taking more of a fistful of hair, he flung her across the room.
Hissing she landed against a wall. Getting up, she walked out only to return three minutes with a butcher knife. "I'm not leaving; I will fucking kill you first, before I ever let that happen."
Gulping Edward started to back up. "Put it down now Bella. This isn't funny."
Inching closer a psychotic smile crossed her face. "I'm not playing my love. You belong to me and only me."
"Bella please don't do something that you'll regret." In his mind, Edward tried to come up with a plan, but nothing was coming. He knew that Bella was beyond the stage to be bargained with reasonably. "Come on my beautiful swan put the knife down."
"No," she screamed lunging towards him luckily she only cut a little of his shirt as he moved away.
Renesmee, who was watching a movie in her bedroom, heard the commotion and thought that Edward was hurting her mommy. Getting up she walked into Edward's office and saw her mother trying to stab Edward as he tried to throw stuff at her. The six year old eyes swelled up with tears as she watched. Pee started to go down her legs as fear kicked in. "Mommy stop," she cried.
Bella couldn't snap out of her delusions to acknowledge her child. Taking the knife, she tried to stab Edward again.
"Renesmee run and call 911," Edward yelled. To frightened the child kept standing there in pure shock. "Run now!"
"Don't yell at her," Bella screamed as she ran towards Renesmee. She still had the knife in her hand. Edward jumped in front of the child and pushed Bella back. Pissed at the action, Bella rebounded and managed to cut his shoulder.
"Mommy," screamed Renesmee. She never thought Bella was capable of such an act. Looking up she saw her daddy was trying to protect her. "Daddy."
"Renesmee please run and call the police okay," he said pushing her out of the room.
Doing what she said, she quickly ran and called 911 and told them that her mommy was trying to kill her daddy. The operators immediately tracked the number and sent police to the residence.
As she did that, Edward tried to restrain Bella, but the younger woman used strength that he didn't know that she had. Running out of his office, she followed him downstairs to the front door. "You're not leaving me," she said.
"Yes I am, you've snapped."
"Because you did this to me," she screamed. "I've always been by your side." Lunging again, she managed to make another cut on his hand. "If I have to kill you, Renesmee and myself to make us a happy family then I'll do it." Running off again Bella went upstairs into her closet, with Edward close behind. Opening an old shoe box, she pulled out a gun.
All color left Edward's face when he saw it. "Bella please put it down."
"NO!" Bella had never in her life used a gun and really had no desire to kill Edward; she was just trying to scare him. At this point, she was scaring herself.
Hearing police sirens, Edward had no choice, but to run. Bella scared at what would happen accidently pulled the trigger, but didn't hit anyone. Running for his life, Edward found Renesmee and ran out the front door where the police were waiting. "She's in there with a gun," he cried.
"Sir please calm down, we're on this," said one of the officers.
As they went in, Edward held Renesmee in his arms, as she cried her heart out. "What's wrong with Mommy?"
"She's very sick in the head," Edward replied holding her tighter.
It took no longer then ten minutes for Bella to be lead out of the home in handcuffs. She had given up when she saw the police pointing their guns at her. Edward and Renesmee watched her be put into the squad car neither of them said a word.
A/N- So much drama, Bella is crazy, but it's all to blame on the alcohol, sometime in future chapters; I'll explain why she drinks.
Next Chapter- The aftermath.