a/n Please note that all WitFit entries are unedited. No beta. I don't own Twilight.

***This takes place a year after chapter 11, Cordial and before chapter 12, Bow. The gifts Edward mentions are on my profile.

Word Prompt: Headphones

Plot Generator—Binding Blurb: In 500 words or fewer, write a blurb or a short entry about searching for the perfect gift.

"I see you," I said into the mouthpiece and waved down Emmett's truck. He pulled along side the curb and hopped out to help me with my bags.

"What's up, E," he said, wrapping me in his signature bear hug.

I returned the hug just as tightly. "Nothing much."

My earbuds snagged on his jacket when we pulled away. "Oh, these are cool. Who makes them," he asked as he detangled the red wiring from the zipper near his collar. Emmett didn't miss much.

"Where's my nephew? I thought he was coming." The best way to distract him was to talk about his son. Emmett's Christmas gifts were stashed in one of my bags - a pair of custom Beats headphones and iPad. He rarely splurged on things for himself so in my mind, he was worth an extravagant gift or two. I added an iPad mini and Beats earbuds like mine for Rosalie because knowing him, he'd end up letting her have his gifts within a month.

"I know but the drive is pretty long for him." Emmett tossed my bags in the truck bed and we got in to leave. "Plus, I wanted to make a stop in Seattle to see something at Tiffany's."

I smiled to myself as he started the engine. He could be vague all he wanted but I wasn't the only indulgent Cullen.

"That's cool. Oddly enough, I'd considered getting Bella something from there for Christmas."

He stiffened and didn't say anything, keeping his eyes focused on the road.

"Nothing too serious. I know jewelry might seem like a lot but it's not really. Something simple like a necklace," I rambled on. "That's all. Maybe a small diamond in it or a bracelet instead but the necklace is really nice. You'd like it. It would be simp-"

"E, just stop." He started muttering too low for me to hear.

"What are you saying?"

"I'm saying 'Why am I always the one that has to break shitty news to my brother'," he practically shouted. He shifted his eyes to me quickly. "See? That look? You're killing me, E. I honestly thought someone told you. I thought you said you and B are talking."

"Yeah, but...emails mainly but she doesn't really...we talk just...not like we used to." I sighed heavily and slumped down in the seat, already assuming the worst. "Just spit it out, Em."

"Bella isn't coming home for Christmas. Renee and Charlie flew to New York two days ago to be with her."

We drove in silence for awhile, giving me time to process another holiday without Bella. It wasn't the worst I had assumed but things were still pretty fucking bad.