Chapter 4

Christmas Eve came by fast and with her, also did the Cullen kids and the non-Cullen kids. Esme and Carlisle walked constantly to the door to greet a friendly neighbor or to invite someone else in; by now their living room was almost full; except for the two rebels who probably fought too much in their way and were running a little late.

"Mom, Have Edward and Bella called?" Asked little Alice getting impatient.

"They'll be here soon. You know those two, they're probably playing "who makes the other one explode first" or whatever."

"They're unbelievable! Jazzy and I have some news for everyone and they are ruining our timing."

"Patience, dear. Patience." Said Esme soothingly.

When the doorbell rang, Alice didn't hesitate in running to get it, knowing exactly the only people that would be missing. She was about to start her rant when she noticed the two rather beautiful girls in the door.

Edward peeked his head from between both of them and excused himself. "Ali, Mom, Dad I'm sorry we're late, but we had special guests that wanted to tag along, I hope its okay."

"Sure thing, everyone is welcome!" Exclaimed Esme excitedly as she ushered everyone in.

"I would like you to meet Tanya and Kate Denali. Girls, these are my mom, dad and sister Alice. If you see that guy telling that ridiculous story in that corner, it would be Emmett and by his side is Rose, his wife. And the one that's coming our way, the blond guy would be Jasper." He said as they walked inside the room, leaving their coats. Trailing behind was Bella, and even if it took about two minutes for Alice to register, when she noticed she squealed and ran to hug her tightly.

"And Alice I see you've met Bella." Joked Edward with his tour-guide voice.

The group separated from then on and they were all greeting old friends, or strangers made little talk until the same little group as always found their way to each other again. Bella hugged Rose for the second time, balancing from side to side, whispering how much they'd missed each other. Alice rested her head against her boyfriend's shoulder and Edward and Emmett caught up to what they'd been doing. Kate and Tanya kept mostly by themselves, offering smiles and pleasantries. Charlie found the group and chatted for a while before he excused himself and Sue from the rest of the party, hugging Bella goodbye. It was a fact that Bella felt more at family here with the Cullen's than down the Reservation so, since years she'd spent holidays with her second family.

Once the strangers began to make their way out and only closer family stayed behind, Alice declared she had an announcement to make. To the surprise of everyone, it was the shy and quiet Jasper who did the talking.

"Alice and I wanted our friends and family to know that after being together for three years, we've decided to take a step in our relationship and move in together." His cheeks were a bit pink from embarrassment and it didn't help that "the gang" started cheering and yelling it was about time, while the rest of the people clapped.

Alice took the word "But the big news is that actually…" They didn't let her finish because Emmett and Edward had started a wave of "Baby, baby, baby!" Insinuating they were pregnant. "No! No, no, no!" Exclaimed Alice rapidly. "It's a bit too early for that." Now she was the one turning pink. "We wanted to share with our close ones that we have decided to return back home. For good." She rushed before she could be interrupted again, or lost her nerve.

A sea of people started hugging and congratulating them. It was such great news that they were here to stay.

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