-1Here is the extra chapter, since I was a big fat liar and didn't post on Sunday night. I will however post next Sunday night for sure, if not earlier. Much love! Btw, I don't own shit! Ok well I own my house, my car, My Husband, and my horses….ok so I actually own a lot of SHIT, but it's not Kellen Lutz or twilight so, what I own isn't as good. Enjoy this chapter, it's pivotal!

Chapter 13. Dinner with Mary Brandon.

It's been one week since Alice's accident and Jasper has not left her side. Emmett went back to Canada and will be there for the next month; did I mention Rose went with him?" Rose had been plastered to Emmett's side, and decided that she hadn't had a vacation in years, so she closed the shop for a month, and left with Emmett, yesterday. Mrs. Mary Branden called three days ago to see how Alice was, and asked if Mr. Branden and herself could come over to visit. Being the amazing friend I am, I decided that Alice had enough to deal with, so I invited them over for a dinner party; that I would be hosting. After, a rush of rules and requirements Alice, thanked me.

I have spent the last three days preparing. The house has been cleaned, the food has been ordered through a catering company, and I spent today getting a mini make-over. I am wearing make-up and a dress, yup! A fucking dress, and heels! Why do women subject themselves to this torture? But I have braved it all, and taken it all in stride in the name of Alice Branden, my best friend.

NOCK NOCK I sprinted as fast as I could to the door, without eating shit, because of those stupid ass heels. I grasped the door handle and opened the door with a smile; trying to remember to act classy, and like a lady. There on the doorstep stood a slightly older looking, botoxed, and breast implanted, version of Alice, and a beautiful dark haired, blue eyed, dimpled, slightly taller man. "Mr. and Mrs. Branden, Welcome, I am Bella, please come in." I motioned for them to step into the house.

"Bella, it's so nice to meet you, and thank you inviting us over for dinner….please call us Mary and Marcus" Alice's mom said as they stepped in, then she grabbed me in a tight hug, and whispered in my ear, " I think we will be great friend you and I." I just smiled and her and then I took their coats. I then motioned for them to follow me to the "No sitting Room", where Jasper and Alice were.

They both walked over to Alice, and gave her hugs and kisses on the cheek, then turned and took a seat. "Mom, Dad, this is Jasper, my boyfriend. Jasper this is Mary Branden and Marcus Branden. Alice motioned between Jasper and her parents.

Jasper stood up to shake their hands, "Pleased to meet you Mr. and Mrs. Branden."

"Oh, please….Mary and Marcus" Alice's mother smiled.

"Mary…Marcus." Jasper nodded at them as he said their names.

"Well, I hate to rush, but dinner is ready if you all are?" I interjected during a long silence.

"Sounds wonderful Bella." Alice's mother smiled

They all followed me to the formal dinning room. We all sat down across from each other. We began our meal, and Alice's father carried on a s quiet conversation with Jasper. Alice and her mother talked about clothes or something. Once we were done eating, and desert was being passed around, Alice's father turned to me. "So Bella! Alice tells me you are a Nurse Practioner at UCLA?" Alice's father asked.

ummm…..yeah you jackass…I have been your daughter friend for over four years!…oh right you never made it to any of the graduations! "Yes ( I smiled sweetly), Alice and I went to school together, I actually met her our first day. Then once we graduation from the RN program, she talked me into going through the Nurse Practioner program. Now we work together at UCLA."

"That's wonderful, I am so glad Alice has such a great friend" Alice's mother smiled at me.

"So, Bella, I have noticed your accent….where are you from?" Alice's mother seemed a little to interested in me.

"Well, I grew up in the small Georgian town of Desoto, on my family's farm. I moved here shortly after graduation four years ago."

"Oh, well you do have a lovely voice, and lovely eyes….and well a lovely everything for that fact" Alice's mother beamed at me, as Jasper snickered. He had been teasing me all day, about how lovely I looked, with make-up and a dress. I told him to eat me.

"I know doesn't she! I mean, she is gorgeous of course but, I gave her a mini make-over today…a little bit of make-up and poof her eyes just pop!…put her in a dress and some heels, and well, now she is just breathtaking….right?" Alice was so proud of her handy work.

"Hey now, I don't need make-up and make-over to look good! I think I am just fine Au' natural." I crossed my arms and scowled at Alice, she just giggled at me.

Alice's mother gasped my hand. "Bella, no matter how much make-up or beautiful clothes one can put on an ugly person they will still be that…..ugly (I raised an eyebrow and her)….ok let me put it in your terms…no matter what you can do to crap, it will always be a piece of shit! (I snorted)….Bella you having breathtaking natural beauty! And the innocence mixed with confidence that you have makes you quite unique!" She squeezed my hand, I blushed.

"Well, not only is Bella, "breathtakingly beautiful, but Alice tells me that Bella can sing and play the guitar!" Jasper chimed in, being an ass, smirking at me. Alice's mother was now vibrating in her seat as was Alice.

"You must play for us Bella! You must" Alice's mother gushed. I looked at Alice and her eyes where pleading. I figured I was the first friend that her parents ever cared to meet, or the only one they ever seemed to like. I couldn't let those puppy eyes down.

"ok, ok (I put my hands up in surrender) Why don't you all go into the den, I'll go get my guitar and meet you down there?" Everyone jumped up immediately. I scooted from the table, ripped off my heels, and took off running to my bedroom. I grabbed my guitar and headed to the den. Alice was sitting on Jasper's lap, and Alice's parents sat together on another couch. I took at seat on the ottoman. "Well, what do you want to hear?"

" I know, I know!" Alice began clapping her hands together. "Sing "More like her"! I think it's your best….or at least it's my favorite!" Alice was pleading once again with her eyes.

"Alright" I looked at Alice's parents and Jasper. "This song is called "More like her" and it's usually sung by Miranda Lambert. (I sighed) I have no idea why it's Alice's favorite but here you go" I strummed the first cord and began singing.

She's Beautiful,

In her simple little way,

She don't have too much to say when she gets mad.

She understands,

She don't let go of anything,

Even when the pain gets really bad…

I guess I should have been more like that.

You…had it all,

For a pretty little while,

And somehow you made me smile when I was sad.

You took a chance

On a bruised and beaten heart

and then you realized you wanted what you had…

I guess I should have been more like that.

I Should have, held on to my pride,

I should have never let you lie,

I guess you got what you deserve,

I guess I should have been more like her.

Forgiving you,

Well she's stronger than I am,

You don't look much like a man from where I'm at

It's plain to see

Desperation showed it's truth

You love her and she loves you with all she has…

I guess I should have been more like that.

I Should have, held on to my pride,

I should have never let you lie,

I guess you got what you deserve,

I guess I should have been more like her.

She's beautiful

In her simple little way…….

When I finished the last word of the song, I opened my eyes and looked around. Jasper was sitting with his mouth hanging open, Alice on his lap beaming at me. Alice's parents were in a heated, hushed conversation. Alice's mother gave her husband a stern look and help up her pointer finger in front of his face, then turned to me, her words rushing, "Bella, that was amazing…look I can tell you don't really have any experience, but sweetheart, I know talent when I see it and, well, I think you could blow Hollywood away! You have the looks, the confidence, and talent like I have never seen….what I am asking is, I would like to be your agent! I have been trying to cast three movies for months now, and I haven't been able to find anyone who fit the part….but you! You are perfect, well I mean a few adjustments, and you will HUGE, and when I say Huge I don't mean, you cousin Emmett HUGE, I mean, you would be the new "IT" girl, HUGE! So what do you say?" She was vibrating in her seat again, giving me Alice's trademark puppy-dog eyes.

Jasper jumped up, almost throwing Alice to the floor. "ABSOULUTELY NOT!" His reaction scared me, at first, but then pissed me off.

"Ummm excuse me "DAD", but I think it's my choice, right Mary?" I scowled at Jasper. Who was turning beat red with furry.

"That's right Bella, your choice" She smirked at Alice.

"Look, Mary….I am not denying that Bella is…..well, exceptional….but Emmett would kill us all! He has worked so hard, to keep Bella from all that is Hollywood, he doesn't want her to deal with the shit that comes along with it! He is adamant about Mary!" Jasper almost pleaded to her.

Mary just smiled and fixed the hem of her tweed skirt. "Look Jasper, you know who I am and what I am capable of….and you know, whether you agree with it or not, that if I think Bella is going to be huge, that she will be….now the first movie is just a small part….but I have plans! Big plans! And that is why, right after the first movie is done filming, Bella would go straight into a leading role in a massive blockbuster film! Now I am not saying that I can protect her from everything that is Hollywood, but you of all people know, that I am capable of creating an image that can be all for Hollywood, allowing Bella, to still have somewhat of a normal life!"

"That is not the point! Emmett will not like this, he will flip!" Jasper was pacing and rubbing the back of his neck.

"Ummm….hi….did y'all forget that I am here, and that I get a say in all this! I haven't even made a decision yet!" I was in shock and scared and excited all in one, and the heated discussion about me in front of me was wierding me out! "Alice, we need to talk" Alice nodded and hobbled towards me. We headed towards Emmett's bedroom. Alice took a seat on the bed and I paced in front of her frantically.

"Alice, what do I do? What does this mean? What?" she cut me off by grabbing my arm. I turned and looked down at her. She patted the bed next to her, telling me to sit down. So I did.

"Look Bella, this is a lot all at once, I know…..but, my mom has practically hand picked anyone and everyone who is successful in Hollywood right now….is this something you would want to do?"

"Yeah, I guess, I mean….I don't know, I am kinda scared and freaked out" I was wringing my hands together.

"Bella, lets talk this out ok? ( I nodded)…Ok lets say you don't take her up on her offer(I nodded again)…You would stay working at UCLA, live here, and be able to see Emmett when he is not busy, and I would still stay will you while he is gone"

"But that's just it Alice, Emmett always gone now, and now you have Jasper, I mean you guys have been together for like what…a week? You guys are already in love, I can see that (she blushed)….you staying with me is going to change dramatically sooner or later…..Rose is with Emmett now and let's be honest those two are perfect for each other, why we never thought of that before, amazes me…… so there goes Rose as a backup……so basically I will be alone most of the time, working at the hospital, hanging out here, and flying back to see Jake and my dad……( I shook my head) Man…why don't I have plans and goals anymore? It's like the only plans I ever made were, graduating college and getting a good job….."

"Well, then….I think you answered your own question….I mean, if you decided to take up acting you'll always have your degrees to fall back on, and other than me and Rose you have no life (she nudge me and we both giggled)…"
"But I don't think I could do it Alice….I don't know anything about acting…and.."

"Bella, my mom is like a freaking genie when it comes to her craft…..trust me! She'll probably start off with an image consultant…they will discuss what and who you will be….like shy, or saucy, smart, and so on…..knowing her she will just glam you up a bit and change your name….for your own sake….then she'll set you up with an acting and dialect coach….if you agree to take this on, you will be thrown right in to everything, and probably all at once, but I'll be here for you, and my mom will be there too…so..?"

"That's just it Alice!…..I mean , the idea of acting or being an actress is kinda exciting, and I think I really want to do it….but I am not sure……well….I'm just not sure, that I want your mom to be my agent" I hung my head in shame.

"WHAT? WHY? She is like….the best there is…..I mean….she is offering you the opportunity of a freakin lifetime here…..I…..I just…..Hell what is going threw that thick ass skull of yours?" She was waving her hand and cast around wildly.

"Look Alice (took a deep breath)…..I don't mean to say anything that would hurt your feelings, but…..(she raised an eyebrow at me)….look (I grabbed her good hand), how can I trust someone with….hell!… basically my life, when that person has showed she isn't even a good mother! If I accept her offer, I have to put all my trust in her…...that like….she'll do the right things for me, and that she will, like…..take care of me….and lets be honest, she…is a horrible excuse for a mother!…..I see the way she-.." Alice cut me off.

"Bella…look (she smiled and squeezed my hand), your family dynamics are different than mine, and my opinion of what a mother is, is different than yours…..but you CAN trust my mother! The reason she can't be the mother YOU think she should be is because of her job….she is so busy making sure that she is being the best agent she can be for her clients…..so yeah….maybe if she was my agent, she would be more….your opinion of a mother, to me, but…..that's just the way my world is…..and I know she will be there for you, and help you make the right decisions…ok?" Her eyes pleading for me to trust her, and trust her mother.

I nodded, " Ok, if you think it's a good idea….then, I'll do it!(she beamed at me)….I trust you, I know you would never put me in a bad situation….so even though I don't trust her…..yet (she smiled)…. I know I can trust you…so if you say she is the best and that I can have faith in her…..I will."

Alice lunged at me, throwing her arms around my shoulders. Hitting me in the ear with her cast, which hurt….A LOT. The gesture and moment was still sweet. "this is going to be great Bella!"

I took a deep breath, "yeah….oddly…I think so too Alice, I think so too." I walked and she hobbled back into the den, where Jasper and her parents were waiting.

I sat down across from them all, and Alice found her way back to Jasper's lap. Mary was vibrating with excitement, and I knew if I didn't say something quick, she would burst. I put my hands up in surrender, "I have made my decision….I have decided to accept your offer Mary-"

"YAY! Thisisgoingtobehuge! We need-" I cut her off again.

"Hold up (everyone froze)….Mary I am a very straight forward kind of girl ok, so I am going to be completely blunt with you (Mary nodded her head)….I don't trust you, as far as I can throw you" Mary's face fell, and she opened her mouth to say something, but I continued before she had a chance. "I have my own reasons for that, and I don't want to get into them right now….I want you to know what you are getting yourself into. I have a very short temper, and I cuss, I hate wearing dresses, I don't like make-up. I drink beer, fart and burp. I am extremely protective, not only of my self but of my family and friends. I am fuckin stubborn as hell, and if you push me I will snap, and probably break your nose. I do not like being treated like I am breakable, or like I am less than anybody. I do not diet, so don't even push the issue. I snort, and am sometimes very clumsy. My cousin Emmett is like a brother to me, and will turn into a mama-bear at the drop of a hat. I don't do the whole girl drama shit, at all, it's beneath me….with that being said, I accept your offer under four conditions. Number one, you will not force me into something I do not want to do, if I say no, it's means no.(Mary nodded). Number two, I will not work through holidays, family may not be important to you, but sure as hell is to me.(Her face fell, and I felt a little bad), Number three, I will not sign anything or agree to anything, until Jasper has seen it, or I have had the chance to talk to him about it. (she smiled, Jasper just shook his head no.) Fuck you Jasper, Shut up!(I gave him the stink eye). Number four if after these three movies I no longer want to act, you will not fight with me, but will let me go without, guilt trips, rants, or those dreaded and dangerous puppy dog eyes. If you can agree to that, then I place my life in your hands."

"Bella, you really should think about this.,….Hell, think about Emmett, he is going to kill you!" Jasper was shaking his head, that now occupied his hands.

"Jasper, I did think about it, and I weighed my options. I don't really have a life. I work, I come home, and I hang out with Rose and Alice. They have you and Emmett now. I have no one! I have no life, I have no plans or goals….I'm just here….floating…I am not one hundred percent positive, that acting is going to be what I want, But HELL, I have nothing better to do! I'll at least be doing something!" I threw my hands up in the air.

"Bella, you help save lives! Isn't that something?" I gave him a dirty look.

"Don't pull that shit on me Jasper! I love my Job, you know that, but…is that all there is for me? Work, home, work, home, Emmett, You, Alice, Rose, work, home, work, home, Desoto, Home, work? I could go on all fucking day Jasper! Work and being here at home ALL ALONE, out weighs everything else! Now look here Jasper" I stood up walking towards him until I was right in front of him. I pointed my finger at him, and said, "YOU are going to go along with this, you may not like it, but you will help me…..Emmett's going to be pissed…yes, but he will be even more pissed, if you let me do this all on my own, blind!…now do we have an understanding or do I have to kick your ass?!"

Jasper's expression went from determined, to mad, to hurt, to nervous, to defeated. "GOOD" I bent down and kissed him on his cheek, and then reclaimed my seat, facing everybody.

"OK, well now that I have seen you in action, I will never doubt you stubbornness, or temper (Mary giggled)….I agree to all you conditions, but, Bella you must realize that a lot of things are going to change, very quickly. I am going to need you to compromise, and be willing to give up a little control….if you can do that, then I think everything will fall into place seamlessly."

"Of course Mary, I understand….just please have a little patience with me…I am a Hollywood virgin, you know….and even though I am willing to "give it up", you have to be gentle, ease it in…… and romance me a bit" I smirked, as Alice's face turned white.

Apparently she didn't think my wit was too funny in front of her parents.

"And that Ladies and Gentlemen is Miss Bella swan, aint she a gem?" Jasper was shaking with laughter. Everybody broke into hysterics.

"Alright, Alright, lets get down to business….tomorrow I need to come to my office, at 7:30 am….lets get a few of the little things squared away( I nodded)…. Now Jasper and I have had a in depth conversation about protecting you from Hollywood, he has expressed the importance of you having a personal life, so we have to give you a Hollywood personality, you will pretend to be this "person" while working, and out in the public eye. You can be Bella Swan while you are not working, like at home, behind closed doors, and away from people that don't already know you……so Bella what name will we give this personality.?"

"Oh I know! How about Tinker-MaGee?" Jasper was rolling in laughter.

"Real funny….you ASS!" I threw a pillow at him.

"Bella what is your middle name?"

"Marie" I said to Mary, while pelting Jasper with more pillows.

"Ok, Marie….Marie…Marie Swan….no that's ugly….ummm…oooooohhhh! How about Marie McCarty? It's perfect! It has a ring to it, and people are familiar with Emmett, so they will feel a connection to you already……yeah Marie McCarty"

"ummmm, I am not sure that Emmett is going to like it"

"Well, you are already pissing him off right? (Mary grinned, I snorted)…your story will be that you are his baby sister, which is practically true….Marie is going to be innocent, in a girl next door kind of way., very proper, well spoken and smart…..Marie is basically you but with a hair and make-up team, a stylist, and manners….no offense"

"None takin! I get it, instead of being a sexy drama queen, I will be the opposite right? Like everyone in Hollywood right now, is running around, partying all the time, doing drugs and being whores….so I will stand out being a soft spoken, baby sister, who is wholesome and pure or some shit like that"

"Yes, Bella, some shit like that exactly" Jasper said in a very serious voice.

"What the hell does that mean?" I eyed him.

"Nothing, just….well don't loose who you are, while you are pretending to be someone you aren't ok?" I nodded and he got up and walked out of the room. I shot a questioning look to Alice, but she just shrugged her shoulders.

"Bella you have the jest of it, you will stand out, because of your Clean and Innocent, baby sister act. Now back to tomorrow morning. I will have a team there waiting for you; Your personal stylist Heidi, your Make-up artist Alex, Your hairstylist Jane, your dialect and acting coach Demetri…they will be your team, and will be available to you at any time….get to know them….they will work on and with you for the next 2 weeks to get your ready, and then will be just a phone call away throughout your career……so in two weeks that you will audition for the part in the movie, which is just a technicality…trust me! Now, since they have not been able to cast your part, the movie has been held up, they have begun filming here in LA already, so the day after your audition you will have to be on set, you have to get fitted for your role, and there are a few random other things, you should have your own dressing room though, which is a trailer if you didn't already know, and you can spend your spare time practicing lines and your songs, in it. The movie should wrap up at the middle of September. The next movie begins filming two weeks later here in LA and should last up till November 10th; you probably won't have but two or three days off, cuz then you will head straight to Nashville Tennessee, to begin filming, that movie should wrap up the middle of January. SO…per your requirements, you should have at least a week or so off during Thanksgiving, and about the same during Christmas." Mary finally took a breath, and I just stared at her in awe. Did I catch all that? Nope…..FUCK ME…maybe I should rethink all this, that is like a lot to do in a very short amount of time…no Bella…...breath, you made a decision and will stick with it.

"Don't worry about it Bella I wrote everything down" Alice smiled at me, with only my eyes, I said 'thank you for saving me, I will give you my first born'!

(A/N) Hey I hope you guys like long chapters, cuz, I have the inability to just make them short. PLEASE review and let me know what you think! If I get 15 reviews for this chapter I will post the next chapter! It's up to you.