When Molly returned from Lilly's house, she was bombarded. Either it was because of the minor maturity of her vampire life, or Carlisle's "parental instincts" that caused him to react the way he did. Molly finally proved the fact thought that, yes, vampires can be grounded.

"Honestly, it's not a big deal. Why are you freaking out like this?" Molly screeched at Carlisle.

"You know why." He started again. "Molly it's just not safe. You're a time bomb waiting to happen. Despite what you and Alice may think, you are not a fully developed vampire yet. You could snap at any moment. I don't want you to get hurt, and I certainly don't want others to get hurt either."

Molly sighed and put off the fact that he was right. She merely glanced up at him and smiled. "If people didn't get hurt, you'd be out of the job." She laughed.

Carlisle, however, didn't smile. "Molly, this is serious. I'm going to have to give you some restrictions. It's just not safe. First," he started without her consent, "No leaving Forks. Period."

Molly stamped her foot. "—But."

"No buts. I'm serious. If you want to leave Forks, you're going to have to have someone responsible with you. Say Edward or Jasper, possibly Alice if I'm in a good mood."

"No Emmett?" Molly questioned, hoping that Carlisle would see Emmett as "responsible."

"Is that a joke?" Carlisle laughed. "Emmett can be responsible, but he is too irresponsible. He'd let you off the hook in an instant. So no, no way."

Molly flung herself into a chair nearby, waiting to hear more conditions.

"Second, no more Lilly." Carlisle breathed, waiting for the fury to begin.

"WHAT?" Molly jumped up from her chair.

"Let me explain, Molly." Carlisle hummed as he forcefully tried to set her back down in the chair. "It isn't safe for you to be so close to a human. If you were a good friend, you would realize that letting her be is in her best interest and safety right now. Talking on the telephone isn't advised, because I know it will only make it harder, but I will permit it. No more overnight stays for a while though."

Molly held back tears at these words. "You don't know what I'm feeling though… I just lost my family and I had to move away from my friends. Isn't it justice for me to be allowed just one friend?"

"I know that it's hard, but I'm willing to work with you on this. We'll figure out something, okay."

Molly merely nodded, still infuriated.

"Okay." Carlisle smiled. "Good." He paced back and forth, trying to remain his posture. Scolding and punishments weren't usually his thing, so getting used to it was a bit hard. "There is one more thing." He commented.

"What you're gonna keep me in shackles too?" Molly questioned sarcastically.

"We are just going to really need you around in a little bit. I mean it may seem crazy, but things will be a little odd around here. Bella, as you know, is desperate to be a vampire, and somehow I think that her wishes are going to come true. I've never seen someone do this on his or her own account and free will, and it will be very risky. I don't think I can handle that kind of situation plus a teenager with a tendency to run off." Carlisle rambled. "What I am trying to say is that it is very important that you abide by the set rules and everything goes according to plan. I know it is awfully unfair, but something has to be done."

"I understand," sighed Molly, although she was still a bit peeved.

"Good then. So now to real world business, you need to go upstairs, Alice needs to see you."

Molly nodded and headed upstairs, where she found Alice bounding around to music in her room.

"Sorry I didn't warn you about that," She smiled slightly. "It was going to happen one way or another. I also really didn't want you to shoot the messenger, which could have been a possibility judging from how mad you seem right now." She giggled.

"So what was it that you needed?" Molly questioned, impatient with Alice's explanation by now.

"OH." Alice laughed. "I forgot. I just talked to Bella not too long ago. She kind of needed another bridesmaid and well, guess who she wanted?"

"I don't really even know her." Molly protested.

"Yeah, but it's a Bella thing you know. Plus I think that she thinks it will help 'break the ice' in your relationship with each other. Trust me though, she is absolutely fascinated by you, and she wouldn't do it as just a petty thing. She really wants to become friends with you." Alice explained. "Although I do claim, I see her point, you're a lot like me after all." She grinned.

Molly just smiled, not knowing what to say as Alice rushed out of the room and back. When she returned, she was now holding a long black dress.

"This," she started, "is your bridesmaid dress." The black dress was classy and simple, but also dazzled in the light as it moved. "It's not too bad is it? I'm not going to complain about having to wear it anyway."

"Now she is having the wedding…"

"At night, right. And trust me, the way it looks now is just stunning. Beautiful wedding, beautiful. I wont say anymore though, because I wouldn't want to ruin it for you. It is lovely though. Even a full moon."

"Thanks Alice." Molly smiled as her "sister" elegantly swept out of the room.

I'm trying to update a lot for you guys, so make sure you check back frequently for more updates!! Joe is going to come in to play soon so don't worry, you'll get to know this mysterious character. I can't wait to give you guys more Heart & Soul! Thanks for reading! Britt