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It was 5:30 PM, the Cullens would be here to get me in 30 minutes. I was nervous and excited to go to their house. My foster home is in Ellsworth, Maine but they lived in Bar Harbor, Maine. Not a far drive from my so called home. I did not have much to pack. packed my medicine and my heart monitor probley thinking I would be too stupid to remember. The doorbell rang pulling me from my thoughts. I went to sit with my bags and wait for to call.

"Joshua is here," she yelped.

I grabbed my bag and ran down the stairs. was standing alone by the door with a bright smile on his face.

"Are you ready to go," he asked.

"Yes sir," I replied.

"Thank you for letting my wife and I borrow him for the weekend," he said.

"Oh that's not a problem, bye Joshua," she said.

"Bye," I said.

We started walking to the car. I was hoping maybe this weekend I could prove to myself and the Cullens I deserved a home. We pulled up to a beautiful white house in the forest. grabbed my bags and carried them into the house with me following behind. As soon as I had stepped into the house I was engulfed in a massive hug.

"Oh sweetie I wish I could have come to pick you up. I was just so excited to be able to make you dinner. That meant I had to stay home to cook it," said.

Wow she could talk it seemed like she would never stop.

"It is fine," I said.

"How about I show you your room," said.

"Thanks," I replied.

I followed him up the grand staircase to a room down the hallway to the left. We entered a room that was bright and open the walls where white. The only things in the room was a king sized bed and a dresser.

"I'm sorry I know it is not much but when you move in we will get some new stuff," He said.

When I move in, they really want me? The room was fine and I was happy and overwhelmed they thought of it as mine.

"I think it is time to go to dinner," said.

I was lying in bed later that night thinking that my day could not have been any better. I had given the pager connected to my heart monitor to . I only gave it over because he seemed so concerned .I could tell he really wanted to ask about my health. I was happy he refrained from doing so. Besides that there had been no uncomfortable moments like lunch that time before. Tomorrow we were going hiking.

Carlisle's POV

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"Wake up sweetie," Esme said.

My wife was gently shaking the sleeping boy.

"Hey," he said softly.

"It's time to get up so we get an early start hiking," I said.

"I am not going I have a meeting to go to sweetie," Esme said.

He looked a little disappointed about Esme not coming. Esme just smiled at him kissed his head and left the room.

"Before we go I think we should talk about your medical issues some more," I said in a soothing tone.

His blue eyes showed a hint of fear. I still did not understand why he was so reluctant to deal with his problem.

"Ok," he said quietly.

"Do you wear a heart monitor all the time," I asked. I had decided to just go to the point fast.

"Yes, my heart can have an irregular beat," he said.

That was a good thing to know. I would have to keep an eye on the monitor and make sure he took his medicine.

"Do you have a limit on the amount of time you can do strenuous physical activity" I asked.

He sat thinking for a minute before he spoke.

"There is no official time limit but I can only go about two hours," he said.

"Ok I think that is all I need to know now when we adopt you I will exam you fully" I said.

"Thanks," he said softly.

"Get dressed and meet me downstairs in ten minutes," I said.

I left the room so he could get ready and made my way to my office. He showed up after six minutes.

"Are you ready," he asked.

"Yes," I replied looking up from my work.

We made our way to the car. Esme kissed the now smiling boy on the head. We were lucky that Acadia National Park was only a ten minute ride away. The park was absolutely beautiful. We got out and started hiking after thirty minutes we reached a bay surrounded by rocks. It was a good place to stop. We sat down on a large rock. The water was crashing against the rocks making a perfect scene.

"You have been really quit," I said.

"I'm sorry," he said.

He was starring at his feet forgetting everything around him. He was giving of a strong vibe of distrust.

"Is this real," he asked.

The glare he was sending me was doubtful.

"What are you talking about," I asked.

It was a stupid think to say when something was probley eating at him. But I had no clue to what he was referring.

"Are you really interested in adopting me," he asked.

He had now turned to face the ocean.

"Yes we are," I said.

The waves continue to hit the beach leaving a cool mist.

"Thanks," he said.

"Of course, lets head back," I said.

The moment was perfect maybe now how will get that we want him. The rest of the weekend pasted by fast and before we knew it was Sunday night and we were dropping him back off. It had been an amazing weekend and we were ready to sign the papers. We made a meeting to sign them Monday.

Monday

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"Hello," I said.

"It is great to see you," said.

"We are ready to start signing the papers," Esme said.

It was unlike my wife to be so short with someone.

"Of course lets proceed," said.

Joshua's POV

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I was adopted by the Cullens. I knew the weekend went well but never imagined I would have a new home so fast. They would take me to my new home tomorrow. I was so overjoyed when asked if I wanted to be adopted. The talk at the park with had gotten rid of most of my fears. They wanted me to be a part of their family. I will have a home for the first time in my life. This will be a new beginning.