Disclaimer: I do not own 'Twilight' or any of the characters (except my own lovely creations)

Rating: T (nuff said)

Pairing: SC/OC, JB/EC (and the other standard pairings apply)

Well hey there! I just want to start off by saying I took a much needed hiatus (although it was not informed) trying to come up with ideas to continue this (and the other fic I'm working on) and I assure you, I WILL finish this baby! I apologize for taking so long but please know that I didn't stop thinking about you all or August, Zoe, Jake and everyone! I hope you like this chappy 3 (with surprise *squeal*) because I'm happy with it. Updated from now on will be a little sporadic--ACT's and all that junk coming up next week but I WILL update when I can. Thank you so much and please...

Enjoy the show!

Chapter Three: When Fate Comes Knocking

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(August's POV)

Zoe was practically drooling over Seth when we walked into the kitchen from the garage to find him leaning against the counter with books spread out in front of him. Something inside of me felt uneasy with her immediate reaction but I knew I couldn't let either of them sense it.

I didn't even know what it was myself.

"Uh…hi Seth…I uh…brought Zoe here with me from school--we got out early--and she's always wanted to see where I live and--"

"Hello Seth my name is Zoe Blaire and I am just honored to meet August's--uh…you," she gushed. It was really quite unsettling to see her react to the presence of a boy in such a way. Usually she was spewing out vulgar language and cursing the day they were born….

Seth chuckled a little but not before throwing me a look that clearly said I had some explaining to do. I had so much to explain. "The pleasure is mine to meet a friend of August's." He turned his attention onto her, causing the feeling inside of me to flare up so suddenly that I was growling before I knew what had come over me.

"Uh…August the look just doesn't suit you," Zoe joked in her Zoe way. I blushed, apologizing to the both of them.

"Normal. Just be normal."

"So--"

The sound of the front door opening and closing interrupted me. In walked Alice, Rosalie, Leah and Jasper. "If you ever drag me into that disgusting place again I will fucking sue your ass Barbie," Leah fumed, obviously not having noticed the three of us standing around the counter.

"Well maybe if you stopped asking me for advice on how to get a man, then I wouldn't feel inclined to take you there." Rose was glaring daggers at Seth's sister, also not having noticed they had an audience. Uncle Jasper and Aunt Alice surprisingly walked over to Zoe and introduced themselves, ignoring Rose and Leah. I of course got two pointed looks that silently inquired why I'd brought a human home.

I would have to explain once said human was gone.

"Victoria's Secret? I mean it's a good place and all really, but why go there if you're having man trouble?" came Zoe's unexpected voice. Immediately my feuding family members turned to look at her, the anger draining straight out of them.

Rose narrowed her eyes and asked with her hands on her hips, "And who are you?"

"I'm Zoe Blaire." Zoe mocked my aunt's pose which had Alice and Seth covering their mouths to keep from laughing. I could tell they already liked her. Rose on the other hand obviously did not. Without another word she turned on her four inch Gucci heels and walked out of the room. Zoe let out a laugh, "I can't believe this August really. You're family is so cool!"

And that's all the introduction it took before everyone (besides Rose) gave their approval of my best friend.

I just couldn't stand the way she practically hung off of everything Seth had to say.

"I hope bringing Zoe wasn't a bad idea after all."

(End August's POV)

(Jacob's POV)

Today is the day Edward and I have been dreading the moment we learned of our son's inevitable future. But we'd taken to staying calm and collected and not wanting to break things or throw furniture…

"Be safe love."

"How much trouble could I possibly get into while you're gone?"

He fixed me with one of those stares that made my knees go weak and got the point across all in one go. Bastard. We shared a kiss, just a quick peck because anymore than that would have resulted in him staying right where he was and it was too much to risk the safety of August's new friend.

Not so new to him apparently, but for the rest of us…yeah. Different story.

"I promise I won't burn anything down or break anything valuable Edward," I teased, straightening out the brown leather jacket I'd gotten him for Christmas a while back. Looks damn good on him.

"I'm so happy you're coming too Seth. I could use your help again." Edward turned around to calmly observe the scene our innocent, and hopelessly clueless son unknowingly created. Its funny really, seeing it from a parent's perspective, the budding romance of your only child--only son. I'm starting to understand how hard of a decision it was on my own father's part to disown me so many years ago.

"He loved you all the same Jacob," came Edward's gentle voice. His hands gently brushed away the tears that started to make their way down my face, startling me somewhat. I hadn't realized I was crying.

"I'm alright Edward," I reassured him, smiling brightly to emphasize on the matter. He gave me a look but didn't push it any further, instead he pulled me in for another kiss that left me breathless. "Get out of here before I change my mind about letting you guys go so far this time."

With a salute like they did on television, Edward bade me a good afternoon before turning around to disappear through the trees. August waited patiently for Seth to phase before turning to wave at me before he too, disappeared through the trees. Jasper and Emmett followed suit, bringing up the rear of the hunting party so that they could keep an eye on my son.

Protocol you know.

Esme and Carlisle had driven into Seattle earlier in the day to pick up the birthday gift the whole family had pitched in to help bring along. Rose and Leah had gone to the mall for some last minute shopping (and for Barbie to pamper herself…on August's special day) and would be back shortly.

That just left--

"JACOB BLACK! GET YOUR BUNS IN HERE AND HELP ME WITH PREPARATION! PREP TEAM IS KEY!"

Right. I'm sure Alice can handle an hour or two on her own while I sneak off to the cabin. Modern Warfare Two (TM) here I come!

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"I don't even see why I put up with you. Three hours straight of non-stop game-play and you expected me to get all of this together myself?" Alice fussed, grabbing keys off of the counter and pulling on a light jacket. Just where did she think she was going? "I've got to run to Port Angeles to pick up the cake. There was this cute little bakery and I just had to get this cake I saw in the window!"

The way she described her shopping excavations would make you think of someone spotting a cute little animal in the window with big brown eyes just begging to be let out. Just before she opened the door in the kitchen that led out to the garage, I heard her pause and then say, "If you even think about leaving your post I will make sure to bring you along next time I take a little trip to the mall." And then she was gone.

Jesus, what was wrong with that woman anyway?

I grumbled to myself as I grabbed some more tape from beside me to finish up the wrapping on a highly unnecessary iPod my son already had…in a different color. Sometimes I'm stunned that Edward and I are considered good parents at all, what with August not having a spoiled bone in his body. What a joy of parenthood.

Eventually I stopped complaining, even turned on some music so it wouldn't feel so lonely in the big house. As I worked I couldn't help feeling a little odd, out of sorts and all that. I couldn't place it…but I had this feeling I didn't want to.

"Keep wrapping Jacob. Keep going you're almost done," I kept thinking to myself to keep my mind off of the icky feeling running through me. By the time I got to the second-to-last gift, I couldn't ignore the feeling any longer and with speed I haven't used in a long time and a hand covering my mouth, I streaked to the nearest bathroom. The sink was the closest outlet and so I leaned over it just in time to throw up the contents of lunch and anything else I'd eaten.

With shaky hands and the sureness I didn't have anything else left to spew, I quickly turned on the faucet and quickly rinsed out the sink and my mouth. I splashed water on my face and tried desperately to get my breathing under control as I stared at my reflection in the mirror.

My hair had been cut shorter since August was born and I'd kept the look because it was easier to take care of a quickly growing kid without it getting in the way. My eyes were their familiar dark brown, my red-brown skin was flushed, my lips trembled. My expression was purely one of shock and disbelief.

"There's just no way," I thought to myself, trying to believe it wasn't true.

"Its just not possible Jake," I whispered, allowing my hand to ghost over my flat and empty stomach.

I heard the sound of car doors shutting out front. Quickly I composed myself, fixing my reflection until I looked annoyed again and left the bathroom without glancing back or another thought on the matter. No one would know…that it was just a false sense of hope and relief.

"Well look at this, the Mutt actually wraps his own son's presents this time," came Rosalie's annoying voice from the center of the sitting room.

From then on it was easier to pretend like nothing ever happened…and the thought of being pregnant vanished from my mind. Especially when I saw two burly men rolling a cart around in the already-decorated backyard with a nearly six-foot box on top of it.

This could only be Alice's doing…and there she was, smiles and all.

Someone save us all.

(A/N: Hey everyone! how'd you like it? some randomness with Rose and Zoe they're going to be the best of friends!! Jealous August? YES! and I have a question, since the time skips from Zoe's visit to like...two days later, should I indicate that there *is* a time skip? just so there's no confusion. Let me know what you think! Love you and thanks so much for the reviews last time! and ooo Jakey-Poo what's going on with you??? hahaha. just have to wait and see.)