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Summery – Emmett joins the Cullen family – 1936

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Second Son
By:
AngelBabs81 and potterfan2006

Carlisle was home with his family, the newest member, Emmett, was still adjusting to his transformation. When Emmett entered the room, Carlisle was taken aback, the burly brunette looked at Carlisle and unsure what to say.

"What is it, Emmett?" Carlisle asked, looking over the younger man briefly. His posture was weak and he looked tired, the side effects of being considered a newborn still.

Emmett didn't know how to say what he needed, so he tried to speak slowly. "I... I'm," he gulped down and continued. "I'm hungry."

Carlisle should have known. He stood up and signaled Emmett to follow. He found the ladies of the house, Esme and Rosalie, sitting in the living room, keeping busy by conversing and knitting.

Esme got up gracefully from the chair she was sitting in and Rosalie followed. They walked over to the men Esme taking Carlisle's hand and Rosalie gave a soft smile to Emmett. "What is it Carlisle my love?" Esme asked

Emmett shied away from Rosalie's smile while Carlisle answered Esme. "He needs to go feed. Did you want to come?" he asked. He looked over at his "first daughter" and smiled at her. "If you wouldn't mind staying, please."

Rosalie wanted to protest, but saw the look in Carlisle's eyes she nodded her head in consent and sank back into her previously vacated chair

Esme took Emmett's hand, and then addressed Carlisle, "Yes I will join you.

"Thank you, kitty," Carlisle said to Rosalie

Emmett withdrew his hand from Esme's grasp and followed as they went to their hunting ground to feed.

Carlisle found and killed the first deer and presented it to Emmett. He and Esme didn't have to feed at this time. In fact, he wanted to have Esme with him as he presented an idea to Emmett.

Esme hung back a bit and let Carlisle help Emmett out. She remained silent through most of the feeding having a feeling that Carlisle needed to say something.

Once Emmett was finished feeding he sat back on the ground and looked at them. "When is this going to end?" Emmett asked clearly.

Carlisle took a seat nearby and shook his head. "Soon, hopefully. Next time we go to feed, you will catch your own," he offered.

"Am I ready for that?" Emmett asked.

"Yes," Carlisle reassured. "Emmett, I know this is new to you." Carlisle continued, "But, you have been with us for almost a year and you will soon transfer out of the newborn stage and learn to strive on your own. We would like you to remain with us, and be a part of our family."

Here Esme spoke up, "You don't have to give us your answer now, but please just think about it."

Emmett looked at the "parental" Cullen's for a minutes and then stood up to pace. Pacing was different in his new form. He wore a path in a matter of minutes. He stopped to finally answer them. As he stared at Carlisle and Esme, who were casually sitting next to each other, Carlisle's hand absently massaging Esme's thigh. He had a vague memory of being in love in his human life.

"I would like that," he finally answered, and saw the immediate accepting grins from Carlisle and Esme.

"Wonderful," Carlisle spoke first.

"Welcome to the Family…Son," if she could, Esme would've be crying right then as she stood to embraced her newest 'son.'

Emmett pulled out of the embrace, still unsure of his strength. Carlisle took a casual approach and shook the man's hand. Even then, Emmett was cautious.

"Let's go home," Carlisle suggested, and new member of the Cullen clan followed them back to the house, where Rosalie was still waiting. "Kitty, Emmett has agreed to be part of the family," Carlisle announced to her when they walked in the door.

"Welcome to the family Emmett," She smiled gently to him, not really sure what to do. But she felt this weight lift off her shoulders about him finally accepting, well at least a part of him accepting, being a vampire.

The End