A/N: Alright- I was planning to get this up this weekend but I waited just a bit longer because my beta ginginlee already got caught up with me and I wanted to give you the edited version of the chapter. Just a couple more days of school until I'm back to writing like mad! Hope you enjoy!

Chapter 29 – Charlie

A few days later, we decided that it was finally time to tell Charlie and Renee the truth about what was going on. I called Renee and asked her if it would be possible for her to fly to Forks. After spending quite a while convincing her it was me and that I was okay, we put together all the details and decided it was time to head over to Charlie's. I knew I had to go to him first. He already knew the hardest piece of the puzzle and we were going to need him when Phil and Renee showed up from Florida. After we finished arranging everything for Renee's visit, Edward, Nessie, Jacob and I loaded Edward's old Volvo and headed towards Charlie's house. Nessie was bouncing up and down in her seat, completely excited at the chance to finally meet Charlie. Jacob was amused and happy to finally tell Charlie the identity of his mystery girl. The thought hit me that Charlie had always wanted Jacob as a part of his family, and now he was getting that. I felt my face break out into an amused smile. Edward turned to the side slightly to give me a questioning look. I pulled my shield down and shared my thought with him.

Edward laughed lightly and said, "Well I'm glad it's our daughter and not you allowing that to happen, love."

I giggled and nodded at my –fiancé. It was so strange to be referring to Edward in that way, but soon I was going to get to use a much better title - husband.

As we pulled up to Charlie's house, I heard him talking animatedly to someone whose voice I recognized. It took me a moment to place it, but when I did, I gasped. It was Sue Clearwater and it sounded very much like we were about to interrupt a date.

I started to question entering the house but Edward softly said, "Love, they know someone is here. Plus, Charlie really wants to see you, dearest."

I smiled gratefully up at him, and then steeled myself as I opened the car door. I took a few deep breaths as Edward and I walked to the front door and knocked on it. The few moments it took Charlie to come to the door seemed like an eternity. Finally, I heard the door unlock and the door swung open to reveal my father. His mouth immediately fell open and he stood there in shock for a moment. Sue laughed and came to the door. The moment she stepped into view, she stopped and gasped.

Edward smiled and addressed Sue, "Sue, don't worry. The pack knows we are here. We need to sit down and talk with you."

Sue gave us both a hard nod and walked into the living room. Charlie came out of his trance then and threw his arms around me. I smiled and let out a small laugh and gently hugged him back. Sue looked on in a mix of terror and amazement. I finally broke away from Charlie and looked at Edward questioningly.

Edward chuckled and said, "Sue doesn't understand how you can hug Charlie like that and not hurt him or drink his blood."

I smiled and laughed as well and then turned to address Sue. I smiled at her and said, "Sue, I'm not exactly your typical vampire. None of us are. You should know that by now."

Sue looked at me apologetically and murmured something that sounded like 'yah'. Charlie was frozen to the spot once again. I looked at Edward and then dad, realizing that although Sue would understand exactly what each of the Cullens could do as a member of the elders, Charlie would have no idea that Edward could read minds.

I turned and faced my dad and said, "Charlie, we have a lot to tell you. You might want to sit down, Dad."

He nodded and sat down next to Sue, taking her hand like it was a reflex action. I smiled and my dad got quickly embarrassed.

I looked at him and said softly, "I'm happy for you two, Dad."

He smiled back at me sheepishly.

I knew my dad was going to have a hard time dealing with this all on his own so I turned to Sue and said, "Sue, do you know everything, including about Nessie?"

Sue looked at me with a calculating expression and nodded before saying, "I thought you couldn't tell him - ever."

I smiled at Sue and said, "Sue, things have changed dramatically. The former laws no longer apply. I am not putting him at risk in any way today."

Sue relaxed and smiled slightly at me.

Charlie finally interrupted roughly saying, "I don't like being talked about like I'm not here! Someone tell me what's going on. I've already dealt with the fact that my daughter is a vampire, what else could be so hard to deal with?"

I took a deep breath and pulled down my shield, knowing I was going to need Edward's help.

Edward smiled when he realized what I had done, but said low enough that only I could hear, "Love, then I can't hear Charlie."

I growled slightly in frustration and snapped my shield back into place. I took a few unnecessary calming breathes and then steeled myself to start telling Charlie everything.

"Dad, there is something you need to know beyond just the fact that I am a vampire. I know you are going to have a lot of questions, but it will be easier if you let us hit you with everything at once and then start asking questions later; trust me," I said hurriedly, barely slow enough for Charlie to understand me.

Charlie warred with himself and then finally nodded. Sue patted his hand with hers reminding him that she was there to comfort him. I smiled at her, glad my dad had someone to take care of him.

"I think we better start with the fact that you are going to have a wedding to attend in a few weeks. Edward and I are finally getting married. Alice already has a tuxedo for you, and we'll get you fitted for it. Sue, I'm sure that Alice has something for you too," I said and then took a breath or two to give Charlie some processing time.

Sue smiled and said, "We'll be there, Bella. He already was planning on going; he just didn't know it was going to be a double wedding."

I smiled back at her, looked at Charlie, and said, "Dad are you ok?"

He gulped and nodded his head.

Edward bent over and whispered in my ear, "Love, he wants to hear it all. He wants to get it over with so he can deal with all of it at once."

I smiled at Edward and nodded my head.

"Dad, the next thing I need to tell you is going to be hard to hear. I can now tell you the whole reason I left. Dad, I left because I was pregnant with Edward's child. You're a grandfather. Her name is Renesmee, and she's beautiful and perfect and is half vampire and half human," I said and I stopped for a moment as I saw Charlie go into sensory overload.

Finally he choked out, "Can I see her?"

I smiled at him and nodded.

I quickly said, "In a little bit dad, I promise. There is more."

Charlie looked at me incredulously and said, "More, Bells? Seriously?"

I looked at him and nodded. Charlie closed his eyes for a moment and took a deep breath. I heard him mumble something about handling werewolves and he should be able to handle this.

I smiled, winked at Edward, Edward smiled back, and then whispered into my ear, "He's handling this really well love. He can't wait to see his ten year old granddaughter."

My mouth popped open and I looked at Edward. I realized I was going to have to explain her age as well.

Finally I said, "Dad, there is something you need to know. I got pregnant on my eighteenth birthday. Renesmee was born a month later. She has developed much quicker than a human child ever would. She reached adulthood three years ago dad."

My father's mouth popped open at this and he looked at me in shock.

I knew I had to get this out completely and so I said, "Dad, I became a vampire the day I gave birth to Nessie."

Charlie looked at me and I started to speak but Edward put his hand on me, letting me know to wait.

Finally, Charlie said, "Did he - I mean did Edward turn you?"

I looked at him sadly and said softly, "No, Dad, that is an extremely long story. Edward and I didn't see each other again until recently. I'll explain that another time, there are more pressing issues."

I could see Charlie wanting to push the issue, but finally he settled down and Edward smiled at me, encouraging me to continue.

I smiled at my dad and said, "Charlie, we're almost done. Only one more thing you need to hear, I promise. Dad, Ness is getting married the same day Edward and I are. Dad - she's marrying Jacob Black."

Charlie stared at me blankly for a moment until understanding leaked in.

Finally, he looked at me expectantly and I said softly, "Dad, would you like to meet Nessie?"

My dad looked at me gratefully and nodded. I smiled at him and went to the door to go get Ness and Jacob from the car. The second they saw me at the door, the car door opened and Jacob helped Renesmee out of the car.

Knowing Jake could hear me I said, "Edward is wearing off on you, Jacob."

I saw Jacob scowl and heard Edward and Nessie laugh.

Then Charlie said, "What?" and while I let them in, Edward explained our hearing to Charlie and the joke as well.

Charlie burst out into laughter just as Ness and Jacob rounded the corner. The moment his eyes landed on Renesmee, he took in a quick breath and held it for a moment.

Ness let go of Jacob's hand and walked to Charlie and said, "It's so nice to finally meet you."

Charlie didn't say a word and silent tears started streaming down his face. After a moment, Charlie reached out for Nessie and hugged his granddaughter for the first time. I knew if I could cry, I would. I felt Edward gently wrap his arms around me and kiss me softly on the cheek. I turned my head and smiled back at him. Our family was finally how it should be.

Many hours later, we left Charlie's house. Ness and Jacob fell asleep the instant the car started moving. It had been an emotional day for both of them. Jacob was finally joining the family and Ness finally got to know her grandfather. Edward and I explained all the abilities the Cullens had. Charlie freaked out slightly when he found out that Edward could hear his thoughts and it took every ounce of my vampire control not to laugh at the two of them apologizing to each other. I about choked when Charlie started laughing like crazy out of the blue. I looked at Edward as he, my usually serious fiancé, started laughing too.

I crossed my arms and Charlie finally choked out, "Your mother is going to think you're nuts. I want to be there when you tell her."

I smiled widely and said, "Dad, why do you think we are telling you first?"

I smiled to myself thinking back on the day as Edward drove us all home. The moment we got to the house Edward, reached in the back seat and gently took our sleeping daughter out of the car. I smiled as I watched him have a truly fatherly moment with his daughter. As soon as he got in the house, I nudged Jake and woke him up.

Jake looked up at me confused and I laughed and said, "We're back at the mansion, you and Ness passed out. Edward took Nessie up to bed. The guest bedroom is ready for you Jake."

Jacob got up groggily and stumbled up the stairs and into bed. I could swear I heard him complain about not being able to sleep in the same room with his fiancé but I quickly blocked it out, not wanting to know that information and finally understood how Charlie must have felt when I was dating Edward as I suppressed a shudder.

I walked into the living room to find a full-blown video game tournament well underway. The whole family was participating. I laughed watching their childish antics.

After a minute Jasper noticed me and said, "Oh no, Bella, you aren't getting out of this one. Someone toss her a controller."

I groaned but reluctantly sat down next to Edward joining the game.

Two hours later the only people left were Emmett and I. The rest of the family was sitting on the couches behind us as Emmett and I took up the floor space. I could feel Emmett get more and more frustrated as he began to fall further and further behind. I laughed as he growled at me. Then I pulled even further ahead to lap his car just as the game announced the winner. I looked over at Emmett with a smug look on my face. Emmett sat there boiling and stomped off to his room, Rose laughing as she followed to comfort the ego of her defeated champion. The whole family started laughing and congratulating me.

Edward wrapped his arms around me and said, "Way to go, love, you're the first one of us to beat him in years."

I smiled and said, "After Felix and Demetri, Emmett wasn't much of a challenge."

I smirked in the direction of Rose and Emmett's room as I heard Emmett growl and tear down the stairs towards me while the rest of the family laughed.

Emmett looked at me with a furious expression and finally growled out, "Arm wrestling, you and me, now."

I smiled sweetly back at my brother and said, "Emmett, I don't want to beat you twice in one night," and then acted like I was going to turn away from the challenge.

Emmett grabbed me by the arm and I heard Edward growl softly.

I shook off his grip as he huffed out, "Outside now, ya smug little brat."

I giggled and skipped out the door after him. Carlisle decided to judge the match and once he started it in a split second, I slammed Emmett's hand into the boulder we were using for a table.

Emmett mumbled something about not being ready and he said gruffly, "Again."

Carlisle smiled and started another match. This time I toyed with Emmett for a few seconds before beating him soundly again. Emmett then took his fist, slammed it through the rock out of frustration, and moved at vampire speed back into the house.

Rose rolled her eyes at me and said, "Thanks, Bella, it's gonna take me days to get him to leave our room."

I smiled and said, "That's an awful lot of frustration to work out," and winked at my new sister.

Rose laughed and said breathlessly, "Well, I guess I better get started, huh?"

I laughed and wrapped myself around Edward as Rose went to join her husband in the house. I looked around and smiled at my family as we moved inside to watch a movie while we waited for Ness and Jacob to wake up.

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Our poor kids needed a fun break.. they haven't had much lighthearted anything in my piece so- there ya go ;)

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