A/N: Okay, here is the next chapter Consequences just got accepted over on Twilighted as well, which I am so excited about! I am also out of school now for the next couple months and hope to have a lot more time to write I hope to finish the other side of this before the end of summer…

Chapter 30 - Renee and Phil

A week later, Renee and Phil came into town. Renee was dying of curiosity over the whole thing. She had called me every day since I spoke to her, relieved that I was okay and that she was finally going to get to see her baby after all this time. I told her how much I loved her and how much I had missed her over and over again. She kept on pressing for details, but I kept telling her to trust me and that I would tell her everything as soon as she got into town.

Charlie and Sue went to the airport to pick up Renee while Edward and I, and the rest of the Cullens, waited anxiously at the mansion. Carlisle, Esme and Jasper were having the hardest time being allowed to reveal the truth to select humans because they had lived so long having to keep everything about our existence a secret. I was nervous because I wasn't sure how Renee would react to seeing me again.

Edward took in a quick breath and softly said, "I can hear Renee and Phil's thoughts now. They are concerned because Charlie warned them that you look slightly different than they might expect. Jake is actually driving them. They must have stopped at your dad's house on the way over."

As I started moving nervously beside Edward, I felt his familiar arms pull me towards him as he smiled and said, "Love, only you would be restless even as a vampire."

I smiled at him slightly before I resumed fidgeting while we waited for them to arrive.

An eternity later, I heard the knock on the door and Carlisle and Esme stood up to answer it.

Without preamble or response to Carlisle and Esme, Renee said sharply, "Where is Bella?"

Esme smiled at Renee and pointed towards the living room where Edward and I were sitting on a couch with our backs to the door. Renee came into the room and nervously said my name. I took a deep breath and slowly stood up from the couch. Then, using a slow human speed, I turned around to face my mother. Renee gasped and covered her mouth in shock. She raked me over with her eyes as she took in my altered appearance. Finally, she shook her head and moved over to me, wrapping her arms around me whispering my name repeatedly. I carefully wrapped my arms around her and hugged her back for a few moments until the chill of my skin seeped through her clothing and registered for her.

She took a step back in shock and said, "Bella, you're freezing - are you alright?"

I looked at my mom and couldn't help it. I laughed as did the rest of the family with the exception of Phil.

Renee was starting to get extremely upset and I said, "Mom, I'm fine. I'm sorry we are all so used to it that it's amusing to see you realize how cold I am."

Renee gave me a calculating look and firmly said, "I need explanations now. Your eyes are a different color, you're freezing cold to the touch, and you haven't aged a day since I saw you last. Not to mention where you've been for the last decade, Isabella Marie Swan. Start talking, now."

Thankfully, Carlisle and Charlie intervened and convinced Renee to sit down and get comfortable.

Renee and Phil awkwardly took seats in the open love seat as the rest of the family sat down on various couches with their significant others.

Carlisle took the lead and said, "Renee, there is much to say here. Let's start with introductions, so you know who we are. Like I said at the door, I am Carlisle Cullen and this is my wife, Esme."

Renee stood up and shook their hands with a puzzled expression.

All the sudden a light bulb seemed to go off in her head. "Carlisle, I remember you from Phoenix. You're Edward's parents, aren't you?" she said in surprise.

Carlisle smiled at her warmly and said, "Yes, Edward is our adopted son."

With that, Edward winked at me, stood up, and said, "Renee, I'm Edward Cullen. We met in Phoenix. It is nice to see you again."

Renee reluctantly shook hands with Edward and glared at him. Apparently, she had yet to get over what had happened when he left me all those years ago. I decided to intervene on Edward's behalf.

I smiled at my mom and said, "Mom, I know it's going to be hard to believe now but there was a good reason for everything that happened. Don't judge Edward too harshly until we've had a chance to explain."

Renee thought for a moment and then nodded her head sharply once. The rest of the 'children' introduced themselves, including Renesmee.

Renee looked at her closely and then asked, "Is she related to you, Edward?"

Edward laughed lightly and said, "Yes, Renee, she is."

Then Renee addressed Jacob and said, "Jake, not that I don't love you and your family, but why are you here?"

Jake smiled at Renesmee and said, "Well, the woman I'm engaged to is actually Nessie. We are getting married here in a few weeks. I believe I told you a bit about her in the car."

Renee's eyes bugged out of her head for a moment, and then she said, "Congratulations, Jacob."

Jake smiled warmly back at my mother and thanked her. Edward had a strange look on his face momentarily but then put on a careful mask. I knew something was going on. Phil chimed in his congratulations and said something undecipherable about seeing what Jacob had meant. I turned my head and winked at Jake and Nessie, amused that Renee and Phil had no idea who they were congratulating yet.

An awkward silence fell over the group. I knew it was my time to start explaining to Phil and Renee about everything.

I took a deep breath and said, "Mom, the world is not exactly the way you think it is. Some things have remained hidden for a long time because the world was not ready to face them. Today is going to change your perspective on the world, Mom. Then things will start to fall into place. I think the easiest way to do this is with Jake's help. Jake, I think it's time for you to phase."

My mother and Phil looked at me with questioning eyes. I merely gestured towards Jake who shot them both a smile.

Jake said, "Renee, I'm still the same Jake you've always known. There's just a little bit more to me than meets the eye. There is no reason to be afraid of me, okay?"

Renee nodded at Jake still confused, and I smiled and nodded at Jacob to encourage him to go for it. Jake grinned mischievously as he stripped down to his boxers. I laughed as Edward went over to cover Nessie's eyes. I had a distinct feeling that Ness had already seen all of him, but I wasn't about to let Edward know that. Then Jake took a breath as his body shuddered and fur exploded out of his skin, transforming into a wolf.

Renee's eyes grew to the size of saucers. Phil instinctively climbed back into the seat as far as he could, putting his arm around Renee.

Jake gave them both a wolfy grin and I said, "Jake, come here."

Jacob ambled over to me and sat next to me. I quickly lowered my shield and warned Edward that I was going to pet Jake so that my parents could see he was safe. Edward nodded and I started petting Jake's soft, thick fur, and he hummed contentedly under my touch.

Renee looked at him and finally said, "What is he exactly?"

I smiled and said, "Mom Jake is a shape shifter. Something similar to a werewolf, but without the need for a full moon. It's a Quileute thing."

Renee turned to Carlisle and Esme and said, "You are okay with your daughter marrying someone like this?"

Carlisle nodded at Renee and I could see Esme trying to hold in a giggle. Finally, Jake got up and moved behind the couch and phased back, dressing as Edward tossed him his clothes.

After a few moments, Phil finally spoke up and said, "Are there real werewolves?"

Carlisle smiled and said, "Yes, Phil, but they are almost completely extinct."

Phil's eyes grew wider after this and my mom said, "There's a whole lot more coming, isn't there, Bella?"

I looked at my mother with the most sympathetic look I could and nodded gravely.

Charlie decided to speak up and said, "Renee, I know all of it. It's a lot to take in but without knowing it is going to be hard to have our daughter back in our lives, so you need to steel up and deal with this."

Charlie shifted his gaze to Phil and said, "You too, man. I can see you are great for Renee. You are going to need to help her handle this."

Phil nodded and Renee looked at everyone in turn, completely overwhelmed by all of it. I lowered my shield and mentally asked Edward how I should handle explaining the fact that we were vampires.

Using a voice only a vampire could hear he said, "Love, I think it's better to do this slowly. She's still trying to deal with the fact that baby Jake is a werewolf. The image of your mom holding an infant version of Jacob is rather amusing."

I smiled at Edward and snuggled into him.

Finally, Renee looked at me sharply and said, "Bella, exactly what does this have to do with you?"

I smiled nervously at Renee and said, "Mom, the wolves are not the only supernatural beings out there. In fact, they are not the only supernatural beings in this room."

Renee gasped and said, "You, Bella?"

I smiled at my mother with as much reassurance as possible and said softly, "Yah, Mom, me," and stood up to pull open the curtains.

It was time for my mom to see me sparkle.

I stood by the curtains and said, "Mom, what did you notice that was different about me today?"

Renee slowly said, "Your eyes are a different color. Completely."

I nodded and I said, "Mom, look at the rest of the Cullens' eyes, except for Nessie."

Renee seriously studied everyone's eye color and then gasped when she realized and choked out, "They are all identical."

I smiled and said, "The eyes are one marker of what we are. Now, what else did you notice?"

Renee stiffened for a moment and then softly said, "Your temperature. You're ice cold, Bella."

I smiled and said, "Mom, so are the rest of the Cullens besides Ness, it's another marker. Anything else you noticed?"

Renee nodded her head and said, "You've - you've changed. Your features have altered. You are completely gorgeous, honey, but you don't look a day older than eighteen."

I smiled and said, "Mom, the rest of the Cullens were in high school with me. Do they look old enough to be close to thirty either?"

Renee looked at them all and shook her head in wonder.

Finally, she whispered, "You smell sweet."

I smiled at her and said, "The last of the most noticeable markers without sunlight."

Phil gasped and Edward chuckled saying at vampire speed, "Phil's figured it out but doesn't want to believe it."

I smiled at Phil and said, "Phil, if we had red eyes you would have reason to worry, but since we have golden eyes, know we aren't going to hurt you. We are what you think."

Phil gasped and sat there shaking his head.

I gently said, "Mom, there is one more marker, I'm going to move these curtains and it will become clear why I didn't come to get you today while the sun was out."

With that, I slowly pulled the curtains away from the windowed wall and suddenly the room was filled with sparkling shimmering vampires.

Renee gasped and looked at us all in shock before she whispered, "What are you?"

I smiled and said, "Mom, I promise you we won't hurt you. Do you believe me?"

Renee silently nodded her head and I softly said, "Mom, we are vampires."

With that, Renee's eyes fluttered closed as she fainted.

Phil sat there for a moment panicking until I gently said, "Phil, let Carlisle take care of her, he's a doctor, remember?"

Phil nodded dumbly and allowed Carlisle to lay her on the floor and examine her.

After a moment Carlisle said, "She's fine, everyone, just her body dealing with the shock."

Phil and Charlie talked quietly about the situation, Charlie helping Phil to deal with the whole thing as best he could. Finally, my mom began to stir and her eyes began to open.

She looked up at me and said, "Bella, I just had the worst dream. I dreamt that you were a vampire."

I smiled at her and gently said, "Mom, you weren't dreaming, it was real."

Renee looked at me with disbelief for a moment until it sank in.

Before I could say another word Carlisle said, "Renee, I know this is a great shock to you. We need to get that blood sugar up before we continue to prevent another fainting spell. Bella, can you go get your mother something, preferably with plenty of carbs?"

I smiled at Carlisle and said, "Sure, Dad," as I moved off to the kitchen.

Renee gasped at my use of the familiar term and I reluctantly turned back around and said, "Mom, we'll explain in a minute."

Renee nodded and I moved quickly into the kitchen to get her something to eat.

I grabbed a two sodas and packaged sandwiches from the fridge before returning to the living room. I walked over to Renee and Phil and handed them each a soda and sandwich before retaking my seat with Edward. Renee and Phil ate mechanically and after a moment, I turned to the rest of our human guests and asked if I could get them anything. Charlie and Sue declined and Jake smiled and went to the kitchen himself where I could hear him rustling around for food.

I growled slightly as I smelled Jake open the lasagnas I had prepared for later and said softly, "Unless you want me to go vampire on your butt, you won't touch those, Jacob Black."

Renee sat up startled and said, "Bella, did you just growl?"

I smiled guiltily and said, "Yah, Mom."

Finally, they finished and I could see Renee gathering herself back together before she said, "Bella, is that the worst of it?"

I smiled and said, "Yes and no, Mom, I promise there will be no more mythical creatures coming out into real life, but there is much more to tell you."

Renee looked pointedly at Ness and said, "What about her?"

I smiled and said, "Mom, I'll tell you all about Nessie here in a bit, she's easy to take I promise."

I smiled and winked at my little one, and she winked back at me as I took a deep breath to dive into the story of my life over the past ten years and said, " Mom, when I met Edward, I knew there was something different about him. I fell in love with him anyway even after Jacob told me what he really was. Edward and I fell in love and started dating. We were together starting a few weeks after I moved to Forks until the morning after my eighteenth birthday. We loved each other so much. We still do."

I smiled at Edward and he pulled me closer into him, holding me as if he was never going to let go.

I smiled at him and continued, "Mom, what Edward and I had was dangerous. Vampires have supernatural speed, strength and senses. Edward could have killed me with one misjudged touch, but we risked it anyway. I won't give you all the awkward details but suffice it to say that the night before my eighteenth birthday, Edward and I slept together for the first time. The next afternoon Edward gave me a promise ring on our way to my birthday party with the Cullens. As I was opening my gifts, I cut my finger. One of the Cullens, who was fairly new to their animal blood diet lost control and attacked me. Edward saved my life, but I was severely injured in the process. When I woke up in the hospital, my promise ring was gone and my normal doctor was not there to take care of me. Two days later, I got a DVD that broke my heart. It was all a lie, though; Edward left to keep me safe and not because he didn't love me."

I paused and looked at Edward, the grief was clear all over his face.

I snuggled into him and murmured an 'I love you' before I turned to my mom and continued with, "As you can see, it still eats Edward up to this day. Dad called you the day after I got the DVD. When you asked me if I was pregnant, I knew that it was completely impossible because of what Edward is, and so I told you what I thought was the truth, but it turns out that everyone was wrong. The day I left Forks was the day I found out that I was pregnant with Edward's child. The child was developing at an astonishing rate and I knew no regular doctor was going to be able to help me, so I went to Denali, Alaska to try to get in touch with the Cullens. Through a horrible miscommunication, I thought the Denali coven was refusing to contact the Cullens and so I tricked Eleazar into telling me about the Volturi. The Volturi are the rulers of the vampire world and so I went to Volterra, Italy to get their help. They agreed to help me, if I agreed to serve on the guard for ten years after I was turned. Long story short, there were others out there like me, although very few knew of their existence. However, in every other case the mothers died, so I had to be turned to save my life. In a twist of fate, the Volturi tried to track down Carlisle to help with the birth process, but they were never able to catch up with them, always missing them by a few hours. In the end, once the council delivered my baby and started the turning process three weeks after I left Forks. Our daughter gained some traits from both of us, both in looks and in species. It took her seven years to reach full maturity. Like others of her kind, once she reached adulthood she stopped aging completely, and will remain the same for the rest of time."

At this, Renee finally stopped me and said, "Is my granddaughter here? Do I get to meet her?"

I smiled and said, "Mom, you've already met her. Renesmee is your granddaughter. When you asked Edward if she was related to him, he told you the truth, he just didn't mention that Nessie is his daughter and not his sister."

I smiled at my little one who gracefully got up and slowly moved towards Renee. Renee clumsily got to her feet and looked Nessie over whispering to herself, labeling what traits she had gotten from each one of us.

Finally Renee said, "Hi, sweetheart, I-"

Nessie smiled and said, "I have looked forward to meeting you for so long, Grandma," and then she carefully hugged her grandmother.

I smiled as I watched my family finally get to know each other. After a moment, Phil also got up, hugged both of them, and smiled at Nessie.

Suddenly Renee moved out of the embrace and looked accusingly at Jake and said, "You were talking about my granddaughter the whole way over here, Jake?"

Jacob smiled at my mom sheepishly and said, "Guilty - Grandma."

Renee stood up and walked over to Jake fuming the whole way. She stood right in front of him and swung her arm like she was going to slap him. I moved at full vampire speed and stopped her a few inches from her face as I gently said, "Mom, that's not a good idea, unless you want to break your hand."

Renee stumbled backwards slightly, brokenly trying to ask about the speed I had just displayed. Just as I backed her away, I heard and felt Edward growl and saw out him shift into a crouch out of the corner of my eye. I rolled my eyes and stepped in front of Edward before he could spring. Renee was looking on dumbfounded.

Finally, Edward half shifted out of his crouch and spat out, "He was describing how fabulous Nessie's body was for her grandmother in vivid detail. I'm going to tear him to pieces."

I turned towards Jacob and growled loudly at him as well as I yelled, "Jacob Black, I would tear you to pieces if my daughter wouldn't hate me for the rest of eternity for it. Don't you EVER do anything like that again. Do you understand me?"

Jake looked at me and mumbled, "Sorry Mom, I won't do that again. Really, Bells, sorry."

I glared at him and said, "I'll deal with you later - son."

Then I put my hand on Edward's shoulder and coaxed him back into his seat. After a few more moments hugging her grandparents, Ness walked over to Jacob and smacked him hard.

"You are in the dog house, Jacob Black," she growled at him before sitting back down on the couch.

Suddenly, I heard Emmett start to giggle and then Rose joined in and pretty soon the whole family was laughing at Nessie's comment, and the idea of Jacob in a literal doghouse.

We spent the rest of the night explaining everything to Renee in detail. She had a hard time accepting all of it. Especially when we told her about our unique gifts and demonstrated them for her. Before Renee and Phil left, Renee made plans to meet up with Alice and Esme about wedding planning and I smiled knowing my mom was going to be okay with it, and be a part of our lives after all. I waved at my mom as she drove off and headed back into the house with my soon to be husband.

Just three chapters left to go… sad but true

Thanks again to Ginginlee who has done an amazing job cleaning this thing up for me :)

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