I'll admit it... I only own Viola and the rest of the Goodwins (bless their little souls) and HOW IT SADDENS ME SO!!!!! lol, enjoy please. Also i'd like to thank all who have reviewed and hopefully will review. I love you... in a totally non-creepy internet type of way. :D And again, constructive criticism = happy, harsh flames = smores and toasted marshmallows.

~~~~~Edward's~~~~~POV~~~~~

Bella tried to soothe me the entire way home; however it was as disconcerting as the first time, once again I could not read someone's mind, only this was magnified by five. I found myself dwelling on it the entire journey. Due to a moment of distraction caused by my distress (I may have slammed the door of the Volvo just a little too hard…) I failed to Jacob and Nessie coming to greet us until I saw Bella speaking to them. Jacob was frowning slightly.

"What's happened?" I was anxious, two problems was a little beyond my handling at this emotional point in time.

"We think we've spotted a new wolf, but no one knows where or who." Jacob seemed worried, although it was well hidden behind a bright grin. However, we all knew Sam's pack had been playing up in the last months and any 'visitors' were a worry.

Nessie voiced her opinion, "Do you think it has something to do with the new family in town? Apparently they bought a house on the border."

"I doubt it." Alice replied, "I've had a few visions of them and they're all showing up fine…"

"I can't read their minds…," I added quickly, when Jacob looked my way.

"Do you think you should try to become acquainted? Just to be sure," Nessie asked as Bella smiled down at her. She was sounding like a cross between us more and more each day. We all nodded, it couldn't hurt.

The next day as we sat down to lunch and tried to discuss how we were going to approach the the Goodwins, the majority favored sitting back for a bit although I saw that my dear Bella had already made up her mind to go over to them anyway. Fortunately I did not have to restrain her, as fun as that would be now there was no danger of injuring her, as the Goodwins (minus Viola) came to us.

"I'm sorry if we were a bit brisk yesterday." Theodore apologized, "We're just very used to dealing with Vi's accidents ourselves."

I gestured for them to sit down at the table, "It's fine. However it sounded like this had happened before."

Audrey laughed as she slid in between Virginia and Emmett. "It happens a lot; Vi's mind's in the clouds so often she tends to forget her feet are on the ground. Her lack of natural grace doesn't help either. " My Bella smiled empathetically.

"I can relate - I used to be quite the klutz. I've improved though."

The group nodded, "She'll manage better too… eventually. She just doesn't know the layout of the school yet."

Virginia giggled through her sandwich. "I give her two hours before she hurts herself when she gets back though."

Archie shook his head, "I give her a day at least."

Audrey raised an eyebrow. "Sounds like a bet. Name your price." She pulled out a notebook.

"My new Manolo Blahniks," Virginia's contribution caused Alice to sit up and start an excited conversation with the blonde.

"My one-of-a-kind Babe Ruth Trading Card."

" Ok, anyone else in?" Audrey looked around at the others.

"I bet a week and my earliest Elvis record." Theodore added.

"I'm betting 5 hours and my favourite Claire de Luna CD." Audrey mumbled, her tongue sticking out slightly. Everyone looked at Fredrick expectantly.

"1 hour and I bet a ride in my car, no questions asked."

Theodore let out a long whistle. "I'm definitely going to have to win now…"

~~~~~Edward~~~~~Loves~~~~~Bella~~~~~Forever~~~~~

Over the next few days the Goodwins sat with us.

Alice, Rosalie, Virginia and Audrey held very deep conversations about fabric texture and drape (note sarcasm). Jasper and Emmett got along very well with Archie and Theodore, discussing all kinds of things from paintball to game statistics. I was content just to hug Bella to my chest and listen silently to my siblings' thoughts. I hummed Bella's Lullaby softly as I watched Fredrick text on his phone, a small hint of a grin on his face.

"Who are you texting?" My wife's voice rang out. The boy looked startled for a moment, then smiled sheepishly.

"Viola; She's complaining about feeling like a caged animal. I just told her she should be able to come back to school soon."

"You guys are close?" I asked a little amused at how much he obviously cared for her.

"Yes." He nodded at the other pairs, "By default at first but as we've gotten to know each other it's become more by choice."

"What's she like?"

Fredrick laughed, "She's one-of-a-kind. You'll see what I mean when she comes back."

~~~~~~Bella's~~~~~POV~~~~~

The next day I arrived early to lunch to find someone sitting at our table. On our table to be more precise. As the girl turned towards me I recognized her as Viola. She kneeled on the edge nearest to me as I came closer.

"Hi! You must be Bella." Her greeting reminded me slightly of Alice in its enthusiasm but also in some way of Edward. But then most things reminded me of Edward or Nessie these days.

"And you must be Viola. Welcome to Forks."

"Thank you," she replied, shaking my hand. Her smile was slightly crooked and full of curiosity. All of a sudden she leant forward so our noses were almost touching. "You have really pretty eyes. They're such a beautiful shade of butterscotch." I would have blushed if I could and as she leant back I noticed her eyes.

"So are yours; they look so green." She actually did blush.

"Thank you; they're a gift from my mother." Suddenly I heard footsteps behind me, and felt myself pushed aside, fortunately to be caught by Edward. Viola's eyes widened as she was pulled forward into Freddie's embrace.

"Freddie!" The smiles on both their faces made me glance at the others who were also laughing at their antics. Freddie swung her around before setting her gently down on the table.

"What are you doing here, our dear invalid?"

The rest of the Goodwins gathered around them. "We were wondering the same thing." Viola smiled hugging each of them in turn.

"All better!" She swung-jump off the table hitting her hand in the process. "Oooooooh," She grimaced shaking her hand. Edward strode forward and gently placed her back on the table before examining her hand.

"Uh, what are you doing?" The pleasant demeanor seemed to have reduced slightly as she watched his examination, frowning.

"My father's a doctor and my wife was a bit of a klutz, I know what I'm doing." He muttered hotly. After a few moments he declared, "Looks like you just bruised your knuckles, you should be…" Green met topaz and for a moment a glitter of remembrance flickered through the air, "…fine."

Viola didn't break eye contact as she answered, "Uh… thanks. Hey boys could you get me some ice?"

Quick as a flash, Theodore had removed a few pieces of ice from a random girl's drink (she didn't seem to mind) and placed them in the handkerchief that Archie had removed from his pocket. The handkerchief was then handed to Virginia who pressed it onto Viola's knuckles while Audrey secured it using a wide ribbon from her hair. The smooth chain of events was obviously well practiced and Viola grimaced again, causing Fredrick to laugh.

"What are we ever going to do with you?" he asked her, rubbing her back.

"Love me, feed me, never leave me." She joked back.

He shook his head and hugged her; Jasper was smiling as Fred took Viola over to the salad bar, his arm still around her shoulder.

"They're very close aren't they?" He stated conversationally.

"Like brother and sister." Virginia confirmed.

"Do they have siblings?" I asked, watching as the pair chatted.

"Most of us are single children but…" Archie frowned, "I think Viola used to have a brother; Anthony something-or-other. He died a while back though and she hardly ever talks about him."

Viola and Freddie returned, displaying a highly unequal balance of sweet versus healthy.

"So what were you talking about?" Viola managed to successfully nestle into a spot between Emmet and Archie. I was unsure how to approach the subject, however Ted beat me too it.

"We were just telling them about your brother…"

"Oh," the sadness in her eyes was evident and Jasper, not able to handle the emotion, tried to change the subject.

"Were you fond of him?"

Viola nodded, "Yes. We were… very close. He was only two years older than me." We sat in silence for a moment before she spoke again. "And this is an entirely too morose subject to discuss during lunch. Especially on my first day back. Tell me what you've all been up to this week!" The smile was back and we all went along with it. But something was nagging at the back of my mind.