The characters in this story are from my favorite books, the Twilight Series, by the talented Stephenie Myers, and her copy write of the characters is implied.

A/N- Thank you for continuing to read my story and for providing feedback. I really appreciate all of it.

Chapter 40: Back to Life

The alarm clock went off at 6am, as Jacob was supposed to be to work at 7am today, so that Dawson could orient him to the garage before they opened for work at 8am. Jacob quickly made his way to the shower, and I went into the kitchen to start breakfast for him. Dad was already in the kitchen, making omelets.

"Good Morning Dad," I said sheepishly. It was the first time that we had been alone together since he learned not only that I was no longer a virgin, but also that I was pregnant.

"Good Morning Renesmee, breakfast will be ready in a minute," he replied with his back to me.

A minute later he plated the two omelets, and turned and placed them on the counter in front of me, without making eye contact. It was apparent that he was uncomfortable being around me right now. I should have taken the initiative to start a conversation with him about how my actions affected him, but I was still emotionally drained from all that had transpired over the past several weeks, so I just sat there in the uncomfortable silence with him. When Jacob entered the room, my father said Good Morning to him, and then walked out the kitchen door, probably back to the cottage.

Jacob was wearing navy blue Dickies work pants with a matching button down shirt. I had to admit, that he could even make Dickies work clothes look hot. The way the pants hugged his ass, yummy.

I turned to Jacob and kissed him good morning as he sat next to me. "Are you excited about your first day of work," I asked.

"Yeah, I am," Jacob said, "I am twenty five years old and I have never had a real job. I am excited about getting out into the workforce. Plus, I love working on cars. I probably am a little rusty since we didn't have cars on the island, but I think that it will come back to me pretty quickly."

"I know that you will do fantastic," I said trying to sound encouraging.

He ate quickly, and then kissed me goodbye, and made his way out of the house. I had the urge to cry, but I didn't want to repeat last night. I didn't want to do anything that would make him feel guilty for doing something that made him feel happy, so I smiled and wished him good luck.

I took a quick shower and then went back to bed after breakfast. I stayed in bed with the covers pulled tightly above my head until about 10am, when I heard a knock on the door. I stretched, got up, and answered the knock.

"Come on Nessie, get dressed, we are going to Seattle shopping," Aunt Alice said.

"I really don't want to Aunt Alice. I am sorry, I am not trying to be difficult, I just want to stay home and read today. It is my first day without Jacob, and I just want to be left alone," I replied apologetically.

"All of us girls are going Nessie," she replied, "Even your mother and Grandmother. Do you really want to be left home alone with your Uncles playing videogames all day?"

"Well, I guess if everyone else is going, but can we make sure to be back by 5pm, Jacob will be back at 5pm," I asked

"We will try our best," Aunt Alice replied, "If we are running late, you can just call him on his cell phone. You have not been to a decent mall in years. It will be OK Ness, you will have four feisty vamps with you."

"OK, just give me a few minutes to get dressed," I replied.

"Wear the DKNY outfit that I bought you," she yelled as she walked out the door and closed it behind her. I quickly got dressed in the outfit that she suggested. I combed my curls, and pulled my hair into a thick pony tail. I put on the fitted black button down shirt and pants that my Aunt had suggested, and met up with the rest of the Cullen women in the entry way.

"I'm all set," I said, and then the group quickly made their way out to Uncle Emmett's jeep, the only car which we currently had which would hold all five of us and our spoils from shopping.

I sat in the middle of the back seat, between Mom and Grandma. Mom held my hand in hers. I placed my palm on her cheek and showed her that I was anxious about this outing, but OK overall. Mom smiled.

Aunt Alice drove, and we made it to the mall in about 45 minutes due to Vampire speed and her ability to see the future in the form of speed traps. It was a rainy day in Seattle, so there was no concern about anyone sparkling. We walked quickly from the car to the mall.

It was a Monday, but the mall was still busy. Halloween was this Friday, and there was actually a line leading into the costume shop at the mall.

"That's a normal human experience you never had Nessie, how about having a Halloween Party," Aunt Alice said. Only Aunt Alice would want to plan a Halloween party for Friday while she was trying to plan a wedding for the following Saturday.

"Yeah, I can get a Vampire Costume with the fangs and everything, and Jacob can dress up like a werewolf," I said sarcastically.

"Not very imaginative Nessie," Aunt Rose chuckled.

"I have enough to deal with as far as the wedding, my pregnancy, and other recent events. I think I'll pass on the Halloween party," I said.

"Fine, I knew you were going to anyway," Aunt Alice said and then she stuck out her tongue at me.

"We went through every store in the mall at least once, several of them twice. It was obvious that shopping was like a drug, at least for Aunt Alice and Aunt Rosalie, and it had been too long since their last fix. Mom and Grandma politely excused themselves to the Jewelry counter, as Aunt Alice and Aunt Rosalie dragged me into Victoria's Secret. I think they made me try everything in the store on. They bought me countless sexy little panty and bra sets, some teddies and other negligees. Most importantly, I found the perfect outfit for my wedding night. It was just as Jacob had described it from his dream, a white lace teddy, with white garters, that fit my body perfectly. I knew he would love it.

I found a big and tall men's shop, and purchased several items for my 7' tall sexy wolf man. I hoped that he wouldn't feel bad about me buying him gifts after my reaction to him working yesterday, but I wanted to buy him some nice things, so I did.

We even stopped at the maternity shop. We purchased much less sexy clothes there, including pants with big elastic bands in them to accommodate my soon to be expanding belly. Grandpa Carlisle really wasn't sure how long I was going to be pregnant for, so it seemed necessary to start buying maternity clothes because I would eventually need them.

I heard my cell phone ring at about 1:30pm, and I quickly answered it. It was Jacob. "Hey Nessie, I called home first and you Uncle Jaz said you were out shopping. That's great. Are you having fun?"

"Yeah, I actually am. How is your first day of work going," I asked him.

"I like it so far. Dawson is nice, and treats his employees fair. I'll tell you all about it when I get home tonight. I love you my Nessie," he said.

"As I love you, my Jacob, and I miss you."

"I miss you too. I'll be home around 5pm, so I will see you when you get back."

"I can't wait to see you," I responded

"Me too, I've got to get back to work now, my lunch break is over. Goodbye."

"Bye Jacob," and I hung up the phone.

My stomach started growling, and my mother escorted me over to the food court. I bought a burger and some fries, and she stayed with me while the rest of the family continued shopping.

"Renesmee, you have been through so much in the last few weeks since we left the island. How are you sweetheart? We haven't really had a chance to talk. Are you really OK," my Mom asked me with concern clouding her voice.

"To be honest Mom, yes and no," I said truthfully. "I never thought I could feel as good about anything as I do about Jacob, but it is hard to be away from him, not just because I love him, but because I think of him as my protector."

"We are all your protectors Nessie," Mom corrected, "But I understand, and I want you to remember that your father and I both love you very much."

"Yeah, but he is uncomfortable around me now. It was really weird this morning at breakfast. We hardly said two words to each other. I know he is disappointed in me and Jacob, but I love Dad and I don't want him to be uncomfortable around me," I replied.

"Nessie, your father is over 100 years old. He thinks about things differently than people do today, but he also loves you more than his own life. He made an effort just by coming to make you both breakfast this morning. It may take him a little while, but he will come around, and everything will be back to normal," she said as she stroked her hand across my cheek.

By this time, I had finished eating, "We better go find Aunt Alice before we have to rent a U-Haul to get home," I said jokingly.

"It wouldn't be the first time," Mom said seriously, and then began chuckling.

We continued shopping until about 5:30pm, and my anxiety level was going through the roof. I was really missing Jacob, and I just wanted to go home to be next to him. My Aunt finally took mercy on me, and allowed us to head home. As soon as I got in the car, I called Jacob from my cell phone to tell him we were on the way.

"Did you have a good time Honey," Jacob asked.

"Yes I did, but I miss you, we'll be home in about 45 minutes," I replied.

"I'll be right here waiting for you. Your Dad is cooking spaghetti and meatballs for us," he added.

"I think that his cooking is his unspoken way of forgiving us, but the last time we assumed we were receiving an unspoken message, look what happened," I chided.

"Yeah, but the last time it was just my wishful thinking. This time I definitely think that you are right. He isn't making Ragu or anything like Billy, he started with fresh tomatoes and garlic," he said in amazement.

"Nothing says I forgive you like food to a werewolf," I joked, and added, "I'll see you in a few minutes my Jacob."

Aunt Alice and Aunt Rosalie in unison said "Oh My Jacob," and made gagging noises.

"I love you Jacob, I have to go."

"Love you too Nessie, bye." We both hung up.

"You two have a lot of nerve," I snapped at my Aunts. "Do you know what it was like growing up on a secluded island with a bunch of horny vampires?" Mom and Grandma shot me dirty looks but I continued, "I didn't say anything to any of you, and believe me there were plenty of times that I could have."

"You have completely lost your sense of humor," Aunt Alice said, "Hopefully it is just the pregnancy hormones, and you will regain it in a few months."

"I stuck my tongue out at her, and then pouted, looking out the window the rest of the way home.