Author's Note: Picks up right where 'Your Hold on Me' left off

Ch. 1 Crack of a New Dawn

Edward and Spence came into the Swan house, Edward rubbing his hands together and blowing on them for show. He made his way over to Bella who was standing up as was Charlie.

"Hey, you ready to go," he asked Edward. "It's getting late."

"Yeah," said Bella, "We probably should get going." She turned to Charlie, unsure of what to say.

Charlie didn't know what to say either. He shifted from foot to foot and then stuck his hand out.

"Well it was very nice to meet you Bells."

"You too Charlie."

Charlie nodded and then stated, "I hope you'll come by more often. Not just for me but for Spence. Other than Jacob she doesn't really have a lot of friends around here."

"I have friends," Spence said.

Charlie placed his hands on his hips. "I don't know Spence. Jared seems like a cool kid and all but he hangs around Sam Uley and Paul. I'm not sure I want you around boys like that. They walk around like they think they own the place."

Spence crossed her arms. "I can take them."

Charlie laughed. One girl, despite her size, taking on three very large guys, that was highly unlikely.

"Trust me Charlie," said Edward, "We plan to stick around a very long time."

"That's good," said Charlie.

Bella and Edward smiled at Spence. She smiled too grateful to them. At least Charlie wouldn't have a problem with some of her friends. Not that it would matter. Sam and his boys were her brothers now so whatever Charlie said, Spence would have to become a pro at keeping secrets from him.

"I'll walk you guys out," said Spence.

"You going to be okay with this," Edward asked when the three of them were outside. He grabbed Bella's coat from the car and placed it over her shoulders.

"Lying to Charlie," Spence said. She shrugged. "Doesn't really matter I guess. It will just be one of those things I have to get used to and I will."

"We'll we're here if you need us," Bella said with a smile.

Spence returned the smile and nodded. "Likewise. And Bella seriously, if you ever need anything or just want to talk I'm here too. That couldn't have been easy for you."

Bella sighed, "Looks like we're both dealing with secrets from our past." Spence nodded in agreement. "Night Spence," she said getting in the car.

"Night," Spence replied.

She waited until the two of them drove away from the house before heading inside. It was getting late so she said goodnight to Charlie before heading to her room.