Okay, so this is the last chapter of Times of Change because this part of Seth and Erin's story is over, but fear not! A sequel will be posted within a week! Excited? I hope so! I own nothing but Erin. Comment with sequel title suggestions.

I was out of the van before Seth even came to a complete stop, running up to the house. The warm tug in my stomach told me Seth was following me as I dashed into my home, eyes landing on Billy, Charlie Swan and Sam in the hallway. Sam nodded at me as I stepped forward and hugged my uncle, "How is he?"

Uncle Billy swallowed and held my hands in his, "The Doc's looking him over now but they might have to re-break all the bones."

I cringed, and nodded. "But he'll be okay?"

Billy nodded, giving me a small smile and a comfort squeeze of the hand. Turning to Charlie, I smiled lightly, "Good to see, Chief Swan, it's been awhile."

Charlie smiled, "It sure has been. Hell, last time I saw you, you were just getting back to school."

I choked out a laugh and nodded, stepping back and linking my hand with Seth's. We looked at each other in sync, his expression sympathetic, mine a mixture of negative emotions. He leaned down and kissed my temple, rubbing his thumb over my pointer finger. I felt my body relax a little just as Jake's bedroom door opened.

Doctor Carlisle Cullen stepped out, a good, old fashioned doctor's bag in his left hand. He smiled at Seth and me politely, nodding to Seth in addition, before turning to Billy. "I gave Jacob some morphine for the pain. I'll wait until it sets in before I begin the re-breaking, should only take a minute or two before he's ready."

Billy nodded, "Thank you, Doctor Cullen. I mean it."

Carlisle smiled again and nodded, "You're welcome. Now, I must start the process of re-breaking," He turned to look at Charlie, Sam, Seth and I, "I would leave now if you don't feel the need to be here. This will be very painful for Jacob, even with the medication."

As Carlisle went back to the room, Sam moved towards the door, "I should go update the other's and check on Brady and Collin."

Billy nodded, waving as Sam left. Just as the door shut behind him, a scream shook the house, echoing from Jake's room. I cringed and moved closer to Seth, sliding my arm around him, while he did the same in response.

I closed my eyes waiting. Sure enough, seconds later Jake yelled out again, swearing loudly. I hugged Seth, burying my face in his chest, trying to not think about the noise, yet waiting for it.

Seth's fingers tangled through my hair as Jake yelled yet again. I let out a strangled noise and hugged my best friend even tighter. Seth sighed and pulled me back, "Let's go wait outside, on the steps."

I nodded, letting him take my hand and pull me outside to the porch stairs. It was getting dark and was even colder than before but as we sat Seth put his arm around my shoulders and I barely noticed the bitter wind current. We sat in silence for hours, as Jake's yells faded down and Charlie departed and Pack members came and went all we did was just sit there with each other, hands intertwined.

Isabella Marie Swan

And

Edward Anthony Masen Cullen

Together with their families request the honor of your presence at the celebration of their marriage.

Saturday, the thirteenth of August

Two Thousand and Six

Five O'clock in the Evening

420 Woodcroft Ave

Forks, WA

I stared at the invitation in my hands, the envelope with the note to Jake sat on the counter in front of me. It was the twelfth time I'd read the freaking invitation and I still didn't know what to feel.

Happy? My childhood friend was marrying the man she loved.

Sad? My cousin, who was in love with that girl, would be destroyed.

Angry? I shouldn't be caught in the middle like this. If I go, I'm betraying Jake, if I don't, I'm hurting Bella.

I didn't know and it angered me slightly. The wedding was just a formality, though, to confirm what was always true. Bella and Edward belonged together and would spend the rest of time showing that to everyone. Married or not, that's what was going to happen anyways. Sadly, Jacob just didn't fit into Bella's fairy tale.

Running my fingers through my hair, I sighed, turning my head to look at Uncle Billy from where he was in the kitchen. "How are we gonna tell him?"

Uncle Billy shrugged, rolling closer, "I'll just give him the envelope. What do you think the other part is? The second letter?"

I sighed, folding the invitation back up and slipping it into the envelope, glancing at the paper addressed to Jake. "I don't know, but Edward doesn't seem like the type to brag, so probably something else."

Billy nodded, looking at the floor. I set the invite down and walked to the fridge, "Chili, good?" I asked, pulling out two large packs of burger. Billy just nodded again before leaving the room to turn on the TV in the living room.

As I got dinner ready, I thought over the last couple weeks. Jake was all better, but faking the use of crutches and a sling to keep up appearances. Seth and I were as solid as ever, and Rachel had called to say she was going to be coming home for a while over the summer. Everything was mending itself after the battle, and now this happens.

The chili was finished just in time as Jake crashed through the door. I jumped but recovered, listening as Billy talked to Jacob, attempting to access their old, easy banter. Jacob even chuckled at one point as I spooned out a helping for each of us. Most of the pot for Jake…

Dinner made it obvious to Jake that something was up. I could read it on his face. Billy was talking too much and I too little. He finally asked what was going on. And Billy brought the envelope out. I watched him carefully as he read it and then the personally addressed letter. I saw his hand turn white as he clutched the table.

Uncle Billy leaned forward, carefully, "Jake, we only have the one table." His eyes were also on Jake's hand. Jake slowly pulled his hand back, clutching it in his other.

I swallowed, "It'll be okay, Jake."

Jake glanced at me before standing, pulling his t-shirt off and breathing hard.

"Not too late, "Billy mumbled as Jake walked out of the room. I cringed hearing the door break against Jacob's fist. Seconds later a howl sounded from outside.

Standing up, I went to the phone, dialing the number I would know in my sleep.

"Hello?" Seth answered after a single ring, his tone light and happy. I smiled slightly despite my worry, hearing his voice.

"Please, can you go see if Jacob's okay? We told him about the wedding and he flipped out and left for the woods." I asked, looking at Billy.

"Yeah, sure, call you soon. Bye, love you, 'Rinny." Seth said, sweetly.

I felt the usual warmth spread throughout my veins, the familiar tug in the pit of my stomach tightening. I rolled my eyes and answered, "Love you too, dork."

And then I hung up and exchanged a look of resignation with my uncle.

If only I'd known then that this was only the beginning and Seth and I would have so much more to deal with very soon.

Don't be afraid of change.

You may end up losing something good,

But you'll probably end up gaining

Something so much better.

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