I slipped out of bed it was still very early. Edward was still sleeping. I snuck down the stairs to get something to drink. On my way down, I could smell the makings of thanksgiving dinner coming from the kitchen. When I walked in Esme was cutting vegetables to go inside the turkey.

"Good morning," I smiled walking in.

"Good morning dear," she replied. "You're up early."

"Not much of a late sleeper. do you need some help?" I asked hopeful. I loved cooking thanksgiving dinner.

"Of course dear, I would love some help," she smiled. "It's always nice to have company in the kitchen besides, I hear you're an amazing cook."

Esme put me in charge of the desserts. I decided to make the traditional pies pumpkin, apple and cherry. We talked a lot she was so nice. She told me about Edward as a child and how his parents had passed a little after thanksgiving. We were so deep in work and conversation I didn't even notice that it was getting late till I felt Edwards arms snaked around my waste.

"Good morning love," he said kissing me on the cheek. Esme smiled continuing to work.

I had just finished up the apple and cherry pies and was mixing the pumpkin. Edward sat down and ate a bowl of cereal.

"Having fun?" he smiled.

"Tons, Esme was just telling me about you as a child," I smiled.

"Oh god she didn't pull out the baby pictures yet did she?" he joked.

"No not yet anyway," she laughed.

Epov

I was eating my cereal chatting with Esme and Bella. I smiled to myself at how well she fit in with my family. I knew it was still too soon for her. But, I hoped she would consider this family one day.

"So Bella what is your family doing for the holidays?" Esme asked causing Bella to freeze. I could see her face become slightly pained. But, then she fake smiled trying to hide her emotions.

"Hey Esme do you mind if I steal Bella till dinner?" I asked trying to change the subject. Bella looked grateful.

"Not at all dear," she smiled giving me a knowing look.

Bella put the rest of the pies in the oven and went upstairs to get dressed. I told her I would be up when I was finished eating.

"She's so lovely Edward, a real sweet girl," she smiled. "But, I have to ask why did she get so upset?"

"Bella doesn't really have any family," I frowned.

"Oh I'm so sorry. Why didn't you tell me Edward?" she questioned.

"I just wanted to give her that privacy any way I should go check on her." I said putting my bowl in the sink and kissing my mom on the cheek.

When I got up to my room Bella was sitting on the bed reading a small book it looked like a journal. She had tears in her eyes. I walked over and sat down next to her. Pulling her into a hug.

"I'm so sorry love, that I didn't tell her." I said pulling her close.

"It's ok it's not that, I just miss him you know?" she said.

"Yeah I know," I said rubbing her back. I pulled away and looked down at the book. "What is this?"

"Umm… its," she paused. "It's a book he gave to me after he died he made it so he could kind of talk to me and give me advice even though he isn't here." She said smiling slightly a tear running down her cheek.

I smiled I could see how much her friend cared for her and vice versa. I asked to read the page she was on. It was the first one in the book.

I know your missing me and it's only been a little while. But, remember even though you can't see me I'm always there in your heart. I know how much it hurts when I decided this the thought of losing you was like ripping my heart out (no pun intended)

If your laughing turn it into a smile now and only use this when you need me most other wise all I can say is don't hold back do everything you can because life it short . Remember and this too shall pass.

It made me want to cry to see how much this guy Jacob really cared. I could see why it hurt her so much to lose him. It looked like she had read this page a lot.

"He must have been awesome, huh?"

"Yeah he was," she smiled. "I miss him so much but it's getting easier. My therapist said I will need to let him go to be able to move on but I just don't know how. She says remember him, love him but, let go. She said it will give me freedom to move on." She sighed.

"Don't rush it takes time to heal and do it when you're ready not when a doctor tells you it's time." I smiled.

"Will you come somewhere with me?" I asked.

"Yes."

I grabbed her hand and we walked out to the back yard down the path onto the beach. I had her fallow me along the shore for a ways there were some woods that lead away from the beach. We walked up a hill and there was a meadow.

Bpov

The meadow was beautiful it had tons of flowers and a small clearing. Edward stopped in front of a tree with a heart carved into it had the E + E 4 ever carved into it.

"This was where my parents met and were my dad proposed to my mother. We laid their ashes here. I come here to talk to them whenever I come home," he said rubbing the carving.

I could see how much he missed them I never had seen Edward so vulnerable. Although he seemed at peace like they were here with him.

"Hi mom and dad I haven't talked to you in a while but I wanted you to meet someone she's real special to me. Her name is Bella. She's perfect and beautiful and well I love her." he said braking in to a brilliant smile. he closed his eyes and exhaled.

"Hi Mr. and Mrs. mason your son is amazing and well I just want you to know I love him he's a great man," I said taking his hand.

He looked down at me. his eyes were different he looked relived at peace and free. He caressed my cheek and then kissed me pulling me to him he held me for I don't know how long and we pulled away. We didn't need to speak words. So much was said in our silence. I laid there in his arms on the grass for hours. We realized it was probably getting close to dinner and walked back to the house. Our fingers intertwined.

"Thank you, for sharing that with me," he said stopping and leaning in to kiss me so tenderly.

"Thank you, for wanting to share that with me," I smiled back into his lips.

Then out of nowhere he scooped me up over his shoulder and ran up the beach.

"Edward! Put me down!" I playfully swatted.

We got back into the house and Esme was just finishing dinner. I helped her finish things up and Edward went to watch the game.

We all sat down to dinner and it was nice it was actually my first real thanksgiving dinner. Since my mom died. Even with Jake we never had real sit down dinners like this.

"Ok it's time to say what we are thankful for," Carlisle stood up and smiled. "I'm thankful for my beautiful wife and my sons.

"I'm thankful for my family and that my baby Edward has found someone beautiful to love him," Esme smiled.

"I'm thankful for you guys making me part of this family and the food." Emmett said making us all chuckle.

"I'm thankful for my sister and new friends," rose smiled.

Then Edward spoke, "I'm thankful for Bella I'm so glad she came into my life."

I smiled, "I'm thankful I met all of you a few short months ago and that you welcomed me with open arms and helped me thorough my dark times. Edward you have been the one constant in my life over the past few months. I know with everything that happened it was just so I could meet you. thank you. And thank you Carlisle and Esme for welcoming me in your home with open arms." They all smiled.

"Well that's hard to fallow so I'll just say that I'm thankful for my family and new friends." Jasper smiled.

"And I'm thank full for you all and this baby," Alice grinned rubbing her belly shocking everyone even jasper.

I could have sworn jaspers jaw hit the floor. "Oh my god! Are you serious?" he said, putting his hands on her belly.

"Yes," she giggled. "I went to the doctor yesterday its official."

He pulled her in for a hug. When they pulled away they just looked at each other saying so much with only their eyes it was so private, I looked away.

"I'm going to be a dad!" he smiled.

Everyone was so happy congratulating jasper and Alice. That was what the conversation revolved around for the rest of the night. Esme looked as if she was in heaven. Everyone eventually made their way into their rooms.

Edward and I lay in the bed. I was on his chest he had my hand lifted out fingers inter twined. He was playing with them.

"What are you thinking?" I asked.

"Just about us and tonight," he smiled into my hair.

"What about us?" I asked. He paused for a moment sitting up and he looked into my eyes.

"I been wondering, I mean I know it's fast but, we already spend all our time together anyway.." he trailed off. "Will you move in with me?"

"Yes," I smiled. I wanted to spend every night in Edward's arms and now I could.

He grinned his perfect crooked grin and pulled me down attacking my lips. Needless to say we wouldn't be getting much sleep.

A/N: what did you think please let me know : )