Takes place when Edward and the rest of the guys return home in Eclipse, after Alice and Bella's slumber party.

Jasper could feel Alice's sadness and disappointment as they got nearer to the house. He sped up, not bothering to explain why. Edward would explain for Carlisle and Emmett if they wondered.

He entered the house quietly and quickly and found her waiting in their room for him. She smiled to welcome him home, but he gave her a questioning look to inquire why she was feeling so sad.

She sighed and answered, "Edward's going to take back the Porsche."

He was relieved that that was the only reason for her unhappiness, but then upset that Edward would give her something she wanted so badly and then take it away. It wasn't very nice.

"Are you sure?"

She nodded and sighed again.

"Bella ran away from me at school today. It was a snap decision so I couldn't have seen it coming. She came back safely and seemed to be upset about something but she didn't want to talk about it. I think she fought with the werewolf. Which could be good for Edward. But then maybe not. I've started seeing Edward and Bella getting into disagreements over her visiting the werewolf. They keep getting worse. And then I can't see what happens with Jacob Black as a factor because I can't see him so that's frustrating and I end up getting really annoyed because I just see Bella getting mad and going to Charlie's but I don't know if she ends up spending more time in La Push and--"

He brushed his finger across her cheek and she stopped to look up at him.

His bright gold eyes met her darker ones. "You're worrying incessantly."

She nodded in agreement.

"Talk to Edward," he said. His face also wordlessly said that she should relax, that everything would be fine, and that she was overworking herself.

"You're right," she answered all four things he told her, "And I think on top of everything, I missed you being here."

He nodded slightly and breathed in her scent, every part of him saying that he missed her too.

"I'll hunt again with you when you need to," he promised.

He felt a wave of excitement from her and her eyes lit up at the thought of it. She loved hunting with Jasper. Hunting was fun for her to begin with, but she liked to make up games with him while they fed.

They both heard the other guys approaching the house.

"Shall we?" Alice asked, getting up to go downstairs.

"After you," he said.

She smiled bravely, "Let's go talk to Edward."

He laughed as she danced out of the room and whizzed downstairs into the living room to welcome the other three home.

He followed close behind and stood at the bottom of the stairs. Edward.

Edward glanced over at him.

Before you make any rash decisions, listen to her. She tried so hard. And she adores the Porsche. Be fair. You know she deserves it, especially after everything she is doing and has done for you…

Jasper thought this to Edward, staring at him intently, daring him to overlook the fact that she had risked her life to save him in Italy and now almost overexerted herself watching the future for him. Do not take Alice for granted.

It wasn't a threat. Just a stern request.

Edward nodded to show that he understood and offered him a smile. Jasper smiled quickly in return. This was all exchanged in a matter of seconds.

"Welcome back!" Alice said, cheerfully greeting them.

"Thanks, Alice."

"Have fun?" Rosalie asked from the couch as Emmett went over and swooped her up into his arms, kissing her passionately.

He raised his eyebrows at her, "You bet."

They grinned at each other, both of their faces glowing. "Upstairs?" Emmett inquired.

Rosalie giggled and nodded as he whisked her up to their room at lightening speed.

Carlisle greeted Esme somewhat more subtly with a kiss and a warm smile. "Yes, all went well."

Edward? Alice thought. When she was sure of his attention, she started thinking of everything they had done the past few days. Painting Bella's toenails, Bella's quick phone call to Jake, which was totally legal, she added. Bella running away, but at his intake of breath, she quickly thought of Bella's quick return and the air of unhappiness she had brought with her. She then thought of the vision that she had had of Edward and Bella fighting over Bella wanting to visit Jacob Black.

Edward looked at her worriedly after seeing it.

Maybe you should reconsider asking me to baby sit her every time you leave. The wolves are dangerous, but if she trusts them, maybe you should too. I don't like seeing her so upset with you…it concerns me. I can't see the werewolf's influence on all of this and I wouldn't want her running off with him. Let's face it, we're a little more in control than he is. I'm not being selfish, really. Just…protective of Bella. Right? she wondered.

At his nod, she continued. So…are you mad I let her run away?

"No," he said. Jasper tensed and Edward elaborated. "I'm not mad."

Can I please keep the Porsche then, Edward? Please please please please?

Her beautifully sad face was hard to resist, even for Edward. But he still wouldn't have taken back the Porsche, even if Jasper hadn't talked…thought…to him about it.

"Of course you can, Alice. It was a gift. I appreciate everything you do for me. Thank you. You've beyond earned that Porsche. And if there's anything else you'd like for it, just mention it, and its yours." Edward told her.

"I'll let you know if I think of anything," she said aloud, her voice ringing. Jasper could feel the happiness and excitement radiating from her. She practically bounced in place.

"Alice…can you see anything different now?" Edward asked her, apparently having changed his mind about Bella's visiting time with Jacob.

She concentrated and her eyes went blank for a few seconds. Then she and Edward smiled at the same time. "Thank you, Alice. I just needed to check."

Edward ruffled her hair as he excused himself to go join Bella in his room. Carlisle and Esme had already silently left the room and now Jasper and Alice were alone. She couldn't help but think of what they could possibly do tonight. She heard Edward groan at her thoughts from upstairs and she giggled.

Jasper came over to her, drawn to her excitement.

"Let's go play in my Porsche." Alice told him.

"Where would you like to go? We'll travel anywhere you want," he told her, her emotions catching.

She grinned mischievously, "To have fun in the Porsche we don't necessarily have to travel anywhere yet…"

He chased her out to the garage.

If they hadn't been preoccupied "having fun" in the Porsche, they would have been able to hear Edward telling Bella nervously, "It's late…Besides, I think Alice stepped out…."