DISCLAIMER: The characters do not belong to me…they are all the creation of the wonderful Stephenie Meyer.

AUTHOR'S NOTE: The Cullen family and the Denali Coven spend time together.

I See …

"Esme, this basement is such an unusual style for you," Carmen remarked. 'The paint is so dark and I can't imagine her putting up posters.'

"I am not responsible for this … unique style," Esme replied. 'Why did I ever agree to give Emmett free reign down here?'

"Very tactful, mom," Bella giggled. I tightened my embrace on her a little and placed a kiss on her head. She let out another soft giggle, making me smile.

"Edward, what do you think of the decorating?" Tanya asked me. 'He can't possibly like this.'

"I think it reflects its owner quite nicely," I said. "Right, Emmett?"

"Can't talk. Racing. Must beat Jazz." Emmett had his tongue hanging out the side of his mouth and his entire body was leaning in the direction he was trying to make the car go. 'Go car. Go car. Beat Jazz.'

"You don't have a chance," Jasper taunted. "You're two laps down." 'Should I tell him Alice has already seen this and he loses? Nope. It's more fun to stretch it out.'

"Are they always so competitive?" Tanya asked. 'They look ready to fight.'

"Haven't you seen them this way before?" Bella questioned.

"We don't have video games at my home and we never had the pleasure of visiting their home in Forks," Tanya replied. 'Not since they needed to move so quickly for you, little one.'

I shifted Bella in my arms, pulling her away from Tanya slightly. I really did not want to get into another argument with Tanya, but if she continued with these thoughts … Maybe I should have Esme speak with her instead. It might go over better and actually sink into Tanya's thick head.

"Oh, well, yeah. They're always like this," Bella informed her. "Actually, they are being well behaved right now. Usually, there's a lot more insults with some colorful language thrown in."

"Damn it, Jazz," Emmett fussed. 'I can do this. I can beat him. It's only two and a half laps.'

"See," Bella giggled.

"Emmett, there are ladies present," I reminded him.

"I know you're down here, Edward. I haven't forgotten," Emmett chuckled. 'If I can't beat Jazz, then I can pick on Edward.'

"That's not nice, Em," Bella chided.

"Relax, Picky. I'm just teasing," Emmett told her. 'I should get to have some fun tonight. Stupid Jazz.'

"Bella, I have not had many chances to speak directly with you while we have been here. How are you enjoying your married life?" Tanya asked.

"I am enjoying it very much. Edward is an excellent husband," Bella replied.

'I don't doubt that he is.' "And your adaptation to this life?" Tanya questioned.

"So far, so good," Bella answered.

"I was shocked to find out that you are attending school with the humans so soon after your change," Tanya stated. 'How can she do that? She should still be struggling for control.'

"Bella shows remarkable restraint. She has not encountered any problems so far." I attempted to make the statement sound as final as possible. I did not like the direction Tanya was trying to lead the conversation toward.

"Bella hunts on a very regular schedule to keep up her resistance. And with Edward in each of her classes, there really is no danger. He makes sure they sit downwind from everyone and they are only at the college for a few classes each day," Carlisle explained. 'I hope that satisfies her curiosity, Edward.'

"Glad to hear so many precautions are being taken," Tanya said. 'I wonder if her restraint is tied to her desire to please Edward. I know I would be willing to do most anything to please him and I am not in love with him the way she is.' "We certainly wouldn't want any misfortune to come to dear Bella."

"Considering how close Edward and Bella are, her misfortune would be his and we certainly wouldn't want anything to happen to either of them," Eleazar said suddenly, staring at Tanya. 'She has to let it go. Bella is his other half, not Tanya.'

"You cheated, Jasper!" Emmett roared, jumping up onto his feet.

Jasper slowly rose to his feet, a smug grin on his face. "That was all skill, dear brother."

"How did you do it?" Emmett asked.

"Do what?" Jasper replied.

"Cheat at the game!" Emmett yelled.

"I told you, I didn't cheat. It's your fault you ended up three laps down. You never slow down in the curves and then you spin out and take forever to get going again," Jasper explained.

"Racing takes finesse, Emmett. You have to slow down and speed up in the right areas," Alice commented.

"Stay out of this, you little pixie," Emmett warned, pointing a finger at Alice.

"I don't care how aggravated you are about losing, you don't need to talk to my wife that way," Jasper yelled, stepping closer to Emmett.

"Emmett, sit down and cool off," Rose ordered.

"Yes, boys. That's an excellent idea," Esme agreed.

"I know how to settle this," Emmett announced. "Let's take it outside and wrestle it out."

"Lead the way," Jasper said, pointing toward the stairs.

We all got up and followed them up the stairs, through the kitchen, and out the backdoor. Rose, Alice, Bella and I stood near the garage to have the best view of the match. Everyone else stood on the back porch.

Emmett and Jasper started circling each other.

"Let's go, major pain. I'm waiting on you to make a move," Emmett taunted. 'Finally get to kick his butt.'

"Don't fall for it, Jazz," Bella warned. "Get him to move first."

"Stay out of it, Picky, unless you want to be next," Emmett shot back.

Alice quickly sent me a warning with her thoughts. 'Edward, don't let Bella agree to Emmett's challenge. It doesn't end well for her and the Denali Coven gets a little too curious about the extent of her injuries.'

"I'll …" Bella started, but I put my hand over her mouth.

I leaned down and whispered into her ear. "Not today, you don't. He's in a foul mood over the game and he won't be in the right frame of mind to watch what he's doing. With the Denali Coven here, I don't think it would be wise."

She nodded her head and I removed my hand from her mouth. She pulled on my shirt until my head was near hers again. "Thanks for watching out for me."

I smiled her favorite crooked grin and kissed her temple. "As if I would do anything else."

Bella suddenly smiled brightly and turned around to face me. She waved her hand to Alice and Rose, beckoning them to come closer. She pulled us all into a little huddle.

"Guys, do you know the nursery rhyme for when a kid rips his pants?" she asked.

Rose, Alice, and I shook our heads. We didn't have any memories of grade school.

"Well, I only know this because I saw it yesterday when I was watching one of my videos. But a kid that was in school with me ripped his pants and the class yelled out this rhyme to him. 'I see London, I see France. I see Emmett in his underpants!' Of course, the kid's name wasn't Emmett, but we're going to use that name so I threw it in there," Bella explained.

"I'm so proud of you," Rose said, pulling Bella into a hug. "You've given me another wonderful way to tease my husband."

I smiled at my Bella, pleased she was happy with her videos. I'd managed to make copies of Renee's home movies when we'd visited her in Jacksonville. I'd been saving them, waiting for the right time to give them to Bella. When she'd told me that she realized she was forgetting, I gave her the videos. I only wished I'd had some of Charlie and her together as well.

"Get ready. It's going to happen soon," Alice announced.

We all turned around to watch the match. Emmett and Jasper had each other by the shoulders, trying to roll each other to the ground. Emmett got a grip on Jasper and lifted him into the air before slamming him back to the ground. As Emmett bent over to push Jasper further into the ground, a ripping sound echoed through the yard. Emmett must have realized what happened because he stopped moving.

"Now!" Rose ordered.

"I see London, I see France. I see Emmett in his underpants!" Rose, Alice, Bella, and I yelled out.

Jasper took up the chant with us. "I see London, I see France. I see Emmett in his underpants!"

"Ooh! They're red too!" Alice giggled.

"And shiny!" Bella added through her laughter.

Emmett's hands flew to his backside as he stood up straight and tried to cover the rip. "Rose, some help here, please!" he begged.

"If you're not enjoying your southern exposure, you should run into the house and change," Rose told him. "But from where I'm standing, the view's not half bad."

"So you're saying you don't care that other women can see my backside?" Emmett challenged.

Rose ran over, lifted him up and ran him into the house. Alice, Jasper, and I started laughing.

"Rose just picked him up!" Bella said, pointing in the direction our siblings had run.

"Yes," Alice giggled. "She's done it before, too."

"How, though? Emmett's ten times her size!" Bella said with awe in her voice.

"Vampire, duh!" Alice replied, tapping Bella's forehead with a single finger. "Watch!" Alice ran over and picked up Jasper. "See?"

"Holy cow!" Bella cried.

Alice put Jasper down and they both laughed at my wife's stunned expression. Bella turned and looked at me, with a wicked grin on her face.

"Oh, no you don't!" I laughed. "Don't even think about it."

"Lucky for her, you'll never know if she is thinking about it until it's too late!" Alice chirped.

"Damn!" I muttered.

Bella still had that cunning look on her face and she was a little too close for comfort. There was no way I was going to let her try to pick me up.

"You'll have to catch me first," I called out to Bella, already running through the forest.

"Cheater!" she laughed, already in pursuit of me.

"Get him, Bella!" Jasper and Alice yelled after us.

I knew she couldn't catch me, especially with a head start. I just needed to decide where I wanted to lead her and when I wanted to let her catch me. I decided some time in our meadow would be a good idea and changed direction to head for it.

"I'm going to catch you, Edward Cullen."

"We'll see about that, Bella Cullen," I laughed.

I forced myself to move faster. I had a specific plan in mind and I needed to reach the meadow with as much time between us as possible. I ran through the last of the trees and broke through into the small clearing, then turned and double-backed so I would end up behind Bella. I knew my scent was everywhere and she wouldn't be able to pinpoint me by it.

I crouched down low and watched her speed by me. She went into the meadow, giggling to herself. I watched her come to a stop and search the area for me. I quietly snuck up behind her as she started walking through the high grass, looking for me.

I leaned close to her and whispered, "Boo."

She jumped and turned around, slapping at my arms. I laughed at the shocked expression on her face.

"Vampires don't scare you but ghosts do?" I asked her, still chuckling.

"I knew there was no ghost here, Edward," she replied, walking away from me. "I just wasn't expecting you to sneak up behind me."

I ran to her and scooped her up into my arms, cradling her against my chest. She looked up at me with those beautiful, golden eyes of hers and I was the one feeling dazzled for a change.

"Are you planning to stare at me all day?" she asked with a smirk on her beautiful lips.

"I'm seriously considering it. You are the most beautiful creature in the world, after all."

I laid down in the grass with Bella on top of me. She turned onto her stomach and looked up at me, her chin resting on my chest.

"I can't believe Emmett ripped his pants like that," she said, humor shining in her eyes.

"At least he was wearing underwear today," I chuckled.

"Emmett goes commando?" she asked, looking horrified.

"And feels the need to let me know each time he does it."

"That's disgusting," she cried.

"Truly revolting," I agreed.

"My poor, poor, Edward. Subjected to so many of Emmett's rude and crude little thoughts."

"And don't forget all the singing."

"Yes, we mustn't forget the singing. He's told me how much he loves to sing about the two all beef patties with special sauce –"

I put my hand over her mouth, but she continued to speak against my hand, making us both laugh.

"It could be worse, you know," Bella chirped.

"I'm sure I'll regret this later, but how could it be worse?"

"All of our siblings could enjoy torturing you as much as Emmett."

"Yes, that certainly would be worse," I chuckled.

She rested her head on my chest and squeezed my sides with her arms. "I love you, Edward."

"I love you, Bella."

"Tell me what you love," she sighed, sounding content.

"I love that you love me. I love your tender heart and your gentle soul. I love how expressive your golden eyes are. I love the way your nose scrunches when Emmett embarrasses you. I love that you still forget to breathe sometimes when I look at you."

"Youwould," she snorted.

"Your turn. What do you love about me?"

She lifted her head and looked at me. "Your loving heart, your beautiful soul, your passion for your music, your devotion to our family and to me, your willingness to do anything at all that might possibly make me happy, and so many things that I can't even name."

This was one of the times when I didn't need Jasper around to know exactly how my wife was feeling. Her love for me was evident in the way her golden eyes were locked with mine, in the small smile sitting on her beautiful lips, and in the gentle motion of her hand rubbing above my heart. This was my Heaven with my angel.

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Sorry for the late posting ... Emmett and I had a disagreement regarding his wardrobe malfunction. We finally worked it out, though. I just had to get Rose on my side to threaten him. LOL!!!