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

AUTHOR'S NOTE: A special chapter in Emmett's POV.

I woke up. That was the first weird thing, because…well…I've been a vampire for a long time and we don't "wake up" because we never sleep.

The second weird thing was that I was on the ground. But Rose was right next to me so whatever was going on couldn't be too bad. I sat up, looking around me. Rose, Carlisle, Esme, Jasper, Alice…yep, my memory was working. This was my family—except Edward and Picky weren't here…Oh, shit!

"Emmett?" Rose asked, rubbing my arm gently.

Oh, I was in big trouble. Rose rubbing my arm like that was the calm before the storm. Maybe I could butter her up a little. "Hi, honey."

"Emmett, do you know where you are and what's going on?" Carlisle asked, ever the concerned father and doctor. I had a feeling I was going to be seeing a lot of him before the day was over, especially after Edward was done with me.

"I think so," I replied. "We're at Snowshoe Mountain, right?"

"Now that we know you're okay…" Rose said, her smile turning into a frightening scowl. Her hand flew up and connected with the side of my face before I realized it was even moving. "What the hell has gotten into you? Stealing Bella? Messing with Alice's visions? Nearly causing Edward to have that damn heart-attack he's always going on about? Scaring the life out of Esme? And then poor Jasper having to try to calm all of us down! What the hell were you thinking, Emmett Cullen?"

"Um…I wasn't?" I answered, hoping to play the dumb card to get out of some of this trouble.

"Don't you play stupid with me," Rose hissed. "I know better! You aren't talking to naïve, little Bella who thinks you're just a big, loveable goof. I'm your wife and I know you!"

"Fine," I relented, hanging my head and putting on my best sad face, praying it would bring me some mercy. "I found out Bella was the one to set me up and get me grounded by Esme. So I thought if I got her in trouble with Edward for snowboarding after the skiing mishap this morning, it would be fair payback."

"Carlisle, can vampires be retarded? Because if not, I'm at a loss for what's wrong with my husband," Rose announced, glaring at me.

"Is it my turn yet?" Alice asked.

"Sure, Alice. I need a break," Rose said, stepping away from me.

The little spiky haired vampire stalked toward me and I found myself actually afraid of the look on her face. Alice's tawny eyes flamed black as she bared her teeth at me. "If you ever screw with my vision again, you'll never screw anything—or anyone—again."

"Alice, let's not do anything that ruins my existence," Rose cautioned. "I'm sure you can find other ways to make him feel like less of a man."

"Before this conversation gets any uglier, I would like to have my say," Esme announced. "Then you girls can go back to threatening him."

"Esme, I didn't mean for things to get out of hand," I told her, as she slowly approached me.

"Emmett, I'm sure that's true, however, it does nothing to help the situation. You put your sister in danger and terrified your brother," Esme stated. "You have been with Rose for a long time now, and even before the two of you were together, you knew how strong she was. Edward has never had that luxury, because when Bella and he found each other, she was a frail human. Not to mention that she has only been a vampire for a short while, and is still not as durable as the rest of us. I am going to do something that I never thought I would do to any of my children, but, Emmett, I think you need it."

"Esme?" I questioned, hoping for more of an explanation.

"Jasper," Esme said softly.

I was suddenly filled with a fear so intense that I couldn't move, speak, or even think correctly. I felt like a part of me had gone missing and I would never find it again, never be happy again, and all I wanted was to be able to cry to let some of the anguish out. I did the only thing I could; I leaned my head back and let the pain out in a piercing howl.

"That's enough, Jasper," Esme stated. She knelt next to me and put her hand on my shoulder. "That is what you made your brother feel today. That is why he will be angry with you for a long while. It is also why Rose and I will have many forms of punishment for you. And Emmett, if you ever let Edward find out that this was shared with you, I will be the one seeking revenge. Do you understand me?"

"Yes, Esme," I replied, my head hanging in true shame this time. I really had gone too far. I would never purposefully make my brother feel that way. I loved Edward. I would do anything for him, and even more so for Bella.

"Your father and I will take our leave now, but know that you and I are far from done talking, Emmett," Esme cautioned me.

"Yes, Esme," I answered. Once our parents were gone, I turned toward my brother. "Jasper, is that really how I made Edward feel?"

"Emmett, that was only a fraction of how he felt," Jasper replied.

"And whatever he does to you for this, you will completely deserve it," Rose told me. "Emmett, I love you with all my heart, but I can't possibly stick up for you based on the way you acted today. You knew Edward was already upset from this morning."

"Edward's always upset," I replied, waving my hand.

Suddenly, Rose, Alice, and Jasper were sitting on different parts of my body, pinning me to the ground.

"You're such an ass when it comes to Edward," Alice hissed. "You don't understand anything about why he acts the way that he does."

"Emmett, you're the only vampire with short-term memory. I can't believe you're acting like you already forgot the miniscule taste of his pain that I just gave you," Jasper fumed.

"It's not short-term memory, Jasper," Rose said. "It's Emmett's ability to push away ugly things. He did the same thing when Edward went to Italy. He acted like Bella and Alice were just going to collect him from a nice vacation."

"That's not true," I yelled. "I just don't think there's any point in dwelling on bad stuff. And Edward's just too overprotective."

"Emmett, that's between Bella and Edward, not you," Alice screamed. "Yes, you are Bella's big brother and that's an important role, but they are husband and wife and their decisions, together, outrank what you want and what you think."

"Since when do you follow that line of thinking, Alice?" I fussed. "Rosalie and you are always trying to tell Bella what to do."

"No," Rose said firmly. "In the beginning, we did that. But Esme had a long talk with us about there being a line between being helpful siblings, and hurting Bella's marriage to Edward. We only give Bella advice these days, and we do not give her a hard time if she decides not to take it."

"Where are Bella and Edward?" I asked, as the three of them finally got off of me.

"Edward took Bella back to the townhouse to get her out of her wet clothes," Alice informed me. "He wants to talk to you. It will be much better for you if you head home before he comes looking for you."

"Come on, Emmett," Rose said, pulling me to my feet. "Let's get you home so Edward can have his talk with you."

I reluctantly set off with Rose, keeping pace with her all the way back to the townhouse. As we ran through the forest, she filled me in on a few of the stricter rules I was going to be forced to abide by as part of my punishment.

Once we were outside of the front door, I turned to my wife. "Do you know what he has planned for me?"

"No, and I'm glad I'm not a mind reader because I do not want to know the many different ways he is envisioning your death," Rose replied.

"If he really does end up killing me, I just want you to know that I'll always love you, Rosie. I'm really sorry for what I did. And if I do die, don't hold it against him since this was my fault."

"Emmett, get your ass in the house and deal with Edward. I don't think he will permanently kill you. But I can't guarantee you won't be severely maimed until you heal."

I nodded my head and entered the house. I walked over to the fireplace, listening closely for any sounds in the house. I could hear Edward and Bella, but I couldn't make out their words. I turned to ask Rose if she could, but she had completely vanished.

The sound of shoes on the stairs made me turn my head toward them, taking in a sight I did not want to see…Edward with black eyes. Dude, my brother was pissed!

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The door slowly swung open, revealing my wife. She had a small smirk on her face, but her eyes were still fierce. "Emmett, what are you doing in the pantry?"

"Hiding from Edward."

"Why are you hiding in the pantry?"

"He's a vampire," I shrugged. "Who expects a vampire to check out a pantry?"

Rose laughed, her eyes relaxing and slightly sparkling. "You are entirely too much sometimes, Emmett."

"So, is Edward around?" I asked cautiously. Sure, he'd let me up from the floor, but he'd also split his shirt when he was holding me down. I hadn't made Edward that mad since…well…never! That was really the angriest I had ever made him.

"No, I think we've seen the last of him for the night. I think Bella and he have a few things to work out between the two of them."

"Well, if anyone can help that boy get rid of his frustration, it would be her."

"Emmett," Rose growled.

"For once, I seriously didn't mean that in a dirty way, Rosie. I meant that way she has of just touching his arm and getting him to calm down."

"I'll give you the benefit of the doubt, Emmett. Now, come out of the pantry. I have the first punishment ready for you."

"Where am I going?"

"To the kitchen table," Rose said, leading the way.

I followed behind her, taking the seat she pointed out for me. There was a stack of papers in front of my seat and a pen.

"Emmett, your first punishment is to write lines. I will tell you what your lines are in a moment. You will write them five hundred times, and you are not allowed to use your vampire speed."

"Rose, that's going to take all night!" I whined.

"You could use the distraction since you aren't allowed anywhere near me for the next month."

I thought about saying something, but for once, I decided to keep my mouth shut. I was in enough trouble already. "What are my lines, Rose?"

"Get your pen ready." Rose waited patiently for me to be ready. "Your first line is: 'I will not steal Bella.' Your second line is: 'I will not mess with Alice's vision.' And finally, your third line is: 'I will not torture Edward.'"

"Hey, that's not what I was trying to do!" I fussed.

Rosalie's glare shut me up quickly. "Start on your lines, Emmett. I will be working on a list of rules for you while you do that. Esme wants to post the list up so that everyone can help make sure you are abiding by them."

I somehow managed to control myself and not roll my eyes. I mean, I understand I was wrong for stealing Bella. I understand Edward freaked out and got really worried. But everything had turned out fine and I just didn't think all of this was necessary.

Then again, I had never been in this much trouble with the family before. And this time, it really was the whole family that was upset with me. And if what Jasper made me feel was only a fraction of Edward's pain…I shook my head, not wanting to finish that thought. I had always considered myself to be the one that broke up the tension, not caused it.

"Emmett, why aren't you writing?" Rose asked.

"Oh, sorry, babe. I was thinking about something. I'll get right back on it."

"What were you thinking about?"

"Well, I…Look, don't get even more upset with me, but I'm not sure all of this punishment stuff is necessary."

"Emmett, if you could redo this afternoon, what would you change about it?"

My mouth answered before my brain even processed the questioned. "I would have made sure Bella didn't fall with the snowboard still attached to her shoes." My eyes widened as I realized what I had just blurted out.

Rose gave me a satisfied smile. "That is why the punishments are necessary."

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"Everyone!" Esme called.

We all headed into the living area to see what was going on. Rose was a little impressed with the way I had been writing my lines without complaining so she actually let me hold her hand.

"Thank you all for coming," Esme said, smiling at all of us. "Rose and I have come up with a list of rules for Emmett and in order to help him stay on the right path, we are going to post them for all of us to see them and be reminded of them. If anyone sees Emmett breaking a rule, please notify either Rose or myself right away. Rules with time limits will be scratched off as they are completed. If anyone has an idea for a rule we missed, please let us know."

Esme pointed toward the wall, where two, white poster boards were hanging. We all walked closer to the boards, and I read over the rules for the first time.

Not allowed to touch anyone without permission (unless in danger) – permanent rule

Not allowed to use nicknames for three months

Must say one nice thing to every family member everyday for three months

No betting or challenging for three months

No pranks for six months

No video games for one month

Not allowed to touch Rose for one month

No swearing for three months

No wrestling for one month

No television for one month

No magazines for one month

No driving any type of vehicle for one month

Must do everything at a human's pace, except when hunting (unless in danger) – three months

No grizzlies for one month

No games of any sort, unless it is a family game night for three months

Not allowed to attend any parties for six months

Not allowed to go to the mall, unless it is a family outing for three months

Not allowed to incite any arguments or challenges among other family members for three months

Oh, they were good! Rose and Esme were damn good! They had not only banned me from stuff, but banned the loopholes, too! I had no idea just how right I was earlier when I had told Edward that it was going to be a lonely existence for me.

"Emmett, do you have any questions about the rules?" Esme asked, a satisfied smile on her face. I must have looked as shocked as I felt.

I managed to shake my head 'no' for her.

"Good. Carlisle and I are going out for a walk. We'll see you children in a couple of hours," Esme announced, as Carlisle helped her into her coat.

I looked around for Edward, wanting to apologize again, but he had already disappeared with Bella again.

"Emmett."

I looked in the direction my name had come from, seeing Edward standing at the top of the stairs in his pajama bottoms.

"You were thinking that you wanted to talk to me."

"Hey, if you're busy with Pi…Bella, then we can talk tomorrow."

Edward smirked as he came down the stairs. "Good catch."

"Thanks," I sighed, relieved that his eyes were gold and he had actually made a joke. This was the safe Edward.

"Let's step outside, Emmett," Edward chuckled.

I looked at him, wondering why he was laughing. He rolled his eyes and tapped his head. Oh, yeah. He'd heard that safe comment.

Once we were out on the back deck, Edward turned toward me, leaning against the railing. "What did you want to say, Emmett?"

"Well, I wanted to apologize again. I wasn't thinking of the consequences of my actions and I put Bella in danger, thereby putting you in danger. I forget that she's not as durable as the rest of us, and I'm sorry for that, because I know it never leaves your mind. So, I just wanted to say I'm really sorry, and that I hope you'll let Bella know how sorry I am."

"Thank you for apologizing, Emmett. I will certainly pass that onto Bella."

"Are we okay, Edward?"

"No, Emmett. But if you follow those rules Rose and Esme came up with, I think we will be in time."

"I'll do my best. And thanks for leaving my arms attached. I bet writing all those lines would be murder with newly reattached limbs."

Edward chuckled and shook his head at me as he stood up to his full height. "Emmett, unless you have something more to say, I'm going back to my room and to my wife."

"Hey, I heard the girls talking the other day. You should pull your pants down lower on your hips. It drives Bella nuts when your pants look like they're about to fall off."

"Um…thanks, I think. But if you ever overhear something like that again, don't tell me about it."

"Sure, Edward," I said, patting his shoulder as we stepped into the house.

He growled and look down at my hand.

"Sorry! This is going to take some getting used to. Please don't tell Rose," I begged.

Edward nodded his head stiffly before walking away from me.

I let out a sigh of relief as I headed toward the kitchen, and Edward headed up the stairs. I happened to look up as he reached the landing and I caught him adjusting his pants. I smiled and kept walking, whistling to myself to keep my thoughts clear.

"What are you grinning about?" Rose asked, as I sat down.

"Edward let me apologize," I said, picking up my pen and starting on my lines again.

I screwed up today, but lucky for me, I had a family that loved me a lot and was willing to give me a chance to make it all up. A guy couldn't ask for anything more.

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