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3rd Person POV

Bella felt rather that saw Jasper, she just knew he was back, and subtly trying to urge Rosalie to go faster. As if the beautiful blonde could read her mind.

Jasper she whispered his name in her mind, she would finally get the answers she was looking for, she could explain to him that it wasn't his fault on her birthday and that he should stay, to be there when she was changed.

"Bella?" Rose asked as she parked in the Cullen's driveway, she's never seen Bella move so fast or gracefully.

"He's back" that's all she said as she hopped out of the car. It was then that Rose looked into the rear view mirror and saw the truck parked behind her. Jasper had come back. While she was sure Bella would explain things to him, she dashed off, calling Emmett as she did, to tell Carlisle and Esme, their son had come home.

Bella tapped on the glass of the window watching as Jasper gave a small jump, had she actually scared him? He gave her a small smile and opened the door.

"Jasper Whitlock you've been keeping me waiting." She playfully teased, he couldn't help but smile.

"Sorry Darlin'" she launched herself into his arms, breathing in his scent and physical touch that he was really there. She felt him wrap his arms around her and it just left like home, though her and Jasper hadn't been able to be close, it seemed now with the smoke cleared, Jasper had always been the one standing at the end of the tunnel. She flashed him a smile and gently pulled on his hand.

"We need to talk."

Jasper hadn't realized the full extent of Alice and Edward's damage, the Major was right, it wasn't his fault that night, it was Edward's lust of Bella's blood that had forced his actions. The Major insisted it was his instinct to protect Bella and had Emmett allowed him to get to her, he would have protected her, not attacked her. But how we're any of them to know that was what he would do? So he could find no fault with them.

"We tried to reason with you Jasper, but you just wouldn't listen." Rose placed her hand on his arm, and gave him a sad smile. He nodded, he'd been pretty far gone by the time they reached him, he doubted anyone could have made him see.

"I understand, it's the past now, and while I'm glad it was not my fault, I still not happy with my reaction."

I told you, I was trying to protect her. Will you listen already? The Major was getting restless, his mate was sitting a mere few feet from him, smiling and her chocolate eyes dancing as she looked at him.

I heard you. I'm trying to appease them. Carlisle cleared his throat, and caught Jasper's attention.

"I'm glad you're back, the Volturi have sent word, they've extended Bella's deadline, but we've staged her death already, whenever she's ready we'll change her." That was news; at least he'd have more time to properly court her now.

"That's good to hear. Would ya'll mind I'd like to have a word with Bella if that's alright?" The three other vampires left the room with a short nod and Jasper began to pace around the room trying to find the words to say.

"Jasper if you have something to say, you can just tell me. I'd like to think of us as good friends." Bella stood from her place on the couch and touched his arm. He felt warm, not cold like Edward; she furrowed her brows, why would Jasper feel warm to her? Her attention momentarily drifted to the crescent scars that decorated his arms. Jasper didn't pull away but waited for her emotions to assault him; Alice had always found his scars disgusting and wouldn't look at him without a shirt on, but Bella, all he felt from her was interest, caring, curiosity even bits of amazement.

"It's a long story, I'd tell it to you, dinner tonight?" Bella was brought out of her musing when his southern accent drifted into her ears.

"Hm? Oh dinner? What are we having lions?" She laughed and he couldn't help but join her.

"Darlin' I was thinking more along the lines of pizza, I know it's one of your favorites, perhaps we could walk down by the beach as I tell you?" He hoped it would be alright with her, they would essentially be 'living together' but he could still make a show of picking her up.

"I'd like that very much Cowboy." She hugged him again, glad to have him back.

Jasper left to hunt, and called Peter and Charlotte to report things had gone smoothly and that his mate was very receptive towards him.

"It's amazing she placed no blame whatsoever on me, I think…she's taken a liking to me, if her emotions say anything about it."

"That's wonderful Major, I take it you've already started wooing the girl huh?" Peter and Charlotte had him on speaker phone and were softly going back and forth tossing out ideas.

"Yes, we're going out tonight, I think I'll stay with the Cullen's so far they don't suspect anything, and I'd like to keep it that way. I'll tell them after I'm sure Bella's completely informed about us." He would not keep his mate in the dark about anything in his life, regardless of how horrible it was. If she asked him to bare his soul to her he would in a heartbeat.

"We'll be here Major should you have need us. Oh by the way, the vampire you spoke of, Victoria, she's been taken care of, it look like she was creating an army but it's been cleaned up before the Volturi could get involved." Jasper sighed in relief.

"Good, I don't need them here before her deadline. Peter if you have something to say you should just be out with it." Peter exhaled and took Charlotte's hand.

"It's not bad news, but while we're cleaning up the newborn mess, we came across the vampires attacking a girl, she's not young, but she's certainly not an adult, she was turning already, we spared her. Charlotte didn't want to kill her and frankly neither did I, her name is Bree Tanner." Jasper thought this over, newborns could be dangerous but between the two of them, he was sure she would learn quickly.

"I see, if you two can control her I see no reason for her not to stay, a daughter for you two." Charlotte beamed.

"She's actually quite controlled for a newborn; we've got her on an animal diet." Charlotte knew Jasper had already agreed but she felt the need to tell him anyways. She looked over at the girl sitting at the table adjusting to her surroundings. She was calm, quiet.

"That's good to know, actually Peter, would you mind doing some research, if Bree is controlled as a newborn perhaps there are other vampire anomalies?"

"No problem Major, I'll you know what I find." The called ended and Jasper found a large mountain lion to take down.

Bella stared at the clothes hanging her closet, what was she suppose to wear for this non date? Dinner and walk on the beach sounded like a date, but this was Jasper.

The Texas vampire you've been dreaming about. It was true, since Edward had found Alice, she'd found herself caring more and more of Jasper, it was like Alice had described, like being asleep and waking up trying to figure out what was real and what was not.

"Bella quit pacing! Just pick something!" Rosalie called from down the hall. Ugh this is not working. She ventured out and called to Esme.

"Would you mind terribly? I can't seem to find something to wear." Esme nodded and set down her needlework, making another blanket for Bella. Seeing as no one else needed them,

"Of course dear, where are you off tonight?" Bella knew she couldn't be seen in Forks; otherwise it would blow their cover.

"Oh, Jasper invited me out tonight, dinner and walk I believe." Esme pulled out a white and red dress with capped sleeves and buttoned up all down the front that just reached her knees. It seemed very southern and Bella loved it.

"Where was that? I certainly didn't see it." She undressed and allowed Esme to help her slip into the dress.

"It was something hanging in you just didn't see it smothered between the jeans and t-shirts." She pulled out a pair of black lace up boots that reach her calves, "Here if you two go walking better to have boots than sandals." Bella nodded in agreement and slide them on to her feet. She tied her hair into a loose braid and slid her tiny wallet into a pocket she found on the dress. Carlisle knocked before popping his head in.

"Bella, you've got a gentleman downstairs," He looked at Bella and winked. "Esme dear would you care to join me on a hunt? I'm feeling a little famished." Esme giggled and leaned into Bella's ear.

"He always says that when he wants some alone time. Have fun tonight." Blushing Bella nodded and grabbed a jean jacket from her desk chair. She peeked out from the top of the stairs. Jasper was still wearing blue jeans, but his black shirt had long sleeves, he held something behind his back and she chose to descend the stairs to find out.

Jasper knew she was there, secretly checking him out, to say he didn't feel a little smug about was an understatement.

"Dude, chill out, I know I'm awesome, but really?" Emmett teased him as he played his video game on the big screen.

"Hey Cowboy, you shine up good." Bella was about to take the last stair when Jasper caught her hand in his own, helping her.

"So do you Darlin," She hoped she wasn't blushing but she knew she was. Jasper's pet name was very endearing. "Ready to get going?" He extended his folded arm to her, which she gladly accepted her hand rest on his forearm.

"As I'll ever be."