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Chapter 29: Trust

The next day Edward left by himself and Rosalie drove the others in her BMW. I would've preferred they not draw that sort of attention, but Emmett's Jeep was currently being worked on by Rosalie. It wasn't in commission. Rosalie acted annoyed at Edward for leaving them, but we all knew she relished the thought of being able to show off her flashy car. That was how Rosalie was.

Everything seemed to be going alright. Nobody came to me at the hospital annoyed, terrified, worried, or infuriated. I got through all my rounds and even got to let three patients return home. I thought I'd be going home to as normal a night as a family of vampires could have. But I was wrong again.

I arrived home to all out shouting on Rosalie's part. Esme met me on the porch. "Edward told Bella about us," she explained. "And Bella is now Edward's girlfriend."

"That was fast," I commented dryly, pausing before the door.

"Rosalie is obviously furious," Esme said. "Emmett's trying to calm her down. Edward's not home yet."

"It doesn't sound like Emmett is succeeding."

"Rosalie hasn't broken anything yet," Esme replied.

"That's good." I opened the door and the screaming cut off just long enough for me to say, "It's me," and then started right back up again.

"IRRESPONSIBLE JACKASS!" Rosalie was spewing off curses left and right. Emmett was standing as close as he could get, ready to stop her from doing something she might regret later. Jasper and Alice sat on the couch, watching the mayhem. I hung my coat up and set my bag on the table. Esme was right behind me. Sighing, I rolled up my sleeves and braced myself for a new wave of profanities as I entered the living room.

"CARLISLE! HE TOLD HER. THE SON OF A BITCH TOLD HER! HE TOLD HER EVERYTHING!" Rosalie ranted on and on. I let her go for a moment, until she started bringing the Lord into this. Then I cut her off.

"Rosalie," I said calmly. She looked back at me. "Do you think it might be best to wait until Edward comes home and then we can discuss this like adults?"

Rosalie scowled and Emmett snorted. "I think he can hear her even if he's in Saskatchewan," Emmett joked. Esme gave him a "You're not helping" look.

"Fine, but when he comes home, it's open season on his ass," Rosalie growled. She stomped off upstairs. Emmett grudgingly followed her.

"Alice," I said, turning to my clairvoyant daughter. "Please explain exactly what happened."

"Well," Alice began, "Last night, Bella and Edward had dinner, well really Bella had dinner. They got to talking about Bella's 'theories' about what happened during the accident. Bella guess correct. She'd heard an old Quileute legend from Jacob Black, one of Ephraim's descendants, and he'd mentioned us." She laughed. "It's funny that the wolves would be the ones to violate the treaty, don't you think?"

"Just keep going Alice," I sighed. "How did Rosalie find out?"

"Well this morning, Edward showed up with Bella and they kind of let it be known that they were a couple. That made Rose really angry. Then at lunch they were talking. Even though Bella was whispering, you know we could hear. Rose could tell that Bella knew too much and she concluded that Edward had told Bella. But she couldn't freak out there, at the school. So she waited until she got home. Aren't you proud of her?" Alice added, smiling.

If vampires could get headaches, I would have had one. As it was I sighed and rubbed my temples out of habit more than necessity. "Where's Edward now?"

"He dropped Bella off, but I think he doesn't want to come home just yet. He's scared."

She looked away and I knew she was having a vision. Jasper tensed intent on Alice. But her vision didn't last long. "Oh, scratch that, he's almost home."

Rosalie must've been listening because she came back downstairs, he heels clicking softly on the stairs. Emmett was again, right behind her. We all waited and listened. Eventually we heard Edward's car pull into the driveway. He parked and walked towards the kitchen door at the slow, human speed. Rosalie tapped her foot against the floor impatiently. Edward finally walked in the kitchen door. I could practically feel Rosalie's temper flaring. I looked over at Jasper and motioned for him to come over. He got up and silently crossed the room to stand next to me.

"Try to keep things calm," I whispered so low I was positive only Jasper and I could hear it. "We don't need Chief Swan coming over for a domestic dispute."

Jasper nodded his understanding and returned to Alice. As he sat down, I felt calm start seeping into me. I assumed the same was happening to everyone else, particularly Rosalie. Though, Jasper might have to use a tsunami of tranquility on Rosalie, rather then a little trickle.

Edward came in as Jasper's calm was taking effect.

"Edward," I said. "You owe us an explanation."

"I know, Carlisle," Edward replied. "I'm deeply sorry I didn't tell you all last night."

"Last night?!" Rosalie growled. "You shouldn't have told her!" I looked over at Jasper. He seemed to be having some difficulty with Rosalie.

"She guessed correctly," Edward said simply.

"So that makes it right?! You're a selfish, irresponsible bastard!"

"Rosalie!" I said sharply.

"No Carlisle! I said this the first time, the Swan girl is a danger to us all! She should've been handled then! Now she knows our secret. If she talks, it will ruin us all!"

"She won't say anything," Edward insisted. "She didn't say anything about the accident."

"That's true," I commented. "Bella has been trustworthy thus far. I see no reason to start believing she would tell anyone about us." I turned towards Edward. "Though I do wish you'd talked to us about this first."

"I know I should have, Carlisle," Edward replied. "I betrayed your trust, for that I am sorry."

"Trust!" Rosalie laughed bitterly. "This is beyond trust. This is about survival now, and keeping the cover. You've completely destroyed trust."

"I am sorry—"

"No Edward. I'm not taking that 'Sorry' shit anymore. You told her about us, and now you've gone public! The whole family will be implicated if you loose control now! Our future depends on Edward's self-control." Rosalie genuinely snarled and crouched forward. I looked to Jasper again. He seemed to be concentrating exceedingly hard. Rosalie must be ten times angrier then she was exhibiting. Emmett grabbed her hand automatically.

"Rosalie," Esme soothed, "Bella has been trustworthy. And Edward has been controlling himself for longer then any of us, except for Carlisle. Everything will be fine. Trust me."

Rosalie looked to Esme and her expression softened. She wasn't angry at her adopted mother. She straightened up, still looking at Esme. My angel took Rosalie by the shoulders, even though she was taller then her, and gently led her away. The rest of us watched in awe as Esme did what none of us could. She calmed Rosalie. I was only reaffirmed that Esme was truly an angel.

Edward turned back to me. "I'm sorry Carlisle," he said.

I sighed. "Edward…I trust your decision, but I caution you to be careful. Rosalie's words were said in anger, but she was right. If this ends badly, all of us will be implicated."

"I know," Edward replied.

I still think she is good for you, I told him silently.

"I know," Edward repeated.

Just wait a bit before you bring her home, alright?

"Okay." Edward turned and climbed the stairs, heading towards his room.