Many thanks again to EvilPumpkin and Angel Eyes1 uk for a great beta job.

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Thanks to Marieke, Leanne and Becky my stalwart reviewers-love you guys! In case you're confused, it is Thursday not Friday, but I'm megabusy tomorrow and wouldn't want to keep you all hanging. Who knows, maybe I'll get the next chapter up faster as a Christmas pressie to you all!

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Wish I owned Daddy Bear. Unfortunately, I only own Daisy.

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Chapter Thirteen. Daddy Bear.

Emmett's POV

Rosalie was voracious and I loved it! We pounced on the herd of deer as one, each taking a large adult. Draining them together, we looked up into each other's eyes, and I growled deep in my chest at the sheer animal lust on her face. I lunged at her and she twisted to the side, grabbing my jacket and ripping it from my body. So that's how it's going to be! "I hope you aren't too attached to that pretty dress, Rose-the slit is about to go a lot higher!"

We finished the morning with more deer. Now that all my appetites were sated I remembered Daisy, feeling a stab of shame that I had left her for so long. I looked at Rose and laughed out loud at the thought of arriving home dressed as she was in skimpy panties-Lord knows how she found them-and what was left of the top half of her dress. Thankfully, I had managed to salvage my Calvin Kleins.

"Let's go home, Rose. We could both do with a shower." I grabbed her hand and we jogged toward home. As we neared the house, I caught the sound of Daisy in some distress. With a low growl I let go of Rose and sped home.

Rosalie's POV

What. A. Morning. I was satisfied in every sense, relaxed and at peace with Emmett. It was almost ruined as we approached our home; Emmett heard that awful noise and sprinted off without a word. Almost ruined, but saved by the lovely view of his firm butt in those Calvin Kleins. Not even I could be cross with a view like that.

Luckily, everyone was busy fussing over her, so I was spared any embarrassment and went straight up to the shower. The water felt amazing, but what I really needed was one of Emmett's massages. I lay on our bed and imagined his large hands rubbing the tension from my muscles. I stretched out and my arms pushed under the pillows, brushing against something hard. Emmett's present! How could I have forgotten?

Jasper's POV

As we entered the house, I staggered as I was hit by wave after wave of emotions. It seemed that everyone was stressed in some way, so I broadcast a general calm to lower the level to a point where I could make sense of it all. Daisy was the main concern so I concentrated on her, but this time she didn't respond so well. I would not be able to cope with this if I hadn't been hunting; I'd have to hunt again if I was going to sit with her tomorrow. Everyone was doing their best to distract Daisy-Esme had even tried feeding her, but she wouldn't eat. Edward confirmed that her only thoughts were of Emmett.

"I don't know why she likes him at all when I see him through her eyes. He's enormous, hard, cold and dazzling, yet she thinks of him in terms of sibling, playmate, parent and...child?" Edward told me.

"Weird, but then I've picked up the occasional feeling of protectiveness towards Emmett that has been puzzling me," I confessed. "What on earth goes on in her head to think that Emmett could need protecting?"

Bella had been listening and was shrieking with laughter. Nevertheless, Daisy became more and more upset until the house rang with her misery over Emmett's absence.

Bella's POV

The day had started well. Edward and I had gone for an early morning run to watch the sun come up. We sat in one of our favourite spots, a small cave in the cliffs overlooking the ocean. The distant ball of fire rising over the horizon never failed to take our breath away. As the rays shot across the water, we ran down to the secluded beach and went skinny dipping. After hunting we headed home, and almost wished we'd stayed away longer. We felt sorry for Esme and Carlisle, so we did what we could to help. I sat next to Edward on the piano stool as he began with my lullaby, but Daisy was not to be soothed by Edward's playing or anything else we tried. I was never so relieved to see Jasper, but even he couldn't make Daisy feel better.

I was laughing at the crazy image of Daisy trying to protect Emmett, when Alice came over and whispered in my ear.

"Oh my God, Alice. You're not serious?" I exclaimed.

"Shush, Bella!" she admonished me.

I ran from the house followed closely by Alice. When we got a good mile away, we screamed and hugged and danced around splitting our sides with laughter. Only when Alice was sure I could control myself, did we run home. Daisy was wailing now, so nobody noticed us slip back in. Before long the object of our hilarity crashed into the room. Alice and I creased up again as Emmett, besmirched and dressed only in tight, "I must get Edward some of those" boxers, skidded to a stop in front of Daisy then gently picked her up. Even Esme had to smile when Emmett babbled.

"Did you miss Daddy Bear, huh?" Ha ha! oh my sides. "It's okay, baby girl." Get off the floor, Alice. " Look, I'm here now." Yes, we can see that, Emmett! "Shush, shush."

Alice and I grasped each other for mutual support. When Jasper asked, "What is that terrible smell?" We pointed at Emmett, incapable of speech.

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AN. R & R my lovelies, Read and Review. Alice and Bella are going to be giggling until I post chapter 14.