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CoraPov

The next day was my day off. I couldn't stand the thought of not seeing Charlie for a whole day, so I decided to make him lunch and surprise him at his office. I went by the Thriftway and picked out two of their best looking steaks and two large baking potatoes. I knew I had all the ingredients at home to make a fruit cobbler. I thought; if I made him his favorite meal, it would show him how much he meant to me.

When the morning of my day off came, I got up and put the steaks in my special marinade; and I fixed a small salad. I knew he didn't usually eat them, but maybe he would for me; it wouldn't hurt the man to eat a little healthier. After I had that all prepared, I decided to go pick out my clothes. I picked out some of my nicer ones because I wanted to look nice; and Charlie usually only saw me in my diner uniform. I laid out a nice comfortable pair of blue jeans, which made my butt look good. I might be pushing 40, but I could still fill out a pair of jeans quite nicely; next, I put out a nice shirt. I would get ready just before I left. I didn't want to smell like the diner when I went to surprise him.

By the time I was finished, it was time to start cooking. I put the potatoes in the oven and went to warm up my grill. I got out my picnic basket and fixed it up with the plates, silverware, and glasses that we would need. Then, I fixed thermos of tea.

I then put on the steaks and cooked them just the way I knew Charlie liked them. I got everything packed up so it would stay hot and went to get ready.

I pulled into the police station 15 minutes before Charlie usually came into the diner; I didn't want to risk missing him. I walked into the station, and it wasn't as bad as Charlie said it was yesterday. It looked like those Cullen boys knew what they were doing. I was busy looking around and didn't see Charlie walk in.

"Cora! What are you doing here?" he asked with a big grin on his face. I couldn't help my answering grin. It seemed he was as happy to see me as I was him.

"I thought I would surprise you with lunch," I said and smiled at him.

"I couldn't wait until our date to see you again," I said and blushed because I wanted there to be no misunderstandings on my feelings for him.

Then, I added uncertainly, "Is that okay?"

"You bet it's okay," he answered and blushed a little in return.

We stood there for a minute just smiling at each other. Then, I remembered why I came.

"Oh! Here is our lunch; I hope it's okay that I brought lunch for both of us," I said.

"Oh yeah, that's great. I would have hated to eat by myself. Esme goes to the hospital to see Carlisle, and the boys go home to see the girls; and Mark is off today, so I would have had to eat by myself no matter where I went," he said.

We went to the small break area to set the food up. I started setting out plates and put our steak and potatoes on it. I then took out the salads and two kinds of dressing. Then, I took out the warm cobbler and set it to the side. I got out our glasses and filled them with cold tea. When I had finished, I looked up at Charlie wide-eyed. He then got a big smile on his face.

"Cora this looks wonderful! You are going to spoil me with this one meal," he said and laughed.

"Thanks Charlie," I said and smiled and blushed. What was it with me lately and blushing around him? I thought.

We had a wonderful meal and even better conversation; we got along great. This was the first time Charlie and I had really had any one-on-one time alone. He was smart and funny, and he had a dry sense of humor. There were a couple of times I had to look him in the eyes to see if he was joking or not. There would always be this mischievous little twinkle in his eyes that would let me know he was playing. I couldn't lie to myself; even after this hour lunch, I saw myself falling hard for Charlie Swan.

We were so caught up in ourselves that we didn't hear the Cullens return. Until someone, I could only assume was Emmett, stuck his head in the door.

"Hey Charlie, we jus...Oh! Hey, sorry, I didn't realize you had company," Emmett said. I thought I saw out of the corner of my eye, Charlie rolling his eyes.

"Uh-huh, right. Emmett, this is Cora," he said, introducing us. Emmett stuck out his hand; he already had on his work gloves. Boys! Thank goodness; they weren't dirty.

"It's nice to meet you, Emmett," I said.

"You too, ma'am," he replied.

"We are going to get started out here again Charlie. It was nice to meet you Cora," he said, and I could have sworn he winked at Charlie as he turned and walked back up front.

I turned to Charlie, and he was grinning and shaking his head.

"Come on, we had better get you out of here before they start to work," he said, guiding me out of the room with his hand on the small of my back.

As we entered the room, a young man entered the station. He had a smug look on his face. The Cullens had frozen in what they were doing; they all had looks of anger on their faces. When the young man looked up, he froze as well. He then looked at Charlie; and his face went from shock, to hurt, and then finally to anger as well.

"What are they doing here, Charlie? I can't believe what a traitor you are! Do you know how heartbroken Dad is? Now, you have them doing things for you that I and the boys would have done!" he yelled.

I changed my mind. This was no young man; this was an immature teenager throwing a temper tantrum. About what, I didn't know.

"Now listen to me, Jacob Black. You do not come into my station and insult my family. You need to get over this or stay away. Now, you obviously had a reason for coming down. What is it?" Charlie demanded. Is it wrong of me that I thought this side of Charlie was hot?

"I came to see if we could talk, but I can see it is too late. First Bella betrays us, now you. You will eventually see what kind of people they are. You and Bella will be begging for us to help you and take you back. You'll see," he said; and with that, he turned on his heel and left.

Charlie blew air out of his mouth.

"Sorry about that, guys. That kid has really lost it," Charlie told the Cullens.

"Jacob is ...sore that Bella married Edward and is having a baby with him. He got it in his head that he is in love with her, and he won't let it go," Charlie said; Ah, that was what was wrong. It was jealousy pure and simple.

"Well, it looks to me Bella picked the better, more mature man," I said winking at Edward.

"Don't let him get to you; I have only seen you and Bella together a couple of times, but I can tell you two love each other beyond words," I told him, meaning every word.

"Thank you, Cora; I really appreciate that," Edward said.

I grabbed Charlie's hand and squeezed it.

"I had a great time," I told him softly, so none of the others could hear.

"Me too. I'll call you tonight. Is that okay?" he asked.

"Of course, I look forward to it," I smiled and winked at him. I then left the station; as the front door was closing, I thought I heard a chorus of "Oooooh, go Charlie" coming from inside. I shook my head. Boys!

JPov

I couldn't believe what I walked in on. I smelt them when I first got out of my car. I was hoping maybe Charlie had finally arrested them. Of course, a jail cell couldn't hold them, but they would have to come for appearance sake. The last thing I thought I would see would be the three male bloodsuckers working on Charlie's station.

I was so angry; I couldn't see or think straight. Charlie really had abandoned us. After all these years of friendship, he just threw it away. Dad had been there for him through everything. When Renee left him and then when the leech left Bella, we were there. When were they going to realize that we were better? They were all brainwashed. I have got to talk to Bella again. She wouldn't look at me now that she was pregnant. If she would just leave him, I would take care of both of them. They would both be mine. I needed to write her a letter. Maybe if I took the time to write it, she would read it.

I got home and began to write.

My Bella

I am still in shock that you have chosen a bloodsucking leech over me. I know I could give you so much more than him. You wouldn't have to change for me. You wouldn't have to become a bloodthirsty monster.

I don't care though; Bella, you and I are meant to be together. I know it, and someday soon you will know it too. In the meantime, I'm going to be watching and waiting. When you come to your senses, I'll be there; and I'll make you mine. You'll forget all about that leech and realize we were always meant to be.

Jacob

There perfect, she couldn't resist that! I got up and addressed an envelope and took it to the mailbox.

EPOV

It had been a really long day. I wasn't tired, of course, but more anxious than anything to see my beautiful pregnant wife. I knew I had just seen her a few hours ago, but even a minute seemed like an eternity to be away from her; plus, she had teased me unmercifully when I was home at lunch.

Flashback

I had entered the house and found my mom and sisters downstairs, but no Bella. Alice was grinning and pointed toward the ceiling letting me know where I would find my wife.

I walked into our newly redecorated room; and might I say, it was a beautiful job that Bella and my mother had done on it. She wasn't there; but I heard soft sighs coming from the bathroom, so I went in and found Bella soaking in our huge deep bathtub.

"Hello there, beautiful," I said, greeting her verbally and then bent down and got a taste of her rose petal soft lips.

"Mmmmmmm, have I told you lately what a good kisser you are Mr. Cullen and how much you turn me on by just standing there?" she asked, looking up at me with a seductive grin and eyes that were full of lust and mischief.

"No love, I don't believe you have told me lately; and I really think I need to hear it," I told her, my voice low and husky.

"I'm so hot and horny for you right now, Edward; your kisses turn my insides into molten lava, and my body is aching for your touch. Won't you join me in here? I do so need you," she asked me.

I was instantly hard and ready for her, but I knew if we got started that we'd never quit. I had to go back to work in an hour. If I showed up late, what was I going to say to Charlie when he questioned me?

"Sorry for being late sir, but I had to satisfy your daughter's lust," I would say and that would be a no; and I didn't think my father-in-law would appreciate that, not even it was for his daughter's benefit.

"I would love to, my angel; but you know that if we started, we'd never quit. You know we can't ever just get a quickie; it always turns into more because we are both insatiable," I told her.

"Yes, you are right about that darling, but it doesn't make me want you any less; but I guess we will just have to make up for lost time tonight, won't we?" she asked as she ran her hand over my hard length and gave it a slight squeeze.

"You are truly an unscrupulous temptress, angel; that was so not right, and I can assure you, my love, I will get my revenge tonight. Rest up and be ready to be completely and fully at my mercy when I get home, love," I told her, and then kissed her hard and passionately.

End Flashback

We were both horny as hell by the time I went back to work. Jasper had to keep reminding me all afternoon to keep the lust toned down. I had tried, but I wasn't very successful with it.

I was more than ready to get home; and when the time came for us to leave, I drove like a maniac. Not that it did any good; when I got home, I knew most of our evening would be spent making plans to defend ourselves against the Volturi instead of making love with my wife. Alice did not yet see them coming; so there was no definite time, but we wanted to be ready when the time came.

Tanya, because of her damn pride was a little hurt, couldn't mind her own damn business and let us live in peace. Fuck! Could we not ever catch a break? I was so tired of her shit and the damn Volturi as well. This would end and very soon. Tanya and Aro both had better watch out; Edward Cullen was fucking furious!

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