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BPOV

I was so excited Charlie and Cora were coming for a visit; it had only been two weeks, but we had to leave in such a hurry that Charlie didn't get to see Ren before we left. I was upset about that, but there was nothing I could do about it. We had to get out of Forks as quickly as possible. We had been sending plenty of pictures and videos, but that just wasn't the same as getting to see your grandchild in person and holding them.

Since Charlie was bringing Cora with him, we didn't think Jacob would be suspicious. They were going to travel some extra distance to throw him off the trail, if he did try to follow them. They were flying from Seattle to Saint John, New Brunswick with a connection in Toronto, which was a seven and half hour flight. Then, they had a three hour cruise on the ferry from Saint John, New Brunswick to Digby, Nova Scotia. From there, they would rent a car in Digby and drive to Halifax, which was about two and a half hours and then take a five hour flight straight to Calgary. It would be a lot of traveling, but I knew dad wouldn't mind it. We had the guest room all set up; I knew they would be tired and would want to come in and crash.

"Bella, love, their plane doesn't land for a few more hours; you need to settle down," Edward chuckled at me bouncing all over the house.

Even Ren was picking up on my excitement. Edward was holding her since I couldn't keep still and she was watching me from his lap. I had my mind open to her since I knew she would be asking what my problem was soon.

"What is mommy doing, daddy?" she asked Edward.

"Your mommy is excited to see her daddy, little one," Edward told her.

"Oh, okay," she said, seemingly satisfied.

I chuckled at her, as she snuggled into her daddy's chest and fell asleep.

"I wonder if her curiosity will always be that easily satisfied?" I asked with a giggle.

"Love, I seriously doubt that, especially with you for a mother," he said, giving me his sexy smirk; and I just stuck my tongue out at him.

Four hours later we were waiting at the airport; we were ignoring the whispers of people around us talking about the gorgeous couple with the stunning baby. I was too busy looking for my father to worry about them anyway.

"Bells!" I heard my dad yell over the crowd.

I caught sight of him through the crowd, and he was grinning from ear to ear. I had never seen him smile like that; Cora was so good for him. Seeing him like this, like how he must have been when he was young, made it obvious why my mom fell in love with him.

"Dad! It is so good to see you," I said, giving him a hug.

"Cora, I am so glad you could come with him," I said, giving her a hug.

"He looks so happy, Cora; I know I have you to thank for that," I whispered in her ear and gave her an extra squeeze.

"He makes me happy too, Bella," she whispered back.

She was beaming when we let go of each other, and I could see how happy she was. We both looked over and saw Charlie cooing over Ren in her baby carrier; the sight was so sweet that we both awed. The sound got his attention, and he looked up at me with the same huge smile.

"She is beautiful, Bells; I can't wait to get to hold her. Let's get out of here," he said, heading toward the baggage claim.

I laughed at his enthusiasm over his grandchild, and I couldn't help being touched by it as well. We gathered their entire luggage and headed out to our car. The ride back to the house was really nice. We were telling them what all we were doing, and Cora was really curious how we got around all the red tape. I looked to Edward, and he was looking at me too.

"So what do you think I should say?" I asked him in my mind,

Just then Edward's phone buzzed with a text message. He pulled his phone out and gave it to me; I opened it and read the message.

Don't answer her for now; just change the subject. We will all get together in a little while, and we will explain it as a family. Love A.

Edward and I both nodded, and he started asking Charlie about things in Forks. The subject was forgotten for the moment, and I was glad. We finally arrived back at our house; Edward helped get the luggage out of the car and into the house. Cora and I went straight up to the guest room.

"Bella, the house is beautiful," she said in awe of the large room.

"Thank you, Cora; we like it a lot. I can't take the credit for all the decorating though; Esme did most of it. I don't know how serious things are between you and my dad, but maybe you could talk him into redoing his house. It needs an uplift after all these years," I told her.

"I agree with you there, Bells. I would love to see that house redone, and as far as how serious things are between us, he told me he loves me," she replied with a smile.

"Oh, I'm so glad to hear that; I know it must be really serious then. Charlie wouldn't say it, if he didn't really mean it," I told her.

"I love him too; he is so good to me. He treats me like a queen," she told me smiling.

Edward and Charlie came in the door; Edward had the luggage, and Charlie had Ren. He looked at her like she hung the moon.

"Grandpa is officially wrapped around our daughter's finger," Edward said, while he put the luggage down.

"I think it might be worse than when Bella was little," Charlie chuckled.

"Is anybody else going to get to hold her while we are here, Charlie?" Cora asked him.

"I will think about it and get back to you on that, honey," Charlie replied.

We all laughed at that, and I helped them get unpacked and settled in. Once that was done, we went downstairs; Cora and I went in the kitchen, and I began preparing dinner for them.

Just as I finished up cooking dinner, the doorbell rang.

"I will get it, honey," Edward said, getting up and going to the door.

I knew it was our family; our kitchen was suddenly filled with bodies. I put dinner on the table for Charlie and Cora, and then we all sat down.

Once we were all seated around the table, Cora looked around and noticed that only she and Charlie were eating.

"Aren't any of you going to eat? Surely you didn't go to all this trouble for just us," Cora said.

"Well, actually we have something you need to know since it seems you are going to be part of our family," Carlisle explained.

"Oh, okay; let's hear it," Cora said with a giggle.

Carlisle went back to the beginning and told her all of the key elements of the story between us and the wolves. By the time she and Charlie had finished dessert, she was up-to-date completely.

"Wow, that's some explanation; it's very fascinating," she said.

"Well, we don't have time to get bored that's for sure," Carlisle chuckled.

"So, now you know our big secret to all of our craziness; do you think you still want to stick round and be a part of it?" Charlie asked.

"Oh, Charlie, of course; did you really think I would desert you over something like that?" Cora replied.

"I'm glad to hear it; I don't know what I'd do without you," Charlie told her.

If I could still cry, I would have and so would have the rest of the Cullen women.

CJPOV

I have had a crazy day! To say I was shocked would be an understatement. First, we traveled for about 18 hours; then, when we arrived, Bella and Edward looked so different. Don't get me wrong, they looked great. I just thought married life and parenthood agreed with them. On the way to Edward and Bella's house, they were talking about everyone's jobs. I was thinking how strange it was that getting jobs was so easy for them since they were in a new country, and then they suddenly changed topics. I had always known the Cullens were different; I just didn't realize how much.

Then everyone came over, and they had all changed their looks. They had changed their hair and their eyes were different from their normal gold; then, I noticed Edward and Bella had different colored eyes as well. I just thought it was because they didn't want Jacob Black to find them.

When we sat down to eat dinner, I noticed Charlie and I were the only ones eating. Besides the baby, who was happily sucking her bottle, while sitting in Rosalie's lap.

"Aren't any of you going to eat? Surely you didn't go to all this trouble for just us," I asked, getting a strange vibe from everyone.

"Well, actually we have something you need to know since it seems you are going to be part of our family," Carlisle explained. I noticed Charlie looked nervous. That wasn't something I was used to from my cop.

"Oh, okay; let's hear it," I said with a giggle. Why was everyone acting like this? You would think from the look on Charlie's face that they were going to tell me they were a house full of murderers.

Then, Carlisle went on to explain what they were. Now, I understood. They were vampires. At first, I was skeptical, but I didn't say anything. Charlie evidently believed them, and I knew he wasn't crazy. And then there was Bella's new look; she had always been beautiful, but now she was otherworldly. Now, I knew why; she was! He told me about their lives and about the wolves while we ate. By the time we ate dessert, we had come full circle.

"Wow, that's some explanation; it's very fascinating," I said. That was the only thing I could think of to say. My mind was still reeling. I mean, what did you say when you found out your boyfriend's in-laws were vampires.

"Well, we don't have time to get bored that's for sure," Carlisle chuckled.

"So now you know our big secret to all of our craziness; do you think you still want to stick round and be a part of it?" Charlie asked. My heart almost broke for him. He was scared I was going to leave him. Well, I hated to tell him, but it would take more than this to scare me off. I mean the Cullens were good people. They have never given any indication they were otherwise. And according to them they never ate people, just animals. I wasn't scared. Shocked? Yes, completely. Scared? No, I have been around them countless time; if they wanted to harm me, they could have. But they never had, and so I trusted them.

"Oh, Charlie, of course; did you really think I would desert you over something like that?" I asked him, staring into his beautiful brown eyes.

"I'm glad to hear it; I don't know what I'd do without you," he told me, and I gave him a chaste kiss.

After hearing the family secret and getting used to it, I was treated to hearing each individual story. It was really interesting hearing from each one of them how they came to be. Charlie and I have been staying for two weeks; we had enjoyed every minute of it.

All of the Cullens were wonderful and gracious hosts; Alice insisted we go on a shopping spree and a spa day. I could definitely get spoiled to that kind of life. Charlie got to go fishing; the guys took him on an exploring expedition, which he loved. I wouldn't be afraid to say that he would be easily swayed into moving to Canada when he retired.

All too soon, the two incredible weeks were over; and we had to leave and go back to Forks, but not before the most wonderful event occurred.

FLASHBACK…

We were all gathered around Bella and Edward's dining room table; we were eating our last big meal together before Charlie and I had to leave. It was delicious; Bella had made one of Charlie's favorite recipes.

"This is delicious, Bella; would you mind sharing the recipe with me? I would love to make it for your dad when we are back in Forks," I told her.

"Oh sure, Cora; I'll just scan it and send it to you in an e-mail," she replied with a smile.

While my attention was on her, Charlie had gotten out of his chair and knelt down beside me; he was holding a small black velvet box in his hand. In the box was a beautiful, one karat diamond ring on a thin solid gold band. Tears filled my eyes as my gaze met Charlie's.

"Cora, you're everything I want and everything I need in this life to be happy. I hope I can be the same for you. Will you do me the honor of becoming my wife?" he asked.

My throat was closed up; so all I could do was nod my head, as tears rolled down my cheeks.

"I love you, sweetheart; I promise I will do everything in my power to make you happy. You have made me the happiest man on earth," he told me, and then I tackled him.

He laughed, as we fell on the floor; I kissed him, then we got up and saw everyone had left us alone in the room. We shared another private moment or two, and then we rejoined them in the living room.

The whole family wished us congratulations; Bella hugged her dad, then she hugged me and told me how happy she was for both of us. I was filled with unspeakable joy.

End Flashback

We slept well and got up the following morning and then made our long journey back to Forks.

CPOV

The summer passed quickly, and everyone was enjoying living in Calgary. Esme's business was booming; she had already hired two new architects for her firm. Emmett was an amazing lawyer and fighting for children made him even more passionate; I think. Rose was so in love with being a pediatrician, and her little patients seemed to love her. Jasper was finally feeling fulfilled; he was getting used to using his gift to help people, and he had found he truly loved it. Alice's clothing line had skyrocketed, which was no surprise. She had always wanted to be a designer; and with her gift, she was always ahead of the latest fashion trends. Bella was a wonderful mother; Ren was happy and healthy. She and Edward had such a happy life.

Today, Edward and I were starting our first day of classes. We both started last week, getting familiar with our new schools and colleagues. I found that schoolteachers were just as bad as nurses were about flirting. I couldn't tell you how many disappointed faces I saw, when they noticed my wedding band.

I was anxious to start my principal position. I had never done anything, but be a doctor; but I had always been good with children. I had never had a child throw a temper tantrum with me in an exam room; if they were screaming, they stopped the second I walked in the room. I knew it is because they sensed something about me. They had never shown fear, just a healthy amount of respect.

I waited outside the elementary school building for the children to start arriving. I got a lot of admiring glances from the moms who dropped their kids off. I heard a lot of whispers asking who the hot new teacher was. The other teachers were quick to inform them I was the new principal.

"Is it wrong of me to hope Henry gets in trouble this year...a lot?" I heard one mom whisper to another as they walked down the hall. I shook my head, humans never changed.

"Es, I never knew molding the lives of children could be so gratifying," I told my wife that evening after she arrived home.

"I am so glad you had such a good day, sweetheart," Esme told me lovingly.

"I really did; I have a great staff of teachers, and they all seem so genuine in their desire to teach. So far, most of the children are respectful and well-behaved. I know this is the first day; so I don't expect them to behave like this all year, but so far it is wonderful," I said, as I gathered her in my arms for a kiss.

I thought I had made a wise choice in becoming a principal, and I could hardly wait to hear how Edward's day turned out.

EPOV

It was hard to imagine we had been living in our new home for several months now, and I was about to step into high school again; this time as a teacher, instead of a student. I just hoped the girls didn't get too out of control with their thoughts and fantasies; that could truly give me a headache, vampire or not.

"I hope you have a good day at work, honey," Bella said, as she stood in the kitchen with Ren in her arms to see me off.

"Thank you, baby; I hope so too. I'm going to miss my girls today," I told her, as I leaned down and kissed them.

"We will miss you too," she said with a smile.

"Ren, you be good for mommy today, and daddy will see you both this afternoon," I told her.

She grinned and reached up to pull at my hair. She had the same attachment to my hair as her mother did. When I rocked her while she lay with her head on my shoulder, she would grasp at the ends of my hair and pull it. It would always make me smile to think how much like Bella she was.

I made it to work a half an hour before school was to begin and went to my classroom; there was something I wanted to get set up before my students began arriving. Once I was finished, I went to stand at the door and wait or my students. I was anxious and nervous at the same time about meeting them. Soon the bell rang, and they began to file in a few at a time. Some of them were talking about things they did over the summer, and some were quiet as they found a seat and sat down. I was surprised that none had noticed me yet; it pleased me greatly. I was hoping it would remain that way; that hope was dashed when the final bell rang, and I called the class to order.

"Holy Crap! This is my teacher! He's totally hot! There's quite a lot I would love to learn from him,"a girl by the name of Deanna thought.

I gleaned from her thoughts that she was head cheerleader and thought everyone should bow to her will; she would find out quickly who ran this classroom. I would not tolerate her antics.

"Good morning, class; my name is Mr. Masen. I hope we can all get to know each other and have a good year," I told them.

Of course, there were the few natural, not so innocent thoughts; however, the general consensus was the same as mine. There were a few of the guys who saw me as competition; I found myself laughing at those thoughts.

All in all, it was a good day; and I enjoyed teaching and getting to know my students. There were a few I was going to have to show them who was boss, but the majority of them were good kids; they were there to learn or at the very least would put in some sort of effort to learn. I was pleased with my success at the day's end and couldn't wait to go home to my wife and daughter.

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