**Disclaimer** Nothing is mine! All the credit goes to Mrs. Meyer for creating such wonderful characters for us to play with. If you recognize something, it isn't mine! I read a lot of fan fics and can't keep straight where I got some ideas from!

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As I explored all the side roads around the property, I pondered the affects play acting would have on the family. It was obvious to all that Rosalie was stressed from the play acting. She and Emmett have a strong, true bond, the only bond closer than true mates, is bonded mates, where one was the sire. I'm sure the Volturi have some records on why this is, but that would entail spending time with them, something most vampires are not willing to do.

I slowed my bike down to a virtual crawl as I got deeper in the local forest. As I came on a logging clearing, I saw a small herd of deer, so I stopped my bike. I wasn't thirsty so I just sat and watched the deer feed for a while. It was a slow process, but very relaxing.

As I sat there, I felt my phone vibrate in my pocket. I decided whomever it was could wait so I didn't even check the message. I knew that I was far enough away from Jake that Alice would be able to see me in her visions as long as Bella had her shield down, so I wasn't worried that the family needed me. As the deer started bedding down for an early evening rest, my phone started buzzing again. Again, I ignored the infernal electronic leash. A minute later, it was buzzing again, aggravated, I didn't look at the screen, I just unlocked it, "What? I told you I would meet you at home!"

"Well hello to you too, Major," Peter drawled into the phone.

Aww fuck, that was not who I was expecting, two can play at that game. "Well, Captain, you should know, I was having a nice relaxing afternoon watching the wildlife until you decided that you needed to talk to me at this moment. So, what is so damn important that you couldn't wait for me to call you back?"

"Well, Major, it really wasn't that important, but you know I love riling you up so much," he replied. "I just wanted to let you know that Charlotte and I just purchased a nice secluded cabin in the mountains outside Jackson, Wyoming. If you ever need a break, it's not that far away from where you live now."

"What the... How did... What do you mean if I need to take a break? What is going on in that all knowing brain of yours that makes you think I'm going to need to take a break?" I practically screamed into the phone. As I waited for his reply, I looked up to see the deer were long since gone.

"I'm just sayin', Major, this little game y'all are playing will have some major ramifications. If you need to just lay low for a few days, the room is here. I even have a ton of wildlife at my doorstep, just don't eat the ones with radio collars. I have a feeling the rangers would not like that," and without further ado, the fucker hung up. Didn't even let me ask more questions.

I tried to call back to find out what he was talking about, since there were several things that could create havoc in our lives, but the phone just went to voicemail.

I started my bike and headed for home. I actually had some homework that I needed to complete for the next day, and it wasn't something I could recycle a previous paper for.

As I pulled up to the house, I could feel the tension in the air. I stopped and listened before going in. Rosalie was with Emmett in their room, having some post coital cuddle time. I could feel some unease still coming from her, but the reassurances from Emmett I could hear him whisper were helping. I sent him a bit of confidence to let him know he was on the right course.

I could hear Ness in the kitchen, eating and writing. While she was well read, public school is a new experience for her, so she needed to be diligent with her homework. I didn't feel any confusion coming from her, so I left her be.

I left the bike in the driveway, knowing I'd be taking it out later for the blood collection. As I entered I saw Edward sitting at the piano and Bella sitting nearby. She was determined and he was frustrated. I figured that they had been discussing Renesmee and Jake going on their first date. Apparently, Edward isn't quite ready to let go of his little girl. Edward, I thought. She won't stay your little girl forever. She's been an adult for a while mentally, you need to let her be a normal teenager for a while. You know, he will never hurt her, and the wolf won't let him force her into anything she's not ready for. Let her go, it's just a date.

I didn't stick around for an answer, but I felt acceptance coming from him. I started walking up the stairs to my study. As I passed my room, I heard Alice inside. I poked my head into the room to see what she was up to. The look on her face was the opposite from the delight I expected.

"Alice? Darlin', what's wrong?" I asked, concerned.

"Jasper, sweetheart, I can't tell you. There are too many decisions that aren't made, but big things are coming. I'm both excited, and afraid!" she said hugging me.

I pulled away slightly, "Alice, is it the Volturi? Do we need..." I started.

"Oh, no, nothing like that, Jasper," she said quickly. "Just promise me you'll go to Peter when you need it."

"Peter? Did you know that he called me today?" I asked.

She seemed genuinely surprised at this. "He did? I wasn't looking for him so soon. Does this mean..." she trailed off.

As I opened my mouth to speak, she shushed me. Apparently whatever she was trying to work out needed her full attention. I dismissed myself and went to my study.