A/N: The text message conversation between Seth and Jacob will be identified in bold (Jake) and bold italics (Seth) to distinguish their conversation.

Warning: language and violence

Disclaimer: All belongs to Stephanie Meyer except my characters.

"The Prodigal Sons"

~Billy's House~

~3rd Person~

Once they knew the pack had heard them, they knew they couldn't change their minds. However, they weren't sure they wanted the children to be there for the reunion. Still inside their cars, Jake and Seth began to deliberate between going in alone or altogether and just ripping off the bandage.

What should we do?

I think we should go inside and see our parents and leave the kids outside for now.

I think we should drop them off at the house, I don't want them here for what we know is going to happen.

What? I want mom to meet my children and I know you want Billy to meet them too.

I do. When the time is right. Tonight we r gonna have to deal with angry family.

They know we are here so how are we gonna leave.

Call someone we trust to come and get them.

Who? No one who knows the children are allowed on the res.

Esme is allowed with Carlisle to help him. So let's call Esme and ask her to run the kids home or we can have Henry or Billy drive one of the cars home and make sure they text us to let us know they are there.

Can we trust they will stay in the house if we send them home?

I think so. Do we have any other choice?

Not really cause if Esme shows up w/o Carlisle they are gonna ask questions.

You're right. So get them to take your truck to the house and we will leave my truck here to drive home later.

Okay. He says he will drive and make sure they stay together until we get home.

Cool. They have their cards to get dinner and whatever else they need.

Getting the kids transferred quietly was easier then Jake and Seth thought because the whole lot of them were sleep except for Billy and Henry. Once the car was loaded up, Henry and Billy headed off to Forks and Jake and Seth watched them drive off the reservation. Knowing that they could face anything inside because they weren't sure of the family's reaction to them returning, Seth started freaking out as soon as the kids were gone.

"I don't know if I can do this Jake. I want to see my mom but I don't want to see them if they are going to treat us like shit."

"You can do this. You are stronger than you were when we left. We chose to come home and we have to look forward to the fact that they are going to finally know everything and they will be so proud of both."

"What if mom hates me?"

"Why would she?"

"I left."

"Well, you won't know until you talk to her just like I won't know until I talk to my dad."

"Okay you're right."

The boys being caught up in their own conversation didn't realize that the pack had stopped talking inside and that two distinct footsteps were walking towards the door. Jacob was still trying to calm a hyperventilating Seth down that he didn't hear the door open either. Quil and Embry swing the door open and grab both Jake and Seth into hugs and bring them in the house.

"Oh my God, we missed you two. So much has happened I can't wait to catch up with you guys." Quil stated as he brought them into the living room.

"Yeah, there is something I must tell you guys later after you speak with Sue and Billy." Embry said with pleading eyes.

"Sure, sure we have things we need to tell you guys too. So maybe the four of us can head over to mine or Seth's place afterwards." Jake replied shooting a questioning look at Seth who nodded.

Quil and Embry noticed the look and wondered what they were missing out on between Jacob and Seth.

After getting in the house the boys are on autopilot heading straight for their respective parents room bypassing everyone else along the way. At the door Quil and Embry leave the boys alone to speak with their parents. Jacob and Seth enter the rooms and are shocked by what they see. Billy and Sue are shells of their former selves.

~Jacob~

"Son, is that really you? Tell me I am not dreaming please."

"No old man, you're not dreaming. I am really here. How come you let yourself go like this? I should have taken you with me and made sure you were okay. I am so sorry please dad you can't die."

"Die? Who said anything about dying boy? Let's not focus on such foolish things. Let's talk about you. Tell me about your life after you went away. Are you happy?"

"Look at you pops. That's why I think something is going to happen to you, I can't lose you." I start crying.

"Now, now cut that noise, I am still here. We should enjoy the time we have now and not focus on the past. Besides, I was never mad at you son because I knew you had to leave because if you had stayed you would have died from the pain you were feeling. You will always be my son and that is all that matters. Plus, it was time I took care of myself for a bit and I had people here to take care of me and the letter you gave me before you left. Now I want to know how life has been treating you."

"I graduated college and started my own company dad. I develop new engine blocks and build cars from the ground up. However, that is not the greatest part of my life. Yes dad I am happy for the most part. There is one thing I want to do that will make me happy beyond anything else."

"What's that son?"

"There is something I want to tell, no show you but you have to get all better first. I want to share this part of my life with you because it is the most important part of mines. When you feel better I also want you to come live with me in Forks, I am not going back to where we were before. It is time I step up and be the son you need to be."

"Son, are you sure? What about your company?"

"Don't worry about that just focus on getting better please."

Knock. Knock.

"Come in, Carlisle."

"Hello, Billy, how are you feeling?"

"I am much better." Billy grabs my hand and I feel elated.

"Okay well I am going to examine you and then see Sue. Once I do that we shall go over the test results and what I have discovered."

"Okay, dad I am going to step out for this part."

Leaving the room, I walk to Sue's to see if Seth is still there and he is so I head downstairs to wait to speak with Doc.

~Seth~

Seeing my mom laying in the bed looking weak, I immediately break down and begin to cry.

"Mama please forgive me."

"Forgive you for what?"

"I left and didn't come back. I abandoned you when you needed me to be the man of the house. I was weak not strong like dad. I ran away from my problems instead of facing them."

"You did what you felt was right. Would you change how your life is now?"

"No, I wouldn't want to change it but I wish I had asked you to come with us all those years ago or made sure you were well taken care of."

"Well, you're here now. Let's focus on that. Now tell me, baby boy, what happened after you left."

"We travelled and I graduated high school. Then after high school I went to university. I became a doctor mom. I am surgeon and I love what I do. My life is almost complete but there is one or two things missing."

"What's that, Seth?"

"You are missing and the fact that there is something extremely important I want to tell you once you feel better. You will be shocked at first because trust me I was freaked out myself but then you will be so happy for me because I am truly happy with this part of my life and that's why I wouldn't change a thing of my past."

"Well then son there is your answer. There is nothing to forgive."

"Will you move in with me once Doc gives the all clear for you to move around?"

"I can't Seth. I am going back to Charlie and our house. You know I can't leave the tribe."
"No mom I am living in Forks now. I transferred here. I didn't know you were living with Charlie. Well that's fine you can stay there. I thought you were alone in the house."

"That's my baby always looking out for others."

Knock. Knock.

"Who is it?"

"Carlisle."

"Come in."

"How are you feeling today, Sue?"

"I am doing a lot better knowing that all my children are safe and happy."

"Okay then, Seth, I am going to do the examination if you want to step out and once I am done I would like to talk to both families along with Billy and Sue about all that I have discovered."

"Okay. I am going to be downstairs. I will see you in a bit."

Walking out of my mom's room, I already know Jacob is in the kitchen with Esme and I join them in there.

"Hey, mom, how are you?"

"Hey, Seth, I am good. How is Sue today?"

"She says she is feeling better but I don't know I would have to see her stats from the other days to know for sure. I am so scared."

Jacob gets up and pulls me into a hug and we both cry for a while.

"It'll be okay. They are strong. They will make it through this. I promise."

Afterwards, we head into the living room and decide to face the pack now and get it out of the way.

~3rd Person~

Jacob and Seth walk into the living room unsure of what to expect because the only people to talk to them have been Quil and Embry. They have prepared a speech for the group to explain why they needed to leave and how it wasn't meant to be against them because they needed them to understand how necessary their leaving was.

"Hello." Jacob addresses everybody present.

"Hi guys." Seth always the optimistic person decides to approach them as if nothing has changed.

"Hello? That's all you are going to say after sixteen years?" Sam questions.

"Don't you feel like explanations are in order?" Paul joins in.

"You assholes walked away from not only your family but us as well who are supposed to be your brothers. Without ever coming to say one word before you left how were we supposed to know you were unhappy or needed something?" Jared stated.

"What are you doing here boys?" Leah asks.

"Yeah why come back now? If you were so concerned about us you would have never left. You guys are so selfish it's ridiculous." Rachel states.

Seth can't take it and starts to cry which in turn pisses Jacob off and he shakes. It has been years since he phased involuntarily and he won't let that happen again. Seth feels Jake shaking around him and he realizes that he is close to phasing in the house.

"Calm down, Jakey." Seth uses the nickname hoping it will bring Jake back to a safe place.

Seth turns around and grabs Jake's face. Everyone else watches on and is slightly confused by their behavior. Jealousy seeps through Paul at Seth for touching what's his.

"What you going to phase inside the house with all these people who could get hurt? No control anymore, Jacob?" Paul taunts.

"Focus on me and my voice. Breathe Jacob and count backwards. We don't phase involuntarily only when we want we are in control. Say it."

"I am in control."

"Are you all going to answer us or continue your little disgusting love fest?" Leah berates.

"That's it. I am so sick of your bullshit, Leah!" Jacob screams.

Realizing he can't help the older boy now that Leah has pissed him off and said hurtful things to both of them he has to call the only other people who can calm him down. However, unsure if he should he calls Esme and they have a silent conversation and decides it's best to call the kids.

"Mom, hold onto Jake. Keep him calm while I make a phone call."

Esme walks over to Jacob and grasps him. Jacob flinches until he realizes its Esme.

"Hush baby it will be okay. Remember that there are more important things than losing your temper."

"Hold up you are not our fucking mother. Why is Seth calling you mom? SO that's what he does, he goes out and replaces his real mother with a leech. Good to know my mother means anything to you!" Leah screams at Seth's retreating form.

That statement was the last strike for Jacob and he lunges out Esme's arms and reaches for Leah.

"Scream you ungrateful bitch. Esme has never fucking once tried to replace either of our mothers. She is like a second mom to us that is all. You can say what you want about me but you will not treat Seth or Esme disrespectfully. You are so bitter and nasty! You disgust me. You all wonder why we didn't say anything when we left. Seth had no one clearly because Leah is a fucking cunt and Rachel is just as fucking bad. As far as telling you guys my problems I didn't want to burden you all with my issues because you all would have laugh in my fucking face. Em and Q you all had your own issues and I didn't want to burden you all with mine as well. Seth didn't say anything because he is a kind soul and as usual puts others first and had decided that walking off the cliffs was a better solution. SO yes Jared we fucking walked away from La Push because it was the lesser of two fucking evils. I wouldn't change my life for anything now. However, if you want to know so fucking bad why I left, I'll tell you. I AM MOTHERFUCKING GAY AND I FELL IN LOVE WITH SOMEONE WHO ACTED LIKE HE DIDN'T KNOW I FUCKING EXISTED!"

After his tirade, everyone was quiet except for Leah and Rachel who had already left with Rebekah at the beginning. Jacob was shaking uncontrollably as he continued to cry in broken sobs. Seth returns to the room and hands Jacob the phone.

Billy, Hezekiah, Halle, and Sarah are on the line and hear their father crying.

"Daddy what's wrong?" Sarah asks.

"What is going on? Say something please." Hezekiah begs.

"Oh my fucking goodness who the fuck hurt you dad, tell me and I will handle it." Billy screams.

"Oh no, tell me why the hell are you shaking like that Billy? What's happening to you?" Halle questions.

At hearing this, Jacob snaps out of his haze.

"Hang on we're on our way. Seth we gotta go, NOW!" He yells as he hangs up the phone.

"Oh no you don't!" Sam, Paul, & Jared walked in front of them to block their path.

"I don't want to fight with you three but if I have to I will." Jacob says.

"Jake what's going on, man? Talk to us." Embry calls us trying to diffuse the situation.

"I didn't want you all to find out like this. Hell I wasn't sure I was ready." He looks to Seth who is still trying to figure things out.

"What's wrong Jakey?" Seth looks at him worriedly thinking about his children.

"They are alone and gonna phase, Seth." Jacob replies.

"Oh hell we need to get to them."

"Who the hell are you talking about? Stop speaking in code." Collin speaks up for the first time.

"OUR KIDS! So can you all please move and if you must you can follow but you are not stopping us." Seth states matter-of-factly.

Shock written on everyone's faces they move aside and decide to follow the boys wherever they are going. The pack drives off the reservation and heads to Forks.

~Jacob's House~

They run out of the car without even shutting the engine off. Busting in the house Seth and Jacob notice the torn furniture and scratched floorboards and become nervous.

"They don't know the area. They weren't ready for this. I mean we told them but they weren't ready for this life yet, Jake."

"Shhh, it's okay. We will find them."

"How about we phase and search for them. Maybe we will be able to hear them." Brady suggests.

The pack runs outside and all phase including Jacob and Seth. They split up into groups of three and search for the boys.

Hey boss, what's going on why are you all phased? Stephen asks.

We are looking for some children they just phased for the first time. Keep up patrol and be on the lookout in case you sense them. Sam explains.

William! Sarah! Halle! Hezekiah! Say something guys. Let me know you're alright please. Jacob pleads.

Henry! Sophia! Olivia! EJ! Where are you? Tell daddy and I will find you please. Seth yells in the pack mind.

How many children do you all have together? Embry asks.

Oh we're not together. Seth and Jacob laugh.

We have four each. They were born 16 years ago. Jacob explains.

Thinking about the children brings back memories of the birth and the images slip through the pack mind.

Wait you both gave birth to them in your wolf forms? Stephen questions a little shocked at what he has just seen.

Yeah. We did. Seth replies.

So wait they have no mother? Jared questions.

Not in the traditional sense we don't. EJ states.

EJ! Thank God where are you guys? Seth asks.

We phased dad and ran towards La Push because we remember that you wanted to be with us when it happened. However, Billy and Zeke can't calm down enough to phase back until they see Uncle Jake. EJ explains.

Boys I am fine come back to the house and we will phase back and talk about everything. Jacob states.

Sure pops. The kids think simultaneously.

Returning back to Jacob's house they decide they should all go over to Seth's house instead to talk. A few minutes later, the children return to the house and phase. When they all get to Seth's house introductions are made.

"Everyone these are my children: Henry, Sophia, Olivia, and Elijah."

"These are mine: William, Sarah, Halle, and Hezekiah."

When Hezekiah meets Embry, he immediately goes slack as well as Embry.

"Oh, hell no, not my baby boy. Are you even gay Embry?" Jake questions trying to remain calm.

Embry just nods his head, never taking his eyes off Hezekiah.

"Call me Zeke. Nice to meet you, Embry."

"You too."

Jared notices the similarities between the children and his two best friends but has yet to say anything. Instead, Quil asks the question for him.

"So who are their fathers?" Quil asks.

Everyone glances over in Seth and Jacob's direction expectantly. They don't want to say the truth because what it would mean for two marriages. Jared leans forward hoping that they will be proven wrong.

"No one important."

"Do they know?"

"No they don't. They know of them though."

"Hey we are all tired it was a very long flight. Do you all mind if we pick this up tomorrow please."

"That's fine. Get some rest and we will talk about adding you two back to patrols."

Everyone says goodbye and the pack heads back to the reservation. Jared pulls Sam and Paul aside and waits until the rest leave.

"You're the reasons they left huh? They are your kids aren't they? The similarities are uncanny to how you two looked growing up. I am shocked no one else noticed. What are you going to do?" Jared asks.

"What can we do?" Sam questions.

Paul sat quietly as he was deep in thought contemplating ways to get his family back permanently.

"We do what we should have in the beginning." Paul states.

"And what's that?"

"We choose them."

A/N: Hey everyone this was a heavy chapter some things got revealed not all. Hope you all enjoyed this chapter. It was not my best chapter but it was needed. I promise my other chapters will be better. Next chapter will be up sometime this week. Take care and have a good night.