A/N: Sorry it took me a little while to finish this chapter. I had to reevaluate where I wanted to take the story and now that I have figured it out, updates will become regular again. Thanks for the patience.

This belongs to Stephanie Meyer.

Consequences

~Jake~

Anger and disbelief were the two prominent feelings within the room. After finding out about the books and what they said about imprinting and bonding between pack mates, we decided to not only talk to the pack but talk to the council so that everyone knew who are children's fathers were and wouldn't be surprised by Paul and I or Sam and Seth being together if that happened in the future. The look of shock on the original pack members faces because our relationships had remained secret before we left was shrouded by the fact they were mad when they realized why we left. I didn't want Rachel or my dad to find out about Paul in front of everyone so I had set up a meeting with them and Rebecca as well. Back to the meeting at hand, they were looking at us expectantly and expecting for us to say something so I finally spoke up.

"I know this must be hard to grasp and understand. I, we, felt that everyone needed to know the truth and it was becoming harder to hide it from you all. Seeing as everyone here is family, we felt you deserved to hear about Sam and Paul being the kids' fathers. It doesn't have to change anything, in fact, we're hoping it doesn't."

"We wanted you to hear it from us and not anyone else." Seth added.

"Does anybody have anything to say or ask?" Sam questioned.

"Yeah, is this why you guys left?" Quil asked.

"No. We didn't know we were pregnant til after we had left." I replied.

"So why didn't you come back earlier or let us know or at least Sam and Paul know?" Jared inputs.

"I can't speak for Jake, but I stayed away and didn't let anyone know because I thought it was better for a clean separation."

"I was hurting and afraid to come back. How would you feel if you ended up pregnant and didn't even know it was possible? Then as time went on, I was afraid to come back, thinking that they would be hurt because of my choices. It wasn't easy not having you guys around. I just hope we can move forward from here and you all won't blame anyone for my choices."

Conversation steered away from us after that to how Paul and Sam were getting divorced and had moved out. The pack took everything in stride and the rest of the evening was a night full of bonding and fun. After they left, I crawled into my bed to prepare for the conversation I'd been dreading since returning to the res.

~The Next Morning~
Everybody was already here when I arrived and waiting for me to talk about why I asked them to meet at dad's house. As soon as dad looked at me, everything from the past 16 years of my life without them and some of my life while I was here poured out of my mouth without a filter. I couldn't stop myself until I finished with admitting to the father of my children being Paul and the relationship we had had while they were together and before they got together. I waited for my father's disappointed thoughts to be expressed or for him to be disgusted with me but it was like he knew all along when I looked at his face all I saw was acceptance and love. When I got to Rachel she was glaring at me and I was ready to take whatever she threw at me.

"How could you? You're a filthy whore! That's why he left me huh? He thinks that you all can shack up and play house? Did both of you forget that he is MINE and I'm his imprint? I am going to say this once to you Jake: BACK OFF!"

"How could I what, Rachel, love the man you don't know how to? He left you because you don't know how to appreciate the important things in life! Shack up and play house really? I am going to this to you once: HE LEFT YOU BEFORE I CAME BACK, BITCH! Accept it."

She stormed out the house without saying another word.

"Sorry dad, Becks, I lost control."

"It's okay. She has long since lost her way."

"I love you Jake and will stand by you and my nieces and nephews just like you do for me. This changes nothing."

I was surprised that my father and Becca took the truth so easily. I was concerned about how they would respond to the news.

~Seth~

After we spoke to the pack, I felt better about discussing things with my mom and decided to head over to her house. I knew that Jake went over to speak to the twins and Billy and that I needed to step up to the plate and do the same. I prepared a speech as I sat outside of mom's house but couldn't find the courage to get out of the car. Putting the car in drive, I was about to pull off when my mom come outsides.

"Seth, is that you? What a surprise. Come inside, I was just cooking breakfast for Charlie and I."

No turning back now. I get out and give my mom a hug and walk in the house.

"Hey, mama, decided to surprise you guys."

"Hey, Charlie, how are you?"

"Good son. Thanks for breakfasts hun. See you later."

Charlie gives mom a kiss and heads out the door sensing that we need to talk and gets some alone time.

"Mama, we need to talk about some things. I don't want you to hear it from anyone else."

"Could it about you and Sam?"

I am shocked by what she asks. I don't know how she does it but she always knows things.

"You didn't think I knew son. Henry looks just like him for one thing. Secondly, I have read all the legends unlike some people."

"You're not mad?"

"Mad about what? You fell in love and had children son. It happens. However, I am hurt that you left instead of trusting me."

"I left before I knew mom."

"Wait what? Then why did you leave?"

"I left because he imprinted on my sister and I didn't want him to have to choose and I couldn't sit back and watch."

I started to tear up and mom hugged me.

"Baby, I'm sorry. I should have been here for you and noticed you were in pain."

"It's okay."

"Have you told Leah?"

"No. I haven't and I wouldn't because it's not my place. Have you told Sam though?"

"Yes, as well as the pack. I haven't told Leah because I don't want her to use it against Sam or attack Sam or my kids."

"I understand she has strayed away from the path lately. I don't know what to do. Anyway, tell me more about my grandchildren. We haven't had time to really talk about them."

Four hours later, mom and I have talked about the kids and their accomplishments and what I have been up to since I left. We made a plan to get together with the children tomorrow for lunch before patrol.

"See you tomorrow mom. Love you."

"Love you too, baby."

I feel much better knowing that I spoke to mom and that she knows everything now. I text Jake and Sam and let them both know that I told mom the truth and then headed to bed for a nap before my shift. For the first time in a long time, I feel a little better knowing that things are where they need to be and getting closer to be better than ever. The only thing left to do is to talk about Sam and I and our feelings. However, am I ready for that?

~Unknown~

This job is the most confusing job I have ever had. I can't even imagine how to progress from here. They are so indecisive and make it hard for me to do my job that I am about to take the money and kill them instead. I'll give them to the end of the week to decide or I'm walking away from the job.