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William Matthew Lahote was now 8 months old. Time was passing by too quickly, especially with Sam still in coma. There were so many things he was missing out on; so many things I was wishing he was here for.

"Hello, hello," I smiled, kissing everyone on the cheek as I met them at the diner.

"Hey Bells," Collin and Brady smiled as I hugged them.

"And hello to you little man," I said giving the boy a tickle.

"Auntie Elley," he giggled. I had a special nickname with him too. Since he could talk he called me Auntie Elley. I wasn't sure if he got the 'Elley' from Bella, Isabella, when he heard Claire call me Isabelley or if he made it up on his own.

"Paul," I said kissing his cheek. He gave me a hello, feeding his son baby food and some cut up pancakes. It was funny. Paul feeding someone, and the fact that he used this funny little voice when tried to stuff the mushed up nastiness in the kid's mouth.

"So, what have I missed?" I asked sitting next to Jake.

"Billy's house is finished," Jared said eating some bacon.

"I know, the Black's moved out today," I said with a grin to Jake. "I was out helping your dad. He loves the house by the way," I told him.

"I can't wait to see it. I haven't had time with patrols and all," Jake said. He hugged Sarah's hand and I grinned at the two.

"So then you're moving in?" I asked the imprint.

"I am," she smiled happily. I laughed, still grinning. Billy wasn't the happiest about the news, but Jake was happy and he had his house back- that was all he could ask for.

"And you two?" I asked Jared and Kim.

"Satisfied to have my boyfriend back all to myself," Kim smiled. Since Sam had gone, Jared had stepped up as temporary Alpha, since he was Beta at the time and all, so he finished up Billy's house for him.

"How's Claire?" I wondered to Quil.

"Awesome. She's getting older. I have stepped up from brother and caretaker to friend and somewhat of a crush," he grinned. I let out a laugh. He was too much.

"Andrea? How are you and Embry?"

"Really good," she blushed. "I'm moving in with him."

I let out a cough and looked at the two surprised. Well that was fast, "Wow, congrats. That's awesome."

"Thank you," she smiled as he kissed her.

"Seth? Leah? Anything I missed with you two?"

"I…got a job?" Seth said not finding his news to be quite as exciting.

"Yea," I chuckled, "by me."

"Yea yea," he grumbled with a small laugh, "I live a boring life."

I had opened a small music shop in Port Angeles, where I set up a small recording studio, some practice space, and even a room for lessons. I hired Seth to help me out around the place, making sure to pay well.

"Nothing is really new with me. Cole and I are great. No complaints," Leah commented.

"Think it's going anywhere?" Seth asked his sister.

"I don't know. The boy is fickled," she huffed. I smiled.

"Collin? Brady?" I wondered, now eating my food, which had been served in front of me.

"We were hoping you would hire us too," they smiled sweetly.

"Oh really?' I laughed, surprised that they wanted a job. The two nodded, "Please Bella? We need to get paid."

"And laid," Brady said.

I let out a surprised laugh and Paul growled, saying something about his son being here.

"Fine okay yea. Seth can go over everything with you tomorrow morning."

"Thank you," they said relieved. After breakfast was done, it was back to work. I was getting ready to travel in a few days, now to Los Angeles. Not only was I still unpacked and unready to go, but I hadn't seen Sam in a while and felt like I should stop by.

Getting in the car, my phone rang and I easily answered it.

"Hey Emmett," I smiled.

"Just wanted to call my Bella Bean before she goes off to the big world and becomes a star,"

"Oh Emmett," I laughed, "Didn't you know? I'm already one."

He boomed with laughter at my great attempt for a joke. "Bella Bean, that was actually a good one."

"Thanks," I laughed.

"So off to see Sam?" He wondered.

"Yea, for a quick second. Alice can still see my future?" I wondered a bit crestfallen.

"Yea Bells, sorry."

"Nah, it's okay," I said sucking it up. "Tell everyone I said hello okay?"

"Will do. Hey how's William? Rose is going to send another care package."

I let out a laugh. The Cullens moved away again so no one else would turn wolf. Everyone wanted the line to stop at Collin and Brady. They were so young, it didn't seem right. Of course, the Cullens had no problem with it, except for the fact they were leaving Paul's little boy behind. But they definitely made up for it by sending clothes, food, toys, and everything else.

"He's good. Growing up fast. I think Letty is going to be pulling together a birthday party for Liam's first birthday," I said smiling at the nickname I had for him. The kid had such a great name that there were so many things I could call him. "So I'm hoping to see you then?"

"For sure," Emmett's voice boomed.

"Alright, well I've arrived at your house, I'll talk to you later Em,"

"Bye Bella Bean!" he chirped and then hung up. I got out of my car and headed up the house, knowing Sam would be there. At first, I was really worried about the Cullen's moving away and Sam being left on his own, but the machines had timers and Sue took it upon herself to be his nurse, stopping by every so often to keep him company and help make things run smoothly.

"Hey you," I said stepping in the room. I sat on the bed and kissed his hand. "So I leave for LA tonight. I'm going to miss you."

I bit my lip, " I know how much you hated that I traveled but…I think my job really needs it right now. And you're here…" I said with my voice faltering. "It will be good for us. That way when you wake up, all of my travels will be out of the way and we wont have to worry about it anymore."

I wiped away a tear. The longest I have ever been away from him since he slipped in coma has been a week and a half. I was to be in LA for over a month, if not more.

"Oh and here's something to swallow. Embry and Andrea are moving in together. Quick right? Yea, I bet you would be having a heart attack at that one," I joked. My phone beeped. It was a text from Leah telling me she was hoped I was packed. Sighing, I shut my phone and looked to my man. I knew I told her to keep me on track and all, especially because she was driving me to the airport, but still.

"I gotta go baby," I said sadly. Getting up, I leaned over and kissed his forehead. "I'll miss you."

With that, I wiped a tear and was on my way.

Life was unbelievably crazy. I was now in LA for who knows how long. I had met with so many artists who were such great people; I could see why everyone wanted me in LA. I had attended numerous award shows were absolutely amazing. They stunned me every time. But now, I was coming back home- temporarily unfortunately. It was Liam's first birthday party. I couldn't miss that.

Grabbing my huge gift for him, which consisted of a blow up ball pit, I made my way back to Charlie's house.

"Hey dad," I smiled coming in to hug him.

"Great to see you Bells," he said kissing my head.

"Collin! Brady!" I said as the walked out of the kitchen.

"You're home," They said happily. After giving them each a big hug, I moved to put my things away.

"So what have I missed?" I asked the two as they followed me upstairs.

"Liam's one," Brady said.

"Wow," Collin replied with an eye roll. I laughed. After they filled me with in the rest of the gossip, we went down to grab Charlie and head to the party.

"Liam!" I said happily, kneeling down with my arms wide as the little boy came running. "Oh I missed you."

"Auntie Elley," he said hugging me. When he pulled away, he played with my long hair, kissing my cheek.

"Oh, you're a keeper," I joked, ticking his little tummy.

Picking him up, I found Paul hovering over us.

"Hey," I smiled, enjoying the feel of his embrace again.

"Missed you Bells," he said kissing my head.

"Missed you too."

"How long you here for?" Jake asked coming to hug me next.

"A day- two at max," I told them sadly.

"Have you seen Sam yet?" Leah asked coming to say hi.

"No not yet," I said bummed. "How is he? Any change?"

The shook their head.

"Hey Em," I smiled, hugging my friend.

"Missed you," he said kissing my cheek. I said hi to Andrea and told him how much I missed him too.

The party flew by. The Cullens unfortunately couldn't make it since they had just flown out to Italy but everything was still a hit. I talked to pretty much everyone. Billy was still enjoying his house immensely. His lovebird couple were interesting guests, but again, his son was happy so, so was he. Sue was still checking up on Sam. There was no difference but he was doing well. Everything was healed and she made sure to be there for him in case anything changed. Letty was enjoying her grandson. I guess Lissa never stopped by, wrote, or had anything to do with him after she left the hospital. And everyone else was in his or her own little world.

As I found time to myself a bit, I really wished I was here to enjoy the lives of my family. I had been gone for what felt like so long that I was out of the loop on everything.

"You're welcome to sneak out and see Sam," Paul said with a beer in hand.

"I'm okay," I said smiling at him, "I will stop by later tonight."

"Will is just opening his presents, it's not that big of a deal and I'm sure you will be back before the kid could even notice."

"Miss my godson opening presence? Oh no, you must be mistaking me for someone else, because I don't miss big events like that."

Paul chuckled and kissed my head, "don't know what I would do without you."

"Freak out," I mumbled. He chuckled but agreed to that. I remember one day William had woken up with a fever and Paul literally flipped. No one could calm him down and Letty wanted to take him to the hospital. I was already gone in LA so he didn't have me…well he thought he didn't have me. As soon as I heard I flew back here. He attacked me with a bear hug and we solved his son's problem with baby Tylenol.

"You sure you don't want to make a quick escape?" he asked again.

"I'm sure," I smiled, kissing his cheek as I went over to my nephew.

Liam got so many new toys and cool things it was unbelievable. A new tricycle, a few new trucks and cars, some action figures, and even a new sleeping bag. When he got to my ball pit, I think he almost had a heart attack- and well, so did Paul. Inside of my card, I had set up a fund of my own for Liam, a college fund to be exact, already consisting of over $100,000.

"I can't believe you," he said after all the gifts were opened. The guys were helping Liam set up all of his new things.

"I make a lot of money. Might as well go towards something good," I said with a shrug.

"You're amazing you know that?" Paul questioned a bit teary eyed. I laughed and hugged him tight. "I'm not really, I just…I have a heart. And that kid…he's almost everything- to you and me both."

"I wish you were staying longer," he said.

"I wish I was too. But I'll be home soon. A few more weeks."

"More like months," he scoffed knowing the reality.

"Yea, maybe," I sighed.

"Just make sure you take care of yourself okay?" he asked me, full of emotion I rarely ever saw.

"Always," I smiled, kissing his cheek before wandering off.

It was around 7pm when I got the time to go see Sam. It felt so odd to actually to step back in the house and say my hello. My heart fluttered when I saw him again. I guess I never realized how much I missed him.

"Sam," I breathed coming to sit by him. Taking my hand in his, I smiled down at him. "I missed you so much. And I'm so sorry I have to leave again."

There was nothing but silence.

"LA is great, it really is, but I'm missing out on so much here. Liam is getting so big and the boys are all growing too. You would be so proud of them Sam. They are amazing."

I sniffled a bit.

"I just wish you woke up. I miss hearing your voice and seeing you smile. I miss those eyes," I said bringing my hand up to his face. Pushing off my shoes, I curled up beside him and laid there. I ran my hands over his chest, the side of his face and hugged his arm. Oh how I wish he would wake up.

I left two days later. It was hard to leave, but I did get to spend the day with Liam. He was a really great kid. So smart and had quirks like his father. It was amazing to see a little kid so perfect.

Back in LA, things were booming. Life was in the fast lane. From song to song and artist to artist, it was almost too fast. I called Pete when I arrived in my hotel for the night around 2am. I could tell I woke him up and I would have felt bad if I wasn't so beat.

"Pete, I can't do this. It's exhausting."

"What are you talking about Bella?" He groaned.

"I'm leaving LA, end of the week no buts. As my agent you get to deal with the rest, I can't do it anymore."

"What about all of your songs? The celebrities you were going to meet?"

"I really don't care anymore," I said exhausted. "Bella," he said ready to change my mind.

"No, I did the traveling thing- twice. I'm done Pete, really. The two ams and the late nights…I miss my family, my home. It's time for me to leave."

"Alright," he sighed, "I can get it figured out. Are you sure though?"

"Positive," I said before hanging up the phone. I crashed a few minutes later, falling asleep without even changing.

I stuck to my word. By that end of the week I took a flight home with all of my bags. Charlie picked me up from the airport and took me home.

"So no more LA?" my dad questioned as he brought in my luggage.

"No more LA, no more traveling, no more being gone," I said tiredly.

"Good," he said kissing my head, "missed you Bells."

"Missed you too daddy," I said snuggling into him.

The Pack was ecstatic to have me back. Since I wasn't so focused on traveling anymore, I got to spend a lot of time at my music studio in Port Angeles. Collin and Brady were each a big help, and Seth was really great to have around; he ran the place like a pro.

"Alright, I have Liam tomorrow so I wont be able to stop by. Are we all good here though?" I asked around 11pm as we were closing up.

"Yea, I think so. We have a few scheduled lessons tomorrow but they are the usuals and Collin and Brady are going to help do inventory tomorrow," Seth said looking around the place. "There shouldn't be any reason we need you to swing by," he told me.

"Awesome," I smiled grabbing my jacket and shutting off the lights. "Lets go eat."

Seth and I grabbed a quick bite to eat at his mom's diner. From there, he walked me to my car and made sure I got home safe. I was beyond excited to see Liam tomorrow. Paul was on double patrols since he cussed out the babysitter when she reported that William doesn't listen and isn't a good kid. We were all mad that she would say something like that but Paul was the worst. He ripped the girl a new one and Jared put him on double patrols for the week. It wasn't the best behavior to set for his son.

Slipping under my sheets, I turned off my lamp and waited for the day to come.

I was woken up to jumping on my bed. Groaning, I rolled over and found it was Liam in his dinosaur PJ's. He was giggling and saying good morning to me. Paul was just coming up the stairs to see us when I grabbed the little boy.

"What are you doing?" I said catching his bouncing body and snuggling him to me. I didn't want him to get in trouble with his daddy. As much as I loved Paul, I hated when Liam would get in trouble or yelled at. It always made me feel sad.

"Hi," he giggled. Kissing my cheek, he moved some hair out of my face and stared at me.

"Morning," Paul said coming to sit on the bed.

"Hey," I said rolling over a bit to see him. "Patrol time?"

"I have a few minutes," he said. I giggled. "Pushing it to the limit huh?"

"All the time," Paul grinned.

"Can we make some pancakes?" Liam asked me.

"For…lunch?" I asked looking at the clock. It was around 11am.

"Yea," he smiled with that little mouth of his.

"Of course," I said giving him an Eskimo kiss. He giggled and then snuggled in my body.

"Thanks for doing this Bells. My mom is busy with who knows what and me being me…I shouldn't have yelled at the babysitter."

"That was funny," Liam said. I held back a giggle, especially when Paul scolded himself. "It wasn't meant to be funny. She wasn't very happy with your attitude mister," he said.

"Alright," I commented, as Liam looked upset. Turning back to Paul I smiled.

"Yes, you shouldn't have yelled at the young girl, but I have to say, she could have phrased her words better. And I don't mind watching Liam. I love him," I said ticking the little kid. He squirmed and made this laugh that came straight from his tummy.

"Come on, time to get up," I said patting the small kid. He got up from bed, still jumpy.

"I'm going to go brush my teeth and change. Give your daddy a kiss and a hug goodbye. I'm sure we will see him in a few hours," I commanded. Liam nodded and jumped in Paul's arms as I left the room. When I was done upstairs, I trotted down to meet my little boy and brother.

"Go, you're now late," I said to Paul. Sighing, he gave us each a kiss and left.

Liam and I cooked a huge stack of pancakes for all of the guys that would be sure to stop by. We set out a bowl of fruit, syrup and even a big stack of toast.

"Dig in," I told the boy as I stood at the stove to finish our last batch of blueberry waffles. Setting those on the table too, I helped Liam cut his food.

"Hey Auntie Elley?" he asked.

"Yea bud?"

"This week is mommy's day," he said.

"It is," I said biting my lip. Where was this going?

"Why don't I have a mommy?"

My heart crumbled at his words and I dropped the silverware. Turing to the kid, I brought his face up to look at mine.

"A lot of people don't have mommy's. Sometimes…things happen," I explained. I was honestly unsure how to go about this. Paul and I talked about it a lot- wondering if we should really bring Lissa into William's life. It was a hard call but Paul said no. He could know of her, but he didn't want him to know she didn't want him- that was beyond hurtful.

I hugged his hands in mine, "sometimes mommy's leave. They don't stick around. But…it's okay to…have another mommy. A mom doesn't have to be by blood. It can be like your best friend or a person you look up to."

"So it can be you?" he asked me. My eyes went wide and my heart completely melted. Me?

"Ye-a, I guess if you think of me that way, I could be."

"I like that," he said.

"Daddy didn't really like mommy," he said. "But I like you."

"I like you too buddy," I smiled.

"So can I call you mommy?" he wondered, cocking his head to the side.

"If you want."

His eyes brightened and I kissed his forehead, commanding him gently to eat up.

The door opened a while later and Seth came in. "Seth?" I wondered confused. He was supposed to be at work.

"Just stopping by for some of your marvelous breakfast. Collin and Brady are still at the studio. We don't have lessons till later," he said coming to kiss my cheek.

"Mmm," I said in understanding.

"Matty!" he said opening his arms for the kid. Like I said before, William Matthew Lahote had many nicknames.

"Seth!" Liam shouted back with a giggle.

"Set down the fork!" I commanded as Liam stood up on the chair. Seth grabbed the utensil out of his hand and put it on the table before swinging him around.

"I'll make a plate for Collin and Brady. Make sure they actually get it please?" I teased to Seth as I went over to the food. The two boys laughed and Seth nodded. Last time, I sent a package of food over to the studio with the Clearwater and he ate it all before it could make it to Port Angeles. Needless to say, half of the Pack was wondering why they didn't get food while the twins, Collin and Brady, were just wondering why they didn't get their food. Sometimes a connected mind always wasn't the greatest.

"So how long you here for kid?" Seth asked Liam.

"Daddy comes back around dinner time and then he has to go back out again."

"He sleeping over?" Seth wondered to me.

"No. I told Paul he could but he said it was okay. He's off around 9:30 tonight anyways."

Seth nodded and ruffled the kid's hair some more.

"Here," I told the male Clearwater. "Don't eat it in the car, it's for your Pack brothers."

"Yes ma'am," he said jokingly. I shook my head at him and kissed his cheek.

"Bye Matty," He said kissing the kid.

"Bye Seth!" Liam cheered. Seth grabbed a few quick bites of food, knowing I set his own plate for him on top of Collin and Brady's food.

Everyone came in and out of the house today. Charlie stopped home on his break since he knew I was watching Paul's kid, and even Billy stopped by to keep us company a bit before going to see Sue at the diner.

It was around 4:30 when Liam and I returned into the kitchen. The guys would be back in an hour after patrols and dinner would be served soon after that.

"Here, add some of that," I said referring to the chopped up basil. We were making homemade spaghetti, meatballs, garlic bread, and salad.

Stirring the big pot some more, we watched as everything mixed together in the big concoction of tomato sauce. The sound of the front door opening caught my attention as Liam sprinkled in some more basil.

"Paul?" I wondered. It was only 4:30. Was he back early? Shutting off the stove, I picked Liam off the chair he was standing on to help me cook and set him on the ground. Wiping off my hands, I went to look to see who had just entered.

When I saw who was standing in front of me, I completely froze.

"Sam?"

A/N: How was it? Did you guys see it coming?