The Learning Curve: Chapter 54
Chief Swan's Cruiser
"I want you to tell me exactly how the accident happened," Charlie said when we were inside the cruiser. The stern tone of his voice told me not to ask questions.
"Well, Edward was driving us to his house so I could meet his mom, and a deer jumped out in front of us. Edward swerved and we hit a tree," I explained, positive Charlie had already heard the whole story.
"Was he watching the road?"
"Yeah, Dad." It felt a little bit like a lie, but really, he'd only turned his eyes away for a second. It could have happened to anyone. Besides, he didn't need my dad on his case - he'd been punished enough already.
"I don't know if I want you in his car anymore."
I groaned. "Dad, he's a good driver, and you know he'll be on the lookout now."
Charlie made a skeptical noise at that. "I heard Edward had a pretty bad gash on his head. I'm surprised all that blood didn't make you pass out."
"It was pretty bad, but I knew I had to stay conscious to help Edward."
Charlie nodded. "You did well today," he admitted, and that was effusive praise when it came to Charlie. "But I still don't want you in his car anymore."
A/N: Sorry, I know it's short. I've got holiday cookies to bake. We'll get back to the good stuff tomorrow.
By the by, I've had a request for a side-shot about Carlisle and Esme's college days. What do you think?