A/N: Normally, I would work on Wedding Day Jitters next in my line up of stories. That chapter will be posted tomorrow. I actually posted one of my Ouran stories today and was inspired to write a chapter for Moving On. I am sure you don't mind though. :D We are moving closer to the date and now Jasper and Bella are engaged. Enjoy this chapter. Review if you get a chance.

Chapter 40 – Good Bye Daddy

Charlie had taken the four days before Bella's departure off for vacation so that he could spend some quality time with his daughter before she left. He didn't know when he would see her again now that she was going to be a college student and was already missing her. Time seemed to move by so quickly since she had moved in with him. It seemed like just yesterday that he was picking Bella up from the airport and bringing her home, now it was almost time to say good bye to her.

Charlie and Bella had spent the last two days finishing her packing and just spending time together. He woke up on the third day and walked around the house. The house had become a home when she had moved to Forks and now it seemed as if it was going to be empty once again. He was excited for his daughter and this new chapter in her life, but he was going to miss his baby. She was his only daughter and part of him felt like he was losing her. He supposed that if he had to lose her to someone, Jasper was a good man. Charlie knew that Jasper would do anything he could to make sure Bella was happy. Taking a sip of his coffee, he said, "Yah, so much better than Edward."

The house was quiet and Charlie decided he would surprise his daughter with breakfast this morning. She was always cooking for him and taking care of him, it was time he spoiled her a little bit. He couldn't do much, but he got the eggs out of the fridge and the toaster waffles out of the freezer.

Looking around the kitchen as the scrambled eggs cooks, his eyes fell on the wall where he used to measure Bella's growth when she would visit him on vacations. She stopped coming north, but he didn't have the heart to get rid of the marks. They were special to him. Charlie thought about the awkward visits that he had with his little girl and smiled with tears in his eyes. Once again good bye was just around the corner.

Bella had woken up and had her head lying on Jasper's chest. It seemed that he had something to say or was feeling something, but was abnormally quiet. He rubbed her back with his hand, moving it up and down. She was relaxed and at ease against his body waiting for him to talk, but when he didn't, she took initiative, "What's wrong?"

"Charlie is having mood swings. He goes from happy to sad to reflective," Jasper whispered.

"He is having a hard time saying good bye and is probably remembering everything. He is happy for me though and is really excited about college," Bella replied just as quietly. She knew that her father was having a harder time saying good bye than her mother had, but she also knew that her father was pleased she was going away to further her education. Of course college would have to wait until she had the whole vampire thing down, but she would eventually go and make her father proud of her.

Bella thought about the other day and smiled. Jasper had asked for her hand in marriage and although she always thought it was not something she wanted, she found herself saying yes. The Cullen family was overjoyed and even Edward had offered his congratulations. When Jasper dropped her off that night, they gave the news to her father and he was ecstatic, but didn't seem surprised. It was then that she found out that Jasper, true to his old southern roots, had asked Charlie's permission to marry Bella. She found the gesture sweet and romantic. Looking at the ring on her finger, she smiled again giddy about the future.

"Charlie is making you breakfast," Jasper informed her.

"Do you know what he is making?" Bella asked. The sense of smell had to be good for something, and informing her of her upcoming breakfast is one of them.

Jasper chuckled, "Eggs probably scrambled knowing your father, and I am not sure what else, but he is using the toaster."

Bella laughed, "Yah you are probably right about the eggs. As for the toaster, it is either toast or waffles. Ok so it isn't too bad and should be all edible." Her father's cooking abilities were not the greatest unless he was grilling, so she was always a little hesitant when he cooked.

Jasper took in a deep breath, "Probably waffles."

Laughing again, Bella sat up and said, "I guess I better make my way downstairs then."

"I guess so. I will be here or around the woods. You know the drill," Jasper instructed her. They were still not taking any chances with her or Charlie's safety. Although there had not been any further attacks that did not mean that someone was not waiting in the wings.

Bella gave Jasper a kiss and then went downstairs to face breakfast with her father. She had to admit that the last few days she had been getting nostalgic. She and her father had grown closer in the past couple of years and she was going to miss him. He had been there for her through all of the troubles and trials, and although there were times she was sure he wanted to kill her, he always supported her. He was one of her rocks.

Charlie and Bella ate breakfast together in comfortable silence. Neither of them had been big talkers and today they were lost in their own thoughts. When they were done, Charlie surprised Bella and did all of the dishes so that she did not have to worry about it.

Looking at his daughter sitting at the table while he wiped the counter, it hit Charlie all at once that today was their last full day together alone. Tomorrow she would be leaving for college and he was going to miss her. "What do you want to do today Bells?" Charlie asked. He would do anything she wanted to do. She was all packed so they didn't need to spend any more time on that, but there were other things they could do today.

"Do you want to go fishing? We can fry up anything we catch tonight for dinner," Bella said. She normally didn't like fishing, but this was something her father loved to do and had always wanted to take her on a fishing trip. Today would be the last opportunity they would have for that.

Charlie was flabbergasted. Did his daughter just say she wanted to go fishing? "Are you sure? We can do anything you want to do," Charlie responded.

"I think it will be fun and it might be the only time I can go with you," Bella answered.

"Well, ok, we will go fishing then," Charlie smiled. As soon as he was done cleaning the kitchen, he went to get all of the gear ready and soon the duo was on their way to the lake to catch their dinner.

The time on the lake was peaceful. Everything was so calm and the only sounds that could be heard were the sounds of nature. Bella might not be an avid fisherman, but she had learned to love the quiet stillness that surrounded her and she had to admit that she was having fun with her father. Charlie was in his element.

Charlie was happy when his daughter had suggested fishing. It had always been a dream of his to take her on a fishing trip and now he was doing just that. It wasn't going to be a long trip, but that was ok. They were there together and enjoying the last bit of time they had together. They talked about college, life, Jasper and marriage, and anything else that came to mind.

Bella told Charlie it was time that he started to date again and he had to admit she might be right. Charlie tried to give Bella the sex talk, but she put an end to that very quickly. Not only was it embarrassing, she was sure she could teach her father a few things.

Time was their enemy again and eventually it was time to go home with their trophies. They had caught three trout for their dinner and were excited to get home to cook. While Bella cooked sides, Charlie grilled the fish and soon they were eating their dinner and committing this last dinner together to memory.

Bella didn't want to go to sleep and tried to stay up, but she found herself nodding off. Charlie watched as his daughter fought her sleep. He was doing the same thing, but neither of them could keep it up and Charlie shook Bella awake and helped her up the stairs to bed. It was her last night in the house.

Waking up the next morning, Bella snuggled into Jasper a little more. She was happy that she was about to embark on this new phase of her life, but her mood was slightly melancholy at the thought of saying good bye to her father. She couldn't hide in her bed all day though and got up to take a shower to prepare for her departure.

Jasper knew that today would be hard for Bella and did what he could to just be there for her. He could give her a false sense of happiness, but he knew that she wouldn't want that. Standing by her side and being her shoulder to cry on was the best that he could do. He jumped out the window and ran home to get the moving truck they had picked up the day before. His necessities were already in the back of it and they would be adding Bella's things today.

Pulling up to Bella's house in the truck, Jasper got out and walked up to the porch. Before he could ring the doorbell or knock though, Charlie was already answering the door. Smiling at Bella's father, Jasper said, "Good morning sir."

"Good morning Jasper," Charlie smiled. He looked around and then turned back to the young man in front of him, "Did you come by yourself? What about help?"

"My brother Emmett should be here at any moment," Jasper said and as if on cue, Emmett's jeep pulled up and parked, "And there he is."

"Sorry, I'm late, but my mom wanted me to bring you this for later Charlie and told me to grab some donuts before I came," Emmett explained.

"Well, thank you. Bella is upstairs taking care of last minute things. We can go ahead and start on the things in her room. She said she doesn't need the bed since the room will already have one, but almost everything else can go," Charlie explained as he put everything Emmett had given him down in the kitchen.

"Sounds good, let's get started then," Emmett said rubbing his hands together.

It seemed as if the truck was soon loaded with everything that Bella was going to take. They all ate lunch together and before long, it was time to leave.

"I want you to call me when you get there and tell me how everything is. Stay safe and make sure you keep your pepper spray with you all of the time. Don't talk to strangers and if you need anything, give me a call," Charlie said. He was trying to hold in his tears.

"I know dad. Don't worry about me. I will be fine. I have my spray in my purse and Jasper will be with me," Bella said. Good byes were hard for her and this one seemed harder than most. She was really going to miss her father.

"I am your father, it is my job to worry," Charlie quipped and pulled Bella in for a hug.

Bella returned the embrace as tight as she could and said, "Good bye dad. I will miss you."

"I will miss you too Bells. Be good and have fun," Charlie whispered in her ear as he kissed the side of her head. One more kiss on her cheek and he was walking her to the truck and shutting the passenger door. "Take care of my baby Jasper. I am counting on you," he told the driver.

"I will sir," Jasper promised. He started the engine and everyone said one last good bye before the truck started to move away.

"Bye Bells," Charlie whispered to the disappearing moving truck. He watched until it was completely gone.

"Good bye daddy," Bella said quietly as a tear slipped down from her cheek.