Thanks be to Ms. EBT.


Ben and I give Jasper a few minutes to collect himself before we head inside.

"Rosalie sent the extended family to their hotels to rest. She and Emmett have been taking care of Esme since. Their kids are with my parents."

Emmett appears at the top of the stairs.

He looks exhausted.

We say hi, which sounds ridiculous given the circumstances, and hug.

"I'm heading back to the hospital. Alice kicked me out, told me to get some rest, but…"

"May I see her?" I ask.

Jasper smiles and nods.

Ben immediately tells Emmett to get Rosalie and go home, that he'll watch Esme until Jasper and I get back.

Emmett nods, looking as if he's about to cry himself, and heads upstairs.

I kiss Ben before Jasper and I leave.