8.
Flashback.
Two and a half years ago:
"Look Edward", says Emmett. "You're Rosalie's big brother and I know that you want to help us out with Masen but that's thing, he's my son and I feel terrible that you buy all his things, from his diapers to his clothes and it's just not right. I get the fact that money ain't a problem for you…" He sighs deeply. "But this is my kid and it's my duty to make sure that all his needs are taken care of."
I can't help but be a little stern with him after his speech. "You're a kid yourself and you need to focus on more important things like school than to care about stuff like money. Don't worry about."
He stares at me with tired eyes. "I've gotten a job. It's not much but it helps pay the rent and from next month, I'll hand some cash over to Rose and-"
"What kind of job is this?" I ask sharply. I suddenly notice that he looks too tired than usual.
"Mechanic work at Jake Black's auto shop", he replies.
"You don't have to McCarty. You're just a kid yourself."
He snorts defensively. "I'm almost seventeen years old and not only did I screw up my life, I screwed up Rosalie's too. I've sucked all good things out of her life. Instead of hanging out with friends or going on dates, she's stuck at home all the time taking care of my son! The least I can do is help her a bit."
"Kid..." I say warily.
He looks close to tears and I don't know what to say to him.
"I'm sorry", he whispers. "I'm sorry for fucking everything up big time. I love Masen from the bottom of my heart but I just don't he deserves to have a shitty father like me. I'm good for nothing."
"It's going to be alright, you know that Emmett? You're going through a difficult time but you'll get through this. Don't beat yourself over everything."
"I got your sixteen year old sister pregnant and literally fucked up her life! Why don't you want me dead? Why are you being so understanding about this?" he says with a small sob.
"This is life", I say with a small smile. "Things happen when you least expect them and trust me, I was pissed as hell when I found out that my baby sister was going to have her own baby but I knew that getting angry and killing you wouldn't be a solution to any of our problems."
His head hangs down and his shoulders slump. "Look at me!" he cries out bitterly. "I've turned into a damn cry baby."
"Given all that's happened in the last few months, you have the right to act out and I guess I'm the one who has to tell you this. You're a teen father in high school and school's shitty enough without spending the whole night awake and trying to quiet a crying baby. You shouldn't think of yourself so lowly because you're doing the right thing for my sister, your son and yourself. You're a good kid, Emmett and I'm proud of you."
He brightens up. "So you don't think Rosalie blames me?" he asks.
"No she doesn't."
"I love her."
Say what, McCarty? I'm sure that my eyes are bugging out at this point. "You're just a kid!" I exclaim. "You can't be serious about love."
But Emmett doesn't back off. "I love her and I want her to marry me as soon she's ready."
Kids these days.
Thinking about marriage at such a young age.
So I'll be including flashbacks ever now and then.Did you like meeting teen Emmett?
Be patient. Bella will come in soon enough but lemme establish Edward and Masen's lives before she shows up.
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