Chapter 6

Emmett's shift was ending and he removed the small, black cell phone from his pocket. He waited in a small office for Carlisle and flipped the phone on. A puzzled look crossed his face when he read the message: 37 Missed Calls.

The first fifteen were from Alice and the rest were from Rosalie. Assuming it must be some kind of emergency, he went to call Rosalie back.

"Emmett!" Alice appeared at his side, "Why didn't you pick up your phone?"

"I'm a working man remember? The real world, and all that. I was just about to call Rose. Why so many calls?"

"You're never going to believe me, but keep an open mind."

Emmett waved his hand, asking her to elaborate.

"It's more or less been confirmed that Esme's pregnant."

There was a brief silence before Emmett burst out laughing. People in the halls around them looked in their direction.

Alice flicked him hard in the ear, "Stop it."

This made him laugh more, "I'm not buying it."

"I'm not laughing, Emmett," her voice was stern. "You're lucky it's me and not Rose that you're reacting this way in front of."

He saw the seriousness in her eyes. "Come on sis. You know that's impossible."

Carlisle joined them in the office, "What's going on Alice?"

She recognized the concern in his voice and looked over at Emmett, who was smiling. "You have to keep an open mind," she instructed, "Esme, well..."

"What happened?" He asked immediately, the concern growing in his voice.

"Well, nothing bad," Alice went on, "It's just that, I had a vision that you and Esme were going to have a child, Carlisle. And there's something moving around in her stomach."

Emmett couldn't hold back a chuckle. Carlisle's face turned into a twisted grin, "That can't happen, Alice."

"There's more evidence to back this up," she went on, " I have to ask you a personal question, but you need to answer it. Believe me, I wouldn't ask if it wasn't important."

"This ought to be good," Emmett commented, still smiling wide.

Alice shot him a look, then returned her focus to Carlisle, "Were you two, you know, together last night? The night of the eclipse?"

Emmett started cracking up. Alice walked over and hit him hard in the arm.

"Alice," Carlisle started and shook his head for a moment.

"I'm serious, Carlisle. Esme felt it too."

"What does the eclipse have to do with anything?"

"All of us were together in the house when I had my vision. Jacob had just come over, and he and Renesme were talking about the eclipse, and how miracles were capable of happening."

"Dog tales," Emmett commented.

"No," Alice insisted, "I don't think it is just some story. Carlisle, my vision was clear."

"It's not possible, Alice," Carlisle continued to insist, "It's been tried."

"Jacob said everything has to be perfect. The lunar eclipse, the stars have to align and everything has to fit into place."

"Sounds like everything fit into place, alright," Emmett joked.

Carlisle glared at Emmett, who put up his hands in defense.

"Just come home and talk to Esme. Talk to Jacob. Feel Esme's stomach. If this turns out to be what I think it is, it's amazing."

The three of them stood in silence. Carlisle shook his head, "It's impossible."

"Not for nothing, but we thought the Bella and Edward deal was impossible, too," Emmett chimed in.

"But two vampires, "Carlisle said, "It can't happen. Like I said, it's been attempted by a countless number of vampires over the decades."

"Maybe all of them were the wrong ones for it to happen to. I mean seriously, who better than you guys?" Emmett seemed to be coming around.

"We've been married for a long time. It's not like the opportunities haven't been there for this to happen already."

"Not if the stars weren't aligned correctly and all that, that Alice just said."

"Just come home and see for yourself." Alice demanded.

The family sat around the fireplace, beginning to discuss the situation at hand. Whatever had moved in Esme's stomach earlier wasn't being cooperative now, and had Carlisle continuing to defend his place on how impossible it is for two vampires to conceive a child.

Jacob went into the stories of the tribe and what the lunar eclipse represented to them, as well as the impact it could have on the rest of the world - humans, vampires, etc. Renesme's enthusiasm was hard for anyone to disagree with out right. She wanted Jacob's stories to be true.

Edward read Jasper's thoughts, who had swayed back to a middle of the road position. He wasn't 100% convinced, as he seemed to be earlier. Rosalie, on the other hand, had practically picked out the baby's name and couldn't wait until he entered the world and became a part of the family.

"Maybe you should go talk to my father," Jacob suggested, "He knows a lot more in depth about this stuff than I do."

"I don't know how wide spread this rumor should really go," Carlisle said.

Jacob looked down, "Well, I kind of already mentioned it to him earlier."

Carlisle was as patient as ever, never showing a sign of anger. He took in a deep breath and looked over at Esme. At that second, she fiercely changed her position on the couch and clamped down on her stomach, as she had earlier that morning. Everyone stood up from their relaxed positions. Carlisle's golden eyes were full of astonishment and concern. He was quickly at her said with his arm around her waist.

"What is it, Esme?"

"Wow," she said in amazement, and took Carlisle's hand and placed it on her stomach. His eyes lit up and he for the first time in a long time, he was speechless. Being the patriarch of the family, the thought of being vulnerable put him on edge. He was the center of the reason for the group of people before him, yet right now his thoughts were racing like a madman.

Rosalie looked happier than she ever had. "I can't believe this is possible." She looked over at Emmett and smiled, then asked Jacob, "When's the next lunar eclipse?"

Emmett smirked and winked at her.

"Control your thoughts," Edward said to them, shaking his head. Bella laughed.

"This is amazing." Rosalie said.

Alice nodded in agreement with a smile and rushed to Jasper's side, giving him a kiss on the cheek.

Carlisle still had a look of concern, and Esme alternated still between elated and worried.

"Be happy, you guys!" Alice urged, "My visions had no negatives."

"I'd like to talk to your father, Jacob. If he wouldn't mind." Carlisle said.

"Sure," Jacob told him, "I can arrange something. When?"

"Now."