Fatherly Love
Disclaimer: I do not own any of the Twilight characters and write for my and your personal amusement. ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED?! =0 Sorry watched Gladiator late last night. LOL.
Sons were meant to look up to their fathers, to admire them on some level and want to spend time with them. Billy couldn't help but frown in disappointment to realize that his son, Jacob, was the anti-father. Despite the 'talk' he had with both Jett and Jay neither boy seemed too excited to spend any time with him. Jett, suddenly, now had errands, chores and homework to be done while Jay followed his brother's lead. At least those two were developing a bond. Jacob had expressed to Billy that he didn't want to press his luck but it hurt that Jett looked at him in disgust and Jay – well, apparently, Jay had always been indifferent.
Billy wanted to blame imprinting for ruining his son and hurting his grandsons; blame Renesmee for being selfish all those years ago when she asked Jacob to leave with the coven. Maybe even blame Leah for not fighting hard enough for Jacob, never telling him about Jett or at least something. In the end, the only person to truly blame was Jacob Black. He made the choices on his own: decided to marry Renesmee knowing he didn't love her, agreed to allow miscarriage after miscarriage to occur knowing that the end result would still be the same and continued to stay with her while she was being abusive to Jay. Jacob had secretly admitted some of the things that Renesmee had said and done to him. Billy had never been one for lecturing his children or showing his anger but for a moment he almost struck his son. Billy found himself disgusted in Jacob and had told him to get out after he was done raging at him.
That was almost a week ago and Billy knew he had to get Jay away from Renesmee and the Cullens as quickly as possible. Jacob being tacked on to that need came towards the end. The main thing was to not let Leah – any of the Clearwaters – know otherwise Charlie would have his first homicide case on his hands.
Leah was the Alpha of the pack and the others followed her lead; the same was true for Jett and the pups. It was a trickle down effect that affected even Seth and Quil who were limiting their time with Jacob possibly just for that reason. Besides, Leah was the only person who could convince Jacob to leave Renesmee and if they wanted the two to hook up, it would mean Leah letting down her walls and allowing Jacob a toe in the door.
Saturday Jay's wolf would have its introduction into the pack. It would be the day that Jay's position within the hierarchy would be decided; either he'd fight for a higher position or he'd have to accept being the Omega. Jacob, however, had been…well not even addressed. Quil came out and stated that Leah wasn't planning on letting Jacob back into the pack during another Blackwater Anonymous Meeting. Quil and Seth, both, had tried to argue in Jacob's favor but 'Leah's being stubborn as ever' Seth had said with a groan. So it fell to Sue and Billy to try and get their children in the same room and pack.
Billy could see that Jacob was a bundle of nerves; his leg bounced anxiously, his breathing was heavy and shallow, he continually wiped his sweaty palms on his pants legs and rubbed the back of his neck. Nothing had ever frightened Jacob more then having to face Leah's wrath. Sue's presence hadn't eased his anxiety and, in fact, it seemed to only help increase it. Billy wanted to comfort his son, pat him on the back and reassure him that everything would be okay…but this was Leah Clearwater. Leah was a great Alpha, good leader for the tribe and an excellent mother but she still had her wolverine tendencies hidden underneath the surface.
Leah walked into the tiny conference of the La Push Community Center, her arms full of papers that were land requests, work requests, proposals and honors to be brought before the Council. Billy didn't even Leah that part of the job as it was always so frustrating. She looked the part as well, her hair tied up in a messy bun that was held together with a few of choice placed pens. Her thumb was typing away as she mumbled softly to herself her response and there was a freshly made coffee stain her skirt from her fumbled attempt to open the door and still multitasking. Jacob had rushed over to help her but it was too late and she was so engrossed in her text that she seemed unaware of who helped her but still thanked him.
Once Leah finished her text she returned to the present and looked at Billy and Sue with a small, tired smile. "Sorry if I'm late," Leah apologized as she placed everything on the table. She seemed surprised that Jacob was behind her but the meeting was starting off on a great start as Jacob pulled her chair out.
"So what's this all about?" Leah asked checking her watch. "I still have a couple more meetings to discuss what to do with the excess land, the library wants to use the gym for a fundraiser but there's going to be a job fair possibly that same day and Old Ms. Fuller and Ms. Crow are pecking at each other again over Friday Nite Sewing."
"They both still alive?" Jacob asked surprised with an incredulous look upon his face. Old Ms. Fuller was old when Billy was in high school.
"Yes!" Leah said slamming her hands on the table. "I don't want to wish death on anyone unless they are already connected with the undead but…if one of those two old bats bought the farm it'd make my life a bit easier." Billy and Jacob chuckled as Sue scolded Leah. Old Ms. Fuller was Brady's great-grandmother and an aunt to the Clearwaters.
"Guess you'll have a nice long life ahead of you, huh?" Jacob teased reminding Leah of her connection with the old crotchety woman.
"Sure, sure," Leah said trying and failing to fight back her smile. "So why was this little meeting penciled into my planner?" Leah asked glaring at Sue.
"We need to talk about Saturday." Billy said jumping right to the heart of the matter. Leah nodded her head urging him to continue. "Jay and Jacob's wolves will be accepted into the pack."
"Right and wrong," Leah said unfazed or showing any signs of annoyance or defiance.
"No, Jacob," Billy said with a sigh but was interrupted by Leah.
"Jacob will not be joining the pack." Leah stated matter-of-factly. "Jay is more then welcome and will have the right to challenge anyone for their position. Jacob, however, will not. Look Billy, I get that you're happy Jacob is back and all. Think that now life will be what it was always meant to be but…hell no. I have enough on my plate with running the tribe and keeping Jett and the pups in check. I do not have time to put up with another demoted Alpha's hurt ego. I'm putting down the challenge before it can even start."
"Whoa, whoa – what? Challenge? What are you talking about?" Jacob asked looking at all the faces in the room. Billy let out a heavy sigh as he and Sue both avoided eye contact. The Council hadn't been too pleased when they learned that Sam had tried to take advantage of Leah's 'condition' and tried to take over as Alpha while six months pregnant.
"Sam? You're talking about Sam." Jacob growled as his body stiffened before he began to tremble with contained rage.
"Oh calm down," Leah said dismissively. "As you can see, I handled it."
"When?" Jacob growled out through gritted teeth.
"Oh, about six months after you left." Leah stated after a brief tension filled pause. Billy flinched as Jacob stood up suddenly, his chair flying behind him as he realized that Sam had challenged Leah; and not just his Leah that was pregnant with his son. Billy wheeled himself on around to the other side of the table as a slew of curses flew from Jacob's lips.
"It's over and done with Jacob." Leah admonished, still seated but her eyes focused on Jacob's and body tense ready to intervene should Jacob lose his control.
"He had no right," Jacob seethed.
"Well I'm glad you realize that."
"I can't believe that he – you were," Jacob was still seething, his body trembling to the point that he was becoming a blur. Billy looked over at Leah as Sue cautiously and slowly eased out of her chair.
"Yes, pregnant. Let's not act like you had an invested interest in me."
"You are the mother of my ch-"
"I am just your baby's momma. You left," Leah's sudden burst of anger surprised Billy but calmed down Jacob. His features relaxed and instead of looking like the angry giant he was, he looked more like a hurt boy. "Get that through your thick skull. You left me in charge of everyone, to put a pack back together, to clean up the mess you left and to raise our son on my own. Did you really think that life here would be perfect? What that vampires would stop coming? I cannot let you back into the pack not just because of your Alpha ego but I don't want them to deal with the pain of when you leave again."
Billy felt his throat close as Leah's voice started to waver. He hadn't thought of Jacob leaving again, taking Jay with him or leaving Jett behind. Leave it to Leah Clearwater to always think of the downside to any situation.
"It's my job to protect and watch out for everyone. I refuse to put them through the pain that came the first time you left. And I meant what I said that day you left."
"I'm not – oh god, Leah, I'm not leaving." Jacob breathed out as Leah sat down looking suddenly exhausted. No doubt tomorrow Leah would look young and carefree again after having unloaded this heavy burden. "Lee, Lee look at me." Jacob called as he walked around the table and knelt down beside her. The side glance she spared him wasn't enough as he physically turned her chair around.
"I know I left and I know that it hurt. I know that but…I'm not leaving. I'm here to stay." Jacob's eyes were silently pleading for Leah to forgive him, to see the truth that was in his heart and soul. Billy felt a bit awkward and hopeful as Jacob cupped Leah's face, his thumbs gently wiping away her tears. This was a very personal and private moment for them – intimate – and here he and Sue sat. "Baby, please, I'll – I'll make it right, I promise. But I need you." Jacob whispered softly, his voice husky and deep. "I need you to trust me, to be behind me and support me. I need you to help me make it right." Leah's eyes had closed when Jacob rested his forehead against hers.
"They never followed me like they follow you." Jacob admitted. "And we both know it never bothered me letting you be on top." Billy choked on a chuckle as Sue cleared her throat with a blush. Billy frowned in disappointment as Leah pulled back, a blush covering her cheeks as Jacob smirked at her.
"Okay, you're allowed back in the pack but you follow the rules, same as everyone else." Leah said becoming serious. Jacob agreed but refused to move away from her.
"What about us?" Jacob asked.
"You – you can come over more but not unless Jett is around." Leah stated as Jacob bit back a smile and nodded his head. Billy hadn't been aware that Leah had put a restraining order on Jacob. It would explain his dark mood and why Jett was less apt to want to spend time with his father.
"Don't trust me?" Jacob teased winking at her.
"More like, I don't trust myself." Leah mumbled under her breath. Billy felt his own smile grow as Leah caught herself too late and covered her face with her hands. Jacob was too pleasantly surprised to notice the quick exchange of glances that Billy shared with Sue.
The meeting was concluded and Leah left to go finishing up the rest of her responsibilities. Jacob was in a better mood and followed behind Leah, hopefully not to press his luck.
"I told you so." Billy said with a smirk once both wolves were down the hall around a corner. Sue could only look down at him, a small frown in place. "Admit it," Billy pressed as Sue groaned and began walking away, him wheeling behind her. "Sue,"
"Alright, alright, you were right. There's still…something there." Sue huffed. "So now what?"
"Isn't it obvious?" Billy said as if Sue was an idiot. "We stick with the plan of getting the two of them alone. Leah admitted herself. We get them together, alone, and let nature take its course."
"Charlie isn't going to like this." Sue signed as she shook her head. Billy could understand Sue feeling a bit guilty but it was Leah's happiness over Bella's possessiveness.
"Jacob isn't happy with Renesmee. Jay isn't happy with her either." Billy stated with a frown. Jay refused to talk about Renesmee and the end of each day seemed to be a personal assault on his newfound happiness in La Push. Billy wasn't going to tell Sue about what Jacob had said but he would encourage Jacob to come clean eventually. "We lucked out and married someone we loved. Jacob had no choice, or at least, he didn't see how he could."
"Leah does seem to still love him –despite it all." Sue whispered with a soft smile.
"They deserve each other and those boys deserve to have a complete, happy, healthy and loving family." Sue nodded her head in agreement. They all deserved to be happy and although Billy was wheelchair bound, he'd be damned if he'd let Renesmee or Bella Cullen come in and ruin any of his family's lives again.
A/N: Sorry that this is a very short chapter but it just didn't fit with what I have next in mind and wanted to give a glimpse into Jacob and Leah. I got a hot date tonight so I did not proof - at all - normally, I half-ass proof but not today. And currently, I am in the works of carrying over my stories to JBNP. Don't worry I'm not taking anything down but the admins seem to be slowly working their way through the alphabet and I don't know when I'll be next. It'll take a while for JBNP to have all of my stories because I plan on re-reading them and making some edition and additions. If I do make any additions to my multi-chapter stories I'll just re-post them as a reboot. So in the meantime, I want everyone to have a safe and wonderful weekend. I have Monday off and Tuesday I go to the doctor to see what they have to say about my kidneys. Things haven't been on the up and up for me but I'm waiting and praying.
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