A/N: Thanks to all my reviewers your fantastic. I want to thank Mrs Jones for being my sounding board and beta.

My new story Screwed is NOW posted. I love the pack and decided to go back to them. This is probably going to be my last human story.

I don't profess to know anything about ... well you know the spiel by now so won't bother.

Second to last chapter enjoy.

Chapter 24

Sure enough, it was Leah and Emmett. Jacob could hear his booming laugh below. Harry came out of the guest bedroom having changed into shirt and tie. As the three descended the stairs, a chorus of hellos could be heard. Seth was the first to turn to greet the trio.

"Mom, dad, I want you to meet Emmett and Leah, close friends of ours," Leah gave a wave while Emmett smiled and nodded, the couple to far away to shake hands.

Sue gasped and gripped tightly to her husband who had gone pale. "You okay?" Jacob asked from behind them. "Seth," he shouted as his uncle's legs buckled only just managing to catch him.

"Dad, you okay? We should get an ambulance," he said going to his father who was gasping for air.

"Please son, I'm fine just a bit of shock. That's all," he smiled and patted his son's hand. Everyone looked confused. Sue helped her husband up. Between them they were having a private conversation with their eyes. Everyone was talking at once however, it was Emmett that pulled the attention away from the man.

"It's my future wife's beauty that he is in awe of. Of course, I don't blame the man. She is stunning," he kissed the top of Leah's head. Leah herself thumped Emmett's arm but blushed prettily.

No one noticed that Edward had disappeared and he came back holding a glass of water. Seth and Jacob managed to get Harry safely down the stairs and into a chair. "Perhaps we should give Harry some room to breathe?" he said pushing Seth and Jacob a side. He squatted down and handed the glass to Harry. In a very quiet voice he whispered to the elder. "She is your daughter, isn't she?" Harry looked up at his wife who was being hugged by her son. Edward didn't have to wait long to see the nod. "Perhaps a scotch would be better," he patted Harry's leg and stood up.

"That would be lovely, thank you Edward. But, please everyone, I'm fine. Can't get rid of an old man like me that easily," he smiled. Sue went to lean into her husband, kissing him gently. "Jasper, perhaps we should take the others to the other room and give Harry a few minutes alone with Leah and Emmett to get to know them," he said. Frowning, Jasper nodded. Seth, still worried, sat on the arm of the chair, his father's hand in his. Jasper, along with the rest left the five alone.

"Care to explain what is going on?" Jacob grabbed Edward's arm and made him face him.

"You will know when they are ready, baby," Edward smiled. "Dinner smells wonderful doesn't it?" he said pulling out of his lover's stronghold. Over the weeks he had become stronger and the hold was not light like it used to be. Jacob's stomach grumbled in reply making everyone chuckle.

An hour later the others joined them and all had tear stains on their cheeks. Leah was holding onto Sue's hand as was Emmett. Harry had his arm around his son's shoulders. Jacob stood until Harry waved him down. "Sue and I have some explaining to do," he smiled.

"Well, shall we talk after dinner?" Elizabeth asked, the meal already being held up half an hour.

"Of course, we have a life time," Harry chuckled. The doorbell interrupted any chance of further explanation. Jasper went to answer it while the others made their way to the table where already the ham was sitting with pride and placed in the middle.

"Sorry I'm late," Brady said hugging Harry and Sue. "Glad I didn't miss anything," he said taking his allocated seat between Jacob and Embry. Everyone just chuckled but never explained further.

"Harry, if you would do the honor of carving?" Jasper said.

"It would be an honor son but, please call me dad. After all you are marrying my son and," Seth started to quietly cry.

"Jacob should lead us with grace," Sue said. Jacob blushed but nodded. It was a tradition that the chief led the tribe in pray before a tribal feast.

Even though not everyone could understand what Jacob said as he spoke in Quileute, it ran a tingle down everyone's spine. Edward squeezed his hand gently before everyone started talking, the table full of loud chatter. The meal was perfect and complements were abound to Elizabeth who promised to give Leah her secret recipe for her pumpkin pie. With full stomachs they headed to the lounge where the Christmas tree was with the guests presents underneath. Harry sat his wife down and coughed getting everyone's attention.

"Twenty six years ago, Sue and I made a terrible mistake," Sue started sobbing. Leah leaned over Seth and took his hand in her's. "We were young, younger than many of you but, we still regret the day we handed our wee precious daughter over to strangers to take care of," Jacob frowned and looked at Leah. "Leah was our first child and because she was female not considered good enough to be our first born. For the last ten years we have been trying to find our daughter who we named Julia. But, she is always in our hearts as the perfect baby we never even got to see," by this time Harry was crying as were most the others. Jacob pulled Leah up and hugged her.

"I have to find my sisters," he said pulling out his wallet. He proudly showed everyone his older twin sisters. Brady pulled out his phone only for Harry to stop him.

"You were first-born Brady by the time you were born, the elders had given up telling people what to do with their first borns," he smiled and pulled Brady into a hug seeing the young man's relief.

"Who wants a drink?" Jasper asked. His present would be arriving soon. He had drawn Edward's name out of the hat. He wanted to have everything timed so his gift would arrive on time. Elizabeth helped him get the gift and was apprehensive of Edward's reaction would be and had warned Jasper so.

There were shrieks of laughter as presents were handed out. Unlike Jacob, the others had no worries giving unusual gifts. Brady had drawn Jacob and gave him a set of handcuffs. Paul had drawn Brady and he had bought him a blow up doll that had both male and female parts. Emmett had drawn Jasper and much to Seth's delight, he had given him a double ended dildo. Leah ended up with Elizabeth and she very sweetly bought her a photo frame. Brady offered her a swap making Elizabeth hand the frame over much to her son's horror.

Edward had drawn Sue and Harry's names and he proudly presented them the album of Seth through the years in New York since he left his family. Paul was handed Jacob's present. Everyone gasped at the beautiful wooden carving of a wolf which was intricately carved. The doorbell rang and Jasper asked Edward to answer it as he needed to pay the waiting staff. Opening the door, the photographer just stared at the man before him.

"Hello son," Edward senior smiled.

"What the hell do you want?"

"I was invited by your friend," the older man's smile fell from his face.

"Well, I didn't now please leave," he went to shut the door only to have a large hand keep it open and another hand snaking around his waist. "Jacob, let it go," Edward growled.

"Hello Doctor Cullen. Won't you come in," Jacob ignored his lover.

"Jacob Black, why look at you all grown up. Last time I saw you was," he paused.

"The day my mother died."

"Yes, of course. I'm sorry, son. I did try to save her but, her injuries were just too great," he said. Edward felt his young lover's body sag and his attention went to him rather than the man in front of him.

"Please come in, Edward," Elizabeth said from behind the three men.

"Maybe now is not a good time," Edward senior said not realizing that his ex-wife would be there as well. He had just walked out on her to bring up their son on her own. He had been young and foolish thinking he could be a husband and father. Not that it was an excuse to leave his wife and child behind. He never remarried. Instead, he focused on his work. He worked around the country on small reservations as well as going further afield at times doing voluntary work in places like Somalia. He had many newspaper clippings of his son's achievements thought out the years.

"Nonsense, now come in. Edward take your father's coat," Elizabeth said taking the situation into her own hands. Her ex husband had aged gracefully and still took care of his body. Her son was still cooing after his young lover so, she took his coat and hung it up before leading her ex into join the others. Edward senior stopped his ex wife before they joined the others.

"Elizabeth, I can't tell you how sorry I am for," before he could finish she placed her finger on his lips shaking her head. "He has grown into a fine young man," he smiled.

"He has, no thanks to you Ed. But now you're here, get to know your son. He is a good man with a good heart," she said tears in her eyes. Out in the foyer Edward was fuming at what his friend had done. He always loved his father through his childhood believing that one day he would just walk through the door and they could once again pick up from where they had left off. But, he was a grown man now in no need of a father. Why did they do this to him and more importantly why did his mother accept him more than he did?

"Edward, I'm fine," Jacob said for the third time trying to get his lover's attention.

"What?"

"I said I'm fine now come on let's go back to the party," he took his lover's hand and lead him through to the others. The once lively party became strained and soon the guests said their farewells. Seth along with Sue and Harry left to go to Leah and Emmett's apartment to get to know each other more. Jasper excused himself needing to get some work done.

"So Doc, how long you in town for?"

"Just a few days. I'm just passing on my way to Seattle," he said looking at his ex-wife," she was still a beautiful woman and there was not ever a day he didn't think about her or his son. Call him weak but, what was done, was done and many times he had wanted to go back to his loving family.

"We should go," Edward said getting up and taking his lover's hand in his.

"Edward, don't be rude your father has made an effort..."

"Effort? Where has he been mother. I don't want you in my life, I don't need you in my life and quite honestly," Jacob slapped Edward across the face. Not only startling Edward but also his parents.

"You ungrateful bastard. Have you even asked your father why he couldn't be there for you? For all you know he could have a perfectly good explanation," he said going to the foyer and grabbing his jacket. "Nice to see you again Doc. I will see you both at the apartment later," with that Jacob had gone. Edward was about to go after him until his mother held his arm.

"Let him go Edward," the photographer was about to protest only to be halted again. "Give him space son and look, he left on his own," she smiled. She was right Jacob had walked out without fear, something they had been hoping for now for over a month.

"Fine," he ran his hand through his hair. "I need a drink," he looked at his parents. "Why don't we go back to the apartment at least I can be there when he gets home," he said.

When they arrived at the apartment Jacob was already there. As usual his jacket was carelessly thrown on the couch and his shoes kicked off where he stood. Smiling, Edward went in search of his young lover. He found him in his office with the internet on and the photo of his sisters sitting on the desk. Jacob looked up and straight back down not acknowledging his lover until he spoke. "Did you bring my briefcase by any chance?" Edward nodded and held it up. "Thanks, just put it down," he ordered his eyes never leaving the screen. Taken aback, the older man did as asked and left without a word. He could hear his parents talking in the lounge.

It wasn't until Jacob came out of the office some hours later did Edward realize he had been talking with his father for over four hours. Jacob waved a piece of paper in front of his lover's eyes. "I've found one in Hawaii," he said showing the name of one Rebecca Santos. "She is on a site for people looking for lost family members. Everything matches and I have booked a flight out tomorrow morning," he said confidently.

"Jacob, I have to go to San Francisco tomorrow for a shoot," Edward said.

"I know, I can go by myself," Jacob frowned getting up and heading toward the bedroom. "I need to pack. Goodnight," and with that he was gone.

"Well, that is my cue to leave," Edward Senior got up along with his son. They awkwardly hugged and promised to catch up soon. Elizabeth led her ex husband to the door allowing Edward to go talk to his lover.

"Hey," Jacob said not looking up from his packing. Edward went and sat on the bed and picked up a shirt and folded it before placing it in the suitcase.

"Jake, what's the hurry? If you only waited a couple of weeks I could come with you."

Jacob put his socks in the suitcase before shutting the top and zipping it up. Placing it by the door he went back to his lover and sat on the bed taking Edward's hand in his bringing it to his lips. "Edward, I want my family just like everyone else. I to want to feel complete. I know you're going to worry but, I need to do this. I'm ready to do this," he put his hand on his lover's cheek. "I will be waiting for you when you get home, I promise," he whispered leaning forward kissing his lover.

"Why do I feel the child now?" Edward sighed.

"You're not a child Edward. I can assure you that you're all man," he pushed his lover down on to his back. "Edward I want to top," he said while making work of Edwards nipples.

Edward pushed Jacob off him and pulled his shirt down. He got up pacing back and forth running his hand through his hair. Jacob chuckled as he stood in front of his lover stopping his pacing. "Is it such a horrible thought. You never know, you might enjoy bottoming. I know I do," he looked into Edward's eyes and was surprised to see tears welling in them. "Hey Eddy, we don't have to if you don't want to," he said.

"I need to tell you a story," Edward ran his hand through his hair and chewed his lip.

"Okay," Jacob drew out.

"I was fifteen when I met a boy named Quil, he was a couple of years older than me. He was my first lover and well," he swallowed hard. Jacob squeezed his hand encouragingly. "I was his baby and I bottomed for him. He was and will be the only time, I will bottom," he tried to keep Jacob's hand in his but, Jacob pulled it away and went toward the window. "Jake,"

"I don't want to know, Edward. What the hell has this got to do with me?" he asked.

"I loved him," he walked to the side table and pulled out a box. Inside was a choker not dissimilar to the one he gave Jacob. However, this one was much simpler and although cheap, it was priceless in Edward's eyes.

Jacob stared at the choker laying in Edwards hand. "You still love him?" he asked. Edward nodded. "We should get some sleep you have an early flight in the morning," Jacob closed Edward's hand around the choker. "I love you Edward," Jacob stripped to his boxers and slipped into bed.

"Jake," Jacob turned over and ignored his lover. "Please let me explain why I don't want you going without me," he sat on the bed and touched his shoulder. "When Quil left he promised to come back to me. He never did, Jake. He will never come back to me," he sobbed.

"I'm not him Edward," was all Jacob said pulling his weeping lover onto his chest. "Hush now, go to sleep," he stroked his lover's hair. "I love you always remember that. No matter what, Edward. I will always love you," he whispered as his lover cried himself to sleep.

In the middle of the night both men woke. Without a word they made love so sweet and tenderly, neither man had experienced anything so loving in their lives. Without a word they again fall asleep in each other arms. When Jacob awoke in the morning he was alone, Edward already gone to catch his flight.

Sitting up Jacob wrapped his arms around his legs and turned to see the choker that Quil had given Edward ten years ago. Picking it up he ran his fingers over it. Like his, it was given to him out of love and a need to protect him. Putting it down, Jacob made his way to the shower. Taking one last look around the bedroom he closed the door wiping his tears away. "I will be back, Edward. I promise."