I guess I fell asleep, because when my eyes opened, I was in a familiar room. The bright sunlight that I missed so much slanted through the windows.

I turned to see soft golden eyes watching me. "Hey," I rasped out.

Jasper's eyes traveled down my face. "We have to talk," he said. "All of us. Come down to the living room when you're ready."

I nodded.

"I'll see you there," he murmured and left.

I walked into the living room, where the entire family was assembled. I gave Bella a hug and Edward a quick grin before taking a seat.

"Welcome back, Alice," smiled Esme.

"Thank you," I said, smiling back. "I'm happy to be back."

"Stop with the small talk," hissed Edward. "We are all in danger right now."

I froze as I wondered what it could be now. James was dead, and unless he had some freaky power that could bring him back to life as a vampire-zombie, he would never bother us again. All eyes turned to Edward.

"Nothing," he growled, "escapes the Volturi. Do you think this James incident passed without them knowing? Of course not. Aro probably heard about it, as well as about Alice. And you know he's still upset about the incident with Renesmee. He won't hesitate to attack us. Might I remind you, this is the second time a human knows about vampires because of us? We're all as good as dead if we don't fight back."

"This is all my fault," Bella and I groaned simultaneously. We glanced up at each other and smiled, but it lacked any humor.

"It's no one's fault," comforted Jasper, sending waves of calm throughout the room. "What's done is done. Now we have to figure out our next move."

"Well, there's a simple solution to all this," said Bella.

"Which is?" asked Jasper skeptically.

"Change Alice."

I looked up, mildly shocked. Of course, it was the easiest way out. There was no doubt in my mind that I would want to be changed. Who would turn down eternal youth, beauty, awesome powers, and eternity with their friends and family? No sane person, that was for sure.

"Absolutely not!" hissed Jasper. "No way! I won't allow it!"

Just like that, my happy smile deflated. It seemed that Jasper was, in a sense, over me. No longer did he love me, no longer did he want to spend eternity with me by his side. I suppose it was understandable, but it still stung sharply.

"This isn't about you anymore," snapped Edward at him. "I understand how you feel, but I will not allow my wife and daughter to be put in danger because of your stubbornness."

"Don't you think you should ask Alice what she thinks?" said Emmett.

All heads turned to me. I shrugged nervously. "I'm fine with anything," I said. If Jasper didn't want me anymore, I'd do whatever the others thought was best. I wanted to save the Cullens, but at the same time, a life without love seemed dull.

Edward's hand angrily slammed down on the coffee table, breaking it in half. Esme glared at him, but Edward didn't seem to notice. "This is your life, Alice!" he yelled. "This isn't like choosing between which top to buy!"

"Edward!" Esme chided. I understood Edward was just concerned about Bella and Nessie, but I still felt tears pool in my eyes. I was just so confused. I wanted this, but I didn't. I wanted to help as much as I could, but I didn't want Jasper to be mad if I turned immortal.

Esme wrapped an arm around my shoulders tenderly and led me into the kitchen. "Sit," she said, pointing to to the counter. "Bella, dear, can you make sure no one is listening?"

"Of course," Bella replied, and I could hear her urging everyone out of the house.

When the door slammed shut, I released my tears. "I'm just so confused," I cried.

She patted my shoulder. "About what?" she asked gently.

"I love him!" I sobbed, "But he doesn't love me! I don't know what to do. I love all of you, too, but I don't want Jasper to be angry!"

"Whoever said Jasper doesn't love you?" she said.

"He won't even look at me anymore," I whimpered. "I disgust him."

"Alice," she said, "If my son didn't love you, would he have gone all the way to Seattle to save you?"

I thought about it. "I guess not."

"And have you ever wondered that he doesn't want you to change because he's insecure that you wouldn't love him?"

"But that's ridiculous," I protested.

"Just as you're being right now," she said with a small smile. "Jasper loves you, Alice. And regardless of what you choose, he'll support you. Maybe not right now, but he will."

I gave her a watery smile. "Thanks, Esme. You're the best."

She pulled me into a gentle hug. I wondered if this is what it would feel like to have my mother still alive. Someone I could trust and look up to.

"Let's go," said Esme, pulling me off of the counter. "You have an important decision to make."

"Yes, I do," I agreed under my breath. I walked into the connecting room, ready to face the Cullens, but most of all, face Jasper.