So this is a short chapter, but I wanted to try a different point of view. I wanted Jasper to be able to say his piece to Edward. Jasper and Bella are like brother and sister, so that protectiveness Jasper feels for Bella needed to come through.

So here's Jasper's point of view! Enjoy.

Jasper Point of View

When Bella's mom left, I'd never seen a person more devastated. Even when my own dad's mom died, Bella's devastation seemed worse. She was young, but she still knew the difference between my dad's loss and her loss.

My grandma didn't want to go; she fought hard and long to stay. Bella's mom willingly walked away from everything.

I knew Bella needed to talk to her mother again; she would never have any closure until she finally got to say her piece. I'm the kind of person who likes to see the best in people and I believe in second chances, even for someone as shitty as Renee.

But yesterday, when we saw Renee walk up to that park looking like a moving corpse, I knew that she was going to throw away the second chance Bella was giving her as faster than she threw away the first.

I didn't know what to say to her on the way home, so I didn't say anything. I don't think anything I said would make a difference, so I had to hope that just being there made the disappointment somewhat better.

But when she got out of my car and walked slowly up to her front door, I knew she as heartbroken. She was heartbroken that her mother regretted her. She was heartbroken that her mother hadn't changed. And she was heartbroken that the person she loved the most-even though she wouldn't admit it-wasn't here for her today.

Alice is waiting outside for me when I drive up the Cullen's long driveway for their traditional Sunday brunch. She looks anxious as she walks down the front steps to greet me.

"Hey, Jazz," she says as she hugs me.

I hug her back and take a deep breath, knowing that even though Alice didn't want to pry, she was going to ask.

"Was it really that bad?" she asks as soon as we are in the front door of her house.

I nod. "Worse."

"So I'm guessing you couldn't convince her to come over for brunch?" she asks sadly.

I run a hand over my face. "She won't answer her phone. I think she just needs space for now. She has a lot she needs to think about."

We turn to head into the living room but I stop when I hear someone call my name from upstairs.

I lock eyes with Edward as he walks down the stairs. He looks tired and upset, and while I don't consider myself to be a sadistic person, I'm glad he looks so miserable.

"Bella won't answer my phone calls," he says, gesturing to the phone he has gripped in his hand. "Is she okay?"

I grab Alice's hand, hoping the anchor will keep me calm. "She's not answering anyone," I say.

"What happened?"

I look at him for a long moment, trying to figure out what I can say that won't be stepping on Bella's privacy.

"She needed you yesterday," I finally say. "She didn't need me. She needed you."

"I told her why I didn't want to go," he says defensively, but his face is red. "I didn't want my presence to cause any more of a problem for her."

"Bullshit," I say, probably to loudly. But I don't care. "You were too afraid to see her mother in case she hadn't recovered. You were too afraid to see what your future would look like if you didn't shape the fuck up and be a man."

"That's not-"

I throw a hand up to shut him up. "And just in case you were wondering, Bella's mom is a wreck. She's still an addict." I run a hand through my hair and step closer to him. "I'm not going to tell you all the fucked up shit she said to Bella because it's not my place. But if she decides to open up to her, be a man about it. Don't back down because you're too scared."

Edward doesn't say anything else, just stares at me with wide eyes.

I turn to Alice. "Can we go for a walk, please?" I ask quietly.

She nods and slips on a pair of shoes before we walk back out the front door and into the fresh air. I take a deep breath to calm myself as we walk down her long drive way.

"What happened, Jasper?" she asks quietly.

I look at Alice and know that I have nothing to hide from her. So I take a deep breath and tell her everything.

I hope you all enjoyed the chapter! Please review!

Lots of love,

Emilia Elliot