A/N: Hate putting these things in the beginning, but had to give you guys a warning, this chapter, is extremely long and that is because there's a good chunk of it that contains the original text from Breaking Dawn, as I've said before it's unavoidable in some parts and this is certainly one of them. I also want to apologize for the delay in updating, the last couple of weeks have been extremely hectic and actually having the chance to sit down and type was not possible, so thank you guys so much for putting up with that. One more thing before I leave you guys with chapter sixteen, the story that you're about to read, well the story within a story was actually an assignment I had to do for a class regarding mythology and folklore which was write our own fairy tale, so the story that yes spoiler Chris is about to tell Nessie is of my own creation, with creatures that are in many Celtic legends.

Thank you guys again, your support and understanding means the world to me, so i hope this chapter was worth the wait.

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I walked past the family room where Rosalie was rocking Nessie. The now much larger infant looked up quickly realizing that I was there, she cooed and reached for me. Rose turned and smiled.

"I think someone wants to see you," she said smiling, as she walked towards me. I winced, but I know better than to argue at this point, still not entirely sure why this baby was taken with me, it didn't make any sense.

"You want me to sit or something," I asked

"No it's fine, just hold her like this, she can support her upper body pretty well" Rose demonstrated before passing the squirming newborn to me.

Instantly Nessie was calm as I held her awkwardly, still waiting for the complete 180 of her going from happy go lucky to screaming child. But none of that happened, she actually giggled at me.

"Is it just me or did she get bigger?" I asked carefully, I didn't want to say heavier because I wasn't sure how either of them would take that. But there was definite weight to the baby that hadn't been there earlier and two nearly three days old and she could already hold herself up? Bloody hell.

"She grew," Rose explained and it was all I could do not to give my sister a 'duh' look "it's amazing, Carlisle's been documenting her growth, but it's like when she was in the womb, she's growing at a remarkable rate."

"Amazing and remarkable are both pretty big understatements. I mean, she's only two days old and she's pretty big. When my cousin Olivia was born, my parents and I didn't get up to Scotland to see her until she was at least a few month old because of da' schedule, Rose Nessie feels like Olivia did at two nearly three months old. How is this blo-possible?"

"I don't know, none of us do, not even Carlisle, but he's guessing she'll be walking in at least a month if not less than that."

I looked down at Nessie and she reached up to pull on my bangs gently. A month before she'd be walking, that was crazy.

"Chris, she needs her bottle,"

My eyes went wide as I read between the lines on that one, what she was really saying was 'I need to get the bottle ready and you're watching the baby while I do it, not the other way around.'

"I can get the bottle," I offered quickly "I can, honest I know what to do." Of course that was complete B.S., I've never made a bottle in my life, but how hard could it be to figure out, it's what heated up milk? Rose however just smiled and shook her head.

"No Chrissy," she said sweetly "I've got it, you two need to spend more time together, I feel like I have been hogging her all to myself."

"Well, maybe wolf boy wants a turn," I suggested

"Wolf boy is out in the garage with Emmett, he was with her for her nap a little while ago."

"Right," I sighed. Rose chuckled and walked out of the room. After she left the room, Nessie and I stared at one another, me apprehensively, this was the first time I was alone with her and I was just waiting for the screaming to start.

This was a perfect time, we were alone it was seriously bond to happen. I started to move towards the chair, but stopped, should I sit down or keep standing? Rose had rocked her, should I try that or stand still? Bloody hell I'm not meant to be an uncle…I'm barely big brother material.

Our eyes met and I saw a look of comfort and security wash over her face, I could profile it all over her. She trusted me, she knew how nervous and unsure of this whole thing I am and she still trusted me to hold her and not drop her. I was totally out of my comfort zone, but it was as if she was telling me 'you're doing fine, I trust you'

I sighed again

"Do…do you like stories?" I asked, wondering for a second if that was a stupid question…and also wondering if she even knew what a story was. But the look in her eyes changed to one of curiosity, she wanted to hear the story, whatever it was she wanted to hear it. "Right, okay, my gran would tell me this story when I was little an' my mum would tell it to me when I was homesick for Scotland, there's hundreds of Scottish Fairytales Nessie girl, but this one is my favorite. I don't know why. I just hope I remember it well enough," I walked over to the chair and carefully sat down, cradling her in my arms as careful as I could.

"Once there was a couple who were getting on in age and found that they could no longer care for their beloved farm as they once had, their children had long left for the big city and rarely visited their aging parents.

Chores were done but only partially; gardens half planted, animals only barely cared for, the house fell into disrepair, it was not that the couple was lazy, but simply too old to carry out the demanding tasks. Land prospectors became a constant visitor offering the couple a petty sum for what the land was truly worth and though the couple were reluctant to sell, it was clear to both it might be their only option.

The night before they would make the decision, the farmer cared for animals as best he could and slowly limped home.

When the couple awoke the next morning, prepared to accept the final offer, the wife was surprised to find the kitchen, previously unkempt was in pristine condition as it had been when she first stepped foot in the house as a young wife.

The farmer, surprised as his wife, hurried outside to find not only the house painted, the shutters repaired, but other chores he had been unable to do were done to the standards he had once held in his youth.

The joyful couple turned away all land suitors and found they had renewed spirit in keeping their farm to the standards of its glory days.

What the couple did not know, was that their good fortune was done by a helpful little Brownie, who loved the land as much as the couple did and did not want to see it be destroyed by greed. He had watched the couple since they moved to the land, built their home with the land rather than over it, he had watched them age and their children grow up. He became close to the family and fancied himself part of the family. So secretly he began to help the couple while they slept; repairing, cleaning, whatever needed be done on the farm.

But a fellow creature, an evil little imp grew tired of the Brownie's good deeds and lack of self-credit, and decided to have some fun with the couple.

One night, after the Brownie had completed his tasks and long after the couple had retired, the imp snuck quietly onto the farm and undid in a matter of hours all the good the Brownie had accomplished in the week or so he had helped the couple; the kitchen was trashed, the gardens torn up, the shutters destroyed, the cows were chased out of their pens, and the sheep and goats ate the remnants of the garden.

When the couple awoke to find their farm nearly destroyed they were heartbroken and when the Brownie heard their cries, he appeared to admit his good deeds and attempt to make amends for what his kin had done.

But the couple took no notice of the Brownie's apologies, instead blamed the creature for the evil deed, and chased him off their lands promising him regret if he dared to come to them again.

Prepared to face the farm's end, the couple cleaned what they could before dusk fell on the farm and returned to bed, the farmer promising to fetch the buyers in the morning.

The Brownie, still pitying the couple and still in love with the land, returned while they slept and restored the farm once more, knowing it could be the final time he would do so.

When the couple awoke to find the farm once again repaired, they realized their error and pleaded with the Brownie to return to them so he could be properly thanked.

Months went by, with no sign of the Brownie, meanwhile the farm grew prosperous once again, the old couple soon had enough money to hire farmhands to tend the fields and the animals. With this new rise of income, the farmer purchased sweets and trinkets, hoping to use these gifts to thank, apologize, and reward the Brownie.

That night, the farmer was preparing a basket of these gifts, when his wife, remembered a story she had heard as a young child about Brownies. The one thing that everyone needs to know about them is, they do their good deeds for the sake of making people happy, they ask nothing in return, if you leave them gifts and trinkets they will leave and never come back.

If the old couple wanted to reward and thank their Brownie friend, they had to leave something else out for him…a bottle of milk is all a Brownie will accept as a gift.

The husband called her foolish, but the old woman begged and pleaded with him to give it a try. Fearing his wife had taken leave of her senses, the old man complied, placing a single bottle of milk from the fresh supply of dairy-"

I stopped when I felt the floorboards creak as Rose returned with the bottle. Nessie got this pouty look on her face as I carefully handed her back to Rose for her bottle.

"See that wasn't so bad you wimp," Rose whispered

"Yeah I know," I replied, I looked over at Nessie who was I swear was still pouting "I'll finish it later," I promised

Her eyes lit up and she cooed happily, Rose looked at me confused

"Finish what later?" she asked suspiciously

"You said to bond with her, I bonded," I grinned "she likes sìobhrag sgeulachd." I added and Rose's confused face grew more so.

"Sio what!?" she asked

"Fairy stories," I explained "she likes fairy stories," I looked back at Nessie "next time I'll tell it to you in Gaelic, you'll really like it then,"

Nessie cooed again and I swear she was smiling. I glanced out the window, Bella and Edward would be on their way back soon.

"She's going to want to see her now," Rose sighed "and I think Renesemee is just as anxious to meet her mother as Bella is to meet her."

I nodded, I swear Nessie was in agreement with us. Rose had grown attached to Nessie, I mean we all would be, but Rose had literally been with Nessie the moment she was born so they've definitely bonded and I know she was worried on two fronts, first that her bond with Nessie would interfere with Bella bonding with her own daughter and on that same level, she couldn't help but worry about losing the bond with Nessie.

"She'll be fine Rose. The control she has, it's amazing, honestly it really is. Her control makes you and Carlisle look like Emmett when there's a bear in front of him." I added, trying to give just a little bit of humour to the situation,

Rose really didn't look all that convinced

"Are you sure she'll be ready."

I took a deep breath and nodded slowly

"Yeah, I think she will be, you should've seen her upstairs she was freaked out, but she was so controlled so restrained. I mean it wasn't until we mentioned her thirst did she even realize that she was thirsty, that she was in pain. It was amazing."

"You profiled all that?"

I nodded

"Uh huh, I've got faith in her Rose." I looked over at Nessie as Jacob walked into the room. He went right for Nessie and held out his arms for her expectantly and wordlessly. Rosalie rolled her eyes and handed the baby over.

"You're not gonna let her near the baby," Jacob hissed. It started out feeling like a question, but quickly changed to a stern statement.

"She has the right to see her daughter," I reminded Jacob as gently as I could, really made me feel like I was talking to a little kid, honestly not the first time in my life, especially lately. "Especially considering she nearly died to bring her into this world."

"It's too soon Chris," Jacob argued and for the first time EVER, Rose seemed to be in firm agreement. But neither one of them can profile, see what I can see, the look on Nessie's face when Bella's name was mentioned, and the look in Bella's eyes when she first got over the initial shock of her new look and abilities…

I know that look, that pained longing look, I'd seen it before, with my own mother. The night Carlisle went to her, to tell her I was dead and I had followed him, guarded by Edward of course and watching from a nearby tree branch. There are certain looks you never forget and the look of longing for one's child and the look of hurt are two of them, especially when they come from a mother.

Don't get me wrong I realize the danger and the risk that we'd be putting Nessie in by allowing Bella to see her, but not fighting for her to see the baby went against my profile, it felt wrong.

"Too soon for her to see Nessie or too soon for her to know that you imprinted on a two day old infant?" I countered, Jacob went pale and seriously who could blame him

"One hurdle at a time," Carlisle called, coming into the room behind Esme, who smiled at Jacob, moving towards him and Nessie.

"Doc, you can't possibly agree with this. Didn't you say that newborn lee-" Jacob paused and changed his sentence "vampires are dangerous. Come on give her a little more time to sort things out."

Carlisle looked over at me for a moment, as Jasper entered the room with Alice. Jasper gave Alice's shoulders a squeeze and walked over to Carlisle, who gestured for me and Jacob to come closer. Jacob looked reluctant to hand over Nessie, but Alice gave him such a pleading smile, that he caved and gently passed Nessie to Alice, before walking slowly over to us.

"Let's discuss this out in the hall." Carlisle suggested and we followed him out, Emmett was coming in from the garage, he was wiping his hands on a cloth and I noticed that the cloth was covered in black.

"Emmett," I hissed "do not tell me you changed the oil in the Jeep." He rolled his eyes at me and reached forward to smear the substance on my nose, it was paint…bloody paint.

"I was cleaning up some of the paint cans that got knocked over, the ones that Esme ordered for the cottage? One of them spilled."

"Oh,"

"Boys?" Carlisle spoke up clearing his throat with a slight smile "shall we?"

"What's up?"

"The little Flea thinks it's a good idea to let Bella and the baby spend some quality time together." Jacob said before anyone else, I growled, guess I was back to the title of flea, fine I could deal with that.

"Chris I do see Jacob's point," Carlisle said carefully, he looked over at Jasper "Jasper your thoughts?"

"I'm at a loss for words regarding this whole situation. I have never seen anything like this before, have you?" Jasper asked and Carlisle shook his head. He looked at me and smiled gently

"Chris, even your time as a newborn was not as controlled as Bella's. It is very…well out of character. I have never seen anything like it and I am utterly perplexed."

"Do you think we should avoid it?" I asked "I mean I want to protect Nessie too, I'm not suggesting we put her in danger. But at the same time I'm not suggesting we keep Bella from her, she's going to come back from hunting and now that her thirst is taken care of she's going to want to see Nessie, am I wrong?"

We all nodded, that we could agree on. Emmett seemed deep in thought and he looked at me, looked at Jacob and sighed.

"I think there's only one way to deal with this thing." He said in a serious tone. I hate when he gets serious like this, but he clearly was about to suggest something that all of us had been either avoiding suggesting or hadn't even wanted to think about. We all looked at Jacob and he nodded.

"I can agree to that," he said "Bella has to be okay near me before she gets anywhere near Nessie."

I heard tree branches shifting, they were coming back. Carlisle, Emmett, and Jasper followed my gaze and Jacob followed suit.

"They're coming," I said softly

Carlisle put a hand on Jacob's shoulder and though I expected him to wince away from his touch, he nodded, accepting and even thankful for the gesture.

"We'll be close by," he reassured Jacob who nodded again and started walking towards the door. I followed him, when he reached the door he turned and looked at me

"Pretty sure I don't need a bodyguard, at least according to you, aren't you sure that this whole thing will go off perfectly?"

"I didn't say that Jacob, I simply said that Bella is going to want to see her daughter and should have that chance. And it doesn't mean I want to see you get hurt. Hence why I'm going to be on the porch, watching the whole thing and profiling her, I see any danger you'll be the first to know okay?"

Jacob nodded and actually gave me a quick grin

"Whatever you say Flea," he replied, but this time there was humour to the tone, like he hadn't meant it as an insult, but a playful nickname. I just couldn't figure out if it was better or worse than Dr. Doolittle.

I followed Jacob outside and stood on the porch as he headed towards the edge of our lawn, where the forest began, just as Bella and Edward came out of the forest. I couldn't help, but grin at seeing Bella, she looked so much better, even back to her old self, I also had to laugh at the fact that Alice was going to kill her, her dress was ripped and covered in dirt and dried blood. Why Alice dressed her in that fancy thing anyways was beyond even my ability.

"Careful, Jacob," Edward said. I glanced behind my brother and sister-in-law, I could hear Leah growling low. Apparently she disagreed with both meetings as well.

I glanced towards the garage and Seth walked out in wolf form, there to help Jacob if the test went south. I was there to profile it happening and let my best friend know before anything happened.

"Yep, got it," Jacob replied

"Maybe this isn't the best way-" Edward started to say

"You think it would be better to let her near the baby first?" Jacob interrupted. He glanced behind him at me "your brother seems to think she'll be okay, I have my doubts, no offense Bella. So I think it be safer to see how Bella does with me. I heal fast."

Edward looked up at me and I nodded quickly. I hated to admit that Jacob was right about something, after the reemergence of the Flea comment. But this was necessary, controlled or not, we had to make sure Bella would be okay with someone who was flesh and blood before we let her near Nessie.

"It's your neck, I guess." Edward sighed.

Bella looked beyond confused, and a little annoyed. She couldn't figure out why Jacob was not only still here, but why he was literally protecting Nessie.

Jacob put on a brave face and tried to make light of the situation, we all saw him shuddered slightly though. "I gotta say it, Bells. You're a freak show."

I saw Edward frown and heard his low growl

"Watch yourself, mongrel." He hissed, but Bella grinned happily, clearly feeling better about the situation, the familiar banter with Jacob seemed to ease her concern. She took a deep breath.

"No, he's right. The eyes are really something, aren't they?" she admitted

"Super-creepy. But it's not as bad as I thought it would be."

"Gee – thanks for the amazing compliment!"

While the pair of them bantered back and forth, Edward looked up towards the porch at me. Silently asking me how I felt she was doing, was she truly safe. I glanced behind me, I could hear Nessie's heart beating as Rose tried to calm her, she was squirming and getting fussy. Could she really hear Bella's voice? All that way inside, how much like us was she, really. It was amazing.

Edward could read my mind and I saw his expression soften a little as my mind showed him my experiences with Nessie. I grinned and shrugged, but we were both pulled back to the present when Jacob spoke up again.

"Thanks," he said. "I didn't know if you'd be able to keep it from her, promise or

not. Usually, you just give her everything she wants."

I swear Edward and I rolled our eyes at the same time,

"Maybe I'm hoping she'll get irritated and rip your head off," Edward suggested.

Jacob snorted and I chuckled a little.

"What's going on? Are you two keeping secrets from me?" Bella demanded

"I'll explain later," Jacob replied, he glanced back at me, making sure things were still running smooth. Bella was frustrated, that was certain, but not frustrated to the point where there was any danger. "First, let's get this show on the road." He finished, walking towards Bella and Edward, Bella looked more confused than frustrated now. We all heard the whine coming from the tree line on the other side and the garage. Seth and Leah, Leah especially had been against this whole thing, Seth was a little more willing than his sister, but he too was nervous about this situation.

"Cool it, guys," Jacob ordered. "Stay out of this."

Neither one of them listened as both came closer, Seth however joined me on the porch, still in wolf form, he looked up at me and whined again.

"It's okay,"

"C'mon, Bells. Do your worst."

I saw understanding wash over her as she finally got what we were attempting to achieve here, not only that, but she accepted it.

"I'm getting older here, Bella," Jacob taunted, Seth and I exchanged a look and rolled our eyes in unison. "Okay, not technically, but you get the idea. Go on, take a whiff."

"Hold on to me," Bella whispered to Edward, wincing as she held him tight, Jacob moved closer, he was only a foot or so from her now, close enough for her to get a good whiff of him.

"Moment of truth," I whispered to Seth, who nodded, he gave me a look that clearly asked 'are you sure it'll be okay' I nodded "yeah." We watched as Bella crinkled her nose and jumped back a bit.

"Huh. I can see what everyone's been going on about. You stink, Jacob." She exclaimed. Edward burst out laughing first, but Seth quickly followed suit and his laughter sounded so ridiculous coming from a wolf, I really couldn't help but join them.

"Look who's talking," Jacob chuckled

"Okay, so I passed, right?" Bella said carefully. "Now are you going to tell me what this big secret is?"

Jacob's shoulders kind of dropped a little, he looked back at me. It was weird, him looking to me for guidance and information, he was always so sure of himself and such a know it all.

"It's nothing you need to worry about this second..." he said carefully, behind me inside the house Emmett was laughing at something and I'm pretty sure it was Jacob's continuous attempt to keep his imprinting on Nessie from Bella for as long as possible and seriously, who could blame him.

Bella's body went stiff as she heard Nessie's beating heart, could feel her presence in the house. Now she was remembering what was most important to her, why we were putting her through this test.

"Renesmee," she whispered and the panic on her face put the danger into perspective and a realism on the situation.

"Come and see," Edward replied looking at me and I nodded, "I know you can handle this."

"And Emmett and Jasper – just in case?" she paused and looked at me "and Chris? Is he profiling me?"

"He has been this entire time. He has complete faith in you as do I." Bella looked at him and then back at me and I grinned and waved "We'll take care of you," Edward assured "Don't worry, we'll be ready. None of us would risk Renesmee. I think you'll be surprised at how entirely she's already wrapped us all around her little fingers. She'll be perfectly safe, no matter what."

Bella took a step forward and Jacob went stiff, he still wasn't sure, even though Bella had passed his test, he wasn't ready to let it go. I took a step off the porch, Edward looked over Jacob's shoulder and shook his head at me, inconspicuously gesturing for me to go inside and check on Rose, make sure she was ready with Ness. I wasn't happy with that, but I agreed without putting up a fight.

She was still in the family room, Alice and Esme were nearby, Jasper and Emmett were within reach of Nessie and Rose, preparing for Bella's entrance. Carlisle was also nearby and he actually looked worried. He had obviously heard the conversation outside and that had eased his worry a little bit, unfortunately now that the moment of truth was drawing closer.

"Chris?" he asked as I walked in

"She passed, flying colours, no problem at all." I replied looking at Rose and Nessie. Rose really didn't look convinced

"Chris are you sure?" she asked, I nodded and looked towards the door as Jacob came into the house, he moved right towards Nessie and Rose as Edward and Bella followed.

I had gotten a pretty good look at Bella out in the yard, I had to, to profile her efficiently enough, but this was the first time I was looking at her, even just for a moment, as Bella. Unlike upstairs when she first opened her eyes, this Bella seemed sure of herself, more relaxed, even though the one upstairs, the unsteady, timid Bella was the one I was so used to seeing, this new Bella seemed to fit better in her surroundings. Maybe she was right, maybe she was meant to become one of us.

Jacob was between Rose and Bella, but still Nessie twisted her head around Jacob to look at her mother, and she looked happy to see her…okay happy is an understatement, she looked thrilled.

"I was out just two days?" Bella gasped, clearly unable to believe the size of her baby.

Nessie reached up to Rose and placed her hand on her neck, asking her something as she looked back at Bella curiously, as if she wanted confirmation that yes, that was her mother standing there.

Rosalie patted her hand and whispered

"Yes, that's her."

Bella took a step forward, drawn to Nessie's presence as we all had been. But her sudden movement caught everyone's attention quickly.

Suddenly Emmett and Jasper were right there in front of her, side by side, ready to grab her and hold her back if need be, I could see Edward's grip on her arms tighten, holding her back. Carlisle and Esme moved closer to her too, while Rose took a step back, clutching Nessie tight as Jacob moved in front of them, shielding them.

Alice and I exchanged an annoyed look, before looking at the rest of our family, rolling our eyes and groaning.

"Oh, give her some credit," she scolded "She wasn't going to do anything. You'd want a closer look, too."

"Don't worry, she's not a threat. She's in perfect control." I added, I felt eyes on me and turned to look, Nessie was cooing and waving at me so I made a goofy face and waved back, which got her giggling. Bella who wasn't sure if she should move or not, seemed surprised, yet pleased by my exchange with Nessie.

"I'm okay," Bella said softly, I could feel her hesitation as she looked at the rest of us, "Keep close, though, just in case." She added to Edward who nodded.

I don't think I've seen Jasper so tense in a long time, he was literally stiff, but he also had a look of confusion which he was trying to keep from everyone, but he couldn't really keep it from me. He didn't understand Bella's control, he had been hoping, secretly of course that she wouldn't be so controlled.

He really was tired of being what he calls the 'weakest' one of the group, he's not, sometimes I really think my brother is the strongest of all of us, even stronger than Carlisle. His will to not go on a feeding frenzy every time he sees a human is amazing, considering his upbringing in this life and why he was turned in the first place.

Bella's control maybe astonishing, but it is nothing compared to the control and strength Jasper has, I just wish he knew that.

Nessie's voice caught all of us, she was pulling and straining to get to Bella, I could see the frustration in her eyes at not being allowed. Edward saw it too, I could see the decision weighing heavy on his mind as he looked at each of us in turn, then at Bella, then at Alice and me.

'Are you sure?' he asked silently, I glanced at Alice, she saw the same thing I did, no danger, there was risk of course, but neither of us could see anything happening, the future was clear for the moment and I could profile that Bella's only thoughts were on her daughter. So, we both nodded at the same time, reassuring our brother.

She's got this Ed, I thought trust us, she's fine. Jazz and Em are just concerned, Jazz especially. You can see into his mind, you can see the concern and confusion.

Edward took a deep breath and nodded, before looking at our brothers.

"Jazz, Em, let us through. Bella's got this."

"Edward, the risk-" Jasper started to say, but Edward put his hand up, stopping him. I saw the hesitation on Edward, something had happened on the hunt, something that had concerned him at first, but only verified what Alice and I already knew. He just wasn't sure if he wanted to tell us.

"Minimal. Listen, Jasper…" It's rare to see Edward so unsure of his words, it's pretty freaky to experience it now. "On the hunt she caught the scent of some hikers who were in the wrong place at the wrong time..."

Carlisle literally gasped as Esme's face was a mix of concern and comfort. I felt my body sink a little, had my profile been that wrong, had I truly not seen the actual danger. I had bet with my brothers that Bella would come close to slipping, but she wouldn't actually go through with it and that had been profiling her as a human. Was Bella as a vampire so different from Bella as a human? Had I royally screwed up like this?

Jacob looked completely grossed out and Emmett and Rose seemed less concerned, actually Rose was more focused on the baby than anything else. But it was Jasper who caught my attention was trying so hard to keep the look of satisfaction off his face and he was doing a pretty decent job, but I could see it in his eyes as he nodded, he was ashamed at his satisfaction and seemed glad that no one noticed, until our eyes met and he quickly looked away.

Just as I predicted outside, Alice was eying Bella's dress intently, looking at the ruined material and silently reprimanding her. But before I could make a joke or tease my sister, Carlisle stepped forward.

"Edward!" he chastened. "How could you be so irresponsible?"

Edward lowered his head, ashamed for a moment

"I know, Carlisle, I know. I was just plain stupid. I should have taken the time to

make sure we were in a safe zone before I set her loose."

Despite the situation, I had to hold my breath to keep from laughing at Edward 'setting Bella loose'

"Edward," Bella whispered, oblivious to my poor attempts at withholding my laughter, Alice saw it though and gave me a warning look, which only made me struggle harder to not laugh.

"He's absolutely right to rebuke me, Bella," Edward reassured her "I made a

huge mistake. The fact that you are stronger than anyone I've ever known doesn't change that."

"Tasteful joke, Edward." Alice spoke up, rolling her eyes at him and at me for the quiet snickers that were escaping me.

"I wasn't making a joke. I was explaining to Jasper why I know Bella can handle

this. It's not my fault everyone jumped to conclusions."

"Wait," Jasper gasped "She didn't hunt the humans?"

"She started to," Edward said, a huge grin on his face, he was having way too much fun with this.

I read between his words, she hadn't gone through with it, she had stopped herself before attacking the hikers, bloody hell.

"What do you mean she started too?" I asked louder than I meant to,

"She was entirely focused on the hunt." Edward explained

"What happened?" Carlisle interrupted and I snorted back another laugh because it was seriously a repeat of upstairs, when Carlisle was asking Bella about her transformation, he had the same curious puppy look that he did upstairs.

"She heard me behind her and reacted defensively. As soon as my pursuit broke into her concentration, she snapped right out of it. I've never seen anything to equal her. She realized at once what was happening, and then...she held her breath and ran away"

Emmett and I exchanged a look, both of us a little dumbfounded

"Whoa," Emmett murmured. "Seriously?"

"He's not telling it right," Bella muttered, her embarrassment rising, it was too bad she couldn't blush anymore, because I know she would redder than a tomato at this point. "He left out the part where I growled at him."

Now Emmett joined my poor attempts to not laugh and we both burst out laughing, picturing Bella growling at anyone, but especially Edward.

"Did ya get in a couple of good swipes?" Emmett asked eagerly, he nudged me in the ribs and we both laughed harder at the horrified look on Bella's face

"No! Of course not."

"No, not really? You really didn't attack him?" Emmett pushed, his grin getting wider the more he pushed

"Emmett!" Bella protested

"Aw, what a waste," Emmett groaned. "And here you're probably the one person

who could take him – since he can't get in your head to cheat – and you had a perfect excuse, too." He sighed. "I've been dying to see how he'd do without that advantage."

"I would never." Bella growled, glaring at him, which just made it even more hilarious in all honesty, there wasn't anything about Bella at this point that was threatening.

Edward grinned at Jasper who was still in shock,

"You see what I mean?" he said nudging Jasper

"It's not natural," Jasper muttered.

"She could have turned on you – she's only hours old!" Esme scolded, putting

her hand against her heart, I hate to say it but it was nice to see Edward getting scolded and not me for a change. "Oh, we should have gone with you."

Bella however had moved past paying attention to any of us, as she strained her neck to look at Nessie and Nessie was waving and pulling away from Rose to get to her mother.

"Edward," Bella begged. "Please?"

Jasper hesitated, he was so unsure of this and who could blame him, this was new for all of us, but especially for him.

"Jazz, this isn't anything you've seen before," Alice said quietly. "Trust me." Jasper's gaze turned to me, Nessie had caught my attention again and I went back to making goofy faces at her, which she seemed to really like, I crossed my eyes and she giggled happily, the rest of the family was watching, especially Bella who was completely amazed.

"Chris?" Jasper asked and I looked up, Emmett snorted back a laugh at the faces I was making.

"I said it before, she's in perfect control, its unbelievable yes, but I do not profile any danger from Bella. Ne…Renesemee is in no danger from her." Like Carlisle said, one hurdle at a time. We all knew Bella was going to have a massive reaction to Jacob imprinting on Nessie, who knew how she would react to the nickname, even if it was from me.

Jasper He nodded slowly and moved to let Bella pass, but he kept a hand on her shoulder as she moved. Bella was checking each and every step she took, as if she was maintain herself control with each step.

Nessie's whimpering caught my attention, she was desperate for Bella to hurry up, she didn't like this waiting thing. It only took a few seconds before Nessie began wailing. Instantly we were all over her, trying to comfort her and sooth her tears. No one seemed to understand the source of her crying, not even Jacob. Bella however had frozen the second Nessie began wailing, but she also looked stunned that Jacob was part of the consoling party, she also seemed stunned that Rose was whispering to Jacob, promising him that Nessie was fine.

"What's the matter? Is she hurt? What happened?" Jacob said anxiously, holding his arms out for her as she willingly went to him. Bella's stunned face was even more so at this point

"No, she's fine," Rosalie reassured him. Nessie snuggled to Jacob for about thirty seconds, before she went back to squirming and pulling to get to Bella "See?" Rosalie told him. "She just wants Bella."

"She wants me?" Bella whispered and I grinned

"Of course she wants you," I replied

"She's been waiting for you for almost three days," Edward said carefully walking Bella closer. Jacob was clearly nervous about this whole thing, he kept looking at Edward, Jasper, and me, waiting for any one of us to clue him in on any danger. We all watched as Jacob reluctantly handed Nessie over to Bella, but he wouldn't let go of her, he kept a hand on the baby while Jasper and Edward kept a hand on Bella. Nessie reached up to Bella's throat and I watched as Bella's face told us everything we needed to know, Nessie was showing her all she could.

"What... was...that?" Bella gasped in shock

"What did you see?" Rosalie asked curiously, "What did she show you?"

"She showed me that?" Bella whispered.

"I told you it was hard to explain," Edward whispered "But effective as means of communications go."

"What was it?" Jacob asked

Bella wasn't sure how to answer that at first, as she sorted through what she had just seen.

"Um. Me. I think. But I looked terrible."

"It was the only memory she had of you," Edward explained "She's letting you know that she's made the connection, that she knows who you are."

"But how did she do that?"

Edward shrugged, he looked at Alice, then at Jasper, then at me.

"How do I hear thoughts? How does Alice see the future? Chris profile?" Edward asked rhetorically, "She's gifted."

Edward and Carlisle began bouncing ideas back and forth about the nature of Nessie's ability, which was amusing in its own right. Bella however was just mesmerized by Nessie, completely in her own world with her daughter.

"She's fine," Alice murmured to Jasper, who was only slightly relaxing, he was still stunned and unsure of this whole thing, it would take a lot longer before he was calmed.

Jacob took a deep, nervous voice, I could profile the stress rising on him, he was done with this much 'testing'

"Haven't we experimented enough for one day?" Jacob asked, his voice shaking as he looked at each one of us, trying to find one of us that would back him up on this. "Okay, Bella's doing great, but let's not push it."

"What is your problem, Jacob?" Bella demanded, pulling Nessie closer to her body as Jacob stepped closer, refusing to let go. I looked over at Emmett he didn't need to be a profiler to see the tension and what was coming.

"Just because I understand, it doesn't mean I won't throw you out, Jacob. Bella's doing extraordinarily well. Don't ruin the moment for her."

It was coming, we could all sense it, Bella was about to find out that Jacob had imprinted on Nessie and it was either going to end badly or be very tense.

"I'll help him toss you, dog," Rosalie promised, "I owe you a good kick in the gut."

Jacob ignored that comment, his eyes were focused on Nessie, staring at her, ready to protect her. It only took Bella a few seconds of looking at Jacob's face to understand fully what had happened.

"No!" Bella exclaimed, Edward and Jasper tightened their grip on Bella and Jacob had Nessie out of Bella's arms in a quick second

"Rose," Bella hissed "Take Renesmee." Jacob handed Nessie to Rose and I moved closer to Emmett. He had been so insistent about coming up with a bet for how Bella would react to Jacob imprinting on the baby, but I think seeing it now in action, both of us regretted even contemplating the reaction, but Emmett wasn't really about to let go of the bet, unless there was the possibility of actual bloodshed, which, given the look in Bella's eyes, it was pretty damn possible.

"Edward, I don't want to hurt you, so please let go of me." Bella begged "Go stand in front of Renesmee," Edward did so reluctantly as Bella crouched down, glaring at Jacob. "You didn't," she snarled

Jacob had gone into passive mode, he had his palms up, trying to calm Bella

"You know it's not something I can control."

"You stupid mutt. How could you? My baby."

He was backing up, heading towards the front door, trying to keep a distance between himself and the oncoming Bella

"It wasn't my idea, Bella!"

"I've held her all of onetime, and already you think you have some moronic wolfy claim to her? She's mine"

"I can share," Jacob pleaded, we moved in unison towards the door, ready to break up a fight if need be, none of us wanted to see Jacob hurt, especially at Bella's hand. She'd never forgive herself.

"Pay up," Emmett whispered to me "she's going to kill him unless we step in, that's as good as her actually going through with it without Jacob getting massacred. So I win."

"Not yet," I replied "you heard Edward, she stopped in mid hunt and didn't kill the hikers, ignoring her most basic instinct, I think she's just buggered right now, but I don't think she'll actually try and hurt him."

"Sure about that? You don't sound all that confident Dr. Doolittle."

I sighed, Emmett was right of course, I wasn't sure that Bella wouldn't actually hurt Jacob at this point.

"How dare you imprint on my baby? Have you lost your mind?"

"It was involuntary!" he insisted, backing into the trees.

Now Leah appeared, followed by Seth. They both looked at me as I moved closer, Seth was stunned as he tried to get an answer from me, but I could only wince and nod at Bella and Jacob. Between the yelling, the growling and the tension, both Seth and Leah figured out pretty quick what was going on

"Bella, would you try to listen for just a second? Please?" Jacob begged. "Leah,

back off," he added looking at her, but Leah didn't move, if anything she lowered her body down into a pouncing stance, her lips curling over her white canines.

"Why should I listen?" Bella hissed

"Because you're the one who told me this. Do you remember? You said we belonged in each other's lives, right? That we were family. You said that was how you and I were supposed to be. So... now we are. It's what you wanted." Jacob tried to argue carefully

"You think you'll be part of my family as my son-in-law." Bella screeched and Emmett burst out laughing, but he stopped quickly when Esme shot a warning look at him, before she looked at Edward with concern. I had to agree with Emmett though, it was kind of comical to think of Jacob as Edward and Bella's son-in-law, quickly I shook my head as Edward glared at me.

"Stop her, Edward," Esme murmured. "She'll be unhappy if she hurts him."

I moved towards my mother, still keeping Bella in my line of sight, she reached over and hugged me close.

"I think it'll be okay," I whispered "I still don't profile any danger, I think Bella is unintentionally giving Jacob a good scare. I don't think she'll hurt him." I added, hoping that my profile was right and that this new Bella didn't confuse my profile more.

"No!" Jacob insisted "How can you even look at it that way? She's just a baby, for crying out loud!"

"That's my point" Bella yelled.

"You know I don't think of her that way! Do you think Edward would have let me

live this long if I did?"

"I'm still debating here," Edward muttered

"All I want is for her to be safe and happy, is that so bad? So different from what you want?"

Bella let out a loud high pitched shriek that made me wince a little,

"Amazing, isn't she?" Edward pointed out, so this is what he had experienced in the woods, this was the control that Bella was displaying, because lets be honest here anyone else in her place would have probably killed Jacob by now.

"She hasn't gone for his throat even once," Carlisle replied, his voice stunned, I looked over at Emmett and crossed my arms, he grumbled and nodded

"Fine, you win this one," he said reluctantly

"Told you I would," I replied "We've been over this for how many years Em? Don't doubt the profiler." I managed to say, I felt Edward look over at me, both of us knowing that I had doubted my profile many times since he and Bella had returned home from their hunt.

I was so focused on my profile that I almost missed the one thing that would push Bella over the edge.

"C'mon, Bells! Nessie likes me, too," Jacob insisted and I winced,

Oh crap I thought, Edward looked down at me again and this time he gave me a sympathetic look, one that clearly said 'she's not going to like that, and she's not going to be happy when she finds out it was you.'

"What...did you call her?" Bella sputtered in shock

Jacob was moving back again, wincing, he looked over at me and shook his head.

"Well," he mumbled, "that name you came up with is kind of a mouthful and, well Chris thou-" apparently Bella missed the part of the conversation with my name being involved because her eyes went wide

"You nicknamed my daughter after the Loch Ness Monster?" she screeched, lunging for Jacob's throat.

Oh bloody hell, I managed to think before we all reacted.