Chapter 3: Aims

*on the way back from the airport*

Edward: So, did you enjoy seeing your mum?

Bella: I suppose, though I can't say I missed her discussions about sex…

*flashback to the trip*

Renee: …and after the third round, I thought Phil was done, but he sure surprised me by getting in there and…

Bella: Mum, did you ever consider giving me this much detail about your sex life is why I live with dad now?

Renee: I did, but I just want to make sure you know how things are going to be after you marry Edward.

Bella: What the…I never told you I was marrying him.

Renee: Oh please, he's hot…

Bella: MUM!

Renee: …and if you don't give me a grandchild out of him, you're getting a sibling.

Bella: YOU'RE MARRIED TO PHIL!

Renee: That's my business, not yours.

Bella: It is my business when you're threatening to bang my boyfriend.

Renee: He is kinda weird though. I mean, he comes all the way down to Florida, only to stay indoors all day to do homework?

Bella: He…uhh…doesn't like the sun?

Renee: See? If he's willing to come all the way down to Florida for you despite not liking the sun, he must really like you.

Bella: You have no idea…

Renee: Now, get back in there and make me a grandma.

Bella: Didn't you say he was studying.

Renee: NO EXCUSES! And I'll know if you didn't do it. You inherited your lungs from me, so I'll hear you screaming in pleasure.

*back in the present*

Edward: Yeah, those were…interesting discussions you had.

Bella: That's one way of putting it, I guess.

Edward: Still, it was good for you to see her one last time before you change.

Bella: So you're going to do it now?

Edward: Of course not. Also, I think Jacob wants to talk to you.

Bella: Wait, what? You can hear him? He's nearby?

Edward: *pulling into Bella's driveway* …not exactly…

Charlie: *bursting out of the house* YOU! Tell Jacob to stop calling me.

Bella: Did he say what he wants?

Charlie: I assume he's checking on you. And because I like jumping to the worst conclusion possible, I assume that's because you're pregnant.

Bella: That's not even…

Edward: Bella, you're pregnant? Congratulations.

Charlie: I KNEW IT! *pulls out Old Betsy and points it at Edward*

Bella: First of all, no, I'm not.

Charlie: Damn right you're not.

Bella: Second of all, didn't Edward's response imply he had no idea?

Charlie: I KNEW IT! It's Jacob's child.

Bella: Didn't I just…

Charlie: Where are my keys? Me and Old Betsy need to take a trip to La Push…

Bella: FOR FUCK'S SAKE, I'M NOT PREGNANT!

Charlie: *sighing* Fine, I'll find another reason to kill Jacob.

Bella: Murder is not always the answer.

Charlie: Then you're not doing enough of it *phone ringing* I swear to God, if that's him again, I'm going to…

Bella: I'll get it *picks up phone* Jacob, this better be important.

Jacob: How'd you know it was me?

Bella: Because Charlie's about ready to explode.

Jacob: Oh, as if he could hurt me.

Bella: Yeah, I know, but still…

Jacob: Anyway, are you going to school on Monday?

Bella: …yeah, why?

Jacob: Huh…seems like an odd idea after what just happened.

Bella: After what just happened?

Jacob: After three days of…you know what? Forget it.

Bella: Forget what? *line goes dead* God damn it.

Charlie: Was it Jacob again? *cocking Old Betsy*

Bella: Err…no, it was a telemarketer.

Charlie: Those bastards, always calling around dinnertime. Well, no-one's going to miss one of them *runs out the house*

Edward: I thought it was only lunchtime?

Bella: It is, but when dad feels like murder, it happens. The bigger question is: why did Jacob want to know if I'd be at school on Monday?

Edward: Well, you have been gone three days…

Bella: What's that got to do with… *realisation* Wait, does he think I'm a vampire now?

Edward: Maybe.

Bella: Well, since he already thinks I should be, maybe we should…

Edward: Nope.

Bella: Worth a shot.

*at school the next day*

Edward: Huh, that's unexpected.

Bella: What's unexpected?

Edward: That *points out Jacob just outside the school*

Bella: I already told him I'd be here, what more does he want?

Edward: Actually, he needs to talk to me about…something…

Bella: Really? What ab… *sees Edward's already left the car, without parking or even putting a handbrake on* God damn it *gets out of the still moving car and leaves it to roll, causing a large crash*

Edward: You know I've already read your mind, you know I already know what you need to say, you better get to school before you get in trouble.

Jacob: Yeah, I know. I just figured I'd better pass on Sam's message so we're all clear on the situation.

Edward: Yeah, I get it. Maybe just a phone call next time?

Jacob: I'll talk to Sam about it.

Edward: Great. See you around buddy.

Jacob: We're not supposed to be buddies, remember?

Edward: Oh, right, sorry.

Bella: Hey, what are you guys talking about?

Jacob: Oh, you know, just that thing that happened over the weekend.

Bella: You mean me and Edward's trip?

Jacob: No, the other thing.

Bella: What other thing?

Jacob: You haven't told her yet?

Edward: …I was getting around to it…

Jacob: Dude, not cool.

Edward: I know, I'm sorry.

Jacob: All good man, I know it's not good news to be sharing. Just do it soon, okay?

Edward: Yeah, sure thing man.

Bella: Can you two stop ignoring that I'm right here and tell me what the hell is going on?

Edward: …no…

Jacob: Edward…

Edward: Yeah, you're right *turning to Bella* Emmett accidentally crossed the Quileute's border last night.

Bella: Why would he do that?

Edward: He was chasing Victoria.

Bella: Oh, right, she's still around…wait, is that why you took me to Florida for the weekend?

Jacob: Wait, that's why you did that? Smart move man.

Edward: Thanks dude.

Bella: Okay, while you two are patting each other on the back…

Jacob: We're actually not allowed to make physical contact with each other…

Bella: …didn't either of you stop and think maybe I should be informed if my life was in serious danger?

Jacob: Silly Bella, that would require open and honest communication with the enemy…sorry, Sam's words, not mine.

Edward: Don't worry, I know.

Bella: …I'm surrounded by idiots.