Disclaimer: Twilight, and those characters belonging to it, are property of Stephenie Meyer and I profit none whatsoever from using them for the fan fiction I write.

Aurthor's Note: Small editing of spelling and grammar, few dialogue changes. This was previously chapters 7 & 8. Adjusted Renesmee's appearance from Toddler to Pre-schooler, again her aging is based on the rate outlined in the books, not the movie. Based on the movie she would have reached maturity way before 7 years with how quickly they aged her up.

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Sam was home by the time the other pack members returned to Emily's to pick up Kady, his mouth set in a thin line, "Jacob," he nodded to the other Alpha, and then looked towards his second, "Seth." Dark eyes moved back and forth between their two faces before breaking out in a grin, "Emily's made us dinner, come on in. We've been waiting."

Despite the warm atmosphere of Emily's kitchen, with Sam holding her hand in his along the table, and Jacob and his ex-leader joking again, Seth could not escape the distinct impression something had transpired in the few hours he had been gone that kept Kady distant from him now. With her hair down around her shoulders, and obscuring her face from view partially, she sat at his left, the back of her arm against his while she ate.

The drive home, tucked into the passenger seat of her truck, Seth waited until they had left Emily's driveway before asking, "Did I do something to make you mad at me?"

Fingers tightening on the steering wheel, Kady's other hand shoved her hair, 'Emily told me about the Cullens, about Carlisle." A pause followed the statement and she continued when she knew Seth was not going to jump in, "Why didn't you?"

Seth looked down at his hands guiltily, "I don't know..." He sat back before refocusing on her, "When no one made a move an things settled down we were already together," he moved his shoulders, shrugging, "I planned to when it came up..."

The edge of her mouth twitched, lips pursing together, "When does something like that just come up Seth?"

The younger boy chewed his lip before rushing, "Now? Esme would like to meet you... her family too."

"Really?"

Seth nodded, dirty blonde hair disheveled, "For dinner next week, if you'd like."

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While Alice had taken the news with much enthusiasm, some of the others had not reacted so well to Esme's announcement.

Livid, Rose's face would have darkened if her skin had the ability anymore, "How could you do that?!"

Emmett's hands came down along his wife's shoulders, thumbs rubbing behind the blades, "Rose, calm down."

Rose gritted her teeth, the sound like steel bolts being crushed together, "It's like this family is determined to reach out and endanger every new person that comes to Forks! Honestly Esme, I can't believe you did this. And you Carlisle," the doctor's second oldest child looked at him disgusted, "you're supposed to be our guide. You know what a risk she is, especially to herself."

Carlisle took his daughter's criticism without comment, Renesmee watching her godmother from her spot in Bella's arms. Edward the only one missing from the meeting, back at the cottage. Renesmee turned in her mother's hold to better see Rose, not understanding the exact context of the conversation though she caught most of it, "Why can't Seth's girlfriend come over? I wanna see her."

Rosalie let out an exasperated sigh, huffing before shaking off Emmett's hold, "I'm not going to be here if she decides to threaten her own life. I can't stay and watch another girl throw away her life," she shot an apologetic look to Bella, the two having been friends since her decision to have Renesmee, "Sorry Bella." Long blonde hair swinging with her turn, "You can do what you want, but I don't support the decision."

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Possibly for unity or peace of mind, Kady had dressed in a light blue half sleeve, the same shade as Seth, washed out jeans covering the heels of her wedge shoes. With her hair down around her shoulders and a grey jacket she covered up the majority of her skin, partly in modesty and partly for what she guessed was the Cullen family's sake. Out of sight, out of mind, she thought to herself before walking out of her room and locking the door.

Downstairs, Seth sat in a chair in the Inn's reception area, "Ready?" He asked as she appeared.

Kady smiled, unpainted lips still a beautiful shade of pale pink, "Nervous."

Seth grinned, arm slinging over her shoulders, kissing his friend's temple, "I've got you."

Leaning into his side, Kady closed her eyes; they had all day before they were going to eat with the Cullens, but that didn't ease her mind any. Sitting in the Rabbit, Jacob waited with a younger car seated passenger, "The movie isn't going to wait on us now."

Seth opened the door for Kady letting her slide in before he made introductions with the copper haired child sitting in the front, "Kady, this is Nessie Cullen."

Kady paused a second before smiling, her eyes finding a very aware and too-knowing gaze with the Pre-schooler While Seth had told her a little about Renesmee, it was different seeing her in person. The pale skin with just a hint of luminescence, the perfect complexion and flaxen curls. She was not a baby, despite her age and it was unsettling on some level for Kady to witness that, "Hi Nessie."

Renesme smiled, dimples standing out from her cherub cheeks, "Hello."

Sharing a silent look with his pack member, Jacob turned back around to start the car, "Thought we'd ease you into things."

Leaning back into the cushions, Kady nodded as she strapped her seatbelt on, "Ah..."

The Cullen house was alive with anticipation, the vampires excited to meet Seth's girlfriend - neither Rose's absence nor Carlisle's wary concern dampening the rest of the household's mood. In the kitchen, Esme worked to prepare a fabulous meal by her son Edward's side, Jasper helping Alice with fixing up the place. Though the well-lit area of the living room looked fine, Alice still felt the need to dust, polish and wax every surface she could find. Impressions were everything.

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It wasn't until after dinner that there was a break in conversation. With the hosting family abstaining from dining themselves, they had been free to talk as they pleased with their extended Were family and new guest. Now, being the only human filled with food, Kady was tired as her Uncle after eating a pound of Turkey and she cuddled close to Seth, her head resting against his shoulder.

Perched on the arm of the chair that Jasper sat in, Alice smiled as she watched the two together. Sensing his wife's pleasure with the other couple, Jasper brushed his fingers along her back fondly and reaching the spritely woman linked her fingers with his, turning to face him before fslidinginto his lap.
"Kady, it was my impression when you arrived that you were visiting the Clearwaters," gaze steady as he spoke, the Cullen patriarch leaned backward in his seat, "but that's been some time now."

Shifting under her, Seth's fingers stilled in his girlfriend's hair, pausing at the unasked question. Eyes opening, Kady stretched her neck, working out the small kink that had started to set in, "I know..." The young woman glanced up at her protector, "I think..." She smiled softly, "I'll have to stay," As Seth's eyes met hers, her smile only widened, "It would be too difficult otherwise," she admitted looking back towards the doctor.

Edward shifted, just the smallest readjustment in his seat as if he'd become uncomfortable staying still so long. Beside him, Bella tilted her head thoughtfully, "Because of the bond?"
From his position lying on the floor, Jacob nodded knowingly, "Same reason I have to see Nessie so often."

Seth's arms tightened their hold around his longtime friend, chin leaning against her shoulder at the thought of suddenly being separated, "We can go without seeing each other, but..." His voice trailed, a sad expression crossing his features, "it hurts after a while."

Bella frowned, remembering her own time spent in solace without Edward. Glancing at her husband unconsciously the man in question picked up on her subtleties, brushing his fingertips against her leg as she sighed, "I understand."

Alice's legs swung lightly, entwining themselves further with Jasper's as Esme brushed her hair back, her thoughts blossoming visually in the psychic's head, "Then you'll need to find a place of your own soon?"

Alice's smile sparkled in the dimming light, excited with image of Esme future search, "This'll be fun!"

Stitting up straighter to see the spritely girl better, "Fun?"

Alice's eyes twinkled, "Helping you find a place of course." Fond of his wife's ventures, particularly because of the good mood it put her (and in turn him) in, Jasper rubbed a hand down the small of her back to which she responded by wiggling distractedly, "Later..."
Emmett rolled his eyes but couldn't repress a grin, "Kid present."

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After Jacob had seen to it that Seth and Kady were dropped off, the two headed up to Kady's room, Seth not planning on parting with her until the last minute. The silence that they found themselves in was not uncomfortable, and their fingers rubbed one another's idly as they leaned against the door frame, not ready to part.
"I told you, you'd be fine."

Too tired to be embarrassed about her earlier concerns, she murmured, "They're nice."
Seth played with the ends of her hair that still lay over her shoulders, keeping her neck hidden, "I've always thought so."

With the night only getting longer, Kady pulled her key from her pocket, kissing Seth with the barest brush of lips, "Call me when you're done with your patrols?"

"Yes ma'am."