Leah had no clue what to think as she swayed from side to side in this strangers arms. The only reason why she hadn't punched him by now was because Jacob was sticking his neck out for her. And because he had offered her a way out. By Friday she could have her bags packed and she was free to leave the pack and la push. She could pursue her dreams. Go to college, get married… have babies. Leah practically felt her ovaries clench at the thought. Children. She could have children. Maybe her future hadn't been destroyed.

"what are ya thinking about so hard there love?" Henry asked.

"nothing just life. So, what do you get out of this deal?" she asked skeptically.

Henry's face became serious as he stopped their sway.

"I get to help a friend and free a beautiful woman who has been hurt by too many. Im hoping, I can change that…" he said softly.

Leah was so stunned by his honesty, she had to look away.

What did this man want from her?

Bella laid her head on Jacob's shoulder as he hummed in her ear. She wore a green floor length gown and no shoes. Just like she always wanted.

"you look beautiful Mrs. Black…"

"Thank you, it stills feel strange."

"what?" he questioned.

"to be married… to you… I didn't think I would ever get this far… I always thought I would stay trapped in Edwards clutches. To be honest, I kind of lost hope for a short while."

Jacobs eyes softened as she looked up at him. His rough and yet gentle hands cupping her face.

"…. You know… I used to feel like that too… like… there was no hope but the minute you said yes in the garage, I knew it was all going to be ok. I love you honey."

"I love you more jake. So, what happens now?"

"well, unfortunately after tonight Leah and I will have to start pretending to be an engaged couple. At least during the day, but at night that's a completely different story." He said as he gave her a wicked grin.

"jake! Be serious. My husband shouldn't be crawling through my bedroom window."

Jacob let out a deep laugh.

"trust me I won't be crawling through anywhere. I will be coming through the front door though."

Bella bit her lip as she thought for a moment.

"why don't I come over after school every day this week. I can come under the pretenses of helping Leah with her dress and helping you take care of the nephews?"

"Honey that's a great idea! See I knew I married you for a reason!" Bella shook her head and yawned.

"mm someone's tired…" he purred. "am not…" she pouted.

Jacob smirked as he bent down and picked her up. "hey! Jake I can walk."

"yes, you can, but I would love to carry my wife over the threshold…"

"fine… have it your way…"

Seth stood next to Esme as they watched Jacob carry Bella out. He could tell they were Happy, especially Jacob. He loved Bella since day one. It was his dream come true.

He then looked to see his sister still swaying with Henry.

He had no clue if this was going to work, but from the looks of it, Henry was already breaking down his sister's walls.

"Are you alright Seth?" Esme asked as she handed him something to drink.

"….im… alright, I guess. Im glad we have a game plan but im still a little unsure. How are you going to hide all this from Edward?"

Esme smiled. It was a motherly smile. A smile that even calmed him down.

"relax Seth. I have lived with Edward for decades; I have found various loopholes."

"I see. Mrs. Cullen, - " "Esme dear" she corrected.

"Esme. Do you… do you still love dr. Cullen?"

Esme eyes flashed a small shred of anger but then softened again.

"I do. But he has allowed his love for Edward to blind him to his wife's opinions and what not. Our love has changed over the years, but I am not going to just lie down and take it. I am my own person. If Dr. Cullen grows up and accepts that great but if not, then we have some issues to handle. But enough about me, what's eating you?"

Seth sighed.

"I feel guilty… I feel like if I had said something earlier, or if- "

"Seth, stop it." Esme scolded gently. "From what Jacob told me, you told him just in time. You had just found out that your family betrayed your sister in the worst way. You yourself had to process the betrayal. So let your guilt go. "

Seth sighed as Esme put a comforting hand on his shoulder. "thank you, Esme…"

"no problem sweetheart… now, Im fairly sure you don't want to go home. And from the looks of it, Leah and Bella will be busy tonight, would like to come to mine? I have an apartment no one knows a about in port angles. You can stay there until Jacob calls you back."

"really! Oh Esme that would be great… are you sure though?"

"absolutely! Come on lets go…"