" you shouldn't be nervous, you know? From the stories I hear about uncle Lucy he is quite accepting, to everything of the unconventional, and unique." Clara denotes noting my lack of enthusiasm. She is leaning her weight on the border to the nursery, Edward's 'bedroom' where I organised and built Caitlyn's nursery. Cate stands in her bassinet, I had dressed her in a white and grey denim overall.

Under the dress, long sleeve onesie. conventional and appropriate climate suited outfit for forks weather. " it's not dad I am nervous of, Clare."

It is how I am in a house full of vampires, each are all here because of me. To have the devil, my father, travel and take time to aid my troubles. Visit his granddaughter, under these conditions, I wanted to be better.

" all of this could have been preventive.. if I just tried persuade Laurent, to be a good mate. and not provoke him, as I did." All of this is my fault. I know I shouldn't wallow in self-indulgence; pity but the reality is real. No denying it.

Clara smiles, sympathetic. She, wordlessly, comes to my side directing her stare on Caitlyn. " you did what was necessary. To protect your family, your sister, Malachi. And wouldn't have this moment to cherish, if you didn't." While she spoke her hand never left my body, laying her head upon my arm. " this is something worth for fighting." She's right.

I would give my life if it means Caitlyn, Bella, and everyone is safe.

" Malachi. I don't mean to ruin this sweet cousin bonding, it's quite adorable, but your father. He is here, darling." Esme notifies, doing a soft knock three times. " I can take Caitlyn if you wish." I know she is eager to hold her grandchild. I couldn't hold that over her.

" it's okay, Esme. I am capable of carrying Cate. It's fine. Dad is here to meet her." She nods, comprehending my wish, understanding of me wanting to hold my daughter. The house is quiet. Edward, Kate, Garrett and Felix relocate outside to train Bella on expanding her shield defence.

Edward had insisted he advise and help, as an excuse to not be in the house with dad.

Leah anointed herself guarding Ness as she slept. 'Protecting' her not fully trusting the nomadic vampires. having a nap in Rosalie and Emmett's bedroom. Jacob is training new phased wolves in his pack, to practice and advocate rules of being a shifter.

Seth, wanting to impress Jake, helped. I find Paul inaugurating an all too uncomfortable start to a short conversation with my father, buying time.

visibly he became relieved noticing I was in the room. " Dad." I say, bashful; shy.

I was never shy and I was not sure why I am. Clara, for support, intertwines our arms. My dad turns, giving his full attention.

His eyes enlarge in curiosity. Caitlyn has her fist inside of her mouth, in the teething stages. " My word. Aren't you just an adorable creat- I mean girl." I internally roll my eyes. He has never been the greatest fan of children.

" Hello, uncle Lucifer. So, this is the man my father spoke of, before he went mad. have to say I see where the family resemblance comes in." Clara shows her teeth, grinning. Dad scoffs, glancing over attire she wore. Plaid shirt and jeans, farm clothes. Boots to match and give her the stereotype of a cow girl.

" Ah. The niece I haven't met, until now. Clementine. have to say your choice of clothes definitely gives you character. But I'm not here to judge no one, on attire they wear."

'Leave it for my dad to be the fashion police.' Clara shuffles herself over and gave dad a hug, squishing her face to his chest. " nice to finally see you, uncle L." I stifle a laugh, at how painfully obvious my dad is at human affection and being touched. He had no idea how to use his arms, resorting to just delicately petting her back.

" Let's go, Lahote. we need give uncle L and Kai time to bond. Follow me." She acutely whistles, clicking, and walking past Paul. he narrows his eyes at her commanding. " I'm not joking. Come on!" He does a shout of surprise, after she turns his earlobe heaving him out of the lounging area.

" Sorry this is how you meet Caitlyn, dad. I wish it was under better pretences." I apologise, fiddling the pacifier clipper on her clothes. Dad gestures dismissively, using his shoulder. " Save your apology. You don't need to be apologetic, or show guilt, for something as this. It's not your fault."

If it was that simple to not feel the guilt I do have. I suppress those thoughts down, for the prominence of not wanting to ruin my daughter's first interaction, with her grandfather. Cate does grasps of the air, to dad. He widens his eyes, not expecting her wanting to be held.

" You can hold her, dad." I laugh at the facial expressions, he is revealing. I, gentle, hand her to my father. just as usual it's painfully obvious of his disdain for children, how he holds Caitlyn tells the story.

The only children he could tolerate is Trixie. Being created in an instance, not born. Pure spirits. It meant dad had no experience of ever growing around kids.

Dad creases the muscles of his face, at cate's rounded pudge soft fingers curiously prodding his nostrils. " aren't you just a ball of adorability and sunshine." He commends in full honesty. I knew when he is genuine. I base myself on the piano bench. " Say, son. Does this little thin- girl have your allergen towards that awful tasting atrocity, tofu? I always did wonder where that came about from. Dad knows, it definitely wasn't me. I am not allergic to anything." Allergies are hereditary from research, it wouldn't come as a shock if she is. Thought testing the theory was not on my list of things to consider.

" except to people with bad taste in fashion. Like your cousin." I chuckle hearing Clara exclaim, in vindication, follow by colourful choice of swear phrases. She doesn't care if she wakes up Ness.

" No. I haven't a clue if she does, dad."

He is in deep thought, crinkling his left eye, Caitlyn babbles. " on the topic, that we are discussing. I just had a memory lapse of your darling grandmother, making that bloody terrible tofu dish." I remember that all too much and well. Having an anaphylactic reaction, breaking out in an itch. 'How could I NOT. I nearly went to heaven and an early grave.' I shiver, not ever wanting to experience being close to death in the way I did. " your mother was freaked out, enough, she gave an unofficial police escort to the emergency room. I had to carry you in, like a child, because your face was swelling and lost your mobility."

My sweet ever loving mom. She had broken down crying because never did she think I would have an allergic response, to Tofu of all food. Actually soy product compound it is made from and of. " You know. Detective, your mother, misses you. She would love to meet Caitlyn. If, when, you have a moment not dealing with these Royal imbeciles." I want my mom to meet her granddaughter, grandma as well to be introduce to her great-granddaughter.

The risk, and danger, is high considering now there could be the chance of Aro's ambition and intention of targeting my family.

" Hopefully soon. Dad, Soon."

Dad had left back to Los Angeles. After learning he had spontaneously went to Las Vegas, to 'marry' a woman he had just met on the strip in a casino called 'candy' then going undercover in an institution for the mentally unwell tracking down a murderer, I had disputed and questioned efficacy of ever being normal. Then again, he is the devil. 'Nothing sane about that.'

Caitlyn did excellent, and behaved considering. 'I am proud of the girl she is.'

A knock on the wall leads me to turn, facing Bella who has a significantly worried frown etched on her features. " We need to talk. But not here. I am taking Renesmee to dad's, Tanya is there already. I will explain on the road." Not ominous or foreboding. I was, currently, dressing Cate in a red and blue allover dress. " dada. Be be." She points at Bella; excitement lightening up inside her eyes. Bee softens her face, using a soft voice.

" Hi. Honey."

Jacob had listened in on our talking, tagging himself along. Hard not to when you have exceptional hearing and being a wolf. I had Caitlyn come along, as well. Edward had made a journey to town wanting to buy more formula for Cate. Her diet is ever slowly improving, to solid food. but as a precaution keeping her on milk and blood. It's not I didn't trust either of the Cullens or Clara, I do. I felt more conscientious to have her physically present; near.

" surprise you took a break from Jedi training. I was starting to believe the Death Star would arrive to pick you up and take you away to space."

Jacob referencing Star Wars. An insinuation I never thought I'd hear from him. " if I don't bring and take Renesmee to my dad, he'll come to us. I am only starting to be comfortable, in the realisation of his acceptance. Still doesn't mean I want him in a house with twenty eight vampires." Bella explains, in the drivers seat. Clara would make the twenty eighth. Well— and a half. She drove a car gifted from Felix. Caitlyn is secured inside an old carrier, Ness has her head resting on my right arm. Fidgeting, playing, with the rings on my finger.

" agree with bee. He would walking into the hornets nest, hornets being decade and centuries old beings that have an insatiable desire to kill anything with a pulse." I joke, earning a glance from Bella through the rear view mirror. Shaking her head.

" I know that isn't the truth, Nor what you told Felix. Or how you didn't mention this outing to Edward, Kai."

I, including Bella, glare at Jake. 'Not now' I basically say without the use of moving my mouth to speak. Not in front of Renesmee.

" whatever. I'm just glad to be get and be away from all of those reeking bloodsuckers."

" Come on, Jake. That aren't at all bad to be around. If you ignore the fact each could kill me at any given time." I sound cynical, but if not truthful. He hid a scoff recovering from it by snorting. " Come on. You have to admit, it's hilarious. Dracula one and Dracula two are...real creepy." The car erupts in a laugh, genuine. forgetting for a split second how morbid it sounds, finding it amusing at our trouble. Bella pulls up to the curb, powering down the car. Renesmee bundles out in excitement seeing her grandfather, Tanya is holding his arm stroking his jacket. Smiling at ness greeting her, with an embrace.

" Look at you, you've grown half a foot. What has your mother and pa been feeding you, huh." Charlie comments, spinning her on the spot. Jacob had taken Caitlyn from her seat. Christmas lights line the roof, and green tree tinsel. Red decorated bows as well. I smile, my heart warming for Charlie. He knew her growth predictability, and the rate it was moving. But it never disoriented him.

" with the help of your father, Bella, I made lunch for you to have. Well, The mu- Jacob and the girls to have. you as well, Malachi." Tanya tells, Charlie was gazing down towards ness moving away any hair he found.

" We got a tree inside that has the girls name on it. Needs some decorating and a girls touch. I could never make the tree pretty." Charlie mocks being sad, in return Tanya does a little smile guiding her hand over his rough beard. " don't be hard on yourself, sweetie." The pet names have began. In spite of everything, she had started 'dating' Chief swan unofficially.

" Malachi and I have to run some errands. We won't be long." Bella made an excuse to not stay, I knew Charlie would not question her. It was for the greater interest of his well-being.

I had trusted Jacob to be responsible for Cate. I knew he wouldn't dream or dare to let her be alone, even if it being in the safety of Charlie and Tanya. Bella, once she knew it was safe to do so, began her explanation as to her reason for bringing me to Seattle. Alice had wrote a secondary encrypted message, information towards a lawyer and accountant.

A new sense of hope she had more answers that we wish to know. A plan. J. Jenks being the key. Bella drove to a parking space outside of a prestige five star Michelin restaurant. This is the place we would be meeting Mr. Jenks.

" We have a meeting with Mr. Jenks, if you will kindly show us to him. It would be appreciated." I ask the host, he is balding and a man in his late forties wearing a pretentious suit. " right this way, Sir. Ma'am." Customers, under watchful scrutiny and eyes, critic how attractive Bella is; also myself.

Hearing one couple say how cute we are, young love. I chuckle, so does bee. Jenks stands, coming to formally greet Bella and I. We are hidden by drapes, see through.

" Mr. Morningstar. Mrs. Cullen. Hello. I'm happy to have receive your call. Well actually it was all Mrs. Cullen." Bella had used Cullen, as an Alias. she couldn't use 'Volturi' not wanting to alarm him to the unusual surname.

" I always meet my private clients here. It's more comfortable, uh, than the office." No, it's more out in the open and lessens the chance of being eaten. Is what he is meaning.

" More public." Bella notes, knowing better. I circulate my finger on the rim to a wine glass, setting down each of my elbows.

" What is your line of work, that you do, J? I am curious."

I knew he was a lawyer. His profession was easy to discern, his sharp suit. How he held himself to a high standard. Suitcase. " I do a little here and there. Nothing permanent, gotta expand your business. Don't keep to one thing. It's always different, which keeps things interesting as it comes." He answers, his laugh is anxious trying to keep professionalism.

" Have you known Jasper and Alice for long?" Bella questions, bringing forth her own inquiry. " I've been working with them, now, for more the twenty years. My late partner knew Jasper fifteen years before that. He is, how should I say, unusually well-preserved." I would have my queries as well about how Jasper was not aging, over three decades later. I knew Jenks didn't wish to know the details.

" yes he is. Genetics is a beautiful thing, keeps him young." I say, sarcasm lacing my words. Bella smirks. " I trust Mr. Jasper is enjoying his vacation." Jenks inquires, I could hear the clattering of forks scrapping on knives.

" He didn't tell you where he was going, did he?" Bee is crestfallen, hoping to at least hear some news. I wasn't all shocked, though a little disappointing. I had to keep faith in Alice, she knew what she is doing. " No. no. He just mentioned that he, and Ms. Alice, were leaving. Came by to place his order."

Order? I lean in and lower the volume of my voice as I say " I am assuming that the order he placed is ready?".

Jenks nods; sliding a Manila yellow portfolio, sealed, to in front of me. Bella, discreet, glides the folder over to her side. undoing the seal two official United States class passports and birth certificates are inside. Jacob, including one for Caitlyn. But nothing for Edward or I. I cast a stare, hiding my true emotions, at Bella. Leah and Ness had the same.

My heart was sinking; dread inside of my mind. " is there a problem, Mr. Morningstar?" Jenks voice sounded far but near. I couldn't begin to believe what my eyes had read.

" I was being lead on to believe I would be travelling, with my husband. We'd be all together." Bella held my hand, for comfort. J has a look of confusion, though being informed of new developing information.

" Mr Jasper was clear. Only four would be traveling. His instructions were precisely made." Bella does a shake of her head, her hair bounces with the motion.

" it's my mistake. It's not going to happen, apparently. Kai, let's go." Bella mumbles; despairingly, in how she stands and crumbles the document.

" Thank you, Mr. Jenks." I say, brusquely; curtly then stand following bella. She was visibly in distress at the declaration and probable reality we wouldn't survive. To be here for our daughters. I let her hold my arm, trying to and failing greatly at not sobbing.

Alice's vision is set. There would be a future, for Caitlyn and Renesmee. but Bee, Edward, Felix and I we wouldn't be apart of theirs. I don't know what upsets me more.

Knowing I wouldn't be able to watch Caitlyn grow in to the gorgeous girl, I had foresaw. Mom and trixie hearing about my death, from dad, Mom's heartbreaking cries of dread and devastation at knowing she won't see her son anymore. I knew I was meant to remain positive, an out come of Alice's vision could alter and change. But It didn't mean it broke my soul, spirit, seeing two passports.

' It just means I have to fight. Harder.'

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JASMINE SPEAKS;
— Oh no :( Alice only saw Leah, Ness, Jake and Caitlyn survive. Not the outcome Kai and Bella hope or wanted. we all know what happens at the end, how the story ends. Sorry for the late update. Inspiration was lost a quarter way in, it came back though! Lucifer finally met his grand-daughter! I love he acts so disgusted with kids but when it came to trixie he adored her.