Night and Day - Twilight Saga - Jacob and Renesmee

Rose

This was the first time Nessie felt nervous about visiting her family. I tried to reassure her that no matter what the outcome would be that Ephraim would be our priority. Looking at my rear view mirror, her facial expression was disheartened. She was silent throughout the entire ride, and I didn't know what else I could say to alleviate her stress. As we pulled up the driveway, I could hear Nessie take in a deep breath. Then I saw Rosalie opening the front door. It was all happening accordingly. I parked the car and turned around to look Nessie in the eyes.

"We don't have to do this. I can turn right back around and change the course."

Her eyebrows pinched together and she bit her bottom lips. She watched as Rosalie walked down each step.

"No, it's okay. We'll be fine." She reached for my face and brushed my cheek with the palm of her hand. "I'll be fine. We always find a way to pull through."

I grabbed her hand and kissed the palm of her hand. I admired her courage and didn't expect anything less from her.

"Always, Nessie. I love you."

"Love you too."

With that ending statement, I let myself out of the car and opened her door. She stepped out and I reached in for Ephraim's car seat and lifted him out.

Nessie went straight to Rosalie and wrapped her arms around her.

"Aunt Rosalie."

"Renesmee, it's so good to see you. I'm so sorry for everything that's happened. Emmett told me everything. I'm just thankful you're all home now."

"Me too."

As I walked closer to them, Rosalie's face lit up. She released Nessie and held her arms out towards me.

"Please, may I hold him?"

Here goes nothing. I handed Ephraim into her arms and let go. Everything was up to Ephraim now, and he didn't realize the impact he had with all of us.

We gathered in the living area and killed time by talking about everything from the upcoming football season with the Seattle Seahawks to the overcast weather in London. My attention though was focused on Rose's interaction with Ephraim. I could feel the tension from Nessie. Her nerves were distracting her thoughts as she kept phasing in and out. Bella could read Nessie's behavior and tried to calm her down. It took a while but Rose finally took notice of our failed attempt at normalcy.

"What's going on here?" Rose questioned Nessie and Bella.

Nessie replied before anyone else could, "Nothing. It's just good to have you all home even if for a short while."

Rose may not have a gift like the other Cullens but she knew Nessie well.

"Renesmee, you're blushing, and if I remember correctly blushing means you're telling a fib. Somehow I don't think that has changed since I last saw you."

Nessie knew she couldn't escape this. She raised her head up and took a deep breath.

"Aunt Rosalie, I don't know how else to explain this but . . . "

Rosalie's sudden scream startled us. Nessie and I both locked eyes and knew there was nothing we can do now. Everything was set in motion. Like a dominoes effect, it was all coming down. I had to intervene before it escalated.

"Rose, we know what you saw. We know what Ephraim showed you about you having a child, but please let us explain."

"What are you talking about, Jacob? How?" Her confused look scouted the entire room. "You all knew and no one wanted to tell me?"