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Post by Carlisle Cullen on Sept 15, 2013 14:05:44 GMT -5
I was still unsure why Alice wanted Jasper and myself to DJ for the party. What did an old man like myself know about music? I would leave it to Jasper, but still take some of the credit. What were fathers for, right?
Smiling as everyone came into the house, I looked over at Esme and felt my heart warm all over again. That woman was my life, even more so than the children that we shared our home with. Maybe we could move back into Forks and all be a family once again.
Hearing Alice say that they were here, I smiled and turned towards the door.
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Post by Esme Cullen on Sept 15, 2013 14:12:10 GMT -5
Flitting around the room, hugging each of the new arrivals in turn, I felt so happy - so right. Exclaiming over Ryder, "You're getting to be such a big boy sweetheart!", and moving to hug Rose and Emmett.
Welcoming Charlie, Sue, and Billy, I could see the impatience in Charlie's eyes. I totally understood. I've missed Bella, Edward, and Nessie so much also.
Catching Carlisle's eye, I smiled at him. We were going to be together again. A family. Oh how I wish we could remain here in Forks - all together, again.
Hearing Alice's squeals that the birthday girls have arrived, I turned expectantly towards the door, impatient to hold them all in my arms once more.
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Post by Emmett Cullen on Sept 15, 2013 14:24:17 GMT -5
*He chuckled and nodded* Yes, he has just sprouted up overnight. It's quite amazing, he's amazing." *Ryder smiled proudly and giggled as he ran around and mingled with everyone. Rose continued to beam at him and looked like the ever proud mother.*
*Seeing everyone here again, all of them together...it just felt so right, felt like home. There was no doubt that he would love to come back but didn't know if it would be the right choice, considering the reason they left.*"England has been great, but it's not Forks. How's Scotland? Any Irish in you yet?"
"I hear they just pulled in...we should hide." *He chuckled and nudged Jasper with a big grin as he found his spot and waited. Pulling Rose close to him and kissing her softly, he turned to Ryder and placed his finger on his lips to indicate quiet.*
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Post by Rosalie Hale on Sept 15, 2013 14:29:51 GMT -5
~Alice's words rang through the house and she smiled while shaking her head. Ryder was excited to see his aunt Bella and uncle Edward again, and was especially excited about seeing Nessie.~
Shhhh, they are on their way. Be quiet!
~she was more excited than she had thought she'd be; Renesmee had been the most important thing to her when she had been born. That child had brought together Bella and Rose to become friends, sisters. And now they were finally seeing each other again. She wished they'd hurry~
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Post by Jacob Black on Sept 15, 2013 14:47:09 GMT -5
Bella and Ness were coming, Jake's heart started pounding. Mixed feelings of excitement and nerves, not knowing how he would feel about seeing Ness for the first time since they left. Looking out the window, he saw Bella and Edward get out the car first. Jake had a smile spread across his face, no matter what Bella was his best friend. Both Bella and Edward was so natural together. Who would have thought he would ever be saying this, after how he had tried to win Bella's heart? Slow movements caught his eye. He hadn't seen Nahuel, let alone his..... HIS LIPS LOCKED ONTO HIS NESSIE!!!!! What the fuck was he doing? Why was his grubby hands on her hips pulling her closer. Worst of all...Why on earth wasn't she pulling away? She was letting him.
Anger built up inside him, animal instincts kicking in. Protect what was his, eliminate the threat. His skin began to crawl, the bones in his body getting ready to change, ready to adjust to the form he was about to take.*
"Everybody hide". *It took Alice's voice to make him realize he was at a party. Jake would ruin it if he burst out into the beast inside. Fading into the crowd, Jake would leave as soon as he could. He wanted nothing more than to wish Bella happy birthday and go. Maybe punch Nahuel on the way out.*
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Post by Seth Clearwater on Sept 15, 2013 14:58:02 GMT -5
Seth had been counting down the minutes until Bella, Edward and Nessa arrived. He knew that Jake was really anxious to see her again, but he was excited to see his best bud Edward again, it had truly been too long. He watched in silence as the other Cullen's got excited as they mingled with each other.
"When are they getting her Alice?" he questioned her, already looking and listening out for them, where were they?
He knew this would be the first time that they would be altogether again, and he couldn't wait to get this started. He had already been waiting to speak to Esme, he wanted more of her cinnamon rolls, and he wanted her to help him to make them. They would never be as good as hers, but it was worth a try.
He soon caught the sound of a car parking in the drive, turning as he nodded softly at Jake, this was it. They were here.
"Everybody hide!" he heard Alice call to everyone, looking for the nearest place, he hid behind a chair, the only chair left available.
It was happening.
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Post by Charlie Swan on Sept 15, 2013 15:05:28 GMT -5
~Things Still shocked him about the life he had welcomed with the Cullens, as he stood talking to Rose waiting on the arrival of his loved ones. A boy the rough age of 7 bumped into his leg, smiling down at him to make sure he was ok.~
"Sorry Charlie ".
~The little boy then called Rose mommy and hugged her leg! This.... This was Ryder???~ It's okay R...yder? ~ Charlie looked to Rose for confirmation, when she nodded it was like Ness all over again.~ Well it's Nice to meet you, young man.
~Taking off to find Sue again, she was Stood with Billy. Walking over he saw Jake at the window, a familiar look to his body and facial expression washed over Charlie. He was going to do that thing, he was....~
Ouch!! ~ Billy had rammed him with his wheelchair in a rush, that's when Billy told Charlie to wait. To not get involved. Alice's voice echoed through the room to hide, that's when he looked back and Jake was gone. There was nothing to it but to hide in the crowd, awaiting his daughter and gran daughters arrival.~
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Post by Edward Cullen on Sept 15, 2013 15:15:12 GMT -5
"...I know you have been wanting to see Charlie, and I had a talk with Sam and he allowed us to come back for a few days. It's your birthday, and Charlie wanted to spend some time with you" he smirked as he replied to Bella.
He knew that Renesmee was going to have a hard time with this, seeing Jake again. But he hoped that Billy would be able to help control him. But he hoped that it wouldn't come to that. Turning to Nessa, he placed his arms on her shoulders.
"I promise you, everything will be fine. Trust me sweetheart" he smirked as he placed a kiss on her cheek.
He could hear the thoughts of everyone as Alice told them to hide, Jake was worrying about seeing Renesmee, and Charlie was worrying that he would change.
"Let's go home" he smirked at Bella as they climbed the stairs as he opened the door, allowing them to go first. Knowing that they were truly home, having kept Alice's secret.
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Post by Bella Cullen on Sept 15, 2013 15:25:22 GMT -5
His words reassured her that things would be okay. Well, seeing Charlie would be nice. She wished she could see the others too, she missed all of them. Why hadn't they just gone to Charlie's place? She shrugged and placed a hand on his cheek with a soft smile. "Of course I trust you." She kissed him and took his hand, giving a look at Renesmee of confusion. She looked just as confused and wondering what was happening as Bella. They were led into the house and she heard faint sounds of music upstairs in the media room. Edward allowed she and Ness to go first. Taking her daughter's hand, she walked up the stairs with Edward and Nahuel flanking them. She smiled softly, "Relax...it's just going to be your grand--"
Her words were cut off when she pushed the door open and everyone in the Cullen family jumped up to yell "SURPRISE!" She literally jumped back slightly and covered her mouth. Alice was front center and no doubt the ring leader of this spectacle. Always the one who blew the smallest things out of proportion. There were balloons, decorations, cake, and everyone else...Rose and Emmett, with a little boy..Ryder? Oh he had gotten so big! Jasper, Esme and Carlisle, Charlie and Sue, Billy and Seth...Jacob. Oh he had come...She quickly looked at Renesmee who seemed to tense up. "Come on sweetheart, let's...come in before Aunt Alice fusses." She tried to make a joke.
"Alice this is...oh I missed all of you so much. Seeing all of you is the best birthday gift I could have asked for." She beamed and hugged her sister in law/best friend. "You're something else Alice." She looked over her shoulder at Edward. "You knew didn't you?" Narrowing her eyes playfully.
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Post by Nessa on Sept 15, 2013 15:32:15 GMT -5
-she didn't want to be a party pooper, but really.... as soon as she saw Jake her jaw dropped, her stomach tried to pry its way out of her throat and she felt tears spring to her eyes. She knew her aunt Alice had done this for her and her mom, but she didn't want to be here. Not with Nahuel and Jake shooting daggers at each other.-
Hi.
-she didn't speak loud, and immediately moved as far away from Jake as she could. Walking over, she squatted in front of Ryder and pinched his cheeks before kissing his forehead and then hugged all of her aunts, uncles and grandparents. She needed to get over herself. This party was for her mom, too. Her aunt had gone through a lot to get everyone here. Pushing away thoughts of frustration, she turned and smiled at the room-
How on earth did you all get here?
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Post by Nahuel on Sept 15, 2013 15:38:01 GMT -5
He watched her reaction and found the heated eyes of Jacob Black. There was anger and resentment there, he ignored it and smiled. Hugging Esme and Carlisle, whom he had become close to. Carlisle truly was like a father he never had. <I thank you for everything Dr. Cullen.> He would know. Smiling almost embarrassed, he nodded at Emmett and Rose before watching the interaction with Ness and Ryder. He had grown substantially. It was amazing really. <Getting big little guy.> He shook hands with Jasper and hugged Alice.
Bella introduced him to Charlie and Sue, Billy Black seemed to stay closer to a brooding Jacob. This was not going well, he did not want a confrontation, so all he did was give a curt nod in his direction. Moving over to where Ness stood talking, he slid his hand along the hollow of her back and smiled.
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Post by Alice Cullen on Sept 15, 2013 15:52:30 GMT -5
-my eyes met Edwards just as they walked in,I could feel some warring emotions wafting off my brother and I filed that away for discussion later. Running up and throwing my arms around Bella, hugging her fiercely, not wanting to let go. Now...
Now my heart was truly home.
I wasn't blind or slow or stupid. I noticed, instantly, the tense blanket wrapping around us all when Jake and Nahuel saw each other. But this was Bella's day. Nessie's day. I was reluctant to let my best friend go but I brushed a kiss over her cheek and just smiled, shrugging impishly at her comment. Turning to see how sullen Nessie was, I also saw she managed to suck it up and put on a pleasant face, if not a happy one. I wrapped her up, too and held her close.
As much as I wanted to huddle in a corner with her and my bestie, I couldn't. I left them to mingle and ran around the house, making sure everything was going smoothly. Snorting as Emmett likened me to the Energizer bunny on crack, I had to hand it to both Nahuel and Jake. They were managing to NOT even confront each other.
Good.
Carlisle had long abandoned the DJing gig, but I saw Seth had joined my Jazz and they had it all handled....
Things flowed along. It was so good to be here.
Disappearing for a bit, I returned, rolling out the huge 3 tiered cake with chocolate creme filling and vanilla frosting, little cut out fondant shapes of balloons and tiara's decorating it.
"Happy Birthday!" A great shout went up and I gladly stepped back, letting both Bella and Nessie blow out the candles, then happily gave over the cake cutting to Esme, squeezing her in a hug and kissing her cheek sweetly.
"Present time!"
A half hour later, I took both Nessie and Bella's hands and tugged them to the huge mountain of gifts. Plucking the ones from Jasper and myself out and handing them over. We'd gotten the most beautiful set of Jane Austen First Editions for Bella, all of her works. And for Nessa, I'd designed and made a sweet leather jacket patched together in a swirling pattern of soft pink and purple with slashes of gray. Tiny diamente sparkles covered it. Clapping in glee, I stepped back and into the arms of my Jazz as we watched them start to open them up-
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Post by Carlisle Cullen on Sept 15, 2013 16:11:34 GMT -5
The tension was thick in the room and I couldn't help but notice the look of confusion, helplessness and uncomfortableness that was rolling off of my Pooh Bear. She was looking between Nahuel and Jacob, and seemed to want Nahuel to get his hand off of her waist but unable to voice it. I shook my head and sighed before walking over to her and wrapping my arms around her, pulling her with me and smiling at the look on her face.
"Is that better, little one?"
When she nodded at me, I leaned down and kissed the top of her head. "Go open your presents. Alice put her heart into this for you and your mom. I'll be here if you need a break."
This was turning out to be quite a party and I was extremely happy that myself and my darling wife had decided to come. I walked back to Esme and wrapped an arm around her, my heart absolutely bursting with love. This was my family. And this was home. Forks... was home.
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Post by Esme Cullen on Sept 15, 2013 16:21:48 GMT -5
Washing the icing off my fingers after slicing and serving cake, I returned to Carlisle's side to watch the gift festivities.
Noticing that my baby Nessa seemed uncomfortable, I looked around, seeing that Nahuel was gently holding his hand on her back, and knew immediately what the problem was. I was so relieved when Carlisle stepped in and took charge, pulling her into an embrace. He always knew the right thing to do.
Watching as they opened their presents from Alice and Jasper, I retrieved our gifts to them both from the immense pile.
We had thought it over quite carefully. Nessa was easy - a sapphire and diamond pendant to symbolize her birthstone and our love for her, and a beautiful pair of Jimmy Choo boots, that were going to look great with the jacket she received from Alice and Jasper.
However, Bella was never much for gifts. A lot of thought went into hers. We had specially commissioned a beautiful Waterford crystal music box in the shape of a piano. Having furnished them with all the details, plus a CD, the music box was made to play the lullaby Edward wrote for her all those years ago.
Her other gift was a 10 volume set of the works of Shakespeare. It was a set printed on vellum in 1904. There were only twelve sets in the entire world, and the last one that came up for sale was over 60 years ago.
Smiling, and leaning into Carlisle's arms, I watched as our beloved girls opened their gifts.
I had never felt happier. If it were possible for me to cry, I would have. All our family under one roof again. We were HOME.
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Post by Emmett Cullen on Sept 15, 2013 16:23:13 GMT -5
*He whispered to Rosalie about the tension between Jacob, Renesmee and Nahuel. Was this hybrid dude with his little niece now? He cocked a brow and folded his arms across his chest, feeling the shift in the air for Jacob wanting to shift he was ready to step in if need be. There would be no disturbing this family get together, not on a day like today. Ryder came bounding up with the gift from them. For Bella, a long rectangular box that held inside two tickets to Shakespeare's famous works. Various plays that are only held in London in the fall. They knew how much she enjoyed to read, now she could see it come to life. Grinning, he moved to the corner and grabbed the helmet from under the table and walked up to Renesmee.* "For protection, I'm sure you won't need it but so your parents don't kill me..." *He chuckled and handed her the helmet in one hand, keys to her new motorcycle in the other. Custom made.*
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