Not a Genetic End

Ch. 24 Recovery

Author's Note: Thank you GothChiq80 I am the same way about venting. I really appreciate your review and my other two reviews as well. This is the end of this story. My next Twilight story will be a bit different it is a Jake and Nessie story. I also will be starting a bunch of other stories. Anyway thank you to everyone who had supported this story. I hope you enjoy this chapter.

[Six weeks later]

(Leah's point of view)

After my break down or whatever it was I finally started to deal with everything. The meds were helping. The therapy was slow at first but now it's better. Honestly the biggest help was Dr. Cullen who called in daily and checked on me. I got to have private talks with him. We talked about the pack and my past in general. It was stuff I obviously couldn't talk about in therapy. I also admitted to him I felt so bad for how I treated everyone.

I was finally released and able to go home. I was beyond ready to go home and work past all of this. I had missed Adam and the kids so much. My biggest issue these days was my guilt. How would I make this up to the people I love? I felt really bad for the way I treated Charlie. I knew both my parents would be upset at how I had acted.

I had already planned to talk with Charlie after I got settled. Adam picked me up. We headed over to Emily's. I felt so nervous. Would everyone forgive me? Would my kids be able to forgive me? Adam pushed me in the house. First Abby ran to me then Zoe right behind her. The boys came screaming for me down the stairs. I had missed them so much.

As I put them down Emily was standing there with Sam near her. Emily pulled me into a huge hug. Sam even patted me on the back. "How are you Leah?" Emily asked softly. "I'm doing a lot better. Em thank you so much for taking such good care of my babies." I answered. "Leah I love you and your kids and I'm always here for you and for them. Plus Taylor loved having Zoe here." Emily said. We both laughed.

{A few days later}

Charlie had been staying with the Cullen's. He didn't want to stay in the house without Mom. I called the Cullen's. "Hello can I speak to Charlie?" I asked. "Sorry Leah but he's not feeling too well right now." Esme said. I felt panicked and asked. "What's wrong?" "He's got a bad case of the flu." She answered. "Will you please tell him I called?" I requested. "Yes of coarse I will dear. He'll be so happy to hear from you." Esme said. "Also can you tell him I hope he feels better?" I said. "I sure will." She said before we hung up.

I told Adam Charlie was sick when he got home from work. I was worried. Adam called Jake for me. After he talked with Jake for a while he said they would be by the next day. I was a little nervous to see more people. I knew I would have to pretty much apologize to everyone. Adam invited Seth and Brianna and their kids over. It was so good to spend time with my brother. We both decided we needed to spend more time together.

I woke up early. After breakfast I got the girls off to school. Adam went to work. The boys and I watched some TV and relaxed. I made lunch and then Taylor stopped by. I knew he was checking on me. I didn't mind too much. I agreed to let him pick Abby and Zoe up. I started on dinner. Adam called and said Jake, Nessie, and Bella would be over after dinner.

Adam promised that they would understand why I acted the way I did. I wasn't too sure. I didn't want Jake or Nessie upset with me. I heard a knock at the door. I was so nervous I was shaking in fear. Jake hugged me first. Then Nessie hugged me. I couldn't let her pull away. "On Nes sweetheart I'm so sorry. I completely screwed up." I said starting to cry. "Leah you were sick and sad. And you were right I will hopefully never lose my Mom." Nessie said. I nodded.

"I'm sorry for everything I said to both you and your Mom." I said turning to Bella. "I'm sorry Bella." I said honestly. Bella didn't look angry at all. "Leah I know we don't have the best history but you're my step-sister and I really do care about you." Bella said. I nodded and then asked. "How's Charlie?" "Carlisle promises that Dad will be fine. Dad wants to see you but he doesn't want you or the kids to get sick." Bella answered. I started crying again. Adam was right by my side.

A week later Charlie was much better. Esme invited me, Adam, and the kids over for dinner. When we arrived Charlie was sitting with Emmett and Jasper. They were watching a baseball game. Charlie stood as quick as he could when he saw me. I could tell he had lost weight.

He smiled and threw his arm around my shoulder. "How are you kids?" Charlie asked. I laughed and said. "Better than you old man." Charlie chuckled. "Dinner's ready for the humans." Bella said laughing. During dinner I kept bugging Charlie about his health. "I'm fine Leah." Charlie promised. "You need to take care of yourself." I said. "I will I want you to also Leah." Charlie said.

I smiled at him. "Maybe we could make sure that each of us is taking care of ourselves." I said. "How can we do that?" He asked. "You could I don't come over for dinner you know like once a week or something. I know the kids would love to see their Grandpa Charlie more." I answered. I heard Charlie swallowed and said. "I would love to Leah." "Charlie I'm sorry for everything I said. I didn't mean any of it." I said. "I know Leah its okay." He responded.

Things changed for the better. I went back to work. Adam stopped needing to travel so much for his job. Everyone was so supportive of the recovery. I got closer with Charlie and also Bella. I had never imagined that Bella and I could get along. Adam and I were better than ever.

"Hey Baby." I said as I came in. I noticed there were candles lit. Dinner was already on the table. There were even roses. "What's going on?" I asked seeing Adam in my favorite suit of his the gray and silver one. I looked down at my silky skirt and black top. I suddenly felt undressed. "Happy Anniversary Leah. I love you so much." Adam said. "I love you too." I responded. We are dinner. Then my amazing husband took me to our bedroom and we made love.

As I watched my amazing husband sleep I once again couldn't believe this was my life. I had four amazing kids and a great job. I would do it all again. I would live through all my pain. Adam was my imprint, my soul mate, my everything. Adam made my whole life complete.