Disclaimer: I do not own Twilight. But I am the proud of owner of a cup with Taylor Lautner in all of his pouty glory on it. It's pretty cool.

AN: I have put up some links for the OC characters in the story. It's just to give a better visual of what I want the characters to look like.

Bella woke up feeling something pressing down on her chest. Her eyes fluttered open and she saw Jacob's arm draped across her. She tried to push it off, which made Jacob groan in protest.

"You're cutting off circulation to my head. I can't breathe." she said with a grunt.

"Stop being so dramatic." Jacob said sleepily.

"Just move your arm. It weighs a ton." she said with a sigh.

His arm slid down to her stomach slowly. He traced lazy circles across her lower body with his eyes still closed.

"Happy birthday." he said into her neck.

She turned to face him with a smile. She had a feeling that this year was going to be different than last year. She hoped that she was right.

"What are you thinking about?"

"My birthday last year, this year is going to be different. I can feel it." she said with a smile.

He smiled before leaning in to kiss her. He pulled away still smiling.

"That's one." he stated.

"What?" she asked skeptically.

"My family has a tradition. When it's someone's birthday the person they are with gives them a kiss for each year that they've celebrated a birthday." he explained.

"Like the birthday slap game." she said in recognition.

"That reminds me, stay away from Quil." he warned.

"I can handle Quil." she scoffed.

"Your dad is waking up. I'm gonna go downstairs." he said pulling away from her reluctantly.

He kissed her quickly before getting out of bed. He quickly dressed and was out the front door before Charlie opened his. Charlie stopped outside Bella's door holding two gifts, both were unwrapped.

"Happy birthday."

"Thanks Dad."

"The one on top is from your mom." he said handing her the gifts.

Bella looked down to see the American Airline logo on an envelope. She pulled out two round trip tickets that she and Jacob could use within the year.

Charlie had gotten her a silver necklace with a heart locket.

"Dad, the dress you bought me for the wedding was enough. You didn't have to do this." she reprimanded politely.

"Sue said that it would look nice with the dress." he said in defense.

"So you take fashion advice from Sue now? I'm impressed." Bella said giving him a teasing smile.

Charlie and Sue had only been together a few weeks but Bella was happy for him. She wouldn't worry about him as much when she left for college next August.

Someone knocked at the front door and Charlie went to the window at the end of the hall.

"It's Jake, Embry, and Quil." he explained.

"Tell Jake that sausage and biscuits had better be on the table when I come down. I'm getting in the shower." she said.

"Okay." Charlie called from downstairs.

Half an hour later Bella and Charlie were playfully fighting over the bathroom mirror.

"Age before beauty young lady." Charlie said bumping her out of the way.

"You have a mirror in your room. I don't." she complained.

"So go use it." he said pointedly.

"You use it." she said pushing him out of the bathroom.

Jacob, Embry, and Quil laughed from downstairs. Bella was curling her hair when Jacob came to stand at the door. He stood behind her with his hands on her shoulders. The thin straps of her dress were even smaller in between his fingers. The silk fabric was smooth under his fingers as they moved along the small of her back. He kissed her bare shoulder before resting his chin on it.

"That's three." he whispered.

"The kisses can be anywhere?" she asked, her voice sultry.

"Mm hmm." he murmured against her neck.

"I'll have to remember that." she thought out loud.

"Out." Charlie called from his room.

"I'll be down in a few minutes." she said kissing the corner of his mouth.

"That doesn't count." he reprimanded.

"You have to kiss me, I know. That was a free one." she stated.

"Now Jacob." Charlie said coming down the hall.

Jacob passed Embry on the upstairs.

"Happy birthday." he said leaning against the doorjamb.

"Thanks." Bella said with a smile.

"This is from me and Hannah." he said handing her a small box.

Bella opened it seeing a charm bracelet identical to the one that Rachel and Hannah wore. Two charms dangled from it. One was two hands forming a heart. The second was a half-moon with a star dangling from it.

"Thank you. This is really nice." she said hugging him.

"Suck up." Quil said from the stairs.

"Shut up." he warned.

"Come here Quil." she called.

"That's gonna be one crowded bathroom." he said, stating the obvious.

"Embry needs to change. You and I are going in my room." she countered, glaring mockingly at him.

"Woo hoo!" Quil said excitedly.

"Hey!" Jacob yelled from downstairs.

"Quil?" Charlie asked from his room.

"Yes sir?"

"Have you ever dated Bella?"

"No." he said with a laugh.

"Have you ever had sex with her?"

"No sir, I have not." he said earnestly.

"Then you can stay in there as long as you like."

Bella laughed as Quil followed her into her room.

"You are going to hit me once, and that is it. Do you understand?" she questioned.

"Yep." he said quickly.

"Make it count." she encouraged.

He smacked her upside the head gently.

"Is that it?" she asked in confusion.

"Yeah." he said slowly.

"Jake made me think that you would knock me out or something." she said rolling her eyes.

"Just because I did that with Leah doesn't mean that I would do that to you." he said rolling his eyes back at her.

"I bet you enjoyed it a little too much." she said, laughing lightly.

"I did. But now I have to watch my back on my birthday. Leah just might come after me with a bat." he said unsurely.

Twenty minutes later Bella was downstairs eating breakfast when the phone rang.

"I'll get it." Jacob said picking up the house phone.

Someone was talking loudly on the other end. He handed it to Bella with a half-smile.

"Hello?" she asked with trepidation.

"Hey there, birthday girl!" Renee said loudly.

"You don't have to yell mom. I can hear you." Bella urged.

"Sorry. I didn't think that you could over the rain and thunder." she said bashfully.

"It's okay."

"How are things?"

"Things are good."

"Do you have plans for today?" Renee questioned.

"Actually some friends of mine are getting married today. Dad and I went out to dinner last night and Jake and I are going to do something tomorrow. Thank you for my present." she said earnestly.

"You're welcome. When are you coming down? I miss my baby." she said sadly.

"I don't know yet. I haven't talked to Jake."

"Well you had better get on the ball. I can't keep picturing him as a two year old when I talk to him. That's all I remember about him."

"I sent you pictures." Bella reminded her with a laugh.

"I know, but I would still like to see him." Renee reasoned.

"Well, sometime in the next year you will see him."

Jacob, Embry, and Quil looked at her with questioning eyes.

"My mom sent the two of us tickets to see her for my birthday." she explained.

"How cool is that?" Quil asked thumping Jacob on the shoulder.

"I'm still here." Renee said.

"I know mom. I have to go. We have to be in La Push right now."

"We're late, great. Pushy Bella isn't far behind." Quil said under his breath.

Bella smacked him upside the head as they headed out the door. Quil and Embry rode with Charlie while Bella rode with Jacob. She noticed a box propped against the gearshift and looked at it curiously.

"What is that?" she enquired.

"Your birthday present, you'll get it later." he explained.

He put it in the glove box as they drove down the highway. It would be forgotten for the rest of the day.

XXXX

Hannah, Rachel, Leah, and Bella sat in Sue's room waiting for Emily to come in. The door opened slowly and Emily came in followed by Sue and her mother. Emily had her hair down, but swept to one side. It fell in waves over her right shoulder, covering almost half of her scars. The lace halter bodice was pulled tight, showing off her curves. The skirt fell just below her knees in a bell shape.

"You look beautiful." Bella said with a smile.

"Thank you." Emily said smiling shyly.

Rachel picked up Bella's wrist, taking in the bracelet.

"I had said that I was going to get you this, but she beat me to it." Rachel growled in aggravation.

"Technically Embry did too." Bella reminded her in a teasing manner.

"Don't get me started on him. I have your present in my purse."

"It can wait. I don't want to take attention away from Emily." Bella said to dissuade her.

"I don't mind." Emily said to voice her opinion.

"It ties in with the bracelet anyway; mine kind of goes with the one that Jake made you." she said reaching into her purse.

She handed Bella a small box. Inside the box was a heart charm that had the word sisters etched into the center.

"Thank you." Bella said hugging Rachel.

"You're welcome. Let me put it on for you." she offered.

Rachel slipped the charm onto the bracelet easily while everyone else helped Emily with her make up.

"It's time." Emily's dad said from the door.

The girls lined up at the back door waiting to go out. Leah as maid of honor went first, followed by Rachel, Hannah, Bella, and Kim. Everyone was silent as Emily walked down the aisle.

Sam watched Emily's every move as her dad gave her away. He let out the breath he was holding as he took Emily's hands in his.

Not even the rain could ruin the day as it fell in a mist. The sun peaked through the clouds as Sam and Emily recited their vows. The crowd clapped loudly as they were announced husband and wife. Sam picked Emily up before kissing her.

They walked down the aisle arm in arm as the wedding procession followed. Jacob took Bella's hand and placed it in the crook of his arm.

"You look nice. I haven't told you that yet." he complimented her.

"I'm wearing the same thing that four other girls are wearing." she said with a laugh.

"They don't look as good as you do. Sam's brother in law can't stop staring at you. I think I'll help Sam remind him that he's married." he said possessively.

"Be nice." she warned.

"I always am." he said in defense.

"No phasing just to scare him. Mike is still called a liar." she reminded him.

"Serves him right, he shouldn't have cheated on Jessica." he said with a scoff.

"You look good too. I might have to ask Rachel to take a picture. You don't dress up enough."

"I don't have a reason to." he reasoned.

"What if I told you I think it's sexy?" she whispered in his ear.

"That's a completely different story." he said pinning her against a tree.

He leaned down as her fingers grazed his neck. His lips brushed against hers as she opened her mouth to let him in.

"Where are Rachel and her camera when you need her?" Jared asked as he walked past.

Jacob flipped him off but didn't pull away. Bella smiled against his lips before pulling away.

"How many is that now?" he asked.

"You're supposed to keep track, not me." she reminded him with a wistful smile.

"Damn, I guess I'll just have to start over again starting with the next one." he said with a lopsided grin.

"It sucks to be me." Bella said with a laugh.

He winked at her before pulling her back into the house. The house was full of laughter and yelling as they came through the back door. Everyone crowded around Sam and Emily as they opened their wedding gifts.

Bella leaned against Jacob, taking everything in. He rested his chin on her shoulder, kissing the hollow of her neck. He held up one finger so that she could see it. She turned her head to look at him and he gave her an innocent look.

"I'm not falling for that." she admonished.

He pouted before grinning from ear to ear.

"I think it's time that Jake and Bella and Embry and Hannah head back outside." Sam said once they were done.

"Why?" Bella and Hannah asked at the same time.

"This is going to be good." Quil said with an evil laugh.

"Come on. It's better to get this over with now. We're lucky it's not cold outside." Jacob said leading Bella out the back door again.

Charlie was outside holding the water hose. Ryan stood a few feet away.

"I guess we're going first." Bella said as Seth turned the water on.

"Front and center you two." Charlie said pointing in front of him.

Bella wrapped her arms around him Jacob's neck and he wrapped his around her waist.

"Do we have to do this now?" Jacob asked as Charlie aimed the nozzle.

"Yes." The entire pack said at the same time.

"I've got clothes that you can change into Bells. Don't worry." Rachel reassured from the sidelines.

A rush of cold water hit them before Bella could reply. Jacob protected her by turning them so that he got most of it.

"You were right Billy that was fun." Charlie said once Seth turned the house off.

"I told you so." Billy said gruffly.

"What the hell was that?" Bella accused giving Jacob a pointed look.

"You have just been initiated Bella my girl." Rachel said handing her a towel.

"What?" she asked, her eyes searching Jacob's.

"Whenever one of the pack seals the deal they and their imprint get hosed down. Your dad and Ryan decided that today was a good day to do it. Let's get you changed." Rachel said in Jacob defense.

"What about Hannah?"

"Emily has clothes for her."

Rachel walked away leaving Bella still clinging to Jacob.

"You couldn't warn me?" she asked, hurt.

"I didn't know that they were going to do it today." he said with a laugh.

"Why haven't I heard of this before?" she questioned with a sigh.

"Because it's a secret."

"Well Kim knows." she stated pointedly.

"I imagine that Jared will be cock blocked for the rest of his life."

Bella shook her head with a laugh.

"You're lucky I love you." she said kissing him.

"Turn the water back on Seth." Charlie said.

"I'm done!" Bella said before quickly pulling away.

Embry and Hannah stood a few feet away as Charlie handed Ryan the hose.

"Can you give us a minute?" Hannah asked Ryan.

He nodded with a shrug.

"You've been distracted all day, what's going on?" he questioned in worry.

"Looks like you had reason to worry." she mumbled.

"What?" he asked with furrowed eyebrows.

"I'm pregnant. I found out this morning." she said quietly.

"We aren't doing this. You're going to have to wait Ryan." he said loud enough for everyone to hear.

"Why?" Ryan asked.

"Yes, we are doing this." Hannah said giving Embry a pointed look.

"No, we aren't." he countered.

"Damn it Embry, I'm pregnant not a porcelain doll." she said in frustration.

"Turn it on Seth." Ryan said darkly.

"Go easy Ryan." Leah said.

"We don't need any favors." Hannah interjected.

"You tell 'em Hannah!" Quil cheered.

"Shut up Quil." Embry said getting in front of Hannah.

"You are not taking all of this yourself." she said before the hose was turned on them.

Hannah gasped as the cold water hit her full force. Ryan had done what she had asked him to do for once, even if Embry didn't like it.

"Okay, enough." Sue said.

Seth turned off the water as Jacob handed Embry and Hannah towels. Embry shook his head in frustration as he dried himself off.

"Hannah I have some clothes inside so that you change." Emily said with a smile.

"Thank you." Hannah said following her into the house.

"You don't need to worry about her so much." Jacob said as the girls walked away.

"You should listen to your own advice." Embry said giving Jacob a stern look.

"I guess it's something that we both need to work on." Jacob said in agreement.

"Yeah." Embry said with a shy smile.

"Looks like Leah's laying the smack down on Ryan."

"Can we not talk about him right now?" Embry asked with a sigh.

"I know he's not your favorite person, but you have to get along with him because he's Hannah's brother."

"You sound like Bella." Embry teased.

"She's starting to rub off on me." Jacob said bashfully.

Bella came out of the house with Rachel, Emily, and Hannah. Nadine walked up to Hannah, putting a hand on her arm.

"That can't be good." Jacob observed.

"My mom doesn't even know we're together." Embry said, suddenly scared.

"Well you had better go tell her moron." Jacob said shoving him towards Hannah.

Bella walked over to where her dad sat with Sue and Billy.

"Hey, birthday girl." Sue said hugging her.

"Hey." Bella said with a smile.

"You don't have anything you want to tell me, do you?" Charlie asked from beside her.

"Like what?" she questioned in confusion.

"Billy and I aren't going to be grandparents?"

"When I find out you two will be the first to know after Jake and mom." she said with a nervous laugh.

"You would tell your mom before you would tell me?" he asked, hurt.

"She lives for that kind of stuff."

"Point taken." he said in agreement.

Rachel came over and put a hand on Bella's shoulder.

"Emily's getting ready to throw the bouquet."

All the girls formed a line. Emily stood a few feet away and threw the flowers over her shoulder. Hannah caught them and someone said, 'We all knew you'd catch it.' It sounded like Mae.

Charlie came to stand next to Bella a few minutes later.

"I need to go. I've got to work the graveyard shift tonight. I'll see you in the morning." he explained.

"Okay. Be careful."

"I always am." he said hugging her.

People started to leave half an hour later. Quil had offered to take Billy home so that Jacob could take Bella home. They were pulling up as the mailman was putting the mail in the mailbox.

Jacob went inside while Bella went to get the mail. She was going through it when she saw an envelope with writing she recognized.

"I got a letter from Alice." she said as she walked into the house.

She followed the noise that Jacob was making and found him in the kitchen.

"Your faucets broken." he said wiping water off of his face.

"I'll call someone in the morning." she promised.

"You don't need to do that. I'll fix it." he said reaching under the sink for Charlie's toolbox.

"You don't have to." she said, opening the letter.

She sat at the table while he took off his jacket and rolled up his sleeves.

Bella,

Happy birthday old lady! All of us miss you and wish we could be there. Tell Jacob that I miss his hugs already. Tell Charlie that my life isn't the same without him. Jasper pales in comparison to my knight with a holster and gun.

I know that I'm being silly, but now that everything is in the past we can afford to be silly. No more worrying Bella my dear, promise me that. Because your future is pitch black as far as I can see except in one area.

I had a vision of you at Charlie's. You were visibly pregnant, and there was a little girl who looked like she was about seven, maybe eight. She looked just like you Bella, she was beautiful. This won't happen anytime soon. Charlie had a full head of gray hair. He really will be a silver fox; his wife is going to be a lucky woman.

Tell Hannah that her son will grow up to be a good man. Strong, smart, and he will have a caring, giving soul. Just like Embry.

Back to you, Emmett and Rosalie say that they can't wait to see you. You will be accepted into the University of Tacoma. Congratulations! Carlisle has already written you a letter of recommendation. Let me know when you need it and I will send it out.

I want you to be happy. No more looking back. You have someone who loves you more than life itself. You are one lucky girl, never forget that. You have family and friends who would put their lives on the line for you. I would do it again if I have the chance.

I love you so very much,

Alice

Bella set the letter down before standing. She stood next to Jacob, leaning against the counter.

"What did Alice have to say?"

"I'm going to the University of Tacoma apparently. Emmett and Rose can't wait."

Jacob bit back a growl at the mention of Rosalie's name.

"You need to be nice to her. She isn't going anywhere and neither are you. You'll just have to get used to her." she said to soothe him.

"It doesn't mean that I have to like it." he said with a sigh.

"How do you feel about having two kids, possibly more?" she questioned.

"Alice has seen our kids?" he asked in shock.

"Just our oldest, I was pregnant with our second. We're going to have a daughter who likes exactly like me."

"At least she'll be beautiful." he said looking at her.

She smiled shyly before averting his gaze.

"What?" he asked with a sigh.

"How did I get so lucky?" she asked with a light laugh.

"You were a saint in your past life?" he offered.

"Maybe." she said laughing again.

"Then I must have had a really hard life." he thought out loud in concern.

"Why do you think that?" she asked.

"How else would you explain my life? No one would believe me. I'm not sorry that it happened. It gave me you." he said leaning down to kiss her cheek.

"That's number twelve." she said with a sigh.

Jacob put the tools back under the sink after testing the faucet.

"Alice says that she misses you." she said as they sat down on the couch.

He pulled her into his lap, intertwining their hands. He looked at the bracelet she had gotten for her birthday, tracing the charms with a finger.

"This is from Rachel?" he asked holding the heart between his fingers.

"Yeah."

"Maybe she isn't as bitchy as I thought." he said eyeing it in suspicion.

"You push her buttons. She's going to react." she countered.

He pulled something out of his pocket and held the box from his car out to her. She took it from him pulling the top off. Inside was a key.

"What is this?" she asked in confusion.

"It's to the car that I am working on for you." he explained.

"What?" she asked turning to face him.

"Clementine isn't going to last much longer. I got you a car." he said with a sincere smile.

"Oh my God." she said throwing her arms around his neck.

"I'm glad you like it even though you haven't seen it yet." he said with a breathless laugh.

"I'm sure I'll love it."

He tightened his grip on her once she turned and leaned her head against his shoulder again. Things were slowing down for them. The whirlwind that they had been sucked into for the past nine months was finally over. They could relax and enjoy being together. They had earned it.

AN2: I want to thank each and every one of you for reading this story. Like with all of my stories; I didn't expect much of a response when it first started. I am so appreciative for every review and every time that I saw that someone had added this story to their favorites list. I cannot thank you all enough. I love each and every one of you more than words can say.