Disclaimer Nope still don't own Twilight. You know who they belong to.

Here it is. Sorry for the major delay seeing how I wanted to take my time on this just so it would make sense also not to mention RL has been a bit of a doozy and hopefully cover everything that's happened. See you all at the bottom!

Brief timeline of events

Forks serial killer case 2009-2011

Trial Mid to late 2011- Sentencing-early 20120

Rosalie and Emmett's baby was born in May 2012

Hope this clears up a few things! Enjoy!

Epilouge

1 year later

Feburary

Bella

I wish I could say after I was released from the hospital that things settled down.

In the past year and a half, a lot has happened.

First being with the trial. James and Laurent were in separate trials and it took a couple months for each of them. Having to give my testimony for both cases were not only draining but I knew it would be a long road to recover not only with me and my family but for the victims' families themselves.

I knew the trial would stress my sister out especially with her pregnancy so it was best that she had stayed home and Emmett went to represent her as well. We did keep her updated though.

Not to mention Rose attended both sentencings no matter how many times we convinced her not to because it would've added more stress to her and the baby.

Laurent had pleaded guilty and testified against James so he gotten a bit of a lighter sentence. He was sent 10 years to life with a chance of parole.

James however, his trial took a bit longer because he chose to not enter a plead. His trial was the most draining because not only he had to testify, but all of the families of those he killed, (myself included since I worked the cases) had to testify as well.

His prison sentence was nine years to life with no parole.

Will I ever forgive them for what happened?

No. How can I after everything?

"Bella."

I looked up and saw Angela sitting across from me in Starbucks early Sunday morning in the middle of Feburary. Every week we try and get together to catch up. I know that she's kept her distance for a while after what happened with me. It really did feel nice to catch up with someone and she understood that I needed space for awhile there while some others well, not so much.

"Sorry," I said sheepishly. "Just thinking."

"I see," she said. "What time are you all getting together again?"

"Around 2. I know Rose has to get things ready ahead of time with Charlie," I replied.

Charles 'Charlie' Henry McCarty was born two months after James' trial. Though Rose's pregnancy wasn't smooth sailing at first, she did give birth at 37 weeks in the middle of May. We couldn't be more thrilled at his arrival after a chaotic, emotional time in our lives and I couldn't be more thrilled to become his aunt.

He's going to be a year old soon and it amazes me that he continues to grow.

I know between me and Rose; more Rose especially, she wished Charlie was alive to meet his grandson.

"I need to see him sometime, I feel like every time I see him, he get's bigger," Angela gushed.

"I'll talk to Rose I'm pretty sure she wouldn't mind," I said. "I do need to prep

Even though the cases are closed for good, work did change everything.

I had served my suspension and my medical leave at the same time only my medical leave was extended for a bit. Even when I went back to work, I felt out of place after everything.

I have experienced PTSD and sought out therapy three months after the incident. It wasn't until the trials started and when I had to testify, it brought up more bad memories that I didn't know. Now I only go once a week. Also in between everything, I had to cut back on my hours not only for my mental and physical health but seeing everything made me realize how life can be short and anything little thing can change in an instant.

Don't worry I'm still helping out with crimes and everything just not as much as I use to.

After our coffee meet up, Angela and I parted ways as she went to meet up with Ben while I head to Rose and Em's place for everyone to meet up. Every Sunday, we would meet up at Rose and Em's place or mine for our weekly Sunday dinner catch up. We do see each other during the week when we can as well.

-LINE BREAK-

"Babe can you grab the charger cord in the living room?" Alice called out to Jasper.

"Don't you think that'll wake the baby up?" Jasper asked.

"He'll be up in a few for a bottle," Rose replied as I laid out the utensils in the dining room table. "Em should be back soon with the ice."

"Are you sure you couldn't get Mom and Phil to come?" I asked.

"Believe me, I tried but they said they would make it up when they come back from their second honeymoon," Rose said. She placed her hands on her hips as she surveyed the dining room table.

"Wait, how many have they been on?" Em asked as Rose and I shurgged.

I walked over towards Rose as she checked over anything before we were set.

"Dad would be proud," I said.

"You think?" Rose asked.

"Yeah, I mean I know what I did last year almost got me killed and I would imagine how he would feel about that," I said. "But he would be proud. Even if he didn't show it a lot."

"Right," Rose said with a smirk on her face.

"Guess who's finally

As for Edward and me?

We are taking our time with this relationship. Between his issues and my trauma after what happened with work and the case, we thought it would be best to try and not rush into anything. I know it must've pained Edward for a while but he's been doing his best as I did the same.

It worked out the way it did because if we jumped into the relationship while the case was going on, well...let's just say it would end in a disaster.

As for how everyone reacted?

Alice was fully supportive surprisingly and Jasper it took a minute or so. Rose was much more apprehensive than Emmett was though he was guarded at first. I can understand that since they were in the same grade years ago. But Emmett came around and it was only Rose that took time and she had accepted it.

Me and Jake are civil. We didn't speak for a good while despite the case closing and the trials. It hurt us equally because not only we knew each other since we were kids but we knew someone who was never coming back.

Maybe someday our friendship will be back and I know it won't be the same as it was before.

I quietly excused myself to the fire escape outside Rose and Emmett's apartment. I stared out at the sky as I saw that it was cloudy as usual with the sun making an attempt to appear. I let my mind space off as I looked back on the past few years and how long has it been since this case started.

I don't know how I'm continuing to survive day by day after it all went down, but I did.

"Bells? Eddie's here," Em said.

"Can you not call me that?" Edward's voice rang out as I tried to hide a laugh.

"I'll be there in a minute," I said as my brother-in-law disappeared inside.

I looked over at the sunset one last time before climbing through the window and headed down the hall to greet Edward.

I know for a fact Charlie would be proud of me but also he would want me to move as well. Time will tell that if I will ever feel the same as I did before the murders. I knew then I was slowly grasping the terms with my father's death. This takes it to another level.

To the victims and their families, I hope that they would find peace in time.

A/n Well here we are. I can't believe this is all over. It's been a good journey but I'm sad that this is over.

I can't believe this story got the attention that it did and I have a feeling

As you know, there is NOT going to be a sequel. Maybe I might do a one shot in the future of where our characters are after everything who knows. I do have plans to go back and do some editing on a few chapters once I have the time.

I can't thank you all enough for sticking by me on this. I know I've met some criticism and what not, but it happens and I don't regret this story at all. I thank you all for your support and endless patience (even if I did disappear for almost a year without updating this .') but I'm forever grateful and appreciated for your support.

I hope to see you all around soon.

Thank you once again.

Always,
Vicky