A/N: Sorry! Wow I cannot believe that it has been almost three years since I've updated. Thank you everyone how has reviewed! I really appreciate the support you have given me, which is why I never gave up. I really had tried to write something to continue the story within the last three years, but everything I wrote…did not seem to agree with what I had in mind for the story.

I am sorry I did not include individual review responses in this chapter. I could not remember if I had replied to any of the reviews and felt it best to just address general questions this time and I promise next time I will reply individually.

Thank you so much once again for sticking with me! I know a lot of you have been patiently waiting for an update.

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"So," Esme called from the kitchen as heard the front door open. "How was your first day?"

The boys grumbled about feeling like they were in preschool all over again but were willing to humor Esme.

Alice quickly bounded from the entry into the kitchen, excitement clearly evident on her face.

"It was so much fun! I met a lot of really interesting people. It was a little awkward at first but eventually everyone warmed up."

Esme smiled widely seeing her daughter so happy.

"And what about the rest of you?"

Rosalie just looked at Esme as if it were a stupid question and then resumed texting on her I-Phone.

"We had a wonderful day." Jasper finally commented, seeing as Rosalie wasn't going to say anything.

"Yeah, the football coach saw how well I did in touch and wants me to join the team. He said that at training camp their first string tight end tore his ACL." Emmett added.

"That's great Emmett." She turned to look at Edward. "And what did you think Edward?"

He pulled down his shades to look at Esme. "It was scary."

Esme didn't quite understand what he meant.

"The girls got a little carried away and sort of followed him everywhere."

Esme's rosy lips turned into a small grin. "Now don't be absurd. I am sure they didn't follow him everywhere."

Jasper and Emmett couldn't help but laugh.

"No, they followed him everywhere." All three of the boys shivered.

Alice couldn't contain the peals of laughter that escaped her.

"Fan girls are definitely terrifying." Edward commented replacing his shades over his eyes.

Jasper and Emmett agreed.

"That's why you should carry mace." The boys simply rolled their eyes. It would not look good if they maced a fan.

"No," They turned as Carlisle walked into the kitchen, his I-Phone to his right ear. "They are taking some time off."

He smiled at his clients/children.

"We're just going for a change of pace. They've need some time to breathe. Thank you for your offer, but we'll have to decline. Well, it was nice to talk to you."

Rosalie had already stormed up the stairs to her room before Carlisle could greet her.

"I take it she still doesn't like the idea of moving to Washington?" Carlisle asked as the other children huddled around the counter top snacking on some fruit.

The guys merely shrugged.

"You know how Rosalie gets. She's used to being in the spotlight."

"So you mean being a total diva." Emmett chuckled at his joke.

Alice socked him in the arm.

"What? You know it's true. I love my girl but come on."

Jasper and Edward grinned but otherwise did not comment.

"Well, like I said, after a month, if you guys want to do some work and travel feel free, but I also want you to enjoy the year." Esme smiled at Carlisle. It had been a hard decision for them to make considering Rosalie had been so against it, but they knew their adopted children also need some normalcy in their hectic lives.

They were young and even thought the industry turn over rate was quite high, Carlisle and Esme believed that they would be able to assume their positions on the A-List in no time at all.

Also Jasper was still having a hard time getting over the scandal that the paparazzi had started during the last Fashion Week in Milan.

One of the other models accused the poor boy of inappropriate behavior including drugs and a proposition for sex. None of it was true, but the paparazzi had had a field day. Eventually they had to pay millions in damages and slander, but the damage had been done.

Jasper wasn't sure how to address his adoring fans that looked up to him. Before their break he had made a quick public apology that his character had been called into question but otherwise had said very little on the matter and internalized what he really felt.

In an act of solidarity the group, minus Rosalie, had agreed that if they all went into a yearlong break together, it would take away some of the heat Jasper was feeling. The paparazzi couldn't say that this affirmed the validity of the accusations without accusing all of the Cullens and Hales.

She understood her children's feelings and had supported their decision a hundred percent, so she didn't understand why Rosalie had to be so difficult.

Alice and Emmett had disappeared to their rooms so it left the four of them standing around the island.

"Don't worry," She turned to see Edward leaning on the granite counter tops. "She'll come around."

Esme smiled. It was just like Edward to try and assuage her fears.

"Jasper, Edward let's go shoot some hoops." Emmett called as he bounded down the stairs and out the front door.

Edward looked at Esme before she dismissed him with a small wave to follow his brothers.

It warmed her heart to see them so relaxed.

"I think we made the right decision." Carlisle smiled softly at his wife. "Even if they all don't realize it yet."

Esme nodded in agreement.

"I do too, and it does have its upside to it too."

Carlisle quirked an eyebrow at her statement. "Well, they are so popular right now it will definitely generate a bunch of hype when they finally return to the industry."

He placed a small kiss on her forehead. "I just hope Rosalie will realize that quickly. Her attitude is affecting Jasper's mood. He feels guilty."

Esme hoped so too, but only time would tell.