Sorry about the long wait but there was school and then I was temporarily blind for a moment so I took a while :/ Anyway with the story

So where I live the school starts the second week of September. I don't know how it would've worked for Forks but in my story 2nd week school opens. I'm putting Edwards birthday at the 1st of September which means it's still vacation for him.

Charlie Swan was surprised when Edward Masen Senior burst though his office door.

"I want that man arrested for kidnapping my son!"

"What are you talking about? Who took Edward? When did this happen?"

Charlie was well aware that Edward had indeed not been living by his folks for the past few weeks. He had seen him hanging around Doctor Cullen and because Carlisle is a well respected man he didn't think anything of it but now that Mr. Masen was pressing charges it was a different story.

"That doctor. Came in my house punched me then grabbed my son!"

"When was this?" Charlie asked calmly.

"What does it matter?" The man answered impatiently.

"Sir, I cannot help you if you do not answer my questions."

"A little over a week." Seeing the Chief's expression he was quick to add "I thought he would've brought him back but now I realize that's not happen I want my son back and I want that man arrested for breaking and entering."

Charlie pretended he didn't notice that the man left out 'kidnapping Edward' but instead made a call to Carlisle Cullen instead.

"Cullen."

"This is Chief Swan."

Hearing the official tone Carlisle answered curtly "Chief, how can I help you?"

"I want to know what the hell you have done with Edward Masen."

"I don't know what you are accusing me of Chief. I certainly haven't hurt the boy in any way."

"Well Mr. Masen was just in my office demanding your arrest. He said you broke into their home. Is that true?"

"Yes it is. But I will have you know that there is a logical reason. Whatever happens the boy cannot go back to that house."

"Is he being abused?"

"We shouldn't talk about this over the phone."

"Carlisle it's late. I know you as a friend I know whatever you did it was probably for a good cause but as chief I must insist that you come into office tomorrow. Bring the boy. I will call Sue Clearwater and we shall discuss everything later."

Carlisle didn't get a chance to respond as all he heard was dial tone. He sighed. Sue Clearwater was a social worker. She was a kind woman who did her job well but still it would mean that Edward would be moved to a home and he was now starting to feel more comfortable here. There was nothing Carlisle could do though except go the next day and hope for the best.

***Positively Unexpected***

When Edward came downstairs there where two gifts on the table next to his breakfast.

Surprise was evident on Edward's face. He hadn't told the Cullen's it was his birthday so he wasn't expecting anything.

"These are two gifts for you for your birthday." Esme said with a smile.

"But I'm afraid they do not come with good news." Carlisle added, his face serious. "It seems as though your father has pressed charges against me for kidnapping and word has spread around Forks that you are staying with us."

Edward visibly tensed. He didn't want to leave, nor did he want Carlisle and Esme to face any consequences they might have to. This was the worse news to get on his birthday.

"Don't worry." Esme said, her calm voice soothing Edward. "We're going by the police station to meet chief Swan and Sue later today. It will work out. Whatever happens you're not going back. But anyway ... your gifts. Once is from a peppy young lady called Alice and the other from a young man by the name of Emmett."

Alice Brandon was a very beautiful and petite girl. She had short black hair which she always kept spiky. She was Edward's best friend since Pre-K and although he never told her about his home life he believe the short pixie knew. Alice had a way of just knowing things. It was one of the reasons Edward liked her so much. He didn't always have to say words. Sometimes she would just know what he needs, even before he does.

Emmett McCarty was Edward's other best friend and an unlikely one at it. Emmett was tall, burly and highly intimidating. He played almost every sport you could think of and looked as though he spent his life in the gym. He always gives off the 'dumb jock' persona but Edward knew better. One day sophomore year Edward was crying in the bathroom from the pain he had received that morning. Emmett came in and saw him. Edward thought that Emmett would've laughed at him or something instead the big bear locked the door, put a hand on his shoulder and said 'what do you need'. From that day on they were friends.

Smiling at the gifts he had gotten (gift voucher for clothes from Alice and a new classical CD from Emmett) he settled into a peaceful breakfast with the Cullen's. He was chastised for not alerting them earlier to it being his birthday or else they would've had a small celebration for him but he insisted that it was already the beast birthday ever without any of that.

Later that day though Edward was thinking to retract that statement. He sat in the back of Carlisle's Mercedes S55 AMG as they speed toward Chief Swans office.

"You're really quiet back there Edward." Esme noted

"He's going to send me back isn't he. If not there to some foster home. That's why they called Sue." It was no doubt that the foster homes in Port Angeles weren't the best but it was all the city had.

"Not if I have anything to say about it." Carlisle responded and Edward had never heard the man so determined.

A few minutes later Edward realized that instead of going straight like they should of Carlisle made a turn. When the pulled up in front of a small simple house Edward still didn't know what was going on.

"Where are we going?"

"To get us a bit of back up." Carlisle said getting out of the car.

Edward made to follow and lo and behold out of the house came none other than Emmett. Edward barely had time to get out of the car before Emmett gave him a bear hug.

"You should've told me." Emmett said, proceeding to squeeze Edward harder "I suspected but I wasn't sure. You should've told me. Dad could help."

Emmett's dad, David, was a big time lawyer. Like Carlisle he could get a job any where he wanted but chose to live in the small town. David came out of the house dressed in a suit and approached Carlisle. Edward wanted to be angry that Carlisle had told someone about his life but if anyone could make sure Carlisle didn't suffer repercussions it was David so Edward was more relieved that mad.

David turned to Edward. "There is one thing I need you to do though. You need to let a doctor examine you. A proper examination. We need to record everything and have the evidence."

Edward nodded meekly; he was still not comfortable talking to anyone about it. "Okay."

Everyone walked inside the house and Edward was face with a very irate looking Alice.

"I'm not talking to you. But my mom is a doctor to so she can do the examination and I'll be here for you. But I'm not talking to you!" the pixie said pouting.

"Sorry Ali..." he didn't get to finish before she cut him off.

"Why didn't you tell me sooner. I'm your BEST FRIEND Eddie. Yeah you have big hulk over there as well but I was your best friend from Pre-K. You know what happened to Ali and Eddie verses the world!"

Edward's head fell and he didn't respond. Mrs. Brandon noticed and shooed them out. "Go on ahead to the Chief's office ... you too Alice ... I'll bring Edward over when I'm done."

When everyone had left Mrs. Brandon, who Edward was told to call Mary, had Edward remove all but his boxers and let her examine him. Edward was reluctant to do so but she slowly convinced him to and she was shocked when she saw the scars along his back, his legs and arms. How she had the boy pass her office so many times and had never noticed, she didn't understand. She was kicking herself for never noticing how much pain daughter's best friend was in before.

She composed herself and continued to snap and document everything she found, knowing that if her reports matched that of Carlisle's they'd have a case. "It should be enough for Carlisle and Esme to be able to keep you."

Edward looked at her in the eyes for the first time. "Really?"

Mary took a seat next to him. "Edward you need to be honest. How are the Cullen's treating you?"

Edward wasn't sure what she was asking. "They've taken good care of me really. They've given me a roof, and food."

Mary shook her head. "Edward, just because you're not going back to your relatives doesn't mean you have to stay with them. I know they're feeding and sheltering you but are they care for you? You'd tell me if they were being mean or neglecting you. I mean I've worked with Carlisle for a few years but don't really know him or Esme and I know they have no experience with kids far less teenagers."

Edward shook his head. "No. They've been nice. I even got my gifts from Alice and Emmett which I usually don't get cause dad burns them. They're trying which is more than my parents and it can be easy to suddenly have a teenage child living with you and they've more than welcomed it. They're not being mean, I swear!"

Mary saw the tears starting to come to eyes. "I didn't mean to upset you Edward. I just wanted to make sure. "

Edward nodded and was happy when she allowed him to get dressed and led him the car so they could head to the Police station. As they arrived in the office Mary made him sit in the waiting area where Alice and Emmett were already waiting while she walked into Chief Swan's office.

***Positively Unexpected***

Chief Sawn was if possible more livid then when he found out Edward was taken from his home. He had ordered that Carlisle bring the boy to him, a boy that was nowhere in sight, a boy who's father wouldn't shut up and now Carlisle had brought David McCarty a very determine defence lawyer and with Sue their Edward Senior didn't have to guess to know they were trying to take Edward away and it was giving him one big headache.

"Look whatever they said I've been doing to my boy is a lie. He's safe with me and I want him home. This man came and kidnapped him" Edward Senior yelled.

"Kidnapped!" Carlisle said trying not to let his temper get the best of him. "You are all but killing that poor boy. I do not regret my actions."

Edward Senior made a move to attack Carlisle and Carlisle move to retaliate but Charlie Swan put himself between the two men.

Turning to Carlisle "Taking him from the house was reckless. You know that." Turning to face Edward Senior he began "Whatever you've been doing to that boy needs to stop."

"Abuse!" Carlisle yelled. "He's been abusing him for years.

"You have no proof!" Edward Senior yelled back.

"I am his doctor!"

"You are compromised!" Edward Senior said with a satisfied smirk knowing it was true.

"But I am not." The door opened and Mary Brandon came in.

"Chief Swan, Sue I must insist that the boy is immediately removed from their care , never returned."

Chief Swan looked at Carlisle, Esme, David and then Mary. "You took him to see Dr. Brandon."

Before Carlisle could respond Mary continued. "Mr. McCarty had me look at the boy. It seems he has been abused and malnourished for years."

Chief Swan went to pick up the paper work but Edward Senior got their first. "This could be from football or some other sport."

Chief Swan shook his head "Edward doesn't play sports. Even I know that."

"Edward is safe with me and my wife" Edward Senior insisted.

The room was filled with angry responses but it was Esme's that sounded out "Safe! Beaten and neglected by his relatives? Do you care nothing for his mental state at all?"

Sue then spoke up, raising her head from the medical report she was reading. "I have seen Carlisle reports of Edward's injuries and I'm looking at Dr. Brandon's and it all adds up. I will remove the boy and give him to someone else's care. I'll do the paper work back in the office. That's my final word. it's what's best for the boy."

"So he would be placed in foster care then."Edward Senior said, smirking cause he knew that foster care wasn't really a step up from his home.

Sue smiled. "He could. Or he can stay where he is already. With the Cullen's. He's safe there and better cared for."

"I agree." Chief Swan said.

"I'll do up the paper work then." Sue replied.

"Okay so take him away. Whatever. But do you really think the Cullen's are the best choice. Why not just leave him in foster care." Edward Senior said.

"How about we asked Edward what he thinks? If he doesn't want the Cullen's then Mrs. Brandon or Mr. McCarty would take him." Charlie suggested.

He walked to the door and asked Edward to come in and take a seat. Sue quickly informed Edward he would not be returned to his parents and told him he had a choice whether to return to Carlisle and Esme or not.

Edward looked at his recent guardians. "I would like to stay with them. They have care of me. If they do not think me a burden, I'll stay."

Carlisle was surprised whiles Esme was overjoyed that Edward wanted to stay with them. "We have already told you that you're not one. You'd be much safer with us than your family." Esme said.

"I'll do the paper work and then Edward will be your ward until he's eighteen." Sue said smiling.

"Fine!" Edward Senior outburst. "Good riddens child. But when these people out how much of a hell you are and kick you out don't come running back to me. Give me whatever paper work. I'll happily sign the boy out of my life."

"What if he changes his mind." Edward asked in a small voice, watching the back of his father's head as he stormed off.

"No worries there. I'll just throw some legal terms his way. He'll sign." Mr. McCarty said.

Charlie dismissed them happy to not have the tense adults in his office anymore and as they were leaving Mary stopped Carlisle as Edward went to meet up with Alice and Emmett to share the news.

"I spoke to him about your care, to make sure he was happy there." Mary revealed.

Carlisle tried to read her expression. "And?"

"You're doing something right. He feels safe with you. I know you work a lot but I think Edward would benefit from a positive father figure. This is the first time you're going to have to take care of a kid and a teenager at that. it won't be easy but he already likes you."

Carlisle took his leave and as he made his way down to Edward he couldn't help but smile. His wife had always wanted a child but of course he worked too much to ever help he raise one. Mathis was a chance for all of them. Yes technically Edward wasn't their son and just their ward but doesn't mean they couldn't treat him like their own. He saw how Edward was happy to be around Alice and Emmett and concluded he was never around the two enough even though they were his best friends ... his only friends. Carlisle hoped that from this day one everything change.

As Carlisle approached the group Edward turned to him.

"I'm tired. Can we go home now." Edward eyes grew wide as he realised what he said but Carlisle just smiled.

"Yes we can." Esme replied, a smile also on her face.

So there we are ... P.S. I have nothing against foster care I don't think it's bad or anything I just needed it to have a negative outlook so they had to put Edward with the Cullen's. Thanks for reading I apologize again for the wait .. Review if you please :D See you guys later