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Thanksgiving
was an amazing day. There was a lot to be thankful for and it spilled over,
making everyone feel a bit cheesy. They ate a delicious meal, shared their
wishes for the following year and played several games after dinner, leading to
hours of laughter, memories and love.
The
day after Thanksgiving, Rose, Alice, Emmett and Jasper drove back up to Seattle
with promises of coming down soon, as their schedules allowed. Carlisle and
Esme pulled out the numerous tubs of Christmas decorations, making a big deal
for Jake, as they set up their home for the holidays. Edward and Bella went out
with Charlie, Edward Sr. and Elizabeth, enjoying the last few days together
before Charlie was flying back to Jacksonville and Edward’s parents drove back
up to Seattle. Over lunch on a cruise on the Columbia River, Charlie explained
his plans for the rest of the year.
“I’m
flying back to Florida and spending a month there. I want to celebrate
Christmas with you. I know you won’t be ready to travel,” Charlie nodded. “So,
I’m hoping, if it’s okay, if I bring Sue with me?”
“Are
you dating her, Dad?” Bella asked, waggling her brows as she nibbled on her
lunch. Charlie blushed and nodded, a shy smile spreading over his face. “Good.
But, if she treats you poorly, I will kick her ass.”
“Really?”
Edward deadpanned. “How? You’re down a leg.”
“Or
shove a crutch up her ass,” Bella smirked, elbowing Edward’s side. “Semantics,
Dr. Masen.” He chuckled, kissing her temple and slid his arm around her
shoulders. She leaned against him, her eyes fluttering shut.
“Mom,
what about you and Dad? What’s the plan for the holidays?” Edward asked.
“You
can always come up to visit us in Seattle,” Elizabeth suggested. She noticed
that Bella blanched and pushed her plate away. “At some point, you will have to
come up and meet with a real estate agent. Though, your home may not sell right
away due to the damage from the quake.”
“That’s
why I got the apartment,” Edward nodded. “Once it sells, then I’ll start looking
for a new place down here.”
“What
about your furniture?” Edward’s father asked him.
“It
goes with the house,” Edward replied, his voice dark and his eyes swirling
angrily. “I want to start fresh. I want to choose the furnishings for my new
place, with some help from Bella.”
“Good.
You need a warm place. I love your house, but it was very cold on the inside,”
Bella chuckled. Edward sighed, agreeing with her.
“Do
you know when you’re going to come back up to Seattle?” Elizabeth pushed.
Again, Bella shifted and she quickly excused herself, hobbling back to the
bathroom.
“Mom,
you’ve seen how mentioning Seattle is impacting her. Why are you pushing it?”
Edward growled.
“Because,
it’s a legitimate question, Edward,” Elizabeth said. “We brought you your car,
but if you want to move, you have to begin the process of selling your house.”
“I’ll
come sometime during the week. I need to pick up, pack up my clothes and have
them for when I move into the apartment,” Edward said, crossing his arms and
glaring out the window, watching the passing scenery as they floated on the
Columbia River.
“Lay
off, Liz,” Edward’s father chided. “I know you’re trying to help, but it may
just backfire on you.”
“Okay,
fine,” Elizabeth said, huffing out a breath.
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