I thought we should start the end of our story with a great quote from Dominic Toretto portrayed by Vin Diesel.
Rhea's POV
*Six Months Later*
It's been nearly six months since the Pack banned all Cold Ones. Alice fled right away. She claimed that she had a vision of her true mate and that he was waiting for her. Bella and Edward put up more of a fight. But I never wavered. None of my blood was used to turn them into Nightwalkers. They only left after Colin crossed the border, jaws snapping.
Carlisle and Esme wanted some time alone, presumably to get used to their new vampiric forms so they went on a worldwide vacation. Last I heard they were living in South America.
Rose and Emmett traveled for a little while, going back to each of their hometowns before finding a small house in California. Rose told me that she wanted to enjoy the sunshine for as long as she could.
Savanna surprised me by staying in Forks. We had several long talks where she told me she was enjoying her time with Ryan. They were slowly developing a relationship. They are currently sharing an apartment and are talking about getting a dog.
Jas and I are still living with Dad. I always told him that he could kick us out at any time but he insisted that he's spent too many years alone in the house to do it again. Although he has been spending more time with Sue Clearwater so Jas and I were looking at any houses or apartments for sale.
Since we graduated high school the next logical step would be to either attend college or get a job. I've decided to do both. There is an online degree in childcare that I could get from the University of Washington Seattle. It worked out that I could maintain a part-time job and still attend classes in the morning, via video software. For a part-time job, Savanna and I work at the local daycare center. I work primarily with the babies right now while she works with the three to four-year-old toddlers. It's a great way for us to reconnect.
Jas took the work route. He once mentioned to me that he's never been a police officer in any of his careers. He was always worried that his secret would be revealed. I mentioned to Dad in passing that Jas is interested in his work. So Dad took Jas on a "ride along" so to speak and the following day give him an apprenticeship. Dad says that within the next year or so Jas could be a deputy.
"What are you thinking about?" Jas asked, pulling me from my thoughts.
"Just... everything that's happened in our lives these past few months. How peaceful it's been," I answered, looking at my husband. "I can't believe that they left. Relations with the pack have never been better."
"I know. All because of you. My amazing and incredible wife. How was work today?" Jas sat down on the sofa beside me.
I curled into his arms and told him about my day. "Everything went great. The kids there are angels when they want to be. But I wasn't feeling the best after lunch."
"Is everything okay?"
"Yeah. When I got home I got some amazing news."
Jas looked at me in confusion. I reached into my pocket and pulled out an item wrapped in toilet paper. I gave him the item and waited. His eyes widened when he realized what I handed him. In a flash, I was off the sofa and being spun around the room. Jas finally set me down before planting kisses all over my face. The item fell to the item fell on the coffee table and two little lines stared back at me.
"My amazing, incredible, beautiful wife," Jas whispered as he held me close.
*Ten Years Later*
Ten amazing years have passed with very few worries. Jas and I now have three beautiful children. Eliza, our eldest (9), Allison, our middle child (6), and Weston, our youngest (4). Over the years we've had an amazing life. We stayed in Forks for a few years before traveling down the coast. We found an amazing house in a small town in the upper part of California. Thankfully it's only a few hours from Dad's house so we visit nearly every weekend. Dad redid Bella's room into a kid's room. There were bunk beds and a twin so each kid gets their own space to sleep. The only downside is the arguing to see who gets the top bunk. Usually, it's Eliza since she is the oldest.
I continued my education in childhood care and own my own in-home daycare business. Jas became a deputy in Forks under Dad and continued the career path in our new town. Last year he became the head deputy, in line for the next sheriff. Also last year I made the transition from full Human to Nightwalker. It took so long because I wanted the kids to be a bit older just in case something went wrong. But it didn't.
We still keep in touch with most of the Cullens. Rose and Emmett have three kids as well. Twin boys, Asher and Adrian (7), and one girl, Selena (3). Last they told us Emmett was a forest Ranger and Rose owned a hair salon. Carlisle and Esme recently had their first biological child, a baby boy. His name is Carter and he just turned one. Savanna and Ryan don't have any kids yet but I know they are in their future. Right now they are just traveling and seeing the world.
Bella and Edward kept their distance. About eight years ago we bumped into them just outside of Forks. Bella begged again to be changed into a Nightwalker so she could see Dad. And again I refused. Things got heated quickly and Edward had to drag Bella away. Thankfully they were the only problem we had to deal with. Carlisle sent word that Bella had been changed into a Cold One to the Volturi so they were not an issue. Alice did come around but she didn't want to be changed. She just wanted to apologize for pushing me aside. She explained that what she was truly looking for was a picture-perfect family and for a while, she had that and when she saw Bella and me for the first time it only mattered how we fit in that family. After meeting her true mate and feeling true love she knew that what she did was wrong. It took a few months but I forgave her. For a wedding gift, Jas and I gave Alice and her mate, Kayden, the Nightwalker cure. So far she hasn't used it but we wanted her to have that option.
"Mommy, Lizy won't give me my truck," Weston said beside me. I put my journal away to find Eliza and Weston fighting.
"Liz, give him back the truck," I said sternly, using my 'mom' voice.
"But Wes took my car for my Barbies and they are going to the beach, they need something to drive in," Eliza said.
"Wes... Did you take your sister's car?"
"Yes," he said quietly.
"Give it back and Lizy will give you back your truck."
"Okay."
He ran to the kitchen and came back with a pink convertible car. Eliza took her pink car and Weston took his truck. I gave them both a kiss on the head before walking into the kitchen. Allison was sitting on the counter with a bowl full of cookie dough. Next to her stood my glorious husband who was taking the cookie dough and placing it on the baking sheets.
"Crisis averted?" Jas asked, not looking up from his task.
"Crisis averted. And what are you two up to?" I asked, kissing Allison on the forehead before stealing a bite of cookie dough.
"Well, Ali wanted cookies so we're making some."
"Yummy, the perfect dessert."
"What were you doing?"
"Just writing everything down. Starting with the move to Forks. I think the kids should know. Besides it makes for a great story."
Jas leaned over the island counter and planted a kiss on my head. "A great story. Speaking of Forks Charlie called. He wants to know when we're coming up again."
"Let's go tonight. We all have a long weekend ahead so why not take advantage. You two finish the cookies and I will go pack."
"Mommy, I want my boots like Papa's," Ali said.
"I'll pack them." I placed another kiss on her forehead before calling the other two in from the living room. I sent them to their rooms to go pack before following them to make sure they didn't just pack toys.
I watched my family with a soft smile on my face. I never thought that I could have this. But I am so grateful to whatever or whoever allowed for this to be possible.
AN:
Thank you so much to all the fans who stuck with this story. For a while, I lost my inspiration for the story. Hopefully, I've found a way to give Rhea and Jasper a happy ending since they both deserve it. Not sure when I will be updating again but just know that I haven't given up on any of my stories.
Pictures of what I think the kids would look like.
Eliza - Portrayed by Raffey Cassidy
Allison - Portrayed by young Sabrina Carpenter
Weston- Portrayed by this adorable boy I found on Pinterest
Asher and Adrian - Portrayed by Dolan Twins
Selena - Portrayed by young Jamie Lynn Spears