His Golden Haze Part II

Bonfire

A/N: The end of my semester is coming so my updates won't be as frequent but once it's done, my updates will come faster!

Chapter 4: Bonfire

Renesmee POV:

The sounds of Jay and the other pack kids laughing and having fun is music to my ears. It's easy to say that's how all my fellow imprintees and Leah feel too. We were all cooking up a storm for the bonfire tonight. Since it is still cold out, we were sticking with comfort foods like chilli and cornbread. The guys would really like that too, especially because it's Emily's recipe.

I'm so relieved that my morning sickness was only in the morning today. Being hunched over the toilet is not how I want to spend my day. Tonight, after Billy tells a tribal story, Jake and I are going to announce that we're expecting. So far, only Emily, my family, and Jake's sisters know. I can't wait to tell everybody the news, we haven't had a new baby since little Ethan!

Jake and the guys were getting the fire ready since it was starting to get dark out so Billy sat with the kids in the living room to watch a cartoon. Jay was completely enthralled with all of the characters and let Billy know all about that while he sat on his lap. Jake came in once they got the fire started and came up behind me and kissed me on the cheek.

"Dad has some cherry tomatoes in the fridge just for you." he told me as he placed his hands over where our child is growing.

"Mmm, that sounds so good."

Ever since Jake cooked that delicious tomato soup, I've been craving tomatoes like crazy. I have it with every meal, it's just great with everything. While everyone got their bowls of chilli and cornbread, I got my cherry tomatoes and headed out to the fire. Everyone seemed happy to be together tonight. Having kids really changes the dynamics of pretty much everything. The kids were definitely excited to hear Billy's story while eating a delicious dinner.

Jake volunteered to feed Jay so I happily watched my son eat while I chowed down on my cherry tomatoes and a piece of cornbread. Billy told a story about a mother and her children. It really spoke to me. The moral of the story was that nothing can compare to the immense love a mother has for her children and what she'd sacrifice for them. The story reminded me of Mom, she would've really liked it.

"Jacob, you wanted to say something, right?" Billy turned towards us.

"Yes." Jake said while taking my hand and standing up, "I asked my father to the this story because most of us here are parents and can relate to it."

"As a mother, the greatest joy I have in life is watching my son grow up every day and I can't wait to watch my youngest child catch up with her brother."

I expected some gasps of shock but everyone got super excited and hugged both Jake and I. Billy's face brightened at the thought of yet another grandchild coming into his life. Jay happily informed everyone that congratulated me that he is the coolest big brother ever and that the baby is in Mama's tummy.

"Have you thought about any baby names?" Kim asked excitedly.

"We haven't really discussed it actually." I admitted, "Jake really likes Chloë though, it's really pretty for a girl. We haven't thought of boy names yet."

"I have a gut feeling it's going to be a girl. Oh just imagine how much fun our little girls will have together." Rachel held both my hands.

"Rach, we didn't find out the sex of Jay until he was born." Jake chuckled, "I'm sure it'll be the same this time around."

"A girl can hope." Rachel stuck her tongue out.

"I'll be happy as long as my baby is."

We spent the rest of the night chatting with our family, eating, and listening to great music. When Jay started to get fussy we decided to say our goodbyes besides Jake needed a good night's rest since his first day at the auto shop is tomorrow. He didn't need to work but he wanted to still connect with the world. I decided once the baby is born and I'm all healed up, I'll start giving out piano lessons.

Jay fell asleep in the car during the ride home so it was breeze tucking him in for the night. Stitch slept on his dog bed and did his business on his potty pad like a good boy, potty training him is easier than I thought it would be. I talked on the phone with Grandpa Carlisle, as I do daily, for my over-the-phone prenatal check ups while Jake was in the shower. He would be coming down to Forks with Aunt Rosalie when I start feeling contractions. I'm pretty sure the rest of my family will come too but they'd stay over at Mom and Dad's until the baby is here.

As I undressed to put on my favorite night shirt, I inspected my belly. Rebecca told me that women usually start showing earlier on their second pregnancy than they do on their first. Three weeks along, I see very little difference. I just look bloated.

"You just keep growing in there, little one." I whispered.

I slipped into my nightshirt and brushed the tangles out of my hair while I waited for Jake to get out of the bathroom. I just realized that Jake would be away from home while he's at work. I mean deep down inside I know that him going to work meant that he'd not be home with Jay and me, but the thought of not having an entire day of just me and him and our son saddened me a little. He only took part time since Aunt Alice has been looking over our stocks but we haven't been apart like this since we were dating. I recall the pain I felt when he was away very vividly, I wonder if it would feel the same tomorrow morning. I'll have to give Rachel a call. I quickly dialed her number and she answered on the second ring.

"What's up, Ness?"

"Jake starts work tomorrow." my bottom lip quivered.

"Oh, Nessie." Rachel sighed knowingly, "It won't be like the other times, trust me."

"It'll still hurt though, right?" my tears threatened to spill over.

"It will a little, but it gets better once you're used to it. You know he'll come back right now it's just the pregnancy hormones talking. You and I both know you're going to be okay."

I took in deep breaths and nodded, "Right. I'm just overreacting a bit. Thanks, Rach. I'll talk to you later."

"Bye, Ness. Give Jake a kiss for me."

"I will, bye." I ended the call.

I hardly noticed Jake standing by me, so when I looked over my shoulder it was a little surprising to see him standing there. He looked a little worried so I'm sure he heard it all. I have to reassure him that I'm okay before he talks himself out of going to work.

Jacob POV:

"Oh, honey don't be worried. I'm going to be okay." Nessie said as she put down her brush and wrapped her arms around me.

"I'll quit if you need me to." I would, "I didn't realize that the timing isn't right, we're having a baby."

"Don't talk yourself out of this, Jacob."

"I could start working after the baby is here, it would be easier this way."

"No, no, no." She shook her head, "Just because it's easier doesn't mean you should do it. Our stocks aren't flourishing enough for us to just sit here living in luxury."

She has a point. We wanted to make our own money so we wouldn't be freeloading off of her family.

"And we still have to connect with people. We can't just shelter ourselves to just our family." She pointed out.

"You're right." I trailed my fingertips along her back, "It'll be hard leaving you and Jay but I need to do this for our family."

I tilted her chin up and she gave me her pretty smile. I beamed right back at her before placing a kiss on her lips. We deepened it for a little bit before we parted and I told her that I love her.

"I love you too. Let's go to bed." She took my hand in her's and led me to our bed.

We slept peacefully as we always did. Face to face, arms and legs entwined together. This would only be comfortable for her for a little while so we'd do it until she wasn't anymore. Our peaceful slumber was greatly appreciated.

That is until my alarm went off.