I put Ian in a blue sweater, some tiny jeans, and some white converse. After running a thin comb through his brown hair before getting dressed myself.
"He looks great," Paul says from the bedroom door. "His car seat is in the Volvo."
"Thanks, Paul." I say. "I have a question."
"What is it?" Paul asks as he lifts up Ian.
"Are we getting back together?" I ask as I stuff my small feet into a pair of blue flats.
"I hope so," Paul replies. "Are we?"
"Yes," I reply. "I have to go, I want to meet Renesme."
Paul carries Ian outside for me, and he stops him in for me. He kisses my cheek before he heads towards Sam's, he and Jared are shopping for tuxes. The wedding is tomorrow, so I won't see Jacob again until I come to Sam's after meeting Nessie.
I park the Volvo beside Emmett's jeep, that he doesn't even need anymore. I grab Ian's carrier, and I carry him inside. Maverick grabs the carrier from me and he gets Ian out.
"Sorry, had to." Maverick smiles as he stands up with my son in his arms. "Ignore Emmett, he is grumpy today."
"I will," I reply as we go upstairs.
A teenager with brown hair and brown eyes approaches me. "Are you Jodi?"
"Yes," I reply. "Are you Renesme?" I ask.
She places her hand on my cheek, and i see me proofing away. "Yes."
"It is nice to finally meet you, Renesme." I reply with a smile.
"It is nice to meet you, too, aunt Jodi." She smiles. "You can call me Nessie, they all do. But Benjamin, he calls me Carlie."
"Benjamin." I smile. "Of course. He is like that. I met him once."
"Me too, as a kid after you poofed out of here." Nessie winks at me. "Want to me a brides maid?"
"Yes, sweetheart." I coo. "Can I hold my son?"
"Yes," Nessie replies. "Can I meet him?"
"Maverick," I say. "Let me see Ian."
Maverick hands me my son, and I turn him towards Nessie.
"This is my Ian," I say to Nessie.
Nessie takes him gently from me, and smiles. "Hi, Ian, I'm Nessie."
Ian smiles up at her.
"Will he grow like me?" Nessie asks.
"Not as fast, no." I reply.
"A spell?" Nessie winks.
I nod. "I'll put a spell on him to age normally once he looks nine months. To age like a human."
"Ian is so cute," Nessie says. "He looks like you."
"So I've heard," I smile. "My protection spell almost didn't work, I almost died."
"And witch blood is immune to vampire venom." Nessie finishes. "I did my research when dad told me that you're a witch."
I nod, "exactly. I'd be dead, and Ian would be without a mom."
"I'm glad it worked," Nessie says as we step into the porch. "Does Jacob know your back in Forks?"
"Unless Paul told him," I smile.
"Are you dating Paul?" Nessie asks with a wink, rocking Ian.
"Yeah," I reply. "We got back together before I came here today."
"Sweet," Nessie says. "Here, go to La Push." Nessie hands Ian back to me. "Go see Jacob. He is at Sam's."
I kiss Nessie's cheek, and I go down to the Volvo. Alice gives me a hug, and Ian a kiss on the forehead.
"He's a doll, Jodi." Alice coos. "You made a beautiful baby."
"Thank you," I say to Alice. "I'll see you at the wedding."
I put Ian into the Volvo, and i get into the drivers seat. Edward is smiling at us as i start up the Volvo.
I park behind Paul's truck when I make it to Sam's, and grab Ian when the car is fully parked. I carry my son inside, and Jacob smiles when he sees me.
"Hey, little witch and little hybrid baby." Jacob greets. "Glad you made it back."
"Ian and I are moving back into my place in La Push." I say.
"Good," Jacob says as he hugs me with one arm. "We need our little witch back, plus her cute baby."
"I am glad to be back," I reply.
Jacob takes Ian gently, and goes to the kitchen with him. I have a seat between Jared and Paul, and I take notice of Kim on Jared's lap.
"Hey, Kim." I greet.
"Hey, Jodi." Kim greets with a smile. "Welcome back."
"Thank you," I reply as Jacob brings Ian back while feeding him.
"Hope you don't mind," Jacob says. "He got hungry. Emily changed his diaper for me."
"That's fine." I reply right as Paul puts his hand on my knee. "Nessie made me a bridesmaid."
"Alice chose mint dresses," Jacob says. "She made sure I knew."
"Me too," Paul grumbles. "Because I'm your date, and a best man. We have to wear mint ties."
"Poor baby," I coo as Jacob hands me Ian. "Hey over it."
I lay Ian on my chest and I burp him. Kim shoos Jared away, and she coos over Ian.
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Paul rides home with Ian and I, Paul has moved back in.
I change Ian's diaper and put a frog sleeper on him, then I lay him in his bassinet. Ian passes out as soon as he is down, and I change into some pajamas. I curl up to Paul, and fall asleep happy.
