And here is the first chapter of Planning! I have to thank FantasyLover74 for the title. I was stuck, and you really helped. Okay, I don't own anything recognizable, and please review!

Two weeks had passed since Christmas. Those two weeks had been the happiest of my life, and I found myself happier and happier. I wasn't sure if the happiness was all my own, or reflections of Embry's happiness, but I liked it. Embry and I were falling deeper and deeper in love with each passing day, and we would talk for hours at a time without getting bored. If we spent all day together, we'd lay in our separate beds at night, using the mind connection to talk longer. With the upcoming wedding, we had a lot to talk about, but sometimes we got to know each other again, playing question games and just making each other laugh. We spent every second we could together, but those seconds were slowly becoming less and less. With the planning of our life together, we were working more to put money into our savings. That meant longer hours and less lunches together. I'd even started to take a few night and weekend shifts, for overtime.

However, we did take one weekend just for us, and after a long Saturday out together, Embry and I were at our respective houses to get ready for our engagement party. The moms had rented out a restaurant our for an engagement gift, and we were hosting quite a large party. The people that meant most to us would be there, which meant family, the pack, and our friends. Embry's grandparents were even coming down, and the Cullens were coming for the celebration (despite being unable to eat).

I dressed simply in a basic little black dress, paired with silver flats and jewelry, and at six-thirty, Embry picked me up. We went on to the restaurant and prepared ourselves for assault. Everyone was there when we walked in hand-in-hand, and we were passed around for congratulations and hugs. We talked and mingled, catching up with the pack and talking about everything under the sun. We ate finger foods and drank sparkling juice like we were actually civilized, and it was nice to act grownup.

"Leah!" Daniella called, waving me over to wear she and Zeke were standing. "Dear, you look beautiful."

"Thank you," I said, blushing a bit.

The two hugged me, then Zeke put a hand on my shoulder. "Welcome to the family. Please, remind me of the date? Cassidy mentioned it, but I forgot."

I smiled, pleased to have a reason to say it. It felt more real when I said it out loud, and Embry loved it when I did. He wasn't in sight, but I knew he'd hear it anyway. "April fourteenth."

"Oh, a spring wedding will be lovely," Daniella said, clapping her hands together. "I can't wait. Embry's my first grandbaby to get married, and maybe there'll be a great grandbaby in the near future?"

I tried my hardest to keep a straight face. I really didn't feel like explaining my 'condition' on what was supposed to be a happy night, so I was relieved when Rosalie found me, slipping an arm around my waist.

"Zeke, Daniella, this is my best friend, Rosalie," I said, changing the subject as I slipped an arm around her waist as well.

The two stared at Rose, amazed by her beauty. It was the first time I'd ever seen them quiet, and finally Daniella spoke. "Those Venezuelans keep winning Miss Universe, but it seems like all of the beautiful people are here in Forks, Washington."

Rosalie, usually difficult around strangers, actually laughed. "Thank you. You're Embry's grandparents, correct?"

"Yes, we are," Zeke said, holding out a hand. "How do you do?"

"Fine, thank you," she said, shaking his hand. "Leah, Renesmee was looking for you."

I nodded, then pulled away from her. "I'll be right back. Or not." I held out my arms as my niece darted up, jumping up into my arms and nearly knocking me off balance.

"Hi, Aunt Leah," she said, smiling widely. "Momma let me come to the party!"

"Hi, Nessie," I said, propping her on my hip.

Zeke and Daniella didn't escape her notice, and she didn't escape their's.

"This is your niece?" Daniella asked, smiling when the baby waved.

"Yes, I am," Nessie said, smiling at the older woman. "Grampa married Nana Sue, so now Aunt Leah and Momma are sisters."

"She's simply adorable," Zeke said, studying her. "How old is she?"

Rosalie answered before I had time to think about it. "She's four, but she's small for her age."

Nessie nodded, continuing to smile. "I'll be grown up one day, though. Then I can have a wedding like Aunt Leah!"

"But not too soon," Rose said, running a hand down the baby's hair.

"Daddy says not until hell freezes over."

Zeke and Daniella laughed jovially at her while I bit my lip and Rose stifled a laugh, her eyes darting around for Bella or Edward. "And that's the one thing your daddy and I agree on, but remember how we're not supposed to over share, and we're not supposed to repeat things Daddy says if Momma wasn't around to hear him say it?"

Nessie's mouth made an 'o'. "I'm sorry, Aunt Rosalie! I forgot!"

"Are you her aunt too?" Daniella asked, looking perplexed.

"Yes, her father's my brother," Rosalie said, motioning to Edward, standing across the room, and giving her a scared look. "We try not to use bad language around her, but sometimes people forget."

"Her uncles are terrible," a voice said from behind me, then the person was slipping past me to hug Zeke and Daniella. "Hey, Mimi; hey, Gramps."

Nessie reached out for Embry when he let go of his grandparents, and he took her from me, throwing her into the air. "Uncle Embry! Momma let me come to the party!"

He grinned back at her, holding her at arms length by her underarms. "I see that! How much sugar did Aunt Rose give you before you came?"

She giggled, making a 'shhh' sign with her finger on her lips. "Jacob isn't allowed to know. She said it was a surprise for him!"

"Well do you want to go find Jacob?" he asked, whispering conspiratorially.

"Yeah!"

"I'll take her," Rosalie offered, holding her arms out for the baby.

Nessie jumped into Rosalie's arms, and then they went to find Jacob. I shook my head and rolled my eyes, just waiting for something to explode. Embry's arms surrounded me, though, distracting me.

Daniella shifter her attention back to us, looking to her grandson. "I was just asking Leah if there were any great-grandchildren appearing in the near future?" This was one of the times that her tactlessness was bothering me.

"We'll see," Embry replied with a roll of his eyes. "But we're not planning for any right now." I'm so, so, so sorry Lee.

It'll be okay. Just change the subject. Tonight is all about us.

"Well, where are you going to live?" Zeke asked, and I sent up a silent prayer of thanks.

"I bought some mountain property with my savings and we break ground Monday," Embry said, smiling happily since he got to brag. "It was my Christmas gift to Leah, and kind of a warm-up to proposing."

"I've taught you well, son," his grandfather replied, mock-applauding.

I grinned, leaning my head against his shoulder. "He's too good to me."

I could practically hear Embry's eye roll. "You keep saying that, but at the end of the day you're the one who makes sure the laundry's done and I've eaten something other than red meat."

"She's already a better wife than me, and you aren't even married," Daniella joked. "Ezekiel's the one who makes sure I eat my vegetables and have my head screwed on right."

"Well my mom is a neat freak, and my dad died from a heart attack. I just want him fresh and clean and healthy," I said with a shrug.

Embry kissed my head. "And I love you for that, but I think I can eat a steak without a salad and be okay."

I playfully elbowed him. "But you won't because you know it bothers me."

Zeke and Daniella chuckled at the exchange, then let us free to talk to more people. By the end of the night, we'd been poked and prodded, hugged and kissed, and interrogated to the highest form of the art. Everyone congratulated us more as they left, then the restaurant staff came in to clean up as we left.

While we loved the company of our families, we were glad to go, because - true to his word - Embry had decided to make a camp for us on the property. We stopped by at our respective houses to get clothes and camping stuff (changing out of our 'fancy' clothing while we were at it) before heading to the property that would soon be our home. We set up a campfire and a weatherproof tent (for my benefit, as I'd grown accustomed to sleeping protected from the elements), then settled in for the night, cuddled in blankets and talking.

"I thought I was going to phase when Daniella started talking about babies," I said, resting my head in the crook of his neck. "I felt sorry that I wouldn't be able to give her any great-grandchildren."

"Well, we'll see about that," Embry said softly, kissing my head.

I looked up at him, a small smile playing on my lips. "You really want to be a daddy, don't you?"

He nodded, smiling shyly. "And I don't care if you can't have kids, even though I think you can. If we adopt, I'll still love the baby just as much, and I'll still love sharing the experience with you."

"You know what?"

"What?"

"You're amazing," I said, a full smile spreading across my face. He was just too optimistic sometimes, and I didn't know what I'd do without him. "I love you, Bry."

"I love you, too, Lee." His lips descended to mine, and we shared a sweet kiss.

After the long day and night, we didn't do much more talking, or anything else for that matter. We put out the fire and went into the tent, where we went to sleep for the night. It was a relief to just have a calm night after the crazy day, and I knew Embry felt the same.

Things were starting up for us, and it was going to be an interesting ride.

A/N: Reviews, please?

~Sidney