Have I ever mentioned how much getting feedback on my story makes me smile! Well it does! Big thank you to everybody who commented! I had originally thought to put this in Charlie's POV but I want to keep the story simple so my chapters are either going to be Bella, Jace or Edward.

BPOV

As we stepped off the plane I looked around and didn't spot Charlie anywhere so we made our way to the baggage claim. I kept a tight hold on Jace's hand and Edward kept a tight hold on mine. To everybody around us we probably looked like a family on vacation, and while we were technically on vacation it was hard to see past the fear of Charlie's disapproval.

As we make to grab our luggage off the rack, Edward gives my hand a quick squeeze and gives a slight nod over his shoulder. I turn around to see Charlie getting out of his police cruiser. I hated riding in that thing. He used to pick me up from school in it and I swear it was the most embarrassing thing ever.

"Bells!" He calls and waves with a smile, it's not his happy smile because his eyes don't crinkle, but it's still not unpleasant.

"Hey Dad!" I shout back which causes Jace to look around in excitement.

"Grandpa?" He calls and tries to break free of my grip which I do not allow.

"Hiya Bells!" Charlie says as he strides over. He smiles at me and follows my arm down to the little boy clinging to my hand. "You must be Jace?" He says. He looks back up at me for confirmation to which I just give him a nod and a small smile.

"Yes! And you are my Grandpa Charwie!" Jace says excitedly still trying to break loose of my grip.

"Right you are young man!" He says with a smile, it almost crinkles his eyes. My father's real smile always makes the skin around her eyes crinkle.

I finally let go of Jace and as soon as I did he made a B-line for Charlie's legs. Jace wrapped his arms around his grandfather's legs and Charlie looked taken back for a moment before he bent down and scooped him up.

"Well now! You feel like a strong sturdy young man! What is your mother feeding you?" Charlie asked him with the look of surprise. I roll my eyes at him, as if I wouldn't make sure my son was well fed! I almost feel insulted until Jace replies.

"Mommy takes food away from! She says that I can't eat all the time otherwise I'll get sick." He pauses for a moment then grins at me and continues "One time I took the whole box of cookies into my room and mommy caught me and told me that unless I start eating real food she wouldn't buy anymore cookies." He looked just like he had that day, afraid. There is nothing more terrifying to a 2 year old than not getting any more cookies.

"Well son I hate to do it but I agree with your Mom. Cookies aren't healthy for you and you need to eat other food as well." Charlie looked at me and smiled his real smile this time. I guess I wasn't such a screw up after all. "Bells aren't you going to introduce me to your friend here?" He looks pointedly at Edward.

"Grandpa! That's Edward Mommy's boyfriend and my Daddy!" Jace says with such enthusiasm.

Charlie looked so shocked you'd think that an alien had landed and said they only came down for a taco. "But… I thought..? Bells? What?!"

"Hello sir my name is Edward Cullen, it's a pleasure to meet you and an honor to be in a relationship with your daughter and act as a surrogate father to your grandson." Edward was so calm all the time it pissed me off. If I had been him I probably would have peed my pants.

"Daddy?" Jace piqued up "What does sirgate mean?" He looked so confused and stumbled over the word surrogate, too darn cute.

"Remember how we talked about how I'm not really your dad?" He asked.

"Yeah but you loved me anyway?" Jace said with a nod.

"Exactly! A surrogate is someone who acts as a parent of a child who isn't really theirs." He smiled and took the reaching Jace from my father who just looked at him in wonder.

"Well you certainly have a way with him. Let's go everybody dinners in the oven and I'm sure Jace could go for a nap." He stated as he led the way to the squad car and popped open the trunk for us.

I looked in the back seat and saw a car seat which made me feel better about not having brought ours with us. I strapped Jace into his seat and then climbed in the back with him. Let Edward sit up front so that Charlie won't get any ideas of him being arrested.

The car ride back was uneventful and it started with small talk but ended in silence, which was fine for me. I had to be the worst mother in all of history because I was secretly hoping that Jace would refuse a nap and not leave Edward and me alone with Charlie. As our trip came to a close Charlie pulled up in front of a moderate sized house, two stories but not overly large. It was the same house we had lived in when I was growing up.

Jace was looking at the house in amazement; it reminded me of how sheltered he was between his age and my limited funds. Edward looked very calm from the front seat and would look into the rear view mirror every so often and smile at me.

We pile out of the car and just like before we left Jace insisted on getting the door for me, which made Charlie smile as well, he'd been doing a lot more smiling than I thought he would so far on this trip.

The smiling didn't last long though, after a pleasant dinner, which Edward excused himself from claiming he wasn't feeling well after the flight, Charlie came into the kitchen while I was doing dishes to discuss Jace, and the role Edward would play with in his life.

"Bells, now I know you aren't a little kid anymore and you don't need your old man telling you how to raise your kid but have you really thought about how this relationship you have with Edward is going to affect Jace?" He eyes me warily as if he's waiting for me to snap at him. "I know you and your mother were having problems when you and Edward met but don't think that running away is going to help anything either."

"Dad, Edward is great with Jace, he takes this relationship very seriously and so do I. Jace needs a dad and Edward has stepped up to be that for him." I can't help but feel the smile that spreads across my face as I think about all the wonderful things Edward has done for us. "He is really acting like a role model for Jace and I love him."

Charlie opens his mouth as if to say something but I cut him off "As for Mom, she and I were having problems well before I met Edward. I love her a lot but we just can't live together. You knew that before you sent me down there to stay with her." I give him my best 'I dare you to challenge me glare' "It was your idea that I move in with her in the first place."

"Bells I only did that because I thought she'd be able to handle and help you with the baby better than I could." He looks genuinely sad so I take pity on him.

"I know dad, I just spent my whole life living with you and had gotten used to the way we lived together that Mom and I just aren't on the same page." I give him a quick hug making sure not to get my soapy hands on him. "I still love you dad."

"I love you too Bells." He replies and hugs me back.

We have our moment and soon I hear footsteps coming down the stairs. I release Charlie and look to see Jace coming in rubbing his eyes looking like he could really use some sleep.

"Hey Baby, are you ok?" I ask him as I turn back to finish the few left over dishes.

"Uh huh, I sleepy momma." He mumbles back to me. I put the last dish away and turn around in time to see him waddle over to Charlie and climb into his lap. "Gwampa?"

"Yes sport?" Charlie looks down in amusement holding the little boy in place on his lap.

"Can you tuck me in? Momma usually does it but since you don't get to can you do it now?" His head is drooping and is resting on Charlie's chest now. My little boy is such a sweetheart. You go Jace, melt his heart just like you do with everyone you meet.

Charlie nods and kisses him on the head and stands up. "Alright bud. Say goodnight to Mommy."

"Night momma. I love you." He says barely being able to pick his head up to look at me.

"Sweet dreams baby." I say and blow him a kiss. I sigh as I watch them head up stairs to bed. Edward sneaks into the kitchen on their way out and Jace says good night to him too.

"Bella you really do have a wonderful little boy." He whispers as he snakes his arms around my waist.

"I know we do." I sigh and lean back against his hard chest. "Thank you for coming with us, and for letting me talk to Charlie alone." I feel his lips on my hair as he says "of course". I turn around and kiss him good night before heading up stairs to my room. I pause and look back and see him settling in on the couch.

"Goodnight Bella, I'll see you in the morning." He says without even looking at me, but I can hear the smile in his voice.

"Goodnight Edward," I make my way to my room that hasn't changed since I left it 3 years ago. I get ready for bed and am all snuggled in when Charlie pops his head in.

"Goodnight Bella, thank you for bringing that precious little boy into my life. You've done a wonderful job." He smiles and backs out before I can respond. I close my eyes and can't help but think that the rest of this trip is going to go so smoothly.

OK I know it's been forever since I've updated but I've finally gotten my mojo back and am ready to start posting again like crazy. I'm hoping to have another one posted to night but if not look for it by tomorrow! As always comments are appreciated!