Epilogue

Carlisle and Esme had a challenging nine months. Shortly after their friends left, she started to feel weak and tired; much as she had felt when she initially arrived on the island.

Now that Carlisle knew what it was like having her by his side, he offered her an eternity with him. Forever would never be long enough with her. She placed her trust in him and gave him the permission he needed to make her his forever.

She was adjusting better than he ever imagined to her new existence and they couldn't have been happier or more in love.

"Carlisle, the mail is here!" Esme shouted, bringing him out of his reverie.

Carlisle appeared, and she handed him three envelopes from the United States. He opened the first one and was happy to see it was a note from Jake.

Boss,

I had to send these articles to you. I hope you and Esme are well. Paul is da best, and I'm so happy here. I got a job at a gymnastics center and get to teach people how to flip on a daily basis.

Paul and I promise to visit soon,

Jake

Carlisle opened the newspaper articles and couldn't believe his eyes.

Socialite Jessica Stanley was rushed to the hospital after one of her breast implants ruptured at Ben Cheney's latest concert. Security members stated that Stanley became unruly after she was denied backstage access to the show. She slipped and fell, on what the security team claims looked like a banana peel, when they were attempting to remove her from the premises.

Carlisle passed the article to Esme. He didn't like to see anyone get hurt but couldn't help but smile at the irony. The girl just couldn't seem to stay away from bananas.

The second article was just as interesting.

Newton's Outfitters is is going out of business six months after son, Michael Newton Jr. took over. Newton's, once the booming sporting goods empire, has had it's fair share of legal problems as of late. It was just three months ago when they lost a lawsuit costing them millions of dollars. Newton Jr. was caught with his pants down...literally...by a Boy Scout Troop that was touring the building. Apparently, Newton Jr. had made a habit of having sexual relations in the stock room. Mr. and Mrs. Newton are completely devastated over the impending closing of their stores.

"Wow, sometimes people just don't learn their lesson," Esme quipped.

Carlisle handed her the second piece of mail. She opened it and let out a squeal, handing it to Carlisle.

Emmett and Rosalie McCarty would like to announce the birth of their baby girl.

Emmalie Carli McCarty

7 lbs. 7 oz. 19 inches long

The baby was beautiful. Carlisle was overtaken with emotion when he noticed her middle name. Surely, it was their way of thanking him for their special time on his island.

The next piece of mail also contained some exciting news.

Because you are good friends

we thought you'd like to know

that we ran off and got married

We did it on the go!

Jasper and Alice Brandon-Whitlock

tied the knot

in Rome, Italy

Carlisle and Esme were overjoyed as they looked at the picture of Jasper and Alice's smiling faces in their wedding announcement. They were also amused, though not surprised, to see that Jasper now had a hyphenated last name.

"Dear, everything has worked out just as we'd hoped it would. I have to say, I'm wondering how Bella and Edward are faring. We haven't heard from them in quite sometime."

"I was wondering the same thing myself." Carlisle pondered for a moment. "Perhaps we should give them a call."

Before they could do so, Mrs. Cope entered the room and told them they had a very important phone call.

Carlisle put it on speaker and they said "hello" in unison.

"Hello!" Bella exclaimed.

"Hi," Edward said after Bella.

"Hello, my dears. You're on speaker phone."

"So are you guys," Edward answered.

"We were just talking about how we needed to call you," Carlisle stated. "How are you?"

"It's been too long," Bella said honestly. "We're great! How are you?"

"We're great as well! I feel like a changed woman," Esme responded brightly while looking at Carlisle.

Carlisle felt like he spent hours staring at Esme's beautiful porcelain-like skin and the orbs of her hungry, gorgeous eyes.

Bella's voice brought him back to the phone call. "We have some news."

"Yes, we've heard quite a bit of news today. Jake told us about Mike and Jessica, and then we got a birth announcement from the McCarty's, followed by a wedding announcement from the Brandon-Whitlock's! It's been a wonderful day so far." Carlisle grabbed Esme's hand in adoration.

"Yes, everyone's been busy. What Bella's trying to tell you is that we have some news of our own. She's agreed to be my wife. We're engaged!" Edward said gleefully.

"That's spectacular!" Carlisle was so happy for his friends.

"So, my dad hasn't been doing well, and there's no way of telling how he'll be by the wedding. Carlisle, I'd be honored if you would step in for him."

Carlisle was truly honored. He would love to walk Bella down the aisle but wasn't sure he could leave the island with vacationers' reservations already in place.

Edward seemed to notice the hesitation in Carlisle's response. "Carlisle, would you and Esme mind if we got married on your island?"

"That would make us incredibly happy," Esme quickly responded.

"Bella and Edward, it would give me great joy to be part of your special day."

"Congratulations!" Mrs. Cope yelled from the kitchen.

They all laughed knowing that Mrs. Cope loved to plan weddings.

They talked for a few more minutes. Esme and Carlisle were pleased to learn that Edward's parents could see how happy Bella made him and had welcomed her with open arms. Bella loved her job and all of the time she got to spend with Charlie, regardless of the fact that he'd become disoriented more often than not.

"Alright, we'll be in touch soon to iron out the details. Thanks, you two." Edward was upset that he had to cut the call short, but he was expected on a conference call.

"Of course, my friends. Bella, promise me you'll bring your father," Carlisle pleaded. "I have a feeling a couple of days on my island will be very good for him.

They said their goodbyes, and Carlisle knew that once Charlie Swan set foot on Fantasy Island everything would be perfect.

He took Esme's hand and led her to his office so they could get ready for their next set of visitors. It was time to work some magic.

Twilly~thanks for putting the idea of a Fantasy Island Fic in my head. Without you, I would've flounced this challenge. You are my ding a ling! Go read her fic The Love Boat...you'll love it!

Sarah~ thanks for taking on chapter after chapter fixing my commas! I never feel right posting without you!

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