CARLISLE'S POV It had been a long day at the hospital, I had not seen the sun all day long. The sun Hadn't Risen when I Left for work this morning and just setted now. With darkness all round me, I saw the lights from the house. And I also saw a bra hanging from the top window... The car finally reached the garage.I felt a bump under the car.Oops, that was Edwards bike I'm guessing since he is the only one who bothers to ride one.*Sigh* Oh Well. I Quickly blocked out what just happened so Edward wouldn't find out. “Carlisle...why are you thinking of Rosalie's head on a dead frog?" " I..umm.. was imagining how beautiful Rosalie looks even when she is a frog." Rosalie glared at me. “Carlisle, look what the boys did to my wall, again!” Esme was pointing at a huge, Emmett shaped dent in the wall. She had just got done repainting the kitchen from the flying frying pan incident the night before... “Jasper keeps messing with my emotions! It's not my fault hes emo. Jasper go be emo somewhere else!” Emmett whined. Of course, Jasper got bored and manipulated Emmett into saying something stupid. “Oh Edward, just because you can't control your temper doesn't mean it's Jasper's fault! Take some responsibility.” Alice chimed in, protecting her husband even though she knew he was to blame. “Well, if your husband would stop getting mine in trouble, I would appreciate it Alice. And you and your little girlfriend need to get some thicker skin!” Rosalie hissed as she pointed her finger at Edward and Bella. She still refused to accept Bella as a part of this family and of course she was the only one allowed to constantly manipulate Emmett's fragile emotional state . “Hi Carlisle. How was your day?” Bella asked sheepishly from the couch. Why is the human the only sensible one? You would think that with all of our years of experience we would at the least be able to have manners. “Hello Bella. My day was terrible thanks for asking. As for the rest of you, I want to have a family meeting right now! Bella would you please join us?” I smiled at her, but turned to glare at the rest of them as they all silently walked over to the dining room table. When everyone was seated, I took my spot at the head of the table. Normally I would sit, but I was too irritated and so I began pacing behind the chair as I tried to figure out what we should do to fix this situation. They all waited impatiently.Maybe a mental hospital...jobs...Having to kiss Mike Newton. Ding ! This type of welcome home had become routine. I would walk through the door only to see the boys wrestling around on the floor like John Cena versing Big Show, a wake of damage to Esme's house all around them, or the girls would be bickering about one thing or another. Things like this happened when people lived together for decades, it was somewhat normal, but the fact they continued to fight over the same ridiculous things was starting wear on my patience. It had to stop, and I made my decision about how we would proceed. They would hate it, and I wasn't sure it would work, but there were some issues that needed to be addressed by this family and I saw this as the safest way to proceed. They would all be forced to be on their best behavior and who knows, it just might work or at the very least, annoy them into behaving better.
Get out of my head Edward, you'll find out when they do. And you will not like my decision, but you and Bella will go along with it WITHOUT complaint. Edward nodded apologetically, knowing he had been caught. That boy just hated to wait like the rest of them. Then Alice groaned, she obviously saw my decision now that it was made. “Enough from you Alice.” I responded to her glaring eyes with raised eyebrows. She clenched her jaw and quieted down. “So thank you all for coming to this meeting. I wanted to talk to you all about some of the things that have been going on around here lately.” I started calmly. I saw Edward roll his eyes, Emmett pointed at Jasper and Rosalie shot a nasty look Bella's way. Perfect start...my open minded vampire family. “Over the last few weeks, I have noticed the arguing around here has really increased...the fights are happening daily and the attacks on each other, and peoples bra's hanging from windows.,” I glared at Rosalie, who just looked down at the table.Emmett snickered.“ I have turned more vicious than ever. I am not blaming anyone in particular,” Emmett coughed Jasper's name causing Alice to smack him. I crossed my arms and waited for their attention. “This is just one of those things that can happen to our kind when you spend every minute of the day together for several decades. I don't want anyone to leave, or be a hobbo, I don't feel that is the best thing to do in this situation. I have another suggestion that I would like the family to try, and when I say family, I'm including you in that Bella.” Her eyes got wide and a nervous smile played on her face. Of course, Rosalie rolled her eyes at me calling Bella family but she was as much a part of this family as any of us even if she was human. Here's where things would get Icky... I took a deep breath. Then Another. And another and said “As head of this house I am making and decision we are all going to family therapy.” Edward slammed his hand on the table and started talking so fast under his breath. "Edward, Did you say something?" Bella asked."Just singing." Rosalie continued filing her nails, completely ignoring me. Emmett scoffed at the suggestion while I could feel Jasper's confusion from across the table. Alice still had her jaw set and refused to look at me. “Do you really think that's a good idea Carlisle?” She asked tentatively looking around the room at the children's' reactions. “And are there really vampire family therapists?” “Well, no, But A New Human Family Therapist Just Joined In At The Hospital And He MAY Be Able To Help Us." He May. "Yes. Fresh Bait!" I Heard Emmett Say. Bella Looked At Edward Who Had His Fingers Pinching The Bridge Of His Nose, Before She Spoke. "Um, I'll Go Carlisle If You Think It Will Help Everyone." *Cough* "The Guys" *Cough*. Looks Like You'll Be Joining Us Son, I'm So Happy. Edward Glanced At Me, And Then Went To Work On Bella Since He Realized They Were A Package Deal.” Bella, You Do Not Have To Go To Therapy With My Family. Just Because They All Have Mental Issues, Doesn't Mean You Have To Endure This Punishment.” “This Coming From Our Suicidal Brother! Edward, If Anyone Needs To Be There It’s You! We Have All Put Up With Your Self Hatred, And Your Anger Issues.” Rosalie Spat At Him. Edward Rose To His Feet But Bella Grabbed His Arm. To His Feet But
Bella Clutched His Arm.” Please, sit down Edward.” And He Listened. She Really Was The Best Thing That Happened To Him. “Rosalie Is Right. Why Do We Have To Go To Therapy If Edward's The One With All The Issues? Make Him Go, and When He's Normal, Everything Will Be Better.” Emmett Bellowed. I Held Up My Hands To Make Them Stop." Listen, If You Want Me To Go Around The room And Tell You Why I Think You Need Therapy, Fine. Edward...Well Rose Just Told You. Edward growled in Rosalie's direction. “Jasper, With Power Comes Responsibility. Feeling Our Emotions Is Something You May Be Able To Do To Control But Manipulating Them For Amusement Is Different And You Do It All The Time Now, Like Its Some Sort Of Addiction. Edward is all Loopey-Dopey cause of you messing wit him awl the time.” “Alice, dang girl I know your all “ Oh let me tell you what you need to wear, your on crack 24/7 , and your like all futuristic on me. Bella and Edward's future is just that their future. Let people make their own mistakes quit trying to be the controlling power of the universe. And everyone knows you look at Rosalie and Emmet “ Playing“. You need to admit that your shopping addiction has gotten out of control.. And why on earth do you care so much what Bella's clothes look like? She is not your personal Barbie doll.” Alice looked sheepishly down at the floor. “Rosalie, for some reason you have an issue with Bella and though you make no secret about it the big secret is why that is? Are you jealous of her being obviously more prettier than you? Do you need to be the center of attention that badly? I have tried to talk to you about it at length as well as every other member of the family and you refuse to budge. Bella is going to be a part of this family and you need to open up to that idea. Edward loves her. I know you see that, now accept it.” Rosalie shot rays of death at me with her eyes. Edward grinned. Bella just blushed. “Emmett, you need to be more considerate of everyone. No one likes someone who constantly makes them the brunt of their jokes. You enjoy making others feel uncomfortable. It has become a game for you to embarrass Edward and Bella on a daily basis. You know it never ends well, yet you continue. Why do you feel the necessity to always be “the funny guy” ? What insecurities are you hiding behind the laughter?” Emmett's head bowed down in surrender. “Esme and I have tried everything we can think of but now I feel it is time we seek professional help. I am not expecting any of you to enjoy this, but I am expecting you to respect my opinion and participate. Are we clear?” I asked. As I surveyed the room, I saw Esme nod , Alice and Jasper exchanged a look and gave a small smile, Edward rolled his eyes, but Bella had already agreed to go so he was in like it or not. Rosalie muttered 'Fine' under her breath, and Emmett gave me the thumbs up so they all had agreed, grudgingly. It Feels Good To Have Things My Way For Once. “Thank you all for agreeing. Now I do have some ground rules for our therapy sessions that I would like you all to Follow. The doctor is human, so obviously keep our secret, but please be as honest with him as possible, that's the only way he can help. And, it would make life a bit easier for Esme and I if we kept the fact that Alice and Jasper and you and Rosalie are married to ourselves...Oh And Emmet I Want You Especially To Be On Your Best Behaviour Since Of What Happened Last Time At The Doctors…” I said as I eyed Emmett.
“What You Don’t Want Dr.Dover Knowing You Let Your Kids “Play Around“ House?” Emmett jabbed, playfully with a big grin on his face.
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“Yes, Emmet, I Would Prefer That You Stay Between Us. If Possible...” Knowing Emmett and Edward's tempers, I assumed one of them would let it slip and if I had to guess, I'd guess Emmett would be the one so spill the beans so to speak. “I Will Make Some Phone Calls And See How Soon I Can Get Us To See The Doctor.” Edward Its Getting Late, Bella Needs To Go Home. He Gave Me A Nod . “Goodnight Carlisle.” Bella Said As She Came Over And Gave Me A Goodnight hug. “Goodbye Bella, Thank You For Listening, And For Your Help With Edward.” I Laughed, There Was No Point of Whispering, Edward Could Hear. “This Should Be Interesting...” She Giggled. “You Have No Idea!” I Couldn’t Help But Laugh Myself. Did I Just Really Suggest Sending 7 Vampires And 1 Human To Go To Family Therapy? This Was Going To Be Damn Right Hilarious.