At seventeen, Bella had a warm, dry, happy life in Arizona with her mom and stepdad.  Can a wayward thought, an old movie, and a group of breathtakingly beautiful, golden-eyed spirits lead her to her cold, wet destiny?

* A fanciful Twilight retelling of A Christmas Carol*

(And, really, who wouldn't prefer Edward to an ugly old ghost?!)

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Summary:  Chief Swan has always been content to swallow the lies that Bella and Edward tell him.  But after a conversation with one of his officers, Charlie questions his own judgment and decides it’s time for an unexpected visit during one of Bella’s sleepovers at the Cullens. 

ExB fluff . . . and a little angst (Edward can’t seem to help himself LOL). 

And Emmett humour – he’s so irrepressible that it’s impossible to keep him out of this story!

After Harry Clearwater’s death, Billy realizes a terrible truth about the wolves.  Only one painful path remains for him.  *In Canon*

Set: New Moon (p 372-373 of New Moon) the day Bella jumped from the cliff.

The night Edward saved Bella in Port Angeles, Jessica called Bella's home and was surprised when Bella was home to answer.  (Twilight p194).

If Jessica didn't think Bella was home, exactly who WAS Jessica calling? Jessica's POV

Bella’s courage does have its limits.   The day Edward was dreading – the day in which Bella runs away screaming – has finally come.  Jasper’s POV and Edward’s POV.