"The marital status of their parents notwithstanding," begins Bella, and then she cocks her head. "Oh, there's my ride."

Her ride is accompanied by sirens, which he cuts as he turns onto Muller, putting the car between Bella and the vampire. Charlie doesn't get out - Bella gets in.

"Home," she says, "speed - I can't hit him."

"Good to know you will call in over your head," grunts Charlie. He zooms off. He only turns the sirens back on when he has to get through traffic.

They head into the house. She makes hot chocolate for both of them. They don't talk any further.