Houston, Texas. Peter and Charlotte's home. 1852.

"Here we go, kid," Peter gestured to the new room for Melody.

It was the perfect room. The walls were a pale purple, a giant book shelf took up most of the left side of the wall, her twin sized bed was covered with a beautiful canopy and the bed was lined with stuffed animals.

"Oh, Peter! Its beautiful!" Melody cried, rushing around her new bedroom.

"I'm glad you like it, sweetie," Peter smiled.

About a year ago, Peter and Charlotte decided to take Melody away from Maria. Peter's knower said that it was time for Melody to leave Maria's side. Melody was thrilled to finally be rid of the psychotic vampire.

Charlotte appeared at Peter's side, a smile on her face. Peter looked fondly at his mate.

"I wish Jasper could have met her. He would have loved her," Peter commented.

"Its probably best he gets some distance and practice with the vegetarian diet before he meets her," Charlotte said.

"Isn't Jasper Maria's second in command?" Melody asked.

"He was. He's not proud of it. He's the one who helped us escape. In return, we came back for him," Peter smiled.

"Where is he now?"

"Well, honey, he went off on his own. It was four years ago when he left with his new found mate, Alice," Charlotte informed.

"Why don't you go visit?" Melody smiled.

Peter furrowed his brows. Why would Melody need to go with them?

"Now's not the time, kid," Peter said.

"Your knower?" Melody questioned.

Peter nodded. "Get you some sleep, pumpkin. It's been a long trip."

Peter and Charlotte left Melody to get ready for bed.

"What's it been telling you?" Charlotte asked of her mate.

"Melody needs to meet Jasper. It's just not the time yet," Peter frowned. "She's going to be important to him. I just don't know why."

"Maybe it's something that happens later on. Could we contact Alice?" Charlotte asked.

"Apparently, not," Peter grimaced.

"Your gift is very complicated," Charlotte rolled her eyes.

"Its not a gift," Peter grumbled.

Charlotte hummed skeptically. She cocked her head towards Melody's room, she was sound asleep. Charlotte wrapped her arms around Peter's neck, a knowing look in her eye.

"Melody is asleep now," she said in a suggestive tone.

Peter grinned widely, whisking his beautiful mate away.

Melody sat at the bar in the kitchen, stuffing her face with eggs and bacon. Melody has stopped growing long ago, she was stuck looking like a 16 year old.

"Easy, Melody. I don't feel like doing the heimlich maneuver today," Peter scowled at his temporary daughter.

Melody grinned around the food in her mouth.

"God, humans are so gross," Peter muttered.

"Hey! You drink blood!" Melody whined.

"And its delicious!"

"That's gross!"

"Hush, you two," Charlotte appeared in the doorway.

Peter playfully nudged Melody, making her nearly fall off the bar stool. He cackled and disappeared.

"Damn it, Peter!" Melody yelled after him.

"Watch your mouth!" He called back from somewhere in the house.

Melody sighed and finished her food. She set her plate in the sink and turned, squealing when she saw Peter right behind her. He was staring intently.

"Peter?" Melody's voice wavered.

"I think its time to go," Peter said vaguely.

"Go where?" Melody asked.

"To visit Japser."

"Why now all of a sudden?" Melody demanded.

Peter looked at her again, something big was going to happen. He could feel it.

Daughter, Peter thought. What did that mean? First, visit Jasper and now daughter? It was-

Peter's eyes widened. "HOLY SHIT!"

Melody jumped nearly four feet into the air, a startled yelp escaping her.

"My, God, Peter! What has gotten into you?" Charlotte scolded, wrapping Melody up in a hug.

Peter vanished. A few moments later, he reappeared with several bags packed and ready to go.

"It just came to me!" Peter said excitedly, tapping his forehead. "I know who your father is!"

"Who?" Melody squeaked.

"Jasper!"

"What?!" Melody and Charlotte exclaimed. Although, Melody showed a lot less enthusiasm than Charlotte.

"Don't worry! It'll be great!"

"He worked for Maria!" Melody cried.

"So did we, honey," Charlotte soothed.

Melody pouted, but followed Charlotte and Peter. They've never steered her wrong.

-

As Peter drove through Forks, he caught some more information. Ot startled him, making him slam on the brakes.

"I swear to God," Melody mumbled, running her forehead.

"Son of a bitch!" Peter breathed.

"What is it?" Charlotte questioned.

"Nothing," he said as he continued to drive. "We'll find out when we get there."

Peter pulled into a hidden drive. As the car rolled to a stop, Melody was in awe of how beautiful the house was. She noticed a group of vampires waiting on the porch. They all looked friendly enough. Melody got out of the car and hid herself behind Charlotte.

The male vampire with honey blonde hair made his way to Peter with a smile on his face. They clapped each other on their back in a hug.

"Its been a long time, brother," Jasper smiled.

"That it has. I have a surprise. Well, hopefully a surprise," Peter grinned, eyeing Alice. She nodded her head excitedly.

Melody was eyeing the human next to Japser as the conversation transpired. She looked very familiar.

"Come 'ere, kid," Peter said gently.

Melody slowly stepped out from behind Charlotte, walking carefully. The human next to Jasper gasped, making Melody stop walking. Jasper looked down at the human.

"Marrisa?" Jasper asked.

Marrisa took a tentative step forward, her hand reaching out. Her eyes filled with tears.

"Melody?" Marrisa whispered.

Melody studied Marrisa more closely. Memories flooded her mind, but they were fuzzy. But this woman's face was a constant. This woman was her mother.

"M-mom?"