Returning home.

[ofthefamily]

It's quiet in the Cullen household when Carlisle returns home, mind reeling from his conversation in the bar.

Edward, are you home?

Beyond that call, Carlisle draws a mental curtain over his thoughts. It won't last for long, but it has to last long enough.

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[themidnightson]

"It'll be fine," Edward said, one corner of his quirking. "I will be."

[ofthefamily]

"Yes. Good. Alright."

Carlisle stuttersteps for a moment, but turns and heads back into the house from the garage.

The chocolate sits on his desk for quite some time.