"Dad! Please?!" I begged. I knew I was fighting a losing battle, but I had to try, right?

"No." He stood his ground.

Man, where's Mom when you needed her?

"She's hunting with Alice and Jasper, and chances are not in your favor that she'll side with you on this one," he said with a smirk.

Dammit. I glared at him. We've been going at it for a while at this point, and I was running low on steam. But I couldn't give up!

"Dad. It's a camping trip. And we won't be alone! Seth and Leah are coming! So are Quil and Embry. Heck, I'll share a tent with Leah if it makes you feel better!" Well, I'll bring up the possibility at least.

"No." His expression never changed. I'm not even making him contemplate. I scoffed and walked to my room, shutting the door behind me. Didn't need to slam it, he knew exactly what I was thinking. I had no point to prove.

I flipped open my MacBook and launched my instant messenger. Please be on, I hoped. I skimmed my buddy list (made up of those in covens that have computers and some of the wolves), and found the name I was looking for.

EternalGoldielocks: Hey, Jakey. He won't budge. I've been trying all morning.
RussetCanine: man, that sucks
EternalGoldielocks: I know. I'm hoping when Mom gets home she'll side with me.
EternalGoldielocks: But he's saying she'll side with him.
RussetCanine: it's worth a shot

There was a knock at the door. "Come in," I said, covering up any annoyance in my voice.

"Hey, Nessie. May I?" my dad said, opening the door only a crack.

"Sure." I sent Jacob a "brb" and sat back on my bed, laptop next to me on the bed. I heard the "ping" as he replied with his "k."

Dad looked down at the computer, "You aren't complaining to Jacob about how much of a bad father I am, are you?" he said, a joking tone in his voice.

"You know very well I'm not. I'm letting him know I can't make it on the trip."

"I know. It's fun to give you a hard time," he said with a smile. That annoying smile. He's thinking something.