So...I was listening to music and an idea for a new J/B story came to mind. It's horrible b/c I have not finished any other stories and I need to but...I have to get this out. Hope you like. The words of Edward's letter are from the song "If You're Reading This" by Tim McGraw. If you've never heard it, you should listen to it. It's one of the most touching songs.

The doorbell rang and a very pregnant Bella waddled over to get it. There was a tall, russet skinned man in a U.S. Marine uniform. Bella knew what this meant and her hands went to her face as tears began to pour from her eyes.

"Ma'am? Here, let me help you sit down."

The Marine ushered Bella to the couch. In just a few short moments the beautiful woman before him went from glowing to devestated. This wasn't his usual job. He requested it because this woman's husband saved his life in Iraq. That same man had also left a letter for the Marine to bring home to his wife.

"Can I call someone for you?" the Marine asked.

She pointed to her phone and whispered the name Carlisle.

He had heard about Carlisle. He was the father of her husband. He was also a retired Marine.

He quickly picked up the phone, found the number and dialed.

"Hello?" he heard after the second ring.

"Hello, sir. This is Lance Corporal Jacob Black of the U.S. Marines. You should probably come over. I have news."

"We'll be right there."

He pressed the end button and turned back to the woman on the couch. She just looked at him with a blank stare.

"They are on their way. Mrs. Cullen, do you need something?"

"No. Thanks though. Please call me Bella," she said after a couple of minutes.

"It's nice to meet you, Bella. You're husband talked fondly of you. I"m Lance Corporal Jacob Black. I'm sorry to have to meet you under these circumstances."

"Oh...God..." she muttered before busting into tears again.

He patted her back and she turned into him crying into his side. After a few more awkward moments, the front door opened and six people walked in. A tiny woamn came and sat down beside Bella and Bella instantly turned towards her. Jake, though relieved that Bella had family, unexplainably missed her body warmth.

After the group had sat down, the Marine stood in front of the group.

"I'm sorry that we had to meet like this. I am Lance Corporal Jacob Black of the U.S. Marines."

"I am Carlisle Cullen, Edward's father," the statuesque man said. "This is my wife and Edward's mother, Esme." He had motioned to a small older woman. She looked so much like Edward. "This is Alice, Edward's twin," he said as he pointed to the woman at Bella's side. "This is her husband, Jasper," he pointed to the man with his hand on Alice's shoulder. "That's Emmett, Bella's brother," he pointed to the bear of a man situated on the floor below Bella. "And his wife Rosalie," he said as he guestered to the blond bombshell sitting in the rocking chair.

"It's nice to meet you all. I"m sorry to inform you of Corporal Edward cullen's passing. The Marine's would like to award him with the Purple Heart. They will also help you all arrange the funeral. But, someone will be in touch about that. I'm here because he left me a letter to take back if he didn't make it. Bella, would you like it?"

"Can you please read it out loud, Jake? I can't do that right now," Bella asked, using a nickname for him.

Slowly he pulled the letter out of a pocket in his jacket and unfolded it.

"If you're reading this, my momma's sitting there. Looks like I only got a one way ticket over here. Sure wish I could give you one more kiss. War was just a game we played when we were kids."

He looked up and Bella's eyes were glued to him. Esme was very pale and her hand was in Carlisle's. Alice had one arm around Bella nd the other on her husband's hand. Emmett looked like he wanted to puke and Rosalie had her face in her hands. This was the hardest thing the Marine ever did.

He turned back to the letter, knowing this was just the beginning of the pain.

"But I'm laying down my gun, I'm hanging up my boots and I'm up here with God and we're both watching over you. So lay me down in that open field out on the edge of town. And know my sould is where my momma always prayed that it would go."

Esme was openly bawling now. Carlisle gripped her tightly and was trying to calm her down.

"If you're reading this, I'm already home. If you're reading this, halfway around the world, I won't be there to see the birth of our little girl. I hope she looks like you. I hope she fights like me, stands up for the innocent and the weak. I'm laying down my guy, hanging up my boots. Tell Dad I don't regret that I followed in his shoes."

Bella had her hand wrapped around her stomach. Everyone gravitated towards Bella and he felt the tremendous sense of loss in the room.

"If you're reading this, there's gonna come a day, you'll move on and find someone else and that's okay. Just remember this, I'm in a better place. Where soldiers live in peace and angel's sing Amazing Grace. If you're reading this, I'm already home."

He folded up the letter and handed it to Bella. She took it with a shaky hand.

"Well, Edward always had a way of going on and on..." Emmett said trying to break the silence.

Alice chuckled and Esme smiled. Rosalie reached over and slapped her husband on the arm.

"Jacob...is it alright if I call you Jacob?" Esme asked.

"Yes Ma'am. That's perfectly alright," he answered.

"Good. When do you have to get back? Do you have a family?"

"Well, I am stationed nearby. I leave in two weeks to see my father. Other than him and my sisters, I have no one."

"Stay for dinner. It's the least I can do. I'll go get groceries," she said as she left.

"It's her way of coping," Carlisle responded to the Marine's confused look before he followed his wife out.

Alice went and grabbed Bella a bottle of water. Emmett took his sister's hand and squeezed.

"Baby Bella, I am so sorry. We have to pick up Taylor and Mya from daycare. But we'll be back for dinner tonight. I love you."

"Go ahead. I'll be fine. I love you too bubba," she said between sniffles.

Emmett reluctantly left her side and pulled Rosalie along with him.

Alice and Jasper sat on the couch. Suddenly Jasper's phone rang. He answered it and muttered a curse under his breath.

"Alice, we have to go really quick. Pooter got out. That was the neighbor."

Alice looked at Bella. Bella signaled for her to go on ahead.

Soon it was just Bell and Jacob.

"So, you knew Edward?"

"Yes. He saved my life once and we became brothers. There is nothing I wouldn't have done for him."

"I'm glad he saved you. It makes it a little easier that he allowed for a father to see his son again."

"He will always be in my heart, Bella. He really was a brother to me. He was so excited to be a father."

"Yeah, he was. I'm naming her Renesme. It's a combination of my mother's name and his."

"It's beautiful."

All of a sudden, Bella was very wet and she knew she hadn't peed.

"Jake. Hospital. Now."

Jake practically pulled Bella to his car and sped to the hospital. They forgot Bella's phone in the rush.

By the time they reached the base's hospital, Bella was already dilated enough to give birth. The orderly pushed Bella to delivery. She begged Jake to go in with her and the nurse promised to try and get a hold of her family.

In the delievery room, things were happening fast. Jake was trying to get Bella to breathe. The doctor wanted her to push and Bella just wanted Edward.

After a bit of time a girl was born and Bella held her baby for the first time.

"Jake, would you like to hold your Goddaughter?"

Jacob was overwhelmed with emotion as he held the baby girl in his arms. He never knew it was possibly to love someone so much that you just met. He didn't realize it at the time, but he would grow to love her mother with even more passion.


I hope you liked chapter one! I'll update when I can. Reviews will be loved and will make me want to write faster!