A/N: I do not own Twilight.
AdjournmentChapter 1: The History
Twenty years ago...
Carlisle
"She's flirting with you again," Esme huffed as she took her husband's arm. She had just finished her shift at the hospital and she was exhausted. Now the annoying nurse was flirting with her husband. She needed this day to be over.
"Who? The redhead? It doesn't matter in the slightest. You are the only woman I will ever want." Carlisle smiled at his very pregnant wife as he tucked her under his arm and herded them toward the exit of the hospital. "How are you feeling? I wish you would cut back on your hours, Dr. Cullen."
"I am perfectly fine. You need to stop worrying so much. The person that should be worried is that little tramp Victoria. She looks at you like you're something to eat. It's not like she has trouble finding willing men to sleep with. She's been with most of the doctors in the hospital and all of the male nurses." Carlisle almost chuckled. Usually his wife was the most laid back person on the planet. Nothing ruffled her feathers, but there was something about this particular nurse that set her on edge. "No, she has to lust after my husband every time he walks in the door," She continued her rant.
Carlisle knew from experience that there would be no happy outcome in arguing with his wife in her hormonal state, so he nodded along and agreed where appropriate. "Let's go out tonight. Our daughter is safely at home with the nanny and I want to show off my beautiful wife."
"Honey, as much as I love how thoughtful you are, I am looking forward to spending an evening at home with my wonderful husband and our slightly rambunctious three year old. Maybe tomorrow night?" Esme asked as he opened the car door for her and helped her inside.
"Of course. What ever your heart desires." He grinned as he closed her door and went around to climb into the driver's seat. At least the flirty nurse was no longer the topic of discussion. Maybe they could have a safer conversation on the way home. Like making a final decision on the names for the twins his wife was due to deliver in less than three months.
Carlisle and Esme Cullen had been married for five years. Already they had been blessed with a daughter, Rosalie Lillian Cullen. This pregnancy promised to deliver twins. Two more girls. Of course, Carlisle was excited to welcome two more daughters, maybe one day they would try again for a son. But for now, he hoped for healthy children and that he and his wife would agree on names before the children were born.
Finally, two weeks before their due date, mother and father finally reached an agreement. Since this had been the couple's only real argument during the pregnancy, Carlisle had hoped for a drama free period before the actual delivery date. However, this was not meant to be as the red headed nurse, Victoria, cornered him in Esme's office at the hospital while he was waiting on his wife to finish her last shift before her maternity leave began.
"Carlisle, you are such an attractive man. I'm sure you hear that all the time." Victoria purred as she ran her hand down his thigh. "I know we could be so good together."
"Victoria, please. I don't want anything you have to offer. I love my wife." He disengaged her hand from his thigh.
"I'm sure you don't mean that. I can make you feel so good."
"I assure you that I do mean it. I don't know how much clearer I can be, please stop trying to pursue something that will never happen." Carlisle demanded.
"You don't fully understand, Carlisle. I always get what I want. Or rather, who I want." Victoria assured him.
"I'm afraid it's you that does not understand. You have nothing that I want. Please leave this office before I find it necessary to report this incident to your superiors."
A flash of hatred crossed her features before Esme opened the door to her office. "You are suspended, Victoria, pending further investigation. You may get your things and leave now." Esme informed the young red head.
"This is far from over, Dr. Cullen." Victoria sneered as she left the office.
"Esme, I'm so sorry. Nothing happened," Carlisle stuttered, trying to assure his wife of his innocence.
"I know. I was listening at the door for the past few minutes." Esme grinned at his discomfort. "Do you really think that after all this time, I would question your love for me?"
"With your raging hormones on any given day," Carlisle flinched as she punched his arm. "Just kidding. Can I please take you home now?"
"You are so taking me out to dinner tonight."
"Of course." He smiled as she closed her office door.
Breaking news...
Police are searching for this woman, Victoria Patterson, who allegedly kidnapped a newborn baby from Virginia Mason Hospital about three this morning. Miss Patterson is a nurse at the facility and is currently on suspension for a sexual harassment case filed against her less than a week ago.
It seems that the man that filed the harassment suite is none other than the father of the newborn, Carlisle Cullen. His wife, Dr. Esme Cullen gave birth to twins just after midnight to a set of healthy fraternal twin girls. The younger of the twins is currently missing, assumed to be in the care of Miss Patterson. If you have any information or have seen this woman or the baby, please contact Seattle Police Department. A reward is being offered for any information that leads to the recovery of the Cullen's infant daughter or the arrest of Victoria Patterson.