AN: Hi. I know you all probably hate me at this moment for not updating Scrubs for about a month or so. I really want you guys to stick with me here, not that you have a reason to. -sheepish expression- I just had a great story idea which I have been pondering over for a while. I would love it if you gave it a try. Please, and I'll try to update Scrubs ASAP. Disclaimer on profile.

Renee's POV

"Bella sweetheart, don't go too far!" I told my four year old daughter whom I took to the park that Saturday afternoon with Esme and her children.

"Don't worry mommy, I'll be right here," she motioned to the sandbox, "With Alice." Alice flashed me a smile and waved.

I laughed and waved back.

For a four year old, Bella was extremely bright. She had read many of Jane Austen's novels by her fourth birthday, and now I started to teach her how to do the multiplication tables until thirteen. Bella is a very sweet child, selfless and independent. She is always happy, with her wavy brown hair and chocolate brown eyes making her look adorable.

"Aren't you the sweetest?" Esme crooned to Melanie, my second born child, who turned one a few months ago. Bella loved her so much.

She giggled happily, her soft caramel colored curls bouncing when I tickled her toes, just like I did with Bella when she was this little. A few minutes later, Melanie's hazel eyes closed, indicating she was asleep. "How are the children doing?" I asked my best friend since college days, Esme.

She smiled and said, "Well, Alice is hyper as ever, as you probably know already," she let out a small laugh. "So I decided to put her into gymnastics three times a week. It helps her let go of all of that energy she always has pent up inside her."

I laughed. Alice was Bella's best friend practically since birth. They have always been inseparable. I often get the 'will Alice be there?' whenever we have to go out somewhere. Bella says that Alice looks like Tinkerbelle with black hair, which is absolutely correct.

"And I put Edward into piano lessons twice a week. It's amazing how much he can do. I think he has a natural talent," Esme mused.

Edward is Alice's lovable twin brother. He is a beautiful little boy with auburn hair and emerald green eyes. He is very intellectual, even for a four year old. He and Bella have a love-hate relationship most of the time. Mainly because of competition in to see who is the smartest. Esme and I find it very amusing watching the two four year olds interact like that. At the same time, we keep on hoping that they would become friends, so as they get older there won't be any rivalry.

"He'll be the perfect gentleman, I'll tell you that Esme," I said, referring to Edward.

"A mother can hope," she said jokingly. "How's Bella? Still enjoying those books?"

"I tell you she'll probably have read every book in the house by the end of this year," I said.

"That's wonderful, Renee. Her reading habits are remarkable."

"I just hope it stays that way," we stopped to look at the children. Bella and Alice were making a castle in the sandbox. I made a note to myself to make sure Bella takes another shower tonight. Edward and Emmett were playing with the play cranes and cars. "Emmett's grown," I commented.

"There isn't a time when he doesn't," Esme said. "He keeps on growing, imagine what will happen when he's thirteen!" Emmett was Esme's oldest child, a year older than Alice, Edward, and Bella. He was very verbal; but adorable, too. At five years old, he had the most adorable dimples, curly brown hair, and blue eyes.

We started talking about our jobs and the children's school for kindergarten next year, momentarily glancing to make sure all four children were accounted for and Melanie was still asleep.

I told Esme about the new veterinarian clinic I was planning on opening in Forks itself. Since it was a developing community, more commercial activity was taking place.

In the middle of Esme's story about the client she worked for as their interior designer, I heard a soft sob come from Bella. I looked to see what was wrong, and I saw her clutching her hand in pain, but with only a few tears. I hated to see my Bella in pain. I immediately got up to go and take care of her, preparing to give Melanie to Esme, when Esme said, "Renee, don't go anywhere yet. Let them try to solve it themselves."

I reluctantly sat down and watched the scene unfold before me. Alice was jumping around asking her if she was okay. She nodded her head, but she looked hurt. Bella was still tearing while Edward saw her and came up to her. Thankfully they were still in hearing distance.

"What's wrong, Bella?" Edward asked, in an inquisitive voice.

"I fell down from the monkey bars and scraped my hand on the cement," she answered.

"Do you want me to kiss it and make it better?"

"I thought you thought girls had cooties," she sniffed.

"Pretty girls don't," he said and grabbed her hand and kissed it. Bella looked shocked, but better than she was before. "Better?" he asked.

"Much." She smiled.

Esme and I were almost tears as we watched what happened. It was so innocent and pure.

This could be the start of a beautiful friendship.

AN: So what do you think? It's a little different, but I thought I might give it a shot. I have lots of plans for this story, and I'll try to update Scrubs soon, really! I would love it if you could review, and then I'll decide on whether or not I should go on. As I said, many plans for this one. So, PLEASE review, thanks!