The characters in this story are from the "Twilight" series and are owned by Stephenie Meyer. I'm just using them and helping to keep Twilight alive for us fans!
NOTE: This story takes place after Bella and Edward have married and before my story, "Bella's Vampire Life Lessons". Bella is still human and Edward and the rest of the Cullen's have decided to take a trip to Denali and go visit the Denali Cousins. Esme, Alice and Rosalie are mainly going to shop with Carmen. The men along with Eleazar are going big animal hunting before it snows too much. Bella was going to go, but she came down with a cold. Carlisle has to stay at home because of the hospital and since Leah, Jake and Seth are now Cullen Wolves, but have not yet been adopted. They have school and Carlisle insisted that Bella remain at home since she is sick and still human. He does not feel Bella would be safe with Garrett still getting used to their way of life.
Since there is no Renesmee in my story, the battle with the Volturi never happened. However, Tanya, Kate and Irina stopped by for a visit one time when Garrett happened to be there to visit Carlisle and that is how he met Kate, in my stories anyway.
This story will contain disciplinary spanking so consider yourself warned. If you don't like this type of story, move on and find a different story you will enjoy better.
I was asked to write a story with Bella still being human and touch on Carlisle as the superb physician he is. Hope you enjoy it…
Chapter 1 – Doctor's Orders
Bella:
Well here I am again, stuck at home while Edward and the rest of the Cullen family are visiting our Denali Cousins again. I was going to get to go along, but I came down with this miserable cold and of course, Dad who is overprotective of me anyway, decreed I was not allowed to go since I was feeling under the weather. He was also concerned that since I am still human and in a weakened condition with being sick with a cold, I might be too much of a temptation for Garrett, who met Kate through Dad, and he is still getting accustomed to following the vegetarian diet as a vampire. Of course Dad couldn't go since he had to remain with the hospital and also because Jake and Seth are still in school and Leah is now in nursing school.
Needless to say I am miffed that I could not go along with Edward and if I thought Dad was overprotective and strict with me before Edward and I got married, he is even worse now. Now I really am a Cullen and he and Mom think of me as a daughter and not a daughter-in-law. If that's not bad enough, now I got this stupid cold and I'm not supposed to go outside because it is damp and cold and Dad said I will become even sicker if I go out in this weather. So not only did I not get to go along to Alaska, I'm not allowed to leave the house and it's not even a punishment. Of all the luck, I sure seem to get the short end of the deal at times.
I am so sick of our room, the living room, the kitchen, the den, the bathroom, and of course that horrid study of Dad's also known to us victims of it, as the 'Room of Doom', 'Torture Chamber' (Dad despises that one), 'Smack Shack', or any other name we can come up with. Dad hates when we call it anything other than his study and if we are really in for it, we don't push our luck and taunt him by calling it anything other than the study.
Of course it has to be raining today and I can't even step out on the porch or Dad will somehow find out. He is at the hospital, but he calls periodically to check on me and make sure I am obeying and staying indoors. Jake, Seth and Leah are in school. Lucky them. I'm so bored…maybe I can just step outside for a few minutes…oh no, the phone is ringing. Gee, I wonder who that is! How does he know just when to call…
"Hi Dad," I said answering the phone.
"Hi Sweetheart, how are you feeling?" Dad asked me.
"The same as the last time you called me," I answered.
"Bel-la, don't get smart," Dad warned.
"I wasn't…it's just…Dad can't I just go outside for a few minutes?" I whined to him.
"No, it's raining, cold and damp out. You stay put in the house or we will have a little discussion when I get home, Young Lady," Dad warned again.
"Ugh, I never get a break," I said with disgust.
"Just until you are feeling better, sweetie. Now do as I say, remember I'm your doctor and your father!" Dad said with a firm voice.
"How could I forget," I laughed into the phone.
"Talk to you later, Baby girl, and Bella…" Dad said.
"Yes sir?"
"Do not go outside," Dad said sternly again, emphasizing the not!
"Okay, but don't be shocked if you come home to a caged animal," I chuckled on the phone.
"That will make four of you," Dad laughed back. He always gets the last word!
After I hung up with Dad, I made myself some lunch. I didn't feel real hungry so I made a can of soup. It went down good on this cool, damp day. I cleaned the kitchen and my dishes and went to the den to see if I could find something on TV. My phone rang and it was Edward. We talked for about a half hour and then Emmett and Jasper were on him to go out hunting again. They were having a ball. He said he missed me and wished I was feeling better. I hung up after we said goodbye really missing him and feeling even bluer.
After finding nothing worth watching on TV but cooking shows, which didn't interest me since feeling under the weather, I noticed it had stopped raining and the sun was peeking through. Gathering up my courage, I decided I would just step outside to feel the warm sun on me for once. It's always so gloomy, any chance in the sun is worth the risk of having Dad call and me not answering. I can always say I was in the restroom.
I stepped out into the glorious sunshine and it felt wonderful. It was still cool outside and everything was still wet, but the porch and concrete steps were dry. I sat down and soaked in the sun. I took a deep breath and immediately got a coughing spell. Better not try that again. Good thing Dad didn't hear that. I decided to walk down the steps and walk a little in the yard where the sun was shining. It felt so good to get out of the house. I pushed my luck a little further and walked toward the woods in the back of the house to a sunny spot and sat down on the grass. It was wet and my jeans in the back got damp. I got up and walked a few more places and before I knew it, I was near the meadow Edward and I always frequent. There is one spot where there is a rock that I like to sit on. I sat on it and closed my eyes to the breeze and soaked in the sun lying on the rock like a lizard sunning itself. I don't remember how long I was there but I eventually sat on the grass under the rock since it had dried off and lazed away the afternoon. I had myself convinced if Dad called, I would say I was taking a nap and didn't hear the phone. After a bit, I did just that and fell soundly asleep in the warm sunny air.
Carlisle at the Hospital:
I have tried several times now to reach Bella and she has not picked up. I called her cell and the house phone which tells me she is either taking a nap and is deeply asleep or she left the house. I certainly hope the latter is not the case. If I can't reach her soon, I will have to go home but I only have an hour left of my shift. The hour passed quickly and I am on my way to my car and I still cannot reach Bella. I am heading home.
Driving home I again called her when stopped for a train and no response. I can't imagine where Jake and Seth are, but they may be hanging out with some of the Pack at La Push. I am pulling in the drive now and I can see Jake and Seth are home. I quickly turned the car off and got out. It has clouded over again and got colder and now it is raining steadily but not that hard. Surely Bella did not go out in this. Her car is here.
"Hey Daddy Vamp, how many sick people did you cure?" Jake asked smiling while eating a sandwich.
"Everyone except now," I said giving him a look. "Don't spoil your supper," I warned him.
"Who do you think you're talking to? Have you ever seen me not be able to eat?" Jake asked laughing.
"Come to think of it, no. Where's your sister?" I asked him.
"Which one? Two of them are gone to Alaska, which by the way, we wolf children have never been invited to visit, and one is at nursing school and Bella's upstairs I guess," Jake said.
"No she's not. I've been calling here all afternoon and she hasn't picked up either her cell or the house phone," I said to him.
"Uh oh, Bella's in trouble. Never have your phone off," Seth said teasingly.
"We were at school all day so why would we know where Bella is. See, if you didn't make us go to school, we would know where Bella is. I vote we get to quit school," Jake said happily.
"Yes, you'd like that," I said to Jake giving him a cross look.
"You bet I would, so how about it?" Jake asked grinning from ear to ear.
"How about I give you a nice warm backside on this cold, rainy day so you will come to your senses," I warned Jake.
"He's always so dramatic," Jake said to Seth. Seth just laughed.
"BELLA!" I called out and received no answer. "Now I'm worried. She was still not feeling well and I told her she could not go outside. I'll go check her room," I said as I flashed up the stairs and entered an empty room where I should see Bella. I then flashed back down.
"Wow that was quick!" Seth said stunned.
"What's wrong?" Leah asked coming in through the garage.
"Bella is not here and she was not supposed to leave the house since she is sick," I said sternly.
"Oh boy, not a wise thing to do, Bella," Leah said thinking out loud.
"Yeah, she's in for it now," Seth said looking concerned.
"Come on, we need to go look for her," I said to my two wolf sons. "Leah, you stay here in case she comes home and was possibly with one of her friends and make sure you call me," I said to Leah.
"Yes Dad, I'll call you right away if she comes home," Leah promised.
"Let's go, boys," I said to Jake and Seth. "Phase into wolves and search for her," I instructed them.
"Sure Dad, I'll phase after changing out of my clothes," Seth agreed.
"Dad Vamp, maybe you should check the meadow," Jake said to me before phasing.
"She better not be at the meadow," I said as the fear was beginning to take hold of me. I immediately made my way to the meadow.
Bella in the Meadow:
I had fallen sound asleep and was now awakened with something wet dripping on my face. I was dreaming of being in my room with Edward holding me in his arms and suddenly I felt cold. I gradually opened my eyes. Oh no! How long have I been out here? It's freezing now and raining. I'm drenched. I better get back before Dad finds out where I am. I better check my phone to see if he called. I felt my pocket for my phone and it was not there. I looked around on the ground, but realized I did not bring it. Oh no, I'm really going to get it if Dad tried to call me. I have to get home.
I stood up and the wind started blowing and knocked me back down. That's never happened before. I also began feeling very sick again and I was so chilled, I was shaking. My head was aching and I had a terrible headache. All my joints ached and I felt too cold to move right now. What am I going to do? I was soaked, cold, my head hurts and I think I have a fever. I felt miserable. Oh great, not only is Dad going to be upset with me, but the Doctor in him is going to go ballistic on me. Maybe I should go to Charlie's and get cleaned up and say I fell asleep there. Sounds like a good idea except for one thing, I wasn't supposed to leave the house. I don't think I have the strength to try to walk there. I'm so tired…
Carlisle:
The closer I got to the meadow I began to smell Bella's scent and it was growing stronger. The rain was a problem because it was washing her scent away. I can't believe that girl disobeyed me and went out in the rain after I told her to stay inside and stay out of the weather with her cold. This is like deja-vu all over again.
"BELLA!" I called out but no answer. I continued to the meadow and finally got to the edge. Her scent was strong. I quickly scanned the area and noticed a small dark figure huddled under a large tree shivering in the cold, misty rain. I flashed over to see Bella and she looked worse.
"Bella, sweetie, wake up. It's Dad. Bella! Wake up!" I called as I tried to rouse her tapping her cheek lightly. "Bella, wake up," I called a little louder this time. That seemed to make her stir.
"D-Dad!" Bella asked weakly.
"Yes Baby Girl, it's me. You're soaked. What are you doing out here?" I asked gathering her into my arms. Seth and Jake came running up in wolf form. They were whimpering and yelping upon seeing Bella in this condition.
"I-I fell asleep…I-It was warm and sunny when I came…" Bella explained with her teeth chattering.
"Yes, well we will discuss that later but for now, I need to get you home. Close your eyes while I flash you home," I said. I immediately ran for home with Jake and Seth right next to us.
Arriving at the house I immediately took her to the medical room in the house and laid her on the bed there. She was soaked and I took her temperature and she was running a slight fever. She needed fluids but first she needed to get out of these wet clothes. I flashed Bella up to her room and placed her in the bathroom and called Leah in to assist.
"Leah, help Bella get out of these clothes and help her get a bath. When she is ready, call me and I will take her back to the medical room and tend to her. You can assist me, if you'd like," I said to Leah.
"Oh yes Dad, I'd like that. It will be great practice for me," Leah said happily.
"Uh, cold and sick person here," Bella said wanting to get in the bath.
"Sorry, Bella. I'll run your bath, you get out of those wet clothes," Leah said.
"I'll be out here in case you need me," I said to both of them.
I left the bathroom to give Bella privacy and sat in her room as she took a nice warm bath. She came out dressed in pajamas. I then carried her back down to the medical room. I knew I had to start an IV to get fluids in her but Bella hates needles. I had to tell her so I got her all situated in the medical room. Jake and Seth had phased back into human form and were in the room watching. They were worried about her too.
"Feeling better baby girl?" I asked her.
"Not really, but at least I'm warm," Bella said.
"Huh, just wait until Daddy Vamp gets a hold of your rump, you'll really be warm," Jake teased as Seth laughed.
"Bella, you were very cold and haven't eaten much. You're dehydrated so I'm going to have to start an IV to get fluids in you," I explained.
"Uh oh, that's not good," Seth said.
"Leah, would you get the things I need for an IV ready for me," I asked her.
"Sure Dad, uh…I mean…yes Dr. Cullen," Leah said as if they were in the hospital.
"Thank you Nurse Leah," I said to her proudly.
"When you two are done playing hospital, I'd like a blanket," Bella said shivering.
"Man, talk about a pushy patient. I wouldn't be so demanding knowing they were going to stick a needle in me," Jake teased laughing.
"What? A needle? The IV has a needle?" Bella asked with alarm.
"Yes, it involves a needle that will have to stay in your arm to allow the IV fluids in," I explained as best I could.
"No! I hate needles. Just give me a gallon of water to drink, no needles Dad," Bella shouted becoming agitated.
"Bella, calm down. You will not even feel it. I use a Lidocaine stick and you won't feel the needle when I put it in," I reasoned with her.
"I don't care, I hate needles and I will see it, so no Dad, no needles," Bella shouted.
"Bella, don't shout at me and you are getting an IV. Trust me, I've been a doctor a long time and I've started many IV's over the years so settle down and relax," I tried calming her.
"Yeah, weren't you George Washington's personal physician? Ha ha ha, I love that one," Jake laughed.
"Jacob, you're not helping the situation," I warned him.
"Oh I trust you Dad, it's the needles I don't trust. Just let me drink my share of water," Bella said again.
"Bella, enough silliness, now give me your arm. Besides, you couldn't drink enough water right now, and this is the quickest way to get fluids into you," I said as Leah had all the IV supplies laid out for me.
I picked up the needle to insert the port into her arm for the IV. Bella unfortunately saw the needle I had in my hand and began to panic.
"Why is that needle so long?" Bella asked with wide eyes.
"Needle, that's a harpoon!" Jake shouted.
"Jacob! We don't need your comments. The needle is long because it inserts the port in your vein," I explained. That was a mistake.
"In the vein? You're putting that tuby thing in my vein? No way, uh uh, not in me you're not," Bella said pushing my hand away.
"Bella, you won't even know Dad's doing it," Leah tried placating her.
"Yeah, let him stick it in your arm, Leah," Bella said to her.
"Wow, that will go completely through your arm," Jake said laughing again.
"Ahhhh! Da-ad, get that vicious thing away," Bella shrieked.
"Don't be scared Bella. Here, I'll take this one and put it in Jake's arm to show you it's not that bad," I said walking toward Jake with the needle.
"Oh Dad, let me put it in his arm. We're going to practice that tomorrow. You can show me how and I can have one up on the other students," Leah said eagerly.
"Sure, come on Leah, grab his arm…" I began.
"Ha ha ha, yeah, put it in my arm…wait…say what?" Jake asked with his eyes as wide as they can open.
"Yeah, big mouth, let them put it in your arm first," Bella said to him.
"No way! Get away Nurse Snarl! Daddy Vamp, what are you trying to do, skewer me," Jake said backing away.
"You big baby. Afraid of a little needle," Leah said taunting Jake.
"Little needle? Look at that thing, it's a foot long! Stick it in your arm, Nurse Needle," Jake said to Leah.
"See Dad, neither Jake nor Leah wants it," Bella said trying to get off the bed.
"Bella, calm down. You're acting like a child and you know what happens to naughty children," I said to her issuing a threat.
"You wouldn't spank me while I'm sick so throw that spear in your hand away," Bella said smartly.
"Who do you think you're talking about? Daddy Vamp would warm your bottom and then stick that sword in your arm," Jake said to Bella. Bella gasped.
"Jacob, you're not helping the situation, leave the room," I said to him sternly.
"Aww, just when it was getting good," Jake said walking toward the door. Seth was laughing at him. "Seth gets to stay," Jake pointed out.
"Seth isn't acting like an idiot, like you are," Leah said to Jake.
"You sound just like Rosalie," Jake said to her.
"Now I know how she feels," Leah said to him. Jake walked to the doorway and stopped and watched from there.
"Bella, enough of this, give me your arm," I instructed her.
"NO! Get away with that drill bit," Bella said scrunching back in the bed away from me.
"Isabella Marie, settle down right now and act your age. You need fluids and this is the quickest way to get them in you. Now hold still," I said grabbing her arm.
I used vampire speed and before she knew it I had located a vein and rubbed the lidocaine stick on the area and inserted the IV in her arm. It was flowing in her and she was still protesting not even aware I had put it in her already.
"No Dad it's going to hurt, stop it," Bella yelled at me. I calmly adjusted the flow and Bella saw me and noticed the IV tube. "What's that?" She asked.
"Your IV, I'm adjusting the flow," I said to her.
"You put it in already?" Bella asked.
"Yes I did," I said to her.
"I-I didn't even feel it," Bella said with a smile.
"I told you I was good," I said giving her a smile back.
"Wow Dad, that was impressive. You did that so fast Bella didn't even feel it. You're an awesome doctor," Seth said proudly
"Thank you Seth. I've had a lot of practice," I said smiling at him.
"Yeah, I can't believe how fast you did that. You're better than 'Dr. Pepper' Daddy Vamp," Jake said grinning.
"Oh brother, what a groaner," Leah said.
"No kidding," Seth agreed. I just shook my head and smiled.
"Uh…Dad…those things I yelled at you…I-I didn't mean to yell…to yell…at you…," Bella said sheepishly.
"Yes you did," I said simply to her and giving her a disapproving look.
"You're…you're not mad at me…are you?" Bella asked.
"No I'm not mad at you, just disappointed you didn't trust me enough to allow me to do my job as your doctor, but we'll take care of that when I do my job as your father," I said raising my eyebrows at her.
"Gulp! What…what do you…you mean?" Bella asked now realizing she may be in trouble.
"Uh oh, Bella's gonna get a spanking," Jake teased laughing.
"So are you if you don't stop with your antics," I warned him.
"I never get to have any fun," Jake complained.
"Not when it's at someone's expense and Bella was upset and you didn't help the situation by egging it on," I said crossly to him.
"You remember what Dad did to you when you played that prank on Rosalie and it backfired," Leah pointed out.
"You would bring that up," Jake said giving Leah a dirty look.
"Well Bella, to answer your question, let's see. You were told to stay inside because you were sick and it was cold and damp out. Not only did you disobey me, but you fell asleep and got soaking wet and made yourself sicker, not to mention you did not have your phone with you and you are supposed to be reachable at all times. We covered that little matter before, so I'd say you and I need to have a little chat in my study later," I informed her.
"Uh…how much later?" She asked.
"Oh don't worry, I want to make sure you are all well so we can have a nice long, meaningful session in my study," I said looking her in the eyes.
"On second thought, unplug the IV," Bella said.
"Bel-la!" I cautioned her.
As the IV began replacing her fluids, Bella was looking better already but I checked her over thoroughly and concluded she didn't help her cold any but would be okay if she stayed warm and I gave her some Tylenol to help her with the achiness. She was very chilled and I covered her with blankets until the IV was through. I then made her some nice chicken soup and made sure she ate some along with some hot tea. She was better but was very tired.
After the IV finished I took her up to her room so she could lay in her and Edward's bed and be more comfortable. I really wanted to scold her some more but she needed rest now and that would be dealt with later. So for the time being she got a reprieve but knew she had not heard the last of this.
Walking back downstairs, I heard Jake and Seth going back and forth. I walked into the kitchen and began making my wolfies dinner. They were all sitting down and eating after I whipped up an easy supper for them.
"Leah, thank you for assisting me," I said to her.
"No problem Dad, I enjoyed it. Although I really wanted to stick Jake," Leah said knocking him on the shoulder.
"Yeah, laugh it up," Jake said to her.
"Dad, I never seen you work as a doctor before. You're awesome," Seth said to me.
"Thank you Seth, I appreciate that," I said to him.
"What a brownnoser! You must want something," Jake said to him.
"I don't want anything, I was serious," Seth said back to him.
"Don't mind him Seth, he's just embarrassed cause he was too chicken to get an IV in his arm," Leah said teasing him.
"I didn't see you offering your arm," Jake said back to Leah.
"I didn't have to, you were supposed to be the example," Leah reminded him.
"Kiss my tail," Jake said to her.
"All right, enough. Eat your dinner and then Jake and Seth, get upstairs and do your homework," I said to them.
"Oh boy, hurry and eat up Seth, we get to do homework," Jake said snidely.
"Don't get smart," I said to him.
"Good, then I don't have to do homework," Jake replied laughing. Seth laughed too. They both gave each other the hi-five.
"Jacob and Seth!"
To Be Continued…
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A/N: In my stories before Jake, Leah and Seth were adopted, Jake called Carlisle "Daddy Vamp". After they were adopted, Jake called him 'Dad'. Seth and Leah began calling them Mom and Dad sooner.