(A/N: ok so this is going to be our next story. yes we will be working on both of them. regular updates will be up, but they wont be as fast. I would say about once a week for both of them. so dont forget to review! and check out 'under fire' if you havnt already! -SouthernGals)


'I carry your heart with me. (I carry it in my heart) I am never without it. (anywhere i go, you go; My dear and whatever is done, By only me is your doing) My darling.

-E. E. Cummings: Mid 1800's


{Prolouge: JPOV}

"Jasper?!" I heard Anabelle, my beautiful wife 'Bella' call from the front porch, wiping her hands down the front of her apron.

"Yeah, Darlin'?" I called back, leading the team of horses around the side of the barn.

"Supper's ready!" she called back to me, wiping the sweat that had formed on her brow. I chuckled. Sweaty, covered from head to toe in flour , beautifully round with my first child... I felt like the luckiest man alive, and I was.

"Alright, Darlin', I'll be right there. Pile my plate up high woman, I'm a hungry man tonight!" I picked at her. I saw her wave her hand in a courtsey way.

"Of course, my love. As you wish, dear husband of mine." she picked back. Yep, luckiest man alive I tell ya'! I thank the good Lord every night, because without him... I'm sure I would have perished long ago.

I walked into the house and quickly kissed my bride before jogging up the stairs to wash up and change out of my dirty clothes.

Just getting out of the bath, I walked into our bedroom, and as I was finishing up getting dressed, the sound of shattering dishes set me on edge. I ran down the stairs to find Anabelle standing in a huge puddle with her legs apart. Shock was spread all over her face as she looked down.

"Darlin' whats wrong?!" I asked worriedly.

"I... My water just broke..." she responded still not looking at me. I was shocked to, but still so happy. My baby was coming!

I was standing right by the phone, so I turned on my heel, picking the ear piece up and pushing the lever repeatedly until Mrs. Baker answered the switch board call.

"Houston, Texas." she said all chirpy like.

"Mrs. Baker, this is Jasper Whitlock, I need Dr. Cullen's office... Anabelle is having the baby!" I heard a gasp on the other end.

"Yes yes..." I heard her pulling switches for a second then she came back on the line. "Its ringing."

"Dr. Cullen." I collected myself for a second so I didnt scream the good doctor's ear off in a rushed panic.

"Dr. Cullen, this is Jasper Whitlock, Anabelle's water just broke, we need you to come quick...

"JAAAASPERRRR!" Anabelle screamed out for me.

"I'll be right there Mr. Whitlock, but you need to get her to a bed." then the line went silent.

I placed the ear piece back on the peg and rushed off to Anabelle's side.


{Anabelle's POV}

"JAAAASPERRR!" I screamed out for my husband. My stomache had tightened and I felt as if a knife was stabbed into my back. My knees would not cooperate with me, and I started to go down to the floor as another contraction hit me mid-breath.

Jasper hung up the phone and ran straight to me, careful not to slip in the fluid. I was bent down clinging to the kitchen counter.

"C'mon sugar, lets get you in a bed, Dr's orders." he said.

Carefully he picked me up off the floor and carried me to the spare bedroom down stairs. As soon as he laid me in the bed, another contraction hit, only worse this time.

"AHHHHH!" I screamed as I bent forward in pain. Once the contraction passed, I flung myself back onto the pillow. My sweet husband came back into the room with a cold rag and a cup of water. He placed the cold rag on my forehead and kissed my cheek just as another one hit.

"Don't touch me!" I snapped at him through the pain.

Jasper jumped back, shocked at my outburst. Once the pain subsided, I apologized.

"I'm sorry honey, it just hurts so much..."

"It's ok, Bella. I just wish there was something I could do to help."

Another contraction hit.

"OHHHHHH!" I groaned just as Dr. Cullen came walking into the room with his wife behind him.

"Ok, Mr. Whitlock, I'm afraid im going to have to ask you to leave the room and wait outside."

Sparing a reluctant glance my direction, I shot him a small reassuring smile right before another painfull contraction came, and Mrs. Cullen had to shoo him out, closing the door behind him.

"AHHHHHHHH!" I tried to breath through the unbearable pain, but was unsuccessful. Once it was over, I was already exhausted.

I felt Dr. Cullen checking me, then he looked toward his wife.

"Esme, pile the pillows behind her back, this baby is just about ready to meet the world." he said as felt my chest swell with a mix of relief and happiness, but it was short lived as another contraction racked my body.

"GAHHHHHHHH! AHHHH!" I could feel the air leave my lungs and once again, I flung myself back into the awaiting pillows as the pain died down.

Mrs. Cullen came around to my left side and pulled my knees up to my chest. I grabbed them with a death grip, getting ready for the pressure I was sure going to be there along with the undying pain I was in.

"Ok, Mrs. Whitlock, when the next contraction hits, push as hard as you can... ready..." he said as I felt another contraction working up. When the contraction hit, I did as I was told; pushing as had as I could to the point my head felt like it was going to explode off of my shoulders.

Mrs. Cullen wiped my brow with a rag. I felt the need to slap her hand away, but refrained when the cold rag was bringing a tiny bit of comfort to my now throbbing head. and readied myself for the next contraction. pushing when it hit.

"GNAHHHHHGH!" I wailed as I pushed again.

"This baby's coming out breech, Esme, I need you to hand me my bag." I looked at the doctors worried and concentrated face.

"Whats wrong Dr? Whats wrong with m... my... AHHHHHHH! GAHHHAHAHHHHH!" I screamed, the pain had taken an all time high, and I knew right then. Something was wrong. I felt my eyes tunneling... and my vision blurr... "Save my baby Dr... Please..."


{JPOV}

I heard Bella screaming for what felt like hours. I paced back and forth in front of the door, listening to the screams... waiting until I heard the first sound of my baby's cry...

"AHHHHHHHH! GAHHHHHAHAHHHHH!" Bella screamed, and it shot pain straight through my heart. I wanted to rush in there to her, but knew that it would be improper. Men were not aloud in the birthing room, unless he was the doctor.

Everything had been quiet for a while, and I listened close to the door. Then there it was... "WAHHHHHH!" The most beautiful sound in the world.

Mrs. Cullen came out of the room with a small white bundle in her hands. "You have a beautiful baby girl, Mr. Whitlock." she handed my daughter over to me. Beautiful. She was just simply beautiful.

"And Anabelle?" I asked, bringing my smile from my child to Mrs. Cullen. I saw the sadness in her eyes before she had even said a word, and my heart began to race.

"Anabelle, Mrs. Cullen, what of my wife?!" I snapped at her, not intending for it to come out so strong.

"Mr. Whitlock, the Doctor is doing all that he can, but she is bleeding out. The baby came out breech... we had to perform surgery and take the child before both mother and child died... but coming out, she had done damage to Anabelle... " Dr. Cullen stepped out of the room. He had his head hung low.

"Mr. Whitlock, I'm so sorry. I couldn't stop the bleeding. She doesn't have much time left. You must go to her." He told me, and I felt my heart break into tiny pieces.

Rushing into the room, I saw my angel turn her head to look at me. Still just as beautiful. Even in such a mess.

"Jasper, My love..." She didnt get to finish.

"Bella! Please fight! Please, dont leave me..." I felt the hot tears stream down my face.

"My love, I will never leave you. I will always be there with you. Forever my love..." she glanced down at the child I had placed in her arms. "We must name her... Elaura. My beautiful...La...la..." I watched as she kissed the forehead of Elaura, then gift her with a nickname right before she started to go. With one last smile toward me, and a kiss to my hand, I watched her go.

"Yes, Darlin', Elaura... Lala... will be perfect for a perfect baby girl." I said, my whole body shaking with sobs as I cried out my grief for my beautiful wife.

"I will see you again, Darlin... I love you, My Anabelle..."


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