I DO NOT OWN TWILIGHT OR THE CHARACTERS THEREOF. THEY ARE THE SOLE PROPERTY OF THE GREAT WRITER STEPHANIE MEYERS--TO WHOM WE ARE GREATFUL FOR ALLOWING US TO US HER WORKS TO HONE AND BROADEN OUR OWN WRITING SKILLS AND IMAGINATION.

I tensed as we pulled into the drive. Edward helped me out of the Volvo I groaned. He gave me a half smile and raised my hand to

his lips, kissing the palm.

"I'm right here" he said in a low, soft voice.I looked up into those deep topaz eyes, full of love for me. I could do this, I tolds myself.

I could anything, as long as he was beside me. Even this.

I took a deep breath and released it. "Let's go." I mumbled and we turned toward the house.

"Hiya kiddo.....um Edward." Charlie said, confusion on his face. "I thought you were spending the weekend with Alice, Bells." he

said, glancing at Edward again. I wish Charlie liked Edward more than he does. But he still blames Edward all I went through tht fall

Edward had left.

"Edward and his father got back early this morning dad" I lied.

"
Oh I see. Well, come in the kitchen. You can help me clean the f---" Charlie began to say, but Edward interrupted him.

"Charlie, Bella and I would like to speak to you . We have something we want to tell you." Edward said in a calm and casual voice. I

tensed again and Edward squeezed my hand.

"Oh, okay then." Sharlei said as he turned and sat down in the big old recliner. "So, lets hear it."

"Dad, I-" I took a deep breath. " I know you think we're still pretty young...and I know--" I stopped. Sharlie's face was already

cringing, eyes drawn together, brows down. I glanced at Edward.

"What Bella is trying to say Charlie is that she and I love each other very much. And from that love we--" Edward took over.

"Oh no. No NO NO. Bella please don't tell me--you ...you're-" Charlie stammered as he raised off of the recliner and began to pace

the floor.I went over to him, taking his hand in mine, hoping he wouldn't freak out and try to hit Edward.

"I'm pregnant dad" I whispered, almost inaudibly. I watched my fathre's face go from white to red to purple then red again. He was

quiet. Too quiet. He just stared at me for a long time. Then he did something I totally did not expect. He put his arm around me.

"Oh Bella." Charlie said as he hugged me. "I'm not going to pretend that I am not dissappointed." He glanced at Edward then, then

looked back at me, holding my shoulders in his hands."Because the truth is that I am."

"I'm sorry dad. I-"

"Ahp, but " he took a deep breath. " I cannot say that I am completely surprised either.I knew, somewhere in the back of my mind,

i knew this would happen. I mean, all those sleep overs with Alice--his sister...at his house? Oh yeah, part of me knew this was

going on. Another part of me just didnt want to know. "

"Oh dad" I said , tears now streaming down my face. Charlie looked at Edward again, who was now standing behind me.

"I knew he was becoming way too important in your life. He was becoming your life." Charlie said, glaring once more at Charlie.

"Don't start that gain." I said sternly as I pulled away from Charlie to grasp Edward's hand now. "The truth is that this is my fault. I

was the one who kept pushing to take our relationship further, not Edward Dad."

"I don't want to hear this. " Charlie looked at me again, sighing."Look Bella, I don't want to fight. I know how much he means to

you. I know how much you really do love him. And I have to admit that I can see that he loves you too." Charlie conceeded.

"I do love her Charlie. With all my heart and soul. And everything is going to be fine. I'll make sure of it." Edward said with such

confidence. I smiled.

"I still wish you were older, and married. But, I'm here for you Bells. For whatever you need from me." Charlie said, taking me into

a big bear hug again.

"Oh dad."'

"But YOU have to tell Renee." he whispered in my ear.