I watched as Edward opened the front door, he was wearing dark blue board shorts and white t-shirt, completely casual but he looked so hot. I smiled and looked at Alice; she ran to him and gave him a hug. I saw that he was tanned- as if he had come back from a holiday. He released Alice and looked at her.

"Hey sis." He smiled.

"Hey, I haven't seen you in ages." She looked up at him. "This is my best friend Bella." She gestured to me.

"Hi!" I waved.

"Hey." He said, leaning against the counter, putting his keys down. "I'm Edward." He told me, holding out his hand.

"Bella." I told him, taking his hand and shaking it, there was a spark and I knew he felt it to because when I looked in his bright green eyes they were full of awe.

I smiled and released his hand; he straightened up and looked forward.

He smiled and started forward, looking at his parents, he walked out to the patio and hugged them all including Jasper.

I looked at Alice and she had a huge smile on her face, "He likes you and . . . You like him." She said.

I shrugged and went outside, I sat down and was next to Edward, Alice wanted the seat beside Jasper, I looked and saw that Emmett was playing football with Blake and that Zack was sitting on a chair next to them, playing the Nintendo, the sun was shining down on him and I was worried he would get sunburnt.

"Bella . . ." I was bought out of my thought, I looked at who called me, Esme, "I already put sunscreen on him." I smiled; she was so thoughtful, "Thank you so much." I replied.

"So Edward how has California been?" Carlisle asked.

"It was good, I missed it here though, there weren't any good neuro cases down there only cancer and heart transplants, that was it, but it was a good year of being there and I experienced a lot." He smiled, his straight white teeth shining.

"So, you're coming to work with me in neurology, this will be fun." Carlisle smiled.

Edward chuckled, "I will also be doing lungs and heart transplants." He added smiling.

"How was the plane ride?" Jasper asked.

"It was okay, I mean 5hours is a lot and I am a bit tired but the service wasn't great." He told us, clearly annoyed about it as he let out a breath. "So what have all of you been up to while I was gone?"

"Working." Jasper said, "Being a pharmacist is hard work, and gruelling hours." He sighed.

"Yeah, Bella and I are working on an Abercrombie modelling session and we have a runway show coming up." Alice said, "So everyone is pretty busy."

Edward looked over to his left where Emmett and the boys were, I saw Zack break dancing, he was doing freestyle, it looked like the dance they did in step up 2: The streets. I smiled.

"Ohh . . . He is so good at dancing, he is amazing." Edward gasped, "Who's children are they?" He asked, I blushed.

"Mine." I said, I looked at his face and it sank a little, but he hid it well.

He nodded and watched him, smiling.

"What's there names?" He asked.

"The one dancing is Zack he is three going on four and my eldest Blake is the one with the football in his hand." I told him, he nodded.

He looked at them and then turned, we looked at everyone and they were looking at us, I shrugged and looked at Edward, he was smiling at me.

I looked at the table and then suddenly my boys were behind me. "Mom can we have a drink?" Zack asked.

I nodded, handing them a bottle of water each. They both took them and Blake sat on the ground, turning on the Nintendo, Zack sat beside him watching, I took a sip of my wine and turned to everyone.

"There so cute." Alice whispered.

"I agree." Edward murmured.

I smiled. Carlisle and the boys (including Emmett who was laughing at something Edward was saying) went over and started cooking the food. I sighed and looked at Alice and Esme, "You like him." They both whispered.

"Yeah . . . So, he wouldn't go for me, I have my boys to think about." I said, shaking my head.

"Bella, did you see how Edward became sad when we said the boys were yours, he thinks your married, that your taken, but you are not, you are on the market and he is browsing threw to find a women, no sell yourself to him." Esme said.

"Does that even make sense?" Alice laughed and I shook my head 'no'.

"Well you know what I mean." Esme said, taking a sip of her wine.

"Yeah we know." I smiled.

It was nice out today and I liked how the sun was out, it was hot for forks but it was nice.

I looked at the my boys, they were still in the same position except Zack was in Edward's arms, talking and laughing with him, while Emmett and Blake played the Nintendo. I smiled, but I wondered what Edward and Zack were talking about.

I looked at Alice on her Blackberry and I picked up my Iphone.

Alice, what are you planning? - B, I sent her that message, this was how we had our private conversations.

Nothing you need to worry about. - A, I looked at her and she had a smirk on her face.

Well if it has anything to do with my boys and myself then I need to know! - B, She sighed and I watched as she typed back.

Fine, I was thinking about setting you and Edward up on a date; see how things go, give it a shot please. -A, I sighed and began typing my reply.

Okay, but the boys cant know and he has to ask me on his own, don't tell him to do it and why would he go out with me, I have two young children, it would just be a hassle for him.-B, I sent it and I watched her expression change.

Bella give it a chance! Don't assume, just go with it. P.S. I will follow your wishes/rules. -A. I smiled and put my phone down.

Thank you, I mouthed to her and she nodded smiling.

We ate soon after our private conversation. I watched as Alice, Jasper, Emmett, Blake and Zack got into the pool. Esme and Carlisle were sitting down snuggled into one another, an afghan on top of them. I watched as he would kiss Esme's head every so often, I smiled; it was nice to see them that way.

Edward and I were still sat at the table, digesting the food. I laughed as I saw him with his head back and his hand lightly sitting on his stomach, he smiled and looked at my boys in the pool.

"There adorable and very smart, your husband must be so proud, he is a lucky guy to have you and the boys." He said, looking at me.

"Oh . . . I am not married, divorced actually, my husband left when Zack was born, he was cheating on me with a model and um, he signed his rights to be a parent over to me and then left, haven't seen him since." I said, shrugging.

"Well I am sorry." He told me, looking into my eyes.

"I don't really care, the boys don't really talk about it and I am actually glad, I didn't like who he became when Blake was born. I knew the marriage was over when I got pregnant but he just didn't make the move until I got pregnant with Zack, he hasn't even seen Zack before and he never will . . . I won't let him hurt us again." I whispered.

"I am sorry but I do admire that you are a strong women and very loving towards your boys and I like that about you . . . Your perfect." I heard him mutter the last bit, but I don't think he knew I heard the 'your perfect' bit.

My heart skipped a beat and I was lucky that he kept talking, "So have you always lived here?" He asked.

"No, I was born here and when I was a few weeks old my mom and dad split up so my mom took me to Arizona and I moved back here when I was 17, I met Alice in senior year. How come I didn't meet you until know?" I asked.

"Well, I have been busy; I was already in my second year of college when you moved here. I came home on holidays but you were never around and then I moved to California, so I never got to see you, but I am glad we met." He smiled.

"Me too." I smiled.

"Well I like you and I was wondering, do you want to go on a date with me?" He asked.

I looked at my boys, they looked happy, I then looked at Edward, "Yeah, I would like that, just give me your number and I will call you, remember I have to get a babysitter." I giggled.

"I am sure Alice can help." He laughed.

We exchanged numbers and I continued to talk with him until it got dark and the boys needed to get home and into bed. He kissed me on the cheek as I left and hugged the boys, I thought it was sweet and Zack really liked Edward. Blake liked Edward but didn't take to him that great, he was polite but I knew he would show his true feelings about Edward soon.

The boys and I got home at around mid-night, they were exhausted and fell asleep as soon as there heads hit the pillow, I smiled and then set my alarm for the morning. I went to sleep with a smile on my face. J