Well here we go chapter 3 of letter to Jake. Also I have a note that is VERY IMPORTANT. Soon I am going off to college and to be honest to you readers writing, unless to relax, is going to be at the bottom of my to do list. So I am not sure when I will have time for writing since it's my first year of college I'm not to sure what to expect. I just thought I would let my readers know so that you aren't left wondering where I went. Remember to review at the end and I promise I will try to not leave it as a cliff hanger. Who knows if I get enough interest I may update again before I leave.

Chapter 3

BPOV

I sent out my letter and I just couldn't wait to see what Jake wrote back. About a week later I got another letter from Jake. I hadn't been able to read it during the day because of work and Sarah but now it is almost midnight and I figure it is safe to take a moment to myself and see what Jake had to say.

"Dear Bella,

I can't believe my luck. I finally get you back in my life and with a daughter none the less and I get a letter I don't want. Today after I got your letter I got a dispatch letter. They are sending me to Iraq baby. By the time you get this letter I will already be gone, but you can still send one back and they will send it to me. I am not sure when I will get it or if I'll be able to send one back but still please send one. I also ask you to send me a picture of you. I haven't been able to see your face in almost a year and it kills me. I have the pictures of Sarah with me and I'm going to put them in my helmet and in my jacket but I would like one of you. Bella it just isn't fair. I finally get you back in my life a little and now I'm being pulled away from you. I love you Bells. I wish I could be there with you and Sarah right now instead of where ever I am. I dreamed the other night that the three of us were sitting down to a picnic and I got to see you smile. I was holding Sarah and feeding her a bottle. It was such a great dream I didn't want to wake up. Then I got your letter and I felt whole again when you said you loved me. I never have thought of anyone else besides you. I wish I could have been there for you when Charlie kicked you out. I know my dad and I would have taken you in. Although you probably didn't want to go to my dad in case he told me. I still wish that I could have been there. I don't know what else to say but I don't want to end this letter. Some part of me keeps saying, "what if this is the last thing you say to her? What would you want to say?" I just hope that it isn't the last time I write to you. But if it is I want you to make sure that Sarah knows her father and her grandfather. Please take her to La Push sometime so that Billy can see her. I didn't write to him about it so it is all up to you. I can't write much more because I have to pack and also write to Billy and tell him that I'm shipping off soon. To tell you the truth I am crying some because I don't want to loose you again. I love you Bells but I got to get going. I'll write to you when I can. Just don't forget the pictures.

Love Jake."

My heart felt like it was being ripped out of my chest. My Jake, the love of my life, was probably in Iraq right now risking his life. I just got him back and now he is across the world. I got up and found some current pictures of me. There was one that I had taken on my camera just the other day with me and Sarah. There was a candid picture my friend Kayleigh took of me. I grabbed one that was of me and Jake a couple years ago and made a copy of it. I took the pictures and put them in an envelope and started a letter to Jake.

"Dear Jake,
I'm not sure when or if this letter will get to you in time but I am sending it out the day after I got your letter. I don't know what to tell you. Just be careful baby. You still have to see and hold your daughter. I'm here for you Jake. I have included some pictures of me and one is a picture you should remember. Sam took it on the reservation on the day that you first told me you loved me. I saved it all these years. Jacob Black you better come back to me because I have waited a year to hear your voice, the feel of your arms around me, and the feel of your lips on mine. I can't go on without that forever, so you better come home. I love you so much Jake. I will be waiting here for your next letter or for you. I love you and so does Sarah. Just know that I am thinking of you. I love you Jake. Come home soon.
Love Bella"

I sealed the envelope and wrote the address on it. I looked into Sarah's nursery and she was still fast asleep. I ran down to the mailbox still in my pajamas. I kissed the letter and put it in the mail box. I just hoped that Jake would get it soon.

JPOV

I got Bella's letter and pictures. It made me so happy to see her smiling and that she had kept the picture of us three years ago. I took that picture and the one of her and Sarah and put them in the pocket inside my jacket so they would always be near my heart. I took the others and put them in my helmet so that I would have them with me all the time.

Being in Iraq is hard and I just wish I could be with Bella or at least write to tell her that I'm okay. My mind isn't here and that can be very bad. I shake my head and try to focus. I take off my jacket and join up with some of the guys for a game of football.

We played for a while and my team won. We were celebrating when the head commander came over, "Black, you and your group are going to go out and run a patrol. Go around the outer parts of the city and then come back. Report then investigate anything suspicious."

I saluted him and replied, "Yes sir."

My team and I got geared up and got into the vehicles and went off to patrol the city. Everything was going great. When we were almost back to the base a bullet went through the windshield and hit our driver. My mind briefly registered that it had been Richard who had been shot. He was slumped over the wheel dead. Everyone else hopped out of the convoy, I followed right behind. It was hard to realize where the shooting was coming from. I felt a bullet go through my right shoulder. I went down and then there was a loud bang not far. I felt something hit me...(darkness)

BPOV

Every day I run to the mailbox hoping for a letter from Jake saying he is fine. It has been three months since I got his letter telling me that he was leaving. I'm starting to worry. I mean I don't know how often they can write or anything like that but just not hearing from him is making me go crazy. I had spent a year not talking to him and it's worse now because I know he loves me.

Day after day goes by and no letter. I work hard and take care of Sarah. She is getting so big. Shes now seven months old. I can't believe how fast time goes. I just wish Jake could be here to see her. He would be so happy.

Well it's time for work so I gave Kayleigh a hug and thanked her for watching Sarah. She smiled at me and said, "It's no problem Bell. I mean I feel as if you are my sister."

I smiled back, "Thanks Kayleigh. I'll see you after my shift."

I went to work and took orders, dealt with annoying people and the occasional asshole trying to grab my ass. Finally it was time to go home and take a nap of my own. I got home and Kayleigh was playing with Sarah. I walked over to them and kissed Sarah on the cheek, "Hey sweety, you miss mommy?"

Sarah looked up at me and smiled, "Sarah was very good today. She drank all of her bottle and took a little bit of a nap. So you don't have to worry go take a half hour nap."

I smiled, "Thanks Kay. I really need it today."

I went inside and took a quick shower to get the smell of burgers and fries off of me. Then I laid down and closed my eyes. I fell asleep almost instantly. It seemed like no time at all when I heard a knocking on my bedroom door. I opened my eyes and sat up. "Yeah?" I called.

Kayleigh opened the door, "Uh Bella there are some guys here to talk to you."

"Okay I'll be right out." I got up and fixed my hair before going out into the living room. "Yes?" I said before I was even fully in the room.

I stopped in my tracks when I saw the two men stand up and they were in army uniforms. They took off their hats and said, "Mrs. Black?"

"Uh. Miss Swan, but I am going out with Jacob Black."

"Ah sorry for the mistake miss." The one on the left answered.

The one on the right hung his head, "We come with information on the current status of Sr. Jacob Black."

I felt my knees buckle and someone caught me. I looked behind me and saw it was Kayleigh holding me up. I could feel the tears come to my eyes, "Jake, is he okay? Is he alive?"

"He is currently MIA. His platoon was attacked and everyone was shot. All bodies were recovered except for Jacob's. We do not know where he is but we shall keep you updated. We are sorry miss."

They came over and helped me to the couch, "We will be going now miss."

I managed to shake my head. As soon as the door closed Kayleigh sat down next to me and put my head on her shoulder and rubbed my back, "Just let it out girl. I know you have to cry."

So that's what I did. I sat there and cried for almost an hour. After that Kayleigh helped me to my bed and put Sarah next to me, "Bell I'm going to stay the night okay. This way I can see how you and Sarah are. So if you need to sleep I'll be here. Don't worry about a thing."

I half smiled, "Thanks Kayleigh. I'll pay you extra for staying the night."

She laughed and pushed a piece of hair behind my ear, "You don't have to pay me for it. It's what friends do for other friends."

"Then I'm glad I have a great friend like you."

"No problem Bell. Now you rest." I heard her leave the room and I cried some more. I cried till I exhausted myself and fell asleep. MIA how could he be missing. I know he's not dead, I just know it.

Well that was chapter 3 and I hope you guys liked it. Well I'm going off to school so if I have enough time and enough reviews I may post another chapter before I go. Let me know what you think. :D

-Kittylover93