Summary- Ok. Jacob does not exist. Set during New Moon when Edward left Bella. Bella does not do motorcycles or jump off of cliffs. Bella is into heavy duty painkillers. She takes them everyday as prescribed by the doctor. But when she accidentally takes too many…

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Ghost of a Stranger

Chapter 2: Brink of Disaster

Charlie P.O.V.

I'm walking upstairs to check on Bella. I hear her stereo is still on. She must not be asleep yet, she never leaves it on. I open the door a crack, knocking as I make the effort. There I see a lifeless looking Bella lying on the floor. Oh No! Bella! I run to her and check her breathing and pulse. Both are very weak. I lay her carefully on the bed and sprint to the telephone.

As I wait for the hospital operator to pick up I try to ease my breathing. I hadn't realized it was erratic. I take several deep breaths before the operator answers, "Forks Hospital, how may I help you?"

"This is Police Chief Swan. I think my daughter may have overdosed. She takes prescription sleep pills, and I think she took too many. I can rush her to the hospital but I need a room ready immediately!" With that I hung up and went to retrieve Bella. Her body was like dead weight. I lugged her out to the car and gently placed her in the passenger seat.

I rushed to the hospital, pushing 110. I ran practically every red light on the way, using my siren to clear the roads. When I finally reached my destination I held Bella, firefighter style, and ran to the desk. They said they had a room prepared.

"Third door on the left. 8th floor."

"Thank you." I continued running until I reached the elevator. I pressed to up button frantically. The doors opened far too slowly, I pushed my way in without waiting for the passengers to unload. I pressed the 8 button, and the close door button. I heard the gripes of the other passengers, but I ignored them. My baby girl was in between life and death. Every second counts when it's about my daughters life.

The doors opened and I pushed my way out. There was an audible cheer as I left the elevator. I didn't even care how rude I was being. I went straight to her assigned room and placed her onto the bed for the doctors to examine.

"Chief Swan, Bella has many drugs flowing through her bloodstream. I think we should call a specialist. Do you remember Dr. Carlisle Cullen? He was the best we had. We will call him to see if he can't come and fix her for you. Will that be a problem?"

"Carlisle? Of course he was the best. Call him. See how soon he can come. I trust him. Make sure it's soon, I'm not a patient man, especially considering the stakes."

The next day the entire Cullen family was set to fly in. I wasn't sure why the entire family was coming, but I was grateful enough to even allow Edward to re-enter my sweet Bella's life again. Of course as soon as this was all over, he would have hell to pay.

A/N: This chapter title is Brink of Disaster by Mae.