Chapter 2: Carlisle

"Can you hear its heart beat?" there was a fluttering sound as a small heart beat raced along with mine. The doctor then had a brief look of confusion as he moved the wand slightly from the baby. "Well, it looks like there is a Baby B in here too. You are having twins Miss Swan." Another baby was moving around slightly while its heart raced along with its siblings. I had tears in my eyes as I knew whose children were in my stomach at that moment.

Edward's children.

"This is a very rare occurrence since most cancer patients do not get pregnant when they have cancer, and it's even rarer for a cancer patient to be having twins. You are going to have to be careful from now on. By the looks of these babies, they are very healthy, growing just fine, and about 12 to 13 weeks old. I want you to come in every week now and if you have cancer anywhere else, I'm going to have to check you in the hospital so we can start treatment immediately. Also, I'll do treatments that won't harm the babies." The doctor explained.

My lips trembled. "Doctor, can you video record this and print pictures out? And I know I'm going to sound crazy, but I don't want treatment while I'm pregnant, I just want to give birth to these healthy miracles." I couldn't stop staring at the two babies that were floating in my womb. They were so perfect, so wonderful, and a selfish part of me wished Edward was here with here witnessing the little miracles we created.

The doctor turned to me wide-eyed, "Miss Swan, I don't know if the cancer will allow you to live yet to go full term, and I don't know if the cancer will harm the babies yet or not, but not seeking treatment immediately will only cause more harm than good." I glared at the doctor, my hormones already starting to become present. "Doctor, I know all that, but I don't want treatment while pregnant. That doesn't mean I won't get treatment at all. I'll start treatment as soon as I recover from birthing them. If I don't make it and there is a possibility that you can save my babies, then please do so. They have family they can go to be watched over. The father is alive and well along with his family. Please do not argue with me or I will go somewhere else for a doctor that will meet my requirements."

I'll hunt Carlisle down, I thought. I wanted the whole family there, but Carlisle would have to do. If I died, he would make the choice to save me or let me die, but I would make sure he took in my babies. They were Edward's children after all and they would be half-vampire. Carlisle would keep them safe and teach them everything. My instincts screamed at me that the cancer would kill me so I knew that my children would out live me, for however long that might be.

The doctor sighed, handed me a wet cloth to wipe my stomach, while he sent for the pictures and videos for me. He also wrote down a prescription for prenatal vitamins, a list of things I should and shouldn't eat, and activities to keep me active. I thanked him with a smile, told him I would see him next week for my blood test results and ultrasound. The lady at the front desk gave me the DVD of my ultrasound along with the pictures. As soon as I got back to the Cullen's house, I grabbed a sharpie and labeled the DVD as Pregnancy-12 weeks along.

That night, I was nightmare free. I dreamt of twins with bronze hair and green eyes and my Greek Adonis holding them in his arms with a proud and loving smile on his face. I woke up with tears streaming down my eyes, knowing that that dream would never come true.

I got up out of bed, feeling exhausted and a migraine pounding away in my head. I had plans today that involved early graduation, a new car, baby items, and a few phone calls.

Well best get started.

I started with school, calling in and telling them my situation and the reason I needed an early graduation. They relented with little persuasion since early graduation was a few weeks away. With that done, I got into my ancient red truck, relishing my last ride in it since I knew the babies would need to be in a safe, child friendly car.

Edward would be so proud that I'm getting a new car.

I drove to the car dealership in Seattle and started to browse. I stopped at a car that I found I really like: a Volvo XC60 in Metallic Twilight Bronze. My heart clenched at the thought of driving a Volvo, since Edward had one, but I fell in love with this car and a small voice whispered it was because I wanted to be closer to Edward. I paid for it and the dealer agreed to scrap my car for me, while I drove in the comfy black leather seats.

I drove to the mall next for some shopping. I headed for the little bookstore in the mall on the bottom floor. I headed in and started to grab at baby books that I wanted.

While I was looking, I also got a journal that had a beautiful scene with a full moon hanging in a dark sky that had faint stars peeking out, purple kissed the green grass that seemed to be illuminated from the moon and white wild flowers sprouted forth from the grass. The scene on the book made tears prick my eyes as a memory popped up.

"Twilight, the safest part of the day when a vampire can come out. It also signifies the end of one day and the beginning of a new. To me, it's when darkness and light finally meet in perfection." Edward smirked down at me as his arms snaked around my waist. We were standing in front of his window wall, staring out at the view, enjoying our alone time together since the rest of the family was out hunting. I leaned back against his bare chest, the sheet protecting my modesty, and laced our fingers together on top of my waist.

"Mmm, darkness and light, huh? Is that supposed to have an underlying meaning to it?" I teased him, as I looked up into his too innocent golden eyes. He chuckled, kissing my forehead, before he replied. "Of course, you are my light that brightens my darkened world. My perfect Bella." I shook my head at his sweet words, a smile dancing on my lips. I leaned up to kiss his perfect lips. "Such a sweet talker," I murmured against his lips. He just chuckled again and led us back to bed.

I was sure that was the day we conceived our little miracles since after that my birthday happened and he left. I then found two photo albums that I just had to get for my babies. They were both black, with a green vine with white flowers blooming on it and the vines were going up the sides of the books, white flowers with green stems and grass sat along the bottom of the books. In the center of each book was a place to put a picture in. I was now glad that I got several copies of the ultrasound pictures. I went straight for the counter to pay for my items.

After the book store, I decided to get a few pieces of maternity clothes for when I got bigger. I had a bump that was only noticeable if I wore clothes that hugged my skin and since I only wore baggy tops, I never truly noticed till now, but I did wondered on why my jeans were getting smaller. I got a couple of tops and jeans, along with a dress for special occasions though it was more like a summer dress that just flowed straight down to my ankles that was made out of a material that would stretch over my stomach till I was full term.

The lady behind the counter looked at me strange and I mumbled out that my friend was pregnant and had work. I didn't want everyone to know I was 18 and pregnant.

God I sound like a bad TV drama. 18, alone, pregnant, and with cancer, scratch that, a very bad TV drama.

I was done with shopping and I stopped in the food court to satisfy my craving for salty French fries at McDonald's. I scarfed them down and headed out to my new car.

Once I reached home I took a nap, realizing just how exhausted I was. When I woke up again, I saw that it was night time. I groaned as I stretched my sore body and quickly headed to the bathroom to pee. I wanted to change out of my day clothes into something comfy since I was now wide awake. I opened Edward's closet, surprised to see most of his clothes in there before I figured out that Alice probably bought him a whole new wardrobe once they reached a new place. I grabbed a baggy white shirt of his that smelled heavenly of him. I quickly put it on and hugged it to my body, closing my eyes. With my eyes closed it almost felt as if he was hugging me with his strong arms wrapped around my waist and his hands resting protectively over my baby bump.

Tears finally spilled over on my cheeks as I finally snapped. I cried my heart out as I crouched close to the ground, rocking back and forth. When the tears finally died I saw that I was crying for an hour and my eyes were probably red and swollen. I didn't care much as I got up to go to Carlisle's office.

I searched his office for a map so I could eliminate possible areas that I knew had too much sun and areas that I wasn't sure about. I don't know if they would go out of country, but it didn't hurt to try that after I was done with this country. I would call into each and every hospital or school board for Cullen's or Hale's till I find them.

I sank down into Carlisle's comfy desk chair, a giant map of the states and big cities spread out before me on his desk. Thankfully his desk top computer still worked and didn't have a password to get in. I didn't know where to start as I looked all over the map.

I sighed.

Alright, guess I'm gonna start with New York.

Several phone calls later to different hospitals in every place I could think of and still no one named Cullen, or Carlisle, or even Hale.

They covered their tracks well.

I laid my head down on the cool mahogany desk, feeling a massive headache bloom again and I whimpered in pain. I was getting frustrated at not being able to find the Cullens and frustrated at my own weak self.

Was it so much to ask to just find them?

I didn't think it was.

I closed my eyes and silently sent a prayer of help up to God.

"Try Alaska," A cool, familiar voice said in front of me.

My eyes snapped open and my head lifted to see my Greek God crouched across from me, his arms crossed atop the desk with his head lying on his arms, a smile played along his lips and his golden eyes glittered at me in the faint light that came from the lamp besides me. His bronze hair was still in its tousled mess that it has always been in.

"Edward…" I breathed quietly.

I couldn't believe my eyes.

I blinked once.

Twice.

Three times and he still hadn't left.

He chuckled, "Silly Bella, but still beautiful." My hand trembled as I reached across the desk to touch his face. It was ice cold and stone like just as I remembered it. He leaned his head towards my hand and lifted an eyebrow in amusement. "Oh, Edward!" I leaped from my seat and rushed into his arms that closed around me. I sobbed into his chest, as every thought left my mind until only one was left.

He was here.

"Edward, oh Edward! I have so much to tell you. Is the others here, or only you? Is Carlisle here? If he is I need to talk to him." I continued to sob a bit as I stared up at his face, a wide smile across both of our faces. He chuckled again and lifted a finger to push a strand of hair behind my ear. "Slow down Love. I'm the only one here." My face fell a bit, but then I was determined to tell him everything right now. "Edward, I'm 12 weeks pregnant and I know it is your child."

Tell him the good news before the bad news, so he doesn't freak out too much, I thought.

He flashed his crooked grin that always made my heart race and his eyes danced with pride and joy. "I know Love, I know everything. Even about the cancer. I'm so sorry that you have to go through this, Bella." His eyes saddened a bit.

I was confused, how did he know about everything when he just got here?

I opened my mouth to ask him to explain when he put a finger on my mouth. "Shh, Love, Carlisle should be in Alaska since that is where our cousins live, remember? He has night shift at the moment so you will be able to talk to him tonight." Edward led me over to the chair and gently lowered me down to sit by my shoulders. I grabbed the phone as I saw Edward point at Juneau, Alaska. I found the phone number for the hospital and I felt Edward's lips brush my forehead as I smiled up at him as the phone started to ring. I focused my gaze forward, picking at the end of Edward's shirt that I wore, as nervous butterflies erupted in my stomach.

I heard the phone pick up just before a receptionist lady said, "Hello, this is Juneau Hospital, how may I help you?" I tried to even my breathing and hoped my voice came out steady. "Hello, is a man named Carlisle Cullen currently there or works there?" I heard some clicking on her end before she responded. "Yes, Dr. Cullen is currently working here and is on shift tonight. He is in his office at the moment since no surgeries are scheduled for him tonight." I breathed a silent sigh of relief. "Thank you, can I please talk to him? He is my doctor. Tell him that it is Isabella Marie Swan calling to ask him about a few things." I crossed my fingers. "Alright ma'am, please hold on one moment." The bad elevator music started to pour through the phone and I looked back up to Edward, only to see him gone. My heart broke a little, but I figured he went out to hunt after being away from me for so long. "Alright, Miss Swan, I'm transferring your call over now, please hold." The receptionist said again as the elevator music returned.

A few seconds later, I heard a musical voice say, "Bella?"