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Chapter 4

Bella Cullen

I had no idea why I was so nervous. Edward has always made it perfectly clear to me that money wasn't important to him. Or to the rest of the family for that matter.

Bree and I had become very close. I really couldn't remember which one of us had come up with this idea. All I knew was that now we were free, I mean really free, to live our lives, it was time to throw our proverbial hats in the ring. We had to speak to our nearest and dearest about our idea. What we wanted to do. We'd planned together, did research and we both agreed that this was the road we'd like to go down. We both still felt that we needed permission to continue though. We couldn't carry on without asking for the blessing of those closest to us.

Bree came over early as planned. She took Renesmee back to the main house, using the excuse of giving Edward and I some alone time. We both knew that this was no more than a ruse. The minute she got back, she'd ask Alice to care for Nessie. She'd be about to have the exact same conversation with her parents as I was about to have with Edward.

"We need to have a chat." I told my reason for existence.

Edward looked at me, confused. I'd expected that.

"What's on your mind, love?" He asked.

"You know that Bree and I have been talking?" I told him. "We've been working on an idea. Something that we'd like to do together." I continued, trying not to ramble or stumble over my words.

Edward raised an eyebrow. Sometimes I really wished that he could see beyond my shield. Read my thoughts, like he did everyone else's.

I took a deep, unnecessary breath.

"Edward, I... I need money. A... A lot of money." Okay, I was stammering. I felt scared, not of my husband, obviously, but of how he'd react to our plan.

What if he laughed at me, what if he said no. Oh shit!

Edward looked at me. I knew he was confused and worried.

"Bree and I, we...we, well we want to do something worthwhile. Something charitable. We want to be good too, Edward." I said, my belief in our project suddenly giving me confidence.

"Bree and I have been talking, planning, if you like." I continued. "There are a lot of places in the city, you know for homeless people, or people just having a tough time."

"Yes, sweetheart, there are." He answered, confusion written all over his beautiful face.

"But there are none that are directed solely on the Native American population. We want to help them Edward. We want to set up a drop-in center for them. Somewhere they can go, get a meal, seek advice on what benefits are available to them. Bree's half Quileute. Her biological mother may or may not be out there, somewhere. She might be in need of help. She's Billy's sister, Jacob's aunt. We want to help them in whatever way we can."

Edward listened. His golden eyes never leaving my amber ones.

I was on a roll. I needed to continue.

"This would cost a lot to set up, Edward. But, it's something we both feel strongly about. We want to do this. We think that Sue and Billy would help. They might even give their time voluntarily. I know that this is a lot for you to take on board. But I need to know what your initial thoughts are. Please?"

Edward smiled.

"Can I use the funds that you've given me for our project?"

"My Love, my life. Have I not explained all of this to you properly?" He asked.

"You are absolutely free to spend as much as you like on absolutely anything. Obviously I'd prefer it if you didn't fritter away cash on useless or pointless extravagances. But I love this idea. It will give you something to concentrate on, even though you don't really need it, to get through the remainder of you're newborn year. It will also help Bree. I couldn't have come up with a better plan."

Thank you Lord. I thought.

I could only hope that Bree's conversation with Rose and Emmett had gone similarly.

Edward Cullen

The relief I felt when Bella told me about her and Bree's project was palpable.

I hadn't really entertained the thought that Bella would want to use any of her new found wealth for anything other than good, but I'd been privvy to the thoughts of people before. For almost a century I had heard. Money, especially lots of money could change people. I felt guilty that I had harboured the thought for more than one second that my Bella could be counted in that category.

I truly loved her idea. I was so proud of her.

It made sense that she'd want to help people. A drop-in center for Native Americans in Seattle. That was perfect. It would give my beloved a project, something she could concentrate on.

I couldn't help but think that, although it appeared no longer necessary, it would also re-affirm our friendships with the tribe. That thought, however, soon gave way to a less positive one.

"Bella, love," I commented. "Have you or Bree considered that the Quileute people might take your idea the wrong way? They are immensely proud people. I don't think they'd accept charity readily. Especially from us."

Bella gave my question some thought before responding in her new tinkling voice.

"I hadn't really thought of that. I don't think Bree has either, if I'm honest. I truly hope that they wont think of it like that. Our plan is a center for all Native American's. Surely their pride wouldn't stand in the way of us helping all tribes?"

"I'd like to think they wouldn't try to stand in your way. I think, however, you should talk to them about your plans. It wont do any harm at all to have that conversation."

I had another question for my beloved. One I was slightly more hesitant to ask.

"Sweetheart, can I ask you something else?"

"Of course, Edward. You can always ask me anything." She replied instantly.

"I was just wondering, why would you limit your help to Native American's? Would you not consider reaching out to anyone who needed help?"

A strange look of relief crossed Bella's beautiful features.

"I was worried about what you were going to ask." She admitted. "We did originally think of going down that line," she continued. "But as I already said, there is already help out there for the population as a whole. We just felt that if we carried on with that plan, it could quickly get out of control. It would cost so much more. We wanted to start out small, and this seemed to be the ideal way to do that. I mean, what if Bree's mom had needed help when she left that low life Thomas? Who would she have turned to? Believe me Edward, we've talked a lot about this and believe that this is the best way to start out. Please, understand though, even though our center will be aimed mainly at Native American's, we would never, will never turn away anyone that asked for help.

I nodded. Bella's reasoning making perfect sense.

"Maybe we should head up to the house now love," I suggested. "I imagine that Bree's been talking to Rose and Emmett about your plans too?"

"She has." Bella confirmed. "I'm hoping that they'll have a similar response to your's."

"I'm sure they will have." I confirmed. "There is nothing unreasonable in yours or Bree's request. We are all agreed that you both can spend your wealth however you see fit. The only issue that I see raising it's head is Alice wanting in on the action."

My Bella laughed. A truly beautiful sound. I knew if my dead heart could, it would have swelled with love and pride.

I offered her my hand.

"You ready to find out if Rosalie and Em have given Bree the go ahead?" I asked.

She grabbed the hand I offered, but surprised me by leading me back towards our bedroom.

"I can wait, just a little while. First I need to reward you for being so reasonable." She smiled.

Who was I to argue?

When we finally made it back to my parent's home, it was clear that Bree had already spoken to her parents about hers and Bella's plans.

I read in her thoughts that she was delighted by the outcome and desperate to talk to Bella about what would happen next. She had almost been too impatient to wait for us. Luckily Alice had managed to stop her running back down to our cottage to tell us her news. Not for the first time I was glad about my sister's ability to know what was happening. Even if it was slightly embarrassing to know that she knew exactly what we'd been up to.

Bree was bouncing, in a very similar way to Alice, waiting for Bella. Jasper must be completely overcome by her excitement.

The second we got within her hearing range, she was by our side. Bella and her started talking to each other animatedly.

I gave up on joining in their conversation, happy that the two of them were so pleased with themselves.

When I reached the house, the others were waiting.

"So our girls are going into business?" Emmett asked, smiling widely.

"It would appear so." I smiled. "I think it will be really good for them. I just hope our new extended families are alright with their plan."

"I don't see why they wouldn't support our girls." Rosalie said. "I'm pretty sure Bree will be able to get Billy on board. She's already discussed it with Seth apparently and he's told her that Sue would be keen to get involved."

"It appears I've been worrying about nothing then." I conceded.

"Nothing new there then." Alice chimed in before drifting into a vision.

I tried to see in her mind what she was seeing.

Strangely I couldn't make it all out.

It was as though this particular vision was blurred around the edges. I could make out a room. It looked like a cafeteria, similar to the ones at many of the high schools we'd attended. There were a lot of people around. Sitting at tables, eating, filling out forms. There was something missing though. Something Alice couldn't see.

I wondered what that could possibly mean? I supposed time would tell.

A/N Well you got your reveal. Were you expecting that? Do you like the idea? Can anyone guess why Alice's vision isn't showing every detail?

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