So yesterday I stupidly burnt my hand on a cast iron skillet that was fresh from the oven. Thankfully, I survived and was able to get this chapter finished. See, not even a burned hand can keep me from my mission of attempting to update daily.

I don't own Twilight. I am appreciative of every single review this story has gotten so far.

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The next week, Bella arrives early and is sorting out bins of water toys for the babies to play with, or gnaw on as is the case with Natasha Denali, when Edward arrives. Dressed alike, once again, she watches as Edward approaches with a pretty raven-haired girl at his side. A pang of disappointment settles in her gut, but Bella smiles through it anyways. Sure, Edward plagued her dreams all week, but it wasn't like she could do anything about it, and the girl at his side is proof why.

"Hi Bella," Edward states excitedly as Jack stretches his hands out to me with a wide grin on his face. "I brought reinforcements this week." Bella nods at his guest and offers her hand as she introduces herself.

"Nice to meet you, Bella. Edward told me he and Jack had a great time at class last week even though our mother sort of forced this on him. I'm his younger sister, Alice." Bella's heart leaps quickly in her chest as she looks between Edward and Alice while they shake hands.

There is no resemblance whatsoever, with the exception of their eye color, so it's easy for her to mistake Alice as Jack's mom. After all, it looks like Jack has some very fine brown hair coming in. Bella stops her train of thought as she realizes that regardless of Alice's relationship to Edward, Jack still has to have a mom, and Edward still isn't single.

"I'm glad they are both enjoying the class so much. It's a ball watching the kids have so much fun in the water." Bella grabs her basket of water toys and sets it right on the edge of the pool where her class will be occurring. "We'll be starting in a few minutes, so make sure you and Jack get showered, Edward."

Bella watches, appreciatively, as Edward walks away, happily bouncing Jack and talking to him about getting in the shower. When she turns though, Alice is right beside her with a grin on her face. "So… you like my brother?"

"What's not to like? He's very sweet and seems like a great dad to Jack. I'm glad he was able to join the class."

"No, I mean… you like my brother. I saw the way you were watching him and how disappointed you were when you saw me. I bet you thought I was his wife or girlfriend." Bella couldn't exactly counter what Alice is saying, since it was all true, but she did her best to dissuade her from whatever she was thinking.

"Regardless of whether I like your brother or not, I'm just here to teach the class, not score a date. I'm completely professional, so there's no need to worry, alright?" The Newton's seize that moment to come over and begin gushing about how much their twins had begun to enjoy their baths more since the first class and Bella sets her focus back to the task at hand, rather than the nosy sister of a hot dad.

As class progresses, Edward chats up Bella more and Jack is constantly trying to get her attention. The other children are on their best behavior and Bella is almost sad when the session was over. When Bella finished up the class, most of the parents disperse but Kate stays behind and begins to talk her up about how well her son Garrett is doing in the class. Bella can't help but laugh because the class is purely for fun, but some parents take it so seriously. Kate is the perfect example of that.

Bella can't help but see Alice toweling off Jack and blowing raspberries on his belly as he giggles sweetly. Edward's smile is a mile wide and he looks almost relieved. However, when he catches Bella watching him, his smile changes into something different and Bella turns and heads into the staff office, eager to step away from the confusing situation.

Bella knows Edward intrigues her, regardless of he fact that he has a son. But, she also knows that he's not available. She knows better than to dwell on something she cannot have.

When Bella is gone, Alice turns to Edward and smacks him on the back of the head. "I thought you were going to ask her out, dumbass." Edward sighs and towels off his unruly hair before lifting his son from Alice's lap to take him into the change room.

"I was going to… but she got cornered by one of the other parents and it's just… ugh. Do I really want to do this? This is the first time I've asked out anyone since Bree and look at where that got me." Edward groans as Alice gives him the usual look of compassion that pops up whenever he mentions Jack's mother.

"Bella is not Bree."

"How do you know that?"

"I spent two minutes talking to the girl and I already think she has more sense in her pinky finger than Bree had in her entire body. Yeah, I know, she's Jack's mom, but she signed over her rights to him the moment she gave birth. I don't think Bella would have been that callous." Alice hates talking about Edward's ex because it always gets her blood boiling, and today is no exception.

"I'm going to get him changed. I'll be out in like fifteen minutes or so."

"Can I go talk to Bella?"

"No," Edward states loudly, causing Jack to look scared for a moment. Edward rubs his son's head and holds him close against him as Alice finally looks at him in pacification. "Let me work on it, alright?"

"Alright, big brother. This one is all on you, but if you take too long, don't think I won't interfere."