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A/N: So, incase you didn't notice by now, Renesmee isn't growing quite as quickly as they first predicted that she would. She is 3 years old, biologically, but physically, she only looks 6. So, twice her age. That was just a decision I thought would make more sense with my story. I hope you have liked it so far and continue to review. All the reviews I have recieved so far have been very supportive and positive. I really appreciate them. Keep it up and let me know if I can improve. Here's chapter 3. Enjoy!

Chapter 3

Bella closed the phone and handed it back to Edward, still notlooking at him. Her eyes were glued to her father's face, worried. Edward kept his arms around her. He rested his chin on her shoulder. After a minute of watching, Bella felt him nod. She couldn't look at him to ask. She waited patiently.
"Bella, love, shall we go out into the hall for a minute?" He asked her finally. He guided her into the hall before speaking again. "He was listening to everything that Carlisle was saying earlier. He wanted me to tell you that when his time comes, he wants you to let him go. He said don't try to save him. Then, after he's gone, he wants you and your mother to go through his house and divide things up between yourselves. And, he wants some stuff to go to Nessie, but he didn't say what. Also, I spoke to Carlisle and he said he'll stay here with us until it's over, if you are more comfortable having him take care of your dad." Bella nodded. She couldn't speak as she absorbed everything. "Do we need to go back in and see Jasper?" Bella nodded once and followed Edward back inside the room. Edward looked at Jasper and then flashed his eyes to Bella, sending a silent message that she needed a sense of calm. He used his ability right away.
Renee called around one in the morning. Bella was in a trance, thinking about everything her father had requested. Edwrad answered the phone, no wanting to break Bella's train of thought. He lied easily.
"Hello, Renee.... No. She's in the bathroom right now.... Okay. I'll tell her.... Thank you so much for calling.... You too, Renee. Goodbye." He hung up and everyone, including Bella, looked at him. "She is just getting ready to board a plane. She'll be arriving in Forks around 7:30 or eight. Then she's coming straight here. We all have a lot to talk about before she gets here. I should call Carlisle."
"Can I call him? I need something to do." Bella asked, finally speaking after hours of silence.
"Here. Just tell him what your mother said and ask him if he wants to be involved in the discussion we are going to have." She nodded, taking the phone from Edward, and dialed the number.
"Hello?"
"Hey, Carlisle."
"Oh. Bella. What's going on?"
"Nothing right now. My mother just called though."
"Did she?"
"Yes. She's just boarded a plane and will be in Forks around eight at the latest."
"Eight this morning?"
"Yes."
"Okay. Was there anything else?"
"Yes. We wanted to have a major conversation before she arrived and we wondered if you would like to be here for it."
"I would. Thank you. I'll be there in ten minutes."
"See you then." Carlisle hung up. Bella handed the phone back to Edward, who pocketed it.
Bella, Edward, Jasper and Alice sat in silence for a few minutes. Edward's phone buzzed at the same time that Rosalie and Esme walked in.
"Yeah. They just walked in.... Okay. We'll be down." He hung up.
"We'll watch Nessie and keep an eye on Charlie. Carlisle and Emmett are down the hall in the waiting room." said Esme. Edward, Jasper, Alice and Bella stood. Bella hesitated.
"If anything happens, you'll be the first to know." Esme ensured Bella. She nodded and the four went down to meet Carlisle and Emmett, leaving Esme and Rosalie in the room. They sat down greeting each other quietly. Bella sat down totally silently.
"Bella?" asked Carlisle, inviting Bella to begin the conversation.
"My dad... had a few... requests. He told them to Edward, who told them to me." she spoke slowly.
"And, what were his requests?" Carlisle asked gently. Bella clamped her jaw shut. Even though she was not human, this was hard for her. Charlie was her father, after all. Edward answered the question for her.
"He wanted her to let him die. He doesn't want us to try to save him. And, he wanted some things from just Bella and Renee. Sorting through his stuff, spliting it among themselves and Nessie."
"How much longer, Alice?" Carlisle asked.
"Another two days, maybe. It's not definite yet."
"Okay. Bella, we'll get you through this. I promise." Alice suddenly looked like she was counting down to something. She nodded quickly to Emmett. Bella stood suddenly and walked out. Emmett gave her a few seconds head start and then went after her. He caught up easily, because she was walking away at human speed and he was using vampire speed. He lifted her off the ground and carried her back to the room over his shoulder.
"Emmett! Let me go!"
"Sorry, Bella. I can't do that." He entered back into the room as she let out a menacing growl. He ignored her, laughing slightly.
"You don't frighten me, Bella. Sorry." She growled again as he dropped her onto Edward's lap. Edward put his arms around her.
"Calm down." he whispered in her ear.
"Now, Bella. We have one more thing to discuss."
"Whether or not I tell my mother what we are."
"Yes."
"I don't know. It won't be nearly as simple as telling Charlie. She'll want major details."
"So she'll be like you were then, when you found out." Edward replied.
"Yes."
"We can handle it."
"I might need help telling her."
"Not a problem." said Carlisle.
"And, I don't know how she's going to react. It could be fearfully."
"We can handle whatever reaction your mother has."
"Okay."
"Now, shall we go check on Charlie?" Carlisle asked. Bella nodded.

A/N: I hope you enjoyed it. And, yes, I know I keep leaving cliff hangers, but it's best that way. The suspence is better that way and it gets people thinking. Review and I'll post the next one by tomorrow. Love to everyone that has supported me so far. And, a special thank you to seventeenforeverandever, for being the first one to read my story and give me constructive criticism on what I should change, before I posted this whole story online. I owe you! Review everyone. Thanks! Love from Christie.