A/N: Okay, I'm tired, I'm not going to post some stupid, long A/N. lol. Just remember, R&R, for me! I'd love it if you did. Believe me. I really do.
Time for some Edward POV.
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"I'll be back after I drop her off," I breathed as I kissed my Mom's cheek and Bella buckled her baby in.
"Okay, sweetie, take your time." She glanced at Bella and I knew she meant it.
"Alright, girlie, ready to hit the road?" I asked Bella as I opened her door for her and she sighed loudly.
"As ready as I'll ever be," She mumbled climbing into her seat and I couldn't help but worry about her tone. Why did she sound so upset about going home? Shouldn't she be happy that the day is over? That she gets to spend the evening with her daughter?
I shook my head and got in, driving them home in silence. When I let Bella out she sighed, thanking me for the millionth time, before going on into her house. I glanced at the address, making myself remember it, as I got in my car and drove back to my Mom's house.
"How was Emma today?" I asked Esme as I walked into the kitchen with her. "Bella worried about her all day, non-stop."
"She did?" Esme asked and I nodded, she sighed. "Well, I can tell you one thing - that baby is a beauty! And she's so good. She was quiet, but let me know when she was hungry, and she was calm around me. I was so happy!"
"Yeah, Bella loves her a lot. It's all she talked about all day." I chuckled and she raised an eyebrow.
"All day?"
"I teach four classes a day, you know this," I told her and she nodded. "Well, Bella is in all of them. She's only in them because they're the few credits she still owes." I shrugged and Esme nodded, again. "Anyways, we ran into each other a lot, and it was 'Emma this' and 'Emma that'. Not that I blame her."
"So, care to explain why you drove her everywhere today?" Esme asked as she sliced an apple.
"Well, she was going to take the bus, but she missed it. And that's when I drove by her, sitting alone with the baby, at the busstop. I wouldn't have stopped if I hadn't immediately thought of Rosalie, or Kate, or even Alice and you, on the side of that road. I'd want somebody to help them."
"That's sweet of you," Esme grinned and I shrugged.
"And so, I drove her here. Anyways, I asked if it should be a regular thing and at first she protested - but then I mentioned Emma needing the security and she agreed. I don't think her parents are providing her, or the baby, anything at all Mom." I sighed.
"That's too bad," She agreed fluidly.
"It's ridiculous, is what I think." I added and she nodded, shrugging.
I watched as she walked around the kitchen and cleaned up. I've been living with her and Dad since Kate was hospitalized. I don't like Mom being alone when she's here, because Dad is often working to pay the medical bills.
"Have you heard from Dad about Kate?" I asked her and she shook her hed, her green eyes suddenly sadder. I know it kills her, and the others, as much as it does me to think about Katie's condition.
"No...he stopped in a few times with her, he said she was well and drawing all day. That nurse...Renee? I can't remember her name for the life of me, anyways, Renee spent most of the day with her. They colored."
"That's good. I like Renee." I told her honestly.
"Yeah, she's a nice woman. Okay, so, I'm going to go visit Kate and Carlisle one more time, and then I'm coming home and going to bed." She told me and I nodded, sighing, and yawning.
"Kay, Mom. Tell Katie-bug I love her, and for her to get some rest. I'll be there bright and early!" I hugged her.
"Honey, don't overwork yourself. I know you want to be there for Kate, and Bella, and Emma...but you're only human. Especially that early in the morning. Okay?" She patted my cheek and I nodded.
"I won't Mom," I sighed. "I promise."
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"Edward!" Kate giggled as I came into her room, a teddy-bear in hand.
"Hey Monkey!" I smiled running over and kissing her cheek.
"You came!" She breathed and I sat down beside her bed. She scooted, careful of her I.V., over to me. I smiled widely at her, forcing myself to keep the mood up high.
"Of course I did, I always do!" I chuckled and she shrugged, her cheeks turning pink.
"Sorry I slept in yesterday, the chemo was really bad last night...I couldn't stop throwing up." She looked at her fidgety hands and rocked back and forth a little. She was whispering and I could clearly see she was not only embarrassed, but just utterly upset with herself. My heart broke even more for her.
"Hey, kiddo, listen," I took her hands into mine. "Sleep as much as you want - just keep fighting for your big brother, okay?" I smiled at her and she nodded, a corner of her mouth turning up sheepishly. She got my single dimple on her left cheek, just like me. "Promise?"
"Cross my heart," She did the hand motion and I winked.
"Good!"
She then turned and glanced at her Barbie clock before frowning at me. I raised an eyebrow, questioning her own facial expression. She pulled the blanket up over her pajama-clad body and wrapped her arms around her body.
"You're here earlier. Why?"
"Oh...Well, I've been driving a girl to school every day." I told her and she raised her eyebrows high.
"Is she a pretty girl?" She asked me and I chuckled.
"Well...I guess..." My brow furrowed. I was really trying not to think of poor Bella like that. "She's very nice, and she has a baby. She's very young and doesn't have her own car, so, I told her I'd drive her. Mommy is babysitting her daughter, Emma."
"That's so nice of you!" She giggled, clapping her little hands. "Are you dating anyone? Do you think you'll date her?"
"No, Kate," I laughed and took her hands, looking her seriously in the eyes. "you're the only girl for me right now, kay, bug? I don't want to date when I have you."
Suddenly, she was having a fit. She began crying and threw a pillow at me. I felt my eyes widen, I was shocked, and beyond a little worried. I'd never seen her like this. I stood up and grabbed her little wrists, carefully, and shushed her, pleading with her to calm down. She just looked up at me, and sniffled.
"Edward! I'm dying!" She cried. "You talk like I'll be here forever - like we'll have each other forever and I'm dying! I won't be here in a year! I'll be gone. Dead. And you have the nerve to pretend like it's not happening? Say you don't need to date? I don't want you alone forever! I love you, and I...I can't b-be here for you! I'm dying!"
During the last few months I knew that she knew what was happening. She understood what was wrong with her body and that it probably wouldn't end pretty. But she'd never said it like that - in fact, I don't think she's said it at all.
"Kate!" I barked, feeling bad for yelling at her, but I knew she wouldn't listen otherwise. "Do not talk like that, ever again!"
"But I am! You can pretend all you want, but I refuse!"
"You can't think that way, sweetheart!" I pleaded, getting closer to her. "You have to think positively. Miracles happen. Medicine takes it's course. You can't just assume death...please...buggy...don't think that way."
Now we were both crying, looking each other in the teary-green-eyes. Suddenly she hiccuped and pulled me to her chest. I climbed into the hospital bed and hugged her. I really hugged her. And she hugged me back.
I knew this was a moment I needed to treasure. Her smell. Her eyes. Her smile. My sister. But it killed me, and it only hurt even more to know how she thought of the situation. She is positive that she's going to die when I'm still praying multiple times a day for a miracle.
"Katie!" Rosalie's voice sounded from around the corner and then my twenty-one year old sister was in the room. She was squealing, but then stopped, and watched quietly as Kate and I calmed down. "What's wrong?"
"N-nothin' Rosie." Kate swiped at her eyes, shooting Rose a smile.
"We just sat down and had a serious talk," I gave Kate my 'I'm not kidding.' eye and she nodded, sighing.
"Oh? Um. Okay. How are you, lady? Emmy said he wanted to come, but he had to go to work." Rosalie smiled. "But I'll be in and out all day!"
Rose was a pediatrician, and my father was Chief of Staff here at the hospital. Kate always had some family member in the building with her. We couldn't let her feel alone - ever. And I'll have a hard time not coming back tonight after today's little preformance.
"You're going to be good today, right?" I asked her, and kissed her hair. She nodded, tucking some hair behind her ears. "And you're going to think happier thoughts, right?"
"Yes, Eddie."
"Good, now, I need to go get Bella and Emma to school. Rosalie, you get her for the rest of the day, you lucky ducky!" I gave her playful eyes and Kate giggled.
"Love you, Eddie!"
"Love you too, princess!"
"I'll be right back, I'm going to go throw my empty coffee away!" Rose told Kate and followed me into the hallway. When we got out there, she tossed the cup, and crossed her arms. "What happened?"
"She started asking me about my love life, and I told her I didn't need anyone but her right now, and then she flipped! She started crying, and throwing things, and repeating that she was going to die and that I needed to move on! Rosalie, I was terrified. She's terrified! I could see that!"
"Oh God," Rose bit her lip and I nodded.
"And then we were both crying, and now she's promised to think happier thoughts and to hope for a miracle. We prepare for the worst, but hope for the best."
"Wow...well, I'll go back in, thanks for talking to her. She really looks up to you." Rosalie hugged me and I nodded.
"I know, and I'm thinking about having Jasper fly in. He needs to visit more often." I sighed thinking about Rosalie's twin who lives in Vegas right now - he's teaching a history class or something. He's been trying to come down for a week and a half now.
"Good. He does." She kissed my cheek before going back to our sister.
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"Uh, what are you still doing here?" I asked Bella, my voice hoarse. Her head shot up from her arms on the desk. She was sleeping?
"S-sorry..." She looked at me curiously, and yawned. "Em kept me up last night...and James wa-...Emma cried a lot." She shot back and I frowned. "Why are you crying, Mr. Cullen?"
"I just...rough morning with Kate." I breathed and she nodded, slowly.
"Is she okay?"
"I guess, apart from the fact that she threw a fit and told me she was going to die. She's so sure that it's going to happen...it breaks my heart."
"I'm so sorry. Can I do anything? God, I'm stupid, complaining about everything at home. I could be in your shoes. I'm sorry E-..."
"No, Bella," I interrupted her. "Everyone has their problems. You just have to learn to look at the person, not the problems. Hear the person, not the problems." I whispered and she nodded.
"Right...well, can I eat in here?" She asked me suddenly. "I...I ate in the cafeteria yesterday and Mike took my lunch while Jessica pulled my hair...I don't...I don't exactly have the money to buy a lunch for myself once a day, let alone an extra for when it gets taken..."
"Bella, why didn't you say so? I could have bought you one." I glanced at her empty desk with a sigh. "Here, have half of my sandwhich. You have a child to take care of - you need to be healthy to do that."
"Edward..." She huffed. "I don't want to eat all of your food, I just mea-..."
"No, eat it. I had plenty today." I gave it to her and tossed her some chips. "Eat up. You need the nutrients." I smirked and she blushed again.
"Um...thanks." She smiled. "You don't mind if I eat in here more often, right?"
"Of course not, you're always welcome." I smiled and she nodded, looking at the sandwhich she was picking apart and slowly, eating.
Who would have thought that this was the beginning of a beautiful friendship.
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A/N: I went from not wanting to write at all to a sudden urge to finish and get this chapter out of the way! So, here you go! R AND R! You know the drill! I only have one on this story - I want more. lol. I'll take what I can get. It makes my day.
Now I sound desperate.
Either way, this one was emotional. Poor little Kate...I was ready to cry, while writing! Yep. I'm dramatic. Lol. Let me know what you thought!
XX - Emma.