A/N: here's chapter four! I just wanted to let you guys know that i won't be able to update this everyday. I have school and a job that take up quite a bit of time during the week. But i will try to get a chapter in as often as possible. Its a lot easier on the weekends. Be patient with me. Thanks and ENJOY!

Chapter 4: Devious Smiles

"Why don't you carry Bella up to the guest room while I will go put Addie in your bed?" I was pulled from my reveries by Alice's hushed voice and her hand on my arm. She had a small, knowing smile on her face; not the devious, plotting kind that I had grown so used to seeing, but a genuine, loving smile. I couldn't help but return it.

I lifted Addie from her arms carefully and handed her over to my small, pixie-like sister. It was a comical sight, but Alice is strong for her size. As I bent to pick up Bella, Alice's voice floated into my ears once again.

"You like her don't you? I don't think I've ever seen you look at anyone that way before. Not even Tanya. I'm glad you've finally found someone worthy of a great guy like you." I just stared at her for a moment in awe. I guess I shouldn't be surprised. Alice seems to know everything, even if I have only just figured it out for myself.

"Yes, Alice, I do like her." I whispered. "But I just met her and I doubt she could possibly like me after such a short time. And to add to all of that, I just dumped my whole sob story on her not 3 hours ago." I frowned, feeling the truth of my statement as soon as I had said it. "Plus, I have a kid. That scares women off. They don't want a guy with all this baggage."

"Don't assume Edward. I haven't seen Bella this happy in a long time. Just being around you seems to brighten her face. And she's really taken to Addie." With that she was halfway up the stairs. I followed, stopping at the guest room to lay Bella gently on the bed. She looked so peaceful. If only she could see past everything I've been through and just see me. I shook my head and retreated to my room.

I changed and slipped into bed beside my adorable little girl, who was lightly snoring into her pillow. As soon as my head hit the pillow, I was out.

A wonderful smell woke me in the morning. Addie was still sleeping soundly and with the aroma of a delicious breakfast swirling around my head, I was pulled from the room. I made my way downstairs to see what Esme was making.

"Esme, what are you making? It smells amazing." I said walking into the kitchen, looking for something in the refrigerator. All of a sudden, Bella's head pooped up from around the refrigerator door.

"Oh! I'm sorry if I woke you! I didn't mean to. I just thought I'd make breakfast for everyone since I ended up crashing here last night. I didn't realize I was making so much noise. I'm sorry…" she was beginning to ramble and blush profusely, and though I found it endearing, I figured I'd save her from her embarrassment.

"It's fine." I interrupted. "I just thought you were my mother. And you weren't making any noise whatsoever. It was the wonderful smell that woke me." I smiled at her, causing her to blush deeper.

"Oh, okay. Well, would you like to help me get the table set and everything put out, since you're down here?" She looked down at the pan of eggs she was currently working on as if asking me to help set out my own breakfast was a major offense. I just chuckled and began to pull plates down from the cabinet. I was just about to start up a conversation when I was interrupted by someone thundering down the stairs.

"Emmett." Bella and I both muttered at the same time. She was smiling and shaking her head. Emmett appeared in the doorway, looking around frantically. When he spotted Bella in front of the stove, his eyes grew wide. I was beginning to get confused, but it is Emmett so I just shrugged it off.

"ALRIGHT!" He screamed and started jumping up and down in his place. Bella giggled and then Alice yelled from the stairs.

"Emmett, you big dummy! You woke up Addie. What are you yelling about?"

"Bella's making breakfast!" He yelled back, his eyes still wide and focused on Bella. I heard Alice running down the stairs and then she was at Emmett's side, holding a very confused and groggy Addie. She, too, bounced in place for a moment before setting Addie in a car and then taking a seat beside her. Emmett quickly followed suit. Bella stood there laughing at the scene that had unfolded before us.

"Quit laughing and feed us, woman!" Emmett whined impatiently. Now I laughed. I didn't question the actions of my siblings just yet. Instead I just set the plates on the table and took a seat on the other side of Addie. When I looked up, Carlisle was walking into the room, adjusting his tie, with his doctor's coat draped over his arm.

"Did I hear someone say that Bella made breakfast?"

"You sure did Carlisle. It's almost ready." Bella replied, pushing another batch of eggs around the pan.

"Well, isn't this a treat!" Esme had walked up behind Carlisle. I couldn't hold my curiosity in any longer was about to ask about their reactions, but my little princess beat me too it.

"Does Bella make yummy breakfast?" She was looking between Emmett and Alice, who had excited smile on their faces.

"THE BEST!" They yelled at the same time. Again, Bella simply laughed and set the eggs down on the table, along with bacon, pancakes, toast, sausage, and orange juice. "Dig in." was her reply.

I have to say, it was heaven. "I think that was probably the best tasting breakfast I have ever had. No offense Esme."

"None taken, Edward dear. I agree completely, Bella is an amazing cook." Bella smiled and thanked Esme.

"If you think this is good, you should let Bella make you dinner. Damn, that girl can cook!" She blushed and looked down.

"Emmett, language! Addie doesn't need to hear that and no one else wants to." Esme scolded. Emmett looked down, ashamed. Addie just giggled at the fact that her grown uncle was getting in trouble. I looked up to see Alice glancing between me and Bella, that devious smile beginning to form on her lips. I looked over at Bella to see that she, too, was looking at Alice. When she noticed the smile, she groaned.

"What are you planning, Alice?" She asked hesitantly, knowing she would probably regret it.

The excitement in Alice's eyes grew tenfold and replied as cryptically as always.

"Oh, you'll see. I have to go call Jazzy!" With that, she was gone. I could tell that it was going to be one of those days, and apparently so could Bella.