Sorry it took way too long for this chapter to come out. But I had major writer's block after my hospitalized lovely Washington flu round up. Sadly they don't treat writers block at the hospital :)

Even if it was just a quick gesture superdani15003 thank you! Your small comment really did make me feel better :) I hope you all don't hate me for this late chapter, its gana be a bit rushed and crappy. I am trying to stop my whole detail story motif and just do quick fanfiction like everyone else lol.

Ok so without further ado:

I don't own Twilight, Stephanie Meyer does. I just own my little creation Ireland. Which if anyone really cares to know is my name :P Because my parents were so uncreative they just named me after the country I was born in. Oh and if your wondering about the whole name thing or way I haven't told specific details about Ireland's eye color ect. Just hold on a bit :)

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Ipov

In between my hysterical attitude and the water works he had managed to get me back into my room (cough cell cough), unhinge my arms which so conveniently had locked themselves around his neck, and get me to sit still on the hospital bed without complaint. I felt way to tired to protest.

Someone had cleaned up the little mess I had made and fixed the bedding that I was sitting on. I was still a little numb from my episode, It took me a few minutes to comprehend the current situation.

I had come to the obvious conclusion that first he knew about my secrets and mostly likely every doctor, nurse, and police man within a good radius of the hospital. Second, I had a good feeling this wasn't going to be another catch and release case by social service this time. Third, I knew I couldn't hide or lie anymore, the situation had bean taken from my grasp. And lastly I kind of liked this guy sitting across from me. He was staring at me, or concentrating on me. Which really was awkward. I couldn't read the emotion in his eyes but it was almost as if he was afraid I would disappear or something. I noticed his skin was as pale as mine, just more solid looking. Another great sudden question of idiocy came to my mind Why hadn't I known this before now?

"What's your name?" I asked, it came out a little too childish and dry.

That made him break the whole concentration look. He seamed surprise by my newfound calmness, and slightly amused in a way.

"Edward Cullen." Edward smiled a perfect heavenly half smile. That made my heart stop for a second. Haha good thing I didn't have one of those monitors on! He straighten up a little more in his chair. His expression seamed to go mute for a second, then turned into a look that reminded me of someone telling a little kid their dog just died. "My father is your doctor." I could tell he was rethinking something in his head. His voice was smooth but seamed to hesitate a bit on his words. "He wants me to keep an eye on you for the time being. Until your record drafts and situation is settled." He looked at me fully waiting for a response or in this case more crying.

I just looked down and let out a needed sigh of defeat. With all the crying I had done some unknown sense of balance and fight had burrowed its way into my head. I wasn't about to be poor weak little Ireland right now. And definitely not in front of Edward my personal supervisor and ray of light. There was so much I wanted to say and tell right now but most would have to wait.

"Thank you for staying with me." I was able to manage my normal tone again except for the whole overly polite issue. I couldn't help but give him a small smile.

"So she can smile!" He said smoothly as ever giving me his heart stopping half smile again. "I don't mind at all. I like being near you."

His comment made me feel funny but this time in a good way. "Yea I can smile but its a very rare thing so consider yourself lucky Mr. Cullen." I was shocking myself at how cavalier I was being, and after everything that happened! It felt nice to let loose, not having to hide myself anymore.

"I do" He smiled again. We both gave out a small laugh. This felt great! Almost free. Only almost.

At that moment there was a light knock on the door and a white coated pale, blond haired doctor came in. Following behind were what appeared to be two security guards, and a man and women in suits caring an ominous looking manila folder.

Edward stood up from the chair he had bean glued to. He came and sat down next to me. Giving me a small smile. It was more of a 'can I' look. I didn't protest. The doctor came and sat across from the bed Edward and I were sitting on, taking the now empty chair. The 'guards' stayed at the door wile the two others came and stood a little further in. The male looked to e about forty wile the women was slightly younger both seamed to be on edge. I guess it was time to get down to business. No use in procrastinating.

The doctor whom I guessed to be Dr Cullen, even though he looked way to young to be Edwards dad, spoke up first. He had an even and professional tone to his voice.

"Hello Ireland, Im Dr Cullen but you can just call me Carlisle." He smiled and I knew from the get go I would like this guy. Even if he was a doctor. "I think you know why your here and what may happen next." I nodded, I hoped this wouldn't be harder then I had imagined. But I felt too embarrassed beyond belief at the moment to care.

"It would be better if I just start from the begining, as to why your here in the hospital and what is going to happen after you leave, alright?" Im glad he wasn't rushing this. I just nodded again. Better to get the hard part over with now. "David and Hannah.." He gesture to the two professional people in the middle of the room. "are from child services and they need to hear our conversation for there records and reports. What we say here is completely confidential and will not be given out without your permission. Would you like Edward to stay or leave?" he asked. I little ting of panic slid down my spine.

"Stay" Simple and short answers were the best I could handle with six pairs of eyes staring at me.

"To begin on your health stand point for now. The incident at school were you passed out, was caused by the stress on your body and a small concussion you had acquired. That resulted in fatigue and a minor seizure. You have extensive bruising on you limbs and torso which Im sure you know. Not including previous injuries that is. Your vitamin D level looks good. I would however like to see you gain some weight. But after today that shouldn't be a problem. Besides all that I must admit I have never seen someone with eyes like yours, very special." Yep I liked him!

"Alright I will only ask a few questions for now. You don't have to say or answer anything your unconformable with. Alright now we just have to go over the quick details." He gave me a reassuring smile before going on. At that time Edwards right hand secretly wrapped itself around my right one. "Tell me if the following statements are true or not. Your name is Ireland Elizabeth Talbot. Date of birth, April 23, 1991. Age 17. 5 feet 2 inches tall, underweight at 89 pounds, black hair, violet eyes, Caucasian female, birth mother Mona Ann May, birth father Lukeus Zane Talbot?" Everyone was looking at me wile he spoke.

I managed my words clearly. "Yes that's correct." "Is that all?" I asked. I was starting to get nervous with everyone watching me. Even with a reassuring squeeze of the hand by Edward, my foot kept tapping on the tile floor.

"Just a few more. Theres no rush in getting everything out right now." Carlisle said. The two csw looked a little peeved that they weren't going to be able to pick my whole brain at the moment. 'Is it true from the ages of 12 to 16 you were under the care of the ,Clear Springs Mental Institution, because of a traumatic incident as a child?"

"Yes" I didn't want to remember that name.

"Have you ever bean verbally abused by your father?"

"Yes" Deep breaths.

"Have you ever bean physically abused by your father?"

"Yes" I could feel the tears brim my eyes. Why was I getting emotional now?!

He probably could see I was about to break. So the questioning stopped. The csw looked pissed. I was kind of happy about that.

That's when the female named Hannah stepped up a bit. Her voice was harsh and withdrawn. "Because of prior incidences such as this, we have gained enough evidence that your home life is unstable and dangerous." Right were was she 5 years ago?! "Your father though at the news of your hospitalization has retreated back to the state of California at this moment. Which under law does not allow us to arrest him and press charges as he is still a citizen of California and you a citizen of Washington. Due to the border issues we cannot take him into police custody until his return, that is if he ever does before you become an adult" That hit me hard. He got away with it. He got of scot free for ruining my life. I could feel cold anger rush through my vains. One day I would make him see how much he had hurt me. No matter what.

I was brought out of my thoughts quickly. The man spoke up next to the women. "Because of the situation you are now a ward of the state. After your release you will me placed with a government given supporter." No a foster home! "All your belongings will be placed in a storage facility wile your exceedingly extravagant trust funds will either be handed over or put away for later use." Not my money!

I cut him off,"STOP! What you can't take me or my stuff away!" I wanted to punch this guy, I wasn't about to become a another statistic.

I though was cut off by Carlisle. He was standing slightly in front of me blocking my view of the two power hungry idiots now. Edward hadn't moved an inch the entire time. Carlisle was calm and collected unlike me.

"Actually Sir I do not thing those actions are necessary. As her physician I think it would be best if Ireland stayed in my care. If you check out my status on the adoption registry you will see my wife and I do have five children of our own, all adopted. So it shouldn't be a problem for us to host a foster one as well. That's if you wouldn't mind staying with my family and I." Now I was shocked. Did he mean that? I wouldn't have to give up my whole life. I could see Edward more often. Hey! Edward was adopted haha I really must have had a concussion cuz I am slow!

I made my decision fast and neat."YEA! Ill stay with them, I don't want to go anywhere else." My sudden enthusiasm made the csw jump. I got another squeeze of the hand from Edward who was smiling brightly at me. Maybe this wouldn't be so bad after all. Except for the whole Im a screwed up mental case thing everyone had against me. But I knew it wouldn't be long before someone started asking real questions.

ONE HOUR L8R

After getting everything all cleared up. I was getting nervous. The only thing I knew about the Cullens was besides Edward he had four other siblings

I had seen them at lunch but hadn't learned there names yet. I had contemplated the whole, how the hell am I going to drag all my stuff into a house that already had seven other people in it? I hope it was big.

I finished putting on the fresh clothing the hospital had provided me with. I put on my now muddy shoes and just sat there waiting for Edward and Carlisle to come back from there 'talk' and take me 'home' I felt kind of like a new pet in a way. I did though feel a little twinge of pain at the thought of my life changing so quickly.

All of a sudden I could hear a bunch of noise in the hallway outside the open door. A few male and female voices, very rich and perfect. Then a few things happened all at once. Edward and Carlisle came in the room followed by a woman who must have bean his wife and all the Cullens I had seen at lunch. Then someone had jumped at me. The pixie queen from lunch and p.e. had me in a tight slightly painful hug. I could feel her literally jumping up and down. She started talking in a musical voice. Well more like yelling.

"AHHHHH!! I GET A NEW SISTER!! OMG FIRST THINGS FIRST A SHOPPING TRIP!! Wow..."

All I could think of was how I knew being with the Cullens was going to be interesting. I just hoped they didn't catch on to my dodging questions technique.

Ok next chapter will be out soon! Tell me what you think and what you might want to see in the next one! Thanx for sticking with me on my crappy sub-plot ;P