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AN: WARNING: There is sensitive material at the end of this chapter that may be triggers for some people. If you are worried about being set off (it's not rape or abuse) please do not read the BPOV that is labeled with a *. I will summarize in the next authors note what happened.

This was mainly a transitional chapter with a time jump here and in the next chapter to keep the story moving. The court case I simplified it instead of going into actual technical terms lol I didn't want to bore you all to death. Also this is only stop one in the court room Kate and Emmett have another visit later for their divorce and a more final custody ruling. Also we are very close, next two chapters after this one close, to finding out the Unknown POV. Thanks for sticking with me ya'll.

Christmas passed with the adults hiding their anger at Emmett from Riley, and Riley enjoying himself. He only asked once if his Daddy was coming and the family explained that Emmett was away on business and unable to be there. Santa was overly kind to Riley to make up for his lack of father this year. And Santa was also kind to Alice, getting her a new vibrator that she promptly named Jackson Rathbone, to hang out with Brad Pitt. The whole family is still trying to figure out who actually bought that for Alice. Santa knows it was him.

Bella's POV

I sat behind Kate in the courtroom, her attorney at her side. In fact the Cullen clan, minus Emmett, all sat behind Kate for moral support. Emmett on the other hand sat with Slutalie and his lawyer on the opposite side of the room. I still can't believe the nerve Emmett had to try and hug me when he saw me this morning. I don't want his nastiness near me.

"All rise for the honorable judge Franklin Banner." We all stood as the dark haired man stepped into the court room. "Be seated." The bailiff told us and we sat back down. Edward took my hand and I was at peace.

"So today we are looking at custody of one Riley Cullen. His father claims that his mother is mentally unstable? Is that correct?" Judge Banner asks.

"Yes your honor." Emmett's lawyer aka Senior Scumbag answers.

"And do you have any proof for these allegations?" The judge demands.

"Your honor we have medical records from Mrs. Cullen's past that show she has in fact attempted suicide as well as suffered with depression and also has a mother that has been diagnosed with bi-polar disorder."

"Bring them here." The judge looks at the files and then cuts his eyes over at Emmett's attorney.

"And I'm suppose to believe that a teenager's attempt at suicide is still relevant to her mental stability how many years later?" He gave a short laugh. "It says her Mrs. Cullen hasn't been in therapy for her depression for eight years." He looked at Aro, Kate's lawyer. "Care to give me your side?"

"Your honor Mrs. Cullen was depressed over the loss of her Mother at a young age and dealt with the issue in therapy, as for the suicide attempt she was sixteen years old and she swallowed a bottle of Advil. It was a teenager's cry for help. Also Mrs. Cullen's mother's medical condition should have no relevance on this case as her Mother is not in the picture, nor has Mrs. Cullen shown any signs of having her mother's disorder." The judge nods.

"Mr. Elliot does your client have any more proof than these old medical records that he should legally not have a hold of? Because I certainly don't see a record for a medical record subpoena here."

"Your honor I object Mr. Cullen has the records because they were in the family home." Elliot complains.

"Your honor for what reason would Mrs. Cullen have the records in their home?" Aro complains back.

"Silence." The judge orders.

"Mr. Ravenelli does your client wish to make any request about custody of the child?" The judge asks Aro.

"Your honor Mrs. Cullen would like sole custody with no visitations or supervised visitations only for Mr. Cullen." Aro states calmly. I swear a vain exploded in Em's head when he says this.

"And the reason for this?" The judge asks.

"Mr. Cullen is living with a former stripper/prostitute a Ms. Rosalie Hale. Ms. Hale was an employee at Caius's Kitty Den for several years, during that time she was arrested twice on suspicion of prostitution. Also for the past two years Mr. Cullen and Ms. Hale have been involved in an adulterous affair. My client feels that her son would be put into danger and also worries that his young morals and values could be corrupted." Aro says giving Rose a look like she is dirt on his shoes.

"Proof of this?" Banner demands. Aro gives a nod and hands the bailiff the folders of information on Rosalie.

"You honor you will find that Ms. Hale's criminal record does have a subpoena attached to it, we went through the legal channels correctly to obtain it. The information about the affair comes from affidavits signed by members of the Cullen family that were witnesses to Mr. Cullen and Ms. Hale admitting to said affair. Also there are some records that were obtained by a private investigator that shows that Mr. Cullen has been responsible for Ms. Hale's condo's mortgage payments for the past two years."

"Is there anything else I need to be aware of before I make my ruling?" Both sides decline to add anything else. "Court is recessed for thirty minutes while I look at all of this information and make my decision." We went through the ceremony as the judge left and everyone huddled together to talk with Aro.

"So how do you think this is going to go?" Kate asks him in a hushed tone.

"I wouldn't worry about it, Judge Banner is all about family values." Aro winks.

"I wouldn't worry dear." Esme hugs Kate.

"I need coffee." Edward states and I agree with him. "Anyone else?" We took the orders and went to get everyone some go juice

Kate's POV

The judge took his seat and is taking his sweet time getting his paper work situated. I'm trying my hardest not to bounce my leg under the table with nerves. I've glared at Emmett and the skank a couple of times, and felt Bella put her hand on my shoulder in a show of sisterly solidarity. Or maybe it was just to take my mind of the fact that the coffee was a little chilled and she and Edward had sex hair when they came back from the coffee run. Horny assholes.

"I've read all of these affidavits and gone over the facts of this case and I have reached a decision. In the case of young Riley Cullen I side with the defendant."

Rosalie screeched like a banshee "WHAT?"

"Order young lady, or you will find yourself in jail again." I stifled my laugh. "Riley is to have weekly visitations with his father, that are supervised by a court appointed worker and if Mrs. Cullen would prefer a member of Riley's extended family for example one of his grandparents or an aunt. I feel that this might put the child at ease." He turns to Emmett. "Mr. Cullen you will in no way bad mouth your wife or family, nor will Ms. Hale be allowed at these meetings. If this is violated in any way or if you miss more than two meetings without a damned good reason, and I mean your car blows up on your way there or you have been admitted to the hospital I will resend visitation. You are walking on thin ice Mr. Cullen."

"My client understands your honor." Elliot says in a terse voice.

"A visitation schedule should be made between the family then submitted to my office with both Mr. and Mrs. Cullen's signatures as well as that of two witnesses. I will then set up for the court appointed worker to be there. This visits should be at least two hours but no more than four long. And Mr. Cullen no guilt tripping or putting pressure on your son. Court is adjourned." With that the judge left and I could breathe again.

"This is not over bitch." Rosalie snaps as she walks past me on her way out and I have to roll my eyes at the bitch.

"Fax me the hours that are good for your client and we'll get back to you within twenty four hours after we receive it." Aro informs Grant Elliot and then leads me and the family out of the court room. I notice even Esme ignores Emmett's presence.

"Shall we go out to lunch and celebrate?" Carlisle says with a smile and we nod. "I'll call Charlie and have him meet us at the restaurant with the man of the hour. Chucky Cheese?" We laugh and agree.

Carlisle POV

Edward is playing the games with Riley as we all look on with a smile. Thankfully my grandchild will not have to be subjected to that horrid piece of white trash my son is fucking at the moment.

"So how did he get those medical records?" Kate ponders out loud.

"Probably used a private investigator." I say calmly. Sadly my son knows how to dig for information thanks to me. The family has always kept an investigator on the payroll.

"God Edward the ball pin is for children." Bella groans watching her husband and drawing my attention to her. I think the stress of being there for Kate during all of this is getting to her, Bella is pale and I've noticed she barely ate a thing.

"Bella are you feeling ok sweetheart?" My beloved must be reading my mind again.

"Hmm?" Bella looks at Esme who repeats her question. "Oh yes Esme I'm feeling fine, just tired and the pizza wasn't agreeing with my tummy." Bella blushes when she admits this.

"Ok dear." Esme gets a know it all smile on her face and winks at Renee who honestly I think has missed what Esme is so happy about because she just smiles weakly and looks around trying to figure out what's going on.

"Carlisle?" A female voice calls and I'm beyond stunned by the woman standing in front of me.

"Victoria?"

"Long time no see doc." She smiles and adjust the scarf around her head. It looks like she has gone through chemotherapy or something recently.

"Yes a very long time almost thirty years." I nod. This is truly awkward.

"Twenty eight Carlisle. Don't age me that quickly." She gives a squeaky laugh. How much was I drinking in college when I dated her?

"Victoria this is my wife Esme, our daughter Alice, my daughter in law Bella, Bella's parent's Renee and Charlie and the big goofs over there are my son Edward and grandson Riley." There I let her know I am a family man just in case of, Victoria was always slow when it came to understanding I wasn't interested.

"Hi I'm Victoria Morgan." She smiles and shakes Esme's hand. "Carlisle and I attended university together." Bella seems uncomfortable for some reason and excuses herself to join Edward and Riley.

"Well I should be going my husband and son are waiting on me." She smiles at us all then walks towards a table where a man around my age and a boy around ten are seated.

"So that was the ex-girlfriend." Alice jokes. It's no secret in our family that I had one other girlfriend besides Esme and that was many, many years ago.

"Yes my darling daughter it was." I laughed as her little nose scrunches up like she smells something nasty.

"Well thank God your taste got better when you found Mom."

"Alice, behave yourself. I'm sure Victoria was a lovely woman when we were all younger, clearly life hasn't been kind to her. So it is very unkind and unladylike of you to talk that way." My wife admonishes our youngest child.

"Sorry Mommy." Alice pouts, but her sorry is sincere.

"And yes Alice, Victoria was a beauty queen when we dated. A real live Ms. Washington State." I wink at my daughter.

"Grandpa, Aunt Bella and Uncle Edward are kissing again." Riley jumps in my lap and I turn to look and have to laugh because my son has his wife pinned against the ball tank with his mouth firmly attached to hers. It's a good thing that the rest of us were here with Riley.

"Riley do they do that when it's just the three of you out and about?" I worried, I couldn't help it, after Bella's kidnapping years ago we were all a little jumpy.

"No, Auntie Bella always tells Uncle Edward not to touch her when it's the three of us alone. She says he has no control. What does that mean?" Charlie coughs to cover his laugh and I have to do the same.

"She means that Uncle Edward is a silly man that would spend all day kissing her if we let him." Alice tells him.

"Ewww why?" Riley demands.

"Because he's addicted to her girl cooties." Renee tells Riley and he giggles.

"Auntie Bella you have cooties!" Riley yells across Chucky Cheese and I swear reading Edward's lips he said "damn tasty cooties at that." Damn more than I wanted to know about my children's' sex lives.

"Riley I don't have cooties silly boy." Bella came over and picks Riley up holding him to her.

"See little man someday you'll meet a girl almost as pretty and good as Aunt Bella and you'll want to kiss her too. And trust me when I say cooties are going to be the last things on your mind." Edward informs the kid who just looks at me like he's begging for help.

"Riley when two people love each other they share cooties. Just ignore your Aunt and Uncle."

"Ok." And we all have to laugh at the look on his face. It was a cross between do I really want to know and these people are nuts.

"Home?" Esme whispers in my ear and I nod. We soon pay the bill and head to our homes, the day was finally over and at least for the moment my Grandson was safe from my son and his whore.

*Bella's POV* 3 weeks later…

It was a rainy Friday and Kate and I both were extremely thankful that Riley's best friend was having a sleep over, so we didn't have to deal with the I'm bored(s) anymore today. Right now Kate and I are sifting through the real estate sales on a local realtors web site. A week ago after her second therapy session she came back to the house determined to find her own place. Not that she plans to move in right away, she knows she still needs time. However she wants to buy it and get it set up perfectly for she and Riley. Edward and I thought this was an excellent plan. It had also filled my cousin with a joy I haven't seen in forever.

"Bella how about this one?" I look over at the three bedroom two bath cottage style home she has pulled up and can't help but think it's perfect for them.

"I love it Kate. We should set an appointment to go and view it." She nods.

"I'll go make the call."

"Ok." I was reading over the specs on the house when my cell informed me I had a text message.

Hey sexy what are you wearing? Xoxo E

Clothes you perv. Kisses B

Aw ruin my fun. Nipple kisses E

What are you up to lover boy? Nibbles B

I was wanting to invite my sexy lovely wife out on a date? Love ya E

When? Hugs B

Tonight? Clit kisses E

PERV! And yes what time? Kick to your nards B

7:30 I'm wearing a suit ;) Love ya E

I'm wearing something Alice picks out. Love ya back B.

"Bella what has you so red in the face?" Kate asks laughing at me.

"Edward asked me out on a date." I bounce and giggle like a school girl.

"Seriously Bells I think you are more excited now than on your first date." I tossed her the bird and she rolls her eyes. "Mature."

"Hey I'm mature, when I have to be." I joke back. My phone rang this time. "Hello?" And I was glad I didn't say Hello sexy when I heard my father-in-laws voice.

"Bella there has been an accident, Emmett is in the hospital. I don't know much, I'm on my way there and they might need Kate to sign something since they are still legally married and neither have had the other removed as next of kin." Oh shit!

"Which one?" I ask softly.

"Mine." Seattle Memorial it is.

"Be there as soon as possible."

"Ok see you soon."

"Kate we need to get to SMH, Em was in an accident and they might need your signature or something, that was Carlisle." My cousin jumped up and ran at lightning speed up the stairs. She was down in no time dressed in jeans and a sweater, clearly the part of her that still loves Emmett was now in control.

"Let's go." Damn I'm glad I put on clothes already when I went to get milk earlier.

I drove the two of us to the hospital and Kate called Edward and Alice on the trip there so that they could come as well. Honestly we might be pissed at Emmett, but he is still family. If it's not serious though my ass is going home.

"Emmett Cullen?" Kate asks the front desk clerk.

"Transferring to ICU. Only family." She says a little snotty.

"I'm his wife and she is his sister in law. If you need someone to vouch for us Dr. Carlisle Cullen your chief of staff is our father in law." Damn you go Katie.

"Oh Mrs. Cullen I apologize, here are two visitors' passes. I hope Mr. Cullen will be fine." Kiss ass bitch.

We rush to the elevator and go to ICU. Esme is huddled up in a chair tears streaming down her face.

"Esme?" I rush over pulling her into my arms.

"Bella, oh Kate thank God your both here." We each take a side and hold our second Mom close. "He was driving Rosalie's bmw and a hummer came around the corner and crashed into him. He has a brain injury and they have put him in a medically induced coma to get the swelling down." Shit poor shit head Emmett.

"It will be ok Esme." Kate assures her.

"What the hell are you doing here?" I look and see the Slutalie herself.

"Who?" I say sarcastically. Really bitch doesn't want to start with me right now.

"The bitch who stole Emmett's kid from him." She looks like she wants to cut someone, and seriously I'm like bring it bitch cause I will end you at this point.

"Seriously? Emmett was the one who fucked up, but this isn't about that lady, this is about Emmett getting better." I huff.

"Like any of you care if the man I love lives or dies." She screams.

"I care if my son lives or dies." Esme says in the coldest voice I've ever heard her use.

"Of course you do Mrs. Cullen, I meant the bitches with you." Rosalie says in a kind voice. What the hell?

"Please do not talk about my daughters that way." Esme continues in that freaky cold voice.

"Mrs. Cullen they are not your daughters. The one is on her way out and I don't see the other one lasting much longer either." Huh?

"Just because mine and Emmett's marriage didn't last, and honestly I put a lot of the blame on your skanky ass, don't you dare imply that Bella and Edward won't." Kate glares at the slut.

"Please like Eddie is as perfect as you all pretend. Given the shot he'd toss Bella over for someone prettier and blonder."

"Edward prefers brunettes." I say calmly. She will not get to me is my mantra.

"Really? Stanford, freshman year ask him about Tanya."

"Bella you know she is making things up." Kate says just as calmly as I did before.

"Yes."

"Tanya told me about her sweet Eddie, and when Emmy filled me in on your histories I called my cousin to find out more about her Eddie. She e-mailed a picture. Shocking really to see my soon to be brother in law with the perfect marriage all cuddled up with my cousin." Don't let her get to you.

"Liar." Kate spat.

"You wish I was lying." Slutalie spat back.

"What is going on here?" Edward demanded from behind me and I spun around to look into his face.

"Nothing soon to be brother dear, just telling your wife about my darling cousin Tanya and your time at Stanford together." Rosalie says in a saccharine sweet voice. My husband's face goes white as a sheet.

"Bella it is not what you think." He says firmly and my world spins on its axis. Because up until that moment I really hadn't believed anything. I think I might be having a panic attack because I can't breathe and my body is killing me. "Bella, Bella baby breathe!" Edward rushes to me and I push him away gently. I can't be touched.

"I told you, you were next." I hear in the background as my world goes black.

~0~0~0~

I came around in a hospital bed with monitor hooked up to me. I felt heavy and hollow and very disorientate.

"Bella?" Alice's sweet voice calls from beside me.

"Hey." I whisper.

"Oh Bella I was so scared." She hugs me gently and I wince a little.

"What happened?" My mind has vague images of Slutalie trying to tell me Edward was going to leave me.

"Rosalie was telling you about her cousin Tanya who went to school with Edward. And breathe Bella because it is not that bad ok you panicked before he could explain. When you and Edward were on your mini break up he went on one date with her after being begged by a friend there. The next morning is when he showed up to get you back. One date with someone else proved that no one else would ever do for him." Ok that's not so bad, but why do I feel so achy and hallow still?

"Alice what happened? Why do I hurt so bad?" She flinches away and mumbles about getting the doctor. Or was that fuckhot doctor? Five minutes later Alice returns with a blond hair, blue eyed doctor who is very handsome. But where is Edward?

"Mrs. Cullen I'm Jasper Whitlock." He shakes my hand and I give a small smile in greeting. "I'm really sorry Mrs. Cullen there wasn't much we could do, your blood pressure spiked and you fell as you passed out. We were trying to stabilize you when the miscarriage occurred." Miscarriage?

"I wasn't pregnant I'm on the pill."

"Mrs. Cullen you were approximately six weeks along." He says in a sad voice.

"Where is Edward?" I demand. I need my Edward.

"Edward was sedated and is in a room himself. Bella he flipped out when you passed out and then when the baby… Well Edward was getting violent and tried to kill Rosalie. Dad hit him with a sedative and put him in a room." My Edward I need him.

"I need him." I whisper.

"Mrs. Cullen, I'll go see what I can do." Dr. Whitlock pats me on the shoulder and I flinch away. I can't stand his touch or to see him. For some reason I know it's irrational but I blame him for not doing enough to save my baby.

"Alice how is Emmett doing?" I need to change the subject.

"Better they stabilized him and if he makes it through the next twenty four hours he should be fine. Rosalie has been removed from hospital property, Kate used her power as wife to have her banned from the visitors list." My sister in law smiles devilishly.

"Good." At least I won't have to see her face. Now where is Edward?

AN2: Ok so Tanya may or may not be done ;) and what about Dr. Whitlock? You knew Jasper had to show up sooner or later right? Oh and no all is not going to be perfect with the family and Emmett, but he is still family even if he has been a dick so being as he could die of course the family has rallied around him.

For those who didn't read the last part Bella had a miscarriage. This will be something she will deal with in the story, I will put up warnings on sections where she is thinking or talking about it.

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