All Edward POVs written by MyLifeandHis and all Bella/Emmett POVs written by sadtomato.

Part II

Chapter 1: Edward

"Yes, we have a reservation for three nights. The name's Edward Cullen?"

Bella wraps an arm around my waist as I sign our reservation papers and hand over my credit card for incidentals. "Relax," she murmurs against my shoulder.

I take a deep breath and try to let the tension drain from my body. After pulling an all-nighter to finalize a few projects for work, I met Bella at the airport just in time to hop on our flight to New York. I slept nearly the entire way, but that's probably a good thing. I didn't have time to freak out worrying about our weekend rendezvous with Emmett.

As we taxied into JFK, I had just enough time to second guess things.

"You sure about this? We agreed it was a one-time thing," I had said.

"No, we said it was an adventure," Bella had reminded me. "I love you, and I know you love me. I want to marry you, Edward. I just think maybe... we can be adventurous together."

So here we are, checking in to the Four Seasons, whether I'm ready for adventure or not.

"Mr. Cullen?"

I snap out of my daydream and nod to the concierge.

"It looks like you're on the fourteenth floor, in one of my favorite suites. Would you like help with your bags, sir?"

"No thanks. I can grab them. But wait. Suite? I just booked a standard room online."

"Yes, but it appears that your friend Emmett requested an upgrade for you to a suite that adjoins his own. On the fourteenth floor, sir."

"Oh. Well. Thank you." I turn to Bella, kind of thrown off by the change of events. "Ready to go up?"

"Yeah, let's get to our room and get settled before we let him know we're here." She pushes the elevator call button. With a sly grin, she continues. "I think I need to help you relieve a little tension before we find him."

"Is that so?" I ask and lean over to her, kissing her cheek. "We'll just have to see if you can keep me awake long enough for that."

She giggles, knowing how exhausted I am. "Oh, I'm sure if I do that one thing that I did last week, you'll be wide awake."

The elevator dings, and I move closer, eager to get these bags taken care of. As the doors open, I turn to the side to let Bella get on first, but she stops with a little gasp, and I have to push her forward so the doors don't shut on me.

"What the hell, babe? I almost got smashed," I joke as the doors close behind me.

"Edward!" I'd know that booming voice anywhere. We don't have time for relieving any tension. Emmett's standing next to us on the elevator. In a suit. Fuck, he looks amazing.