A/N: Hello. Thank you so much to everyone who reviewed. As you all know by now I am leaving for Florida very early Saturday morning, which means that this is probably the last chapter until the end of break. I will add one more chapter to Because of You and then I will try and update during break but I make no promises. So enjoy!

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EPOV

My angel still loved me! I couldn't believe it. After all of the pain and heartbreak that she's had to suffer because of me. The kiss was pure perfection, she was beautiful, and to top it off… she still loved me!

"Edward, what does this mean for us?" Bella asked breaking the awkward silence that still lingered in the air.

"I think that we should give us another chance," I smiled.

"I think that, that is a very good idea," Bella said standing up, a small smile spreading across her pale, but red plushed lips , "But, I also think that it's time to face your family, Edward. It's not like they're going to be angry that we are together. Actually, now that I think about it they are going to be the exact opposite; they're going to be thrilled."

"But I don't want to face my family," I said in my best child voice.

"I don't care," she teased, pulling me up as we started to run toward my house.

I had never imagined that my angel would ever be a monster, but I was glad that she was in the same species as I was now. Now, the careful feeling not to break her as if she was a mere plastic toy, lingered in the air. I didn't need it, but knew I'd still treat her as such; a plastic, but prized toy.

"Bella?" I asked as we got closer to my house, vampire scents slapping me murderously across the face.

"Yeah, Edward?" she smiled at me.

"Do you ever regret becoming a monster to have my children?" I asked.

"Edward Anthony Masen Cullen! You listen to me! You are not a monster and I am not a monster. We can't help what we are, we have no control over it. We didn't ask for this, it just happened….well I sort of did, but that's not the point. The point is monsters are people that kill others for the sake of killing, we don't do that Edward. We do it because we have to, if we don't we will die. Do you understand me?"

She paused looking me square in the eye, "As for regretting it… no I don't regret it. I love our kids, they are the best thing that I could have ever asked for. So, no I don't regret becoming the same thing that the love of my life is to have the kids that fill my stilled heart," she explained.

A jolt of anger crashed through my body like a hurricane to here her say her 'stilled heart.' I was going to say something against her, but cut short at the threatening look in her eyes, "Thanks."

We walked up to the door and just stood there not wanting to go in, this time it was my turn to break the silence.

"I'd watch out for Alice when you walk into that house love," I chuckled.

"Should I be scared?" she asked.

"No. You don't have to worry. I'll protect you," I whispered in her ear causing her to shiver. I snaked my arms around her waist as she opened the door, just like I used to.

Oddly when we walked in the door it was silent. That wasn't normal for a house that Emmett and Alice lived in….

"Follow me," I smiled leading her towards a door that I hadn't stepped foot in, in 16 years.

"Are you going to play for me?" she asked a smile prominent on her face, as she took in the Grand Piano.

"Sure love. I would love to play for you," I smiled sitting down on the bench and playing a piece that was well-known to both of us, Bella's Lullaby.

It wasn't until the end of the song that I noticed that we weren't alone. So, I decided to put on a show for them. I walked over to Bella, pretending that I hadn't seen them, and kissed her. That one kiss turned into basically, for the lack of a better word, a make-out session.

"Ahem!" someone cleared their throat trying unsuccessfully to break us apart.

"Ahem!" someone else tried.

"Mother!" Madison clapped her hands together sending a loud echo through the room, before giggling. At this point I couldn't help but pull away from her to hide the laughter that was threatening to come out.

"Can I help you guys? I was trying to make out with my boyfriend here," Bella giggled just as her daughter had seconds ago. It strangely sounded odd coming out of her mouth. I know that all the older Cullens' and myself were waiting for her heart to speed up and beat furiously as we listened to the blood rush to her cheeks. But, it didn't happen. The all to familiar rushing and thumping never reached our sensitive ears.

"Omigod, omigod, omigod! I knew it!" Alice squealed.

"Alice breathe," Bella laughed.

"I don't need to!" Alice smiled trying to contain the excitement that I was having to listen to in her head instead.

BPOV

"Alice breathe," I laughed. I knew that it sounded stupid telling a vampire to breathe but she was way to excited. Poor Edward….he had to listen to it.

"Well, as much as I hate to miss all of your excitement, but we should probably be getting home. What do you say guys?" I asked.

"Okay. Yeah, I think that's a good idea," EJ, the sensible one of the two said.

"Fine," Madi groaned, "Bye everyone!"

"Bye guys," EJ said shaking his head at his sister as he walked out the door.

"Bella," Emmett stopped me when the twins were in the car, "Are you sure that Madison isn't Alice's kid?" a smile stretched across his pale, beautiful face.

"Sometimes I wonder," I chuckled walking up to Alice, "Bye Alice," I smiled and gave her a hug, but she wouldn't let me go.

"Alice, I promise that I will be back tomorrow. But you have to let me go in order for me to leave so that I can come back."

"Huh?" Alice asked confused still holding on to me.

"I. Am. Going. To. Leave. But. I. Will. Be. Back," I smiled as Alice finally let me go.

"Fine," Alice groaned walking over to where Jasper was standing.

"Bye Edward," I smiled giving him a quick kiss.

"Bye love," he smiled his beautiful crooked smile that made my heart melt.

I walked out the door and toward my car where my kids were leaning up against the car instead of in it.

"He better not hurt you again mom," EJ said seriously. He was very protective of myself and Madison, the only women in his life.

"Don't worry buddy," I smiled. As I was about to get into the car my phone rang. I looked down at the caller I-D and smiled when I saw who it was.

"Hey Jake," I greeted him friendly.

"Hey Bells," he said.

"What's up?" I asked.

"I was just wondering what your doing around three today?" he asked.

"Nothing that I know of. Why?" I asked him excited. When ever I was with Jacob it meant fun. Never any drama or things to chase after, just fun. The Reservations were like my very own happy place.

"I wanted you to come over to my house for a BBQ. I have some new relatives in town," he said excited, "And you can see all of your wolf friends again," he suggested.

"Sure Jake," I smiled, "That would be great. The three of us will be there soon."

"Okay. Thanks a lot Bells. See you then," he said hanging up the phone.

"Hey guys?" I asked.

"Yeah mom?" they inquired.

"I was just wondering if you wanted to come and meet one of my friends?" I asked.

"Does this friend happen to be a vampire?" Madi asked intrigued.

"No. Now what do you think?" I asked.

"No problem mom. We'd love to meet some more of your friends," EJ smiled, but Madi seemed to frown some at the idea of him not being a vampire.

"I was hoping that you guys would say that." I said looking at the clock 2:30. I had half an hour to get to Forks.

I pulled out of the Cullen's driveway and started driving toward my hometown…Forks.

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A/N Hey guys. Thank you so much for reading. Please review. I will update as soon as I get five reviews and enough time.

Thanks again.

Megan