Disclaimer: Twilight and the characters belong to Stephenie. Only this little plotline is mine.

Edward and his wife Tanya are having trouble conceiving. Bella is in desperate need for money so she can finish her degree.

The Surrogate

Chapter 8

EPOV

Christ! I was late meeting Tanya for our latest appointment with her OB/GYN. I went without coffee having lost in in my rush to get here nearly trampling a young woman in my wake.

Thankfully the university medical center was not too far off. I made it to the doctor's office in a respectable amount of time. Tanya was still in the waiting room as I blew in breathing a sigh of relief. I gave her a quick peck on the cheek then sank into the chair next to her.

"How are you doing, Tan?" I asked. Tanya just glared at me. I swear I could do no right.

"We're here because they are giving us the results of tests on your sperm and my eggs to see why we can't get pregnant."

"I know. I just wanted to know how you're holding up…"

"Like you care!" She snapped.

"Of course I care!" She'd riled me up making me feel like I was an unfeeling jackass. Then I remembered how important this was to her.

"Stop it Tan, I know you're nervous. Don't flip out on me." I hugged her close just as the nurse called our names.

The nurse led us back to her doctor's office. Unlike Dr. Stuart, I had a bit of faith in Dr. Carmen. She was seated behind her desk and indicated we should sit in the chairs across from her.

"So how are my favorite patients today?" She smiled at us. We both responded weakly. Dr. Carmen played nervously with the edges of the file in her hands. Whatever the outcome it wasn't going to be good.