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We lay back in the grass together, and I nestled into his chest. Everything was perfect.

Edward drove home more slowly than I had ever seen him drive that night and for once I was wishing he would hurry up. There was only so long Alice could be trusted to keep our big news a secret before she just blurted it all out, and I really wanted us to be the ones to tell them.

"Come on, Edward. Hurry up." I whined. I was really getting impatient.

"Bella, the speed limit is 60 miles." He replied calmly.

God, he could be so infuriating.

"Edward you know that the speed limit has never mattered to you before. Why bother with it now," I said, defiantly.

"That my darling, is because I have never driven my beautiful wife, who is pregnant with my child before." He smirked.

Ha! I can beat this. I was proud of myself for having come up with such a great comeback.

"Actually, you have."

He replied with a disbelieving look, silently challenging me to prove it.

"You drove us to the meadow, in case you forgot." I said triumphantly. The crestfallen look on his face told me I had won the argument. For once.

"Regardless, I'm not driving any faster." He said.

Damn! I forgot about that. No matter how many arguments I won it wouldn't make any difference. He was the one driving.

I groaned softly, life was so unfair.

"Edward, if we don't get home soon, Alice won't be able to contain herself. Don't you want to be the one to tell your family the good news?" I tried reasoning.

This seemed to work because he stepped up the pace until we were just hitting 70. Partially satisfied, I shut up and made do with what he would give.

Eventually we got home. Edward parked the car in the garage and as I stepped out of the car, even I could hear Alice telling everyone to assemble in the lounge.

I laughed quietly to myself. Alice was nothing if not enthusiastic. And that was putting it mildly.

When we reached the living room we were instantly accosted by five inquiring faces, and one extremely smug one. I was suddenly quite nervous. Jasper must have noticed because he sent a calming mood around the room.

Feeling slightly more confident I stepped forward with Edward. I had a sudden flashback of when we had to do public speaking in junior high and began to feel sick all over again.

Jasper was obviously battling with my emotions and I felt bad. He didn't even have an active digestive system and he still had to feel my nausea.

Deciding it was time to speak, I cleared my voice.

"W-well, Edward and I have some news for you. And, umm, well I'm not quite sure how to tell you guys. I find it hard to believe myself. So, uh, I'm just going to do what I did with Edward and come straight out and tell you," I knew I was rambling but it was a difficult thing to explain.

Thankfully, Edward took over.

"Bella's pregnant!" he said, and I had honestly never heard so much pride and happiness in his voice. It was hard to believe it was possible, but I was falling even more deeply in love with him.

Suddenly everyone was surrounding us and I was swamped by hugs. Esme looked as if she would be crying if she could, and Emmett was by far the most eager to congratulate us, grabbing me in a giant bear hug and lifting me into the air.

When we finally had room to breathe I went up to Carlisle. I had unconsciously decided the moment I found out I was pregnant that he was definitely going to be my doctor, there wasn't a man I would trust more with my unborn child.

"Carlisle," I started tentatively, "Do you think, perhaps Edward and I could see you in your office for a while?" I asked.

Carlisle looked deeply touched and without a word, led us to his office.

Once the door was shut I started.

"Carlisle, I want you to be my doctor for this. There is no one I trust more, and I think that perhaps a doctor with your, skills, may be needed in this situation." I said with absolute certainty. This was exactly what I wanted.

"Bella, I am honored that you would choose me as your doctor, and I would be proud to, so long as Edward agrees." He said

Edward nodded his head fervently, the stupid grin still plastered on his face.

"Absolutely, Carlisle. I can't think of anyone better."

Carlisle looked back to me, smiling.

"Well then, let's get down to business. Bella, I think you're absolutely right when you say a vampire will probably be needed for this particular situation and to be honest, I have never heard of a case like this." He began. "I think that our best bet is for me to schedule an appointment with me tomorrow at the hospital, and we can see what's going on. Because this baby is half vampire, I'm not sure how long the pregnancy will take, or if it has any vampire characteristics, or it could be completely human. All these things will have to be tested tomorrow along with the normal, human baby things."

I glanced at Edward, then back at Carlisle and nodded. Everything he had said had made sense. But I had one more question.

"Um, what do my parent's know about my, uh, my state of well, living?" I asked.

"It's okay, Bella" he reassured me. "As far as your parents know you are alive and well. You can tell them your news."

"Really? That's great." I couldn't wait to tell them about my unborn miracle.

Carlisle frowned.

"Bella, you do realize that we are going to have to fake your death to them. And depending on the baby, it may have to be sooner rather than later." He said gravely.

I nodded seriously.

"I know, but I really want to be able to tell my mom about this. Ever since I was a little girl she's wanted this for me. I just want to let her know before I have to leave her."

Edward leaned in and kissed my forehead.

"Bella, you don't have to do this. I really wouldn't think any less of you if you back out now. Choose to stay human."

I leaned away from him and held up my left hand,

"Edward Anthony Masen Cullen, I married you for better or for worse, I made my choice a long time ago, and I am finally following it through. Apart from all that, I'm having your child and there is no way I am separating him or her from their father. I will change my mind. Ever."

I meant every word; I just wished he would believe it.

He pulled me back to him and whispered in my ear,

"I know this is incredibly selfish of me, but you have no idea how much that means. I love you Mrs Cullen, truly I do."

My anger evaporated, and I let myself melt into his arms.

Out of the corner of my eye I saw Carlisle sitting quietly in the corner. I had forgotten he was there during the entire exchange. I pulled back again and the familiar blush rose to my cheeks. It was embarrassing to have Edward's father there as a witness to one of our few fights.

He must have read my face because he at once reassured me.

"You have absolutely no need to be embarrassed Bella, what I just saw showed me that you love each other immensely, and that you love this baby. Married couples fight, Bella, but together they can work it out. I have no doubt that you and Edward were meant for each other."

His words reassured me hugely and I even married a small smile.

"Thanks, Carlisle." I said gratefully.

At that moment, Edward sat up poker straight.

"No," he hissed, his face set in a stony cold expression, his eyes blazing.

"What is it? I asked.

His reply was only one word, yet it sent a violent chill through my whole body.

"Volturi,"

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