Bedtime Stories Tell the Truth
The next morning Bella made up her mind to tell Christina about Jacob being a werewolf. Edward called just as she was climbing out of the shower. Tanya answered it and said "Edward Bella is in the bathroom. I'll have her call you back. How is Esme doing? Is Jasper holding up ok? Yes I'm taking care of her. She should be out of the shower in a minute."
Bella came out of the bathroom and said "Tanya if that's Edward; tell him that I'll call back. I really can't talk right this second. Oh and don't worry about entertaining Christina today. I was thinking of taking her to the park and out to lunch for a mother daughter day."
Tanya nodded and said "Edward Bella said she'll call back later."
Edward sighed and said "Is she alright? If she needs me to I can be at your place first thing in the morning."
Tanya sighed and said "Edward stay with your family. Send my love to everyone. I swear to you that Bella and Christina are safe."
After Tanya hung up the phone she said "Bella I swear you almost got me killed. Edward is incredibly protective. I've never seen him like this before. Does he always think the worst?"
Bella sighed and said "That's the one thing I can't stand. Since he can't read my mind he overreacts when I say I don't want to talk. I should call him back before he freaks out. I'm sorry Tanya. Can you wake Christina and then we can go?"
Bella called Edward's cell and said "Edward I just called to let me know that your favorite girls are safe. How is your family holding up? I know that they are all probably really stressed out."
Edward sighed and said "Jasper is pretty bad. All of us are trying to keep our emotions in check; this way he doesn't feel our sadness and have to deal with his own. It's not easy though. I should go. I love you Bella."
Bella heard Christina's voice say "Aunt Tanya when is daddy coming home?"
Bella laughed sadly and said "Edward before you go; would you like to talk to Christina? She misses you very much."
Edward sighed and said "I'd like to Bella but- Esme please don't start crying. Jasper will be home soon. I'm sorry Bella but things are really crazy here right now. Tell Christina I love her."
Bella got off the phone and tears ran down her cheeks. She quickly brushed them away when she saw Christina come into the kitchen. Christina said "Mommy when is daddy coming home? Aunt Tanya says that it might be longer then three weeks."
Bella picked Christina up and said "You and I are going to park. I want to spend the day with my favorite girl."
Christina laughed and said "That sounds like fun mommy. Is daddy coming home soon?"
Bella sighed and said "Let's not talk about that now; grab your shoes and I'll help you put them on."
That night Bella told Tanya that she would put Christina to bed. Christina smiled and said "Mommy today was wonderful. My favorite part was when you pushed me really high on the swings. I remember when you took me to the bonfire when I was little and Uncle Jacob; told me a story about the wolf people. Then he gave me my teddy bear and said he'd always be here for me."
Bella took both her daughter's hands and said "You know how your daddy is different right?"
Christina said "Yes daddy is a vampire. I'm not afraid anymore I know he would never hurt me."
Bella squeezed Christina's hands and said "Do you still have that necklace? I want to show you something?"
Christina handed Bella the necklace that Jacob had wanted her to have. Bella turned the necklace over in her hands and very softly whispered "I miss you Jacob. Thank you so much for saving my little girl."
Christina asked "Mommy what does my necklace have to do with Uncle Jacob? I don't understand."
Bella sighed and said "Sweetie I don't want you to get upset. Your Uncle Jacob was different to. He was a werewolf."
Christina started to cry and Bella hugged her tight. After a long time Christina sniffled and said "Mommy I miss Uncle Jacob and Aunt Alice."
Bella sighed and said "I know my angel. Now here's your stuffed Animal and I turned on your daddy's C.D. I love you sweetheart and no more bad dreams."
At three in the morning Bella woke up to a cold hand brushing against her cheek. She rolled over and said "Tanya it's too early."
Then Bella heard the voice say "When did you become such a sour puss?"
Bella opened her eyes and said "E-Edward? What are you doing here? I've missed you but doesn't your family need you?"
Edward softly said "Shh. Love go back to sleep. I'm only here to check on you. I love you Bella."
Bella sat up and said "Edward I don't know if I can go back to sleep. I've missed you so much. Are things going well enough at home that you could afford to leave?"
Edward frowned and said "Esme thinks I'm hunting. I had to get away from everything for awhile. Bella you really need to sleep."
Bella smiled and said "Wait until Christina sees you. She was asking me all day when you were coming home."
Edward gently said "Bella go to sleep. I should go. It might take longer then I thought Bella. Alice ripped a hole in my family's heart and everyone is hurting badly."
Bella sighed and said "I'll come with you. Edward this is crazy Alice was just as much my sister as she was yours. Let me help you and your family heal. Tanya can baby sit for a few days."
Edward put his finger to Bella's lips and said "Go to sleep love."
Bella started to protest when she heard Edward humming her lullaby. Before she fell asleep she said "Kiss me."
Edward carefully kissed Bella on the lips and then watched her sleep. He was just about to leave when Christina ran clung to his leg. He bent down and said "Now what's all this? Come here my angel."
Christina let go of Edward's leg and he picked her up. Edward sat down on the end of the air mattress that Christina was sleeping on. After a while Christina sadly asked "You're going away again?"
Edward softly rubbed Christina's back and said "Yes. I'm sorry Chrissie. I'll be home before you know it ok. Now what were you doing up?"
Christina sniffled and said "I heard mommy talking to you. I wanted to give you a hug. Do you have to leave again? I've missed you daddy?"
Edward ran a hand through his hair and said "Chrissie I love you so much. You need to go back to sleep ok. I'll see you in a few weeks."
Christina lied down and said "Goodnight daddy."
In the morning Bella woke up and was surprised to see Edward sitting beside her. She took a deep breath and said "Edward what are you doing here? I love you to death but I thought you left."
Edward took Bella's hand and said "You said you wanted to help my family; I would like that very much Bella. I should warn you that things aren't going to be easy. Alice was the heart of my family. Jasper is loosing it because he's dealing with our sadness and his own. I don't want Tanya babysitting though. I want Christina to come with us. Seeing her might help Esme."
Bella stood up and said "I'll go wake her up and we'll get tickets. I love you Edward."
Christina sighed and said "Mommy it's early why do I have to get up?"
Bella smiled and said "We're going to see grandma and Grandpa. Now get up and I'll help you get dressed."
Christina's face brightened and she said "Will Uncle Jasper play with me today? The last time I was over he was very sad."
Bella shook her head and said "Honey you know how you miss Uncle Jacob very much and you feel like a part of you is missing?"
Renesmee nodded and said "Mommy why did Aunt Alice hurt us this way? Didn't she know that we all loved her? Can I do something to make Daddy and Uncle Jasper miss her less?"
Bella hugged Christina and said "I'm afraid not. However what both of us can do is go downstairs and give your father a big hug. That will brighten his day a little bit. Love can heal even the most shattered hearts. I love you Christina."
Christina nodded and said "Ok mommy. I'm ready to go."
An hour later Bella sat beside Edward and Christina on the plane. Christina buried her face in Bella's shoulder and said "I hate flying. What if we crash? Mommy I don't want to die!"
Edward reached across Bella and took Christina's hand. Then he said "Nothing is going to happen. Even if something did happen; I'd get you and your mom out first."
Christina started to cry in between sobs she said "What about you? I don't want to loose you daddy."
Edward sighed and said "I'd be fine honey. Now when we get to Grandma and Grandpa's I want you to go play with Grandma Esme. She has been having a bad time. I know you'll cheer her up."
Christina nodded and then said "Ok daddy; how much longer until we get there?"
Edward smiled and said "Soon baby girl. We will get there soon."
