AN: When I woke up Saturday morning, I had 49 unread emails.

Not only did I reach my goal of 130 reviews, but I passed that and made it to over 140! :O...:D

In the last chapter at the end authors note it says 'a big thank you to...' I had a name there but I'm not sure why it didn't come up in the chapter?

Anyways, a big thank you to . (sherri)

She was my 100th review and keeps on encouraging me, I feel the love, girl (:

Listening to: Taylor Swift – Hey Stephen.

(Don't mock me for liking this song, kay? I caught myself singing it in my shower this morning.)

Disclaimer: I do not, in any way, own Twilight. All characters, besides those not mentioned in the Twilight Series, belong to Stephenie Meyer. Any other recognizable publications and/or characters do not belong to me. They belong to their respective owners.


BPOV

I had never seen Emmett looking so serious in my life. His eyes were unfocused and he appeared to be staring blankly at Edward, a million different thoughts running through his head.

Rose had her mouth hanging agape before a shiver ran through her and she started shouting."What do you mean you're having a baby?!"

People in the restaurant turned to look at us and I saw Victoria stop in her tracks to listen in to the conversation. Great, I'd have to tell Renee sooner than expected before she could tell Phil.

"Exactly that, Rose. I'm four months next week," I informed her, my voice quiet but I wasn't really paying attention to her. I was more worried about Emmett.

"And you're only telling me this now? How long have you known about this?"

"Since that day I fainted at work. I hadn't even realized it, Alice did."

"Well, shit, Bella." she growled. "How could you be so careless? Ever heard of putting his banana in a pajama?"

"We were a bit caught up in the moment," Edward explained, squeezing my hand under the table.

She now directed her attack at him, "That's no excuse for being so irresponsible and if I were you I'd keep my mouth shut, talking isn't making this any better for-"

Emmett released a deep breath and held up his hand to stop her mid-sentence.

Now it was my turn to squeeze Edward's hand for support. It felt like that moment just before you have blood taken when you're still a kid and you have to hold your parents hand for comfort.

Emmett leaned forward, making sure we could hear every word. His eyes narrowed at Edward's in threat. "You and me, my office. Now."

Edward stiffened next to me and I gasped. "Emmett, I swear, if you do anything to hurt him, I'll hurt you back."

Emmett looked back at me and forced a tight smile, "I'm not going to punch him, Bella. I just need to have a word in private,"

Edward kissed my hand before releasing it and looking at me, "I'll be okay," he sounded like he wasn't just trying to assure me.

I watched helplessly after them as they both entered Emmett's office and shut the door.

Rose sighed and flipped her hair over her shoulder, "Bella, this is a big responsibility, are you sure you're ready for this?"

I sighed and ran my index finger over the lip of my glass of water, "I'm sure I can handle this, it's not like I'm alone,"

She glanced back at the office door, "But are you sure this is what you want? I'm not telling you to give up the baby, I'm thrilled that you're pregnant but I just want you to be sure."

"I've never been so sure of anything in my life," I answered truthfully.

"You're prepared for the sleepless nights, baby poop and spit up?"

"Ah, Rose," I sighed with a laugh. "you always make everything sound so wonderful," This reminded me. "Where is Henry by the way?"

"With the nanny," She answered, "I want to make sure you know about all the things that come with a baby. I honestly don't know what's gotten into Emmett, I thought he'd punch Edward square in the face?"

I shook my head, wondering the same thing myself. "I don't know, the serious expression was pretty frightening."

She laughed, "He must have been concentrating very hard,"

I giggled and looked up just in time to see Edward and my brother exiting the office, both of them appeared relaxed and unscathed. I narrowed my eyes suspiciously at both of them. Emmett just shrugged and Edward gave me his heart stopping crooked smile.

"What happened?" I asked as they both took their seats.

Edward's hand slipped back into mine as if the action was as natural as breathing, "Just talked a few things out,"

Rose looked at Emmett for confirmation but he just sighed and mouthed the word 'later' to her.

"Well," I said, loudly, trying to alleviate the tense atmosphere. "I'm starving," I picked up my menu and scanned through it although I already knew what I wanted.

Edward chuckled under his breath at me and I saw a hint of a smile on Emmett's lips.

"Vicky, let's get some grub over here!" he called to our cousin who grinned and gave a thumbs up.

"Have you told Renee?" Emmett pondered after taking a swig of his coke.

I smiled sheepishly, "No."

He guffawed loudly at my expense. "Should be an interesting conversation, sometimes she just switches and decides she actually wants to be our mother,"

I nodded in agreement, I'd witnessed this a few times before during my not-so-long-ago teenage years when I brought home my first boyfriend, Jacob Black. Suddenly Renee decided that she'd like to meet this boy despite the fact she hardly ever visited just to see me.

Victoria returned then, giving Edward the same meal from last time and giving the rest of us our usual.

"Congratulations, Bella." she winked as she set my meal in front of me.

"Thanks, Vicky, but Renee and Phil don't know yet," I explained. "so could you keep it quiet for now?"

"Oh, sure, no problem." she smiled sweetly. Yeah, I'm not trusting you for a second.

The rest of lunch was much calmer, with Emmett being his usual crude self telling jokes that made me laugh every time I took a bite of my salad. Of course, I scowled at him each time and threatened to tell Rose about some of his embarrassing childhood stories.

Like the Britney incident of '89...

That shut him up momentarily but he quickly resumed and toned down the jokes just a little. I swear the man could write a joke book.

When the bill came around at the end, Emmett blew us off again and responded that it was on the house. In return, I insisted that both him, Rose and my nephew come over for dinner one night. They agreed quickly since they both loved my cooking.

Emmett hugged me goodbye and surprising all of us he even patted my stomach and told the bump to 'be good'.

Rose requested that we get copies of the ultrasound for her, so by now I was up to six.

One for Edward, two for me (for the office and for home), Elizabeth, Rose and lastly would be Renee, if she wanted it.

The drive home was quiet except for Edward's quiet singing along with the radio. I'd newly discovered that the man could sing really well.

When we got home I decided that it was now or never to make a decision about Renee. Either I'd tell her over the phone, or request that she come visit me and if she couldn't then I'd tell her over the phone.

Of course, Edward wanted the latter.

He sat down on the couch, making himself comfortable as I stared at the numbers on the phone. Angela had left a note on the fridge to say she was out with Ben for the day.

I took the seat next to him and with a deep breath quickly pressed Renee's number into the phone.

Don't pick up. Don't pick up. Don't pick up.

"Hello?" my mothers voice sang into the phone.

holyshitfuckcrap.

"Hi, Renee." I kept my tone quiet and controlled.

"Hi...um, who is this?"

Always so predictable. "Your daughter,"

"Bella?"

No, your other daughter. I rolled my eyes. "Yeah, it's me."

"Oh...what's wrong?"

"Why would anything be wrong, can't I phone my own mother?"

Edward frowned infinitesimally at me and busied himself with a lock of my hair, twirling it around his fingers.

She chortled humorlessly into the phone, "You never phone me unless there's something wrong...so forgive me,"

"Yeah, well you never phone period." I argued.

I heard her sigh, "I'm not in the mood for an argument right now, Isabella." Ooh, full name usage. "I'm extremely busy so let's cut to the chase,"

"You know what? I don't even wanna tell you anymore," I growled. Edwards hand squeezed my thigh. "I'm only doing this because I feel you have a right to know,"

"Look, I'm on my way to get a manicure and a facial. Why don't you call me back tomorrow?"

"No, how about you call me when you've decided you're actually ready to live up to your responsibilities as a mother,"

And with that, I cut the call. Let her hear the news from Victoria, I didn't care at this point.

Edward, sensing my tension, eased the phone out of my fingers and held me against his chest.

You know that feeling when you're trying your best to hold back the tears but then someone is nice to you and you just can't keep it in any longer? Well, that's what happened.

I buried my face into him, gripping his shirt with my fingers while I cried it all out. Edward rocked my slowly in his arms, his face buried in my hair as he whispered comforting words in my ear.

"She's never been there for me," I managed to stutter out through breaths.

He brushed the hair away from my face, "Just let it all out, I'm listening."

And so the story of my life began, I explained everything. From my parents divorce, my mothers abandonment of her children to my father's death. I'd never felt so open and exposed before, like I had no more secrets to live behind. The thought was rather freeing.

Edward was quiet as he let me speak, only occasionally asking me to elaborate some of the stories. Like how long I'd been with Jacob and Demetri.

When I couldn't think of anything else to say, I sat there blankly trying to think of something but kept coming up with nothing.

"Feeling better?" Edward wondered, rubbing his hand along my arm.

I looked up at him and smiled, "You're good, and here I thought I was the psychologist."

He grinned, "Technically you're only have a bachelors,"

I stuck my tongue out at him, "Technically you're an ass."

"I'm an ass who got you to smile again," he countered.

I snuggled in closer to him, "That's true." I took a deep breath, taking in his scent. "You also smell good."

"So...I'm an ass that smells good?" he teased, ducking his head into my shoulder as he laughed.

I giggled loudly, "That's sounds so wrong!"

EPOV (!!)

I'd never been in a relationship like this before. One where everything flowed naturally, as if it were the simplest thing in the world and we'd known each other for years and not a couple of months. I could easily see myself falling for Bella. With her incredible beauty, quick wit and infectious smile. Not to mention the way she was always looking out for others.

I'd known since the first moment my eyes locked with hers in that dark alleyway, that I was in trouble. Little did I know I'd never be able to keep her off my mind for any length of time, I'd just see something...like the bark of a tree or a piece of chocolate that would remind me of her eyes and I'd sit there in a daze thinking about her.

It was far from healthy.

But I loved it.

I loved the way she captivated the attention in a room, like at the party...could it have only been yesterday? Every head in the room turned when they saw her, the woman did this unconsciously as they copied the eyes of their partner to see who he was looking at. To us men, it just came naturally to gawk at beautiful women. Although some of us are able to be a little more reserved about it.

Even now, with her hair in a mess, her eyes still a little red and glassy. She was easily the most beautiful creature I'd ever been in the presence of. This beautiful woman was in my arms and she's having my baby. I've always wanted children but have never found someone that I was willing to have a future with like I am with Bella. My parents loved her too, especially my mother. I had been a little wary about her knowing, not knowing how she would react to the news, but I should have known not to doubt her. My father, I knew I didn't have to worry about, all he'd care about was that I be an active part of the child's life.

When we told Emmett and Rosalie about the baby, I had never been so scared in my entire life as I was at that moment. I was expecting a much more physical approach from Emmett since he was so big, bulky and seemed like a man of few words. But he'd proven me wrong and requested I accompany him into his office away from our women.

I was basically hyperventilating by the time we got there and I think that was the reaction he wanted because I swear I saw him smile briefly at me before giving me all the advice I needed on how to keep his little sister happy since he had some experience with pregnancy hormones.

Things like always giving in when there's an argument and agreeing that she's right even when you think you are and keeping the fridge and cupboards stocked with all types of food which would be a little tricky since Bella and I didn't live together...yet.

Then he surprised me by actually patting my back and telling me 'good luck'.

And I was certain I'd need it with Bella's stubbornness and determination, but we'd get through it together no matter what.


AN: I tried to reply to most of your reviews, but I'm sorry if I overlooked some.

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