A/N: Thanks to my wonderful, faithful reviewers! You really make my day! I mean it!

DISCLAIMER: Ms. Meyer…that's all I need to say right?

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Taking in a deep breath, she starts reading through the papers her producer left for her to review for the show. That reminds her... she picks up the phone and calls her producer "Ben? Yeah it's me. I have a surprise guest for tomorrow night's show. .. Chris Cagle…no really…no not a call in, he's coming to the studio…no I'm not going to announce him tonight just that we have a surprise…it's a long story…are you busy right now?... come down to my office for a minute and I'll explain…" she hangs up the phone.

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"If kissing was just two people touching lips, it wouldn't touch our hearts and bind our souls the way it does."

After a few minutes, an average looking man walks into Bella's office. "Hey Bella. How was your weekend?"

"She looks lovingly over at Emmett and says "It was the best ever. Thanks for letting Angela go out with m e."

"No problem, anytime."

"Ben, I'd like you to meet Emmett. Emmett this is my producer and friend Ben. Ben, Emmett is responsible for my incredible luck for landing Chris for the show as well as my wonderfully blissful mood today!" she winks at Emmett.

Ben holds out his hand to Emmett. "Damn good to meet you! Thanks for whatever you did to lift her spirits. Been in such a funk lately." Bella shoots Ben a glare warning him to shut up. Emmett looks at her questioningly. She rolls her eyes and tells him they can talk about it later.

"It's nice to meet My Bella's coworkers. I hope we'll see a lot of each other. Perhaps you and… Angela is it? Perhaps you'll be our guests at one of our clubs."

"Emmett owns several clubs here in town. Angela and I were at one of his clubs on Friday. That's where he and I met."

"I would love to come out. Perhaps a double date?"

"That sounds like a plan. Let's let our ladies plan that for us."

"Great! Well, I hate to cut this short, but we're on the air in half an hour and I have a few things to do yet. You hanging around for a while Emmett?"

"For about an hour. I need to make the rounds of my clubs tonight, but if I'm not in the way, I'd like to come around here with Bella as much as I can. I am definitely coming in tomorrow with Chris. That's going to be fun to listen to and watch, what with her crush on him and all!" He lets out a hearty laugh.

"Okay then. I'll see you later."

Bella and Emmett sit and talk about some of the topic possibilities for the show. Before they know it, it's time for her to start the show.

They walk into the actual studio hand in hand and take seats at a large table with microphones, sound banks and computers. Bella puts on her headphones and waits for her recorded intro to finish.

"Happy Monday everyone! You're listening to The Bella Swan Show. I have to warn you right off the bat here. I am in a VERY good mood tonight, so the show is going to be a little different. We can talk a little bit about the news, but I have an actual topic I'd like to hear from all of you about. But before I throw the topic out there, I have to tell you that you're going to want to listen to tomorrow night's show. I am going to have a surprise guest in the studio. If you're a regular listener, you're going to know instantly, how cool this guest is once you hear their name…but that's tomorrow." She smiles at Emmett and mouths the words 'Thank you'. He blows her a kiss. "Now for tonight's show…Over the past few days, I have become very interested in a particular aspect of human nature. Not everyone gets this aspect, or even believes in it…Me for instance, until Friday night I didn't believe in it, but boy was I wrong. Tonight's question is, do you believe in love at first sight?" Bella looks over at Emmett with a huge smile on her face. She leans away from her mic and tells him "Get ready to be outed my love."

"Now here's what has prompted me to ask this… Friday night, my friend Angela and I went out clubbing with some friends and a handsome stranger asked me to dance. Before the dance was over, I knew I was forever connected to this man. Now, I know that the last time you listened to me I was a hardhearted, independent, lonely single woman. Tonight I come to you the bonafied, ga-ga, smitten, totally love struck girlfriend of Emmett Cullen, the most wonderful man in this or any other world! I'll take your calls when we return from this break."

The commercials start and Bella takes off her headphones as Emmett launches out of his chair and crosses over to her, picks her up and spins her around in a tight hug. "You can't possibly know how much I love you right now. For you to proclaim your love for me like that on the air is so…it's so…" all he can do is kiss her at that moment. "I love you, you amazing woman!" He kisses her again, passionately.

"Grizz, as much as I would love to keep kissing you, I can't be 'breathless', so to speak, on the air."

"Yes, I know my love, and it's time for me to get going. But I'll be listening to you tell everyone about us. I am going to miss you so much. Please come find me as soon as you can."

"You know I will. I can't stay away from you. I'll be back at your side before you know it."

"See you soon my Princess." He kisses her lips then her wrist.

"Just a few hours my Grizzly." She takes in the scent of his wrist.

Emmett unwillingly leaves the studio as she watches him walk through the lobby from her chair. She misses him already and she can still see his smiling face. 'Oh yeah, I have it BAD.'

The show is a blur of calls. People are giving their stories, good and bad, as well as offering advice and good wishes. 'If only I could tell them that this is not just love at first sight, but also the cementing of our souls for eternity. That this is quite literally and unbreakable bond between two mythical beings that will live and love until there is not Earth to walk on anymore."

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As Emmett pulls out of the station's garage, he feels like something is missing. He knows that he'll see her soon, but it won't be soon enough. He has a sudden urge to get her something special, but what at such short notice? Then it hits him…

He makes a detour on his way to 'Fusion' to see his friend Peter at his custom print shop. He'd be able to help him out. Stepping into the shop he can hear his love's voice in the air. Peter has his radio tuned to Bella's show! 'I'm gonna get it now.' "Hey Peter, you here?"

"One minute, I'll be right out" a voice yells from the back room. Before too long, Peter pulls back the beaded curtain and step through the door. "Hey stud. So you're the world's most wonderful man, eh? I never knew!" They both laugh.

"No, I'm not. But I am the world's luckiest man. She's awesome!"

"Congrats buddy. Are you as taken by her as she seems to be by you?"

"More so. That's why I'm here. I want to give her a little something tonight and you're the man to help."

"What can I do for you?"

"How quickly can you pull out the template for one of our logos?"

"I keep it handy. You order more often than any of my other customers. What do you want me to do with it?"

Emmett tells him what he wants made and leaves him to put the order together while he runs over to his first stop.

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The show was probably one of the best she'd ever done and certainly one of her favorites. As soon as she was off the air, her cell phone buzzed. Assuming it was Emmett, she answered it quickly "Hey baby, I miss you too!"

"Yes I miss you Bella, but I wouldn't call you baby…" it was Alice giggling on the other end of the line.

"I'm sorry Alice. I thought it was your brother."

"Obviously. That aside, I need to let you know something. A head's up…Irina is at 'Siren' waiting for Emmett to finish up. She isn't going to let up, Bella. This is going to get ugly I am afraid."

"It'll be okay Alice. Thanks for letting me know. We'll probably see you tomorrow sometime."

"Be careful, talk to you soon!"

Bella packs up her stuff and heads to her apartment to formulate a plan.

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She walks up to the bar dresses totally out of character for her. A black vinyl mini skirt and lacy black camisole with black stockings and high heeled ankle boots. None of the staff recognizes her, because she looks like the typical barfly that hangs out at the bar hoping to catch the eye of a random guy or bartender. She now has long blonde hair, blue eyes and a generic face with an inch of makeup. She's there on a reconnaissance mission to check up on Irina. It's not that she doesn't trust Emmett. Quite the opposite. She can't trust Irina. She already knows that Irina will stop at nothing to get him back. She can't really blame her, because she'd do the same thing. But she's not going to sit back and let it happen though. All Bella wants is the information to stay one step ahead of her. She warned Emmett earlier that she wouldn't let Irina come between them and she meant it!

She sees her target at the bar, sitting alone with the stool next to her empty. "Mind if I sit down?" she asks the ex from hell.

"No, please go ahead. I'm just waiting for my boyfriend." Bella's whole body tenses as her control is tested early on.

"I'll let him have the seat when he gets here then."

"No need. He can't sit anyway. He's working tonight."

"Bartender? Perhaps you can get him to slide me a drink." She laughs. "Not really, but it is nice to know who's making your drinks."

"No he's not the bartender. He's the owner." Irina smiles proudly. Bella however is fighting her anger.

"The owner eh? Even better."

"Here he comes now. Emmett! Honey, I'm glad you found me over here. It's so crowded tonight."

"Hello Irina. I didn't expect to see you here tonight. What can I do for you?"

"My new friend here and I would love a drink" 'She's keeping up appearances. Good, she has no clue.' "I'm sorry. I didn't catch your name."

"Hi, I'm Kristen." She shakes Irina's hand.

"Kristin, I'm Irina and this is Emmett."

"Hello Emmett" she extends her hand to him. He looks her in the eye as they both receive a shock when their hands touch. "I would love a margarita."

"Sure thing ma'am. I'll get that myself. And you Irina?"

"I'll have a rum and Coke, dear." She says sweetly. Emmett blanches.

Emmett gets the drinks knowing the neither would actually be consumed. He looks at the blonde and tilts his head toward the back hall.

"Excuse me for a few. I need to powder my nose."

"Sure. I'll be right here."

Bella slides of her barstool and heads back toward the hallway with the restrooms. She looks down the long corridor and sees her gorgeous hunk of man standing in a doorway at the end of the hall. She can't help but shiver knowing that that man is hers. She walks up to him, he looks around to make sure no one sees them, and pulls her into his office. He shuts and locks the door and pushes her back against it. She changes instantly back to her own face and hair.

"I should have known you'd know it was me. I won't ever be able to fool you I guess." Bella states covering his face with kisses.

"No, you'll never fool me. We're too connected. But sweetheart, what are you doing? You're just going to piss her off and that's not good."

"I just want to see what she's thinking about. Why is she even here? Damn it Emmett! She tried to tell me you were her boyfriend. Obviously she's either delusional or going to try something. I just don't want to give her the upper hand."

"Are you sure you know what you are doing?"

"Why are you so worried? I'm just talking to her."

"Honey, I just feel so protective of you. I know what she and her sisters are capable of when they get really upset."

"Just wait until you know what I am capable of. Grizz, nothing is going to happen here tonight. Besides, what can happen to me? I have the Cullen's behind me, right?" Her hands snake up his neck to his hairline. She starts scratching his scalp. He closes his eyes relishing the sensation. "I'm sorry my Prince. I have to get back before she gets suspicious."

"Should I come hang out behind the bar?"

"No, I don't think so. She'd either think you were actually into her, or think something is up. Just keep an eye on us from a distance. I'm only going to keep this up for about an hour or so. Just watch for when I leave and come out front after a few minutes. I'll be waiting for you." She gives him a long, hard kiss before letting him go.

He watches her walk down the corridor looking and acting the part of hussy barfly, completely happy in the fact that it's an act and she's not really like that.

Bella sits back on her stool next to Irina. "Did I miss anything?" she asks.

"Nah. Just sitting here waiting for Emmett. He's finishing up some stuff then I'm taking him home." She smiles and winks flirtatiously at Bella. "I need to get him out of there before his stalker come in. She is always hanging around the bar, trying to get his attention. I just don't like it."

"Why worry? If he's your boyfriend, surely you have nothing to worry about. He is with you. That's all that should matter." Bella has to choke back the growl that threatens to come up.

"Damn straight he's with me. I just don't like another woman thinking she can put her claws into him. He's too nice to do anything about it, but I'm not. I'm going to make sure she doesn't touch him ever again."

"Whoa…calm down the anger a bit. What do you plan on doing?"

"She has one chance left. If she comes in tonight, I will set her straight. If she doesn't back off then, me and a useful new friend I have recently acquired who has certain skills, will take her out once and for all."

"What kind of skills does this friend have?"

"He's faster and stronger than anyone I know right now, and will do just about anything I tell him too."

'She's got a newborn.' "I'm impressed Irina. Sounds like you have a plan to protect your man. Not that he needs protection from some woman, but I know you feel you need to stake your claim. You go for it!" 'Bring it…I dare you. It will be refreshing to get into a real fight again. It's been too long and NOW I have a good reason to fight.'

"Well, it's been a real pleasure meeting you and Emmett, but I need to get going. Please tell him I said goodnight, will you?"

"Of course, and nice meeting you too!"

With that, Bella hops off the stool again and heads toward the front door. She heads to the garage and changes back to herself, clothes and all in her truck. She pulls the truck out of its spot and parks on the street in front of the club.

Emmett rushes out the door in an almost panic to see his reason for living leaning cross-armed against the driver's side door of a royal blue king cab F-150. She is wearing a white button down shirt tied at her belly button and medium blue boot cut jeans over her motorcycle boots. She sees him and throws her head back in silent laughter. He crosses the sidewalk to her and pulls her to him. "That was the longest 3 hours of my life. I hope these separations get easier to endure." He reaches down and softly brushes the hair from her face.

"I'm sure they will Em. They have to. Or we'll explode. People do it all the time. You can't tell me that Carlisle and Esme breakdown every time he goes to the hospital to work."

"I know babe. It's going to be hard for us for a while I guess." He picks her up and carries her to the tailgate and sits her on it after he pulls it down. She wraps her legs around him and pulls him down to assault his mouth with hers. He grabs a handful of her hair and pulls her head back so he can run his tongue over the skin covering her neck. She catches her fingers in his belt loops and pulls his body into hers.

"Em-mm-ett-tt?" Bella takes a breath. "Ho…how well do you think you know me?" she asks hopefully.

"As well as my own life, my little one."

"Let's go to my place and I'll test you…"

"Lead the way, my mate."

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Irina comes out of the club looking for Emmett to see him right in front of her, making out with that gutter trash he brought home earlier today. 'That's it. It's time for her to learn her place. My new pet and I will take care of her and in the process, get my mate back. She'll never see it coming…'

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A/N: Can you taste it? I see lemon cake with lemon frosting. Perhaps a candied slice wedge as a garnish. : - )