My eyes flew open. I was back in my bed and I was alone again. My laptop and phone were still next to my bed. I laid in bed most of the day. I wanted to go out to the bridge and jump but I knew that I would disappoint my mom so I just stayed in bed. Around seven there was a knock at the door but I ignored it. A couple minutes later I heard the door open and somebody come up the stairs. Shortly after that Esme walked in the room. It wasn't unusual for somebody to come check on me.

She sat down on the bed behind me, "Hey, how are you doing?"

"Okay"

"Have you heard from Edward?"

I started to cry, "No" I didn't have the heart to tell her the truth.

"He is going to call any day now."

I started to cry harder.

She changed the subject, "Have you eaten today?"

"I'm not hungry."

"I brought Chinese. Come downstairs and eat."

I went downstairs just because I knew that I had to eat. While sitting at the table I heard a car pull up outside. I looked at Esme and by the look on her face she didn't hear it. I excused myself and headed for the front door. I stepped outside and there was a military vehicle there. It was already dark out. Two men got out of the car. They were Edward's superiors. I could feel the tears start to slip down my cheeks.

"Bella" I heard Esme call from inside the house, "Is everything okay?"

"Yeah"

I walked further down the pathway towards the driveway so I could get a better look. I heard another door open then close about a minute later. I tried to hold the tears back unsuccessfully. I knew that they were probably here to tell me that Edward is dead. I saw someone in a wheelchair get pushed by another soldier to the front of the car. It only took me a second to realize that it was Edward in the chair and start running. As soon as I reached him I bent down and pulled him into a hug. One arm was in a sling so he could only use one arm to hug me but I didn't care. I was just happy to have him in my arms again.

"I thought you were dead." I was sobbing on his shoulder.

"I'm right here. You don't have to worry. I'm not going anywhere."

I let go of him, "We should go inside. Your mom is in there."

"What is she doing here?" He didn't sound upset, just curious.

I held his hand and the soldier pushed him towards the front door, "Your family has been coming to check on me a lot. It's a little annoying."

"Don't forget, they are your family too."

"I know"

We reached the front steps. The soldier put the brakes on the wheelchair. He helped Edward into a standing position while one of his superiors moved the wheelchair onto the porch and into the house. The soldier held onto Edward and helped guide him up the three steps into the house. The soldier had to practically carry Edward. Once in the house he gently lowered Edward into the wheelchair.

"Bella what is going on?" Esme came around the corner. When she saw Edward she burst into tears and rushed to him, "My baby" She pulled him into a tight hug.

I thanked the men who helped Edward into the house and shut the door after they left. Esme was already on the phone. I pushed Edward towards the living room. Once we were in there I stopped him in front of a chair, put the brakes on, and sat in the chair.

I grabbed his hands in mine, "You know the rest of your family is going to come bursting through that door in less than ten minutes right?"

He nodded and chuckled, "Yep, Alice will probably be first. So right before the explosions you were about to tell me something. What is it?"

"It's not important right now."

"It is to me."

I took a deep breath, "I'm pregnant"

He pulled me into a hug, "This day can't get any better."

I looked up at Edward's beautiful green eyes, "twins"

"It just got a lot better." After that we just stared into each other's eyes.

I heard the front door open a few minutes later, "How long was that?" I asked Edward.

"9 minutes 13 seconds"

Alice came running into the room and nearly tackled her brother. Emmett was the next one in the room. Jasper, Rose, and Carlisle came in a few seconds later. After everything settled down the questions started.

"Edward what the hell happened to you?" Alice asked.

Edward looked at me, "You didn't tell them?"

"I couldn't. I didn't have the heart."

"The base was attacked."

"How did Bella know about this?" Jasper was probably the calmest one in the room.

"We were Skypeing when the base was attacked."

"That explains why she was near catatonic when I got here a little while ago."

The doctor in Carlisle kicked in then, "How bad are your injuries?"

"My arm, shoulder, leg, and back are broken. Needed a few stitches and a mild concussion. Should be out of the wheelchair in no more than two months."

"I hope you're not planning on trying to leave the house during that time because there is no way I can pick you up." I said it playfully.

"Don't worry" Emmett spoke up, "I'm not planning on leaving until he's better. My bags are in the hallway."

"What?"

"I'm not either." Alice said next.

"Great"

Shortly after that we all headed to bed. The entire family was planning on staying with us until Edward got better so every room was full. Emmett had no problem getting Edward up to bed. That night I got the best night sleep I had ever had. When I woke up in the morning Edward was wide awake and staring at me. We laid in bed all morning. I only got up to get us some breakfast and went right back to bed.

Over the next couple months Edward got stronger. Everyone helped prepare the nursery. Esme painted a tree in the corner. Edward told them about a week after he got home and they were thrilled. After a month he had a walking cast put on his leg and was allowed out of the wheelchair for short periods of time. When this happened Alice and Jasper moved out. Carlisle and Esme moved out a couple weeks later when his arm was taken out of the cast. A couple weeks after that Edward's leg was taken out of the cast and he started physical therapy. Emmett moved out when he started his physical therapy. By this time I looked like I was about to pop any day even though I was only 26 weeks along. As soon as Edward started physical therapy we also started taking birthing and baby classes. By the time Edward finished his therapy in the end of July, I was so big that I couldn't get up off the couch or out of bed without his help.

One day in the beginning of August Edward got a phone call. I was sitting on the couch next to him when he answered. He spoke for about 10 minutes before hanging up and turning to me, "Guess what" He sounded so excited.

"What?"

"That was the FBI. I got the job. I don't have to go back overseas."

I pulled him into a hug the best I could, "That's great!"

"I start next week."

"Are you ready? That is a very physical job."

"I'm fine"

Edward started work the following Monday but refused to leave me alone. He had someone come spend the day with me every day. My doctor said that I was at a high risk for going into premature labor because of the twins and he didn't want to risk me going into labor alone. He made it very clear to the FBI the first day he was there that he might have to leave at a moment's notice. They were okay with it. I was terrified of the babies being born early. Edward found a couple of adorable onesies for us to bring home the babies in. They were navy blue and both said twin baby. But on one 'twin' and the 'a' in baby were white. On the other 'twin' and the second 'b' were white. Alice and Rose threw me a baby shower. It was small but fun. Alice made me wear a ridiculous shirt. It was grey and said babies under constructions. Underneath it said estimated completion date and had my due date. I got mainly clothes and toys for the babies. One morning in mid-August I woke up with a terrible backache. When I looked at the clock I realized it was only 1:39 am. I tried desperately to go back to sleep but was unsuccessful. After about 15 minutes I felt a contraction but thought it was just a Braxton hick's contraction so I ignored it. I got another one about 13 minutes later. I tried changing positions but that didn't help. But in the process of rolling over I woke up Edward.

He touched my shoulder, "Are you okay?"

"Yeah, just Braxton hicks"

"How far apart?"

"About 15 minutes but they seem to be getting closer."

He jumped out of bed and started getting dressed, "Braxton hicks don't get closer together Bella. I think you're in labor."

"But I'm not due for another month."

"I'd rather be safe than sorry."

Edward helped me get up and we were soon on our way to the hospital. When we got up there I was immediately taken up to the labor and delivery floor. The doctor confirmed that I was in labor. Since Edward and I had decided to try natural birth I wasn't prepped for a C-section.

As Edward and I were sitting there I came to a sudden realization, "Hey Edward"

"Yes Bella"

"We forgot to do something."

"What's that?"

"Pick out names"

"We didn't forget, we just kept procrastinating."

"Well we have to come up with something now. We are out of time."

"Okay if they are boys"

"Edward and Anthony"

"No" He shook his head, "Mason and Norman"

"Yes to Mason, no to Norman" I thought for a second, "Liam"

"No" He chuckled, "Are you trying to torture the kid? Leon"

"I like that." I grabbed his hand as a contraction hit. After it passed I turned to him, "What if they are girls?"

"Belle and Marie"

"No" I thought for a second, "Claire and Demi"

"Claire yes, Demi no" He chuckled and shook his head, "Sophie"

"I like it. So we have Mason, Leon, Claire, and Sophie. I like those names. Now what about middle names?"

"Ugg!" He threw his hands up in the air, "Do they have to have middle names?"

"Yep" I laughed at his frustration, "How about Chase and Brent?"

"I like those. Which goes with which first name?"

I was hit by another contraction. After I said, "We can figure that out later."

"For the girls let's do Lila and Kirsten."

"I like them."

After that we just sat around. Around nine the doctor told me it was time to push. At 9:13 the first baby was born. It was a little girl. At 9:31 the second baby was born. This one was a little boy. I was so tired and weak. I couldn't even keep my eyes open and slipped into darkness.

EPOV

Bella was doing so good. But after the second baby was born she lost consciousness. Just seconds later I was forced to leave the room. As the door closed behind me I heard her flat line.