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Chapter 10

BPOV

June 20, 2003: Age 15

When James and I entered the emergency room…all of our family was already there. Jasper came up to us first. "Thanks for getting her J," he said as he wrapped his arms around me.

"It's not a problem Jasper…she's my sister too you know?!" James responded.

These two have always had this little war going over me. They started it when they were little. They would compete for my attention and try to see who the better big brother was. But this was so not the time.

I gave them both the look…that let them know to stop this crap now…it wasn't the time..or the place for their display of macho competitiveness.

Jasper softened first. "Sorry J…I know that…just…thanks. I'm glad to see both of you."

James nodded and they gave each other the 'guy' hug. "How are you feeling sis?" Jasper asked me.

"Fine…now stop stalling…how is RoRo? What happened? Where is Royce? Where is Emmett? What is going on?"

Brady had come over to us. "Okay…she needs to calm down. Let's get her a chair over with Mom."

They led me over to where our mom was sitting. I took the seat next to her. She wrapped her arms around me and pulled me into her tightly. I loved the feeling of this. My father and Sue were here. I glared at them as I snuggled into my mom.

She kissed my forehead. "Rose is going to be fine sweetie. She's got bruises and cuts…but they are pretty sure she is going to be alright. And…they are taking the baby now. Apparently Royce threw her to the ground…and it caused her to go into labor. Royce is in jail…for now. Thank God Emmett got there when he did…we could have lost them both."

"Mom…I thought you were going to be in the delivery room with Rose when she had the baby. You said you would be in there with both of us."

"She didn't want me in there…she only wants Emmett…she hasn't allowed him to leave her side."

Aw…that was kind of sweet.

It felt like we sat in that waiting room for hours. Finally, after what seemed like forever…Emmett came out of the delivery area…wearing the gown, mask, and booties that they had put on him.

"It's a girl!!" He yelled.

We already knew that. But it was really sweet to watch him be so excited over this. You wouldn't have known he was not the baby's father.

Mom was crying. My brothers were high-fiving each other. Emmett walked over to me, "Bella…Rosie's asking for you."

Rosie? Hmmm…very interesting. I nodded and allowed him to lead me to my sister. When I walked in…she was holding her daughter and crying.

"I'll just leave you two alone to talk," Emmett said as he left the room.

She looked up at me and smiled. "Bells…I am so sorry about my birthday! I couldn't go against Royce. I was so scared for the baby and…"

I stopped her.

"Rose…stop! It's alright. I completely understand. I would have done the same thing in your position."

She shook her head. "No you wouldn't have…you're a better person that me…a stronger person. You would have never done that to someone you love."

"RoRo…mothers do anything to protect their children! So let it go, please. I'm not mad…and I forgive you…even though there is nothing to forgive."

"Alright. Now come over here and meet your niece," she said with a smile.

I walked closer to the bed where she was laying. I sat beside her gently as Rose placed her tiny little girl in my arms.

"Bells…I want you to meet your niece…Peyton Isabella. Peyton, this is your Auntie Bella. You're named after her. I love her very much and she will be an amazing aunt to you."

I couldn't stop the tears from falling. "You…named her…after me?"

"Yes," she said softly.

I chuckled through my tears. "What's so funny?" Rose asked.

"I named mine after you!"

"Wait…what? Are you keeping the baby Isabella? I don't think that's a very good idea sweetie…"

"Stop. I'm not keeping the baby Rose. I'm going to let James and Steve adopt her. And James said I could name her. She is going to be Camilla Rose."

It was Rose's turn to cry. "Oh Bella! That's so sweet! Thank you…but…are you sure that's a good idea? I love our brother…but won't it be kind of hard to see her almost on a daily basis and know you are her mother…but are forced to pretend you are simply her aunt?"

"It will be fine Rose. I promise. I've got everything under control. All you need to worry about is taking care of this adorable little one…and dropping that no good husband of yours."

"Yes, well that is easier said than done Bella. I don't know what I am going to do."

"Well…you've got a big hunk of man out in that waiting room that sure looks like he wants to help you through anything!"

"I know…and I will always be grateful to him for what he did. But…I am not going to get out of one horrible relationship just to get into another one. I've got Peyton to think about now. And my main concern is figuring out what to do about her useless father. There is too much going on for me to get involved with Emmett Cullen. That's not going to happen now…maybe not ever."

"But…you wanted him in the delivery room with you. You wouldn't let anyone else in there! I don't understand you Rose."

"Look Bells, I can't explain it to you. I just had to have him in there…and only him. But that's all it was. He was there when I needed him…end of story. It's not enough to build this fantasy relationship around. Guys are jerks Bella! You should know that better than anyone. Even Royce started out nice. Do you realize the kind of damage a big guy like Emmett could do to me and my daughter if he got mad? He's twice the size of Royce! No…I am done with men…period! I am all about taking care of my baby girl and that's it. I am going to lead a single and celibate life from this point forward!"

"Okay Rose. I don't want to hog Peyton from everyone and Mom is probably out there having a fit to get in here and see you. I'm going to go and get the others."

She nodded as I placed Peyton back into her arms.

I felt bad for Emmett…you could see it on his face…he thought he was going to be a part of Rose and Peyton's life now. And I knew in my heart…Emmett Cullen was nothing like Royce King. I thought he would be good for my sister.

But Rose just isn't ready. I'm so sorry Emmett.

Alice POV

June 20, 2003: Age 18

Jasper sent me a text and told me that something bad had happened with his older sister, Rose I think is her name.

I rushed to the hospital to be there for him. Jasper had become very important to me. I wasn't exactly sure where we stood in our relationship. We've been going out on dates…and we make out…and kiss…a lot…but he has yet to actually ask me to be his girlfriend.

But it's okay…I can be patient. Today I am 18 years old. No one has remembered that little fact. They are so concerned with Edward and his whereabouts and that today is his birthday. It doesn't bother me though…I completely understand. I don't care that it's my birthday either.

This was supposed to be our day together. We were supposed to enjoy being 18 together. But he's not here. He left us…left me. I miss him so much.

When I got to the hospital…Jasper explained everything that had been happening…including Emmett's involvement in all of this. I couldn't believe my brave, big brother! He was even more amazing than I thought he was.

Right after Jasper had finished explaining what was happening, Emmett came out to the waiting area. "Hey sis!" He said as he hugged me.

"Hey Em! I hear you are a hero!"

He just nodded bashfully. "Well…I left Bella in there with Rose…so they could talk…alone. I understand that they have some issues to work out amongst themselves. SO I'm going to go get some coffee. I'll be back in a little while."

Then he left to go to the cafeteria. Bella…there was another issue. I knew that she was pregnant with my brother's baby. I kind of figured it out the day that she came over. I will never forget the look on her face…when we walked up to his room and walked in on him having sex with Lauren.

She was so heartbroken. And she yelled at him for making promises to her about being there for her. It didn't take a rocket scientist to put two and two together. I was going to confront Edward about being a father…but I never got a chance to do so.

I didn't feel close enough to Bella to approach her about the subject…just yet. I had a feeling that was going to change. She was carrying my niece. Jasper told me she's having a girl…and he also informed me that she's going to put the baby up for adoption.

My brother was going to have a daughter. I wish he knew that…or cared enough to know that. I felt so sorry for him. He was missing out on everything. I am sure they didn't plan this…but I knew in my heart…if he would have just stuck around…they could have worked things out and been together.

Jasper noticed me deep in thought. He kissed my forehead and pulled me close. "What are you thinking about so seriously Ali?"

I wanted to lighten the mood so I laughed and said, "Oh…I'm just thinking about how I am now dating a younger man!"

"What? What do you mean?"

"Well…I am 18 and you are still 17 mister!"

"Only for another month…and what do you mean you are…oh fuck!! I am the worst fucking boyfriend ever!! Of course you are 18…today…you and Edward are fucking twins!" He stood up quickly and pulled me up from the chair. "Come on…let's get out of here…we are going out on the town!"

I was still in shock from what he said. He tried to pull me away from where I was standing but I didn't budge. "What?" He asked.

"Did you mean it?" I asked him.

"Did I mean what?"

"You said you are the worst boyfriend! We haven't discussed our status…did you mean that you think of me as your girlfriend?"

He pulled me to him and crashed his lips to mine for the most passionate kiss of my entire life. "You bet your cute little ass I meant it darlin'! You are my girlfriend and I am your boyfriend…so deal with it!"

Oh I could definitely deal with that!

"But Jasper…don't you need to stay here for your sister and your niece?"

"That's the great thing about having such a large family. They have everyone else here right now. It will be okay if we leave for a little while and then I can come back and see Rose and meet the little one."

He wiped his thumb gently under my eye. I didn't realize I was crying. "I'm sorry. I don't mean to be such a sap. I've just been so emotional lately. And I miss Edward and nobody even thought about today being my birthday as well…I'm just emotional."

He pulled me into one of his tight hugs. "I completely understand…and we are going to remedy that right now!"

Jasper walked over to Brady and told him we were leaving. Then he pulled me out of the hospital and we were on our way. I didn't know where we were going and I didn't care. I was with my Jasper. I was falling in love with him. Who was I kidding? I was already there. I loved Jasper Swan with all of my being.

I would marry this man someday!

A/N…Sorry this is so short guys! But it's all I have time for today. And the good news is you will get another chapter on Tuesday 6/16. Review if you want your teaser!

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