Seeing as this is in the book, I found this chapter hard to write. I didn't want to make it like Breaking Dawn's version of events, seeing as things have changed. I apologise for the long wait, I've had bad internet for the past two days.

Chapter Ten

Bella Worsens

Jacob stumbled into the bathroom, rubbing his eyes. It was early morning and he hadn't properly woken up yet.

He suddenly came to a halt when he noticed Bella. She was standing in front of the mirror with her over-sized jumper pulled up. But he wasn't look at her body like that, he was staring in horror at her stomach.

It was black and blue with bruises.

"Bells." He gasped.

Bella's eyes widened and she pulled her top down again and looked over at Jacob. "I didn't hear you come in."

Jacob didn't listen to her and stepped closer to her. "Is that what that thing has done to you?"

Bella crossed her arms defensively over her stomach. "He's not a thing. He's my son."

"Son?" Jacob stared at her.

"I feel as though it's a boy. EJ, Edward Jacob." Bella admitted.

Jacob snorted. "No way do I want my name even associated with that thing."
Bella looked at him, heart broken. "Jake-"

"No, Bella. You can't even see what it's doing to you!" Jacob cried.

He turned and stormed off from the bathroom, jogging down to the stairs and out the door to go for a run to cool down.

He suddenly skidded to a halt in as there was a flash of white and Edward appeared in front of him.

"You saw it then." Edward said.

There was no need to ask what it was.

Jacob nodded. "I saw it."

"Now you see why I've been pushing her to get rid of that thing." Edward sighed.

Jacob shook his head. "Why does she have to be so stubborn?"

Edward and Jacob stood still for a few moments, each lost in thought.

"We ought to get back to the house. Bella will be worried." Edward said after a long moment.

"I'm going to run a little bit more. I'm still a little frustrated." Jacob replied, going to run past Edward.

Edward went to grab his arm. "I could use the support."

Jacob dodged his grasp. "Later. Right now I need to run."

Edward just watched as Jacob ran off into the woods. He shook his head and ran back to the house.

When he arrived, he found Bella excitedly talking to Rosalie about babies. Esme was perched on the end of the sofa, watching them with a sad look in her eye.

'Reminds me of me when I was pregnant.'

Esme looked up and caught sight of Edward. She gave a small smile and looked back at the Bella and Rosalie.

'Did I ever tell you the story of my boy, Edward?'

Edward shook his head. He had only heard the story of her transformation, the fact her son died driving her to the cliff's edge.

'He was my only living baby. I was so happy when he was born. I had been nervous all through my pregnancy, but excited. I used to do what Bella's doing with Rose, talking about him all the time. Talking about names, nursery ideas, the brands of prams.' Esme gave a wistful smile.

'When he was born, he was the most precious thing I had ever seen. His fingers and toes were so small. I would hold him for hours. I would rock him and sing to him. He was the light of my life. Then one day, I had been busy all day and didn't hold him as long as I usually did. That was the day cot death took him from me.' Esme sighed heavily.

Edward walked over to her and placed a sympathetic hand on her shoulder. He didn't want to bring it all up in front of Bella and Rosalie, what Esme had told him was really private, so he silently showed his support.

Sometimes he wished that his power went both ways. Some things were better said in total privacy.

Bella turned to Edward. "What do you think?"
"About what?" Edward asked.

"The nursery being painted yellow. It's cheery and neutral." Bella elaborated. "And we could get a cute duck border."
Edward stared at her as if she were insane. "Yeah, sure. Whatever."

Bella pouted. "Don't you want to get involved in our baby's life?"

"No, not really." Edward retorted.

Bella sighed in frustration and turned back to Rosalie. "Or we could do it a pale green and put up a frog border."

The door opened and Jacob walked into the room. His body was glistening with sweat and he was panting lightly. Bella glanced at him and gave a small, sad sigh. She really was upset that he wouldn't even try to be part of her baby's life.

He viewed the infant as a curse, not as a miraculous blessing. They all did, apart from Rosalie.

Bella ran a hand over her stomach lovingly. She expected to feel the gentle nudge of her child, but instead felt the movement followed by searing pain. She cried out, tears leaking down her cheeks.

"Bella!" Edward gasped, moving to her side.

There was another movement followed by another searing pain. Her back arched and her screams became wordless. Her hips screamed in pain and her sides felt as though daggers were being pushed into them.

"Carlisle!" Edward shouted, cradling Bella in his arms.

Jacob too moved to her side and took her hand. He didn't even wince as she squeezed it as hard as she could to get through the pain.

"Is it time?" Rosalie asked, eagerly. "Is the baby coming?"

Edward and Jacob's eyes widened in horror. Bella shook her head and relief swept across their expressions.

Carlisle walked over to Bella with great concern on his face. He moved to roll up her jumper.

Bella instead crossed her arms over her stomach. She had seen the horror on both Edward and Jacob's faces and she knew that all the others would have the same reaction. She didn't want to see the disappointment and worry on their faces too. It would be too much.

"Bella, I need to see you." Carlisle urged her.

Bella shook her head. "No. I...I'm...I'm okay."
"Bella…." Carlisle said in a stern tone.

Bella ignored him and stared at the floor.

"Bella, honey, whatever it is, it'll be alright." Esme whispered, moving to stroke the younger woman's hair.

Bella bit her lip and slowly rolled up her jumper. The Cullens all gasped and winced at the sight of the bruises, while both Edward and Jacob looked away. They couldn't handle it again.

Carlisle frowned deeply. "Come upstairs, Bella, I need to examine you."

Bella cried out in agony as she went to stand. Edward had her in his arms in a second. Bella gave a small whimper and clung to Edward as best as she could.

Edward lay her carefully down on a black recliner while Carlisle moved a white box, an x-ray machine, over her body.

"Try and lie still." Carlisle whispered soothingly.

Bella nodded and winced a little as she breathed. Edward gently stroked her hair and Bella gave him a teary smile.

"All done. Give me a few minutes to develop the x-rays." Carlisle nodded and walked off into another part of the house.

Bella and Edward stayed in silence for a moment.

"I'm scared, Edward." Bella whispered.

Edward pushed her fringe back and kissed her forehead. "It's okay. I'm here."

Bella shut her eyes, relishing in the feel of his cool lips on her fevered forehead. She let out a soft smile.

A few minutes later, Carlisle returned and fixed several x-rays to the light box on the wall of his office.

"Well, Bella, you have cracked ribs and a broken pelvis. You'll have to go very careful. I must warn you, that this might get worse. The baby is obviously very powerful." He said.

Edward frowned deeply. "Bells, maybe its time to get rid of the baby."

"No!" Bella cried, shaking her head. "I can't."
"You can't anyway." Carlisle announced his face grave. "This dark area is Bella's womb. The amniotic sack is almost crystallised. A lot like our skin."

Edward shook his head.

It looked like Bella was having this baby, whether it would kill her or not. She had no choice now.

Please Read and Review. I hope you enjoyed this chapter. Next chapter: Bella drinks blood and Jacob calls Hermione.