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"Over my fucking dead body" he hissed crumpling up the piece of paper and tossing it across the room.
"Edward?" Bella whispered.
He jumped to his feet and began pacing, frantically rubbing his face with his hands.
"Edward?"
"What" he snapped , his eyes closed "Fuck , I'm sorry baby" he sighed rubbing the heels of his hands over his eyes.
"Edward , talk to me"
He sat on the edge of the bed , elbows on knees his head in his hands.
"I shouldn't have fucking pushed" he sniffed "I should have left alone"
"What?"
His shoulders began to shake , Bella sat behind him hugging his shaking body her head flush against his back.
"Baby" she whispered
Edward took a deep breath , "We're fostered you know , Ally and I , did you know that?"
He felt her head shake.
"Yeah nine nearly ten years now" he sighed
"I thought..." Bella started
Edward laughed softly "That Esme and Carlisle were our parents?"
Bella nodded peppering kisses on his back,
"No , well they are but.." he broke off rubbing his face again.
"If I hadn't fucking pushed" he spat
"Pushed what?"
Edward pushed himself off the bed and picked up the crumpled letter holding it out towards Bella.
She looked from the letter to his puffy eyes.
"Read it" he whispered
She nodded , took the letter and straightened it out on the bed.
Dear Mr Cullen,
Thank you for your recent letters your persistence seems to have paid off finally , I hope you are somewhat happy with the outcome it was more than we'd hoped to achieve.
Your father Felix Carter has relinquished all parental rights of Edward Anthony Carter , but regretfully declines to relinquish his parental responsibility of his only daughter Mary Alice Carter.
Yours
Mr Laurant
Bella gasped "No" she cried.
"Yeah , and you know what the really fucked up thing is?"
Bella shook her head.
"He's never going to see her" his fists balled at his sides venom leaking through every word "Because the pathetic excuse for a man is in jail..." Edward's breathing was now erratic , "And you want to know why?" he shouted wiping his face with the back of his hand.
"He murdered my mother...our mother".
Edward slid down the wall to the floor , sobs racking through his body.
Bella knelt in front of him and took his head in her arms , rocking slowly.
A gentle tap came on the apartment door,
"Guys if your screwing around , be warned I'm still coming in?" came Emmett's loud voice.
Bella went to stand, "Don't leave me" he sobbed.
"Emmett in here" she shouted.
Emmett pushed open the bedroom door ready to make a smart ass remark when he saw his brother sobbing on the floor, Bella's arms comforting him.
"Ed?" he whispered "Bells?"
Bella gestured towards the letter that lay on the bed , Emmett picked it up and began reading it.
"Over my fucking dead body!" he hissed
Edward let out a soft laugh, "That's what I said" he whispered.
"Bells can I have a minute with my brother?" Emmett said softly.
"Edward , baby I'm just going back to the house okay , if you need me Emmett will come back and get me" she whispered , he nodded and she kissed the top of his head.
"Thanks" she smiled at Emmett pecking his cheek., then she left closing the door behind her.
Emmett sat on the bed across from his brother.
"Does mom and dad..?" he started , Edward shook his head.
"Fuck , Edward"
"I know , I just wanted..I wanted us to be a Cullen so badly" he sniffed.
"Ed , you are a Cullen we don't need a fucking piece of paper to tell us"
"I do" he shrugged
"Why, man" he leant forward grasping Edwards hand " Don't you feel like one of us, fuck it's been almost ten years"
"I know..I'm sorry..I..I..just wanted..I wanted to see Carlisle and Esmes names down on paper as my..as our parents and I want release , release from his control" he sniffed wiping his face with his sleeve.
"Edward look at me" Emmett exhaled "Do you think it matters to them?"
Edward shrugged.
"Seriously , you fucking know it doesn't , it sure as hell never mattered to me"
"Do you think they're going to be mad ?"
"No..I don't think so, hurt maybe that you have kept this from them , how long have you been writing the letters?"
"A while" he shrugged
"Edward?"
Edward took a deep breath "A little over a year"
Emmett stood up from the bed and sat back on his heels in front of him.
"Fuck Edward..why didn't you tell some one, even if it was just me?"
Edward shrugged , Emmett ruffled his hair and grabbed his arm.
"Come on Lil bro , it's dinner time and dads got the barbecue on , I'm fucking starving" he laughed pulling Edward up.
Edward smiled "Me too"
"So tell me , who the hell is this Jasper dude?"
Edward laughed "He's Ally's new male BFF"
"Like fuck he is, who is he?"
"Don't worry Bear, he's harmless he's a new kid at school" Edward smiled nudging his brother playfully.
"I'll decide that for myself" an even grin grew on his dimpled face.
"Shit, don't scare him away , Ally still hasn't completely forgiven you for going to college yet" he chided
"I shouldn't go"
"Like hell you should , Emmett you took nearly two years off to be near her , she's going to be okay"
"Yeah , sure"
"Okay I'm going to go clean up for dinner , I'll be down in a minute" Edward moved towards the stairs "Em?"
"U huh?"
"Thanks"
"Any time li'l bro , but promise you'll tell mom and dad later"
Edward nodded , he didn't know how he was going to tell them but he knew he had to.
Edward arrived out on the patio , everyone was sat around the large oval table chatting , Jasper looked slightly spooked as Emmett interrogated him.
"So...what's your GPA Jasper?" Emmett smiled
"Well I have maintained an average 4.0 through my last high school" he winked at Bella who giggled.
"Mmm not bad" Emmett smiled
"And the future?"
"Well erm.." Jasper mumbled "I was thinking of Cornell , perhaps veterinary science?"
Carlisle nearly choked on his drink as Emmett's mouth dropped open.
"Have you finished embarrassing him now Emmett?" Esme giggled
"Yes mom" he sighed throwing his hand out to Jasper, he took it slowly and they shook.
"Welcome to the mad house Jasper" he winked.
Jasper visibly relaxed as they began laughing.
"You know it is nice to know she is so well protected" he smiled, Emmett and Edward tipped their glasses to Jasper.
"She is a very special little lady" Carlisle smiled as he watched her dance around the garden.
Edward looked towards Bella she was looking at him with an apprehensive look on her face.
He motioned to her with his head , she smiled , stood and moved towards him, he patted his knee and she sat curling herself into his chest.
"Thank you" he whispered into her hair.
"Are you okay?" she smiled
"I am now" and he cupped her chin and brought their lips together in a feather light kiss.
Esme gave out a little sigh , Edward rolled his eyes and laughed.
"Jasper!" called Alice she was stood at the side of a wishing well Carlisle had, had built for her when she was small.
He laughed and walked towards her , holding out his hand she giggled and took it.
"Wow" whispered Emmett
"Yeah I know" replied Edward
"What?" asked Bella looking between them as they stared at Alice and Jasper.
"She doesn't shy away from him , she took his hand without even thinking about it" Edward sighed
"She trusts him" whispered Esme , smiling at Bella.
"Yes she does" Bella's eyes gazed up at Edward.
"Its so nice to see, two people who need someone finally find what they have been looking for" smiled Carlisle.
"Wait , what?" Emmett said looking confused.
"Keep up Emmett" laughed Bella.
He looked at Carlisle who gestured towards Edward with Bella curled up on his knee.
"Ahh" he smiled
"Jeez Emmett your a typical Jock a full cellar and an empty attic" giggled Bella.
"Oh my god that's so funny Bella" Esme laughed nearly falling off her chair , Carlisle shoulders were noticeably shaking as he turned towards the barbecue.
"Baby that was pure poetry" Edward laughed as Emmett flipped him the bird.
"I saw that Emmett" growled Carlisle.
This time Bella nearly fell from Edwards lap , with a little help from Emmett of course.
"Hey pregnant lady here" she shouted holding onto Edward , just as Jasper and Alice arrived back, Bella froze.
"Erm..I" she muttered not knowing what to say to Jasper.
"Steaks ready!" shouted Carlisle winking at Bella.
'Thanks' she mouthed.
They chatted as they ate , Bella's confession never being brought up again.
Jasper told everyone about his mom , how his dad had left when he was a baby and how his mom had brought him up on her own as well as attending college to earn her degree in Childhood behaviour and psychology.
Bella sat upright on Edward lap and hung on every word.
"You could do that" Edward whispered into her ear , she shrugged but nodded.
At nine o'clock Alice yawned and Jasper thanked them for a wonderful welcome to the new town , Esme suggested him and his mom should go over for brunch on Sunday and he said he would let Edward know at school.
Jasper gave Alice a peck on the cheek and she giggled.
"Bella will you come and say goodnight to me?" Alice yawned
"Sure Tink" she smiled taking her hand.
"Night Daddy , Night Momma , Night Eddie, Night night Bear" she called out as she walked indoors they all shouted their good nights and Edward helped his mom clean up the dishes.
"Is everything okay Edward" she whispered as they placed the left overs into the fridge.
Edward sighed , Esme always knew when something was wrong, he shrugged and leant onto the counter as Emmett and Carlisle entered the kitchen.
" Think I'll have an early night" smiled Emmett , Edward laughed.
"Thanks captain obvious" he smiled as Emmett winked at him.
Edward moved to sit at the kitchen table his head in his hands.
"Edward?" Carlisle sat beside him and placed his hand on his shoulder.
"I'm sorry..I'm so sorry" he whsipered
"Baby what on earth are you sorry for" cooed Esme running her hands through his hair, he turned in his chair and wrapped his arms around Esmes waist.
"Hey son, come on" Carlisle sighed.
Edward placed his hand in the pocket of his jeans and laid the letter on the table.
Carlisle opened the letter and read it.
He took a deep breath and placed it back onto the table.
"I'm sorry" Edward whispered again.
"For what?" asked Carlisle his voice hoarse.
Edward looked into his eyes as tears fell from his.
Esme lifted the letter and read it, sniffing at the end then she ripped it in two and threw it into the trash.
Edwards eyes widened.
"Oh baby boy why didn't you tell us?" she cried , he shrugged.
"Edward Anthony Cullen look at your father" Carlisle said firmly.
Edward turned to look at Carlisle ,
"See" Carlisle smiled "Do you need any more proof than that?" he smiled
Edward shook his head and wiped his face.
"Edward you are our son , Ally is our daughter just as Esme gave birth to Emmett and cared for him you have always meant as much to us as he has , and I know he feels the same" Carlisle held onto Esme's hand .
" I will contact my lawyer tomorrow" he said standing.
Edward nodded.
"By the way Edward" Carlisle smiled as he led Esme out of the kitchen.
"That is the greatest compliment anyone has ever paid me" he smiled as a tear fell.
Edward smiled and stood pulling Esme into a hug.
"I love you mom" he whispered his voice thick with emotion.
"I love you baby boy" she kissed his cheek.
He held his hand out to Carlisle , who pulled him into a hug "I love you son" he choked patting him on the back.
"Love you too dad" Edward whispered.
Okay here's a little shameless pimping for some amazing fan fics I love.
Check out : KellanCougar ~ Learning to Fly (Slash fic , Edward and Carlisle) its amazing this author has some fantastic One Shots too.
Kim Rathbone~ One Stormy night (Jasper and Bella).
HeartOfDarkess~ bad boy Cullen and Long Tall Texan