As soon as Alice saw me telling Emmett she took that as the signal to start planning. I have to admit normally I find her meddling so annoying. All those years of dealing with it, well it was about time it was paying off. Before I could even make a head start on research of my own my phone went off. Of course I knew who it was.

"What's up Alice?" I asked trying to disguise the happiness in my voice.

"Oh can it Rose! I know you can barely contain yourself. Everything is in motion, I have discussed this in detail with Carlisle and he foresees no reason why we can't try to make this happen. He does however want me to warn you not to get your hopes too high."

"Wait, why?" I asked suddenly confused.

"Well, it's not the plan itself. It's more about getting the volunteer. It's a good idea in theory but you can't just count on someone being your surrogate. I mean they don't even know you and well they may just not want to. I wish I could be more help as to the actual outcome but you know I can't see them. All I have is my intuition and it's telling me that this is all going to be great!"

"I know it's a long shot but I have to try. This is all starting to sink in now, it's a bit overwhelming, I just don't even know where to start." I said as the reality started to catch up to me.

"Relax. It's all under control. I know you will want a little time with Emmett before you leave. I will take care of the arrangements, you just focus on spending time together and picking out baby names! Omg, I cannot wait to go shopping for the nursery! And you better let me decorate your new house or....."

"ALICE! One step at a time." I laughed. "Thank you for everything. I really don't know what I would do without you. You have been great" I said meaning every word.

"Yeah yeah. It's no big, just remember who decorates or I will have to remind you of my awesomeness again."

"Will do." I said

"Talk to you soon!"

"Bye Alice" I said as I started to fill with joy all over again.

It was all going to work out. Nothing would ruin this for us. I knew a lot of this was up to chance but I couldn't let that slow me down. Alice was

right though, I did need to get in as much time with Emmett as I could before I had to leave. I was sad that he wouldn't be able to come with me

due to work, but at the same time I felt like I needed to do this on my own. He and I didn't leave the room all day. We just laid in bed, wrapped up

in one another talking about the future. Our future, with our very own child. We argued over whether it would be a boy or girl. Of course, it didn't

matter to us either way. This was our child. I could barely wrap my head around it all.

I heard everyone come home for the night. But no one bothered us, not even Alice. We were free to stay wrapped up in our little bubble of bliss for

the time being. I barely noticed the sudden change in conversation downstairs when I heard a door slamming loudly and a wail of agony. I knew what had happened. He had left.

"He is gone. He left me. I don't even know when I will talk to him next." she screamed.

"Who is Nessie? Calm down, tell us what happened." Bella said

I didn't want to be there around Edward right now, in case I slipped up with my thoughts. But I knew that it would look even more suspicious if I

didn't go down there and try to be there for her. I didn't have to say anything to Emm. We were both dressed and downstairs before she even

started talking again.

"Jake left me." She said in barely a whisper

"WHAT!!! What did that dog do!?" Edward shouted.

"Dad, I can't... I just can't do this." She said as she started to break down again.

Bella grabbed her hand and placed it to her face. As she started to see, her face began to crumple. She shook her head, let go of Nessie's hand

and wrapped her arms around her as she lightly kissed her head. No one spoke. Edward didn't seem to calm down any, he just grew more still. I

tried to think about anything else at that moment. I had made the decision before I came back that no matter what news was shared with me I

couldn't react. Doing so could have given everything away. I just sat there going over baby names in my head, starting with girls and the letter A.

Esme and Bella took Nessie into the kitchen while Edward stayed to explain to everyone else.

"The dog left her." he nearly spat out

"Wait, what? Why would Jake do that? That doesn't seem like him at all" asked Emmett

"Apparently he thought it best for her and the baby for him to distance himself. He claims he is going to South America to do some research on how this is all going to work." Edward said dryly

"And you don't believe him." Jasper said

"No. If there was really any concern Carlisle would have been worried. Rose wouldn't be plotting her next Mommy moment. I think he is just being selfish and can't handle responsibility. I want to hunt him down right now and kill him" he said as his voice started to rise.

"Leave him alone Dad!" Nessie screamed from the other room.

I know I should have kept quiet but I couldn't help it.

"You don't know why he really left Edward. Maybe it was to find out more." I added in a nonchalant voice. Trying as best I could not to make it look like I was taking his side.

"Why don't you shut up. Just go ahead and leave already. I know you are just pretending to care. All you can think about are baby names and your good news. Talk about selfish Rose, just go." he nearly yelled at me

"Fine, I am gone." I said as I stormed out of the room.

Emmett started to follow then someone told him no. Of course, naturally Alice would want to follow. She must know something. Here it goes....