Time Heals

BPOVMore weeks pass, but still I can't tell Charlie. But inevitably, he sits me down, and looks at me seriously.

"Bella, I'm not stupid. There is something wrong, and seriously. You've been eating much more than normal, your clothes are getting baggier and you've been getting mood swings like nobody's business, Bella. Tell me what is wrong. I can get you help. I promise you, I can get you help. And I won't get angry."

"Trust me, if I told you, you'd get mad. It doesn't matter Dad. Really, it doesn't matter."

"Bella, talk to me, please. You've gotten all glowy and healthy looking. You've put a bit of weight on - don't think I haven't noticed you wearing elasticated waists now, and ditching tights."

"And you won't get mad?"

"I won't get mad."

"I'm pregnant. Nearly five months." He turns a very peculiar shade of purple. I worry about his immediate health. His face is changing colour, going from purple to red to white. "Dad? Dad, are you alright?"

"Pregnant?" He repeats the word as if he hasn't heard it before.

"You said you wouldn't get mad."

"Get out."

"Dad?"

"Go Bella." I freeze in position. "NOW!" I jump, but get up and go upstairs. I pack a few things. I don't say goodbye to the man who seems to have turned to stone on the sofa.

"Charlie kicked me out." Edward gawks at me. I've given up on the baggy tees and the bump is obvious now. "Is Jasper here?"

"Jazz…Carlisle…can you both come here please?" His voice sounds strangled, like he can't really breath properly. He steps aside, slightly dazed, as Carlisle and Jasper appear.

"Charlie kicked me out." I'm pulled inside the house.

"What do you mean he kicked you out?"

"I mean I told him I was pregnant and he kicked me out. He just said get out. So I got out."

"I'm sure he didn't literally mean -"

"You weren't there Carlisle. He quite defiantly meant get out. I haven't got anywhere to go. Is it alright if I stop here, just until I can get something else sorted?"

"Yes, of course. I'll call your father myself in the morning. I'm sure he just needs time to calm down."

A/N: So, Charlie has kicked out Bella but she hasn't got together with anybody yet. Can Bella learn to love again, or is it too late for her? Review…