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I'm Home:

MS POV

In case I haven't made it clear, I will say it again that Edward would be the best dad in the world. I hoped mom would agree to keep him in our lives everyday. I've decided to talk to her, when she gets home; I want to let her know how I feel. It's completely obvious that Edward really loves all of us.

B POV

I was so happy to see home again. I had to admit it was mostly due to the fact that I knew Edward would be there with my kids waiting on me.

I was more than pleasantly surprised, when I walked in the door of my home. The house was spotless; the table was set for four, and delicious aromas were wafting from the kitchen. I went inside, leaving my suitcase, by the door and went to the kitchen; I found Edward and my children diligently working on dinner.

"Hi guys, I'm home," I announced.

Suddenly, I was surrounded. Edward had his arms around my shoulders on one side; Matt was on the other, while Chelsea was hugging my legs. I had never felt so loved in my life. I had to fight to keep tears of joy from escaping my eyes.

"I take it that I was missed," I said laughing to keep from crying.

"You bet, mom," Matt said, as he planted a kiss on my cheek.

"You'll never know how much," Edward whispered softly into my ear, as he planted a soft kiss on my neck.

I felt a shiver shoot down my spine. God, I had missed him and that sexy voice of his.

"I miss you too, mommy," Chelsea said, looking up at me with a smile.

"I missed you too, munchkin. I missed all of you very much," I said, meeting Edward's gaze.

I think I came in my panties, when I looked up and saw how his green eyes were smoldering. I wanted him so badly in that moment.

"Dinner smells great, guys. I am starving," I said.

"It's not much, but it's something to fill us up," Edward replied, smiling.

I could so get spoiled to this and quickly. I had never had anyone treat me like this before.

E POV

I sent Bella off to a hot bath, so she could relax before dinner. Matt and I finished up getting it ready and put on the table. A short time later, the four of us enjoyed the meal and conversation flowed easily. I could so easily see myself married to Bella and the four of us being a family in the near future.

Matt and I informed Bella on all that happened while she was gone including the incident with Jessica. She laughed, when she heard that Chelsea had smacked Jessica.

"I hear you, baby girl; you look out for our man while momma's gone," Bella said, while hugging Chelsea close to her.

No one would ever know how I felt, when Bella said that. I was bursting with pride at being claimed by Bella and hearing that she had no problem with Chelsea calling me her daddy. I had a feeling Bella and I would be having a serious talk soon. Later on, Matt went to bed; Bella and I put Chelsea to bed as well.

I was leaning over Chelsea to give her a goodnight kiss; she shocked me with her actions and words.

"Night night, daddy; I love you," she said while holding my face between her small, warm hands.

My heart melted; I was a goner. I looked at Bella to see her reaction. I saw tears pooling in her eyes and she nodded her head, silently letting me know the ball was in my court.

"Aww, princess, Daddy loves you too," I told her.

We tucked her in and the left the room.

B POV

I thought it was so sweet and adorable, when Chelsea called Edward daddy and told him she loved him. My heart burst with joy beyond reason, when I saw the way Edward's eyes lit up at her words. I saw the love and pride he felt, as he looked at me for permission to accept them. Could this man be any more perfect? I couldn't imagine it. I knew without a doubt that Edward and I were destined to be together.

After leaving Chelsea's room, Edward and I went to my own room. He sat down on the bed and pulled me into his arms, where he lavished sweet kisses on my lips and down my neck. I moaned, as I felt the soft velvet of his lips caress my skin; his hands ran up and down my back, as he held me.

"I missed you so much, Bella. I loved every minute of my time with the kids; they are wonderful. Thank you for trusting me with them and giving me that opportunity to be a dad," Edward told me.

I smiled and cupped his face with my hands and pulled him to me. I kissed him softly at first then let it build to a passionate opened mouthed kiss.

"I know that we haven't known each other very long, Bella, but it doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out that we belong together. I have never felt like this in my life about anyone," he said.

"You've never been in a relationship before?" I asked.

I had not wanted to pry into his past, but I had wondered why a man like Edward was not already taken.

"I have been in one serious relationship; she was not who I thought sh was though. When it ended, it took a toll on me; it took me a long time to recover from the hurt she caused me. I never wanted another relationship after that," he answered.

"Was that relationship with that Jessica girl you mentioned at dinner?" I asked him.

"Yes; after that, I never let another woman get close to me. I was afraid it would happen again. I'm ready now though, Bella. I'm ready because I know you wouldn't hurt me like that," he told me.

"Tell me, Edward; what did she do?" I wanted to know.

He explained how Jessica had deceived him, and tried to keep him away from his family for her own selfish pleasure. My heart broke for him. I could truly understand why he'd never wanted anyone to get close to him again. "I want you, Bella. I want you and those two wonderful children to be mine. I want it now and always. Will you give me that and make me the happiest man on the face of the planet?" Edward asked me.

I was thrilled that he was ready to let me in his heart, ready to let me love him, because I did. I knew in that moment that I was deeply in love with him. I knew Edward was different than any of the other men I had known for a lot longer and had committed myself too. He was one of those very rare and hard to find kind of men. He was kind and loving. His heart was genuine and I couldn't resist him. I knew I had found my home with him.

"Yes, Edward; I will be most happy to give you that. Thank you for wanting it and us," I replied.

Edward and I kissed and held each other for a long time, before we changed into sleep attire and crawled in bed together. It didn't take us long to fall asleep. I was safe and secure in his strong arms; I knew I really was home.