For the Love of a Singer

Chapter 11

EMPOV

"Come on Rose, it's been almost two months, don't you miss my loving at all?"

I felt bad for Edward and Bella since by now things between them should've been great, but they weren't, not that things between Rose and me have been the best since I took Edward's side on his wedding. However, at least we were talking now, that's an upgrade! I am hoping and begging will help, because I really miss my wife.

"You should have thought about that before you went to save Bella and Alice." Jealousy rears its ugly head again!

"They're family Rose; they would do that for you, so yeah I did it for them and all of us."

"Why does Bella always get everything the world has to offer?" God, I hate when she whines.

"Rose, why are you so jealous of Edward loving Bella? Are you in love with him?"

"No, don't be ridiculous! Of course not. It's just when I was turned, he shunned me like I was hideous or something, then he goes and falls for Bella like she's better than me or something."

"Babe, she's not better then you, she's just better for him, like you're better for me."

"Yah…I suppose you're right, but now she's going to have the one thing I have always wanted and will never have."

"You just don't see it, do you? Where do you think that baby is going to live when it is born? And who do you think is going to be calling you Auntie Rose? We get to be the 'fun' aunt and uncle with no rules; do you seriously think Edward and Bella are going to be fun?"

"And guess who is going spoil it rotten and love it to pieces." She purred back to me. HELL YES!

"You are my love, and you're going to be great at it." It was my turn to purr.

I didn't wait for her to answer before I smashed my mouth against hers; I was desperate from the lack of attention. I wanted my wife and I was going to have her, if she let me! I knew the minute she started tearing off my clothes, I was going down in style, Rose style that is. Once her clothes hit the floor, she was on me like a dog in heat and I for one was not objecting.

EPOV

Well the results from Bella's blood work that Carlisle ran, as Emmett so bluntly put it, the bunny died! This brought with it a lot of questions and very few answers. On one hand, I was going to be a father, but on the other hand, my wife was lying in limbo, neither human nor vampire. Eleazar says that the woman he had heard of transformed once she delivered, but knew she was pregnant before being bit, what if Bella hates the baby? I mean we have no idea what the child will be like, I know I will love any child that is half me and half Bella. I have spent the last two weeks at her side, talking and begging her to forgive me for this, not knowing if she could hear or not, but it is all I can do.

"Edward you need to hunt please let me sit with her so you can go with Jasper." You could see how worried Alice was.

"I don't want to leave her."

"Edward, you can't risk not hunting for six weeks, I've seen what will happen and so have you. You will kill them both if you don't go."

"I know, but you'll stay with her right? You won't leave her until I come back, right?" I wish I didn't have to go, but to protect them both I would.

"I won't move from her side until you come back, I promise."

Reluctantly, after kissing Bella I left with Jasper who was waiting for me at the back door. It felt wrong to leave her regardless that it was for her and the baby's safety. Jasper and I ran for an hour silently before splitting up to hunt. I admit I did feel a little better after my second bear, but the guilt still lingered. When I met back up with Jasper, he wanted to talk before we headed back.

"Edward, I know you're really worried about how Bella's going to react to the baby. I just want you to know that we're all here for the three of you. We will get the family through this in true Cullen fashion."

"I know, but there are so many things to worry about starting with her hating the baby and ending with will she try to eat it."

"I don't think that will be the case here, I'm not getting any aggressive feelings yet. Right now, I am just getting love and peace from her. Of course, when she fully burns that could change, but for now just talk to her. Carlisle says sometimes it helps coma patients, so it really can't hurt to try and tell her what's going on."

"I'll try, do you think you could sit in with me for a bit and see if her emotions change?"

"You know it would be my pleasure."

Upon our arrival at the house, we went straight to see Bella. Jasper held my shoulder for support since the moment I looked at her; I could see something had changed. Bella's abdomen was now slightly distended which Alice discovered when she shifted her for Carlisle's daily examination. I could not stop myself from dropping to my knees and rubbing her belly. My child was really in there, protected by Bella's fragile body. I was in awe of this miracle.

"Edward, I have to go and pick up an ultrasound machine. Hopefully, we can see what's going on in there." He sounded almost excited.

I was so mesmerized by the little bump, that all I could do was nod back to him. Before I knew it, the rest of the family had joined me in staring and the rubbing of our future Cullen family member.

"Edward, she likes it when we are rubbing her."

"She's happy?"

"Yes, Bella's definitely happy."

"Bella, please hear me, we love you and the baby, we'll be here when you're both ready."

"Keep talking to her, she can definitely hear you, she loves you and she is worried about you." Typical she's worried about me.

BPOV

"Yes Edward, I can hear you, please stay with me!"

"Bella…I know this is all so confusing, but it will be okay, I promise to love you both, forever!"

"I know you will and we will love you too, forever."

It was a bit of a shock when I heard them say I was pregnant, considering Edward and I had sex only once. You know what they say; it only takes one time, boy were they right. I never gave much thought to having children; Edward had said vampires couldn't have children. All I knew about pregnancy and childbirth came from watching TV and what they taught us in biology, so that was not a lot. Although, I could feel what my body was doing and the sensation of the little nudger moving in my belly was unbelievable.

How could Edward think I would not want his child? Even if it were a full vampire, I wouldn't care in the least; it would still be ours conceived in love. I have to say, I never gave much thought to Edward changing me, but assumed he would if he wanted me for an eternity. Well, he answered that with an astounding yes. Of course, I didn't think I would slowly burn for six weeks; it was painful, but not unbearable and if I had my way he would never know the truth. The pain of my broken bones healing was equivalent to the burning pain. It was easier to concentrate on the baby to combat the agony.

"Edward, please help me set this up." Carlisle must be back.

"It will take a few minutes for it to warm up, so while we are waiting let's get Bella ready." Oh, I know those hands and that smell; it could only be my Edward.

Wish I could tell him not to worry, but let's face it, worrying is like his full time job.

"Bella, it going to be okay and no matter what, I promise I'll love you always, forever and a day." His voice is the only thing that makes this bearable.

"Okay Edward, it is ready, let's hope we can see something." Just hearing Carlisle's excitement made me really hopeful that they might actually see something.

"Bella, Carlisle is going to put gel on your stomach that may feel a little cold and goopy."

"Jasper how is she doing?"

"Right now…she is feeling excited and hopeful."

"Okay well, the views are slightly shadowed, but we can still see enough to know that everything is exactly as it should be for a woman in her fifth month. So by my calculations, she should deliver as Alice predicted right around Christmas."

"Is the baby okay?" I could hear the new fear in Edward's voice. If he was human, he surely would have had a breakdown by now.

"Yes, the baby is fine, but keep in mind it is half vampire and half human, however, with that in mind the baby is perfect for this stage of development. The amniotic sack is definitely changing with Bella, so by the time we deliver the baby, a C-section will be required."

"What do you mean changing with Bella?"

"Edward, Bella is changing even though you might not see it. This is far from a normal change, much of it is occurring internally, but it is happening."

"I just hope she's not suffering too much, I never wanted to force her to do this and felt it needed to be her choice."

I know in my heart I would have wanted to be with him forever, I never asked because I didn't know if he wanted me forever. It is amazing just hearing that my little nudger is doing fine and Edward wants me forever that makes coping with this much easier. I may not want to be stuck in limbo, but if at the end of the tunnel I come out with a complete family, I think I can definitely tolerate it. There is a certain amount of pride that comes from being able to give Edward something no one else could have! Let's face it; there is nothing I would not give him. How's that for the best Christmas present ever.

"Okay Bella, I need to see Esme downstairs, so Alice is going to take my place and talk to you while I am gone, don't worry I'll be right back."

ESPOV

"Congratulations Edward! Carlisle says everything is going fine."

"Yes…so why did you need to see me?" Why this couldn't be done in front of Bella, I wonder?

"I needed you to look at these, since once the baby is born the three of you can't very well stay in your room, there just isn't enough space. I wanted you to look at these three designs and tell me which you think would suit the three of you best."

I never thought what would happen once the baby was born, Esme was right there would not be enough room. All three of the plans were beyond perfect, but I liked the last one best and thought Bella would too.

"Esme to be honest, I like the concept for the small cottage. For one thing, we have no

idea how Bella will be as a newborn so if she encounters any issues this will allow me to keep her there and the baby here if the need arises."

"That's why I had you come downstairs; I didn't want her hearing us discussing that aspect of what might happen. She has enough going through her mind right now that I didn't want to add to it. So it's agreed, we'll start on the cottage now and when the baby arrives, I'll set up your room as the second nursery."

"Thank you so much mom, for doing this for us, but I guess we're going to have to get use to calling you grandma, aren't we?"

"Yes, we are and honestly I can't wait to hear it from the baby for the first time!"

"I know you never thought this would happen, but I can't find it in myself to be unhappy that it has and I'm glad my family is sharing in it with me."

"Well I think it is us who are thankful that you are sharing it with us. Now I don't want to keep you from Bella, so go and be with her while I get your siblings working on the cottage."

APOV

"Carlisle can I talk to you for a minute, please?"

"Of course Alice, what is on your mind?"

"I can't see the baby it's a void in my visions."

"Well…that might be something a simple as the baby is neither human nor vampire. Since you were never both, maybe you can't see it like you can't see the wolves."

"That is a good possibility; I guess I was just afraid that maybe Paul had managed to rape her before she was rescued."

"I checked her charts in the hospital when she arrived and they confirmed no sexual trauma, so I know that didn't happen. Also, your brother came to me after Bella and he consummated their marriage with all kinds of worries that she was bleeding afterwards. You'd think with going through medical school several times he'd understand it was normal, but you know Edward."

"Thanks for telling me, I really needed to hear that, it makes me feel much better."