Chapter 11: Paprika
Bella
When I got downstairs Charlotte was already cooking Renesmee breakfast. I thanked her and she replied by winking at me. I laughed and went to the window. I was looking out and so lost in my own thoughts I hadn't heard Jasper come down. I felt so complete since last night. I definitely felt like we had done something right, and I knew it wasn't a mistake. I knew we were in love, so much so that we made each other better. We had each others back. I had a feeling this was going to be a very good thing.
"So what are our plans for today?" He asked.
"Well, Carlisle will be here shortly. He is going to do the first ultrasound on Ness." I replied.
"Okay, do you want to call Rose and Em later today?" He asked.
"Sure, they can stay in the guest house." I said.
"Well, I am going out for a hunt and run but I will be back soon, okay?" He asked.
"Yeah, we shouldn't need you for about an hour." I replied.
He nodded and came over to give me a kiss on the cheek. It was so sweet. I kissed him on the cheek and then he was off. Right after he left Renesmee came downstairs looking a little worse for the wear. I smiled at her and she smiled a little smile back. I walked over to her and put my arms around her.
"How are you today, Sweetie?" I asked and kissed her forehead.
"I woke up barfing my brains out. I feel like crap." She replied.
"I just finished your breakfast, Ness." Char said and sat a plate in front of her that had buttered toast, a little bit of fruit, and bacon. Renesmee thanked her and dug in. While she was eating I went to the living room and channel-surfed for a little while. Renesmee went up to her room to take a shower and get ready for Carlisle's visit. She came down and looked much better than when she woke up.
She came in and had just got seated comfortably when I noticed her lower stomach jutting out just slightly. I wouldn't have seen it if I wasn't a vampire. I went over to her and put my right hand on her stomach. It felt so warm. I smiled at her. I wasn't happy she was so young but I have to admit I was kind of excited to be a grandmother. I hugged her and she smiled at me a genuine smile.
"Thanks, Mom." She said.
"For what?"
"For being here for me and supporting me."
"You don't have to thank me Ness, I want to be there for you." I replied.
"Well, Jake, is on his way over."
"Okay, Carlisle should be here in about forty-five minutes so Jake will be here first." I said and then we cuddled together on the couch watching some tv until Jake showed up. When he got there he came in and sat with us on the couch. We all watched tv until Carlisle showed up.
He came to the door and knocked. I told him to come on in. He came in and looked nervous. He smiled at Renesmee and she got off the couch to hug him. He hugged her back.
"Thank you so much, Grandpa." She said with tears in her eyes. I guess she was a little scared that he wouldn't accept her and her child.
"You're my granddaughter, I can't abandon you." He said and kissed her on the forehead.
"Well, her father didn't care so we are trying to be cautious, ya know?" I said.
"I understand. Bella I just want you to know that I understand why you left and I can only speak for myself when I say, that you all are still apart of my family." He said looking at Jasper and I.
I walked over and gave him a hug full of gratitude. He hugged me back.
"Jasper that means you too, Son." He said and motioned for Jazz. Jasper walked over and gave him one of those guy hugs where they pat each other on the back.
"So how is Esme?" I asked.
"She is pretty upset over all of this. She keeps mostly to herself. When I mention any of you she pretends like she doesn't hear me." He said and you could see the sadness in his eyes.
"I'm sorry this has affected her so much. When we left we didn't want to hurt anyone. We just couldn't stay with Edward and Alice anymore." I said sadly.
"I understand. I just don't think she will accept it. Any of it. She just closed herself off from me." He replied.
"Well, Carlisle, if something comes up you could stay here with us. We have plenty of room. Rosalie and Emmett will be here soon, and we still have three rooms open." Jasper replied.
"I don't know if it will come to that yet, Son, but if it does I appreciate the offer." He replied.
"Well, Jasper and I have set up a room for you to use for all of Ness' medical care. Follow me." I said and headed up the stairs.
Jasper
We all followed Bella to the room which had an ultrasound machine, hospital bed, and other medical equipment. We didn't know what all he would need so we got all of the basics. Bella wanted to get a 3d ultrasound machine so we ordered one but it wouldn't get there for a few days.
"Renesmee, hop on the table and lay back. I have to measure you first." Carlisle said in doctor mode.
She got on the table and laid back. He pulled out his measuring device and placed it on her lower stomach. He wrote down the measurements and told her he was going to do an ultrasound. He squirted the gel on her and turned on the machine. He turned the screen so that he could still see and let Renesmee see too.
It was amazing. I felt bliss, happiness, contentment, and pride coming from everyone in the room. I was almost high off of it. We all watched as Carlisle moved the wand and we heard and saw the baby. I had never seen anything like it.
"Well, I have printed off some pictures for you two." Carlisle said to Jake and Ness.
"Thanks Grandpa." Renesmee said.
"Well, we are all done here. I am going to look at all of this and see what all I can tell you." He said. And we all left. He came down the stairs a few minutes later and we were all in the living room waiting for him.
"I have some good news." He said.
"And..." Ness said.
"It looks like the baby is going to take after both of your human sides. It will neither be a vampire or a werewolf." He said and I felt shock from everyone in the room.
"Are you sure?" Jake asked.
"Yes, the baby is progressing just like a normal human baby would. You are ten weeks along. The baby is just as it would be if you were completely human. I don't know how or why but I know it's fine. You and your baby are healthy and doing just fine." He said.
"Wow. I thought it would take after at least one of us. But not our human sides. That's good, though. Really good." Jake said more to himself than anyone else, he was feeling extreme happiness.
"So we don't have to worry about the Volturi then right?" Bella asked feeling apprehensive/
"That's right." Carlisle replied.
And we all got up and laughed and hugged Ness and Jake. The feelings around the room were spectacular.
We were all so happy. Even Peter and Char hugged Carlisle. We all felt great after hearing the news.
"Wait, has anyone ever been around a fully human child before?" Renesmee asked feeling nervous.
"Not since I have been a vampire." Bella said.
"We will figure it out. Let's just enjoy this for awhile, okay, babe?" Jake said putting his arms around Ness feeling bliss.
A/N: Hopefully you liked this chapter. Thanks for reading!