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The Plan

Everything had been concisely planned.

"Are you ready?" Edward asked, reading the perturbed expression on Bella's face. Her big brown eyes caught the glint of emerald in his topaz stare. She quickly closed the small gap between them, finding solace in his smooth cold lips. In trying to convince her love that she was okay…she found herself crying onto his stone features mid-kiss. Edward wrapped a hand to the back of her head, tangling his hand in her hair, grasping her waist in the other. He slowly caressed her bottom lip with his tongue-

Bad idea…Bella's last conscious thought before her body completely lost control. Her legs found their way around his waist, carrying part of the white hospital bed-sheet with her. Her hands roamed through his copper tussles, pulling his head further into the kiss. Suddenly she felt all of Edward go stone stiff. Bella sighed, exasperated when she finally realized she had lost control...again. Biting her lower lip she bent her head in shame.

"Bella"

Edward soft caress of his finger lifted her chin to his face so he could lay a chaste kiss upon her swollen lips. He leaned foreword, letting his face rest on her cheek. He deeply inhaled her scent.

"I'm sorry Bella, we'll be together soon…I promise..." his soothing voice sent shivers down her spine. Bella leaned her head onto his own.

"Trust me" he chuckled "It hurts me too" he whispered into her ear, softly kissing her earlobe.

He heard Bella's breath hitch, but continued to nuzzle her jaw with his cheek. His chest let out a low primitive rumble.

"Bella" he purred. He stopped abruptly when he realized the body he was holding was completely still.

"Bella, breathe!"

Bella fell upon the bed, her chest heaving at his command. "Sorry" she blushed. I will never get used to it…

Edward chuckled. God she's beautiful.

No doubt listening in, waiting for the right moment to enter, Carlisle appeared within the room. "Bella, I think it's time."

Bella nodded, composing her breath. Edward took his place by her bedside, grasping hold of her hand. Bella held onto it as if for dear life. She would need Edward's strength when she ran out.

"Chief Swan" Carlisle addressed from the hallway. Within seconds Charlie's ruffled appearance, still in his officer's suit, filled the doorway. Charlie took the chair on the other side of Bella. He tried his best to ignore the fact that Edward was sitting on the other edge of his daughter's bed.

"I have already spoken to Bella, about her illness. If she would like to share with you?-" Carlisle cued.

Bella nodded. Edward gave her an encouraging squeeze.

"Dad…I'm sick." She looked up finally.

"Honey," he chuckled "I think we all knew that."

"No Dad, I'm really sick." Bella nudged. Chief Swan's hopeful smile vanished. He turned his head from her to Carlisle. "I'm sure they can treat you honey, there's tons of new medicines out today and-"

"Dad" she forced out, stalling his hopefully ramblings. Charlie looked his daughter in the eye, his smile fading. He watched the glistening tears fall down her pallid cheeks.

"There's no cure."

"What? That's ridiculous!"

"It's a rare disease they can't find a cure for right now. Carlisle thinks…" Bella choked. She shut her eyes, trying to find a breath.

"I thought she had more time. But we believe she has two to three weeks."

"Two weeks? Two weeks till what?"

Bella shut her eyes tightly, forcing the tears out. Why are you making this so hard Dad?!

"To live" Bella finished.

All was quiet for a minute as Charlie soaked up the information. Finally he looked up at Carlisle, who like Bella, was impressed with how Charlie was handling it. "Is there anything you can give her?"

"Yes, we're giving her some medication to lessen the symptoms and any future discomfort."

Charlie nodded. Bella caught sight of the droplets escaping her father's eyes before he could brush the rest away.

"Don't you worry Bella" Chief Swan patted her hand. Bella's lower lip trembled. "I'm going to call Renee, and we're going to find the best care out there to see if there is anything anyone can do."

"Dad" Bella started to object.

"Nope" Charlie's crinkled smile started to collapse. "Don't you worry" he patted her hand again before bending over her bed and kissing her forehead. "I will be right back, you stay put while I call Renee and the guys at the station."

Bella watched her father leave the room. She couldn't take it anymore –

Carlisle silently left the room as Bella fell foreword into Edward's awaiting arms.