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{Bella}

"Here she comes!" Esme trills joyously as she opens the door for Rosalie and Emmett. The air that wafts in the door is stifling even for this late in the evening. It makes my uneasy stomach queasy as it hits my face. I'm glad when the proud family huddle in and the air conditioning is able to cool me back down.

I shift in my seat uncomfortably and Alice flashes me a knowing glance.

Last night had been long. It had been nearly midnight when Rosalie finally called to let us know that Laci was alright and that she would be coming home tomorrow. After a round of congratulations and thank you's I finally made it to bed around one only to have nightmares most of the night. I woke up this morning feeling weird. I had no appetite, I was stiffer and more uncomfortable then normal, not to mention I was a little cranky.

"Are you okay, Bella?" Jasper asks me out of the blue. "You seem kind of... distressed."

I nod but I don't fool him. "I'm just tired." I sigh. "I didn't sleep well last night and I think the heat is bugging me." Alice shoots Jasper the same knowing glance. Edward is oblivious. He's across the room oogling his little niece. It's easy to tell that he's in heaven. I want to be happy. To enjoy my family but truth be told I feel miserable and I just want to relax at home.

"Honey," I call to my husband, "I'm going to go home and take a nap." He pulls himself away from baby Laci and squats in front of me on the couch.

"Are you alright?" He looks to Alice and then rolls his eyes. "Korean Proverbs."

I laugh. "I'm fine." I assure him. "Just tired."

He nods and soon we are waddling our way across the lawn towards the river. My back is killing me but I say nothing. It's the same dull ache I've had for days now. No use in complaining about something I can't control.

Edward helps me ease myself onto the bed and tucks me in. I yawn as soon as my head hits the pillow.

"Love," he murmurs in my ear, "would you mind terribly if Alice, Jasper and I did a little hunting while you nap? Or would you prefer that I stay with you?" I breath a sigh of relief. That's exactly what I want. An uninterrupted sleep.

"Go eat." I tell him. "It's been a week, I bet you're starving." He kisses me softly on the forehead and begins to leave the room. I'm asleep before he closes the door.

-{}-

{Bella}

It's the same dream I had last night.

I'm sitting on the couch watching "Gone with the Wind" when I hear it. It starts off softly but as I listen it gets louder. It's Anthony. He's crying. I go to pick him up and sooth him but he isn't in his bassinet. I look in the nursery. He isn't there either. I start to panic as his cries get louder and louder. I can't find him. I've lost my son.

I call for Edward. He appears out of thin air. I ask him where Anthony is. He looks at me with a puzzled expression. "Anthony who?" My jaw drops. How is this possible? How is it that my husband has forgotten about our child?

I search every room. When I can't find him I run out of the house and search the garden. He's nowhere yet his cries come from everywhere. I'm screaming his name over and over again as his wailing overpowers me. Eventually I can't take the sound anymore. My knees buckle and I lay in the middle of the garden walkway balled into a fetal position crying.

I shoot straight up in bed and when I do a sharp pain runs down my spine. It's takes me a minute to realize that it's night time. I've been asleep for hours. I look down at my still round stomach and breath a sigh of relief. I didn't lose him. I still have Anthony.

As I try to get my wits about me another pain comes. It's then that I realize that I'm covered in sweat and my sheets are soaked. In fact...

"Oh my God," I breath. I clear my mind of everything else and concentrate on Alice's face. I imagine I'm talking to her. I only say one word: labor.

-{}-

{Edward}

The hunt gets off to a late start because nobody can seem to pry themselves away from our niece. It's dark when we finally reach the hunting grounds.

Alice, Jasper and I split up. I catch an Elk easily and am soon on the trail of a big beefy mountain lion when suddenly Alice appears out of my peripheral vision.

"Edward!" She calls. The lion sees his opportunity and runs off. I crank my head to my sister and am about to give her a stern look when I see the concern in her eyes. "It's Bella." She explains. "She's in labor."

That's all I need to hear before I go sprinting back to my house.

-{}-

{Bella}

I'm in the shower when he comes storming into the house. I laugh to myself as he comes crashing through the bathroom door without knocking.

"Bella!" He cries opening the glass shower door and effectively spraying water everywhere.

"Edward!" I giggle. "Close the door!"

"Are you alright?" The tenderness and concern written on his face is enough to melt my heart.

"My water broke." I answer honestly. "I was just freshening up."

"Are you sure that's wise? Are you sure you shouldn't be laying down?" I laugh again. It's amazing how all the childbirth classes totally vacated his mind.

"Edward..." I start, but a sharp pain stops me. I clutch my stomach and close my eyes.

"Breath." Edward reminds me. I do and then smile at him to show that it's passed. His eyes plead with me to get out of the shower.

"Just let me rinse my hair." I promise. I finish my shower with Edward pacing outside the whole time. When I'm done he dries me off with a towel and helps me get dressed.

"Should we call Carlisle?" He asks when we settle on the couch.

"No." I say shaking my head. "I'd rather it just be me and you for right now if that's okay."

"I'd like that." We snuggle together on the couch and Edward flips on the TV. I gasp when the first thing that comes on is "Gone with the Wind."

"Not that!" I state firmly.

He stiffens behind me. "I thought you loved that movie?"

I tell him about my nightmare and he quickly changes channels.

-{}-

{Bella}

"Breathe, baby, breathe." He murmurs in my ear. It's been hours now. Well past midnight and the pain is much worse. It's changing. Another pain tightens my abdomen and I can't help but cry out. Edward squeezes my hand in reassurance. I squeeze his back twice as hard in pain.

Another pain comes and I'm overwhelmed with the urge to push. I fight it back but I know I won't be able to for long. "Carlisle" I say in between gasps.

"What?"

"We need Carlisle." Another pain. "Now." I barely get the words out when there's a knock on the front door. Edward calls for him to come in. With him he carries a large bag of medical supplies.

"Alice said I could be of service." He says smoothly. Edward and I both force a smile. "Bella," He says turning to me. "Are you feeling any pressure?"

I nod. "I need to push."

"Good!" Carlisle proclaims with a bright smile. "Then lets get this baby born."

-{}-

{Bella}

The rest of it goes by in a blur. Between the searing pain, the exhaustion of pushing, and trying to pay attention to what my husband and my father in law are instructing me to do I have little memory of what transpires until I hear the beautiful sound of my son's first cry.

He comes out screaming. With a thick head of light brown hair and brilliant green eyes just like his daddy used to have. I reach for his instantly and Carlisle doesn't hesitate to put him in my arms. Edward doesn't move from his position behind me and although Anthony's covered in blood and fluids he strokes his son's head lovingly with his fingers.

"Shh.. shh..." He coos to Anthony. "You're alright. It's just me and mommy and grandpa. We won't hurt you." After a minute Anthony settles down and I pass him to Edward who leans down and kisses his forehead the same way he kisses mine. With devotion and tenderness.

At that moment I am complete.

-{}-

TWO WEEKS LATER

{Edward}

"Are you sure about this?" I ask for the tenth time.

"I'm sure."

My mind flashes from my son to my niece. Both new and perfect. Both sleeping soundly in the loving embrace of their family next door. My eyes flicker to the main house and I can see that she understands. "We might want more."

She shakes her head and looks me dead in the eye with perfect clarity. "The Cullen family is complete." I nod. I feel it to. As much as I love my child I know in my heart that the time has come for his mother to join me in eternity. Truth be told I'm a little relieved. With his mother immortal it will be much easier to keep our little one safe from harm. As best we can tell Anthony is half Vampire half human. He eats a mixture of baby food and blood. But he is still vulnerable. At least for now.

"So this is it?" She nods. I step closer. Her pulse quickens and her eyes widen. I almost expect her to change her mind but she doesn't.

I embrace her. She takes a deep breath. I wrap my arms around her lovingly. I search her eyes for one last confirmation which she gives. I lower my lips to her pulsing neck and kiss her softly.

Then I bite.

The End.

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