The police cruiser parked in front of the hospital and Carlisle, Bella, Emmett, Jasper and Rosalie jumped out of the car and dashed into the hospital and over to the nurse's station.
A 5'3 petite blond nurse notices the ragged looking people and walked over to them. "How may I help you," (A/N sorry, I don't know what the nurses normally ask) she asked. "We're here to see my son, Edward Cullen he was brought in for blood loss and a few other injuries not too long ago" said Carlisle in one breath. "Just a minute" the nurse turned to her computer and typed in the name then turned back to the group before her. "Edward Cullen has just been taken into surgery so if you would just wait in the waiting room until a doctor comes to get you" said the nurse "yes, of course" they walked into the waiting room and found Alice sitting in one of the uncomfortable black chairs with her head in her hands.
Everyone walked over to her and sat down beside her. Jasper put his arm around her and she looked up at the people before her. "You're here," she said as she wrapped her arms around her father and Carlisle rubbed her back soothingly. After a few seconds Alice pulled back and focused all her attention on telling them about the trip to the hospital. She told them about the shot that they had bandaged the wounds that they could then given him a shot to numb the pain while all she could do was hold Edward's hand and whisper words of reassurance in his ear whenever he needed it from the hisses of pain he was feeling.
Bella sat the farthest from the group, listening to Alice while thinking to herself.
Don't you leave me Edward you have to make it through this.
If he doesn't make it and I never get to tell him how I feel about him then I'll never forgive myself.
Why did this have to happen to him?
A total of three hours later a doctor sporting a pair of green scrubs with Edward's blood on it walked through the double doors. "Family of Edward Cullen?" he asked, "That's us," said Carlisle as he stood up. The doctor walked over to them. "How is he?" Bella asked, " My name is Dr. Collins and I'm pleased to say that the surgery was a success. Edward is now resting comfortably in the recovery ward receiving the proper fluids and blood transfusion" the doctor replied. Everyone visibly relaxed at hearing this.
"Can we see him," Jasper asked, knowing how badly Alice, himself and everyone else needed to see him okay. "Yes, but only one at a time. We don't want to get him too excited" Dr. Collins answered "perfectly understandable" Carlisle turned to Alice "Alice, why don't you go and see your brother first?" he suggested. Alice didn't need to be told twice, she stood up from her chair in a blur, almost startling the Dr. Collins. "He's in recovery room 3, if you'll just follow me I'll take you to him" Dr. Collins walked over to another pair of double doors and Alice hurried after him.
They watched as Alice followed Dr. Collins through the double doors. When she was out of view they turned back to each other. "I'm relieved Edward's going to be okay. I don't know how Esme or…Esme! Oh my god she doesn't know!" Carlisle frantically searched his pocket for his cell phone but he remembered that it had been taken away from him. "I'll be right back" Carlisle stood up from his chair and walked over to the nurse's station where he asked one of the nurses if he could use their telephone. She happily obliged and handed him the phone.
"Esme's going to freak when she finds out" Emmett predicted "wouldn't you if your child almost died?" Bella retorted "well yeah I was just saying she's going to be in total panic mode and drive all the way down here when she finds out" he rephrased.
Carlisle finished his phone call and walked back over to the waiting teenagers. "Esme is on her way. She should be here in a few hours since she's taking the next flight home although both her and I wish she could get here sooner" Carlisle said, now seated in an uncomfortable black chair. "She freaked out didn't she?" Emmett said as he noticed Carlisle rubbing a sore ear "oh yes" he sighed.
For a few minutes they just sat in uncomfortable silence, listening to the sounds of wheelchairs being pushed, doctors being paged and the sounds of their own breathing. "I don't know about you guys but I'm starving" Emmett announced, breaking the silence "how can you think of food at a time like this" Rosalie asked incredulously "well we haven't eaten since yesterday and I know for a fact that I'm not the only one who's hungry?" Emmett said looking directly at Jasper. "No it's okay Rosalie, you need to get something to eat. You were all there longer then I was so of course you should all be starving" Carlisle assured them. Just as Emmett was standing up Alice came out and walked towards them.
"How's he doing?" Jasper asked, "he's really tired and he's so pale. When I walked in there all I could see and hear was the tubes and wires and the sound of that constant beeping" Alice sobbed into Jasper's chest. Jasper wrapped his arms around Alice's tiny form and rubbed her back.
"Was he awake?" Carlisle asked stepped towards his distraught daughter "no. I think he was too exhausted to even open from the surgery" Alice replied stepping away from Jasper and into her father's arms. Carlisle kissed the top of her head.
"So who's going to see him next?" Carlisle asked, "Well I think you should Mr. Cullen" Bella said, still sitting in her chair. "I agree Mr. Cullen I think his family should be the first people to see him" said a familiar voice. Carlisle turned around and saw the doctor that had operated on Edward. "Yeah dad, I think it's a good idea that you see him next," Alice said.
Carlisle knew why he was so hesitant to see his son any parent would feel the same way. It was because he didn't want to see his son in such a fragile state. He was used to seeing patients in seemingly much worse condition, it was a part of his job, but he couldn't handle seeing his son lying in a hospital bed for any reason whatsoever. But he knew that he had to do it, for Edward's sake.
"I could show you the way?" the doctor suggested, "yes, I think that's a good idea" Alice took a step back and Carlisle followed the doctor towards the pair of double doors that Alice had recently come out of.
Bella watched as Carlisle walked through the double doors then stood up from her chair to stretch her legs. "Hey Bella you want to come down to the cafeteria with us to get something to eat?" Emmett asked "no thanks, I think I'll stay up here and wait for Carlisle to come back" Bella replied. Alice walked over to her and stood in front of her, eying her as if she was trying to figure something out. Finally she engulfed Bella in a hug and whispered in her ear "he's going to be okay Bella" she pulled back then walked back over to Jasper, who took her hand and with everyone else headed towards the cafeteria.
The truth was Bella was starving but she wouldn't be able to stomach anything with the knowledge of Edward lying in a hospital bed. She also wondered as to how Alice could change her attitude so quickly, from being a terrified girl to a girl who had enough good fate to pass on to another person. Maybe it was all an act? Or maybe Alice truly knew her brother was going to be okay and she was just in shock from seeing her brother. She just didn't know but Bella prayed that she was right. But when she truly thought about it the doctor didn't make it seem like they had anything to worry about so she wouldn't worry…too much.
Carlisle entered the hospital room and closed the door behind him. The sight that greeted him made his heart skip a beat.
There his son was, lying in a hospital bed looking like death itself. He could tell right then and there that his son wasn't out of the blue yet, not in a fatal kind of way but his health had deteriorated and it would take a while for him to fully recover. Carlisle slowly walked towards Edward's bedside and sat down in a somewhat comfortable green plush chair.
Alice had been right, there were several tubes running into Edward and when he thought about the heart monitor made the scene all more real, and he didn't like that. Edward had a bag of O- blood pumping into him through an IV and a bag filled with the necessary fluids running through another, he also had an oxygen nasal cannula helping him with oxygen and as expected wearing the required hospital gown. Underneath the gown as Carlisle expected were tons and tons of bandages. As for Edward's face he had a few good bruises forming but otherwise nothing to worry about.
Carlisle hesitantly reached out took Edward's hand. "I remember when you were five years old and you were interested in everything around you, always asking me questions about why the sky was blue, how do birds fly and even once asked me what the meaning of life was. You were quite the intelligent kid back then, and you still are but I just wonder what changed between us? First the sneaking out then the lying and finally felonies that your mother and I had to bail you out for, I should probably be telling you all the good memories but all I feel like telling is what happened that got us here. But what I want you to know is that even though I may not say it enough I do love you son, all of us do. Your mother, Alice and myself all care about you deeply and no matter what you do is going to change that. I just want you know that" Carlisle sighed. He looked down at his lap.
Carlisle felt a gently squeeze on his hand. He looked up at Edward and saw a crack of his apple green eyes. "Hi" Edward's voice was raspy and his throat was scratchy and dry. "Hi son, how do you feel?" Carlisle asked, "like I've been walking through a blazing hot desert with no food and water for days," Edward replied. Carlisle got up, let go of Edward's hand and walked over to a table that had a tray with a glass and a pitcher of ice water. Once he had a glass of ice water poured he handed the glass to Edward who took too large a gulp and started choking on it. Carlisle quickly took the glass back and gently patted Edward on the back.
"Take little sips" Carlisle said once Edward's coughing fit was over. He handed the glass back to Edward who now took small sips. "Thanks" Edward said. His voice was still a little raspy but his throat wasn't as dry or scratchy as before. "How long have I been out?" Edward asked "not too long, maybe a few hours" Carlisle answered sitting back down in the chair.
"Your mother is on her way" Carlisle informed him "how did she take it?" Edward asked "like any concerned mother, irrational and panicked but for all the right reasons" Carlisle chuckled. Edward smiled and looked down at the covers.
"I don't know what changed dad" Edward sighed "what?" Carlisle asked "I heard what you said, about how we used to be closer when I was little. I just don't know what happened. Maybe it was when I became a teenager and started my criminal rampage or maybe we just ran out of things to talk about" Edward pondered as he played with a thread on the blankets. They sat in silence, not quite sure how to go on from there. The silence was broken however when the door suddenly opened and Bella's head popped in. She looked around and when she saw Carlisle and Edward she entered the room and closed the door behind her.
"Bella what are you doing in here? I would've thought you'd be in the cafeteria with the others?" Carlisle asked, "I wasn't hungry" Bella said, never taking her eyes off of Edward. Carlisle immediately took the hint that they wanted to be alone so he stood up from the chair. "I think I will go down to the cafeteria and get something to eat" Carlisle walked towards the door but before he left he turned around to face Edward. "Your mother should be here soon" he reminded him then walked out the door and closed the door behind him.
When they were alone they just stared at each other in awkward silence. "Why don't you take a seat?" Edward suggested gesturing towards the chair next to him "uh, sure" Bella walked over to the chair and sat down. "How are you feeling?" She asked timidly, not quite sure what to say "everyone keeps asking me that and I keep giving them different answers but to tell you the truth I'm feeling a whole lot better now that you're here" Edward replied with his dazzling eyes. Bella blushed and tried to hide it from her by turning the other way but he already saw. He reached out and gently grasped her chin and brought her face back so that she was facing him.
"You look so adorable when you blush, I like that" Edward reluctantly brought his hand "you know you really know how to make a girl blush" she smiled "that's what they say" he joked. "Are you okay?" he asked suddenly "what? Yeah just a little shaken up is all but I'm more concerned about you" she laid her hand on his, careful not to agitate the IV. "I've all ready told you and my dad that I'm fine, I just need to rest for a little while to get my strength back" Edward assured her, hoping that she would finally believe him.
Their conversation was interrupted when the doorknob turned and in walked Dr. Collins. "It's good to see you up Edward, I'm Dr. Collins and I was the attending doctor who helped operated on you. How are you feeling?" he asked. Edward sighed and dropped his head back down on his pillow dramatically. "I take it that has been asked a lot today. But as your doctor I'm required to ask all my patients that" Dr. Collins walked over to the other side of Edward's bed. "To be honest I'm still a little sore but as I was just telling Bella I should be fine after a few days of rest" Edward replied. "Yes, but I wouldn't recommend doing anything too exerting after your released so I'm recommending that you stay home for a few days, maybe even a week from school just so you can get some of your strength back" Dr. Collins suggested. "Sure thing Dr. Collins" Edward replied.
Dr. Collins checked all of Edward's vitals and the amount of fluids and blood then left after telling Bella that visiting hours were almost up.
Bella stood up from the chair she had been occupying and looked down at Edward. "I guess I'll see you tomorrow?" She said "yeah, see you tomorrow" Bella smiled and made her way towards the door "hey Bella!" Bella stopped and turned around "yes Edward?" she asked, "come here" Bella walked back towards him and stood in front of the chair. Edward reached out and took her hand. "Bella, when I get out of here I am going to bring you to the fanciest restaurant I can find and then I'm going to take you dancing under the stars" Edward promised "oh really?" she teased leaning down so that she was looking deep into Edward's eyes "yeah, really" Edward reached up with his other hand and caressed her cheek bringing her lips closer to his own. "I'm going to kiss you now" he stated "then go ahead" Edward brought her lips down on his and locked themselves in a passionate kiss.
Edward's heart rate picked up and it was on display for both of them but all they could hear was the sound of each other's breathing and the feel of their beating hearts. They had to come apart, rather reluctantly for air and Bella rested her head on Edward's and breathed in deeply with him, trying to slow their heart rates down. "So when is this date of ours going to be?" she asked, "as soon as I can stand on my own two feet" Edward replied.
Bella straightened her posture while still staring longingly into Edward's eyes. "I'll see you tomorrow" she breathed "see you tomorrow" he smiled. Bella slowly walked away from Edward's bed and Edward kept contact on her hand for as long as he could before she was too far away. Before she walked out the door she turned back to Edward. "Get some rest, your going to need it if your going to dance with me" she teased "I'll be sure to do that" and with that Bella walked out of the hospital room leaving Edward alone once again.
A/N: Sorry this took so long but I have been so busy and just so no one is confused Bella isn't her usual clumsy self in this one just because I wanted her to do spontaneous things as I have described in this story so far. Thanks for reading this far and if you want more your going to have to review!