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"Crap! Edward! Edward, wake up!" I was shaking Edward. "Edward please wake up. I really need you to WAKE UP!" His eyes opened in alarm. "What is wrong? Why are you panicking?"

I dragged him up and out of the bed. "Come see!" He walked over to the window and looked outside. "Oh no, is that a squad car?" I rolled my eyes, "Yes Edward that is a squad car – from Kentucky – my Father's squad car!" He looked down and suddenly realized that he was naked. "Oh my God. I am going to die today, aren't I?" I really didn't know so I didn't want to lie to him. "I don't know, I hope not but I haven't spoken to Charlie since the day my divorce was finalized so he doesn't even know about you yet. I'm so sorry." "I thought you invited him to your barbeque."

"I did via email. He works so much I just sent him an invite to his work email. I knew he'd see it. I was hoping to introduce you yesterday." Just then Charlie beat on the door again. "I better go let him in before he breaks down my door. He's already seen your car so he knows someone is here."

"Let me get dressed and I'll be down in less than 5 minutes. I love you. He will see that and we'll be fine." I knew he was just trying to reassure himself as much as me but it was so sweet. "I hope so. He's usually harmless but after everything with Mike he's a little protective." I kissed his cheek and headed down to the door.

Taking a deep breath and letting it out I swung open the door. "Geez Dad a little warning would have been nice." He looked me over carefully. "I know but I got off work round four and decided to just drive on up. I'm sorry I woke ya up. I missed my girl and felt awful that I couldn't be here yesterday."

"It's fine Daddy, just a little shocking to have you beating down my door at 8 in the morning. Why didn't you just call me a little while ago to let me know? Come in and I'll fix you some coffee."

He followed me to the kitchen and set down his bag that I just noticed. Oh no he is planning to spend the night. "Daddy? I have a guest so be nice." He looked puzzled. "I'm always nice Bells. I saw the car, I'm assuming this guest is not Alice or any other female friend." I scoffed, "Yeah you are always nice. Why does the car matter? But no Edward is not a girl." He closed his eyes and took a breath, "Because girls don't drive sleek black sports cars. So who's this Edward and why haven't I heard bout him yet."

"Well you obviously haven't seen Alice's new car then. He's a great guy that treats me like a queen and we have been dating for two weeks." I hoped that he would focus on the fact that Edward was a great guy that treated me well instead of the two weeks part. Charlie wouldn't like that we'd only been dating a short time before I spent the night with him. "So did he stay in the guest room?" He knew the answer to that before he asked it so I just shook my head. "Okay so where's this great guy. It's high time I met'em."

"Be nice. He'll be down in just a minute. I mean it Daddy, be nice. He's a really good person and he is very important to me." He circled the top of his head with one finger like a halo and smirked at me. I just shook my head and sent up a silent prayer.

Edward walked into the kitchen like there was no reason to be concerned. It freaked me out. "Good morning Beautiful." He kissed my cheek and pecked my lips. My eyes bugged out of my head. Does he have a death wish? I decided to try to play it cool like him although I was sure I'd fail miserably. "Good morning. Edward I'd like you to meet my dad, Charlie Swan. Daddy, this is Edward Cullen." I could see the wheels turning in Charlie's mind. He was running the name Cullen for anything he could remember ever reading about it while taking inventory of Edward's appearance. It was like watching him check out a perp. "Nice to meet you, Chief Swan. Bella talks about you often." He stuck his hand out for Charlie to shake. Fortunately Charlie took it and gave him a normal handshake. I could just picture the epic hand breaking grip Charlie was thinking about giving him. "Yeah that's good ta hear. She hasn't said a thang at all about you." I glared at him. "What Bells it's true." I mouthed 'be nice' to him. He just smirked at me again. I was getting rather tired of that little smirk. "We don't exactly talk all the time Daddy. I was plannin' on introducing you yesterday." It was a low blow knowing that he already felt bad about having to work. "I'm sorry I couldn't make it. I would've if I could, you know that." Now I just felt bad. "I know, just stop giving him a hard time."

"It's okay, I can handle it. Besides, a father is supposed to give his daughter's boyfriend a hard time right?" Suck up! Charlie loved it though. "Yep I do believe it's in the handbook." Well that's good, they are buddies already. Cue eye roll. Edward laughed, "So Babe, what can I help you with this morning?" I was sure Charlie thought that was for his benefit but he'd soon learn that Edward was a genuine person and didn't need to put on airs. "I was thinking eggs, bacon and pancakes, if that's okay with both of you." Edward nodded and looked at Charlie. "Sounds great t' me, I'm so hungry ma' bellybutton's rubbin' ma' backbone." Edward laughed. I heard it a lot so it wasn't funny, I was just happy he didn't say he could eat the ass out of dead horse. Today was going to be interesting. "Alright Daddy, Edward and I're goin to start breakfast. Why don't ya' go get cleaned up and put yer stuff up." Charlie patted Edward on the back and headed to the guest room.

Edward wrapped his arms around me and gave me a good solid kiss. I needed it after all the worrying I had done. "Well that went better than I thawt it would. You won him over with yer nonchalant attitude." He smirked. "I knew you were freaking out and I figured the only way to show him I was a good man was to be myself. I've always been able to win over a parent." I kissed him again, "Well I'm glad. It'll make today easier. Now if yu'll start the bacon I'ma get the pancakes goin'." Edward about fell over laughing, "You've been around him for all of 10 minutes and your accent is so strong." He was right, no matter how long I've been gone 5 minutes in a room with someone from down home and I was right back there. "Shut up, I caint help it."

Breakfast was actually pretty easy and kind of fun. I had missed Charlie. We didn't speak all the time but we emailed almost weekly. It was only about 3 hours from here to Paducah so we could visit easily if we made the time. Edward did tell him about our little run in with Mike at the grocery store. Daddy was so happy to hear that Edward punched him. "Oh Boy, I'd like to've seen that. If I ever git my hands on him I'ma gonna wear his ass out. He ain't the sharpest tool in the shed to go round messin with the Chief's daughter, but Bells always has to go around her elbow to get to her thumb and wouldn't let me take care of him." Edward looked at me for translation. "He means I have to take the long way around a problem or do things the hard way." He laughed. "Well, I think she's one tough cookie." Charlie nodded and winked at me, "She sure is, just took her a long time to figure it out."

Charlie was pretty tired from working all night and driving up this morning so he went to take a nap. Edward and I headed to my office. He wanted to read my books and I needed to see if Tanya had replied. As Edward got started on the first book I fired up my computer. Hopefully Tanya had at least gotten started on my book. I hated the editing process and all the back and forth that came with it. It made me a slave to my computer since it all had such a quick deadline. Although I had finished the book early, the publisher wanted all edits or rewrites done within 15 days. It was to keep the material fresh and not allow time to make wholesale changes. It was a great idea but a pain in the ass. Once my email opened I noticed I had two messages from Tanya. One was from her office but the other was personal. I opened the business one. She didn't have very many changes to be made. I just needed to clear up a few points I had kind of glossed over and left out the detail on. It made sense to me since I was writing it but a reader needed to be led more thoroughly. I answered her and let her know I would work on it this week and have it back by Wednesday. Then I opened up her personal email.

Bella,

You are in love. I can tell so don't even try to deny it. This book is all about finding love through finding one's self. You have never been so personal. I know that Marina from the first series was your fantasy you but Leslie is you. I love it and I am so happy for you. I can't wait to meet this mystery guy. Is he anything like your David? Does he have any single friends? I'm about to say forget the dating scene. Men suck and good ones seem to be in short supply here. It makes me miss my small home town.

Anyway, I just wanted to tell you that I am so happy for you. Fill me in and I'll call you next week with the dates and cities for the book tour.

Tanya

Edward was completely sucked into the book. I had to laugh at him, all sprawled out on my couch with a romance novel in his hands. "You know if I was mean I'd take a picture and post it on Facebook." He looked up and smiled. "I wouldn't care. This is really good. I've actually read a couple of these things before." I looked at him like his head had just exploded. "What, when?"

"Oh don't look so shocked. I stole a couple of my mom's when I was about 13. I wanted to see what girls wanted. I like to think it helped me through my awkward phase. Then I read one when Rose was in the hospital having Ellie. I was bored; we had been there for 12 hours. There were some Harlequin books on a table. My dad read one too." He was a little pink in the ears when he was finished. It was very cute. I got up and crossed the room. He pulled me into his lap. "I personally think it is smart to read romance novels. Women are a complicated species. We men need all the help we can get." I just kissed him breathless. "You are just too perfect. I love you." He kissed me back and all too quickly we were both panting and moaning. It wasn't until we heard Charlie snore from the next room that we remembered he was there. Edward leaned his forehead against mine. "Ugh, I want you so bad but I am not getting shot for it." I agreed, I did not want to get busted having sex by my dad even if I was an adult in my own home. I pulled back, "Then we better find something to keep us busy or I will find a way to make it happen."

I got up and sat next to him on the couch. "What did your editor say?"

"Oh, she just wanted me to make a few clarifications on some chapters. It's not bad." I decided not to say anything about the second email; he already knew I loved him. "We'll have a call this week about it and then I will find out the dates and cities for my book tour."

His eyes shot open wide. "Book tour?" Oh crap, apparently I forgot to mention that. "Yeah, I have to make appearances at a group of book stores and coffee shops to promote the new book. My last tour was only 8 cities and my sales grew by 10% after each stop. I also have to attend a convention in June." I kissed his cheek, "It's not a big deal, last time I was only gone for 12 days. We grouped the convention and the tour so I didn't have to travel twice." It was then that I remembered his birthday was in June. I hoped the tour didn't take me away on his birthday. Maybe if it did we could fly him out to where ever I was. I'd have to talk to Tanya about it. "Sorry I didn't mean to freak out. I should have realized you'd have to promote the book." I laid my head against his shoulder and he went back to reading. I loved that things were so easy with him, that simple little statement would have turned into a huge blow out with Mike and I would have ended up not touring.

I must have fallen asleep because when Charlie came in the office my head was on Edward's leg. They were talking so I pretended to be asleep. They seemed to be in the middle of a conversation about me and I wanted to know what was said.

"Look Edward, all I'm saying is I hope you are ready for this. She was messed up like a soup sandwich because of that boy. She's so much better now but it hasn't been easy. She used to panic anytime someone disagreed with her or even with someone else around her. She didn't date or even talk to other boys because of him. He kept her on a short leash and she didn't cut it off even after she kicked him out. He called to harass her for months afterward. He threatened to take the house if he heard she was seeing someone. He's slicker than owl shit so he thought he could get away with it." He paused to take a drink, "I can see a difference in her. She's more relaxed around you than she has ever been with anyone, even Alice. I've always felt like I let her down because I didn't see what a piece of shit he was at first."

Edward rubbed my hip, "I don't think she thinks you let her down. She's told me a lot about their relationship and never mentioned it. I think she feels guilty and maybe a little foolish because she didn't leave him sooner. I've seen her panic at the thought that I would be upset by something she'd said but she is getting better about overcoming it. I know we haven't been together very long but I can assure you, she is it for me. I have never in my life felt as comfortable and happy with someone. I knew within an hour of meeting her that she was going to be special to me. I decided that night that I would take whatever part of her she'd let me have and be happy about it. I love her. I will always love her and it really feels like I have loved her my whole life."

"She loves you too. She doesn't give that away easily so you better think it's special. I don't think you will ever hurt her but just know that if you do I have a loaded 12 gauge in my car at all times and I am licensed to use it!" He was trying to sound serious but I could hear the smile in his voice. I just hoped that Edward could tell he was only smiling at the thought of using his gun, not because he was kidding.

"Let her know that I ran to that pizza shop she likes and will be back with supper. I'll be back in a jiff." With that Charlie had said all he needed to say. I love my daddy.

I waited a moment before stretching out and pretending to wake up. "You can cut the charade. I knew the moment you woke up. You're not that good an actress." He was laughing at me. I gave him my best sheepish grin and feigned innocence. "Why I'm sure I have no idea what you're talkin' bout." I even batted my eyelashes. He just laughed at me some more. "I'm sure you do." He leaned over and pulled me to him. "I know you heard that. He loves you and feels like he failed you. You've got to talk to him." I knew this but Charlie and I didn't talk about our feelings. We made simple statements but to us action spoke louder than words. "I'll try. He doesn't usually open up to me. He's my dad so he feels like he has to be the strong provider." He kissed my nose, "So he's going to get pizza and we are all alone for a few minutes."

"He went to Pantera's and will be gone for at least 30 min. Can you think of anything we could do to fill the time? I'm at a total loss." In less than 30 seconds Edward had me flat on my back with my shirt over my head and my bra pushed up. "I can think of a few things." He said as he took my nipple into his mouth. It was so sudden and felt so good I yelped. I wasn't going to waste an opportunity so I grabbed the back of his shirt and pulled it up till he moved to take it off. I was working on his jeans when he unhooked my bra and pulled it away. We were naked and joined in minutes. We were ravenous. He knelt on the floor in front of me and was pumping in and out of me in a steady rhythm. As nice as the position was for my g-spot I needed his mouth on mine, so I sat up as much as possible and pulled him by the hair to my face. We were kissing, licking and biting at each others lips. Soon we were both crying out with our orgasms. I slid off the couch onto his lap and he held me tightly. "I was afraid I wouldn't be able to touch you today and with work I wasn't sure when I'd get to see you again this week." He was trying to apologize for the hurried nature but I wasn't having it. "I wouldn't have made it all day let alone all week. You just saved me from fucking you in the bathroom while my dad ate pizza in the den." He laughed. "That would be kind of fun but I'd rather your dad not hear it." We pulled ourselves away from each other and got redressed.

We were on the patio when Charlie got back. His cop senses told him something was up because he leveled a glare at Edward. I had warned him before we went outside that dad would try to intimidate him after he got back, because he'd know we weren't playing chess while he was gone, so he was ready. "Did everything go okay, Chief Swan?" Dad straightened up, "Fine, fine. That place was busy."

"Daddy, there's a game on if you want to eat in the den." He perked up at the thought of Cardinal baseball. "Sure baby that would be great. I'll take this up if you'll grab me a beer." I smiled and nodded, "Channel 11 and we'll be up in a minute." I looked at Edward who was trying to hide his smile. I knew he was thinking about my comment from earlier by the way his ears turned red. After Charlie had gone inside I turned on him, "What, maybe if he's busy listening to the game we could get away with it?" He choked a little, "Not gonna happen, beautiful. I like my balls right where they are and without bullet holes in them." I pouted and headed to the kitchen.

Later that night I said good bye to Edward outside by his car. We made plans to meet for lunch on Tuesday and dinner on Thursday. He gave me a heated kiss and headed home. I couldn't wait till Tuesday.

Charlie and I watched the game for a while before I said good night and went to my room. I had to write in my journal.

I wrote about my weekend with Edward. It was calming to write out our declaration of love for each other and about making love. I was able to analyze everything and I wouldn't have changed anything about our relationship. We met at the right time in both our lives and everything was just so perfect.

When I was done writing I headed to the bathroom. While I was in the shower I thought I heard my cell phone ringing but wasn't sure. When I got done I dried my hair and threw on a pair of shorts and the t-shirt I had convinced Edward to leave me and checked my phone. I had a missed call and a text from Edward. I checked the text first.

B- Did your dad just try to call me? – E

I sure hope Charlie didn't call him.

I called him back. He picked up on the first ring. "Bella, are you okay?" "I'm fine Edward, what's the matter?" I was worried now because he sounded so upset. "Oh thank God. I got this call from a number I didn't recognize and no one was there. I guess my mind just went to the worst case scenario first. I'm sorry."

"Don't apologize for worrying about me. I didn't give Charlie your number and he rarely uses his cell phone. He doesn't trust them. What was the number?"

"816-555-2816. I don't know where that is though. It was probably just a wrong number. I'm sorry for freaking out and scaring you." He seemed calmer now. "It's really ok. I've learned to go with my gut so I'd rather you call to check. I love you!"

"I love you too, beautiful. I will see you on Tuesday. I'll try to call you tomorrow." I sighed, "Okay, I'll be here with Charlie. See you Tuesday."

I went to bed knowing I had a long talk with Charlie waiting for me the next day.

I slept till after 9 a.m. which was nice for a change. When I got up Charlie had bagels and jam on the table and coffee in the pot. I was surprised but suspicious. "What time did you get up, I didn't hear you?" He never looked up from his paper, "Oh you know me, I'm up with the sun. I went to that bread place and got some breakfast." I laughed, "Panera, dad I tell you that every time you come up here. They have the best bagels. Thank you. I see you found the jam Aunt Cindy sent me." My aunt Cindy was my mom's sister. I didn't hear from her often but every August I got a care package full of homemade jams and pickles. "Yeah, she still makes the best blackberry jam. Have you heard from Renee lately?" He folded the paper and set it on the table. I shook my head. "No, not in probably 3 months. Last I heard from her she was in Florida trying to learn to surf." He hated talking about her. He didn't love her anymore. I remembered when he did. It used to break my heart. He'd finally moved on and found Sue. He deserved to be happy. "So why didn't you bring Sue? I miss her." He smiled and my heart melted. "She had to work at the hospital yesterday and since I decided at the last minute she couldn't get out of it. I'll bring her next time. I think she 'd like Edward." Ah the real reason we were chitchatting. "I think she would too. When are you going to marry that woman? She loves you and puts up with you. You'd better snatch her up before someone comes along and steals her from you." He looked down at his lap and blushed. "I'd wanted to wait till we were alone to tell you. I asked her to marry me last Saturday. We are getting married in September. The Saturday after your birthday." I jumped up and hugged him. "Oh Daddy, that's great! You were made for each other. It's about damn time." "Thanks Bells, and don't you sass me."

We sat back down and talked about Alice and Jasper. Daddy was happy that she found someone who'd 'look after her', he always worried about her. I always told him she was tough as nails but he could believe it cause she was so tiny. He asked me about Edward and I filled him in about his family and Kate. He said Edward sounded like a good man from a good family even if they were Yankees. I rolled my eyes at that. They were from Chicago not but 5 hours from here. He was happy for me even if he was a little cautious. "Just be careful Bells, you don't know him that well yet and I don't want you gettin hurt again." I knew he was worried about me. "Daddy, I'm doing great. My therapist said I'm handling things better than she expected. I know I have a lot left to work on but I'm making progress and I am so happy. I finally feel like I am headed in the right direction." He smiled and patted my knee. "I can see that baby, so this little run in with the meat head didn't mess you up?" I loved it when he called Mike the meathead. "Honestly, I thought it would but I was fine. Edward was so calm and made sure to keep me safe without losing his cool. He had to hit him but I tell you what if he hadn't I would've." He was proud. "I'm glad he knocked him out. That boy has done nothing but raise Cain since coming around and I'd have loved to have whooped his ass 6 ways to Sunday." I knew I had to tell him how sorry I was for everything. "Daddy, I'm sorry I didn't come to you the first time things got bad. I was just worried you'd be disappointed in me or that you do something to lose your job. I know you would have taken care of it, I just couldn't let you do that." I was fighting back tears. "I feel really stupid for living with it for as long as I did. Please don't think that you failed me." He wiped away the tears from my cheek, "Sweetie, I would have done anything it took to keep you safe. You were as low as a toad in a dry well for a while and I couldn't figure out what was causing it. I thought he was a good boy, I mean he comes from good people. I felt like I shoulda seen it earlier. I guess we both mucked it up didn't we?" I smiled and nodded,"Yeah, I s'pose we did. I love you Daddy." He hugged me, "You too, baby girl, you too."

"Now, what can we do to waste away this great day? I'm getting froggy sitting round here." I knew he couldn't sit still so I offered to take him on a tour of the brewery downtown before he had to head home. We enjoyed our time and after feeding him some good ol' St. Louis barbeque I sent him on his way with a big hug.

I want to say that writing a Kentucky accent is hard. So in the future I probably won't change the spelling of words to create the accent. So when you see Charlie or Sue just assume that they have the accent and that when Bella is around them she does as well. I love my family from Ky and feel like I shouldn't butcher their accent on paper.

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