A/N: Stephenie Meyer owns all things Twilight. I just borrow the characters. I promise to give them back. :)

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Brief chapter this update. Sorry! But when you get to the bottom you'll know why the next chapter will be a mother!

Chapter 14 - Almost There

BPOV

~ Six weeks until due date ~

"Color scheme! I was thinking light pink and magenta since you're having two girls. And cake! I was thinking…"

"Whoa, Alice!" I stopped her, throwing my hands up. "I didn't even agree to a baby shower. We don't need people to buy us things for the babies. We all know that Edward and I have enough money between the two of us." I shifted in the uncomfortable seats of the café around the corner from Alice.

Alice rolled her eyes and continued flipping through an article on baby showers for twins in a pregnancy magazine. "A baby shower isn't just for getting gifts, it's for . . ." She trailed off seemingly searching for any other reason to have a baby shower.

"Exactly, you don't even know another reason!"

"Whatever, Bella, it's my duty as sister-in-law and best friend to throw the shower so get over it. I promise you'll have fun."

"Fine," I acquiesced. I guess it's really not that big of a deal I thought as I fiddled with my ring that was strung on a long chain around my neck. I'd only kept it on a day or two, in fear that my fingers would swell even more than they already have and it would be stuck on my finger. However, I still wanted it close to me so I found a chain in a jewelry store around the corner from our loft to use.

Alice pursed her lips, looking thoughtful. "And we'll have to have a little get together after the twins are born to show them off a bit. Not too soon after they're born, because come on, that's just cruel. Something small, just family and close friends. And don't worry they aren't present giving occasions." She added with a smirk.

"Whatever you say Alice."

We sat in silence for a few more minutes, Alice sipping her coffee and looking through her magazine while I envied her caffeinated coffee and watched people walking by the window next to me. "How're you doing? Only six weeks to go!" Alice asked me.

I shrugged and rested a hand on top of my huge stomach. "Pretty good. My back hurts like a bitch, I need help getting out of chairs, and I waddle when I walk. Besides that, pretty good."

She giggled. "How was your Valentine's Day?"

I smirked. "Very good. We stayed in and Edward pampered me all day. He even cooked. Believe me, he almost never cooks. He stopped after he tasted my cooking, claiming that I make perfection." I chuckled. "How was your Valentine's Day? Did you ever find a sitter for Owen?"

Alice sighed and shook her head. "Everyone was busy! We ended up staying in instead of going to that restaurant I told you about a couple weeks ago. We hung out with Owen a bit then had a fancy dinner and a quiet evening. It was nice." She sighed again. "After being together for nine years, we've done the whole going out every night thing. It's nice just to have a quiet night at home."

"Oh, Ali," I teased. "You sound so old!"

"I do not!" She squealed.

We both dissolved in giggles.

My phone started vibrating and ringing on the table top. I snatched it up and smiled when I saw the caller ID. "Hey, baby,"

I could almost hear Edward's smile on the other end of the line. "Hi, sweetheart, I finished at the studio early and wondered if you wanted me to come pick you up for our appointment instead of meeting there?"

"Sounds good! I'm at the coffee shop around the corner from Alice's shop."

"Be there in a second. I'm around the corner."

I hung up quickly and said a quick goodbye to Alice before grabbing my coat and rushing outside. Edward's Volvo was just pulling up as I walked outside. "Why don't you have you coat on, love? It's not even thirty degrees!" he shouted out the window.

I hurried inside the car and buckled myself in. "I was only walking from the door to the car, Edward, relax."

Our doctor's visit was brief. Dr. Smith just wanted to check the twins' positions one last time and remind us of a few things. She told us to be on the lookout in the near future for any labor signs since most twins are born two to three weeks early and remind us that it is a possibility that they might have to be born by C-section if they aren't in the right position.

When we got home, I made us both sandwiches and we set to work setting up the nursery. The furniture was already assembled so it was just the matter of putting them where wanted them. The walls were painted lavender with white trim and we had the floor carpeted in dark purple. Edward insisted that I not lift a finger while he moves all of the furniture so as not to put too much stress on the twins.

The room was almost symmetrical by the time we were done, sort of like a line was drawn down the middle. Each side was devoted to one of the twins. Their cribs were pushed up against opposite walls and their matching changing tables stood side on either side of the huge chest of drawers on the wall opposite the door, up against the windows. We would fill the rest of the room with things we would buy for the twins later or things we would get from this baby shower that Alice was forcing upon us.

"Looks great, love," Edward sighed as he slipped his arms around my expanded waist.

"Think of how great it will look when it's filled with all their little toys and books and clothes and . . ." I trailed off and wiped away the little tears that dripped down my cheeks as my voice choked up.

Edward squeezed me a little tighter. "I can't wait."

"Me neither,"

"Who goes with which crib?"

I pointed to the crib on the left. "I think that one is Natalie's and that one," I pointed the crib on the right. "Is for Olivia."

"Who should be the oldest?"

"What do you mean?"

"Like is the baby that comes out first going to be named Natalie or Olivia?"

I chuckled at his attempt to explain his question and took his hands in mine. "Well, Natalie is right here." I placed his hand on the left side of my stomach. "And Olivia is right here." I placed his other hand on the right side of my stomach. "So whichever one is born first will be the oldest."

Edward laughed. "I suppose that's logical."

~ Two weeks until due date ~

Alice led me up the path to Carlisle and Esme's house, nearly dragging me behind her, both of us dressed in flowery dresses.

"Try to act like this is not absolute torture, please!" Alice begged as she dragged me through the door.

I sighed and nodded. In truth I was kind of looking forward to my shower but I couldn't shake the feeling that something bad was going to happen today. Edward was very unhappy when he realized that a baby shower was a women's only party. He could tell that I was a little worried about today after I shared my suspicions with him and wanted me with him in case something really did happen.

As we get closer and closer to my due date, Edward and I get more and more on alert for signs of labor. It really is almost any day now. I'm so ready for the twins to get here. I'm so ready to be a mom.

I stepped into Esme's expansive living room and was met with the smiles of over fifty women. Holy crap, I don't think I even know most of these people. Everyone was drinking tea and was dressed like they were headed to the Kentucky Derby. Minus the hats.

"Bella!" Esme squealed. She ran over and pulled me into a tight hug, pushing the babies against my bladder. "We're so happy you're here!" she released me and beamed before dropping her voice to a whisper. "Alice told me how you were less than enthusiastic about coming today and I just wanted to tell you that I'll try to make it as painless and embarrassing as possible."

I glared at Alice who at least had the dignity to look sheepish. "No worries, Esme. I'll be a good sport."

"Good, dear." She patted my cheek lightly. "Now, I want you to meet some people."

Esme led me around the room and proudly introduced me to way too many people for me to remember. We all ate lunch and had a very civilized afternoon. In truth, I think I was going to fall asleep from boredom. The only reason I was staying is for Esme. She looked like she was having a blast.

"Okay, present time!" Alice squealed.

And for the next thirty minutes, I was presented with an endless amount of gifts for the babies. Some of them were great, some of them were good, and some were just weird. Those weird ones came from people I didn't even know.

Seriously, who are these people?

At the exact moment I finish opening the last gift, my saviors walked through the door.

Emmett, Jasper, and Edward.

Thank god. I was never happier to see my brother in my life.

I launched myself out of my seat so fast – a move I haven't done since I was five months pregnant – and pulled the three of them into a group hug.

"Save me!" I whispered urgently. "Seriously get me out of here before I fall asleep and/or kill one of them!"

All three of them chuckled deeply. "Alright, Belly, we'll get you out." Emmett said through laughter.

"Edward, darling," Esme called from her seat on the couch I just vacated. "Will you three bring the gifts out to the car?"

Edward nodded. "Sure, Mom." He gave my waist a squeeze and pressed a kiss to my temple. "Give us five minutes and we'll make our excuses and leave."

The three of them gathered a pile of gifts, dodged the wandering hands of touchy, middle-aged women and hurried out to Edward's car.

All of a sudden, a peculiar sensation came over me and made me freeze. "Alice!" I called in a waivery, strained voice.

My voice must have been urgent enough because Alice hurried over instantly and clasped my hand in hers. "What, Bella? What's wrong?"

The boys chose that moment to walk back inside. They froze when they saw our faces.

I locked eyes with Edward and whispered, "I think my water just broke."

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