Sorry it took so long. I was out of inspiration had to get some back :) I always knew the story line just was out of steam persay.

Previously…

"Edward." I said softly walking close to him and stroking his chin. He looked down at me.

"Just for the record I do love you and you are quite the man. I don't care who tells you otherwise. I see you for who you are here." I placed my hand on his chest over his heart. "You are beautiful."

I kissed his lips and he didn't stop me. It was a light kiss then I took his hand again and turned heading down the steps. I knew one thing for sure he was going to be much like his father the charmer and just as handsome. He had the natural charisma his father did as well as the sexiness without trying.

I felt sorry for the many women in his life. I have a feeling he won't be satisfied with one woman for a while and the one he wants I can't give him, me.

We sat at the table where we were before and I waited for the concert to be over. I was no longer enjoying it the tension was too great between us. He would look at me and I would have to cross my legs and look away. I know he understood because he felt the same way, but I did not want to hurt Carlisle he had been nothing but good to me.

Alice and Jasper soon were back and she had a huge grin on her face.

"They were so good Edward."

He nodded, "I agree and I am glad you enjoyed them."

I saw Jasper looking at me concerned I know he knew something was up. He slipped his arm around my shoulder.

"I think mommy is tired we should probably get her home." He said acting casual. Alice smiled and nodded in agreement.

"She probably is I hear pregnancy takes a lot out of you. I'll go find Emmett."

It wasn't long before they returned and we said our goodbyes. Edward hugged me gently and whispered in my ear. "I love you always."

I know Jasper heard it because when I stepped back he looked at me sadly. I smiled and headed to the door. It was a quiet ride home where I pretended to sleep so I wouldn't get questioned, even though I could feel Jasper looking at me. As soon as we arrived I quickly made my way inside. Carlisle was surprisingly still up. I saw his study light on and went inside. He was so cute with his little glasses on reading a book.

He looked up, "Hey there beautiful. Did you have a nice time?"

He closed the book setting it down. I walked to him and crawled into his lap resting my head on his shoulder. He rubbed my back gently.

"Are you ok my love?"

"I just missed you."

It was lame but true I really did not to mention I felt terribly guilty.

He sighed, "I am always with you love and you can call me at any time. You seem worried I don't understand you were supposed to be relaxing."

I looked up at him tears in my eyes. How could I not tell him? How could I lie to him? Yet, how could I cause a problem between him and his son? I had no idea what to do. I love them both. He cupped my face in his hands.

"What's wrong?" He questioned.

"I'm hormonal I guess and confused. I don't…." I sniffed. "I just feel so confused." I said honestly.

He stroked the apple of my cheeks softly.

"About what Isabella about us?"

"Yes, no…I don't know."

I looked down away from his eyes anywhere but his eyes. I was so afraid he would see right through me. He would know what I did.

"What about us confuses you?" He asked calmly his hands slid to my thighs resting there as he watched my face. He allowed me time to answer.

"I don't know Carlisle. I know I love you and our baby I am not confused about that." I answered as the tears fell.

"Are you afraid of getting married?"

I met his beautiful eyes. He was so calm, so gentle with me it was amazing how sweet he could be.

"I don't know. I can't explain what I feel." I answered honestly.

He smiled sweetly, "You know you have a lot to be confused about really. You were thrust into an imperfect situation and now you are frightened not only for yourself but you child." He ran his hand gently over my abdomen.

"You didn't expect any of this and it all happened so fast for you. You're young and everything seems like it's falling apart at the seams, but Isabella let me assure you I won't let you fall. I will be there to catch you. It will take time for your mind to be at ease with the situation but in time you will come to understand."

I wiped my face, "How do you always know what to say?"

He chuckled, "Ah, my love I've been there. I know what you are feeling and you have a right to feel those things. I do have a concern I must inform you about though it's something I didn't want to bring up. I didn't want to make you uncomfortable but given the situation I probably should make you aware."

I looked at him with concern, "Ok."

"I have a feeling my son has become somewhat attached to you…In that I mean he is attracted to you."

I did not know what to say. What could I say? What was I supposed to say? I simply looked at him and said nothing biting my lip. I had no idea what he knew but it was something.

He smiled softly, "I just wanted to make you aware so you would be sensitive to this and how you act around him. I wouldn't want to encourage him."

If he only knew…I nodded and laid my head back on his shoulder. I didn't want him to see my face I was shocked he knew and I hoped that I betrayed nothing. If he saw through Edward how did he not see through me? Maybe he did and just wasn't saying anything.

"Isabella?"

"Yes?"

"Look at me my sweet." He insisted.

I leaned up to meet his eyes. He ran his fingers through my hair.

"You are so beautiful and full of life." He smiled at me. "You really do look stunning tonight."

"Thank you." I answered softly.

He looked down. "Your dress is quite short."

"Yes." I agreed.

He looked back up at me, "Why don't you remove your hose Isabella you'll be more comfortable."

I smirked. I'll be more comfortable right…as if I was clueless. This class was Carlisle seduction 101. I stood and moved away slipping my shoes off. He stood setting his glasses on the desk and returning his book to the shelf while I removed my hose and panties. I wasn't stupid he wanted them gone too he just didn't say it.

He returned to his seat and I sat back in his lap.

He smiled, "More comfortable?"

"Yes."

"I like to feel your skin." He said caressing my legs. "Now back to our discussion."

Wait, we were discussing something? I hope it wasn't important.

"What were we discussing?" I asked resting my hands on his chest. He looked so relaxed and beautiful beneath me. He could be a male model even at his age. He is too good looking.

"We were discussing your dress being short." He reminded me.

I giggled.

"Yes, well it covers all the necessary parts."

He sighed and slid his hands up my thighs pushing my dress to my waist.

"Ok, it did cover the necessary parts." I said then.

He smirked sexily and reached up pulling my head down to him, "There are certain parts I would like access to in order to make you scream. It was just simply in my way we can't have that can we?"

I closed my eyes when his lips fell to my neck.

"Certainly not."

He pulled me closer and I allowed myself to be lost in his arms.

The next morning I awoke in our bed. He was gently stroking my hair and it felt so nice if I wouldn't have had to go to the restroom I would have stayed there. I moaned happily and opened my eyes.

"Morning princess." He said kissing my nose.

I smiled slipping out of the bed and heading for the bathroom. I could hear him laughing from the bed. He knew my routine. Small bladder and I may or may not get sick. I didn't feel nauseated yet so I brushed my teeth. I didn't want to change out of my dress until he was out of sight.

He was already dressed in jeans and a polo.

"Are you feeling ok this morning?" He asked kissing my head.

I smiled, "Yes, I'm just going to take a shower and I'll be down." He nodded and walked out the door. I grabbed some clothes and headed to the bathroom. Checking my arms which were healing but still noticeable I got into the shower.

I walked out grabbing my towel and drying off then wrapping it around me. I was brushing through my hair when the door opened. I had forgotten to lock it. Crap!

"Isabella I was think…ing" Carlisle paused looking at my arms.

"What happened to your arms?"

I had to think of something quick. I know my face was shocked and he wasn't happy.

"I…I was at the club and…"

He shook his head, "No Isabella these are healing bruises they are a few days old." He lifted my arm.

"They are handprints. My God Isabella! Who did this to you!"

Uh oh! Yeah, it's really hitting the fan here. I shook my head back and forth seeing the anger in his eyes as he ran his fingers through his hair. He backed up.

"Get dressed and come downstairs."

This was not going to be pretty. I dressed and headed downstairs to the living room. All of the family was there and I looked concerned at them because I knew he was ticked. The body guards were there as well.

"Sit, Isabella." He ordered. I sat in an empty chair.

"Now can someone in this room tell me why Isabella has hand prints on her arms? I am hoping they can because I am extremely unhappy right now." He said very upset. I felt his hand settle on the back of my chair.

I sighed, "Carlisle I asked them not to tell."

He kneeled down beside the chair, "Isabella if someone has hurt you why would you not tell me?"

Emmett spoke then, "Because it was Billy."

Carlisle rose with a look of shock.

"What? Isabella?" He turned to me looking for answers.

I met his eyes.

"I was giving Esme report and I saw Billy at her office only I didn't know who he was….not until you introduced us at dinner."

I looked at the floor upset. I hated hurting him like this. He shook his head taking this all in.

"That is why you were acting so strangely."

"Yes, he threatened me. He also threatened you if I were to say anything. I don't know if Esme knows the truth or if he lied to her." I looked back up at him.

He leaned on the wall stunned. I know this was like his world crashing down on him. He had no idea that his longtime friend was his worst enemy. It had to be the worst kind of blow.

"Alice, would you take Bella outside for a while?"

She rose and waited for me to follow her. I stood and touched his bicep.

"Carlisle." I whispered.

He didn't look at me.

"Isabella, please not now." His voice was pained.

I let the silent tear fall down my cheek and turned following Alice outside. She sat at the edge of the lounge chair I curled up in.

"Bella he'll be ok dad's strong." She stood returning with a small blanket. It was a little cool out. It didn't stop my crying I should have told him from the beginning. She pushed my hair back.

"I know you love him it will all work out."

"I should have told him Alice."

"Bella…you did what you thought was best so you didn't hurt him. You were trying to protect him." She argued.

"I only succeeded in hurting him." I said back closing my eyes.

"Bella…"

"Please can we not talk anymore?" I said turning to my side away from her.

I remained like that until Jasper came out a while later.

"How is she?" He asked Alice.

She stood walking over to him.

"I don't know she won't talk to me."

He sighed slipping his arm around her waist.

"She's like that when she's upset. It's best to give her space."

She nodded and followed him inside. I don't know how long I cried but the tears wouldn't stop. I didn't realize I had that much water in me. I didn't care the look in Carlisle's eyes haunted me. He had pushed me away and it hurt. I lay with my eyes closed but I was awake. I was still so very upset. I wanted to hold him and I couldn't. He didn't want me. I didn't hear anyone come out but I felt a warm hand wipe my face.

I opened my eyes to see Carlisle kneeling beside me. He looked sad but calm.

"I'm sorry Isabella I just needed to calm down and figure a few things out."

I watched him as he pulled up a chair beside me. He sighed looking out at the distance.

"I can't believe someone I thought was my friend has betrayed me in such a way. All these years he has been watching me suffer knowing Esme was alive and well. He acted as if he cared when he was just playing a simple role and for what? Simply because he was in love with her…I knew it. I just refused to admit it. I never knew he would go so far."

He shook his head looking down.

"I can't even begin to fathom someone being so cruel."

I sat up and pulled him into my arms and for the first time I felt him break. It was the worst feeling in the world to know even the strongest of men have a breaking point. I saw Emmett walk out but I held up my hand and he nodded walking back inside.

He held me tightly as if I was a life preserver and he was drowning. I ran my hand through his hair kissing his head.

"I love you." I whispered gently.

He leaned back just enough to where our noses were touching. I reached up wiping his face.

"You and my children are the only things that have been true to me." He said brokenly.

I only wish I could have said it was true as well. It was true that I loved him, I did. He leaned forward kissing me softly. I responded knowing he needed the comfort. I soon felt him pull me closer his kiss growing more intense. I gasped trying to catch my breath. We couldn't do this here anyone could walk out and everyone was in the living room or close by.

"Carlisle." I managed to say pulling away. "We can't do this here."

He looked into my eyes for a moment and stood pulling me up and taking my hand. I followed as he pulled me inside and up the stairs. I noticed everyone was gone they were probably all doing their own thing. I had not had time to finish the thought when our bedroom door closed and he pushed me into it kissing me hard.

Oh my God my hormones! Here we go again. I gripped his hair holding him there. I knew this was going to be intense simply because this was about him needing to feel wanted, safe, and loved. It was my job to make sure he felt all three and then some. I wanted him to understand no matter what happens I love him. I truly did and that was the bad part because I loved his son too. I should be shot he is such a good man. I lost all thoughts of Edward when Carlisle picked me up and carried me to the bed.

One month later I was sitting on the floor looking at a magazine while Jazz was doing his thing on the computer when he printed something out and handed it to Emmett.

"Confirms what I thought." Emmett said with a frown.

Carlisle walked in looking ever so handsome. God, I love when he looks articulate. Teach me Mr. Cullen. Did I really just go there? I blushed and looked back at my magazine hoping he could read my naughty face.

"What is that?" He asked Emmett.

Rose looked at it and shook her head. "This isn't good."

"Carlisle you might want to sit down for this." She said softly.

He leaned on the wall, "I'm fine tell me."

Emmett cleared his throat as Jazz spun around in his chair. It was at this time Edward and Alice came in with a handful of bags.

"Daddy you will just love what I picked up for you." She saw our faces and frowned, "What?"

He smiled at her, "Have a seat honey you can show me in a minute."

She looked concerned and sat beside Jasper. Edward took his place on the couch.

Emmett sighed, "It seems the boat accident was a cover. Billy somehow staged Esme's disappearance. Yes, she was hurt and she had amnesia enough so he put the blame on you. We found medical records showing treatment of a woman fitting her description in a nearby town. She was under the last name Black."

I could see Carlisle cringe.

"He had to have someone working with him take her while he fooled you. He then got to her and I am guessing told her you tried to kill her. He must have been pretty persuasive. It would explain why she is after you now."

She didn't know. Oh my god she didn't know….I tried to drill the thought into my head.

Carlisle's face was blank as he took in the information. Finally he spoke, "I suppose I should not be surprised since he lied to me the entire time why not her as well."

"What would you like our next move to be?" Emmett questioned.

Carlisle shrugged, "Set up a meeting with her. We need to discuss this face to face."

I couldn't breathe if they got face to face he would….she would… I leaned to the side caressing my stomach trying to calm myself. I could handle this right?

Carlisle glanced at me and immediately he was at my side stroking my face, "Love what is wrong?"

"What?" I looked up, "Nothing I just…nothing."

He didn't buy it. He lifted me in his arms and carried me to his study shutting the doors. He laid me on the sofa and sat beside me resting his hand on my stomach.

"Are you concerned about me meeting with Esme?" He questioned.

I didn't look at him.

He lifted my chin, "Isabella look at me."

I did and he kissed my lips softly.

He took my hand and placed it under his on my belly.

"What is it you feel here?"

"Our baby."

He smiled, "Yes, our little one. Esme can't change that. She can't change the fact that I love you or that we are going to get married and be a family. Isabella I loved her but it was a lifetime ago. We have both changed into different people now."

"Do I not show you my love often enough?" He questioned. I smiled at that.

"Yes."

"Do I not tell you I love you often enough?"

"Yes." I answered again.

"Then please do not be worried. My heart is with you and you have a substantial hold on it. No one can take me from you. You are beautiful Isabella, I do not know of a woman who can compete with your beauty. I do not know of a woman who can compete with your charm. You hold so many things I find appealing I can't even name them all. You, Isabella are my light do not forget that my beautiful flower."

I smiled as he kissed me again. He stroked my cheek with the back of his hand. I don't think I have ever met a man who was so gentle with me. Of course Edward could be, but then he's not in the picture and I don't want to even entertain that theory.

"I would do anything for you." He whispered. "Anything."

"As I would for you." I repeated taking his face in my hands.

I would sacrifice anything to see him happy. He deserved it and so did my child. He kissed me gently resting his forehead against mine.

"You make me weak my love."

I smiled looking down as he ran his hand over my now visible baby bump. He looked down as well. I could see how happy this child made him. His face lit up.

"It's fascinating to watch you grow."

I met his eyes and then we both looked back down.

"Do you know what it is?" I questioned him since his wife had been pregnant before I wondered if he had any ideas. He shook his head.

"You're not far enough along yet to see how you're carrying."

I smiled, "Decided what you want?"

"Yes." He looked up. "You."

I giggled as he kissed me thoroughly. As he pulled away I held onto his neck relaxing and playing with his hair.

"Seriously boy or girl?" I said again.

He simply looked over my face.

"I don't mind either I told you each sex has its advantages."

"Twins then?"

He laughed, "Now that would be a handful, I certainly hope not but I would manage."

"Carlisle." I said seriously. "Esme is very angry with you. I don't know what Billy told her but what I do know is she hates you with a passion, please be careful. She may not want to hear you out."

"I understand and I will take every precaution trust me just as I am sure she will."

We heard a knock on the door and Carlisle looked up, "Yes?"

"Carlisle we have a meeting set up."

I inhaled deeply. He kissed my forehead.

"I'm on my way."