Chapter 21 – DISNEY TRIP (part 2)

After dinner, we lay together again. "Alice and Jasper are going to the Magic Kingdom tomorrow. What do you, Renee and Phil have planned?" Edward asks.

"I was going to suggest MGM." I say looking up at him.

"That's great. It's supposed to rain in the afternoon. I can meet up with you." He grins.

I'm almost asleep when someone knocks at the door. "It's you mother, Bella. She wants to talk. I think I'll visit the indoor pool to give you a bit of privacy." He answers the door. "Hello, Renee, Bella's in bed resting. I was about to join my brothers and sisters for a midnight swim. I'm glad she'll have company… unless it's me you wanted to speak with…?"

"That's ok, Edward, we can talk later." I hear my mom say. "Right now, I just want to see that my daughter is feeling better."

"Hi, Mom." I call as Edward grabs his swim trunks and goes to the bathroom to change.

"Hi, sweetie…how do you feel?" She asks, touching my head and cheek.

"I'm alright now. I've eaten and rested. That ride did a number on me… I was so nauseous, and I've never vomited from a ride before." I look up at Edward. "See you soon, hun. I love you."

"I'll be back in about an hour, love." He says, brushing his fingers across my cheek. With a wave to my mom, He pushes the room service cart out into the hall and closes the door.

"Honey, when did you last feel that way?" Renee asks, looking at my face intently.

I hedge. "Mom, I really don't want to talk about this…"

"It was back when you were pregnant, wasn't it?" She says, not letting go of the subject. "Hon, are you pregnant again? That would be so wonderful. I'd love to have a grandchild to spoil!"

"Don't get your hopes up mom. There are a million reasons I might not be… To start with… after the incident, the doctors told me it would be a miracle if I ever got pregnant again. Plus, I just got done with my 'time of the month'. If I am, it would be too soon for morning sickness and I have no other symptoms." I explain. "Now, let's decide what to do tomorrow at MGM."

She sighs. "Ok, Hon, Phil wants to see the Indiana Jones Stunt Show."

I smile and say, "I want to go on Star Tours. Jake loves Star Wars and I want to get him something."

Renee replies. "I'd like to see the 'Muppet Vision 3-D' and 'Journey Into Narnia: Prince Caspian'. Phil and I both want to ride the 'Rock 'n' Roller' Coaster, but maybe you should keep your feet on the ground."

I grin. "That's ok; I want to see 'Toy Story Midway Mania' and 'Lights, Motors, Action'. Somewhere in the middle we can meet up and eat…maybe at the Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant. Then at night, we can see 'Fantasmic'. It's a nighttime show with lasers and lights and dancing fountains and special effects."

"That sounds like fun… Uhmmm…Bella, if you did get pregnant…How would Edward feel about that? Would he react well?" She says biting her lip.

*Hmmm I do that too… Anyway…* I take a deep breath. "I think he'd be very happy for us to have a little one…I told them about everything… everything that has happened since they left and they were so sad…He was so sad to learn that I may never have children. I think Edward would be overjoyed… I'm not saying it would be bad for me to be pregnant, mom. I'm just saying it's not likely. I'd really like to sleep a bit tonight, mom. Do you think we can let this go for now?"

"Of course, sweetie, good night." She says as she sits back. "I'll just wait for my son-in-law-to-be. He and I need to chat…"

My eyes close involuntarily. Sometime later I wake up, but decide to keep my eyes closed once I hear whispering voices in the room; Mom and Edward, having a discussion that takes on a dream-like…no, make that embarrassingly nightmare-ish quality…

"Edward, I consider myself to be a reasonable person. I've had quite a bit of time to think about it and I just can't come up with a single reason for you to have picked up and left 9 years ago."

"Renee…I…" He starts to interrupt but she cuts him off with a wave of her hand.

"I also consider myself to be pretty observant. I know there's something different about you and your family. I know there are secrets here…You know, Bella thinks we didn't notice her quiet phone call yesterday on the safari…but we did… and I saw her stare at something for a few minutes… Secrets are dangerous, Edward… Now, listen, I don't want or expect any admissions or explanations. I just…"

"You don't? Well, that's…" Edward says, confused.

I hear her sigh. "Edward, let me explain something to you…" She takes a deep breath. "I don't care if you keep secrets from Charlie, Jacob, me… or the rest of the world. As long as Bella is kept informed, safe and happy 90% of the time, I'm happy too… I don't care if you're…in the witness protection program or if you aren't even human. Tell me one thing… Do you have any secrets from my daughter?" I risk opening one eye, just a smidgen.

Edward meets her stare calmly. "No, Renee, Bella knows absolutely everything about us. Since I've become so entwined in her life again, I've told Bella every last little thing I can think of."

My mother nods curtly and changes the subject suddenly. "How would you feel if Bella got pregnant?"

His eyes widen. "Is she?" I quickly close my eyes again as I feel Edward focus on me. His voice sounds so soft and tender as he continues. "That would be so… amazing. Why hasn't she told me?"

"She doesn't think it's possible. Edward, Bella told me that you know about the kidnapping and everything connected with it…"

He sucks in a breath, almost like something hit him. "Yes, she told us… Renee, I… I'm so sorry I wasn't there…"He whispers. I peek again.

Her face softens as she reaches forward and clutches his hand. "You're here now… and you're not leaving, right? Now, did she tell you what the doctor said?"

He nods, pursing his lips. "Did she get a second opinion?"

"No, son… She took Dr. Gerandy at his word… Jacob would've tried to talk to her about it after a while, but he was busy with his new girlfriend." She sighs. "Your father is the only doctor Bella ever really trusted with her health issues."

He speaks quietly. "I'll talk to her in the morning…or perhaps after the trip. I need to speak with my dad also. He'll need to gain access to her records. I promise I'll talk to her, Renee. That's all I can do and I'll respect whatever decision she comes to."

"That's all I can ask…Goodnight, Edward." She says as she goes for the door.

"Night…" I feel him focus on me as the door closes. "I know you heard all that, Bella. Are you too tired to talk now?"

I open my eyes reluctantly. "No, I guess not."

Edward gets into bed with me after turning off my air conditioning. "Why didn't you question the first diagnosis? Whenever it's that severe, you should go for a second opinion…and a third and so on. Never just accept an answer like that…"

"Edward, truthfully, is there a chance…? Can a vampire have children with a human? I would only want a child if it was yours… or Jake's, I guess, but he's a distant second to you." I whisper with tears in my eyes.

He sighs and cuddles me close. "I don't know, love. All I can promise is that we'll ask Carlisle to look into it…"

I nod as he hums my lullaby, putting me to sleep for the night…

As I wake in the morning, a room service cart is being pushed into the room with bagels and fresh fruit on it. "Good morning, love." Edward says. "Your breakfast is here and my father will talk with us after that."

I finish eating and get dressed in denim shorts and a royal blue eyelet top. Carlisle comes to the door a little while later and we get right into it. He takes my hand. "So, Bella… What makes you think you can't get pregnant?"

I glance at Edward. "Well, Dr. Gerandy said something about scar tissue being built up in and around my uterus. Victoria did a large amount of damage. I can only tell you a bit of what she did to me. I passed out at one point."

"Just tell us what you remember, Bella-love. Carlisle will get the rest from your records later." Edward says comfortingly.

I nod and close my eyes. "I remember I was getting into the Ferrari when she threw a thick sack over my head. She picked me up over her shoulder and ran with me for a good ten minutes or so. I felt her pounding into me. She gave me a few good kidney shots and one or two punches directly into my belly. Then she took the sack off of me and tied me to a tree with rope. She pulled a knife on me then and came at me. The first stab into my stomach made me pass out, like I said. When I came to, Dr. Gerandy told me that I'd been stabbed more than a dozen times." Tears are pouring down my face. "By the time Jake and the pack got to us, I had more holes than a brick of Swiss cheese. One fallopian tube was severed. The other had a few holes in it…With all that damage and more that I don't recall the details of, how is it possible for me to conceive and carry a baby to term?"

Edward cradles me on his lap. "Shhh… You're safe now, love. I won't let anything harm you. It'll all be okay."

Carlisle looks at me. "I'll need you to call the hospital in Forks to give them permission to send me your file. I'll also speak directly to Dr. Gerandy about you."

"Ok, Carlisle…oh, I also think I'm not pregnant right now because my…" I blush a bright red. "…time of the month…just ended and I was only nauseous because of the ride. I wasn't expecting it to be a roller coaster and it upset my stomach. Mom thinks its morning sickness because I haven't been sick like that since my first pregnancy."

"I'll look into it, Bella. I don't hear a second heartbeat, so I'm inclined to agree with you…for now." My doctor says. "Have a good day at MGM with your mom and Phil. Don't forget to make that call soon."

"I'll do it right now. Thanks, Carlisle." I say as he walks to the door with Edward. I pick up the cell phone and dial information. I tell the operator that I need Forks, Washington. I ask for the records department of the hospital and Dr. Gerandy, in particular. After telling the doctor that Carlisle would be calling him to talk about my case, I give the records department the Cullens' fax number and permission to send the file to him.

"Ok, Edward, I'll see you later. What time will you meet me?" I ask.

"Uhmmm… Alice says it'll be around 1:30 when it starts to cloud over and drizzle, so I guess I'll meet you then… at the Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant." Our lips meet eagerly.

I hear my mom at the door. "Come on, Bella, it's time to go."

We take the bus ride to MGM/ Hollywood Studios. 'Lights, Motors, Action' is up first. It's a half an hour show that demonstrates the vehicle stunts from blockbuster movies. Next we go to 'Journey Into Narnia: Prince Caspian'. It's great; I feel like we really are in the fictional world of Narnia. The Indiana Jones stunt show is fantastic! I love watching the personal stunts.

Renee suggests waiting for Edward before we go to 'Muppet Vision 3-D', so she and Phil go to the 'Rock 'n' Roller' Coaster and I get on line for 'Star Tours'. Going through the gift shop after the ride, I choose a few items I think Jacob will like as well as one or two items for me. 'Toy Story Midway Mania' is next. This is a 4-D game type of adventure.

I step out of the building after playing. Looking up, I notice the dark clouds. Hearing a rumble of thunder, I turn to go back inside but Edward is suddenly there with a large umbrella. I reach up to kiss him. "Edward! Perfect timing, as always. We're meeting Renee and Phil over at the restaurant."

"So, we're seeing 'Muppet Vision 3-D' after you eat? And then what?" My love asks.

I smile at him. "We wander 'til it's time for the special effects show. It's called 'Fantasmic'. It's full of lasers and lights and special effects. It's supposed to be amazing."

"Sounds like fun…"He grins at me.