After I put Oriana in her crib, I turned around and my mother was there in the doorway with Rylan.
"This furniture is beautiful. Were did you get it?" She asked.
"Actually, Edward made it."
"Really? Wow." My speechless mother said.
"Yeah, I guess he worked weeks on them."
"Where's the rest of his family?"
"They moved to Alaska."
"Oh, I thought they would be here, to see the babies."
"Well Alice and Jasper were here for the few days I was in the hospital, but they said they needed to go home. Carlisle and Esme can't come for two weeks. The can't get time off right away."
"Oh okay." She laid Rylan in his crib and we walked out.
As we were walking out I saw that Edward was going to put Coraline in her crib. Renee and I walked downstairs to the living room. We were talking about how she wasn't really happy with Phil anymore and how Charlie treated her better. She also said how she missed Charlie. Then she changed the subject on me.
"Do you and Edward want more children?"
"I don't know, yet." I told her even though I knew we couldn't have anymore. We were just lucky to have the three we got. Renee looked at me like I was crazy for even considering having more. "No, the three we have will be enough." I clarified.
"Well I was worried there for a minute."
"You don't have to worry anymore."
Edward announced that dinner was ready. I could hear the babies crying.
"Mom, go ahead and eat. If the doorbell rings go ahead and answer it. It will more than likely be Dad."
"Okay, are you sure you don't need any help?"
"I am sure Edward and I need to figure out the schedules of them. We need to figure everything out for ourselves. Thanks for the offer, but if we need help one of us will come and get you."
"Okay."
I ran upstairs to the nursery.
"Edward why don't you go and make the bottles? At human pace, I don't want you frightening my mother."
He laughed and agreed. I hope the babies don't always need everything together. I changed their diapers, which were really gross. I tried giving them their pacifiers, but it did no good. I really wished my mother wasn't in the kitchen, so Edward didn't have to be so slow. Edward appeared with three bottles, then I realized we couldn't fed them all at the same time. I called for Renee so she could feed Coraline. She gladly agreed. After they were fed and burped we spent time cuddling with them. After about thirty minutes, the doorbell rang. I knew it was Charlie, so I put Oriana in her crib and went to answer the door.
"Hey Bells, look who came to see you."
My face turned red with anger. "Jacob, its nice to see you again." I said for my father's sake. I knew Charlie didn't mean anything by bringing him over. He just though we were still friends. "The babies are upstairs, there is one free one up there you can hold." I flashed Charlie a smile. "Just to warn you mom's up there too." He walked upstairs. When he was out of hearing range I began to talk to Jacob.
"I thought I told you to never come back."
"Bells, I realize that you picked Edward and nothing can change your mind. I am sorry for our last conversation. Can you forgive me?"
"I don't know Jake." I knew I wanted to, but wasn't sure if I should.
Jake handed me a box. "Here this is for you."
"Jake you didn't need to buy me anything, really."
"I just thought you would like it."
I opened the box and inside there was a wooden object. It was a sculpture of the landscape of La Push. It was truly beautiful. "Thanks Jake."
"So do you forgive me, yet?"
"I suppose Jake, but if it ever happens again there will be no forgiving."
"Sure, sure." He smiled my favorite smile. "Do I get to meet your kids?"
"Hello Jacob." Edward said in a very unpleasant tone. "What brings you here?"
"I just wanted to see how Bells was, and to see your new addition to your family." Jake said innocently.
"I don't think that's such a good idea."
"Edward Anthony Masen Cullen! Jake is my friend and he wouldn't harm them."
"Are you sure, Bella."
"He wouldn't do anything around Charlie and Renee."
I could see the hurt in Jacob's eyes.
"Fine. But if you hurt them in anyway you're dead."
Jake shook his head in understandingly. "I am sorry for what happened last time I was here. I would never hurt Bella or your children."
"Glad to hear that Jacob." Edward said coldly.
We went upstairs to the nursery, Charlie and Renee we talking and laughing. The children were sleeping.
"Sorry Jake, you can't hold them, they are sleeping." I took him over to the cribs. I could feel Edward's glare and tension.
"Wow, the girls look just like you."
"Yeah, except they have the most vibrant green eyes I have ever seen."
"How can you tell them apart?"
"A mother just can."
"Congratulations, Edward." I could see he truly meant it.
"Thank you." Edward said abruptly.
"Bells, I have to go. I will come back to visit you soon." He gave me a hug and said goodbye to everyone and left.
I knew Edward would have that 'why did you forgive him' lecture tonight. I didn't care. It was nice to have him as my friend again.
"Why don't we go and have some dinner?" I suggested.
"Actually Bella, your father and I are going to go out to dinner and catch up." Renee said catching me off guard.
"Oh okay."
"Are you mad?" Charlie asked.
"No, not at all. I'm just a little surprised that's all. When will you be back mom?"
"I'm not sure, but if it is too late I'll stay at Charlie's and sleep in your room. If that's okay with both you and Charlie."
"That's fine." My dad said with a smile I have never seen him smile.
"Sure mom. Have fun."
Before I knew it they were gone. I went downstairs and ate dinner. I wondered what my parents were talking about. Edward was still in the nursery taking care of the babies while I ate. I went up to the nursery when I was done to help, but to my surprise it was all done and they were sleeping.
"You're a natural at being a father."
"I know. We need to talk."
I knew this was coming. "Okay Edward, but you have to promise me you will be calm."
"I don't know if I can promise that. I will try."
We went into our bedroom.
"Bella how could you forgive him?"
"He is my friend."
"He put you through so much and caused you pain."
"I know Edward, but I think he really understands that I have made my decision and nothing can change my mind."
"It seems that way now, but what about in three months?"
"I told him if it ever happened again I would never forgive him. Why are you acting this way?"
"Because I guess I'm still afraid you'll pick him over me."
"Edward you should know by now that will never happen. I love you so much. You are my everything."
"I know, but there's still that possibility."
"Edward, it will never happen. We have children together."
"I guess I am being absurd. I am sorry."
"You're forgiven." I kissed him roughly and teasingly.
"Bella, why do you do this to me?"
"The doctor advised us to wait awhile, before being intimate."
"I know, but I can satisfy you."
"No. I won't allow it, if I can't return the favor."
"Fine Edward, but I wouldn't mind."
"No Bella."
I laid on the bed and got comfy. "Well if you're not going to let me satisfy you then I am going to sleep, before our children wake and I have to get up to help you."
"You're not getting up to help me. You need to sleep." He disappeared and came back with something in his hand and a glass of water. "Take this." He handed me my pill.
"Fine." I did as I was told. "Thank you my caring husband."
"You're welcome my loving wife." He smiled at me.
I gave him another kiss. "Are you sure you don't want to do anything?"
He chuckled. "I am positive, love. You need your rest."
"I love you Edward."
"I love you too Bella, but much more."
A/N: If you want to know what happened during Charlie and Renee's dinner, read Charlie and Renee's time out. Tell me what you think about this chapter.
