She was lying in bed looking over at Jacob. He looked so angry, even in his sleep. It had been three long months for all of them. The new vampires were still stalking all around them and the pack had been able to do nothing but chase them away. She knew Jacob was tortured over that. He had told her he felt like a failure and that broke her heart, especially when there was nothing she could do to convince him otherwise. The worst part was the phone call that came last week-Bella. She had seen the news and she thought that her family could help. They were coming later today. Jacob had protested heavily but they all knew, even him, it was inevitable. They needed help. She pushed herself closer to Jacob now, her belly only slightly more rounded than normal pressing into his side. She thought of their little angel and smiled. Jacob loved her so much but she thought he already loved the baby more. He begin to stir and instantly her heart skipped a beat, their time was so precious now. Every second counted. He looked down at her, his eyes still heavy, and smiled.

"Mornin mama" he whispered.

"Mornin papa" she smiled.

His hand slid down to her belly and rubbed it gently "mornin pup" he said in his new voice. The proud voice of a father, she loved it. He leaned down and kissed her and maybe her hormones were all crazy because of the pregnancy but God, she couldn't get enough. She moaned into his mouth and he answered by taking more. His hands moving from her belly to the places that made her cry out his name. She was lost in him, every place he touched burned and the heat was overwhelming. Finally, after they spent what seemed an eternity in bliss, he pulled away propping up on an elbow. He looked down at her, it was a loving stare but she could see past it into the fear and exhaustion.

"I love your crazy baby hormones"

"Honey, your little pup had nothing to do with that. That was all me."

"Oh is that right?" he asked, laughing at her.

"You have no idea" she smirked.

" I think I have a pretty good idea"

"Yeah, well... yeah...you do" she said, unable to keep up the act. He was still laughing though.

"You want breakfast?"

"In a minute. Let's just lay here..."he leaned down then, resting his head on her belly and whispered, "Hey pup. I wish you were here already..." she closed her eyes. Jacob loved talking to the baby. He could lie in bed like this all day and sometimes they did. He would tell the stories of the tribe or how he met Jolene and she would listen, her fingers in his hair. It was heavenly. He was going to be the most amazing father and she felt more blessed than she had ever believed.

"So papa, can we talk about today?" she asked finally, it was plaguing her.

He groaned like a five year old "do we have to?"

"Jacob seriously... what's going to happen? Are they coming here?" He looked at her; she saw the guilt in his eyes "don't do that. Don't look like it's your fault... I just worry. I mean, you are trying to kill vampires by getting more vampires to come here?" she said, wrapping her arms around him.

"Oh Jolene. I know and I am sorry. I thought it was over..." he rubbed her back softly " I guess it never will be though... the Cullens helped us last time. You know they live by this moral code. Well, they think just because they don't kill humans that makes them moral... anyway...they don't wish harm to humans so they will help us. They are strong and know how to handle new vampires. Paul and Embry are meeting them at the border in a couple hours I guess... they'll be here for just a bit while we strategize. You will stay in the house with Billy."

"So maybe it will be over soon" she said, her voice hopeful.

"It will baby, I promise." he kissed the top of her head and then whispered "didn't you say something about breakfast?" and she laughed. If she and the baby came first, food was always a close second in Jacob's heart.

After they ate, Jacob went to get dressed and she went to sit on the porch. The Cullens' would be here soon and she wanted a few minutes of fresh air before they arrived.

BELLA

Jolene was sitting on the porch steps; her ample figure clothed in what could only be one of Jacob's shirts. It fell well past her knees. She looked so pretty...so alive. Bella stood there watching as Jacob came out to the front porch to join her. He leaned down and kissed Jolene's belly. He paused there and seemed to be whispering something. Jolene laughed loudly and swatted at him. He was laughing as well and looking down at Jolene with so much love, Bella felt a sob building in her chest. It seemed those little black haired children she had dreamed of would exist after all. Jacob sat down beside Jolene and her fingers instantly began twirling the ends of his hair. He shut his eyes and smiled.

"Bella, are you all right love? " Edward asked, breaking her trance.

"Oh yes, I'm fine." she smiled at him. She knew he could see right through her, he always knew how she was feeling even if he couldn't read her mind. "I'm sorry. It was just startling to see, that's all. Of course she is pregnant and that's wonderful" she said with a smile, hoping she had convinced him.

As they walked closer, Bella prepared herself. She never thought that dealing with jealousy would be the part of this trip she feared the most.

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