Once again, I am not Stephanie Meyer and do not own Twilight. Just using her toys for my own pleasure LOL.

AN: This story is still pending the okay from my Beta, isabellacarsonroxmysox. If she makes any changes I will update. Just couldn't wait to post it. Now on to the real story at hand………..

AN: Bella is now 24 weeks pregnant.

Chapter 21 Homecoming

EPOV

The flight from Forks to Jacksonville was excruciating. Bella was bouncing with joy at the thought of seeing her mom again. I knew Bella thought she was doing the right thing by facing her demons, but she also thought Jacob was still in jail, so she was perfectly safe. We all knew differently though.

By the time we landed, you could cut the tension in the air with a knife. Bella noticed.

"Come on guys, you act like your going to a funeral," Emmett winced at Bella's words, "it's just mom and Phil." she whined.

I flashed her a fake smile. "Come on hun," I grabbed her hand and lead her to the rental car, "this trip will be great." I shot a glance back at Emmett, Alice and the others. Instantly, fake smiled slapped across their faces.

Emmett ran up behind Bella and swept her off her feet. "Oh, now come on baby Bells, if your going to whine like a baby, I'll treat you like one." He boomed.

"LET ME DOWN, EM. LET ME DOWN." She screamed. We were drawing a crowd now. To an outsider it looked like Emmett was kidnapping a very pregnant Bella. Security began walking down the corridor.

"Guys, we have an audience." Jasper motioned to the guards.

Emmett placed Bella back on the floor, and she waddled her way back to me. I instantly relaxed as they took in the scene and turned away.

"Way to draw a crowd, Em." Rose teased.

"Yeah, a big teddy bear attacking a petite pregnant woman, now that's front page news." Alice chimed. After everyone was done picking on Emmett and he stopped pouting, we hailed a cab and were well on our way to Renee's and Phil's. I only hoped this trip would fly by and we'd be safely back in Forks. Only 6 days, 16 hours, and 13 minutes to go and we'd be back in the airport headed for home.

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BPOV

I'm so excited to see my mom. Only a couple of miles now. I sat in my cab with Edward, Emmett, and Rose, while Jasper and Alice were in the cab behind us. They were all being abnormally quiet since I sprang the news that Edward and I were coming too. I guess they were just tired from the flight, well so was I. I could see my old house in the distance.

"Guys, were here!" I squeaked as the cab pulled into the driveway. I bounded out of the cab, or I guess as much bound as a pregnant woman can do. To my surprise I did not stumble. Renee held the front door open as I ran to her, enveloping her in my arms. She hugged me tightly.

"Oh, Bella it's so good to see you." She cried. "I didn't think you'd ever come back here." I could feel her tears hitting my hair.

"I miss you so much mom!" I replied, now crying myself. "I wanted to surprise you."

Renee ushered me into the house. We sat on the couch and talked about all the new developments. Apparently, Phil had gotten a contract with a team in Arizona, so soon he and mom were moving to Phoenix. I was ecstatic! They'd be closer to the babies. They'd also be far away from Jacob when he was released. My life couldn't get any better.

Emmett was telling mom about our plans to attend Forks Community College, she seemed thrilled. Alice chimed in about bringing Jasper to meet her parents, of course my mom made her own assumptions about that. Mom told Rose she was beautiful and couldn't wait for her to join our family one day, way to be subtle mom! She and Edward had been exchanging meaningful glances all afternoon. I wasn't sure what that meant, but I'd find out soon enough. My stomach growled. I squeezed Edward's hand and automatically he helped me to my feet.

"If you'd guys excuse us please, I think I'll go make some snacks. It's been a long day." I smiled.

"Okay Bells, I'll help you," mom chimed in.

"No mom, it's okay. Edward will help me." I squeezed his hand harder as we made our way into the kitchen.

"Love, I'm going to run to the bathroom. I'll be right behind you." Edward bent down and kissed my forehead tenderly. I stood on my toes and my lips meet his.

"Hurry back." I murmured into his mouth.

I continued toward the kitchen as Edward and I parted. As I walked through the door, instantly my body stiffened. Everything was the same, mom had changed nothing.

~Flashback~

"Aw, Bella. I love you.", he squeezes tighter. "But I saw you with Jackson today". Oh no. The squeezing becomes harder.

"Jake, Jackson is your friend. We were only talking about your party next week. Jake I caaann't breeathe," I struggled as the hug became tighter.

"No, no, no Bella. You know what happens when you act like a whore...you get punished like one." I could see the anger in his eyes getting worse. My vision began to blur.

"Jake, please."

"No, Bella not this time." Jake slung me to the floor. My head hit the side of the table with a thud. I could feel the warmth flowing from a gash in my head. Wow, there's no hiding that. I began to crawl away, afraid to look a Jake, knowing this beating was not over. He grabbed my leg and pulled me back. He grabbed the toaster from the counter and slammed it into my wrist. They meet with a sickening crack. I cried out in pain.

"Now, Bella we can't have any screaming can we? You bought this on yourself you know." Jake bellowed.

"Please Jake, I won't do it again I promise." I begged. Something told my that this time I wouldn't survive this beating.

"Silly Bella, you always break you promises." He smiled his evil smile and commenced kicking me in the chest. Crack after crack his foot hit my ribs, I never screamed only whimpered. I knew screaming would make things so much worse. Finally he stopped. It was over or so I thought. I kept my eyes closed for what felt like an eternity. Maybe if I was still he'd leave me. Suddenly I felt a yank at my jeans. Jake was undressing me. I could feel his arm leaning heavily across my neck. I was struggling to breath. He plunged himself into me stripping what little dignity I had left away. I began screaming. Jacob was shaking me hard now.

"Bella," he screamed. But it wasn't his voice it was Edwards.

~End Flashback~

As I opened my eyes, I came face to face with Edward and my family.

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Well, well, well. Another chapter. Sorry it took so long and is so short. I'll update sometime again later in the evening. Thanks for reading. Hope it was worth the wait. What did you think? Review please.