Disclaimer: To my own disbelief and pure greediness, I sadly don't own Twilight/New Moon characters, Miss Stephenie Meyer does.

February passed, my eagerness for this baby increased. I was now 8 months pregnant, and March was still as rainy as ever. I hadn't seen Edward since that early morning in February, something that I had told him to do. To wait. I hope he'd allow the time.

It wasn't that I didn't love him, because now that he knew that I loved him, and I knew he loved me, everything fit. I was radiant, it was even visible in my appearance. For someone who just 'lost' their husband, I looked strangely happy, and it was difficult to hide. I was supposed to deliver this baby without anyone with me. I never had any intention of asking Charlie, I don't think he'd enjoy watching me grow through pain… as my 'ex-boyfriend's' father delivered my baby. No, I never thought about asking Charlie.

Madeline and Mason had no idea of Edward and I, although nothing was really going on.

When we got back from that early morning, Esme was all smiles, while Emmett made fun of me and how huge I was, Edward just hissed at him.

Finally, March passed, it was now beginning of April, m due date weeks away. I had been early with Madeline and Mason, but I still had weeks of pressure.

Ben kept his eyes on me at work, then when I got to 8 months in March he told me to stop coming to work, in a good way. He and growing Angela were always stopping by everyday after dinner, checking up on me, Ben was more worried about me then he ever had been, it was flattering as I reassured him I'd be fine.

Angela kept offering to be in the delivery room with me, but I refused, she didn't need to see me in pain or delivery either. Then they offered to drive me to the hospital, something they were strict about, I also refused, but offered to call them if I needed help. Ben gave me his cell phone number and told me it was always on, 24/7.

Again, another month, March gone, and I hadn't seen Edward. I felt so stupid for making him wait, but it seemed inappropriate for me to be 'dating' him especially since Jake had only just 'died' in December. It was a task I felt stupid for.

Madeline and Mason were just having fun, one night while we were choosing names, they ran through the 'E's' spotting the name Edward, and they asked about him.

Madeline asked first, "Mommy, do you still love Daddy?" was what she first said.

I looked taken back, as I kissed her head, "Of course I do darling, I'll always love him."

She looked down shyly, "Will we ever have another Daddy?" she asked.

I smiled, did she know about Edward, although there was no plan of marriage, but still…

"Honey, I could never love someone more than I loved Daddy, but who knows. Maybe in a few years, I'll meet someone who loves all of us and wants to be with us. But he'll have to love you first." I laughed as she smiled proudly, so did Mason.

I still hadn't chosen a name; I was still aiming for 'M', because that's what Jacob and I would have done. I thought about each name option over and over, it kept me up at night…

Finally after many nights and days, I looked at the date, calculating the months and days. My due date was only a week away… and with Madeline and Mason; I was exactly a week early. Nervous jumped up my spine, today was not a good day to give birth… it was cloudy, but no fog.

I got Mason and Madeline ready for school, Madeline wearing a pinkish trench coat and Mason in his dark blue coat; I wore a black trench coat with casual jeans, a blue sweater underneath.

I drove them to school and was stopped by Cheryl, the over friendly PTA mother, who I had actually grown to like.

"Bella Swan, don't tell me you're still taking your kids to school and you're 9 months pregnant." She laughed, all the other PTA mothers weren't there, how odd.

I laughed with her as I played with my car keys. "Yea, it's comforting just doing everyday things, getting my mind off things." I smiled.

She came up and hugged me, "You remember I do live near you, so if ever need me to take Madeline and Mason, I can, just call." She smiled.

"Oh uh… I'll remember that, thank you Cheryl." She smiled as I walked away, driving home.

I drove home, everything was perfect, maybe I wouldn't have the baby today… that would be nice.

From what I knew with visits with Carlisle, Edward was working at the hospital, but conveniently was always having his days off when I had my two appointments. It was a bitter-sweet thing, I wanted to see him so badly, but it would just make it tougher to know I still have to wait a few months till I can see him.

I parked the car and walked to the house, everything was fine. I breathed in and out, no pain, no nothing. Good.

I cleaned the house as well as I could, bending down was literally impossible, and I didn't try.

I read the clock and realized it was nearing towards 3pm. Hm, I thought to myself, no baby today, excellent, and no pain.

I drove to school, picking up Madeline and Mason. I drove home, everything was normal, my mind off the fact that I could go into labor at any moment.

I made them dinner but had no appetite myself, I chatted with them as I cleaned their dishes and sent them upstairs to play, they had finished their homework, and it was Friday, they deserved a break.

Then, I felt it… everything was going too perfectly.

This sharp pain, I cringed and bit my lip… oh damn it!

I reminded myself to breathe, something that I remember Jacob telling me to do, once he heard me scream the past two times.

The pain was back… they were occurring way too frequently. I walked as best as I could to the phone, calling Charlie and the hospital.

I called Madeline and Mason from downstairs, "Madeline, Mason, come on, mommy needs to go to the hospital." I shouted, covering my pain.

They ran downstairs, putting on their jackets and scarves, then I felt my water break... it was light. I grabbed my black coat and rushed them out the door, reminding myself to breathe.

I strapped them into the car and flipped it in reverse quickly, Madeline and Mason were just quiet but scared.

"Madeline, Mason, I'll be fine." I kept saying as I reminded myself to breathe and drive, breathe and drive.

"Mommy is just going to have this baby, and then you'll have a new sister." I said, and Madeline and Mason smiled.

I smiled as I looked in the rearview mirror; I was going way past the speed limit…

Finally the hospital was in sight, thank God, I thought to myself, the pain was coming sharper and sharper, walking was a stress, but I helped Madeline and Mason out of the car. I could hear the golden buckle on my flats as I walked the kids to the front hospital doors, holding both of their hands.

Carlisle was standing there in the lobby, looking down at his watch, talking into a cell phone.

I heard the last piece before he shut the phone and put it into his white coat's pocket.

"No, she's here, just like you said."

I smiled as I walked towards him, then my face grew confused…

"Who was that Carl-…" he stopped me.

"No need Bella, I have my sources." He winked at me.

I rolled my eyes, Alice. Then a sharp pain ceased in my stomach.

"So Bella, ready to have baby number three?" He smiled.

I realized I was probably hurting Mason's and Madeline's hand, so I gave them off to Carlisle.

He took their hands, "How would you two like to go draw with Edward again while your mother here goes and has your new sister?" He smiled.

I leaned over and grabbed the counter, tightening it, "Wait, Edward's here?" I asked while breathing.

"No need for questions now Bella, you're having a baby." I looked at him and wanted to slap him, a feeling I'd never had before.

"Carlisle, just get the kids away before I scream." He laughed then rushed them down the hospital hallway, into his 'office'.

I was still standing, gripping the counter when a nurse walked by, carrying a pouch filled with blood, I reminded myself to breathe, I was gulping… breathe. Then the nurse turned back around, as if she was taunting me… I gripped the counter for support, I could feel my mind starting to go black and my face get chilled and white.

Then I heard Carlisle, "Bella, no don't…" he caught me before I collapsed.

Then I heard him shouting orders at other nurses, he picked me up balancing me, I could still feel the pain in my stomach, be picked me up with no effort.

I heard people scattering, then I heard another voice…

"Carlisle, what's wrong?" the voice said, it was stern, it was scared.

"She's fainted, I don't know how conscience she is. We need to get her in the delivery room, right away."

We were still standing, things being poked into me as Carlisle held me, I knew I was still conscience, because I could hear, I needed to open my eyes, so they didn't have to worry about me so much anymore. Then I felt this tight pain in my stomach, it was becoming unbearable… this pain was intensified, it was nothing I'd never felt with Madeline or Mason…

Carlisle was walking now, we were down the hallway, nurses following, Carlisle and Edward yelling things.

Carlisle leaned down, "Bella, can you hear me?" he said.

My eyes shot open, "Yes, I mean… oh my god!" I covered my scream with my hand.

I breathed in and out heavily, Carlisle put me down on a hospital bed.

"Bella, stay with me" Carlisle said. I heard the beeping of my heart rate, it was increasing… what did he mean stay with me? Was I going to die… no, not possible, it was only a delivery.

That's when I felt more increasing pain, I gripped the hospital bar, I felt the tears rolling down my cheek, I couldn't stop them, then I saw in my mind blackness, this time I couldn't hear anyone…

I awoke what seemed like hours later, maybe I missed the whole thing… how lucky of me, the pain was unbearable, it was worse than the other two, by far. But no, I found myself with the room as busy as ever, nurses everywhere, Carlisle no where to be seen. I panicked, I heard the heart rate increase again…

Then Carlisle came through the door, wearing a blue cover-up, his hands in gloves, he was going to attach a mask between his ears when he saw me open my eyes, shock was in his eyes.

He ran over to my side, grabbing my hand, he even bent down and rubbed my hair, "You're going to be fine Bella," he whispered into my ear, soothing me. His icy breath made me forget a moment, then I felt the pain, I squeezed his hand, knowing that if this way any human, they're hand would be broken.

He kept rubbing my hair, "Bella you're contractions are coming faster and more together, you're going to have to push…" I looked around; I saw how many nurses were there… it made me feel light headed.

Carlisle noticed, too much of an audience, "Excuse me, but if you aren't supposed to be apart of this delivery, I'm going to have to ask you to leave; only two nurses please." He put on a strict voice.

More than a half a dozen nurses left, it limited down to two… I looked down and somehow saw I'd be changed into a hospital gown, the pain was growing to an even worse extent.

Carlisle still held my hand, "Bella, "he whispered, "Everything is going to be fine."

I breathed in and out, trying to not scream.

The nurse then said, "Dr. Cullen, she's at the right diameter, she can probably push."

Carlisle kept holding my hand, "Bella, I need to go help you…" he said, as I let go of his hand, the sooner the better.

He tightened his gloves then looked at me guiltily, he sighed.

"Nurse," he whispered, my hand gripping the rail, "I'm going to need some assistance from my son, Edward, will you please go get him He's outside pacing." He sighed.

The nurse quickly left, Carlisle looked at me and I could tell through that mask he was smiling. "It's what's best for you Bella." He said, the other nurse didn't hear.

I looked at him in shock, gripping the rail through another contraction, "No Carlisle, that's not-…" then I was cut off by the nurse and Edward, walking through the door.

I rolled my eyes, this was the first time in months since I'd seen him, and I look like a sweaty, screaming out of control mother, great. I gripped the rail tighter, grinding my teeth together and squinting my eyes.

Edward came over to my side and tried to take my hand from the hospital grip, he was unsuccessful. "Bella, let go…" he whispered.

I let go, his hand found mine instantly, I gripped it so hard, I swear I thought I saw him even wince.

Carlisle was half under the sheet, half not, he looked at me, "Bella, you're going to feel like you have to push, when I say so, push." I nodded.

A few seconds later he looked down, "Alright Bella, push." I pushed.

Edward just stared at me, I could barely let him look at me… with my other hand I covered my mouth as I wanted to scream.

"Bella, push." I tried to push again; Carlisle was totally under the blanket.

"Again Bella." He said, as I did so again.

My free hand again flew to my mouth; Edward caught it before I could, with his free hand.

I looked at him in surprise, "Why the hell did you do that?" I asked and screamed at him.

He looked straight into my eyes, "Because Bella, you need to get this baby out, now do as Carlisle says, push." He said, without looking away, just at me.

I took in a deep breath, and pushed. Then I heard it… the most beautiful sound in the world, a baby crying… my baby, my miracle. A rush of joy and proud washed over me, I closed my eyes and wiped my tears with my now, one free hand. Edward squeezed my hand slightly in a calm way, relaxed the whole time, he bent down and kissed my hair, "You did it." He whispered and kissed me again.

I smiled, but didn't cry, I probably looked like a crazy mother…

Carlisle knew better than to hand the baby to me after I delivered her, the blood, although it was my own, wouldn't do well with me… and Carlisle saw that too.

They took her away and weighed her; I sat there as I gasped for breath, holding Edward's hand.

Carlisle turned around, holding an off white blanket; he smiled as he looked down, cooing at this little baby.

He handed her to me, and I saw her for the first time, I started to cry. She had the darkest brown eyes I'd ever seen, more beautiful than Edward's honey eyes. Her lips looked like mine, but her ears and nose resembled Jacob in a flawless manner. She was a mixture of us both, she was a miracle, and she was mine.

I smiled and cried, still holding Edward's hand and cradling her.

Edward bent down and kissed my hair again, "Bella, she is so…" he paused.

I finished for him… "Beautiful, I know." I said as I bent down and kissed her forehead softly.

He talked again, "No… she's more than beautiful, she's perfect." He whispered.

I smiled as I looked away from her and up to him, "Thank you Edward… I, I couldn't have done this without you." I whispered.

He smiled as he played with my hair, "Bella, you did all the work, I just stood here." He laughed.

I laughed with him too, "Yea, and I probably looked like a psychotic mother in labor."

He smiled, "Actually, you looked beautiful, and I'm not just saying that. You really did, you weren't all sweaty and screaming. You looked, actually…" he laughed, "quite sexy, if I do say so myself."

I gave him a dirty look, "Sexy?" I laughed, "Edward, I was just in labor, making you lose feeling in your hand and you call that sexy?" I mocked him.

"Well Miss Swan, I do believe you squeezed my hand pretty tight, but nothing that was unbearable." He smiled my favorite crooked smile.

I was glad all the nurses had left; it was just Carlisle who was there, cleaning up around the room, like what most nurses do.

I looked up at Carlisle, "Carlisle," I paused, "Thank you." I whispered to him.

He came over as I let go of Edward's hand, he held it instead, he looked down into my daughter's eyes, "Oh Bella," he smiled, "You really do have a beautiful daughter." He smiled again.

I looked down, cradling her now with both of my hands, and smiled down at her, her eyes slowly opened.

I bit my lip as I looked down at her; she was beautiful, really radiant as well.

I was too busy admiring my daughter that I noticed Edward and Carlisle had left the room, and now coming in was Madeline and Mason; both had huge smiles on their faces.

Carlisle followed behind them, helping them onto the hospital bed, they crawled towards me and looked at their new sister, they smiled with huge excitement.

"Mommy, she's pretty." Madeline smiled.

"Yeah." Mason added.

I smiled and kissed the tops of their heads, "I think so too." I whispered.

At that moment, Carlisle was still cleaning, another nurse came inside with folders and paper work.

She came over to me and smiled, looking down at my daughter.

"Oh Miss Swan, she's precious." She smiled.

I gave her a kind smiled, "Thank you, I think so too." I looked down at her again, her brown eyes staring right at me and looking around, confused.

"Well, I have the baby's birth certificate here, but I'd like to fill it out, starting with the name…" she said.

I smiled, remembering the name I'd chose, "Her name is Malerie Jaclyn." I smiled down at her.

Madeline and Mason smiled, "Malerie, mommy?" they asked. (A/N: Malerie is pronounced, like 'Malory'. I spelled it like this because I have a friend who I'm dedicating this story too who's name is Melanie, so I spelled it similar to her's.)

I saw Carlisle smile from a distance, "Yea, I like it, don't you. I mean, Malerie is a beautiful name and Jaclyn is similar to your father's name. It doesn't 'flow' but, hey, we don't care." I smiled as they laughed.

The nurse scribbled some more, "And the last name…?" She looked up at me.

"Uh Black-Swan, of course." I smiled.

She mumbled to herself, repeating the name, and then looked up.

"Alright, mother's legal name is…"

"Isabella Marie Black-Swan, "I finished for her, "and her father's name is Jacob Black."

She finished scribbling then looked up and smiled, "Alright Mrs. Black-Swan, I'll finish this up for you." She left the room.

Carlisle came over, smiling at Madeline and Mason. "Malerie Jaclyn," he repeated, "What a pretty name for a pretty girl." I smiled down at her.

"Yes, she deserves a pretty name." I smiled, then Carlisle tensed up on the bed, Edward came through the door as well.

"Now Edward, remain calm." I held Malerie tighter, Madeline and Mason looked at Edward, his knuckles turning a white color.

They must have been exchanging words because then Edward nodded, Carlisle came over to Madeline and Mason.

He held out both of his hands for them, they grabbed them. "How would you two like to go color in my office?" He smiled for them; I stared at him trying to figure out what was wrong.

"Alright, this way…" he led them out the door; Edward closed it behind them, covering the blinds.

"Will you please tell me what's going on?" I hissed at him.

"There's literally no time Bella, but I'll stay here, if you'd like me to." He looked at me.

"I… I don't understand, I… what is going on?" I stuttered out.

Then through another door in the hospital, one I hadn't noticed opened, Edward went and rushed to a dark corner, trying to hide himself…

Author's Note: Wow, sorry guys, this is the longest chapter, alone it's 3,630 words,
that is crazy, I'm so sorry. But hey, big things happened in this chapter, so I hoped
you enjoyed it.
Right now, I finally figured out another story I'm working on, although my plots
are clashing with this one, so it's hard, but I'm dealing with it as we speak.
All in all, there will be 24 chapters, so wow, it's coming to an end, so scary.
I'll be gone this weekend, so I just might have to post them all tomorrow, I'm not
sure yet. If I don't get a chance to(because I start school tomorrow, on Friday)
I'm so sorry, please forgive me. I'm pretty sure though, that won't happen.

Till Then, Elizabeth