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A/N: Thanks for the nice reviews, and I'm glad that you like how this story goes. Thanks a million. :) I fast-forwarded the story to nine months later...and I really don't have a nice reason why I did that.

---Nine Months Later---

"Emmett McCarty!" I called out loud. I heaved a deep sigh as I started to walk down the stairs with my hand placed on my back for support.

My belly, now unbelievably large, looked like it was going to explode. I rubbed my belly soothingly, but my mood changed instantly when I saw Emmett still fixed on the television. He's been sitting there for an hour or two, without talking to me. It was as if his gaze was glued on the television.

"Emmett, it's time. We have to go." I said with an audible sigh.

Emmett, without looking at me, waved his hand. "Five more minutes, babe. The game is almost done."

"If you do not come here this instant, I will not talk to you until this baby comes out of me. We're going to be late for Esme's party." I demanded. "Besides, you could download that…whatever you're watching…on the internet."

Emmett grabbed the remote with regret on his eyes. I hate when he does that; he looks like a child who's trying to guilt and work his way to change his parents' mind. But I have to act smug so I stood firmly, with one hand supporting my back and brows furrowed. If I will let him get away with this and let him continue watching that game, he will surely develop a habit of making his way to change my mind so he could get what he wants.

The look on his face instantly changed when he saw me place my hand on my back. He paced to me and wrapped an arm around my shoulder and rubbed my belly with his free hand. "Is he nudging? Is he moving?" he asked.

Emmett and I decided that we want the baby's gender to be a surprise, so we denied Carlisle's offer of giving me an ultrasound. But Emmett concluded that our baby is a boy because my belly is so big.

I shook my head. "No, he's just getting bigger and heavier."

Emmett sprinted back to our room and came back with a coat. He assisted me in wearing it and carried my bag for me.

"I want to use the M3." I told him; his Jeep will only make me nauseous.

He nodded obediently and escorted me to the driveway and helped me get inside the car. I smiled at the sight of the daffodils that Esme planted on my garden. Yes, my garden. Emmett and I are now living at our dream house for two months.

The house was simple, but elegant in its own way. The two-storey house, designed as an old Victorian house, was painted with a shade of baby blue with white columns and panels. The house was surrounded by trees and flowers were delicately planted on the front garden. Emmett bought me a rocking chair and placed in on the porch, because I love to read and enjoy the scenery whenever I have free time.

The backyard, on the other hand, was made as a 'play space' for our baby; we also made a pathway leading to the river so we could go down there and soak our feet and enjoy the water. The house had four rooms, and one guest room. A music/family room, a kitchen and dining room, and a huge living room were on the first floor.

"How are you feeling?" Emmett asked as he drove.

I smiled towards my husband adoringly. "I'm okay now. But I think I'm going to be really stuffed once we arrive at Esme's. I can't resist her cooking; neither could the baby." I said unabashedly. Today is Carlisle's and Esme's anniversary, and of course, they want us to celebrate with them.

Emmett held out his hand and took mine and kissed it. "You look beautiful."

He held my hand for the rest of our ride to the Cullen house; and it gave me overwhelming comfort. Alice must've seen our car approach the driveway and was out of the house before we could even get out of the car.

Emmett helped me get out of the car and was too careful not to make any sudden moves so that I won't bump into something. He gave me a soft peck after he closed the car door.

"Rose! Your bump is so big! It's getting bigger every time I see you." Alice exclaimed.

I had to laugh at the way she looked and babbled; as if it's her first time to see a pregnant woman. And I can't blame her – I saw Bella's pregnant pictures and her belly wasn't that big. Mine was almost twice as big as Bella's.

"You look great, too, Alice." I replied with a grin.

Alice ushered me and Emmett to the dining room where everyone was. All heads turned to me when they heard us come inside.

"Happy anniversary." Emmett and I said in unison to Esme and Carlisle.

Esme walked up to me and rubbed my belly gently. "Rose, I am now sure that your baby is a boy."

"Emmett and I think so, too." I replied as I watched my aunt – well, I think of her as my second mother – rub my belly and talk to my belly.

"We're all surprised to see you, baby." She cooed and said to my belly, as if the baby inside my womb is going to hear it.

Esme went to the table and started to get a slice of cake for me and for Emmett. Nessie skipped to my side with the teddy bear Emmett gave her for her birthday clutched in her arms.

"When is the baby going to get out of your tummy, Aunt Rose?" she asked with a charming smile on her face.

I stretched out my arm and gave Ness a slight pat on her head. "A week from now." I replied.

Her smile grew bigger. "Daddy! My cousin is going to get out of Aunt Rose's tummy next week!" she exclaimed as she ran back to her father.

Edward smiled at his daughter and scooped her up. "Nessie's too eager to meet her new playmate." Edward told me with a crooked smile on his face.

I was about to smile back when I felt something awkward. It felt like a very strong menstrual cramp. I tried to even out my breathing and placed my hand on top of my belly. Emmett noticed the pained look on my face and rushed hurriedly to my side.

"Rose, are you okay? What's the matter?" he tried to act controlled and calm, but his voice was overwhelmed by worry.

Everyone in my family dashed to my side with worried looks on their faces.

I couldn't take it anymore. The pain became harder to control. "Emmett…" I whispered in between deep breaths. "I think the baby's ready to come out."

Emmett leaned closer to me and gave me a quick peck on my lips. "Don't worry, baby. Everything's going to be fine; just stay with me, Rose." He held my hand firmly. "Edward, can you drive the car for us?" he asked with a firm tone.

Edward nodded and ran to our car and revved it up as soon as he started the engine. Emmett carried me and strode to the car as fast as he could and sat with me at the backseat of the car.

"Don't worry, baby. I'm just right here by your side." He said as Edward started to head off to the hospital.