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EPOV

I wasn't exactly sure how to get Bella back to club. I didn't want to just carry her and make people think she's had one too many, but I also didn't want to wake her up and make her walk on her own. Exhaustion added to Bella's already clumsy nature could not make for a good outcome. I sort of just sat outside of the jeweler's for awhile before resorting to call Alice. She was pretty perturbed that I'd disturbed her task but with the mention of Bella she piped back up.

"So…how'd it go?" she asked.

"How did what go?"

"Are you really that dumb, Edward or are you just trying to avoid the question?"

"Maybe," I said, not really answering either question but at the same time answering both.

"You're exasperating. Now, how did the task go?"

"Oh! That."

"Yes, Edward. THAT!"

"It was cool," I said, trying to sound nonchalant.

"Great Jehosephat, Edward! I know it was much better than cool. Now spill it."

I did as Alice had ordered and told her everything, including about Heidi and the ring. She gushed over it all. I could almost hear the wheels in her head turning as she planned the perfect way for Bella to find the ring. I stopped her before any further preparations could be made and told her the real reason I'd called.

"Alice, I'm kind of stranded here in front of the jeweler's. Bella and I walked here, but she's pretty much out. I don't wanna walk her back to the club, but I really don't wanna have to wake her up either. She'll need rest if you plan on continuing these tasks. Will you have Emmett or Jasper come pick us up?"

"Why just those two?" she questioned suspiciously.

"Because if you come, all you'll want to talk about is the ring and the kisses and I don't want Bella to end up waking up and you ruining everything. So, please just send one of the boys. It'll just be easier."

"Well, fine," she said, somewhat dejectedly. "But I hope you realize that we will be continuing this conversation some time."

"And I'll wait for it with baited breath. Now just send someone, please. Bella's starting to shiver."

"Then give her your jacket."

"Didn't bring one."

"You're stupid."

"Why?!"

"What guy doesn't bring a jacket?"

"Uh…one who was planning on staying inside the whole time."

"Oh please. That's a lame excuse."

"What guy would bring a jacket to a club? You'd probably have ripped me apart if I had one."

"Ah, too true," Alice agreed. "Okay. Emmett will be over in a bit."

So I, well, we waited. About five minutes later, Emmett arrived in my car and helped me lift Bella into the back seat.

"Dude. Really? I knew you were boring, but even I've never fallen asleep. This task was supposed to keep you both busy."

"Emmett, not now."

"Why not?"

"Just because. I need some time to think."

"About what?"

"Stuff, okay?"

"What stuff?"

"You do realize you're beginning to remind me of a 2 year old."

"Pfft, what kind of 2 year old looks like this?"

"…You."

"Whoa, low blow, my brother. I completely resemble that."

"You mean resent that?"

"No. I meant resemble."

"See what I mean?"

"I don't see anything."

"Then why are you driving?"

"Edward, you're starting to remind me of a kid I beat up in elementary school."

"Emmett, I was the kid you beat up in elementary school."

"No way!" he said, shocked.

"Yes way. Mom ended up grounding you from all lifting equipment and girls for 3 months. I swear I thought you were going to go into withdraw. You actually started shaking after two hours."

"I really don't doubt that," he said with a smug smile. He glanced out the window and then announced that we'd reached our destination. I glanced back to Bella and saw that she was giggling. I wasn't sure if she was just dreaming or if she'd actually heard our conversation.

"Bella?" I said softly.

"Did Emmett really beat you up in elementary school?" she wondered, her eyes still closed.

"Yeah…he did."

"Has he always been that bulky?" Her eyes were open this time. I just laughed at her surprised expression.

"Well, not that bulky, but for his age he was a pretty big 12 year old."

Bella rolled her eyes and then got confused again. "Umm…Edward? Why am I in the back seat of your car?"

"Oh! You sort of fell asleep at the jeweler's and I didn't want to wake you up so Emmett picked us up. We're at the club again. You ready for more tasks or would you like to go home?"

"Honestly, I can't stand being in this dress. Sweatshirt and shorts are for me. Can we go home?"

"Sure thing, babe. I'm going to go tell Alice that you're still sleeping and we'll be off."

"Thanks, Edward!"

I rushed into the club and spotted Alice. I walked over to her and told her the situation. "I'm taking her home."

"But but…we're not done with the tasks."

"We'll finish them another night."

"Hmph. Fine. But I'm not guaranteeing you and Bella will be on the same team again."

"You're not what?"

"Nothing. Just take her home."

"Thanks, Alice." I leaned in to give her a hug and practically ran out to my Bella.

She'd moved into the passenger's seat and was waiting patiently. I slipped into my seat and looked over into her beautiful eyes. "Are you ready?"

"I've been ready for the past…" she looked at the clock "five hours."

It was just passed midnight. I couldn't believe that much time had passed already. I started the car and began to roll out of the parking spot. We didn't really talk much all the way home. Bella stared out the window watching all the lights pass by and I thought of the ring box that was now digging into my leg. I had no idea what to do with it until I was ready to give it to her. I sighed and just kept my eyes on the road. I thought also of the words forever etched into the inside of it. I wondered if they were the right words and began questioning myself. I shut my eyes and tried to think of what to do. Unfortunately for me, I closed my eyes at the wrong moment. The last thing I heard was the crunch of metal.

"Bella," I whispered as I lost consciousness.

"EDWARD!!" she yelled.

Our world was spinning and then all was dark.

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