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Disintegration

BPOV

The phone started ringing. I jumped up, running for it. "Hello?"

"Bella?" someone asked and I recognized Renee's voice.

"Oh, hi mom. What are..."

"Bella, it's about Charlie. I'm sorry, dear. I was so afraid, I didn't want to call you, because you're pregnant and all, but Phil convinced me. You have the right to know." she stopped for a second and from the tone of her voice, I realized she was crying. "Charlie had a car accident yesterday. He fell into a coma."

I barely noticed Edward's arms wrap around my waist and whisper something into my ear. "What's wrong?"

I slowly turned around to face him and then I blacked out.

EPOV

I panicked, seeing Bella faint in my arms. My eyes widened in shock and I quickly set her down on the couch, trying to wake her up. I ignored the phone resting on the floor and concentrated on Bella's unconscious form.

"Bella! Bella, please wake up." I begged. What was I going to do? "Love, please, don't do this to me. Wake up."

I took a bottle of alcohol and did what I knew better. She quickly reacted to the smell and I almost smiled relieved. I was still anxious and concerned. What happened? Why did she react like this? It must be something bad.

She opened her eyes and looked around confused. Then her face paled again and I could see moisture filling her chocolate brown eyes. I hugged her immediately.

"What happened?" I whispered and then violent sobs shook her body, as she hugged me back. I pressed my face against her neck, planting a searing kiss there, trying to calm her down. But she wasn't having it. Instead, she started crying even harder.

I let her cry on my shoulder. I was very anxious, not knowing what had caused her this, but I just couldn't bring myself to ask again. She looked devastated and that made me miserable. I wanted to comfort her, to try and make her feel better, but I felt useless.

After all, she stopped sobbing, but tears were still running down her cheeks. I brushed them away with my thumb, but there were always new ones. I kissed one of them and then looked straight into her eyes. Hers were lifeless and dark.

She knew I was waiting for an answer and then whispered through silent sobs.

"Charlie. He had a car accident."

I hugged her again, brushing gently her hair. "Is he okay?" I asked, not being as anxious as she was.

She shook her head. "No, Edward. He's not okay. He fell into a coma. What if he never wakes up?" she broke into a new fit of tears and I closed my eyes tightly.

"He will. I'm sure." it sounded like I was trying to convince myself.

She suddenly pulled away from my embrace and her worry turned into panic. "But what if he never sees his grandson? What if he... goes before meeting him?" She was frightened to say the word 'die'. I shook my head vehemently.

"Charlie's a strong man. He'll be okay." I soothed her, but she was still skeptical.

"I want to see him. Please." she whispered and I nodded slowly, grabbing my cell phone.

She was crying quietly in her palms and I traced circles on her back, while I waited for Carlisle to answer the phone.

"Hello, son." he said.

"Dad, I need you to do me a favor." I started. "Charlie, Bella's father had a car accident and he's into a coma right now. Renee didn't tell us where he is, but I assume he's in a hospital in Forks. We're going there as soon as we can and I would like you to come with us."

Carlisle stayed silent for a few seconds, but then answered. "I'm so sorry Edward. I think Bella's devastated." he sighed. "But please, don't let her worry too much. She's close to giving birth and she doesn't need to stress out. As in for your request, of course I'll come with you. I'm glad you asked, son."

I smiled at Bella and she took the hint.

"Thank you. I think we're leaving in... two hours?" I asked her and she nodded once. "In two hours then. We'll meet you at the hospital."

"Ok. I'm going to call Esme and tell my colleagues about my departure. Meet you in two hours."

I snapped my phone shut and looked at Bella, wrapping my arms around her waist. I kissed softly her temple and whispered against her skin.

"Everything is going to be fine."

BPOV

We were now in the car, Edward holding me in his arms in the backseat. I was surprised he stayed with me in the back, knowing how much he liked to drive. My thoughts were constantly about Charlie. I knew Renee and Phil were already there. I called them five minutes before we'd left and she told me they were there. I called Alice and the others to tell them about it and she was very sad to hear what happened.

I wasn't crying, maybe because I didn't have tears anymore. Instead, I pulled Edward's body closer to me and he kissed gently my hair. I closed my eyes.

I don't care Charlie had refused to talk to me in the past. I don't care if he's stubborn. I am too. Maybe that's why we don't get along so well, but I love him very much. He's my father. I forgive him for not talking to me and I want him to be awake again. I can't stand the thought of losing him. It's just too... too painful.

My heart skipped a beat as I considered the idea. Moisture filled my eyes and I refused to let the new tears fall. No, no more crying. Edward doesn't need to see me so weak.

"Are you ok?" he whispered in my ear and I nodded.

The baby was as nervous as I was, like he already knew what was going on and my hand slipped on my belly. Although he was kicking me like crazy, I tried not to whimper.

"He's going to be fine, Bella." he breathed, stroking my hair. He understood my silence. "Do you trust me?"

"Of course I do, Edward." I pulled away to look into his eyes and he leaned down, kissing me chastely on the lips.

I was getting nervous by second, when Carlisle parked the car in front of the hospital. My stomach churned, the baby kicked and tears fell from my eyes, although I tried to stop them. Carlisle patted me reassuringly on the arm and smiled encouragingly. I could never thank him enough for accepting this.

Edward squeezed my hand as we entered the hospital. I bit my lip nervously.

"Try to calm down, please. You mustn't worry too much. Please, Bella?" he begged and I swallowed heavily. I nodded, taking a deep breath and squeezing his hand back.

Carlisle came back after asking a nurse something and told me Charlie was in room 203 and then went to talk to the doctor about his state. The blood left my face as I found myself in front of the door.

"Are you ready?" Edward asked.

"Yes." I whispered shakily.

He stepped in first. I grabbed his hand, almost crushing it, but Edward didn't whimper. I slowly looked around, taking in the room. Renee was with Phil on the couch, while Charlie was staying motionless on the bed. I swallowed heavily again and Renee burst out crying when she saw me. Not helping.

"Bella, dear. I'm so sorry you had to come here in your state." she apologized as she hugged me. "I was afraid. I didn't want to tell you but I had to."

"It's ok." I hugged her back. "How is he?" I asked, biting my lip again.

She sobbed in my shoulder and then looked at Charlie. "He just... he hasn't moved since yesterday. I'm so worried. The doctor said he is going to be ok, but I look at him and all of my hopes just disappear. I really want to believe him, but..." she stopped, taking a deep breath. "I don't know what to think, Bella." My mom still loved Charlie. Not like she loved Phil, but there was a different relationship between them.

I noticed the cuts and bruises on his face and arms. My heart broke for him ad I wanted so much for him to wake up. A few tears streamed down my cheeks and I brushed them away with the back of my hands. I needed to be strong for Renee, Charlie... Edward.

I took a few steps forward, toward his bed. His face was so serene and calm, like he was dreaming about something good. I found myself smiling at his expression, but his loud heartbeats reminded me of where he was. I cringed and grabbed his hand gently.

Wake up, Charlie. Please.

I heard the door open and I turned around, only to see the three of them leaving us alone. I thanked Edward silently for giving me this moment and he smiled, before exiting the room.

I squeezed gently Charlie's hand and looked at him. "Hi, dad. It's me, Bella." I put his hand on my belly. "And this is your grandson. He's very anxious to meet you." my voice trembled. "Edward and I live together. He found a beautiful house and I love it. I'm sure you'll love it too when you'll see it. The nursery isn't finished yet, but I think in less than a month it will be done." I smiled softly, playing with his fingers. "I'm not working anymore since there are only two months till I give birth. Edward has been a very good support in these months and dad.. I love him. I'm truly in love with him." I stopped and sighed deeply.

"I know you're not... happy at how things worked out, b-but... I want you back in my life, dad." moisture filled my eyes again and I blinked quickly. "I miss you so much. You don't even know how much." a quiet sob escaped me and now tears were freely running down my cheeks. I didn't even try to stop them this time. "My baby needs his grandfather. I need my father. Please forgive me for being so stubborn and avoiding you and I forgive you for ignoring my phone calls. I guess we're both at fault."

I looked up at him, through puffy, red eyes, hoping that I would find a small sign on his face that he was listening to me. My heart ached, when he was as still as a stone.

I needed to tell him everything that was bothering me. I had to get it out.

"Don't be angry with Edward. He loves me as much as I love him." I whispered and kissed gently his hand. "He was the one how tried to make me call you. He was there every time I had needed him. I don't know what would I have done, if he hadn't been there, to comfort me."

I stared at his face and new sobs escaped me. My heart ached in my chest and I almost had the instinct to put my hand over it.

What if he never wakes up?

"Please, dad, wake up. Please. I need you. I love you. Wake up, please." I cried, as I pressed my forehead against his hand. "Please." I whispered shakily.

I stood like that, minutes after minutes. I didn't want to go and leave him alone. I wanted to be with him in these moments, although he wasn't aware of my presence.

I kissed him on the cheek and pulled away, gasping. He was crying. There was a small tear at the corner of his eye.

"Dad? Can you hear me?" I asked, my voice trembling.

I quickly opened the door and saw Edward leaning against the wall and Renee and Phil sitting down.

"Please, come. Quick." I smiled at them and Edward frowned in confusion, but decided to follow me. Mom and Phil too. I brought them in front of Charlie. "Look. He's crying. He can hear me. Dad, open your eyes, please." I sobbed, but he didn't move.

Although Renee was stunned, she didn't talk. Edward wrapped his arm around my waist, kissing gently my temple as I leaned into him. I was slightly disappointed. He didn't have the reaction I thought he would.

"What?" I asked, looking up at him.

He stared sadly into my eyes. "I don't think he's waking up, Bella." he said, his voice barely a whisper.

I frowned at him and then looked at Charlie and his still stiff form.

"But..." I started. "H-He was crying. I-I..." I shook my head slowly in pain.

"I'm going to bring Carlisle and the doctor." he said and exited again the room.

Renee came to my side and hugged me. I couldn't speak.

Minutes later, Edward came with his father and another doctor. I blinked the tears away and the doctor smiled apologetically toward me. I didn't want pity. But I smiled back.

"I'm Dr. Reid. I assume you're Bella, Charlie's daughter, right?" he said and I nodded. He checked Charlie's vitals and Carlisle did the same thing, discussing with him about them now and then. I remained in a corner, holding Edward's hand tightly.

The doctor looked at Renee, Phil and me. Carlisle stepped to the side, letting him do his job.

"I'm sorry, but... he isn't waking up. And... I don't think he'll be soon." he whispered and I shook my head vehemently.

"Then why was he crying?" I asked.

"That's just an instinct, a reflex action." Carlisle explained and my shoulders slumped, burying my face in Edward's chest. He traced circles on my back, soothing me.

"He hit his head pretty hard, but he will be fine. I promise." Dr Reid said and nodded toward Renee and Phil, then looked at me. "Now, Bella. Please, don't worry too much. I see you're close to giving birth. We don't something bad to happen to you and the baby."

I winced and Edward's arm tightened around me. I nodded slowly and then he exited the room.

"Do you want to eat something?" he whispered in my ear

"No."

"Bella, you haven't eaten since we left Seattle. " he protested, but i shook my head.

"Really, Edward. I'm not hungry. I'm okay."

He wasn't convinced, but kissed me gently on the lips and I closed my eyes, leaning into him.

I hadn't realized I was asleep, until a loud sound echoed in the room. I jumped up, startled and Edward's eyes widened, in the same moment Renee gasped. Looking at Charlie, I realized.

Sorry for the cliffy. Don't kill me please *puppy look* I don't know if crying is a reflex action in a coma, but I think I've seen it in a movie. lol.

This chapter was rather difficult to write, but I'm glad it's done. I hope you like it.