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Chapter 24

BPOV

November 5, 2008

It had been almost a week since we found my destroyed car and poor Edward's destroyed house. Things had been relatively quiet. Neither of us had heard anything from our spouses. Edward had spoken with the police. They told him they went to Tanya's restaurant to question her and that the other owner told them she had just quit without any notice. She walked in one day and said, "The restaurant is yours," handed her a piece of paper and left.

The piece of paper was a notarized document stating that Tanya was giving full ownership of the restaurant to her partner.

This new development has made Edward a nervous wreck. He refuses to leave me alone. He thinks that Tanya is going to try and hurt the baby or me…or both.

He had the divorce papers prepared for both of us. The papers were sent the hospital for Mike because I did not know where else to send them. We sent the papers for Tanya to her parents' house. I found it interesting that they were being sent to a Seattle address. I asked him about that. "Edward, I thought Tanya was from Alaska?"

"She is. She and her family moved to Seattle her senior year of high school."

"Don't you find that a bit odd? She was so close to us."

"It's strange…yes; love…but I wouldn't make anything of it. Let's just move on shall we? I don't want to think about her anymore. I just want to be done with all of this."

I nodded. "You're right."

We were currently driving to the hospital for my appointment with Alice's doctor. I was so excited. I could not wait to find out how far along I was and my due date.

Edward was just as giddy.

During the drive…my thoughts kept drifting back to our meeting with the lawyer last week. The lawyer told us that both of our divorces could possibly be ex parte divorces. He explained that this was a divorce where only one spouse was present.

He also told us that in California, these types of divorces are usually only granted in an emergency situation. We showed him the pictures of the house, my car, and the pictures of all of my bruises. He agreed this was definitely an emergency and felt the judge would feel the same way.

The first step was for us to file the papers, which we did. Then we had to both file for restraining orders. There would be a hearing for that in three weeks. It was scheduled for the week right before Thanksgiving. At this hearing, the judge would decide whether or not to grant the restraining orders. Our lawyer assured us that he thought there would not be a problem with getting these restraining orders granted.

The bad news he told us was that…my divorce was going to be tricky because of the baby…especially since we did not know the paternity one hundred percent just yet.

Edward asked him about the waiting period for remarrying and he told us that in California we have to wait six months and one day after the divorce petition has been granted to remarry. Who knew when that would be with the way things were going?

When we got back to Alice and Jasper's, Jasper informed us that the waiting period in Washington was only ninety days after the divorce was final.

"How do you know that?" Edward questioned him.

We were both amazed at the vast array of Jasper's intelligence. We had no idea why he would need to know such information.

"Hey," Jasper started, "I am a sponge of knowledge…and I read it in a book once. You know I remember everything that I read."

We laughed at our overly intelligent and geeky friend. We loved him anyway. And what he told us was definitely good news. If we could get our divorces over with quickly…we could be married faster. A girl can hope right?

Edward's voice in the car brought me out of my thoughts, "Are you excited love?"

"Yes! Are you?"

"You know it baby! I can't wait to find out just how pregnant my girl is!" He said with his cocky little grin that I loved.

Alice's doctor…Dr. Wallace, was very kind. She made me feel very comfortable. She told us there was a mix-up with the insurance and we ended up having to explain most of our story to her and that my name wasn't actually Cullen…yet. Once that was all cleared up she told me she was going to do her exam.

Edward held my hand the entire time. He stood there and smiled with a big goofy grin and kept his other hand placed lightly on my stomach when he could throughout the exam. She informed us that I was currently about six weeks along in the pregnancy. It was too early to hear the heartbeat she told us. I was trying to do the math in my head to figure up the conception date when Dr. Wallace helped me with that.

"Let's see Bella…that puts your due date around July 25th, giving you a conception date of around September 25th. Does that sound about right?"

I could not answer or even breathe…all I could do was stare at Edward and gasp as I tightened my hand around his and held my other hand to my heart. I wanted my baby conceived out of love and desire…not out of hate and violence.

That was…the…day that Mike…raped…me. I also had sex with Edward that morning. There was a real possibility that this baby was Mike's though. I had not really believed it until now. Oh God no! Please tell me this is not happening. I don't remember anything else before heading into unconsciousness once again.

EPOV

November 5, 2008

I explained as much as I felt possible to Dr. Wallace after Bella passed out in my arms. She said just to let her rest for a little while and she would be back to make arrangements for the DNA test. She informed me that the earliest it could be scheduled for would be December 4th when she was ten weeks. Then we would have to wait about one week for the results. By December 11th we would know without a doubt who was the father of this baby.

Of course…it didn't matter to me. I would be this baby's father no matter what. But we needed to know…at least for now…who shared DNA with the little miracle.

I kissed my Bella lightly on the forehead. I did not want to disturb her if she was not ready to wake up yet.

I looked down at my love as her eyes started to flutter open. "I passed out again didn't I?" She asked her voice hoarse.

"Yes," I chuckled.

"Edward…what are we going to do? The baby was conceived on…"

"Shhh…Bella…who did you have sex with first on that day?"

"You," she said quietly.

"Alright then…and who had you been having sex with the most during that time?"

"You," she repeated.

"Then what do you think the odds are that I am the father of this little miracle and not Mike?"

"Pretty good?" She asked nervously.

"I'd say pretty fucking good!" I said confidently.

It was right at that moment, Dr. Wallace returned to the room. "Ah…Bella…I see that you are awake now. This is wonderful. Are you feeling alright now?"

"Yes, much better," she said smiling.

The doctor then went on to explain to Bella everything that she had told me while she was unconscious. We scheduled the DNA test and we were on our way back to Alice and Jasper's.

Things were good…for now.

BPOV

December 11, 2008

Today was the day we were getting the DNA test results back. Edward and I had not heard anything from Mike or Tanya. It was really strange but we would count our blessings where we could find them.

The restraining orders had been granted but with Mike and Tanya's whereabouts unknown…we had no idea if they knew of them or not.

Over the last few weeks, Edward and I had moved into a tiny little apartment. It was a nice little place and big enough for just the two of us. We just thought it would be better if we had our own space away from Alice and Jasper for the time being.

Both of our libidos had been raging out of control and I hadn't even reached the second trimester yet. We thought it would be best to put Alice and Jasper out of their misery. Of course we would have to start looking for a house very soon. It would be best if we moved in and were settled before the baby was born.

Seth had been unable to turn up anything suspicious on Mike, which was a little disheartening but Seth assured us he was not going to quit. I finally remembered where I recognized Leah from.

Flashback

My first appointment with Dr. Wallace had been stressful. Edward tried everything in his power to make our evening as relaxing as possible. As we were laying in bed completely wrapped up in each other.

"What's the matter Eddie?" I asked him playfully.

He was playing with a strand of my hair as he answered, "I was just thinking…I thought I was told at that poker game Newton invited me to that…Victoria…had…left James. But then we saw her in the neighborhood the other day."

As soon as he mentioned James' name…I sat up suddenly in bed. "Oh my gosh! I remember where I have seen Leah before!"

"Where?" He asked me curiously.

"I saw her out on a date…with James! The talk around the neighborhood was that Victoria had caught James cheating on her and left him. But then she just came back out of the blue. You know how neighborhood gossip is so who knows if it is true…but during the time Victoria was supposed to have been 'gone,' I did see James out to dinner with Leah. That's where I have seen her!"

He was laughing at me, "Okay, love…why is this important?"

"Honestly, I don't know…but I just have this feeling that it is."

"Are you turning into Alice on me baby?"

I playfully slapped him across his chest and said, "Don't you Alice me Edward Cullen! Stop making fun of me! I am telling you…there is a reason my brain is telling me to remember this! Mark my words mister! One day it will be important."

After that…our libidos once again took over our lives and there was no more talking…other than moaning, screaming, and yelling out each other's names.

End Flashback

It was still nagging at my brain as to why remembering Leah and James together was an important event but I had to push that away as we headed to the hospital for our results.

As we walked into the damn hospital it felt like we were taking a death march. Edward held my hand tightly in his as we entered the room to meet with Dr. Wallace.

Her face looked grim. No…no…no. "I'm sorry Bella…the results are not what you were hoping for."

"No…this isn't happening! This cannot be happening!"

"I'm sorry Bella. The test shows a ninety-nine percent match that the father of your baby is Mike Newton."

I felt like I was going to collapse. Edward caught me in his arms. "Baby, it's okay…it's alright…shhh," he cooed.

I was sobbing in his arms and he tightened his grip. He looked fierce and determined as he turned to Dr. Wallace and said, "That is bullshit! I don't believe it for one second! I know that this is my fucking baby! I want another test ran on the results. I don't want Newton's DNA anywhere near it! I want you to match my DNA sample directly with the baby's!"

I continued to sob into Edward's chest as the doctor tried reasoning with him. "Mr. Cullen…please you have to…"

He wouldn't let her finish. "I don't have to do a fucking thing! Make…this…happen! AND I want my father and myself present while it is being done AND I want my father to judge the results for himself! He is a very prominent doctor back in our hometown. He can be here tonight!"

"Please Dr. Wallace," I begged her. "You have no idea the kind of things we have been through lately. Mike cannot be the father of this baby…he just can't. I am begging you to please do as Edward asks. We have had so many people against us…we really feel like we can't trust anyone. We have to be one hundred percent sure of these results…please?"

Her face looked sympathetic. "Alright…alright…it is against my better judgment but I will comply with your wishes. Call your father," she said to Edward as she left the room.

"Love, are you going to be alright? I need to go out into the hallway and call my dad. I will only be gone for a few minutes."

I nodded, "Okay…I am just going to lie back and try to take a nap."

He kissed my forehead, "We will figure this out! I KNOW that is my baby in there. No fucking test is going to tell me otherwise…and I just have a feeling that something isn't right here and I am not going to ignore that."

I nodded. "Sleep love, rest until I come back. I won't be gone long."

I laid back to rest as he left the room. Please let him be right.

EPOV

December 11, 2008

I had gone over this again and again in my head. I did the math. I knew the odds of Mike being the father of this baby were slim to none. I could not let this feeling go that something was amiss with those results.

I left Bella in the room so I could find a good signal somewhere in the hospital to call my dad. I was hoping I would only have to go out in the hall but I still wasn't getting any bars on my cell phone.

I wondered down the hall and I was busy looking at my phone when I bumped into someone. I looked up and was shocked.

James.

James worked here? I had no idea he even worked at a hospital.

He looked frightened when he saw me…was I really that scary?

"Hey James," I said politely.

"Uh…hey…do I know you?"

What the fuck? I know he knew me. I also know that he damn sure remembered me because I saw the look of recognition pass across his face as we bumped into each other. I wanted to see what he would say next.

"Yeah…we met at the poker game at Mike's house. You know Mike and Bella Newton? They live in your neighborhood. I'm Edward Cullen, remember?"

I noticed an expression flit across his face when I mentioned Mike's name but I couldn't place what it meant.

"Yeah I remember you…from...the Newton's house. Too bad about their break-up. The whole neighborhood is talking about how she got knocked up and he left her or some shit like that. You know neighborhood gossip."

He was talking very fast and acting very nervous. Then what he said registered. How did he know Bella was pregnant?

"Hey how did you hear that Bella was pregnant?"

I definitely recognized the expression that crossed his face that time…it was panic.

"Oh um…my wife…Victoria…she said she that she saw you and…Bella the other day. She came home and told me the happy news after you guys told her."

Excuse me? We never even told Victoria she was pregnant. How does he know this? I had to get rid of him. I was going to try and follow him to see if I could find out anything else.

"Ah…right. I see. I wasn't aware that you worked here in the hospital. What is it that you do here James?"

"Oh um…I'm a nurse."

I nodded. "Alright…well I guess I'll let you get back to work then."

"Sure thing…see ya Edward."

I let him walk away, making sure he stayed in my line of sight. After he was almost out of sight I quickly began to follow his path. He was leaving the nursing area. If he was a nurse, where the fuck was he going?

Then I saw him walk into the hospital lab area. What the hell was he doing there? Maybe he was picking up test results of one of his patients. I looked around and did not see anyone so I made my way over to the door to listen.

I heard him talking to a woman in there. "James! Where have you been? Your break was over twenty minutes ago! You cannot just take off whenever you please. You are going to lose your job."

"Calm down Norma. It's all good. I just had a rough night and needed an extra long break…just chill. Now…what tests do I need to run next?"

WHAT? He worked in the lab?

I was about to walk away when I heard James's booming voice, "What the fuck is this file still doing here? I already ran these results!"

"James! You need to stop using that language. It is completely unprofessional. If you do it again I am going to report you! We do not talk like that in the workplace," the woman, Norma I guess, said to him.

James still sounded angry but a little calmer, "I am sorry Norma….but I already ran the tests on the Newton baby."

That caught my attention.

"Sorry James. Dr. Wallace said the couple wants another test done. Some big shot is supposed to be coming in to oversee the new test."

"WHAT?" James bellowed, sounding beyond irate.

I was very confused by all of this new information. I heard footsteps and voices throughout the hallway and knew I had to leave my position.

Damn it, I needed more time. But first things first…I had the sudden urge to get my Bella out of this place.

Tanya's POV

December 11, 2008

I parked my car around the block from the hospital. I watched the rearview mirror for that husband stealing bitch and my misguided, cheating fuckward. I had been watching them for a while now and overheard the home wrecking whore talking about the appointment today.

Eleven weeks.

Eleven weeks she has been carrying his child.

It had to be Edward's baby. I doubt that pussy next door could do anything right. Mike really had no brains for planning anything. His birth control scheme was weak at best and I was surprised it worked and she actually ended up pregnant. But look at where he is now. He could not keep a handle on his wife and now there is a better chance that my fucking husband is the baby's daddy. This is what you get, a fucking mess when you don't plan properly. That cunt has completely ruined my life and she would pay dearly for the decline of my happiness.

I saw their car pass by me and turn into the hospital parking lot. He was laughing at something she had said.

Fucking bastard! He looked so happy with her! How could he do this to me? We were so perfect together! This is all her fault!

I took a drag off of my cigarette, stubbed it out in the overflowing ashtray, and exited the car. As I made my way down the street, I entered the parking lot just in time to see the twosome head into the building…hand in fucking hand.

I hurried over towards their car, ducking under the vehicle quickly. They had parked the SUV they were driving in the far corner of the lot, under a giant shade tree. I ducked under the engine on my back and quickly found the brake line. Pulling out the small shears in my leather jacket I quickly cut a small hole the brake line. Scrambling out from underneath I noted the oil stain on the back of my favorite leather jacket.

Damn her! I ruined my favorite jacket because of that skank!

I made my way back to the car and pulled out onto the street. A grim smile spread across my face as I punched in a text to Newton.

Come see the show on the hill of Crestline and Eighth, IDIOT!

Edward Cullen would regret the day he left me. I would make sure he suffered eternally for betraying me. I would take everything that mattered from him!

Mike's POV

December 11, 2008

My phone vibrated, indicating a new message. Pulling out my phone, I slumped against the lockers in the employee changing room. My shift had just finished and I was so fucking tired…and anxious. I was hoping I would open my phone to find a message from my baby. James was running the DNA test today and I had not heard from him yet. I needed to know those results!

Opening the message I saw it was from Tanya. Great.

Come see the show on the hill of Crestline and Eighth, IDIOT!

What the fuck? That bitch is crazy!

But…it's on my way home…so I figured…what the hell? Maybe she is doing something that is actually useful.

I changed out of my scrubs and made it to my car. Driving over to the steep hill at the corner of Crestline and Eighth…I saw Tanya. The blonde bitch was decked out in a leather jacket and tight black denim jeans. Her stiletto boots were buffed to a high shine as she leaned against her sports car…arms crossed…smirking.

"What the fuck, Tanya?" I grumbled as I parked my car behind hers and walked over to her.

"We've been fucked. And nobody fuck's Tanya Cullen."

"Pssshft," I snorted. "Don't you mean Denali?"

Tanya narrowed her eyes before grinning evilly.

"No fucker, its Cullen. And it'll remain Cullen until my next wedding."

"Yeah, I do not think the next guy will appreciate the obsession that you have with your ex-husband, psycho."

Tanya smirked, "Who said anything about ex's? I was thinking more along the lines of…widow."

My brows reached my hairline as I stared at her incredulously. She seemed gleeful as she bounced where she stood. Widow? Hmmm…if she bumps off Cullen…and Tanya is just crazy enough to do it…then Bella would be a lot easier to deal with now.

"Oh, there they are." I looked up the road to where her gaze settled. Cullen was driving around the corner in an SUV with my wife in the passenger seat. They were talking about something. I could see Bella's lips moving and Cullen nodding his head. They passed us quickly, going down the steep, winding hill. Mulholland had nothing on Crestline.

Tanya began giggling uncontrollably, whooping in glee. What the hell was wrong with her? She is freaking out of her mind!

"There they go! Ta-ta Bitch! Happy trails Fuckward!" Tanya's voice rang out in the cool December breeze. The SUV was going too fast down the road. They barely made it around one turn before heading down the straight away towards the switchback. I could see Cullen pumping the brakes to no avail, one arm flung across the bitch's chest.

Cullen spun the wheel of the car sharply to the right, spinning them around on the pavement. It worked…for a minute, before they plowed into the side of the hill. The SUV fishtailed before spinning out onto the road again and down the side of the other switchback. I saw the vehicle flip one, two, three times before landing right side up on roadway below us.

My phone vibrated as I stared in horror. My child could be in there!

"Whoo Hoo! I've heard of merry widow, but this is fantastic!" Tanya was staring at the carnage below us. I ran to my car, jumping in before heading down the mountain, leaving Tanya fucking giggling hysterically where she stood.

I reached the accident, screeching to a stop. My phone vibrated again and I pulled it out to see a text message from my baby.

Congrats Papa! Can't wait to celebrate with you! We're getting our baby! -- J

I stared at the message for a moment in horror.

My little baby was in that smoldering mess…inside of Bella.

I threw the phone aside; my medical training was kicking in now. I knew what I had to do.

I approached the wreck, to see that both of them were breathing. Bella was out cold while Cullen was fading in and out of consciousness. Her door had come off its hinges and was laying half way up the hill. I quickly checked her for serious damage. Glancing over at Cullen, I could see that his leg was broken and his shoulder was punctured by the gear shift, pinning him to seat. Bella however, seemed to be miraculously free of any major injuries. I noticed a possible fracture in her left wrist, and many scrapes and bruises.

How were they both still alive? I was very thankful. I wasn't sure why they were in this SUV and not that piece of shit Volvo Cullen owned. But thank god that they were because if they had been in that Volvo there is no way they would have survived…my baby would be dead. I glanced at Bella's stomach for a moment and that's when I had made my final decision.

I pulled Bella from the wreckage and carried her to my car. I heard Cullen yelling her name as I pulled away from the accident and sped home.

He would never get my baby.

All I needed was a little more than six months. I could keep her away from everyone that long. She would heal…then I would have my child, and then the bitch could die for all I care as long as I had my baby. Legally I was still her husband and had control over all of her medical treatment, in case of her inability to make decisions for herself.

Since she was unconscious…my plan should not be very difficult.

Aro owed me a favor. He had that exclusive, secluded rehab center up in the mountains with private villas and everything.

One quick stop at home and then we would be off on a lovely little vacation.

Six months…that's all I needed until I could be free with James.

This would be easy.

A/N…**ducks and hides**

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