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Bella

I was positive I didn't hear Jasper correctly. Vampires can not have children, so there had to be some other explanation for Eli Cullen. "No, that doesn't make sense. It was a misprint." There. That explained it.

Rosalie shook her head, "No it wasn't a misprint, but maybe she told her mother the child was Carlisle's."

"Maybe, but that doesn't really make sense either. Why would it matter whose baby it was if she wasn't married?" Women didn't sleep around during that time and if they did no one knew about it.

Esme looked up at Rose, "Bella's right. During that time, it would not have mattered. Perhaps, she didn't tell her mother and she just assumed."

"Is it possible that the baby is Carlisle's?" Jasper asked. We all stared at him, trying to make sense of what he said.

Rosalie laughed, "Of course not, you know vampires can't have children."

Jasper thought for a moment before asking, "Has that ever been proven?"

"I'm not sure." Esme said quietly.

"You've got to be kidding me! Give me a phone." Sitting around talking about it was getting us no where and Esme was only becoming more upset, so I called the only person I thought would give me a straight answer without wanting answers himself.

"Bella! I didn't expect to hear from you so soon! To what do I owe the pleasure?"

"Hello Marcus. Can vampires have children?" No reason to beat around the bush. I just needed him to say no, so we could move on from this.

"No, you will not be able to get pregnant once you are turned."

"Can male vampires father children?" Even I could hear the annoyance in my voice.

"Oh, do you think you're with child?"

"Marcus, please answer the question." I begged.

"I only know of it happening twice. It is very rare and we aren't sure why it happens. Perhaps it has something do with their change. Felix has been with hundreds of humans and it has never happened. I wouldn't recommend you trying it Bella."

"I won't I assure you, but why do you say that?"

"Neither mother lived through the birth. The babies are crossbreeds, half human half vampire. They are strong and thirsty like us and when it is time for them to come they don't wait for a proper delivery." I was sure that Abigail had given birth to a crossbreed and didn't understand how other vampires didn't know about this.

"Why didn't anyone warn me?"

"Bella, are you pregnant?"

"No. What happens to the children?"

"I keep in touch with one. He stopped growing at a very young age, but grew at an astronomical rate. He would appear to be about twenty. He lives among humans, and he feeds like a human, but I'm not sure they all do."

"You said you keep in touch with him? He lives among humans? He's…he's alive?"

"Yes. He's immortal Bella, just like us and he lives by the same rules we do."

"Shit." I muttered to myself. Marcus had given me a lot of information and I was stunned.

"I'm sorry Marcus. Thank you, but I have to go."

"I hope you will one day tell me what this was all about." That was the reason I called Marcus. I knew he wouldn't pry.

"Sure, sure, one day. Hey Marcus, one more question."

"Yes."

"Why don't other vampires know?"

"I'm sure there are others who know, but we don't broadcast it. Can you imagine all of the crossbreeds that would be running around if we did?"

"Right, well thank you."

"You're welcome. Talk with you soon Bella."

"Bye."

I shut the phone and handed it back to Emmett. We all sat at the table and stared at each other. I knew they heard my conversation and I'm sure it was a lot of information for them to process. Jasper was the oldest at one hundred and sixty six and not even he had heard of anything like this before.

"We just have to find out what happened to this Eli and clear up the confusion." I said, trying not to make a big deal out of it.

"What about what Marcus said?" Emmett asked.

Esme shook her head, "I don't believe it. I've never heard of anything like this. Carlisle would have said something."

Emmett shrugged, "Maybe he doesn't know." That was my thought exactly, but I didn't want to voice my opinion.

"Maybe." She snapped back.

Jasper could feel the tension and spoke up. "Let's not sit around arguing about it. Why don't we go back to the hotel for tonight? We will come back in the morning after Bella has had her rest." We all got up and started walking toward the exit.

Esme stopped and said, "I think I would like to stay for a while." I was sure she needed some time to herself.

Rosalie gave her a hug and said, "Call me when you're ready to leave."

When we made it outside, Jasper grabbed me, pushed me behind him, and crouched in front of me protectively. "What did you do that for?"

He pointed to our rental car, where Edward was leaning against the passenger door. "Jasper, we're in the middle of the city on a main street, I doubt he's here to hurt me."

Edward began to walk toward us and I could hear a low growl continuously emitting from Jasper's chest. Rosalie and Emmett both stood silent and still.

Edward put his hands up in surrender, "I'm not here to cause problems Jasper. I would just like to speak with Bella."

Jasper didn't come out of his crouch as he spoke, "I warned you to stay away from her."

Edward stopped in front of us. He didn't seem to be concerned with Jasper's warning. "I know. I just need a minute."

I put my hand on Jasper's upper arm and spoke, "Its fine Jasper. Rosalie can come with me, right Edward?"

Edward smiled, "If that's what it will take, then yes."

"Rose would you mind?"

"No, not at all." She hissed in Edward's direction.

I started to walk away, but Jasper stopped me. He turned to Edward and asked, "Where are you going?"

"We can go where ever Bella would like." Edward said in my direction with a smile.

I pointed to a sub shop across the street. "We'll be right over there. I need to eat anyway. I won't be gone long. I love you."

Jasper gave me a chaste kiss on the lips, "I love you too, Darlin'. I won't be too far if you need me."

I nodded and Edward, Rose, and I ran across the road to the sub shop. I ordered my food and in true Edward fashion he insisted on paying. I didn't object…that fucker owed me! We found a booth, I sat next to Rose, and Edward sat across from us. He intertwined his hands on top of the table and didn't say anything.

I started feeling uneasy under his gaze, "I'm sure there's a reason you're here, so please just spit it out."

He looked at me and smirked, "I was admiring your ring."

I smiled, "Oh. Yeah, it's beautiful isn't it?"

His face turned serious, "Bella, why are you doing this? You know you aren't meant to be with Jasper." He slapped his hands down on the table as he ended.

"No, Edward, I don't know that. I love Jasper. I told you that on the phone. I don't know what you think you are going to accomplish by being here, but you are not going to change my mind. You hurt me…twice. I know you think you did the right thing, but that's your problem. You always think you know what's best for everyone else. I'm not going to sit here and bullshit you and tell you I forgive you. I don't. You are lucky that I am sitting here talking to you. I'm not the same as I was when we met, Edward. You changed me. You almost ruined me. If it wasn't for Jake I don't know what would have happened to me and if it wasn't for Jasper, I'm not sure that I would have ever believed in love again."

"I don't know what I thought I was going to accomplish either. I should have gone about this another way. You are not leaving with Jasper!" He shouted.

Rosalie pointed her finger at him, "Don't you talk to her like that, she is not yours Edward!"

He snickered and added, "Stay out of it Rosalie."

He was starting to piss me off. I knew what he wanted when I went with him, but he was being a jerk. "Edward, I am leaving with Jasper. I am going to marry Jasper. I would suggest you find a way to move on. You are making yourself and everyone else around you miserable."

His jaw tensed, "So, that's it. You can move on just like that."

I chuckled a little, "Not just like that. After being left, cheated on, controlled, and lied to."

"I can't and won't stop loving you." He reached for my hand, but I pulled it away.

"I'm sure you'll find a way. You should really give Alice a chance. You all deserve each other. Rose and I should get going."

I started to stand, but Edward started to speak, "Would you at least consider accepting my friendship? I need you in my life."

"I will never be in your life, not as a friend or otherwise. Let's go Rose."

I stood up to leave, but Edward grabbed my arm to stop me. "Let go of me!" I yelled.

His eyes were pitch black and I could tell he was angry…very angry. "Don't make a scene Bella. I am just trying to talk to you."

"You are the one making the scene and you are hurting me."

"Edward, let her go now." Rosalie said, her facial expression matching his.

Edward opened his mouth to speak, but before he could the manager came from around the counter. "Sir, you need to leave before I call the police."

Edward dropped my arm and looked at me in shock. "I'm so sorry, Bella." He said before running out the door.

"Are you alright ma'am?" The manager asked.

I shook my head, but said, "Yes. Thank you."

Rose looked at me with concern in her eyes, "Let me see your arm Bella." I sat down and lifted my sleeve. I winced as her fingers traced the area Edward's hand had been.

Rosalie gasped, "It's already bruised pretty badly. I don't think he realized he was hurting you. He probably won't bother you again."

I stood up and straightened myself. "It doesn't matter because I'll never trust him enough to be alone with him." I bent over to grab my bag and turned back to Rose, "Hey. Don't say anything to Jasper yet. I'll tell him once we get back, but I don't want him going after Edward."

"Edward deserves for Jasper to go after him." She grabbed her bag and stood up.

"Not really, he didn't realize he was hurting me. Besides, he'll get what he deserves…eventually." I knew Edward didn't mean to hurt me and I didn't want to deal with any more drama today.

Rosalie and I left the sub shop after that and found Emmett and Jasper waiting by the car.

Jasper ran up to me and pulled me close to him, "What happened?"

I laughed, "Impatient much? We'll talk about it at the hotel."

We drove back to the hotel in silence. I was grateful Rosalie let me handle things with Jasper in my own way. I knew he would be upset that Edward touched me, but it really wasn't a big deal. When we got to the hotel, Jasper got our bags out of the car and I said goodnight to Emmett and Rose. We headed for our room and by the time we were inside I was ready to go to bed. I needed a shower and wanted to spend time with Jasper, but those things would have to wait. It had been twenty seven hours since I had any sleep and that topped with the days events, had done me in.

I walked around our suite until I reached our bedroom. It didn't matter where anything else was or what it looked like, I just wanted my bed. I started to get undressed to change into my pajamas when Jasper came in the room. "What did you do to your arm?"

I looked down at my bruise and groaned, "Edward did it, but he didn't mean to. He didn't realize he was hurting me."

Jasper grabbed my arm lightly to inspect the damage, "That's bullshit Bella. I've grabbed you pretty rough and never left a mark."

I stroked his cheek gently, "It's over Jasper. Please just let it go."

"What did he say to you?" He pulled me over to the bed and we sat.

I told Jasper everything that happened with Edward. He was pleased I didn't let Edward charm his way back into my life. I could tell he had been worried and I was disappointed that he doubted me. Jasper and I didn't talk much after that, we laid in silence, and Jasper held me until I fell asleep.

The next morning I woke up and Jasper was gone. I got out of bed and looked around the suite, but he wasn't there. I thought maybe he had gone to get me breakfast, so I went to get ready. When I walked into the bathroom there was a note sitting on the counter.

Darlin',

I'm in Rose's room. Get ready and meet me there.

Love,

J

I couldn't imagine anything being so important that Jasper would leave with out me. I put on a pot of coffee and jumped in the shower. I dressed quickly and grabbed my coffee and granola bar on my way out the door. I knocked on Rosalie's door and Jasper answered.

I couldn't read his facial expression and he didn't speak. He led me over to the living room and that's when I notice everyone sitting around staring nervously at Carlisle.

"What's he doing here?" I asked pointing to him.

"Bella!" Esme said in warning.

"Well, you all know how I feel about him-"

I stopped when he turned around to look at me. It wasn't Carlisle at all. "Who is that?" I asked as I looked frantically around the room.

Esme stood up and laid her hand on the mans shoulder, "Bella, this is Eli Cullen."

He stood up and I went over to shake his hand, but I couldn't find the words to greet him. I couldn't get past his face. "Wow. You look so similar."

He threw his head back in laughter, "That's what everyone keeps saying."

"How did you find him?" I asked looking over at Jasper.

Jasper took my hand, "Esme did it. She stayed at the library for a while last night and got a few leads. Turns out Eli is a teacher at the high school here."

"You've been in Rochester this whole time?" I asked in shock.

He cleared his throat before answering, "Yes. There were times when I didn't go by Cullen, but I have been in Rochester my whole life."

"Wow."

"Bella why don't you come sit down." Esme said.

I went to sit next to Esme and Jasper took a seat on my other side. I couldn't stop staring at Eli the similarity between him in Carlisle was astonishing, however, Eli looked human. He had Carlisle's blonde hair, but the most remarkable blue eyes I'd ever seen.

"I'm sure you have lots of questions." Eli said. I could feel the blush rise in my cheeks. I was sure he had noticed me staring.

"No. Yes! I just don't know where to start." And, I didn't. There was so much I wanted to know about Eli Cullen.

Esme put her hand on my knee, "Why don't we fill you in on what we already know and then we'll go from there?"

"Okay." I said breathlessly.

She started, "As you know Abigail died giving birth. Eli was raised by her mother."

"Wait. Sorry. Did you're grandmother know about…vampires?" I whispered.

Eli chuckled, "Yes. My grandmother knew about Carlisle. After my mother found out she was pregnant, she went to her and told her. Of course she thought she was crazy, until I was born. My grandmother raised me, but I was full grown by the age of ten."

I nodded at Eli before turning to Esme, "Sorry Esme, please continue."

Esme continued, "I am sure you want to know about Abigail, but from what Eli has told us there isn't much to tell. She found out she was pregnant shortly after Carlisle left. She tried to find him, but couldn't. She died during the birthing process. Carlisle had no idea. For years Eli's grandmother encouraged him to find him, but he didn't nor did he want to. He has remained in Rochester, working on and off. He was much easier to find then his mother."

I was so confused, "No one ever noticed you were here?"

"No. I changed names, houses, and jobs every few years." He shifted slightly in his chair and I wondered if we made him uncomfortable.

"Would you like to meet Carlisle now that you have met his family?" I asked.

"Esme has told me some of their history and what is happening now. If it would help your family I would be willing to meet him." I didn't want to correct him and tell him his father was definitely not my family.

"Are you here alone?"

"Yes. I don't have any family." I wondered if he was mated, but I took his answer for a no.

I looked at him for a moment, "Do you drink blood?"

He winked at me, "I like blood, but I don't drink it. I eat, just the same as you."

I felt like I was asking too much, but I wasn't even close to finished. "I'm sorry for the questions. I don't know what to think. I thought vampires couldn't have children."

He smirked and looked over at Jasper, "Yes, that's what I've been told. Your fiancé has expressed his concern?"

Why would Jasper be concerned?

I looked over at Jasper for an explanation, "What concerns, Jasper?"

Coming up: What's going on with Jasper? More Eli!

I just wanted to let you guys know that once UR is done I will do a series of outtakes. One will be the hunt that Emmett, Jasper, and Rose went on. A few of Jacob stuff we didn't see. Like...what happened with Lauren in the bathroom at the party and with the Volturi. If there is anything you would like to see let me know.