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EPOV

The flight to Chicago went well, despite boarding at five a.m. and Jake having never been on a plane. At first, he was excited, but as we took off, he became tense. Once we were in the air, though, he relaxed back into it and had fun looking out the window. All in all, it went fine and now he knows what to expect.

His transfusion also went as well as we expected. It fucking sucked to be around Dr. Prick and act all nice and shit, but you do what you do for your kids. I mean, even I have to admit that the fucker is good at his job and knows what he's talking about.

As we go through baggage claim, the excitement is bubbling through Seth. It's palpable. He can't wait to show Jake everything he can think of about his former home.

Yeah, I said former and it makes me a little nostalgic, but it is what it is. Bella and Jake are in Seattle and that's where Seth and I will be, too. And if sometime in the future they're willing to make a move to Chicago, then we'll be all for that, too.

"Look, Daddy. There comes my suitcase," Seth yells, pointing to the blue luggage making its way toward us.

I chuckle at his excited ass. "I got it, dude." I reach over and grab it off the conveyor and at the same time notice mine and Bella's coming up a little farther back.

"It gots my stuff, too," Jake points out.

"Yes, sweetie," Bella mollifies him. "It has both of your things in it. Just like Daddy's has mine and his things in it."

"You shared suitcases, too?" Seth asks with wide eyes. "Like me and Jake did?"

"Sure did, honey," she answers with a smile.

"Cool," he replies.

I just shake my head and finish grabbing our luggage. The boys grab the handle to theirs and roll it behind them, like the big boys they try to be. With Bella holding Seth's other hand and Jake's in mine, we start making our way out of the airport and to the parking terminal where Jay and Vic are waiting with my Volvo.

When we finally make it there, my brother immediately goes in for a bone-crushing hug. "Man, it's so good to see you," he says, slapping my back. Then he pulls back and props his hands on my shoulders. "Let me look at you."

I shrug his hands off and roll my eyes. "It's only been a few weeks, bro, dang."

He smirks and I know already he's going to say something stupid so I warn him with my eyes. Apparently he gets the hint because he leaves it cryptic. "Yeah, but so much has changed."

"Yeah, yeah," I shake my head and move to Vic, placing my hands on her even larger belly. "How you doing in there, sweet girl? Mom and Dad taking good care of you?"

Vic giggles and wraps her arms around my neck as best she can. "You know we are. It's so good to see you … all of you … here … together," she says lowly in my ear.

I squeeze her a little tighter to acknowledge her words and pull back, leaving a kiss on her cheek. She doesn't linger on me though; she heads straight for Bella, hugging the life out of her with huge smiles on both their faces. My own smile curls up in response.

Jay bumps my shoulder with his. "Look at you, man. Getting all happy and shit because your girl is hugging my wife." He leans closer and whispers, "Love." Then moves back and ignores my wide-eyed look.

Fuck! What is with these people and their pushing this love shit on me? I thought I was in love once before and I guess I was … sorta, but it taught me a lot and I'm never jumping headfirst into a situation like that again.

When … if?

I don't know, fuck!

One day, maybe I'll love her and when it happens, I'll shout it from the rooftops. But until then, where we are right now is perfect.

Besides, we just became a real couple.

"Come on, Daddy. I ready to show Jake my room," Seth yells a little too loudly while tugging on my shirt tail.

I tussle his hair. "All right, dudes. Let's load up," I announce to the boys.

I hit the unlock button and let Bella get the boys settled while I load our two bags in the trunk. After that's done, I walk to Vic, who's standing at the passenger side of their car. "So what's the plan?" she asks as I approach.

I have to stop and think about it before I can answer her. There's so much I want to do while we're here, so much to show Bella and Jake. But the most important thing is to speak with Jay and Vic, preferably in private.

Jay's standing with the driver's door open, arms propped on the roof of their car waiting for me to answer Vic. I sigh and run my hand through my hair. "It's pretty important that Bella and I speak with you two, alone, if possible, and as soon as possible I think would be best."

Jay nods. "So tell us what you need, bro. Our boys are at home with Mom right now. You want us to follow you over to yours? Those two"―he nods to my back seat where Seth and Jake are sitting―"will probably be so wrapped up in Seth's room that they won't bother us for a little while."

I think about that for a minute and decide there's no time like the present. This is what we made the trip for, and frankly, I'm ready to get it out there and have them know what we're asking of them.

"Okay, let me go somewhere and get lunch on the way," I finally respond.

Jay immediately starts shaking his head. "No way, bro. You go get your family settled at your house and we'll get lunch, drop some by for our boys and see you at your house soon."

My shoulders sag in relief. I fucking love my brother. "Yeah, man, thanks. We'll see you shortly then."

He smirks and gives me the thumbs up before both he and Vic climb into their car and pull away. I watch them the whole time, thanking God I was blessed with the best brother ever.

~~~~~Sharp Left~~~~~

When we park in my garage, I turn the ignition off and take a deep breath. This is it, time to share my home with the people that really matter to me.

Seth breaks me from my thoughts. "Daddy, get us out. Come on, I wanna show Jake my stuff!" he rushes.

I turn and look to Bella only to notice she's giving me a soft, caring look. She fucking knows. She knows this is a big thing for me and she's willing to give me the few seconds I need to get myself together.

But Seth isn't. "Hurry up, Daddy!" he chants over and over. Soon Jake joins him and I let a smile spread over my face and climb from the car.

After unbuckling them both, I grab Bella's hand and lead them into my home. We enter through the mudroom that's right off the kitchen―my gourmet, top-notch kitchen with every gadget a chef would ever dream of owning.

Seth immediately grabs Jake's arm and starts tugging him toward the stairs. "Come on, let's go see my room."

"Hold up, Seth," I stop him. "Maybe you should show Mama your room, too." I lift my brow in her direction. She smiles in thanks and starts toward the boys.

While she's upstairs, I grab our bags from the car and bring them up. Stopping in Seth's room first, I drop their bag just inside the door. "Just leave this here," I say. "And Mama or I will unpack for you in a little while."

"Okay, Daddy," Seth answers. "Where Mama gonna stay?" he asks, holding up his little hands.

Bella's head snaps in my direction, her eyes wide. "I'm sure you have a guest room I can stay in," she answers him, not taking her eyes off me.

"But Jake shared my suitcase and he stay wif me. Why you not stay wif Daddy then?" he asks her.

And I have to smile because the kid has a point. But more than that, all her fears have been over what the boys might think and it seems they have a simple solution. At least Seth does anyway.

Bella is staring at me with a look that says, 'Answer him,' so I do. "You don't care if Mama stays with Daddy then?" I smirk at Bella's wide-eyed look.

"No, silly. Mamas and daddies posed to stay together," Seth answers with a shrug.

My brows rise. "Ah, okay. What about you, buddy? Do you care if Mama stays in my room?" I ask Jake, who's listening intently to mine and Seth's conversation.

He looks at Bella, then back at me. "I don't care if Mama sleep wif you." He shrugs and turns back to Bella with imploring eyes. "Do you want to Mama?"

Bella's eyes become slits for one second before she puts on a smile and turns to Jake. "I don't know, sweetie," she says through gritted teeth. "I haven't really thought about where I'll be sleeping."

"Oh," he says. "Well, I sleepin' wif Seth in here so you can stay wif Daddy."

"She sure can, buddy. I don't mind sharing my room one bit," I say in my most innocent voice while giving her the sexiest stare-through-you look I have in my arsenal. The one that makes chills race across her skin and hairs stand on end.

"Come on, Jake," Seth says. "Let's build a house." He calls him over to his Lego table, both of us forgotten.

"Come on, Bella." I hold out my hand. "Let me show you to our room."

She huffs, but then rolls her eyes and takes my hand. "You never do give up, do you?"

"Not when it's something worth the effort." I wink.

She squeezes my hand and places her lips close to my ear. "You're right, we are worth it."

With a nod in her direction, I smile and lead her to a place that I've never shared with another woman.

~~~~~Sharp Left~~~~~

With the boys settled in front of the TV, their food on the coffee table, and Bella, Jay, Vic and I surround the kitchen table, it's time we addressed what this trip was really about.

I'm nervous, but not. I know my brother and Vic will do anything in their power to help Jake, so I'm not afraid to ask them. It's just an emotional moment for me and saying the words aloud, actually posing the question, will change our whole reality.

My son has a cure and it's growing inside of Vic right this instant.

"So," Jay says, wiping his fingers on his napkin. "Spill." Straight to the point, that's my brother.

I put my burger down on my plate and grab Bella's hand, placing both of them on the table between us. "Okay, let me start by saying that we want you to consider what we're asking after you've heard us out. We want to give you the full story before you react."

Jay nods and looks to Vic, who's watching me with furrowed brows. "Is something the matter?" she asks.

I give her a reassuring smile. "No, Vic, nothing is wrong, but what I'm about to ask is a big question and I don't want you to feel obligated because I'm asking." Then I shake my head. "No, fuck that, I do want you to say yes, but I also know you will." I reach over and squeeze her hands that are clasped in front of her. "Just hear us out and you'll see."

She nods, a concerned look still marring her brow. "Okay, go ahead then, Edward." She glances at our clasped hands. "You're making me anxious."

I blow out a deep breath and start talking.

I explain it all. Everything Carlisle said to me during Jake's visit last week. Vic has seven weeks until her due date, so we need to get the cord blood donation set up the sooner, the better. I can tell a couple times that one of them has a question, but I continue on, wanting them to have as much information as I can give.

By the time I'm at the end of my speech, Bella has my hand in a death-grip and both of our knuckles are turning white. I never thought about it before, but maybe some of her reservations over this not being Jake's cure, were from not knowing what Jay and Vic would say. Maybe, she was afraid they'd refuse. It makes so much more sense if I think about it like that.

I pull my hand from hers and wrap my arm around her shoulder, pulling her as close to me as possible. I can feel the nerves running through her body, and it makes me want to pull her into my lap. I had no fucking idea she was so anxious over this conversation.

She hid it well.

And I'm not sure how I feel about that.

On the one hand, it's my family, not hers so I can see where she'd be unsure, but that's what I'm for. Why didn't she talk to me about this? Doesn't she know that I'm here for her?

Jay clears his throat; bringing me out of my thoughts and making me focus my attention on him. "So Carlisle is sure that Leah is going to be a match?" He places his hand over Vic's considerable bump.

I nod slowly. "Yes, even if she isn't a perfect match, using cord blood allows for a certain degree of mismatch."

"And this is collected from the umbilical cord after delivery?" he asks, even though it's already been explained.

Again, I nod, swallowing thickly.

"And did you somehow think that we'd say no?" he asks, looking incredulous.

I squeeze Bella a little closer before answering him. "Not at all. But it is a huge question and some anxiety over your response was warranted."

"Some?" He snorts. "I'm sorry, bro, but Bella looks like she might pass out any minute."

I pull back and really look at her. She's deathly pale and sweat has broken out on her brow. My palm immediately goes to her cheek. "Baby, why didn't you tell me you were so afraid of their answer?"

She purses her lips and shakes her head.

I immediately start shaking mine firmer. "No, stop it." I push a curl behind her ear. "You should've talked to me about this. Besides them being my family, that's what I'm here for. I'm yours," I whisper softly, hurt that she's been terrified of this moment and I had no idea.

Tears start leaking from her eyes. "I'm sorry," she croaks. "I … I didn't want to count on something not knowing how they'd feel." Her eyes glance to where Jay and Vic are sitting, both with looks of concern on their faces.

Vic gets up and comes around the table, placing her hand on Bella's shoulder. "Oh, sweetie, we'd never deny our help. Ever," she stresses. "We'd do anything in our power to help Jake."

Bella starts nodding and crying harder, burying her face in her hands. Vic glances at me, looking so sad that my heart breaks for them both. She then goes over to the sink to wet a towel and returns, offering it to me.

I pry Bella's hands from her face and tilt it up so I can soothingly rub the cloth over her tear-soaked cheeks. "Shh, Bella. It's all right."

I clean her face and pull her to me, where she buries her face in my neck and cries and cries and cries. All we can do is let her get it out. The hidden emotions have taken their toll and now that the moment is here, she can hold it no longer.

Her prayers have been answered.

Her fears have been relieved.

With one conversation, her world has been set right.

As her tears come to a close and she's left only sniffling, Jay gets up from his seat and comes to stand by his wife, who's looking on helplessly. My eyes warn him to take it easy as this was so unexpected even for me.

"Pfft," he blows me off. His hand reaches out and runs down Bella's head, stroking her mahogany hair. Then he leans closer to her. "Bella, honey. Come on, the least you could do is thank us," he says with a chuckle.

It's a joke and I can feel her laughter in my neck. I roll my eyes. Leave it to Jay to clear the air with one stupid sentence.

She finally raises her head and her red, teary eyes land on my brother. "Thank you, Jay"―then to my sister-in-law―"Vic, I don't know how I can ever repay you." Her eyes water again.

Vic steps closer and rubs down Bella's back. "I told you, sweetie. No need. Jake is our family too." Bella stands and hugs Jay first, then wraps her arms around Vic and they both hug with tears rolling down their cheeks, speaking quietly between themselves.

Jay rolls his eyes in their direction. "Women."

I chuckle at his dumbass, knowing he's trying to lighten the atmosphere. "Whatever, man."

"What?" he questions, with a shrug. "Can't live with 'em, can't live without 'em."

When the women are done with their lovefest, I hand Bella her towel and grab one for Vic, passing it over. "Thanks, Edward." She smiles a teary smile.

"All right," Jay speaks up. "Enough of the sappy. Let's talk about what needs to be done."

So we do.

We agree to meet at the banking center Monday and try to do the paperwork before we go back home. With a plan in motion, Jay and Vic leave us so I can show Bella and Jake a little of Seth's home state and mine.

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Later that night, Bella lies in my arms as she sleeps.

This was a day of anxiety that led to a huge relief and it took its toll on her emotionally. After the boys had been settled in Seth's bed for the night, we retired too―together for the first time.

We undressed quickly and crawled under the covers, where I silently assured her that her dreams came true today. She fell asleep in my arms, limbs tangled as close as she could get. As I run my fingers through her silky hair, her chest rising and falling with a steady beat, I can't help but think over today's events.

I think of Bella's shocked eyes when Seth asked her where she was going to sleep.

I think of Bella's smile when we drove down the Magnificent Mile.

I think of Bella's excitement as we walked the boys through Millennium Park.

I think of Bella's wonder as we rode to the top of the Sears Tower.

And then I think of the tears.

Bella's tears as she realized our son would have his cure.

And it's then that I know …

I fucking love her.

Realization has landed!

Any guesses on what's next?

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