Disclaimer: Everything Twilight, including the characters L belong to Stephanie. I just like playing with them.

BELLA'S POV

If I thought falling asleep in Paul's arms was great, waking in them was even better. Leaning over I placed a small kiss on his lips and unwrapped myself from his arms. Today was the day that they were going to be meeting up with James, and I was just a bit to nervous to be laying around. I needed to be doing something. Climbing out of bed, I quickly threw on a pair of shorts and a t-shirt, and made my way downstairs to start a pot of coffee.

Looking at the clock I noticed it was almost six. Sam would be here soon. Pulling out the eggs and bacon from the fridge I went to work making breakfast. Just as the coffee was finished, and I poured myself a cup, I heard someone clear there throat from behind me. Turning around I came face to face with Brady.

"Morning Brady, are you hungry?" I asked.

"A little." He said turning to sit at the island.

"What time is Collin coming over?"

"He said he'd be here around eight with Emily, Kim and Claire."

"Ah…okay." I said turning back to the stove to make him a plate of food.

"Morning beautiful" I heard come from the doorway.

Turning around I made my way to him quickly and wrapped my arms around him.

"Morning. Breakfast is almost ready. Why don't you go sit down. Do you want some coffee?" I asked.

"Coffee sounds great." He said moving to sit beside Brady.

"Did you sleep okay Brady?" He asked, a little worry in his tone, and I was brought into a quick memory, of Paul sitting and talking to Brady yesterday on the side of the house. I didn't know what was said but I did know they were having a deep discussion.

"Yeah…I just might move in here. That bed upstairs is so much more comfortable than the one at my house… and at least Bella here knows how to cook." He said chuckling.

"Well eat up….Sam should be here soon, and if you want more, you better get to chewing before he shows up." I said smirking.

"Before who shows up?" Sam said coming from the front room.

"Speak of the devil." Brady whispered.

"Is that bacon I smell Bella?" Sam came in sniffing.

"Sure is… grab yourself a stool, do you want some coffee?" I asked.

"Sure, sounds great."

I quickly went to work making another plate for Sam, and then making a few cups of coffee for Paul, Sam and myself. Grabbing a glass of orange juice for Brady, I went to the island and sat down opposite them. The conversation flowed smoothly, as always, and when Sam said that Quil and Emmett got into trouble again by Esme shortly after we left, we started laughing. I guess the boys were playing some sort of game out back, which resulted in Quil's stick being thrown threw Esme's glass living room door. Esme actually made them sit in time out, which I thought was hysterical.

In no time at all breakfast was over and Paul offered to do the dishes, which I was kind of thankful for. Brady of course dried them, and put them away. If it weren't for the guys leaving in a little while to meet up with a sadistic vamp, it would have been the picture perfect moment. Making my way into the living room, Sam pulled me aside.

"Bella I wanted to talk to you for a little bit." He said

"Okay Sam…shoot."

"I don't want you to leave the house today. Stay inside. Order pizza, whatever, just don't leave. Brady and Collin will be here with you, but I still don't want to take any chances." He said worry evident in his tone.

"No problem. I actually pulled some movies out, and a few games to play with the boys. I promise I wont go anywhere Sam." I said looking up to him.

Then he surprised the shit out of me. He reached out and pulled me into a hug. He held on really tight, effectively cutting off some of my air flow.

"Sam…cant…breath." I said. He quickly placed me back on my feet. "What was that all about?" I asked.

"I don't know. I just feel like you're a massive part of our family, and I don't know what any of us will do if we lost you. The idea alone is a little nerve wracking." He said.

"Trust me Sam, I'm not going anywhere. We'll be right here when you guys get back. Hell I may even have dinner ready." I said with my best smile. I just hope it didn't look to fake.

"Okay okay break the love fest up. Collin and the girls will be here shortly and you two don't want to give anyone the wrong idea do you?" Paul said from the doorway.

"Wrong idea, what are you talking about Paul. What makes you think I've got the wrong idea?" I said winking to Sam, and resting my hand on his chest. He got the picture quickly and started rubbing small circles on my back.

"Oh hell no." He said rushing over to me and picking me up, throwing me on to the couch. I was laughing so hard the tears were falling. "Sam I'm sorry, but you can never live up to this." He said looking behind him to a laughing Sam in the doorway.

"Uh-huh." Sam said turning and walking back towards the kitchen.

"Are you trying to tease me Ms. Swan?" He asked turning back towards me.

"I don't know. Is it working Mr. Meraz?" I whispered.

"Aw come on not again." We heard come from the doorway.

"Is it already eight o'clock, shit Collin, leave and come back in twenty minutes." Paul said nuzzling into my neck.

"Hell no. I smell food, and I know Bella fucking cooked."

"Watch your mouth Collin." I said sitting up, which caused Paul to find himself on the floor.

"Hey Bella." Emily and Kim said, one coming to sit on each side of me on the couch and setting Claire on the floor with some of her toys.

"Morning. There's coffee in the kitchen." I said.

"Paul…go away, go play with the boys. Its girl time now." Kim spoke, glaring at a flustered Paul.

"Has everyone forgotten that this is my house?" He said standing and walking to the door.

"Oh you know you love us Paul." Kim said again at his retreating form.

"Yeah… lord knows why though." He said leaving the room.

"Love you babe." I called out

"Love you too hun." and he was gone.

"So….Bella….how good is it?" Kim asked turning to look at me.

"Hell no….I am not getting into this right now Kim." I said standing and making my way to the laundry room.

LLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL

It was almost eleven thirty, and the guys were getting ready to head out. Most of the morning, I stayed to myself, keeping busy to keep the reminder of what was to come out of my head. With each passing minute I was becoming more and more of a nervous wreck.

"We have to go hun." I heard from behind me.

"Already?" I asked, the tears coming uncontrollably now.

"Yeah… we'll be back in a few hours. I promise. Just relax and watch a few movies or play some games or something with the guys."

Easy for him to say.

"It wont be that easy." I said pulling him to me and pressing my face into his shirt. Inhaling deeply.

"I know…. I love you Bella." He said leaning down and pressing his lips to mine. I eagerly returned it, never wanting it to break. Pulling away slowly I whispered back to him.

"I love you Paul… so much. Bring everyone back."

"I will." He turned and started walking out the door with Sam hot on his heels. "Keep an eye on her boys." I heard him tell Collin and Brady and then he was gone.

I had a sick feeling in the pit of my stomach…something wasn't right, and I was scared shitless that one of the guys was going to be coming home hurt. I dropped to my knees as the sobs wracked through my body.

"It's okay Bella." I heard as two smaller arms wrapped around me. "Everything's going to be okay."

"I cant help it Brady." I cried into him.

"Why don't we get up and go in the living room. Collin is on the phone ordering a few pizza's. Maybe we can play Jenga or something." He said trying to lighten the mood.

I quickly stood, trying to pull myself together.

"Come on…lets go." I said grabbing his hand, and pulling him to the living room.

Even though everyone was still worried, we managed to come together and play a few amusing rounds of Jenga. Collin and Brady lost a couple of times, there hands just a bit to big to pull the little blocks out without collapsing the tower.

Deciding that the games were becoming boring, Collin stood and put a movie in. I went out to the kitchen with Emily to get a few snacks when my cell started ringing. Reaching for it quickly I snapped it open and put it to my ear.

"Hello?" I asked.

"Bella… thank god I've been trying to reach you for a few days."

"I haven't heard my phone ring Phil. What's going on?" I asked.

I could hear the tension in his voice from the other end.

"Hunny it's Renee." He said and I dropped to my knees.

"Phil…what's going on? Don't be cryptic, just tell me." I said.

"She was in an accident hunny… I'm so sorry… she didn't make it." He said sobbing.

"Why the hell hasn't anyone called me?" I asked.

"I did try calling… I even left messages."

"What kind of accident Phil?"

"I'm not 100% sure hunny, but they said that she died almost instantly. She lost control and hit a tree and her car caught fire because of a gas leak…. I'm so sorry hunny."

I could handle this right now…it was all to much.

"I have to go Phil. I cant handle this right now. I'll call you later."

"Okay hunny. I'll talk to you later."

The line went dead. I just sat there staring at the floor.

"This is all just too fucking much." I whispered to myself.

"Bella….Bella hunny what's wrong?" Emily said coming to kneel next to me.

"It's Renee." I whispered.

"What about her?"

"She's dead." I cried into my hands.

"Oh hunny.. I'm so sorry" she said wrapping her arms around me.

I quickly picked up my phone and started going through my missed calls. He said he left messages, and that he called a few times. I know I forgot my phone here quite a bit, but there were never any missed calls from anyone. What the fuck is going on.

Brady came in a few minutes later. Picking me up, he brought me into the living room, and sat down with me in his lap. Cradling me, kind of how a parent does with there child. He was rubbing my back and telling me it was going to be okay. I only hoped he was right. I had to much going on right now. I didn't need anything else.

"What time is it?" I asked

"Almost twelve thirty." Collin said after a few minutes.

Great they should be meeting up with James and Irina, any time now, if they haven't already. My body started trembling, and Brady held me tighter. A few minutes later the there was a knock at the door.

"The pizza's here I'll get it." I said standing and walking to my purse. "I'll be right there." I yelled towards the door.

Grabbing my wallet, I made my way towards the door. Opening it fear wracked my body.

"Hello, Bella."

"What are you doing here." I said shaking.

"Ah, your friends are so naive. I've actually come to see you." He said stepping closer and running his finger down my face.

"I saw your mother a couple of days ago… she sends her regards. Although she didn't taste as good as you. You really shouldn't leave your cell phone laying around though." He whispered leaning closer to me. I froze.

"You killed her." I screamed.

Everything happened so fast, I was being pulled away from the door by someone, as a huge wolf ran past me, diving at James knocking him out the door. Looking behind me I knew who it was.

"BRADY….NOOOO."

Sorry about the cliffy…let me know what you think.