Title: Never Known

Chapter 28

Author: Britt

Disclaimer: I own Paige, Emma, Abby, Stacy, Amy, and Alex. I also sorta own Detective Cheney...though Ben could have an uncle whose a cop so who really knows. lol. All the rest are owned by the wonderful and talented SM!

Chapter Summary: This is present day…Bella is 22, Paige is 23, Emma and Abby are 7. Edward and Alice are 22. Emmett, Rosalie and Jasper are 23.


Emma

I heard nothing when I woke up to go potty. I peeked out my door, but nobody was downstairs. I ran to my window and was confused. Mommy was laying in Eddie's lap, Aunt Paige was crying and everyone looked sad. I ran into Abby's room and shook her awake.

"Something is wrong!"

I told her what I heard and saw and we ran downstairs. When we walked outside I saw Eddie run at an ugly guy and Grandpa Charlie trying to hold him back.

"EDDIE!!!!!" I screamed when I saw my mommy. Her eyes were closed and it looked like she was sleeping, but Grandpa Carlisle was moving her and she wasn't waking up.


Edward

I struggled with Charlie who was trying to hold me back. My entire focus was on the man whom had taken my beloved's childhood away.

"EDDIE!!!!!"

I turned towards the sound and saw Emma with tears streaming down her little face. I broke out of Charlie's hold and sprinted towards Emma who threw herself into my arms sobbing.

"Eddie, what's wrong with mommy?"

I held Emma tightly and rubbed her back, trying to calm her down.

"Shh honey it's okay."

I felt a hand on my shoulder and looked to meet my mother's worried green eyes.

"Your father called the police as well as an ambulance. They are both on their way."

I nodded and continued to try and soothe the young girl in my arms whom held half of my heart.

"Will she be okay Eddie?"

I didn't want to tell her a lie and say that she would be fine because I didn't know, so I simply told the truth.

"I hope so sweetheart, I hope so."


Bella

My head hurt, that was the first thing I noticed. I knew from the brightness shining through my eyelids that I was in a hospital. My theory was confirmed when I felt my hand and felt a tug on my hand (an IV maybe?) and heard a beeping sound throughout the room (definitely a heart monitor…). I shrugged mentally and started to let sleep take me back under. I was almost out when I hear the door open. I tried to open my eyes, but they were too heavy so I settled for listening.


Edward

I held Emma in my arms while she pushed open the door. We had all seen Bella once already, but Emma wanted to say goodnight before I took her home. Since Emma had seen Bella at the house she had not let go of me. I was definitely not complaining since I loved the little girl. I didn't quite understand the feeling that I had for Emma, but it was strong. I knew I loved her, but it was stronger than that. I was protective of her, I wanted to shield her from all the horrors in the world and keep her young and innocent forever.

"Can she hear me Eddie?"

I smiled and dropped a kiss on her forehead.

"Talk to her like she can hear you, and I bet she can."

She nodded and I took her over so she could sit on the bed next to Bella.

"Hi momma."

Emma's sweet little voice said to the still unconscious Bella.

"I came to say goodnight because Eddie and I have to go home. Please wake up soon. I miss you, love you momma."

I wiped a tear from my eye when I saw Emma place a kiss on Bella's forehead.


Bella

I felt a kiss son my forehead and I couldn't believe how much my baby was growing up.

"I love you too baby." I croaked out, immediately wishing my throat wasn't so dry and scratchy.

"MOMMA!" Emma cried before throwing herself into my arms.

"Omf!" I smiled behind Emma at Edward who looked extremely relieved. He immediately went into the bathroom and came back out with a glass of water. He held it up to my lips (thankfully he had put a straw in it) and let me take a few sips before sitting it back down.

"Hey." I crooked my finger, motioning him to me. When he bent down I kissed him gently on the lips.

"Thanks for taking care of her for me."

He grinned and nodded.

"Anytime."


Edward

"Eddie, will you let me and mommy talk for a few moments by ourselves?"

I nodded.

"Sure honey. I'll be right outside if you need me okay?"

I threw a grin at them before walking out the door. The door wasn't fully shut all the way when I heard Emma's sweet little voice.

"Momma, we need to talk about Eddie."


TBC! I know, another short one, but once again, this is where it needed to end!