A/N: Rachel's baby shower is finally here! I considered all of the baby names but I really thought this would be perfect for Rachel's twins. I will of course use another name for Emily's baby too and possibly more if we get more children in the story. I want to get you reviewers really involved in this story so leave your thoughts and predictions, anything you'd like. Now back to the story.

Chapter 28: Mountain Sound

Rachel POV:

I really am so happy that Jake and Nessie will understand the joys of being parenthood like Becky and soon like me. The doctor suspects I'll have the twins between the next two months. I'm so excited to get to know my two little ones and love them endlessly. Today was my baby shower/ gender reveal party. After a few games and gift opening, Paul and I would open the box that would show everyone the babies' gender with either the colors pink or blue. We thought it would be a cool idea to include the twins' names on the balloons too.

Rebecca would come half an hour before the party to help make salad and small sandwiches. I was really thankful that Ness volunteered to make the three layer cake. My feet were really killing me. Jake and Paul were in the living room putting helium in our pink and blue balloons. Paul thought it was funny sucking up the helium and saying ridiculous jokes with a high pitched voice. I was sitting at table wrapping up the last of the party flavors and having a conversation about baby clothes with Nessie. She's always been happy with Jake but even more now since they found out they're expecting. Jake was kind enough to go hunting for her this morning when she got sick and now she's a happy camper. I'm so glad my morning sickness days are over.

"When I met Jake, I felt that anything was possible and I was right." Nessie sighed happily.

"I know exactly how you feel. I thought I'd be sad forever about Mom until Paul came in and changed everything." I smiled a little, "So are you rooting for a boy or a girl."

"I'd love to have a little girl to play dress up with and I'd also love a little boy to buy trucks for. I just can't decide, but I think having a healthy little bundle of joy is more important."

Baby A started to kick like crazy and I moved my hand to where it was. The kicks felt more painful now that I am in my final trimester. I didn't mind too much though, even if those two push on my bladder and make it hard to breathe, I love them with all my heart.

Jake and Nessie would leave La Push tonight so they could check up with her grandfather and tell the rest of the family about their new addition. They promised that they'd come down to see the twins but I was still weepy. Damn these pregnancy hormones. I can recall the night where I woke Paul up in three o'clock in the morning to get me a scoop of butter pecan ice cream and ended up falling asleep by the time he came home. I expected him to be a little moody when he woke up, but instead he treated me like his princess. It's funny how this imprinting thing works.

"Nessie you're going to be spoiled by my brother, I just know it." I laughed softly.

"He already has been." I saw her lips curve into a small smile,"It's so sweet seeing this gentle side of him. He helped me out of bed this morning and gave me this delicious cup of mountain lion blood. What more can a girl ask for?"

If he's acting this bad now, once she starts nearing the end he'll watch over her like a hawk. Paul was already bad. God forbid I ever do something for myself. I'm pregnant, not disabled. As irritating as it is, I still appreciated it greatly. He is a first time father after all, Becky told me that Solomon was a complete spaz during her first pregnancy and when Blake came around he was much more relaxed. I'm about to be a mother of two, I have no idea if I'll be able to handle a third child. Time will tell.

"Ness, you really should sign up for one of those mommy-daddy preparation classes. They're really good and it gives me some confidence that I'll be able to get through giving birth to two little stinkers." I mentioned.

"Oh really? What do they teach?"

"First week, they go through how a woman's body will change during the course of the pregnancy. Second week, they give you a short little CPR session for babies. Third week, they teach us breathing techniques and what to do to get through contractions."

"Imagine your brother in one of those classes." Nessie snickered, "I think I'll go to one of those classes towards the end of my pregnancy, if I'm anything like my mom this baby will come faster than a fully human child."

"You're already a bit rounder now and it's been a week?" I tilted my head.

"Possibly more?" Nessie bit her lip, "Jake and I weren't always safe when we, you know, and it could've happened earlier than we thought. But I didn't get any symptoms until probably the second day of our honeymoon."

"That is totally strange, but your grandpa is a doctor so he could probably a clearer vision."

"I hope so, this is all so new and weird. I have no idea what to expect." Nessie said sheepishly.

It took a lot to get up for the table, but I did. I waddled all the way to where Nessie was and gave her the best hug that I could give her with my giant pregnant belly.

"Just trust yourself and Jake and your baby will be be all that you've ever dreamed of and more." I whispered to her.

"You know what, I believe you." Nessie hugged me back.

Jacob POV:

Paul and I went outside to tie up a few balloons on the trees and adjust the piñata for the kids to break later today. Rachel insisted that this party needed to be fun for everyone, candy would definitely do the trick. We also put up a bunch of tables and chairs that they rented out so Dad's house won't be terribly crowded with all of these guests. From the looks of it, Rach invited Paul's family, ours, my brothers, and the imprints. I heard Rebecca and her family come in while Paul and I put on the tablecloths on all of the tables. The moment I turned around my nephews were hugging my calves.

"Uncle Jake! My mommy said that Auntie Ray is going to tell us if her babies are going to be a boy or girl!" Abe informed me.

"Yeah! Auntie has two babies!" Blake added.

"Isn't that neat." I tussled their hair, "Your mom was right, we do have a pretty big surprise in store."

"Do the babies have a daddy too?" Blake asked.

"Yep, I'm their daddy." Paul chuckled.

"Oh, that makes sense." Abe said.

"How about my favorite little squirts help us out with these tablecloths." I proposed and the two happily joined in.

Eventually all the guests came in and the party finally started. Rachel sure did look happy with all the attention she was getting from everybody. She changed from the pajamas she had on earlier into a mint green sundress. Nessie helped her put her hair into a fancy ponytail with curls in it. It suited her nicely. Nessie and I announced to all of the guests that we're expecting and they all were pleasantly surprised. The girls stole her away to talk about babies, leaving me with my brothers.

"Leah couldn't make it?" I asked Seth.

"Yeah, Nahuel took her to meet his sisters. It's nice to see her happy for a change." Seth answered while he took a bite from his sandwich.

"It really is. Emily tells me that Leah isn't cold towards her anymore so their relationship is getting better." Sam added.

"A happy pack makes me a happy alpha." I told them, "The way things were before isn't how I ever want it to be ever again."

"Cheers to that." Quil agreed and we all clinked our bottles of beer together.

Rachel had a bunch of different games for the adults to play and the kids had a blast beating the crap out of the baby carriage piñata. Nessie really liked the game where you had to predict how big Rach's belly is from a measuring tape. She won that one hands down. Paul told us to all gather outside for the gifts and for the gender reveal. Rachel sat at the center table and opened up the gifts one by one. She really liked all the cute little onesies Nessie and I picked out. Paul's family bought them car seats and a couple of wipe warmers. Becca and Solomon got them special bottles to prevent the babies from getting gas. Overall, I'd say Rachel and Paul had all that they needed to prepare for raising twins. Now it was time for why everyone has been anticipating for, the gender reveal. We all gathered up next to the box in the hopes of catching a balloon with the names on it.

"Alright, alright! On the count of three." Paul said.

"One...Two ... Three!" Rachel counted before she and Paul opened up the box.

I'm going to be a uncle to two little nieces! The mystery box was filled with a bunch of pink balloons with my nieces' names on them. Nessie and I caught one and read it.

"Summer Lahote." Nessie read off.

"Sahara Lahote." I read.

"Those two are certainly going to be a pair." Nessie looked up at me with a smile on her face.

I wrapped an arm around her and pecked her lips, "I think you're right about that."

The party still went on and one by one the kids dropped like flies. It was around eight o'clock here and our flight takes off in another hour and a half. It was hard saying goodbye to my sisters and my dad but I'd see them again when Summer and Sahara decide they want to be part of our world. I'm glad Nessie didn't get too sick today, she really enjoyed herself at the baby shower. I like to think that animal blood is the cure to her morning sickness but I don't want to jinx it. The flight went smoothly as it always did, I could only imagine that it would be a little difficult once we have our baby. Nessie did get a little nauseous but she didn't throw up at all.

Bella and Edward were at the airport to pick us up since our car was back at our house. I knew Nessie couldn't wait to tell her parents the big news so she placed her hands on their cheeks and told them through her gift. Of course, Bella did a vampire version of tears of joy as she pulled Nessie into a bone-crunching hug. Edward smiled at the sight and shook my hand.

"I'm happy for you both. You gave Renesmee something she has always wanted." he told me.

"We both wanted this really, I just can't believe we're lucky enough to have a gift like this now."

"My baby is having a baby!" Bella held Nessie's face in her hands, "That means I have another little one to love endlessly."

"Mom!" Nessie groaned with a smile on her face, "We need to see the rest of the family and talk with Grandpa Carlisle."

"Do you know how far along you are?" Edward asked as he opened up the door to the Volvo.

"Not quite sure. I first started seeing symptoms on the second day of our honeymoon, but Jake and I weren't actually trying to prevent a pregnancy before we got married." Nessie slid into the back seat with me.

"Carlisle will probably give you a better estimate than I can." Edward shrugged.

"Leave it to Dr. Fangs to save the day." I snickered and Nessie slapped my arm.

Renesmee POV:

Jake thinks he could be a comedian with all the jokes he can make about vampires but I would much prefer him to be a comedian to our son or daughter. The ride home didn't take much time, especially with Dad driving. I haven't realized how much I missed my family until I walked through the doors of the big house. They all hugged me as if I've been gone for an entire century. Alice gave me a knowingly smile as though she already knew what news I was going to tell everyone.

"We're pregnant!" I blurted out with excitement.

"You work fast, Jacob!" Emmett nudged him.

Both Dad and Aunt Rose glared at my inappropriate uncle. I'm pretty sure after Jake and I leave the three of them would wrestle it out.

"Don't pay attention to him." Rose rolled her eyes at Uncle Emmett before she pulled me in for another hug, "I can't wait to love your baby, Ness."

"Thanks, Aunt Rose." I sighed out.

"I assume you'd like a check up, Renesmee." Grandpa Carlisle chimed in.

"Oh yes, I was hoping you'd be able to give me some answers."

"Meet me in the study. I'll get the equipment ready."

"I'll start making you some lobster ravioli, your favorite." Grandma Esme kissed my cheek.

"I'd like that very much, thanks." I nodded before grabbing Jake's hand and led us to Grandpa's study.

"Just hop up on there and we'll get to see your little one." he instructed me."

I did as told and pulled up my shirt a little bit. I watched as Grandpa pulled out a bottle of some sort and a wand. He connected the wand to the weird machine and set the bottle beside me. He then pulled a measuring tape from his pocket and stretched it out.

"Let's see if you grown much, I'm sure you've seen a slight difference." He measured from my lower abdomen to the end of my sternum.

"Everything is just a little snug. It just looks like I'm bloated." I watched him write down on his notepad.

"Well you're tummy as grown an inch and a half." he informed me as he dropped some of the cool gel onto my abdomen, "I'm suspecting you might be a little over two weeks along."

He turned on the machine and placed the wand over the gel. I heard a low thumping noise and he hovered to where my baby was. He looked like a little peanut. I grasped tightly onto Jake's hand as I let out a few tears. Hearing and seeing my baby for the first time overwhelmed me with so much happiness.

"He had a strong heart, Jake." I looked up at him.

"Just like his mommy." He kissed my forehead.

"From the looks of it, the baby is doing great. I'll measure you weekly to pinpoint exactly when we should be expecting him or her." Grandpa continued looking at the screen, "If my predictions are correct, this baby will be the perfect mix of you two."

Grandpa printed out pictures of our first baby's ultrasound and handed it to me. This is definitely going straight into the scrapbook. He turned off the machine and helped me off of the table I was laying on.

"I'll make sure that your house is stocked with plenty of donated blood and make sure you eat regularly." Grandpa grinned, "Congratulations to the both of you."

"Thanks, Grandpa." I embraced him, "That lobster ravioli is calling for me right now. C'mon, Jake.

I went immediately into the dining room and Grandma Esme had two servings of ravioli for us and a cup of donated blood just for me. Animal blood would've been just fine but I get to cheat just a little because I'm a mommy-to-be. That night, Mom read me to sleep like she did when I was a young girl and I was out like a light. The last thing I remembered was being in Jake's arms and getting settled into our warm comfy bed. I felt Jake's entire palm over where our child is and couldn't help but to be excited about a day where it would be the three of us sleeping together like this.