Night Cries – Chapter 29

BPOV

Breakfast went by quickly and I soon found myself cleaning up everyone's mess afterwards. I didn't mind it, though. That was just one of the responsibilities of being a mom. Speaking of responsibilities, I had been meaning to talk to Edward about that.

"Edward?" I called from my place at the kitchen sink.

"Yes; what is it, love?"

How should I put this? "Um, I was just thinking about responsibilities." I hesitated, "Are you listening to me?" I turned the sink off and went into the living room where he was holding Emma and watching Annie play with her dolls.

"Of course I am." He said when I took a seat next to him, then continued. "What do you mean by responsibilities?" Again I hesitated, "Well, I was just thinking about something. Did you ever think about getting a job?" He looked confused at first, but then nodded.

"I actually do think about that sometimes. Did you want me to get a job?" "Well, I guess so. I mean, would you be okay with that? I know you want to spend all your time here at home with us and I love that about you," He smiled warmly at my words. "But sometimes I think you should have a job, you know."

He chuckled, "Of course I understand. I have two medical degrees; I should put those to use." I thought about something, so I added "But wouldn't people be a little suspicious if you worked here?" He nodded slowly, "Well maybe we could move to Alaska with my family. Would you like that?"

My eyes got wide, "Of course I'd like that! And they rarely get to see Annie and Emmy; I feel like they are missing out." He smiled again. "Well it's settled then. We can call them right now if you want." I nodded eagerly, "Sure, just let me put Emmy down for a nap." He shook his head, "Here, let me. Annie wants to show you her dolls, I think."

I rolled my eyes, but made my way over to where Annie was playing anyways. "Hey, little bit; what are you doing?" She scrambled into my lap and looked up at me, dolls still in her hands.

"I'm payin wis my dows, Mommy! You wanna pay, too?" I shook my head and kissed her little forehead. I looked over to the stairs just as Edward was coming down them.

"Daddy, Mommy won't pay dows wis me!" Annie shouted at him from her spot on my lap. He laughed silently and came to sit next to us. "Is that so? Well, let me see if I can fix that."

He looked down at me and I noticed something in his stare. I suddenly found myself gasping for breath through my giggles, and being tackled onto the floor by Edward who was tickling me at the same time.

"All right, all right, I'll pay dolls with her!" I said through my laughing and he let me get back up, kissing my cheek as if to say 'Sorry about that'. I rolled my eyes in his direction and soon I became wrapped in Annie's little doll game; even Edward joined in, playing the Daddy. This moment was too perfect to be true.

Almost as to signify my thoughts, the phone rang shrilly and loudly. I ran over to get it while Edward ran upstairs to get Emmy who had been awakened by the noise. Annalie was the only one who stayed in her spot, still wrapped up in her game.

I quickly made it to the phone and pulled it to my ear. "Hello, who is this?" Bella, I can't believe you. First you make a decision to call us, then you go and get wrapped up in Annie's games. Get your priorities straight, sis.

"Alice, is that you? I'm sorry about that, but Edward made me do it." Right, of course he did. Now, what is this about moving to Alaska?

"I was talking to Edward about maybe getting a job. I was thinking maybe he could work there as a doctor, maybe alongside Carlisle." Oh, everyone's gonna love that idea! Are you sure? I don't want to lie to them.

"Yes, we're very sure. But I need to go now because Emmy just woke up and she's cranky. Send everyone my love." I'll be sure to do that. See you soon, Bella.

AN: So B/E/A/E are moving to Alaska as well.