A/N: Hi everyone! I had a wonderful time in New Jersey with my buddy Dalloway5906. Our kids played, we destroyed a bottle of wine…a good time was had by all. On the way home I blew a tire on the Atlantic City Expressway and nearly sobbed in front of a very nice State Policeman. All was good though, they came and fixed my tire and we made it home safe and sound.

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Melanie fixed errors and made things right with this bad boy. I think she and I are both excited that I can now devote all my time to Bakeryward, or Sugarward as she calls him.

So…you can feel us wrapping up here.

"Do you take this man to be your lawful wedded husband; for better or worse, in sickness and in health, for as long as you both shall live?" The judge asked and Bella nodded and managed to get out her 'I do,' only slightly distracted by the tears streaming down her cheeks and Hope yanking on the train of her dress. Edward slid a plain platinum band on her finger and kissed it, before tucking her arm through his and turning back towards the judge.

"Then by the power vested in me, by the state of Washington, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride." He announced, to the joy of the crowd. Edward took Bella's face in his hands and stared down at his wife. It had taken them so long to get there, but as he slowly lowered his lips to hers, he knew it was worth it. Instead of walking down the aisle, the pair walked out of the judge's chambers with Hope, Edward's parents, Emmett, Rose, Alice, Jasper, Charlie and Billy trailing after them. They did not want a big wedding that would attract a lot of attention. They only wanted to join their lives together in front of their family. Charlie bent down to pick up Hope, but she yelled and ran to Billy when she saw him in his gray wig and oversized black rimmed glasses. Bella and Edward laughed while Charlie scratched at his scalp.

"This thing itches like a son of a bitch." He groused. Bella released Edward's hand and walked towards her father.

"Well, if you weren't so recognizable then you could have just come as yourself, Mr. President." She laughed as she tugged on the hem of his Hawaiian shirt. When Alice handed him the bag full of camouflage before they left the cabin, he laughed in her face. But one look at her hands on her hips and the scowl on her face had him hightailing it to the bathroom to change. No one wanted Bella and Edward's day to be ruined by unwanted publicity.

"How about we head to the house now and get this party started!" Emmett yelled loudly, earning him a smack on the back of the head from Rosalie. "Damn baby, what was that for?"

"I swear to God you are the loudest man on the face of the earth. Have you no volume other than obnoxious?" She snarled, but all it took was one dimpled grin to have her back in Emmett's arms.

"You know you love it." He whispered as he reached his hand into his pants pocket and fingered the velvet box he had been carrying around for days, waiting for the right time. He was hoping maybe tonight was the night.

Everyone piled into the two oversized SUV limos they had rented to haul the group to Seattle for the reception. Alice and Esme had gone overboard, having the event catered and even hiring a wedding planner to make sure that everything was taken care of. Edward made sure that Bella had a clear view out the window and sat down between her and where Hope was strapped into her car seat. He wanted to watch her as she first saw the city. As the limo weaved its way down the I-5, Bella's eyes were glued on the sights beyond the glass. The mountains gave way to rolling hills and houses and businesses were dotted up and down the interstate. Hope jumped when a large tractor trailer passed the SUV, but soon grew used to the noise and put the hour and a half to good use and took a nap. Edward held Bella as close as the seatbelts would allow and told her about everything they passed. When they entered the city limits and the Space Needle came into view, Edward thought he might have to tie Bella down to keep her from trying to get out of the door. As nervous as she was when they started the trip, she could not wait to discover all the city had to offer, as long as Edward was by her side. When the cars pulled up to the Cullen's house, Bella stopped breathing. The sun had started to set, leaving the sky glowing pink and gold. Twinkling lights hung from every tree and bush and a white tent was erected in the back yard. The house itself was magnificent, all white and glass and dark blue.

Hope ran around the small tables that filled the tent, her little brown and cream dress swirling around her. She had mastered walking and went straight to running right after her birthday earlier in the month and now it was hard to keep her still. Her giggles were contagious and soon the entire yard was full of joyful laughter.

Cake was cut, speeches were given, and kisses were plentiful as they danced the night away. Bella's tongue tingled from the bubbles of the champagne, but she only allowed herself one glass because she was pretty sure she had some news to share with Edward later that evening.

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"I am exhausted." Bella laughed as Edward set her down on their new bed. They had hijacked one of the rented cars to take them to their new home in Sedro-Woolley, leaving Hope with Esme and Carlisle and Charlie for the night now that she was no longer nursing. The rest of the family had chosen to make good use of the guest rooms at the Cullen Estate and were looking forward to sleeping in. Little did they know Hope would be up at the crack of dawn, and would not rest until the entire house was up as well.

As Edward stood over his bride, he loosened his tie and shrugged out of his suit jacket. Bella looked amazing in her cream and brown chiffon dress, the chocolate band under her breasts working to accentuate her curves. Edward reached his hand under the long skirt and took her heels off, dropping them to the floor. He slid his fingers up her arms and behind her back, finding the zipper and sliding it down. He unwrapped her like a present and then stood back, looking down at what he had uncovered.

She was wearing sheer white lace, the strapless bra and hipster panties nearly the same color as her skin and he lost his breath as he looked at her. He had never seen her in any undergarments and he wondered how his sister managed to get her into them. He slowly unbuttoned his shirt, watching her eyes widen as his flesh was revealed. It had been hard work getting back into shape after being in a coma for 8 months, but helping her with the garden at the cabin and playing with Hope had gotten him back to where he had been. Bella sat up, her long hair covering her shoulders and tickling her sensitive skin as she attacked the button and zipper of Edward's pants. Shoving her hands into his boxer briefs, she pushed them down, sighing when she felt his hard flesh against her palm. Kicking the fabric from his feet, Edward shoved against Bella's shoulders, sending her bouncing back against the bed. She laughed as he crawled on his knees towards her, his lips burning a path up her thigh. He nuzzled his nose against where her panties were hot and damp, and Bella's fingers curled into his hair, urging him closer. He opened his eyes and looked up to her face, but stopped dead when he eyes landed on what was her once flat belly. He jumped up, kneeling next to her with his hands splaying across her slightly raised middle and met her tear-filled eyes.

"When baby?" He breathed as his hands caressed the slight bump.

"I've suspected for a while, but it wasn't until the fatigue set in that I knew for sure." She whispered, tangling her fingers through his. He stared down at her and wondered how he could have missed her usually flat belly getting bigger. With the stress of the move and him starting work, as well as dealing with a rambunctious one year old, they had only managed to steal a quiet moment alone here and there. He was not even sure when the last time was he saw her completely naked.

"Have you taken a test?" He asked, moving up so he could kiss his wife.

"A test? They make tests to find out if you are pregnant?" She laughed and he was once again awed with the things she did not know. He was up and away from her in an instant, reaching for his pants so he could go and find the nearest drug store. Bella laughed harder when his feet got caught in the legs of his pants and he fell over onto the bed. She stood up and walked to where he was struggling, placing her hands over his to stop his movements. He looked up at her and watched as she took off her bra and pushed down her panties. Standing sideways there was no way to dispute that she was pregnant. He buried his face in her belly.

"Hello little one. Your mommy and I are going to love you so much, and you have a big sister that will teach you everything you need to know." He whispered before looking up at Bella.

"You have given me everything I never knew I always wanted. I love you…so much."

"Not as much as I love you. Now get up here and make love to your wife, before I get too big to be any fun!"

A/N: Awww.

Friday…last regular chapter.

*cry*