"Tell me about my ring."

Edward smiled as he drew my hand to his lips, softly kissing my fingers. "I saw it in an antique shop before Christmas. I remembered once you said you liked diamonds as accents, but colored stones were your favorite. The blue reminded me of your eyes and I knew you'd love it. They've been holding it."

I smiled. "All this time?"

He nodded. "If it hadn't been so soon I would have given it to you at Christmas. But I waited. I took Alice to show her and she said it was perfect."

"It is."

He moved closer, his arm draped across my waist as we snuggled. Everyone was gone, the boys asleep and the house quiet. There had been much to celebrate tonight and everyone had left in high spirits. But now it was only me and Edward and I was in my favorite place in the world. In our bed and in his arms. He smiled warmly at me. "You were surprised?"

"Completely."

"I was nervous."

"Yes, you were. I thought it was because you were worried about Emmett and the adoption stuff." I tilted my head up and frowned. "You didn't really think I'd say no, did you?"

"Not really. It was only … I was worried it wasn't romantic or private enough. I wanted to share it with our family —keep the boys involved."

"It was perfect, Edward. It was us. I loved it." My voice dropped. "I love you."

His mouth lowered to mine and I was treated to one of his intensely tender and sweet kisses that left me breathless. He leaned back, his voice quiet. "Soon, Bella? Will you marry me soon?"

"Yes."

"Do you want a big wedding?"

"No."

"Next week then?"

I laughed softly at his eagerness and cupped his cheek. "I need a little more time. How about next month?"

His smile was brilliant. "Really?"

I nodded.

"Done."

"Okay, then, I'll talk to Alice and we'll make a plan."

He pulled me close, his hand drifting gently over my ever increasing bump, his voice incredulous. "In a month we'll be a real family. The Cullens."

I liked the sound of that, a lot.

*()*

"Bella, are you sure?"

I looked up from the computer screen at Edward's worried expression.

"Yes. Why, aren't you?"

"I know we have to keep it within budget, but we could do something more … elaborate, if you want?" His fingers drummed restlessly on the table top as he looked over my shoulder.

Smiling, I pulled him down beside me. "Edward. This is what I want. You, me and our family. A quiet ceremony. Then afterward, a lovely open house, here, with our friends. Simple."

"I want you to have everything, Bella." His hand drifted down to the growing roundness of my stomach. "I know we've done it out of order, but we can still do a bigger wedding with all the … stuff … you girls like. I don't want you to miss out on anything."

I laughed softly. "I'll have you and the boys. We'll celebrate with our friends in our home. I'm not missing anything. What more could I want?"

"A pretty dress?"

"Done. Alice and I have narrowed it down to one place and three dresses. We'll decide this weekend."

"Flowers?"

"Demetri is helping with those. He has so many contacts with his catering business. Your mom is helping with all that, as well."

Everyone was pitching in. It would seem Edward's protectiveness was a family trait. Nobody wanted me to do too much or be overly stressed. They all made me smile with their caring ways.

I picked up Edward's hand, squeezing it in reassurance. "I have everything I want, Edward. It's a day to celebrate, not stress." I smiled at him. "At the end of it — I get you. I get to keep you. And Emmett. The four of us will be a family. That's all I want."

Edward's mouth crashed onto mine, his tongue seeking and twisting with mine in a blaze of passion. He groaned low into my mouth as he kissed me deeply, before softening his lips and nuzzling mine. "I love you, Bella," he whispered against my lips. "I get to keep you too. I'm never letting you go."

"Then our wedding will be perfect."

His eyes were bright with happiness.

"Perfect."

*()*

Emmett and Jake looked around the room nervously and I smiled at them encouragingly.

"Is it gonna hurt, Mom?"

"No, Jake, I promise. The lady is just going to use a special tool that looks like a wand, to see the baby. Like a special x-ray, only you'll see it on the screen as she's doing it. It won't hurt me at all."

"And then we'll know for sure it's a girl?"

Edward chuckled. "Yep. For sure."

I groaned. "We hope so. Sometimes it takes a little longer. And remember it could be a boy."

All three of their heads shook resolutely with a "no."

I had to admire their tenacity. They were all determined it was a girl. Even Esme kept referring to the baby as her granddaughter.

The technician bustled in, smiling at us. She sat down and introduced herself as "Jane", then got everything ready. Edward and the boys stood well out of the way; Edward behind the boys, one hand on each shoulder. He quietly explained what was happening as I spoke with Jane. He was practically vibrating in excitement finally seeing the ultrasound, and he craned his neck for a better look when Jane began the procedure. Laughing, she told them to come closer and pointed out things on the monitor, taking over Edward's explanations. Edward reached over to grab my hand when the sound of the baby's heartbeat filled the room, his eyes filled with emotion. The boys' eyes widened as they looked at the monitor and listened to the rapid noise. I felt my own eyes fill with tears when she informed us everything was perfect. She paused before asking if we wanted to know the sex of the baby.

"Can you see?"

"Perfectly."

I drew in a deep breath. "Yes, please."

She smiled at the boys. "You guys are gonna have a baby … sister."

What happened next, I was sure was the loudest reaction to that news she had ever heard. Jake and Emmett both let out loud "whoops" as Edward high-fived them with a wide grin and his own "hell yeah!" before leaning down and kissing me hard. I looked at her slightly shocked face apologetically. "Sorry, they have sort of had their hearts set on a girl."

She shook her head and laughed in delight, handing me a towel to wipe off the gel. "I can see that. Don't apologize — it's nice to see the news be taken in such an … enthusiastic manner." Smiling, she handed Edward the ultrasound pictures, congratulated us and said she would see us again.

I sat up only to be immediately engulfed in a group hug. I felt Edward's large hand settle on my stomach gently and he smiled down at me. As much as I knew he would love the baby regardless, it made me happy to see how excited he was knowing we were having a daughter. I shut my eyes and leaned into him as I felt the contentment flow through me.

He turned to the boys. "Why don't you go show Gram and Gramps the picture of your new sister? Mom and I will be out in a minute."

Grinning, and each of them clutching a picture they hurried off. Before the door even closed behind them I was pulled into Edward's arms, his face buried in my neck. For a few long moments he held me close, remaining silent. Then he eased back and dropped small, sweet kisses onto my face and lips before kissing me deeply.

"Thank you, Bella," he whispered against my lips, his voice almost reverent. Then he dropped down to his knees, his lips softly ghosting over my stomach. As had happened every day since he found out I was pregnant, I could hear the low, tender murmur of his voice as he spoke to his daughter. My eyes filled with tears at the achingly sweet timbre as he whispered his thoughts to her. Leaning back, he met my eyes with his own tear-filled ones. "I love her so much already, Bella. I can't wait to hold her."

I cupped his cheek, wiping a tear that slowly ran down his face. "Soon, Edward. A few months and you can hold her."

He nodded and kissed my tummy again. "You stay there, baby girl. Mommy will keep you warm until you're ready. I'll be waiting."

My heart clenched at his sweet words.

He stood and kissed me again. "Let's go get our boys and take them for ice cream." He grinned. "If we leave them with Mom and Dad any longer, she'll be named before we have any input."

I laughed knowing that might be true. The lists at home grew longer every week and now we knew for sure it was a girl, they would be clamoring to help choose.

"Okay, Daddy. Let's go. Your daughter wants some ice cream."

That earned me another sweet kiss. "I can hardly wait until she calls me that."

I laughed as I pulled on my pants. "That will be a while, Edward."

He grinned as he wrapped his arm around my waist. "Nah. I've been practicing with her already. I know she's in there soaking it all up."

I grabbed my purse still laughing. The way he carried on conversations with my tummy, I wouldn't be surprised.

*()*

"Bella, you look … perfect."

I smiled at my reflection. My dress was simple; off white, flowy and came just below my knees. Alice had added a deep blue sash that matched her dress and kept with the theme we had built around my ring.

"You look lovely, Alice. I couldn't have done all this without your help. Thank you."

She squeezed my shoulder. "Nervous?"

I shook my head. "Not in the least. I know Edward and the boys are here; I can hear them. Nothing else matters."

She chuckled. "They're all … very excited." Her eyes softened. "Especially Edward. You have made him so happy, Bella. I've never seen him so … content."

"He's changed our lives, Alice. I've never been so happy either." My hands ran over my rounded stomach. "I want today to celebrate what we have, together, as a family."

Alice handed me the small bouquet of flowers, tied together with the ribbon that matched my sash. "I don't think that is going to be a problem. The way he's been smiling lately he's already celebrating." Her smile grew wider. "And I get you for a sister. So I'm happy, as well."

A knock sounded on the door and Jasper stuck his head in. "We're all set." He grinned. "You ready to do this?"

I nodded. I was more than ready. The door opened wider and Jake came in, grinning widely and looking far too grown up in his button-down shirt and dark pants. He was walking me down the aisle and both he and Emmett would stand with Edward and me as we took our vows. Jasper and Alice were our actual witnesses but we had altered the ceremony slightly to include both our boys in it.

"You look so handsome, Jake."

He tugged at the blue tie Alice had insisted he and Emmett both wear. "This itches, Mom."

I chuckled and kissed his head, whispering softly in his ear. "You can take it off as soon as the pictures are done, okay?"

He grinned up at me. "Edward said the same thing," he confided. "But he says he is keeping his on 'cause it's a special day."

"It is."

"I can handle it, Mom."

I bit back my smile. He'd handle it because Edward was doing it. He adored his new dad.

I tucked a stray strand behind his ear. "You ready, sweetheart?"

He stood straighter. "Yep. Edward said I had the most important job of all today."

"He did, did he?"

"He said it was my job to walk you to him and then he'd take care of you from there." He paused. "He said he'd take care of all of us now, Mom."

My heart tightened. "He will, Jake. And we'll take care of him. Because that's what families do."

He smiled. "Let's go then, Mom. Edward's waiting."

I tucked my arm into his; suddenly wanting to run, not walk.

Edward was waiting.

*()*

The Justice of the Peace smiled.

"I now pronounce you husband and wife." He turned to Edward. "You may kiss your bride."

Edward leaned down, a smile on his full mouth. "Mine," he whispered. His lips were soft and adoring as they met mine. His kiss; sweet, possessive and far too short. But his eyes were glowing with joy and his face radiated happiness when he pulled back. "To be continued, Mrs. Cullen," he murmured with one of his cheeky winks.

We turned to our guests as the Justice spoke up again, changing the usual greeting to include our boys. "Dear guests, it is my pleasure to present to you — the Cullen family."

Edward and I joined hands with each other and wrapped an arm around the boy closest to us then we all walked to the back of the room, where we waited to greet our guests. Jake and Emmett were both grinning widely, loving the fact we were now married and a complete family.

Edward looked down at me, his arm wrapped possessively around my waist, his smile dazzling. "You holding up, my pretty wife?"

I smiled back up at him, loving his use of the word. "I'm perfect, Edward."

His smile grew. "Yes, you are."

I laughed at his biased opinion. "I meant I'm fine." I paused and smiled at him from under my eyelashes. "Husband of mine."

His eyes darkened instantly and his head lowered, capturing my lips in a searing kiss. Beside us the boys groaned. "Dad," Jake hissed, "people are watching."

Edward was grinning as he pulled back, not the least apologetic. He ruffled Jake's hair. "Wedding days are full of movie kisses, Jake. All day. It's like," he paused and winked at me, "a rule. I hafta do it."

The boys both rolled their eyes.

Edward leaned back down, his lips gently nuzzling mine. "I plan on a lifetime of movie kisses with you Mrs. Cullen."

I gazed at him warmly, images of our future filling my head. Edward beside me always. His love and laughter filling our home. Our new daughter. The boys growing and more children coming along. Years of being together. Years of us. Laughter, tears, happiness. Movie kisses.

Edward.

A lifetime.

I was good with that.

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