Previously...

He felt his phone vibrate and ran his thumb across her lip, "One moment love."

"Hello, yes....wait Alice calm down what's wrong?"

His eyes met Bella's and he swallowed hard, "Alice sweetheart calm down, listen to me ok everything will be fine. I...I'm on my way let me book a flight and I'll be there as soon as I can. I promise sweetie it's ok listen to your big brother its ok. I will be there soon ok? I love you and I'll call you as soon as I get my flight arrangements. Ok honey, I will you be strong baby girl. "

He hung up and looked up at Bella in shock, "We need to go to L.A."

Bella could feel the tension rolling off of him and see the stress in his face. She stroked his cheek.

"What's wrong?"

"Jasper, he was in a car wreck. I don't know all the details and Alice was too upset to tell me. All I know is he is in ICU and I need to go. I don't know what to do you can't fly, shit!" He stood frustrated running his hand through his hair. Bella stood touching his arm.

"Easy, relax let me call my doctor and see what I can work out ok? I mean I am in perfect health and I haven't had any complications."

Edward paced worried and Bella watched as he bit his nails, his face etched with concern. She stood in front of him effectively stopping him.

"Edward." She said with authority.

"Yeah?" He answered but never looked up at her face.

"Why don't you get Timmy a drink why I make a few calls ok?"

"Huh? Oh, yeah ok." It took a minute for him to process what she said but he called Timmy in and took him into the kitchen. She called her physician and explained the situation and then James because she knew if you wanted to makes something happen he was the one to go to.

She called Emmett and Rose explaining who immediately came over to help in any way they could. Edward was looking out the window in a daze, he looked so lost. His eyes were void of emotion, they were dark and empty. Rose touched her arm.

"Is he ok?"

Bella smiled sadly, "He's worried. Alice couldn't tell him much she was too upset. He hasn't been able to get either of his parents on the phone and he is worried sick."

Her cell rang and she answered and looked at the clock.

"Thank you so much James. We'll be ready." She set it down just as Edward turned to look at her.

"James has arranged a private plane the doctor said that would be ok because I could move around more. The limo will be here in thirty minutes. Rose will help me pack. Timmy is staying with Rose and Emmett until we find out what is going on. James is seeing what he can find out on his end as far as Jasper's condition."

Edward nodded and stood mechanically heading to pack. Rose assisted Bella and neither said anything as he packed in silence. His face was void of any emotion and he was pale. When he left with his bag Rose sighed.

"Bella, is he ok?"

"No, he just hasn't broken yet." She zipped her bag. "I'll be there when he does."

Edward entered again and took her bag in his hand.

"Are you finished love?" It was the first affectionate thing he has said since this whole thing had been set into motion. She looked into his eyes and saw the storm that brewed there. She was almost scared when it broke loose that she wouldn't be able to control it.

"Yes, thank you."

She went to help him lift it and her hand met his. He stopped meeting her eyes. Tears flashing in his greens ones. She gasped moving closer and resting her other hand on his bicep.

"Everything will be ok Edward." She tried to reassure him of something that even she didn't know because no one knew the full extent of what was going on. He looked down allowing a tear to fall and Bella saw Rose sneak out giving them privacy. He was so frightened, and she loved him so much more for allowing her in on this very private emotion inside him.

She reached up wiping away the tear with her right hand and cupping his cheek.

"I'll be with you every step of the way. The whole family will be there for Alice and for Jasper we will work it out together. They probably haven't called you back because Alice is so upset, and you know she is a handful."

He smiled setting the bag down and pulling her into his arms.

"Yes, she is. I love you Bella."

"I love you too, not that I want to break this up because I am enjoying it, but….the limo is probably waiting."

He chuckled releasing her and grabbing the bag.

"Yes you are probably right. We are on a tight schedule." He followed her out the door and to the front door where as she predicted he was waiting. The driver put their things in the car as they said their goodbyes to Timmy. He hugged him tightly.

"We'll be back soon, and if it looks like it will be a while I'll send for you ok?"

"Uncle Jasper is going to be ok right?" He asked worried.

"We don't know yet baby, we hope so." Bella answered kissing his head, "We'll call you soon ok. You be good for Uncle Emmett and Aunt Rose."

"I will." He hugged them back and patted her stomach.

"Bye Lily."

Bella chuckled as Edward slipped his arm around her waist.

"Love, we need to go."

They waved by and got into the car. The flight wasn't long but it seemed that way since they were both nervous the entire way there. James was waiting with a limo upon their arrival. They got in and headed to the hospital. James leaned back.

"Your refrigerator is stocked for your stay as is the cabinets."

"Thank you James." Bella said with a smile.

Edward leaned up nervously on his knees.

"Any news?"

James sighed running his hand through his hair.

"It's pretty quiet, I mean they know you are coming and wanted to wait and talk to you when you got there. I know he is stable. I don't know much more. "

"How's Alice?" Edward asked with a worried expression.

James shrugged, "She's a mess man. You knew that. I tried to see if there was anything I could do, but really she only wanted you."

Edward nodded looking out the window. Bella knew it would be that way. Alice and Edward were always extremely close and if something were to happen to Jasper, Alice would be a basket case and Edward would take care of her, it was just the way it was.

She didn't mind. It was nice that they had that. Arriving at the hospital Edward took her hand helping her out and instructing James he would call him if he needed him. She could feel him trembling on the elevator and squeezed his hand tightly. He smiled sadly at her.

He found his family in a private waiting room where the nurse had directed him to.

"Edward!" Alice cried flying across the small room and leaping into his arms. He held her securely and carried her across the room to sit on a couch beside his mother. She smiled patting his arm.

"Hello Edward."

"Hi, mom."

She stood hugging Bella.

"Hello, you are getting so pregnant." She giggled and patted her stomach. "Lily is growing."

"Yes she is." Bella answered back.

Esme pulled down her beside her.

"Please sit beside me and your husband, I know this has been a long trip for you."

Edward gently rocked a fragile Alice softly whispering in her ear as rubbed her back. Bella couldn't believe how tired she looked. She was always pale, but she seemed more pale than normal. She seemed almost breakable. She was dressed in black and that didn't help the pale factor. She had a slight purple under her eyes and looked as if she had not slept in days. Bella felt sorry for her.

Esme slid her arm around Bella as if catching her thoughts.

"I'm so glad he is here, none of us could calm her. Now look at her." Bella watched the beautiful interaction they had. It was so unique and wonderful. Alice was falling asleep as he softly talked to her. When she finally gave in to sleep Edward looked up.

"Mom, what happened?"

"Jasper was driving home from work and he got hit head on by another driver. The other driver was turning and not paying attention. "

Edward's eyes closed for a moment as he digested this information. He nodded.

"How bad is it?"

She inhaled slowly, "He's hurt, there was some spinal damage they had to repair. He should he fine after rehab they said. He is intubated his right lung was punctured. They say it will heal as well. He has a chest tube. I am sure he will be in quite a bit of pain when he recovers. The doctors say that he is breathing on his own now, and they may pull the tube any time. We are just waiting to let his lungs rest."

"How about his head?" He asked scratching his neck.

Esme shook her head no.

"His head is perfectly fine. Thank God a few cuts but no trauma. He can squeeze your hand and follow commands. He is still so strong he doesn't like to be sedated."

He let out a deep sigh he didn't realize he was holding.

"That is good."

She shook her head, "Yes, it could have been a lot worse. Alice doesn't need to be so upset especially in her condition."

Bella and Edward both looked at each other and then Esme.

Bella spoke first.

"Her condition?" She questioned.

Esme chuckled, "Yes, well it just so happened the day of the accident Alice had an appointment with her OBGYN and found out she was pregnant. She was going to tell him that night."

They all laughed. Edward grinned.

"I would think he has a reason to recover now, rather quickly I would suppose."

"I tend to agree." A male voice came from the hallway. They looked up to the handsome blonde standing there.

Edward smiled.

"Dad."

He walked in looking at Alice asleep in his arms and kissed her head.

"I am glad she is finally sleeping." He then looked at Edward.

"Good to see you son. I wish it were under better circumstances." Carlisle patted his shoulder.

"Me too." Edward responded.

Carlisle turned to Bella, his eyes sparkling and hugged her.

"Hello daughter, you look radiant." He leaned back looking at her abdomen. "The time quickly approaches I see."

"Yes, she doesn't have long." She patted her stomach.

He smiled.

"You carry her a lot like Esme carried our Alice here. She may be a petite one, you're not very big."

Bella shrugged.

"It's possible, I haven't gained much weight the doctor keeps scolding me, but I eat everything in front of me. She says she thinks she's going to weigh between 4-5 lbs. I don't understand I started showing early and then just stopped growing."

He laughed.

"That's how Esme did with Alice. She ate and couldn't gain weight. Alice weighed 4lbs 10oz. so don't worry, yes it's tiny but she may just be small. Alice is still tiny. It runs in the family so she may just be small, you are relatively small also."

Bella looked at Edward only for him to wink.

She smiled at Carlisle.

"It beats having a larger baby, Timmy wasn't big but he wasn't small either."

Carlisle raised a knowing eyebrow at Edward.

"Well, he is after all like his dad."

Bella laughed as he walked over and sat beside Esme. Edward very gently laid Alice on the couch and covered her. He stood extending his hand to Bella.

"Come with me."

She nodded taking his hand."

Finding the ICU close by he explained they had just flown in and after a case of shock when the nurse recognized him she gladly let him in. He closed the glass door behind them and sighed taking in all of the tubes and machines surrounding his brother in law.

There were IV fluids dripping into an IV established somewhere he supposed in his arm, he couldn't see because it was covered up. He had a tube down his throat, obviously a catheter to void. He groaned at the very thought of that until he saw the size of the tube coming from his chest.

"God." He said aloud before thinking.

Bella squeezes his hand tightly.

"Talk to him." She whispered.

"What?" He asked back.

She pushed him.

"Talk to him, he can hear you." She said again.

He moved closer leaning on the bed.

"God Jasper I…I don't even know what to say bro…you really did it this time…" He stopped resting his face on his arm for a moment catching his breath. Bella rubbed his back then kissed his neck and whispered.

"I'll wait outside."

He inhaled deeply lifting his face and watching her leave. She was such an angel. He smirked.

"She's so perfect that one, you know? She knows what I need even before I do. I don't know how I got so lucky sometimes." He looked down seeing Jasper's now open eyes looking at him.

He smiled.

"Hey you are in there somewhere, hurts like hell huh?"

Jasper nodded slightly.

Edward frowned biting his lip.

"I can get the nurse to…" Jasper grabbed the hand that was next to his on the bed and Edward understood.

"I get it, it will sedate you, I understand."

Jasper nodded.

Edward sighed.

"Alice is asleep I can wake her but…"

Jasper shook his head no, just barely but enough for Edward to know what he meant. He nodded.

"I know she has been up taking care of you. She loves you man, what can I say? The doctor's say you are going to get better it's just going to take time. Think you can handle that?"

Jasper acted like he was writing and Edward's eyebrow's creased.

"Ok, let me get something."

He searched for something and then handed it to him seeing his facial expression.

"Jasper, you're hurting."

Jasper was still a few moments then wrote down for him to take care of Alice and his baby.

Edward looked at him stunned.

"She told you?"

Jasper nodded.

Edward smiled at him.

"She probably didn't think you could hear her. Good reason to fight and get better right?"

Jasper frowned the ventilator going off for a moment. Edward looked alarmed.

"Jasper I'm making you do too much, I should go."

The nurse walked in checking the ventilator and stroking his head.

"Relax Mr. Hale remember not to fight the vent, let it breathe for you. Are you hurting?"

He looked at Edward with sad eyes. Edward touched his arm.

"Jasper tell her."

He nodded.

She smiled, "I'll get you something."

Edward leaned closer.

"You have to heal buddy for Alice, so if you hurt take the medicine ok? I'm going to go and let you relax. We're all here and we'll be back soon. I'll make sure Alice is taken care of I promise. You focus on you. I don't want you to worry about anything outside of this room ok?"

Jasper nodded as the nurse returned with his medication.

Edward smiled, "I'll be back soon bro, you rest and heal.

He walked out finding Bella visiting with the nurses. They were all talking about babies, why wasn't he surprised? He slid his hand around her small waist.

"Ready my love?"

Bella looked up.

"Yes, are you finished? Is Jasper ok?"

Edward smiled down at her.

"He was hurting so I let him rest." He looked up at the nurses who were obviously staring. "See you later ladies."

"Bye Mr. Cullen." They answered with a few giggles.

Bella tried not to laugh as he led her out. She followed him to the waiting room.

"Already you have the nurses at your feet."

He smirked not turning.

"I wouldn't say that love, they just happen to know my name."

Bella grinned watching the way his rear fit his jeans and sighed.

"Yeah, and when I walked up they were discussing they way your jeans fit and they wondered if you had them special made to fit so well. Then I heard one ask if everyone saw what she saw because you looked like you were packing."

Edward dead stopped causing her to run into him and turned, his face was actually red.

"She said what?"

Bella smirked, "Surely you've heard that one before."

He had a look of confusion. She had to laugh this was a hard situation they were in, a sad one so a break from the intensity was nice.

"What exactly am I suppose to be packing?" He asked clueless.

Bella looked at him a moment before busting out laughing.

"You are kidding me right? You aren't seriously asking me that question."

He still shook his head confused and Bella smirked looking around. There was no one in sight and she pushed him into the unisex bathroom and locked the door. He raised an eyebrow.

"What are you doing love?"

Bella unzipped his pants and took his hand placing it on his groin.

"Packing, get the picture?" She demonstrated with a grin.

He flushed and zipped his pants.

"Females are vulgar. Why would you even…why would it…I don't…never mind."

Bella shrugged.

"Men have degraded women for millions of years don't act so shocked. You're a piece of meat to some woman it is what happened when you signed up on that bill that said make me a star."

He leaned on the wall taking in what she said and raised an eyebrow.

"I'm not to you." He said pulling her close.

She smiled resting her face on his chest.

"No, I love you. You are everything to me the package was included as a bonus." She giggled as he started tickling her.

She pulled away, "Stop, stop."

"The package got you this." He stated as he rested his hand on her belly. She smiled.

"Yes it did, and it got me Timmy."

He smiled kissing her ear, "And it got you me."

"How does that work exactly?" She asked.

He shrugged, "No idea it figures in there somehow. In the mean time I feel really cheesy if that's even a word in the unisex bathroom next to the waiting room kissing my wife. We should check on Alice."

"I agree."

He released her taking her hand and opening the door after looking both ways for safety he led her out and into the waiting room. Alice was awake and curled in a ball on the couch. Edward smiled sitting next to her.

"Sleeping beauty awakes."

She smiled sadly.

"I'm sorry, I was so tired."

He nodded.

"I saw Jasper, he is concerned you aren't taking care of yourself and your baby."

She looked stunned.

"He heard me?" Her eyes began to water.

He smiled.

"Yes sis, he heard you and he is a very excited father. He wants me to make sure you are taking care of you so he can get better."

She trembled as the tears fell.

"I didn't think he could hear me. I was so scared I was losing him."

Edward pulled her into his arms.

"Alice, he is strong and he has a lot to fight for. He is worried about you, and you have to show him you are taking care of yourself too. I promised him ok?"

"Ok." She whispered back hoarsely.

"I made him promise to take his pain medication so he could get better. I'm working on you both. You have to help me here. I'll be here as long as you need me love."

"You will?"

Alice looked questioning at Bella. Bella knelt in front of her before she spoke.

"We are family we'll be here as long as you need us."

Edward had never been more proud of his wife. He knew he loved her, was in love with her, and many other things but the emotion he felt in that moment was indescribable. She was going to give up her life in Forks temporarily, possibly the baby's birth in forks to help Alice and Jasper.

He couldn't think of anyone with a bigger heart and he couldn't think of a bigger show of love than she had just shown. Not that she didn't show him constantly throughout their lives with the things she did, but once again she amazed him. He couldn't help but look at her adoringly.

His hand reached out automatically as if it had a mind of its own and cupped her cheek. Bella's beautiful eyes met his and she smiled.

"Everything ok Edward?"

He smiled back she was just so insanely beautiful. Those cute little dimples when she smiled, the light in her eyes when she was happy, the gold glow in her skin. The perfect little freckles across her nose. He loved everything about her.

He leaned forward.

"Have I ever told you that I fall deeper and deeper in love with you every day?"

Bella round eyes widened and she blushed.

"No."

She looked at Alice who was watching from beside him with a smile.

He caught her chin and brought her attention back to him speaking softly as if they were the only two people in the room.

"Well then, I do apologize for that my love. I should have because you're always on my mind, filling my heart with all of these wonderful emotions just like so many years ago."

Bella looked down flushing as he tilted her chin back up.

"Bella, look at me."

She met his eyes.

"I fall deeper in love with you every day and I hope it never stops."

She felt like her heart fell into her stomach as he kissed her tenderly. He then smiled stroking her cheek and leaning back. She felt like she was being stared at and turned. Alice was grinning ear to ear.

"That was so beautiful." Alice said crying.

She pounced on her hugging her tightly. Bella laughed. Edward caught them to keep them from falling. Alice wiped her face.

"Sorry, hormones. That was just the sweetest thing. My brother can be so sweet at times."

Bella chuckled.

"Thank you Bella, for staying until this all gets worked out."

Bella smiled.

"You helped me, now I'll help you."

Just an FYI the surgery went great my husband is sore but recovering. Thank You so much for your support and Wonderful reviews.