Author's Note:
This is the third time I have edited this chapter and for whatever reason it isn't saving. I'm going to try it again. Thank you to those who have added the story to their favorite list. Also, thank you to those who are continuing to read the story.
-Lisa
Chapter Thirty Six
Bella spent the entire flight sleeping while nestled into Carlisle. For the two hour plus flight, he had never let go of her. If she was stressed out before knowing where Molly was, being this close to her and not being able to do anything might put Bella over the edge and he was afraid. He was afraid of what was going to happen once hey were on the ground.
Once they landed, they quickly collected their luggage and went to pick up their rental car. Carlisle took care of all of the details and before they knew it, they were off to their hotel. It was located just down the street from where Molly was. They turned on CNN and watched for an update to the news. To their surprise, the station was covering the situation live. Bella put her hand over her mouth. This was the first glimpse she saw of Molly in over a month. Tanya hung onto her tightly as she waved a gun around.
"Let's shut this off. Let's contact the police and let them know we are here and just wait," Carlisle suggested.
"Just wait? Are you serious? We came all the way here and you want to just wait? I can't do that."
"Bella, what are you doing? Where are you going?" He asked as she gathered her purse and grabbed Molly's doll.
"We need to get to Molly."
"I agree. We are here and we are so close but Bella, we're not going anywhere near that place. I know it's just down the street, but still. I know you want to be with her, I do too, but we can't, not yet anyway. We don't know what is going on or why there were shots fired. We're close honey I know, but I don't want you to be near that. I don't want you stressed out any more. Who knows what Tanya will do if she knows we're this close."
Bella shook her head as she dropped the items. "I don't want my daughter to be there. I need to go to her."
"Bella, we should talk to the police."
"Right, because they were so helpful before."
Carlisle grabbed her by her sides and pulled her into him. "Just stop. Let's formulate a plan and-"
Pulling herself away from him, Bella backed up. "I have one, I'm leaving and I'm going to get my daughter."
Frustrated, Carlisle let go of Bella and began to literally pulled at his hair. He began to shout. "NO YOU ARE NOT! SIT THE HELL DOWN!" He took a breath and shook his head. He stepped forward. Bella just stared at him. She was startled. He had never used a voice that loud and stern with her. He immediately regretted it. "I'm sorry, I'm sorry I yelled, I'm sorry Bella but this isn't just about you right now. You have another child to think about. I don't want to you lose either of you. I don't want to lose any of you. Please sit down and let's just wait. We are so close."
Bella sighed and was annoyed. Bella threw her purse onto the table and crossed her arms across her chest. She began to shout back. She was angry and shook. "Am I just the package that is carrying your precious cargo Carlisle? I'm not glass and I won't break. I'm a mother and my job is to protect my children. Right now my daughter is being held by some whack job with a gun to her head! I want my child. I'm at least going to the scene."
Carlisle shook his head. He reached out for her. "Bella."
"No! I'm leaving. Goodbye."
Bella ran out the door and down the hall to the elevator. She realized she didn't have her purse or Molly's doll. She also had left her set of keys to the rental in purse. Instead of going back up to their suite, she reached into her pocket and realized she had her wallet. She walked out of the building and hailed a cab. "Hi, please get me as close as you can to that hotel under siege."
The cabbie shook his head. "Lady you're crazy. Why would you want to go near there? I'm sorry but I'm not going anywhere near there."
"Please, you have to help me. My daughter is the human shield. I'm trying to save her. I just want my little girl," Bella began to cry. "I've come from-"
After hearing Bella cry, the cab driver looked at Bella through the rear view mirror. His gut was telling him to leave the insane woman on the side of the street, but his heart was tugging. "I'll get you as close as I can."
As promised, the cabbie got her as close as he can to the scene. Bella reached into her pocket and went to pay him. He shook his head. "No, I can't take that. I'm a father. My son isn't that much younger than your girl. I understand. Good luck getting your little girl back lady," he smiled.
"Thank you," she replied as she got out of the car. She began to walk around the corner. She walked over to where the police were standing guard. One officer kept looking at Bella as she came closer.
"Can I help you miss?"
Bella nodded and had tears in her eyes. "I',-I'm-I'm here because my daughter is the one who is being held." He paused as she heard gunshots. Her hands quickly covered her mouth as the tears poured out of her eyes. "Oh my god, Molly."
The officer placed an arm around her. "I'm sorry but you can't stay here. Why don't you go to the police station and wait for this whole thing to be over."
"Please let me stay? I've come from Boston and I got in a fight with the detective from Boston and my boyfriend. Please, I'll stay quiet and stay out of your way. I'll stand anywhere you want me to. I just want to be here. I want to be close to Molly."
The officer felt bad for Bella. He looked around. He asked for her identification and walked away with it. He was on the phone talking to someone. His eyes went from the license in his hand to Bella. Finally, he hung up the phone and walked over to her. "You can stay by the ambulances but you have to stay out of the way. Let us and anyone here do their job. We're trying to get you your little girl, I promise we will, but you have to let us work."
Crying, Bella looked at him and offered a smile. "Thank you. This means so much to me."
As Bella sat on the edge of the ambulance, another round of gunshot shoots went off. Bella hugged herself and rubbed her stomach. The paramedics ran off towards the building as the police yell for them.
"Two down. Go!"
Bella shook. She was regretting her decision to go by herself. She began to cry as she walked away from the ambulance and sat on the ground. After taking a deep breath, she stood up just as a stretcher with a white sheet over it came. Clearly beautiful strawberry blonde hair emptied from under the sheet. Tanya was dead. When Bella had last watched the television update, Tanya had been holding Molly. Her heart raced as she saw the paramedics racing with another stretcher. It was of a man. They loaded him onto the ambulance she was just sitting on. Bella swallowed hard and looked around for another stretcher for Molly and saw nothing. She was worried.
"No, I'm okay. Please, I just want my mommy, my real mommy. That lady wasn't my mommy," she heard coming from nearby. Bella snapped her head and saw Molly walking with an officer. She shook as she saw Molly with her own eyes. "Can I just call my mommy? I miss her so much. And Carlisle too. Please let me call her."
"Molly! Molly Michelle" Bella shouted without thinking. She saw Molly look around trying to find her voice. Bella began to run towards Molly and the officer. She pushed people out of her way until she stood in front of her daughter. "Molly!" She repeated as she held out her arms.
"Mommy," Molly cried as she wrapped her arms around her mother's expanding stomach. She began to cry. "Mommy, I'm sorry I went with the bad lady. I'm so sorry. I just want to go home. I don't want to go to the hospital like the policeman said. I want to go home." Molly paused and looked around. "Where is Carlisle?"
Before Bella could answer, she heard their names. "Bella! Molly!" Carlisle shouted their names. He was being stopped by the police. Bella nodded and waved to let him through. As he ran closer, Bella saw him holding something in his hand. It was Molly's doll. Once close enough, he hugged both Bella and Molly at the same time. He squeezed Molly and kissed her cheek. He was crying with both of his girls.
"Carlisle, the police man said I have to go to the hospital. I don't wanna go. It isn't your hospital."
"You have to go, to make sure you're okay. What if we all went?"
"You'd go with me?"
"Of course. We are always going to be together," Carlisle promised as he ran his fingers through Molly's curls.
"Do I have to go in the ambulance?" Molly asked.
"As long as the policeman says it is okay we will drive to the hospital, I promise. Even if you have to go in the ambulance someone will be with you," Bella promised holding Molly.
"I'll ask the police man. I'll be right back," Carlisle said as he quickly walked. Bella and Molly sat in silence waiting for Carlisle. Bella kept stoking Molly's hair just happy to have her in her arms again.
Carlisle came back with a sour look on his face. "Molly, the police man said you have to go in the ambulance but this is what we are going to do. I'm going to leave right now so when you get there I'll be waiting for you. Mommy will go with you in the ambulance and she will hold your hand the entire way, okay sweetheart?"
Molly nodded. She agreed. Carlisle kissed her head and then kissed Bella's and left. The paramedics came and told Molly and Bella that it was time to leave. They began to check her out before the sirens were even on.
As promised, Carlisle was waiting at the hospital. Molly was seen right away. She was interviewed by hospital staff as well as the police. While Molly was being interviewed, Carlisle ran out to get drinks and snacks for them. After another round of questioning, Molly was allowed to leave. The police wanted to interview her one more time before she left to go back to Boston.
On the way back to the hotel, Carlisle asked Molly what she wanted for dinner. She asked for pizza. There was a little pizza place near their hotel. They walked to it and ordered a pizza to bring back to the hotel. Bella had also requested grilled chicken salad. Carlisle kissed her and added that to the order. He was thrilled that she wanted to eat.
When the food was ready, they walked to the hotel. Carlisle was setting the table as he heard Bella and Molly talk.
"Mommy, your belly got bigger."
Bella laughed. "I got bigger because of your brother. He's getting bigger."
Molly's face lit up. "My brother? That's a boy?" She asked pointing to Bella's stomach. Bella smiled and nodded. Molly took a deep breath. "Good. I don't want Carlisle to have any more girls. You, me and Alice are enough. Edward needed a brother anyway. Now we are even."
"Even?"
"Yea. We have three girls in our family and now we will have three boys. We're even."
Bella placed her hands on Molly's face. Tears began to stream from her eyes. "I was so scared Molls. I didn't know where you were or if I would ever see you again. I didn't know who had you or why. I don't care why they took you, they should have never taken you in the first place."
Molly sat back in her chair. She looked at Bella. "Can I tell you something?"
"Of course you can baby."
"Tanya, she told me you didn't want me and didn't have time for me. She told me that Carlisle never wanted me and I was too much trouble. She said I was a bother to him. I know that isn't true. I know you love me and I know Carlisle loves me. Why did she lie? Lying isn't nice."
"Some people lie because they are sick. I think she was sick."
"She wanted me to call her mommy. I didn't at first but when I didn't she got angry and hit me, so I started calling her mommy. I don't want you to be mad at me. I don't love her like I love you, you are my mommy."
Molly looked confused. "But she didn't throw up."
Offering a brief smile, Bella looked at her daughter. "Not like a tummy ache sick. Sometimes people can be sick in their head. Sometimes those people don't get help and do things that we think are crazy."
Carlisle took a breath as he watched Bella. "Baby, I know you love me. I know that and I'm glad you were smart enough to play her game. I'm sorry she hit you. Were you okay? Where did she hit you?"
"She hit me on my bottom and on my face a few times. She said I made her sad. I called her mommy after a while because I didn't like the spankings, but I never loved her like you. I never really liked her. I wanted you the whole time. When I cried for you she hit me."
"Did the man ever hurt you?" Bella asked fearing the answer.
"Alec, no way! He was funny and nice. He tried to calm me down after I lost my doll. Tanya hurt him. She used the gun and got him on his arm. He pushed me out of the way. Tanya was trying to get me, I know she was. He fell on top of my so I wouldn't get hurt. He told me when he was laying on me that was he did it. He said he was sorry he pushed me down. I hope he's okay. He held my hand and let me cry at night when I told him I was scared. He told me he would protect me. Alec let me call you. I didn't remember our phone number but he had it and let me call you and talk to you mommy. We played games when I was sad and he helped me be brave. We played a lot of 'I Spy' games. When Tanya wouldn't let give me dinner because she said I was mean to her, he gave me food after she was sleeping. When she got mad at me he took me for a walk or he played with me or read with me or we went to the park. He helped me. He never hurt me. He kept telling me that you and Carlisle did love me. He told me that you were looking for me and scared that I wasn't with you. He said you'd always have love for me. He told me Carlisle talked about me and was very proud of me. He has all my pictures at his work. He said I was going to be a great big sister. He told me the baby all ready loved me too."
Carlisle got chocked up. It made him relieved that Alec took care of Molly when neither he nor Bella could. Carlisle set out the paper plates and plastic cups that came from the pizza shop. He cut up Molly's pizza the way she liked it. He looked at Bella who was rocking Molly on her lap. He was overcome with emotion that he could barely say the words, "Dinner is ready."
The three sat down and talked about nothing that was important. Bella realized that she doesn't have Molly's favorite shampoo or soap or bubble bath. Carlisle volunteered to go to the drugstore to get her favorites.
When he returned, he came into the suite with everything Bella had asked him to get. In addition, he also bought ice cream from the little shop near the drug store. After desert, Bella helped Molly in the bathroom. She bathed her and washed her hair. She brushed her hair and made sure her teeth were brushed. She got her pj's on and settled into the double bed in her own room of the suite.
"And I can't wait to go back to school. Do you think my friends miss me? Do you think Bree misses me?" Molly wondered.
"I think your friends will be very happy to see you when you go back."
"And Alice?" she asked as Carlisle entered the room.
"And Alice. She misses you so much." Bella reassured her as she tucked her into bed. "As does Jasper and Edward, Auntie Rosie and Uncle Emmy. They have missed you so much."
"Do you think Zoe will remember me?" Molly asked.
"I know Zoe misses you Molly," Carlisle stepped forward and looked at Molly. He sat on the other side of the bed after he kissed Molly's forehead. "Are you ready for bed?"
"I am."
Bella looked at Carlisle. "I'm going to stay with her until she falls asleep. Then I'm going to make some phone calls and get ready for bed."
"That sounds like a good plan. It's been a long day. I was wondering if you wanted me to read you a bedtime story."
Molly began to giggle. "I don't have a book Carlisle. Are you going to tell me a story?"
Carlisle smiled back at Molly. "No, I'm going to read you a story. Before we left your house your mom packed your doll-," he said as Molly clutched the doll. "And your clothes. I packed this," he holds out the book Silverlicious.
Molly jumped out of her covers and on his lap. "You didn't forget! I miss this story!"
"I could never forget Molly. I missed reading it to you."
Bella bit her lip as tears form in her eyes. She had no idea that Carlisle had packed the book that meant so much to Molly. Carlisle noticed and took her hand and pulled her into the middle of him and Molly.
Carlisle leaned back and read the story. Molly had fallen asleep before the end of the story. After a few minutes of intently watching Molly, Carlisle took Bella's hand and walked out of the room with her. Bella stared at Carlisle before placing her arms around his neck.
"I had no idea that you brought that book with us."
"It is Molly's favorite. I wanted her to feel safe and loved, so I packed it."
Bella stood on her tip toes and kissed Carlisle's cheek. "You are so sweet. Thank you." Bella paused as she let go. She bit her lip. "She's grown in a month." She paused and began to laugh. "She noticed my belly. She said she's happy she's going to have a brother because you have enough girls and now our family will be even with boys and girls."
Carlisle returned her laugh. "I heard her say that too." His laughter soon ended when he saw Bella began to shake and she cried. Immediately, he wrapped his arms around her. "It's all right. She's safe, she's with us and we're going to take her home. She wasn't harmed. It seems like Alec really took care of her."
"I want to know why they took her to begin with. If it was just Tanya I could understand as some sort of jealousy thing, but I have never met Alec. Why would he want my daughter and why would he go along with that lunatic?"
Carlisle took Bella's hand and walked her to the couch. He sat down and pulled her onto her lap. "I would be at your side no matter what. Even if you were crazy, I'd stay by you. He loved Tanya very much. He did whatever Tanya wanted. That's why he went along with it."
"Still doesn't make any sense to me. Did he, survive?"
"Yes, he did. They don't know if he will make it through. The next forty eight hours will be the real test."
"Did you see him?"
"I did. When I went to get the snacks. I went to talk to him."
"I knew you were gone for a while. What did he have to say?"
"He was surprised to see me. Just that he was part of the operation to bring Tanya down. He was the one who alerted the police in Boston about Tanya taking Molly in the first place. He told them he'd act as a spy for them. He reported where they were going and how they were getting there. They drove a lot and took several planes."
"Why though would she want to take Molly? She didn't even know her."
"Well, Alec told me that Tanya took herself off of her medication. Apparently she was mentally unstable."
"Who knew?" Bella asked sarcastically. "I'm sorry that was insensitive. She was your former colleague and your, well, your bed friend."
Carlisle let out a chuckle. "No worries. Anyway, Alec said he was afraid that Tanya was going to hurt Molly."
"Why did she take Molly in the first place?"
"She was jealous of me, well us."
"What? But she was married and she loved Alec, so she said."
"Alec said she was jealous. She was jealous that I had good ranking at work and I am well respected. She couldn't handle her job anymore and she was on her way to be fired. She was jealous of our relationship, or what she knew of it. She had seen me with Molly on several occasions, again, so she told Alec. She wanted children but Alec didn't. Alec was going to file for divorce. He had the papers ready for her to sign when Tanya came home with Molly. He was afraid that she was going to kill her, I guess she made threats, that's why he made himself an accessory to the whole thing. He was calling the police and letting them know what was going on. He had no idea what Tanya's plans were going to include. He had no idea about the gun and, well," he paused as he pushed Bella's hair bag. "Are you sure you want to hear this?
Nodding, Bella looked at him. "Yes, go on."
"When things got bad, Alec made things more of a game with Molly. He didn't want her to worry or be scared. Tanya hit Molly on more than one occasion. She wanted Molly to call her mom or mommy. When Molly wouldn't follow her directions that's when Tanya would hit her."
"Molly told me Tanya hit her. She also said Alec helped her when she was upset and he was the one who let her call us."
"Alec was the one to call the police to let them know that Tanya had Molly. It is still unclear to why the police waited over a month to do anything. Alec said he didn't understand. Alec was the one who pushed Molly out of the way when Tanya shot at her. Tanya shot Alec, not the police. Tanya was so upset that she shot Alec that she killed herself."
"Oh my god," she shook. "Did Molly see it all?"
"Alec wasn't sure. He said he had pushed Molly to the ground before to try and keep her safe. He said the police came over so quickly and pulled Molly away. He doesn't think so."
Bella nodded as she thought of what could have happened. "Tanya could have hurt Molly or worse."
Carlisle knew what she was thinking. He moved her hair behind her ears and looked at her before speaking. "Bella, get those thoughts out of your mind. She's with us and she's sleeping in the next room. We will be taking her home soon. She's okay. She's alive, healthy and happy."
Tears escaped her eyes. "You're right," she spoke softly as she rubbed her face with her hands. She offered a smile and looked at Carlisle. "That brings me to you."
Laughing, Carlisle looked at her. "It does, does it?"
"Absolutely. How are you feeling about all of this and Tanya?"
Carlisle kissed her head and held her. "I'm fine. You worry too much."
Bella couldn't help but chuckle. "Look who's talking! I guess I learn from the best."
Carlisle returned her chuckle and placed a hand on the side of her face. He grew serious as he began to speak. "I know we are supposed to go away to Vermont," he paused as he saw Bella ready to interrupt him. "Wait, Bella just let me finish please? I know it's supposed to be you and me, but I don't feel right leaving her. I want her to be with us. We," he paused to smile as he moved his hands to her belly. "Well, I can take her skiing or sledding or something while you read inside by the fire or we could find you a nice spa. Maybe Molly can get her nails done or something with you. You two could have a mommy and me day, I don't know. I've only just thought of this and I haven't had time to work everything out, but whatever we end up doing, I want her to be with us."
"Thank you," Bella said kissing him. "Thank you for always thinking of her as your own. I know you love her."
Carlisle returned Bella's kiss and pulled her back onto his lap. She rested her head on his shoulder as he ran his fingers through her hair. "You know when we first started dating you told me the purpose of dating was to find someone who you want to spend forever with."
Smiling, Bella turned to him. "I said that?"
"I might have been paraphrasing, but yes. I take it you don't remember that?"
"No, I do I do. Not those words exactly but I do."
"Well, I was wondering where do you see us?"
Still unable to contain her smile, she took her hands and rubbed her stomach. "I see us a family. I see us together for the long haul. I-we've been through a lot. We have a connection like I've had with no one else. We are close."
Carlisle placed his hand over Bella's. "You know, we have to make choices together, especially with our son on the way. Down the road I want to ask you to be my wife. You can start thinking-"
Without thinking, Bella turned to him. "Yes."
"What do you mean 'yes'?"
"Yes, I want to be your wife."
Speechless, Carlisle panicked. "You can't, I mean not yet. I'm not prepared."
Confused, Bella looked at him. "Prepared?"
"Bella, I don't have a ring or-"
"I don't need one."
"Really? You don't want a ring?"
Smiling, Bella looked at him. "I didn't say I didn't want one, I said I don't need one. There is a difference."
"I wasn't prepared to ask you now. The reason I brought this up was when we do get married, I would like it if you let me adopt Molly."
Bella's eyes widened. "You want to be Molly's father?"
"Absolutely. I mean, I all ready told you I feel like I am her father. I love her like she was my daughter. I want both of you in my life for forever. It seems right."
Bella shocked. "You really want us both?"
"I do. Come on, this shouldn't really be a surprise to you."
"I know, just hearing it out loud. I don't know what to say."
Carlisle offered her a grin as he continued. "Like I said, I'm not asking you now, it's something for the future, the um, not so distant future. I love you and I love her and this seems like the next step."
"I love you," was all that Bella could manage to say as she hugged him.
"Always Bella," he paused to kiss the side of her head. "I will always love you."
They embraced for a few moments before Carlisle looked at her. "I think you should go and take a bath or shower and I will call your mom and Emmett and Alice and whoever else you need me to call."
"What if Molly wakes up?"
Carlisle kissed her temple. "Go." He motioned between the door to Molly's room and his phone. "I have this, go and relax for real."
"Okay, if you say so."
"I do say so. Go and relax, then you are having a snack and then it's off to bed."
"You are so busy taking care of us who is going to take care of you?"
"You take care of me you silly woman. I'm fine right now so go," he smiled as he watched Bella go into their bedroom. He picked up the phone and dialed Alice first. She cried and was relieved that Molly was okay. She had apologized again and Carlisle made her stop. He told her that they should be home tomorrow or the next day depending on when the questioning from the police was finished interviewing Molly. Alice promised to call Edward and Emmett and Rose.
Taking a deep breath, Carlisle called Renee. He thought that maybe Bella should have called her mother, but then again he wanted Bella to relax and have some peace.
"Carlisle, what's wrong? I've been trying to call Bella all day. Is something wrong with Molly? Bella?" Renee asked panicked.
"No Renee, they are fine. We have Molly," Carlisle told Renee as he heard her begin to cry.
"Is she okay?"
"Better than okay, she's sleeping in the next room. She is in excellent condition and has to be interviewed by the police one more time before we can take her home."
"Take her home? Where are you?"
"Florida."
"Florida? How and when did you get to Florida? You dropped me off at the airport earlier today."
Carlisle thought about how they had just dropped Renee off at the airport only that morning. He explained that after Molly called Bella became a detective and tracked down where Molly was and booked her plane ticket. They spoke to the detective and Bella decided to take things in her own hands. Carlisle then explained how he would never let Bella go on her own, he went with her.
"So that little girl on the news, was Molly?"
"Yes."
"And you knew the woman who took her?"
Regretfully, Carlisle answered. "Yes I did."
"She's dead now."
"She is."
"Jesus Carlisle, you better not have any other friends who are like that. I don't think I could take it."
"I didn't know Tanya was like that. She only recently resurfaced. She's not going to be an issue any more though."
"How about the man with her? Did he hurt-"
"No, quite the opposite. He protected Molly and let her call us. He really watched after her and worked with the police."
"May I speak to Bella?"
"I'm afraid I sent her off to relax and take a bath. I figured she could use the time. When she's done she is going to have a snack and go to bed."
"Has she been eating?"
"Yes. She ate a few pieces of pizza and an entire salad after we came back with Molly. She had some ice cream too a little while ago."
Renee was silent. She was trying to formulate the words running through her head. "You know, thank you for watching over her. I may not care for you, but I know you love her. Thank you for not letting her go alone."
"I would never let her do that. I do love her Renee, and Molly."
"I know you do. Tell Bella to call me when she gets a chance, would you?"
"Of course I will. Do you need me to call Jacob or Seth?"
"No, Seth should be home tonight some time. He's probably on his way home. I'll call Jacob. Thank you for the call Carlisle."
"No problem Renee."
"Do you think it would be okay for me to come and visit soon? We came so close to losing Molly that-"
"Renee, no matter how much you don't like me, I could and would never keep you away from your daughter and granddaughter. You know you are welcomed to see them any time."
"Thank you. Again, please have Bella call me."
"Of course. Have a good night," Carlisle said before closing the phone.
After placing the phone down, he walked over to Molly's bedroom and opened the door. He watched her as she slept. Words couldn't explain how relieved he was to have her back with her he ones who loved her. He was hoping, police willing, to have his family back on a plane tomorrow afternoon and head back home.
Carlisle then walked over to the small kitchenette and grabbed two glasses and poured milk. When they were at the pizza shop he had bought a few cookies. He placed one a napkin next to a glass of milk. He heard the door to his and Bella's bedroom open. Bella came out in a terry cloth robe and her hair wrapped in a towel. He smiled.
"I know, this isn't my best look."
"You look beautiful, you look relaxed."
Sitting down next to Carlisle, Bella leaned her head on his shoulder. "I feel tired but for the first time on over a month I feel relaxed."
"That's what I like to hear. Come on, eat your snack and then we'll go to bed," Carlisle said pointing to the cookies and milk.
"I feel like such a little kid. Thank you for taking care of me and being with me, especially here."
"Bella, stop that. There isn't any place I would rather be than with you and Molly, even if we had to travel hundreds of miles. It's all worth it," Carlisle replied as he leaned in and kissed Bella.
Hooking her arms around his neck, Bella pulled herself closer to Carlisle. She played with the hem of his shirt before standing up. "Want to go to bed? I really am not hungry for a cookies and milk."
"Come on," Carlisle said standing up. He and Bella quickly walked to the bedroom and closed the door. Franticly Bella pulled Carlisle's shirt over his head. He untied Bella's rob and discovered she had yet to put on any clothes. He slid the material off her shoulders and kissed them. "You are so beautiful."
"Oh god, I want you so much," she said into his mouth as they kissed. "It's been too long."
"It has," Carlisle said as he was unbuttoned his pants. He had them pulled down when they both heard crying and then a knock at the door.
"Mommy? Carlisle? Can I sleep with you? I had a bad dream. I don't want to be by myself. I'm scared."
"I knew this wasn't going to happen," Bella whispered. "Molly I'll be right there baby," she said as she looked at Carlisle. "Go change and get ready for bed in the bathroom and I'll throw my robe back on and finish when you are done." Bella said as she picked up her robe and tied it. She walked towards the door and opened it. She saw Molly rubbing her eyes. The tears had stopped. "We were just getting ready for bed. Come on honey," Bella told her as she grabbed her hand.
Molly took Bella's hand and walked with her towards the bed. Molly laid right in the middle. Bella stroked her hair until Carlisle came out. He climbed into bed on the opposite side. He wrapped his arms around an almost sleeping Molly. He looked at Bella. "It's your turn. Go get ready for bed."
Bella nodded as she kissed Molly's head. She carefully slipped out of bed and grabbed her pajamas. She quickly changed and brushed her teeth. When she returned to the room, both Carlisle and Molly were fast asleep. Molly had snuggled right into Carlisle's arms. The sight made Bella smile. She kissed both of them and soon joined them in sleep.