"Go settle down on the couch. Take your nap; we'll keep this place warm and quiet for you," Alice said.

"Thanks ladies."

Emmett came out, sat down on the couch and lifted my pillow so it was on his lap. I started to relax and then I felt a blanket fall over top of me. I heard Rose ask, "Emmett, where is the salt and sand?"

"Back patio in the storage closet just before you go outside."

"Edward, come on let's get a layer down out front and create a perimeter for later. Jasper and Alice bring some more wood in and start bringing out as many blankets and pillows as you can find. Just be quiet for Emma and Bella."

I then heard Emmett humming to me and gently stroking my side and I finished drifting to sleep.

Chapter 35

I awoke to hushed voices talking and I stretched and heard, "Hello Bella."

"Hi all. Is it still ice raining?" and then there was silence and pelting. I went and looked outside; I said, "It's beautiful."

And Rose said, "But deadly."

"How do you know?"

"Utah winters as a kid."

"Ahh!"

"Emmett, come help me with the propane stove and we can get a stew in the pot for the fireplace."

Alice and Rose said, "We'll help."

"Of course."

They started peeling all the vegetables and Em and I got the meat cooked. I added the spices and the gravy mixture then my big strong boy got it set on the grate in the fireplace and we stoked the fire some more.

Once we were settled down, Alice said, "How are we going to do the sleeping arrangements?"

"Everyone is sleeping in this room," I said.

Rose said, "Bella gets the couch and gets to be the most comfortable."

"I agree," Alice said.

"I won't be in the recliner because that isn't comfortable for me."

I think, "If Jasper and Alice can make it work, they get the recliner. Edward and Rose, you get the couch and Em and I will take the air mattress."

Rose said, "Bella, whatever you want, you're due in 5 weeks and need to be comfortable."

"Edward, will you tell me some stories about Emmett?"

Ten minutes later, my mom called and I said, "I'm fine, mom. Yes there is a wicked storm outside; but I'm fine. Here someone wants to say hi." I handed the phone to Edward and the squeal we heard probably killed all of our ears. Finally, Edward handed the phone back and I said, "I'm fine, mom. Everyone is watching out for me. No, I'm having no contractions; I'll be fine. Yes, I'll stay inside. Good bye, mom. Yes, I'll let you know when we can get out safely."

I finally got to hang up, Emmett said, "She's worrying about her baby girl."

"Shut up," I said. We started a pillow fight then settled down to playing cards and trivial pursuit. A couple hours later, we pulled the pot off the fire. Once it cooled and we could move it, we had stew and my leftover cornbread.

"Bella, this is amazing," said everyone.

"Thanks."

We played an epic battle of guys versus girls trivial pursuit. The girls won, when we got a question about McCarty in music. Once we said the answer, the laughter erupted and Emmett declared a rematch.

I said, "Maybe tomorrow, McCarty. I'm going to the bathroom and then I'm ready to lay down. You guys can keep doing whatever you want; I'm tired and it won't bother me." I went to the bathroom and then came back. Emmett, Edward and Jasper were getting the air mattress set up for me. Edward stepped back and said, "Your royal highness your bed awaits."

"Guys, I'll sweat to death this close to the fire place."

"Angel." Emmett wrapped his arms around me and whispered, "I know, you'll lose some layers under your blankets." I blushed and turned into Emmett's chest.

"Bella, relax," Rose said. "We want you to be comfortable, so tell us what you want."

"Rose, it's fine. Just move the coffee table and Emmett and I can slide the bed back."

Edward and Jasper did what they were told and Jasper said, "Okay, here you go your royal highness lay yourself down."

I did and kissed Emmett good night. I rolled to my side into the comfort of one of my body pillows and started to go to sleep. As I was drifting through sleep, I eventually felt the big strong arms and hands of Emmett pull he in close. I moved to lay my head on his chest. I felt him unbutton my top and I felt his bare chest on mine. I mumbled, "Thanks," and I fell back to sleep. I think all three guys took turns stoking the fire overnight. About 5, I buttoned my top up and Emmett tried to stop me; but I whimpered, "Bathroom." He helped me up. As I finished standing up, I groaned as I touched his bare chest. "You're killing me man; I want."

Emmett cut me off and whispered go to the bathroom. Emmett finished stoking the fire again and went to the bathroom. When he joined me back in bed, he covered us up and got me partly naked against his chest. I leaned in and kissed him and whispered, "I want you."

"I know, so do I," Emmett whispered back against my lips. He made sure I knew he wanted me to as he lifted his hips against me.

Edward said, "Quit it, you two and go back to sleep."

I chucked my pillow at him and said, "You didn't hear that."

"No, but I can guess. Now go back to sleep and thanks for the pillow."

"You're welcome."

Soon, I was comfortable again and I went back to sleep. I woke to hearing a camera clicking pictures. I grumbled, "Whoever is doing that, quit it. I was sleeping."

Alice said, "No, you two are too cute laying down there all cuddled together. Emmett's really good at keeping the covers on the both of you, as well."

I jumped at that comment; but Emmett kept me close and covered. I mumbled, "Rose, will you bring me my robe?"

I buttoned up my top quickly. "Here you go, Bella and Emmett, here's a sweatshirt."

"Thanks, I knew you were my favorite, Rose," Emmett said as he slipped on his sweat shirt.

"You're welcome."

Once Emmett helped me up, Jasper said, "Edward and I will put your bed in your room for now."

"Thanks guys. I'll go figure out what we have for breakfast."

"Emmett, will you put the grate back over the fireplace?"

"Of course."

I got out the cast iron skillet; I filled it with eggs, cheese and sausage. Emmett carried it out to the fire and we got everything cooked. We pulled it back and made breakfast burritos.

"Bella, you're an amazing cook over an open fire," Edward said.

"Thanks."

"How did you learn how to do all this?"

"Girl Scouts, I loved cooking out in the wilderness."

"Speaking of that, how about a chicken pot pie for dinner?"

"Sounds good," Jasper said.

"Emmett, we'll need the second grate for the fireplace. It can't be low or it'll burn the bottom."

The girls and I headed into the kitchen and got out the chicken, potatoes, carrots and peas. I used the biscuit dough I had in the house and made the crust. We added the meat and vegetables along with spices and some gravy and finally added the dough on top. I wrapped the pan in foil and we sat it on the higher grate for the day. I went and looked out the front door and then the back door.

"How much ice do you think we have?"

"Four to six inches," Rose said.

"Alice, grab the camera I want to take pictures of all the icicles."

"Bella, be careful," Emmett said.

"I will," and I had fun. Once I stepped back inside after snapping pictures from the door, I said, "What should we do now?"

Edward said, "Ladies, go put on some warm clothes. We'll bring in more wood to dry and then we can get dressed."

Once all the chores were done, Emmett smiled saying, "Trivial pursuit rematch."

"Okay, Emmett, I'm in and I'll see you in the living room." I was talking on our land line to Leah when Emmett came and sat next to me. "Yes, we're fine. I've a pot pie in the fireplace on the grate for dinner and I'm thinking sandwiches for lunch. We are cozy. No I'm glad they're here. I miss you; and yes, if we need anything, I'll call you or Jake."

As we were setting everything up for the rematch when Kate called, I told her I was fine; I was comfortable and was about to beat my fiancé at Trivial Pursuit again. "No I'm sure; I'm great. We have an air mattress and plenty of fire wood. Yes, I promise I'll let you know."

Once I hung up, I had to calm Emmett. "It's fine; she's just concerned about me going into labor. Trust me; I'm perfect except for Emma, this watermelon, I'm carrying around in my belly."

"I love you, Angel."

"Now go sit with the boys, so that we girls can kick your ass again."

"We'll see about that."

So this time we cleaned their clocks and the final question had the answer of Edward Masen. Emmett lost it and I had to go console him. I kissed him in the kitchen and let him grind against my ass until Jasper announced he was coming into the kitchen for a drink. Emmett just sat down to try and get his problem under control. Then we played as couples; and this time, Emmett finally got a win and relaxed against me.

We made sandwiches for lunch. I had hot chocolate and everyone else had coffee with baileys in it. We booted up a laptop and watched, but more importantly listened to a movie while I napped.

I awoke and said, "I see, we're still in roughing it territory."

"Yep, Jake called and said he thinks sometime during the night we'll get our power back," Emmett said.

Jasper added, "Alice called the airlines and the soonest they were thinking people would get out was in two days and so she made reservations for the four of us to fly to LA."

When she hung up, she saw me crying. "Hey, it's okay, Bella. Why are you crying?"

"No, it's not. I'm responsible for you being trapped here."

Jasper added, "No, you aren't. We were suppose to leave on the 3rd and we stayed so that we could meet up with Edward and Rose."

Then Rose said, "We wanted to meet this amazing woman that stole Emmett's heart."

"But," I whimpered.

"No buts, this is the best vacation ever," Rose added.

Edward said, "Yep, even with all the crab people two nights ago, I never felt unsafe; they just wanted to talk to me. They were so nice that when we went to leave. They actually collected enough money to pay for our to-go order and wanted to do that as a thank you. No one has ever done that for us before."

Emmett said, "I know, what I want to do."

"What honey?" I said.

"I want to see all the clothes that you bought for Emma."

"Really?"

"Yes, really. I need to learn how all that frilly stuff works."

Alice squealed and headed for the guest bedroom. We spent the next two hours showing Emmett how all the clothes worked. Then Rose went and got the stroller box. Edward went and got the car seat and swing box. I sat and watched everything get put together. I also watched Emmett learn how everything worked. It was cute and I enjoyed taking pictures of all of them. Emmett came back with one more bag after he put the car seat and swing away. "Hey, you guys forgot a bag, but it's heavy."

I scurried out of the recliner and said, "Em, we don't need to go through that bag; it's just bibs."

"No, it's not; it's heavy."

"Em, drop it and come with me," I said as I tried to get him to leave the room with me.

"But."

Rose said, "Shut up and follow your pregnant fiancée. She doesn't want everyone seeing her breast pump and I'm sure you don't want her demonstrating it to our husbands."

"Fuck. Sorry, Angel; I'll go put it away."

"Thanks and I'll go to the bathroom."

When I came back, I was freezing. Everyone was outside spreading sand and salt. I pulled a blanket or two around me to stay warm and that's when the lights and radio popped on.

Alice came in and stoked the fire and was enjoying its warmth, as I was. Soon everyone else came in and started warming up. Next, everyone taught me how to play poker. I finally folded for good and said, "I'll stick to trivial pursuit."

Emmett said, "Sorry, you don't have a good poker face."

"Nope, I don't." I sat with Emmett as they continued to play.

In the end, Alice had the best poker face and won. I went and made a salad to go with dinner and called Leah to let her know the power was back on. We were still roughing it heat wise though because the living room was so warm from the fire and I was comfortable and we all were actually enjoying the roughing it part. Leah's kids were going stir crazy locked in the house, but were happy they didn't have school for at least another day.

Emmett pulled the cast iron pan out of the fire and we started with our salads. I unwrapped the foil off the pot and lifted the lid and then checked the meat temperature and it was perfect. Emmett brought out 6 large bowls and I scooped the pot pie into them. It sounded like a six person orgy while we were eating. The only sounds in the room were moans and groans. Finally, Emmett said, "Excuse me; I'm the only one that my fiancée is suppose to be having sex with. Could you guys quit all the moaning and groaning over her skills please?"

I wasn't expecting him to say that; I was just happy everyone was enjoying their dinner. I swallowed wrong in my reaction to Emmett's comment and suddenly I couldn't breathe. I dropped my bowl on the coffee table and grabbed my throat gasping for oxygen.

A/N - Please enjoy and I'll be back next Thursday. Enjoyment = Reviews Please.