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CH 35 Moonlight Dance (BPOV)

I sat in front of a mirror in the center turret suite as Alice worked on my hair. Alice had reserved this room for us because of the kitchenette and the ocean view. Edward had stayed with me last night and was kicked out first thing this morning.

We spent the morning getting spa treatments then Alice had the spa worker combine both the bride-to-be and expectant mother packages into one. The massage was relaxing and helped rejuvenate my aching back and ankles.

I was about 22 weeks pregnant at this point and it was quite obvious due to my small baby bump that showed up a couple of weeks ago. Edward loved the bump. He was constantly rubbing it whenever he was near me. Every night since Boston, he had started rubbing coco butter on it to prevent stretch marks.

It was about that time he started reading to the baby every night, something he read about in the book I gave him. He would also play music he specially recorded for the baby. It was such a sweet gesture. I knew that he was going to be a great dad.

I recalled when I was about 16 weeks pregnant.

I had just grabbed a Granny Smith apple from the fridge and walking back to the living room at the main house when all of the sudden I felt a jab in my side. It didn't hurt but it caught me by surprise.

"Ooo," I cried out dropping the apple and it rolled away. I clutched the spot in shock. The baby had just kicked me. He really moved for the first time. But before I could enjoy it, my reaction had alarmed Edward.

"Sweetheart, are you okay? Carlisle?" he didn't wait for me to respond.

"Edward..." I started. Carlisle came downstairs fast, looking worried. Em and Jazz paused their game. I am sure the girls would be here too if they weren't working on the baby's room.

"What happen?" He asked already in doctor mode, looking me over.

"She cried out and grabbed her side." Edward interrupted me from speaking again.

"Well, do one of the ultrasounds and check the baby." Great even Emmett sounded worried.

Jasper started to chuckled.

"How is this funny?" Carlisle spoke as all three rounded on him.

"I'm sure Bella would be best to explain it." He tried to hide his smirk. I started to turn really red. I didn't mean for this to get blown out of proportion.

"I'm not hurt. I just felt the baby kick for the first time. It surprised me. It didn't hurt, honest." I think I turned even redder. I saw relief on the rest of their faces. Edward's face broke out into a silly grin as he knelt next to me. He placed his hand where I had mine and waited expectantly.

"Sorry, I overacted. Has he moved again yet?" Edward's voice sounded sheepish.

"No, sorry." I patted his hand with my own.

"Next time let her have a word in edgewise before you overreact." Jasper seemed amused as he picked up the apple I dropped and handed it to me.

"You know the girls are laughing their asses off at us right now," Emmett grumbled.

"Watch your language in front of the baby," I snapped at him. His eyes widened.

"He can't hear me."

"Actually he might be able to. Babies respond to sound in the womb by now." Carlisle gave Emmett a scolding look, but I saw the teasing glint in his eyes.

"Sh…I am mean. Sugar. I am sorry baby. I didn't upset the little guy, did I?" He looked at me then at Jasper.

Jasper shrugged. "I can't feel anything off him yet?" I bit my lip as I wonder if that was normal. I was surprisingly not the only one thinking about it.

"Is that normal" Carlisle asked.

"Honestly, I don't know I haven't been around enough pregnant women to tell you." Jasper answered as he thought about it more.

"I am sure it is. His emotions are probably tied up with Bella's. When he is born you will probably be able to. I haven't been able to hear any babies' minds. I have tried. With newborns I see a collection of images," Edward answered. His hand was still on my belly. There was the barest of a bump, but I already had to start wearing some maternity clothes. Some of them were still too big, but my regular clothes were too small.

I pressed my fingers in gently where I had felt the kick. Suddenly I got a jab back. Edward's eyes widened.

"Wow. Hey there, little guy. You sure it doesn't hurt?" He looked up at me.

"No, it doesn't hurt. It feels odd, but it doesn't hurt." I patted his hand.

I felt a jab of pin going into my head, bringing me back to reality.

"Ow!" I cried out wincing in pain.

"Sorry," Alice apologized, before fixing it. She was pinning my hair up with a bunch of curls and a few braids. It was even more complex then my hair was for Edward's celebration, but was it still looked like it from that era.

I was eating my small dinner of a steak tip spinach salad as she worked. Alice grumbled a bit because she wanted to get my make-up done. But a reminder of me passing out or getting sick at the alter would be worse than no make up. She relented, not that she had much choice after Esme heard our argument.

"Alice, you can see the baby right?" I asked thinking back about that Jasper couldn't feel him.

"Yes, Bella, I can see you, Edward and the baby, one big happy family. He will be a healthy boy." She answered.

"But can you just see him? Like what he will be in the future?" I asked.

She raised a brow at me in the mirror's reflection. She lost focused for a minute. Her brow furrowed and then she shook her head. "It must be undecided. Why are you so worried? I swear I see a healthy baby."

"I don't know. Jasper said he couldn't sense the baby's feelings. I just wanted to make sure..." I trailed off.

"You're thinking the baby can block Jasper like you can Edward." Alice froze. I shrugged.

"Crazy, right?" I shrugged. Alice exchanged a look with Rose and Esme.

"It's possible. But, Jazz might be right, that it was too soon for him to read the baby." Alice answered.

"Don't stress over it, dear." Esme came up to give my shoulder a squeeze.

"Esme is right. Even if the baby can block Jasper that doesn't mean anything is wrong." Rose spoke up. I agreed, maybe my curiosity was just running away from me.

"Your mother is going to be here in about a minute." Alice started adding some flowers in my hair.

I opened my mouth to ask about Charlie, but then closed it. I asked yesterday and Alice had told me no. Thinking about him would only make me sad. Renée had suggested that Phil could give me away, but it didn't feel right. He was more my mother's husband than my step-father. I hardly knew him, and not well enough for that. I suggest to Renée that she do it. She liked the idea immediately. There was a knock on the door and Esme went to open it.

"Esme, you look beautiful." I heard Renée's voice before I saw her. Esme was wearing a pale pink dress with lace sleeves and a scoop neck.

"Thank you, that shade of blue looks beautiful on you." Esme commented. I couldn't see so I started turn.

"Oh no, you don't. She will be over here in a moment," Alice scolded me. I sighed as she started on the makeup since I was done eating.

"Sweetie, your hair looks beautiful. Alice, you have done an excellent job." Renée appeared in the mirror behind me.

"Thank you, Renée," Alice looked up at her.

"How are your nerves, sweetie." Renée sat in a chair close to me.

"I'm good," I told her. I wasn't nervous too much. I was already married to Edward; this was just for show really. I caressed my belly lightly and I felt the baby flutter around. The feeling made me smile. Our little boy seemed excited too.

"Is that the dress? Oh it looks like it is from an era of those books you like to read. It is beautiful," Renée gushed as she watched Rose inspect my dress for wrinkles.

"It is vintage. When I found it, I knew Bella would love it." Alice winked at me. She finished the make-up. "Alright, time for the dress. Let's see if we can get this on her without ruining the hair or her makeup." Alice helped me to my feet. She led me to the center of the room.

"Wait, I need to use the bathroom first." I pulled away from her. Alice giggled.

"Go." She shook her head looking amused. I had to use the bathroom more often now. I swear some days the baby makes himself comfortable on my bladder. Once in there, I rinsed my mouth carefully with mouthwash too. I hoped I didn't mess up my lipstick too much.

I stepped out of the bathroom and Alice immediately led me to the center of the room again.

"Alright crouch down and we will lift this over your head," She instructed. I stooped as low as I dared. In a matter of minutes I was in my dress. Renée buttoned up my back.

"Okay, do we have everything?" Alice murmured out loud.

"The dress, as well as the engagement ring is old." Rose answered.

"Shoes are new." Alice looked at feet at the ballet flats. I was grateful that she wasn't going to make me walk in heels.

"She is borrowing my handkerchief." Esme place a lace handkerchief into my hand and gave it a light squeeze.

"The garter is blue." My mother held up the satin object. Alice took it from her.

"Hold on to Rose," Alice called as she knelt in front of me. I grabbed Rose's shoulder as Alice lifted my leg off the ground. I wobbled and Rose supported me.

"There all set. I think we are just about ready," Alice smiled. Rose handed me my bouquet of mostly lilacs, the first flowers Edward gave me in 1918.

"Oh, Bella, by the way, I changed my mind. I am not going to walk you down the aisle. But, don't worry. I found a gentleman in the lobby that was willing to do it," Renée told me. I gave her an incredulous look, she had to be joking. There was a knock on the door. "That will be him."

I looked over at Alice and she was avoiding looking at me.

Renée came back dragging someone with her. I looked up to see Charlie in a tux looking uncomfortable.

"Dad," I choked out. Tears filed my eyes, as he came in.

"Bells, you look beautiful," he said gruffly.

"Five minutes," Alice told us before leaving the two of us alone.

"You came," I whispered blinking back my tears. "I didn't think you would."

"I wasn't sure myself. I hated how we left things, I never meant to push you away like that. I wish I could take back most of the things I said. I'm sorry for saying them and pushing you away." He looked sorrowful.

"I can forgive you. Things got blown out of proportion. I am sorry for walking away," I admitted. He nodded; his eyes fell to my stomach.

"Please, tell me you didn't get married because you were pregnant." Charlie looked at me.

"Dad, we told you we didn't. The baby is actually a product of our wedding night." I could feel myself blush at trying to explain this. "The baby is a miracle to us since Edward was told he couldn't have children."

"You are happy," he asked.

"Very happy. I never thought I would be married and pregnant at my age, but it feels right," I continued.

"I talked to Edward earlier and we came to an understanding. I can see the boy loves you. Just don't forget about your old man now. Come visit when you can." Charlie looked a bit choked up himself.

"We will. Someone has to teach your grandson to fish," I smiled, rubbing my stomach.

"A boy?" Charlie smiled a bit. I nodded.

"Thank you, Daddy," I stepped forward and hugged him.

"There, there. Please don't cry. Alice will blame me." I grabbed a tissue and lightly blotted. Luckily it seemed waterproof. There was a knock on the door.

"It's time." Alice popped back in and smiled.

"Ready?" Charlie held his arm out to me.

"Yes, please don't let me fall." I clutched his arm.

"I got you." Charlie patted my hand with his free hand. He led me to the doors to go down to the lobby.

There was a small gazebo that was on the hotel property. Our wedding party was very small, just over a dozen chairs. A Justice of the Peace was marrying us. Edward, somehow, found one in the area with the last name Greene. He thought it was fitting, so do I.

Alice stood in front of us. She turned to me.

"Count to ten slowly and then follow me," she told us. I took a deep breath to calm my nerves.

"We're up," Charlie replied. I tightened my grip on his hand as he led us across the grounds. The sun had set, it was twilight. A few stars already dotted the sky. The gazebo was covered in white light. My handsome knight was waiting for me with Carlisle standing next to him.

When our eyes met his face broke out into a beautiful smile. My mind lost all train of thought as I focus solely on the man in front of me. Sparks ignited in our hands as they touched when Charlie handed me over to Edward. I felt the baby give a few soft kicks.

The ceremony went fast and smoothly. I had insisted that the words obey had to be let out this time. Edward had agreed, knowing how I felt about the old fashioned custom. I felt tears occasionally slip down my cheeks as I spoke my vows. Edward's own eyes were filled with emotion too.

As soon as we were pronounced husband and wife, Edward's lips descended on mine jubilantly. Like always, I got lost in the kiss. I vaguely heard a clearing of a throat and Edward pulled back.

"Jeesh, keep that up and you will knock her up. Oops, wait that already happened," Emmett snickered from his seat. Esme looked mortified while Rose buried her face in her hands. I wasn't sure if she was laughing or embarrassed. Jasper elbowed Emmett hard, but it looked like he was fighting a laugh.

My own parents took the comment differently. Charlie scowled and Renée was actually giggling. Phil just shook his head and smiled. I wasn't sure whether to laugh or cry myself. I ended up giggling. Edward sighed, but he looked relieved that I was smiling.

The Justice of the Peace cleared his own throat as he introduced us as Mr. and Mrs. Cullen.

Our small party headed in to the Garden Ballroom. It was the smallest one they had. The other rooms would have been ridiculous with the size of the wedding we had.

Because of this, we were not introduced upon entering the room. But we started off with Edward and I dancing to the lullaby he wrote me. As we danced, I saw my mother's teary eyed. I had explained to her the other day the significance of the song.

Alice insisted on pictures on the veranda. We took a series of photos with different combinations. Jasper used a high tech advanced digital camera. He had also taken pictures during the ceremony.

After that, we cut the cake. Alice had kept it a simple three tier cake. The cake itself was black forest. A bit unconventional, but Alice insisted that I could not have cherry pie. Instead of a normal reception, it was more of a dessert buffet giving the hour was after most would eat dinner. That, and only about a third of us would be eating anyways. CThe buffet did have cherry pie though.

Edward lovingly placed my piece into my mouth, despite his brothers' taunts to smash it. He was probably more afraid of Alice. I subtly licked the frosting from his fingers before he pulled them away.

When it came time for me to feed him, I paused for a moment. He hadn't informed me if he was planning on eating it or not. At the last second I smashed it on his nose, giggling, and remembering what I had done with apple pie filling in his parent's kitchen. Edward smirked and grabbed my waist.

"Edward, don't you dare ruin her make up." Alice squealed. Edward gave a roll of his eyes and smirked. He leaned in and kissed my cheek and quickly wiped his nose off on my cheek, causing me to squeal.

"Ew." I took the napkin Alice handed me as she glared at the laughing Edward. I wasn't mad as I was happy to see him acting so carefree.

The next hour went with dancing, laughter and eating. Before we broke up for the night Alice insisted that I throw the bouquet. I felt silly throwing it to Alice and Rose who were both technically married. Alice, however, made a few of the waitresses get in line. I turned my back and prepared to toss. I suddenly heard Alice break out into giggles. She distracted me as I let go of the bouquet. I turned just in time to see it hit Emmett in the face. The room exploded into laughter. Emmett looked down at it in his hands, then back at me.

"Anyone else and I would have said you did that on purpose." He chuckled.

"Sorry." I blushed bright red but I couldn't help but laugh with everyone else. Edward wrapped his arms round me protectively from behind.

"Sure you are. That is why you are laughing." Emmett smirked. "Alright, Jazz or the Chief aren't placing no garter on me. You girls stay there, and let's see if Edward can set this right." Emmett winked at me.

Carlisle brought over a chair for me to sit in. Edward waited until I sat before kneeling in front of me. He winked and ducked his head under the skirt causing me to jump in surprise. My new brothers found this hysterical and they start snickering and catcalling. My face turned bright in embarrassment.

"Boys," Carlisle gave them a warning look, his eyes still twinkled with amusement though. They stopped but their faces were still devilish. I wished he would hurry up, but Edward was taking his time. I felt his fingers trace my legs lightly, causing me to squirm. He finally slipped the garter off. Without looking behind him he took it and sling-shotted it straight into the hands of one of the waitresses that had been staring at Emmett all night. Rose looked pissed.

The poor waitress turned pink and started giggling. Edward helped me out of the chair.

"Here you go, Em." He patted the chair. Emmett looked a little unsure as he sat down. He gave Rose a pleading look as she scowled at him. The waitress, still pink in the cheeks, went over to Rose and whispered something to her. She handed Rose the garter before she ran giggling from the room with the others following her.

"Come on, Babe, place it right here." Emmett hiked up his pant leg and extended it to her.

She shook her head and walked over and knelt in front of the chair. "Not too high now, got to keep my dignity." Emmett batted his eyes at her. She muttered something that caused Edward to laugh into my hair.

She slipped it on and stopped about mid-calf.

"Any further and it will be stretched out." Rose looked at him with a sly smile.

"Are you saying my legs are fat," Emmett pretended to get offended.

"Yes," Rose answered standing up. "Now I believe you owe me a dance." She said the last part while the rest of us laughed. Emmett let out a laugh as he got to his feet. The last song of the night was Let Me Call You Sweetheart. I fell into Edward's arm as he started swaying to the music. He sang softly in my ear as one hand was on my waist and the other was on my belly. I could feel the baby kick away. I noticed Alice dancing with Charlie. When I looked around for Jasper, I noticed he wasn't around.

After the song there were a few good nights and congratulations all around. Instead of leading me to the elevator, Edward started to lead me to the doors.

"Where are we going?" I asked.

"I have a surprise for you. Unless, you're too tired?" Edward asked looking back at me.

"I am a little. But I am also too wired to sleep," I answered. Edward smiled before leading me on.

"Well, what I have planned will not take to long Mrs. Cullen." Edward opened the main doors and we stepped out to see that Jasper had pulled up in our new Volvo.

He opened the passenger door for me as we walked out to it.

"Thank you," Edward told him as Jasper stepped away.

"You're welcome. Have fun. The girls and I will do our best so that Emmett doesn't crash." Jasper gave us a wave before heading back in.

Edward helped me into the car, taking care with my dress.

"Where are you taking, me?" I asked.

"Not too far." Edward closed his drove and drove off. He drove down the road a short bit and pulled into a park called Great Island Common. Edward parked, then came around to my side. He opened the door and helped me out. He reached in the back and pulled out a basket and a blanket. He held out his arms for me and led me down a path. I could already smell and see the ocean.

"Hold on to me, the path is uneven," Edward was using his eyes looking ahead. I tighten my grip as he led me down to a sandy beach.

The moon was out and the sky was full of stars. I looked around and we had this beach to ourselves.

"May I have a private dance with you?" Edward asked setting down the basket and blanket.

"Theres no music," I answered looking back at him.

"I have come prepared." Edward pulled out a portable IPod sound dock. He set it on top of the basket so it stayed out of the sand. I slipped off my shoes and felt the cool sand under my feet. Edward hit play then stepped towards me, pulling me into his arms.

The music that drifted out of the speakers was the Bangles song Am I Only Dreaming?. I blushed as we started to sway to the music.

"Are you going to sing for me again?" Edward asked whispering into my ear.

"I can't sing," I laid my head against his chest.

"Yes, you can. I remember hearing you sing this song to me. Your voice was so sweet." Edward answered holding me tighter.

"The fever made you delusional," I mumbled while rolling my eyes.

"You forget I reheard it as a vampire." Edward kissed my forehead. "Please,"

I took a deep breath and closed my eyes and sang very softly; loud enough for Edward to hear me but no one else.

"Thank you, angel" Edward kissed my forehead, again.

"Thank you, for making my dream come true." I whispered. He rubbed my arms gently. I had told him about the dream after I was disappointed we were wouldn't be able to get married on the beach itself.

"You're welcome. I would do anything for you. Are you getting cold, should we head back?" Edward pulled back to look at me.

"I am good. In fact I feel comfortable for once. It seems I am hot all the time now if I am not in your arms." I answered.

"I guess the term baby incubator isn't far off. I will make sure we get some air conditioners or central air installed for this summer." I nodded in agreement. I was going to ask him about that anyways.

"By the way, Happy Birthday." I reached up to kiss him. He kissed me deeply and passionately.

"Mmmm, thank you," Edward whispered against my lips then kissed me again. I felt the baby kick away.

"I think someone else is trying to wish you a happy birthday." I pulled one of his hands to the spot. Edward smiled more as he knelt down. I ran my fingers through his hair lightly.

"Thank you, little one. Marrying your Mommy again made it a very happy day." He kissed my belly and laughed when the baby kicked at his lips.

"He has been around Emmett too much," he snickered. My stomach let out a rumble.

"Or maybe he is just saying 'feed me, Seymour'." I laughed. "So can I have those tacos you are hiding in the basket before they get cold?" I batted my eyes at him.

"I guess. You can thank Jasper for sneaking those in there." Edward gave a disapproval frown. Ever since I saw the Taco Bell yesterday on our drive I had a craving. Edward made tacos for me since he abhors fast food chains, but it wasn't the same thing.

I watched as he spread the blanket it out. He helped me sit then got out the tacos. He spread a cloth over my lap then tied another around my neck.

"What are you doing?" I gave him a strange look.

"Alice, will have my head if you get anything on that dress." Edward apologized. I bit into the first taco and quickly started to devour it.

Edward sat by my feet and pulled them into his lap. He softly started to massage them and my lower calves.

"That feels so good," I closed my eyes.

"I'm glad. Maybe my hands should massage other parts of your body tonight." Edward's voice sounded huskily. I opened my eyes and could tell that even in the dark his eyes were black.

"It's our wedding night. It would be only appropriate." I smiled then blushed. Edward had more than complied with what I had asked in that meadow. We explored each others bodies constantly. I found his long piano fingers were good for other things besides the piano. He had definitely found ways to satisfy me around the sex issue that made us both happy. Really happy.

"I'm ready to go back to the hotel now," I whispered hoping the longing wasn't obvious in my voice.

"Are tired?' Edward frowned a bit.

"Not at all," I whispered smirking at him. Edward was up in a flash. He gently helped me up. Then at vampire speed packed everything up. He pulled me into his arm bridal style to get back the car faster.

A/N: A small wedding sweet wedding by the sea. A dance on the beach. And A father that showed up.

I am not sure how much long this story is going to be part will depend on the answers to this question.

How many want a hybrid baby? I was leaning towards no. But few expressed interest.

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Preview: (time jump)

"What am I suppose to do with this?" Jasper called from the kitchen.

"I am coming. It needs to cool a bit before I can cut it." I started to walk towards the kitchen with Emmett hovering behind. Just as I was about to step into the kitchen a spasm of pain hit my back. It was so strong that I felt it the front too. My knees buckled a bit and I felt Emmett grab me from behind. Before I could say anything I felt a small pop water started trickling then gushed down my legs. I looked down in shock at the puddle.

"What is that?" Emmett looked down. Jasper came around the counter and was standing in front of us.

"My water broke. Call Edward." I snapped out of my shock. The baby was coming and I was in labor.