Knock Me Up, Please

by gabby1017

Bella decides she wants a baby and her biological clock ticks like a time bomb. She won't try a sperm bank; she wants to meet a man, talk and check out his genes and then roll him over in the clover for a one-night Lo-ver. Can it happen that way?

37. Chapter 37

Knock Me Up, Please.

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Chapter Thirty-seven: The Rose Reveal and the Badass Angel

EPOV

Once Bella sees Emmett her mood changes. He engulfs her in one of his bear hugs and she smiles and relaxes.

"I'm glad to see you, Em," she whispers into his ear.

He rubs her back. "You know we're here for you, Bells, no more freaking out, okay?" He cups her face in his huge hands and begs, "We have to keep you calm and those baby hormones cozy. So, please, no worrying." He turns to me and roughly points. "He's not letting anything or anyone near you. I have his back and Angel has mine. Did you know she's a black belt?"

I look at Angel. "I'm quite impressed."

She smiles and Emmett laughs, "Who knew she was such a badass?"

She smirks. "Yeah, so don't tempt me, P.E.!"

I frown and question, "P.E.?"

"Professional eater," Angel chirps. "The man can do some serious damage."

Emmett defends himself, "Well, you should see Bells do some preggo damage. She ate me under the table at the diner one morning."

"Hey, I'm eating for three, what's your excuse?" Bella kids.

Emmett explains, "I'm big guy and I'm active. I need a lot of food to run this …" He smooths a hand down his chest. "Manly machine."

Bella giggles, "Yeah, you've got some manly machine there, Em!"

Angel adds, "More like motor mouth."

Emmett stands tall. "Hey, put your money where your mouth is, woman. I can out eat you."

"And I have no doubt you can, but I know I can out eat you with pie," Angels brags. "I don't know what it is, but I am a bottomless pit for pie."

Emmett flirts and wiggles his eyebrows. "I love pie."

Angel emphasizes, "Fruit pie. Fruit, you perv."

Sitting on a chair near the bed, I watch with Bella as we listen to their banter back and forth.

Eying one another, we nod. He's smitten with Angel, and their little show evens out Bella's levels. Blood pressure is down and her coloring is normal. Even the swelling in her fingers is down.

Bella barks, "Hey, why not a contest? I know Em's favorite pies. So, you tell me what you like, Angel, and I'll make yours."

"I'm a sucker for lemon meringue, cherry, and apple crumb," she answers. "And Key lime when available."

Bella stares at Emmett, "She likes what you like."

Simultaneously, Emmett and Angel say, "It's all about the fruit."

They laugh and smile. Both together, "I've got taste."

Bella looks up at me and whispers, "I swear he found his equal."

I whisper back, "More like clone."

Emmett complains, "You know we can hear you."

Bella looks down. "Sorry."

Angel stands on the other side of Bella. "Look, I want you to know Rose doesn't scare me. She's all talk and sets others up to do her dirty work. You are not to feel guilty, Bella. I'm a big girl. Em and I are getting to know one another. Rose needs to get over it."

"I just feel sorry she threw you into all of this," Bella apologizes.

"If it wasn't me, it would be someone else." She broadly smiles. "Then if she wants a fight, more power to her. She's going to need it. She's not going to walk over me or anyone close to me. So, don't allow her to win, Bella. Those three letters were to confuse and upset you. Don't allow that conniving bitch to get her way. She has someone close watching all of us, reporting our every move. I've got a feeling this isn't her first time she's on the run. So, let's be smarter, use our heads and not play into her games."

Emmett fists pumps and mumbles, "Badass."

Angel smirks at Emmett. "One more badass out of your mouth and I will kick that ass."

Emmett pleads with sparkling eyes, "Oh baby, please."

Bella boldly laughs. "Ooo, thanks, you guys. You're better than Laurel and Hardy."

"Jasper's sharing his old movies with you?" Emmett asks.

She nods. "Yeah, all I do is laugh."

"That's what you need." I squeeze her hand.

"I have to admit, these two are far better." She squeezes my hand and grins. "So, about that pie eating contest?"

KMUP * KMUP * KMUP * KMUP * KMUP * KMUP * KMUP * KMUP * KMUP

RPOV

The sun begins to set as I tumble out of bed. Radiant oranges, yellows, and blues cover the lighting of my room giving me a warm feeling in the pit of my stomach. I laugh. Or is it the muscular man-beast that sleeps on his stomach? I take in his massive back with his huge arms outstretched over both pillows. The appeal of his nakedness draws me back to the bed. I run my fingers from his arms to his legs taking his hardness into great consideration. He sleeps deeply from the sedatives in his drink. Control is my manipulation. And should I want it, I will have it with no interruptions or denials.

His body is similar to Emmett's only not as tall and not as smooth. His hair is straight not curly. His hands are large but lack the talent … the caring ...

I sigh ...

He's not Emmett ...

However, he serves a purpose.

I wrap myself in a thick, fleece hooded robe, grab my cigarettes and cell slipping out from the warm room to the covered balcony. It's a little nippy, but the cold never bothers me … or anything else.

I light a cigarette and inhale in a long breath. Once I exhale, I sit on the padded lounge chair, curl my legs underneath the robe and make my call.

"Did you get your money?" I say taking in the beauty of the sunset.

"Yes, thank you."

"So, what do you have to tell me?" I lean back in the chair taking another drag.

"She was brought into the hospital. It appears to be preeclampsia."

I coldly react, "It's her own fault. Guilty people bring on their own demise." I flick my ashes into the air watching the flecks flow into the wind.

"I could barely get any information. I heard Edward talk to another doctor about her condition. They have a guard outside her door and have doubled up at her home and no one is allowed into her hospital room unless on the approved list."

I laugh deeply. "They're scared."

"C'mon, Rose, you've given them enough to be guarded."

I rage, "That's the plan."

"Well, she'll be home in a few days."

"Good. Your guy was very thorough." I add.

"I'm glad. He checked every one of your bugs in Bella and Alice's house."

"I know; every conversation is coming in loud and clear. I can now hear the guards, too."

"Yeah, Tim is very good at what he does. He said the devices needed to be changed."

"I know. I haven't changed them in quite some time," I admit.

"Rose, how long have you bugged Bella and Alice?"

I casually say, "From the first time I stepped over their thresholds."

Silence.

"Cat got your tongue?" I giggle. "Look, I learned to never trust anyone unless you pay them. Money is your best friend."

"I thought you were all such good friends."

"You thought wrong." I huff. "So did I and look where I am."

"Is there anything else you need me to do?"

I take my last drag, crush the butt on the arm of the chair and throw it over the balcony. "Keep a watchful eye. If you can get into the room, go. If not, then just watch from the background."

"I'll do what I can."

"Thank you. I appreciate all of your help. I will also send a little extra for your Tim."

"Rose, thank you. I'm sorry they turned out to be lousy friends."

"You know, Kate, what can you do?"

I disconnect the call and walk back into my room. I warm my hands over the fire, turn to the bed and think about my amusement while dropping the robe onto the floor and crawling over my imitation Emmett. I close my eyes and dream.

KMUP * KMUP * KMUP * KMUP * KMUP * KMUP * KMUP * KMUP * KMUP

BPOV

My room overflows with visitors awaiting Jasper and Alice's arrival with hordes of salt-free Chinese food. Jasper always knows someone who can alter a meal to your liking. Angel and Emmett set up a large folding table at the foot of my bed with chairs. Dad and Carol O. show up with paper plates, utensils, and cold canned drinks. James and Cheryl walk in with a bouquet of flowers, a gigantic basket of fruit and pastries.

Around the table, everyone keeps their voices down, even Emmett. Once Jasper and Alice pull out all the containers of food, we eat heartily. I really can't tell that there isn't any salt on the ribs.

I bring up the idea of a pie-eating contest between Angel and Emmett. James offers his restaurant and Cheryl thinks we should make it an event to raise money ... a sweet competition of the sexes.

Angel is all about the pie war as she chews on an eggroll while Emmett gloats with confidence shoving a whole roll into his mouth.

Charlie says his money's on Angel and Emmett feigns a broken heart continuing his eggroll plunging.

I look around the table and watch my friends. This is what it's all about. They're all here for me; eating food without any salt and spending their time showing me they care.

I clear my throat and say, "Thanks, guys."

Alice tearfully jokes, "You always have to be dramatic, Bella." She smirks.

"Yeah, Bells, you don't have to be hospitalized to get our attention," Emmett announces. "Ah, just remember the hormones and chill."

Charlie stares Emmett down.

Edward grabs my hand. "Since your blood pressure has gone down and you are responding to medication, you'll be going home tomorrow, under my care."

Emmett chuckles, "Yeah, under his care."

Alice and Charlie moan.

"What"? Emmett throws up his hands.

Cheryl quickly blurts out, "We received information on Rose, today. Apparently, she has quite a few trails throughout the country and Canada."

"And Alaska, too," James adds.

"The PI found the people you mentioned, but they refused any information about Rose saying they hadn't seen her in years." Cheryl shrugs.

"I just want to say one thing about her," Angel explains, "I have an idea that will smoke her out."

Charlie frowns. "What do you have in mind?"

"We have to go for her heart." She smiles.

Emmett quips, "I was thinking more like the jugular."

Angel smirks. "Hmmm, maybe both."

KMUP * KMUP * KMUP * KMUP * KMUP * KMUP * KMUP * KMUP * KMUP

Ooo, so what does Angel have in mind?

KMUP * KMUP * KMUP * KMUP * KMUP * KMUP * KMUP * KMUP * KMUP

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