Rescue Ink
Carlisle Cullen is a pillar of the community. He's a humane veterinarian/philanthropist who owns an animal hospital and shelter. He's a loving husband, a devout father, and his three sons follow in his footsteps as well as on his Harley. They're tattooed bad boys who right the wrong to protect and save. They have hearts that fall in love with the blink of an eye. Well, except for the middle one, Edward.
Disclaimer: I own nothing Twilight.
A/N: I am still blessed with my Beta, Fran.
Chapter Thirty-five: All About Edward
Edward sleeps as I do light cleaning around the house, prepare chicken soup and take a shower in the downstairs bath so as not disturb him. I peek in his room regularly, and he's out for the count.
There's a knock at the front door, and I find a smiling Carlisle holding a grocery bag. Opening the door, I gesture for him to come in. "What do you have there, Carlisle?"
He walks into the kitchen and places the bag on the table. "Well, I brought a few things Edward likes when he's under the weather."
I watch him pull a few items of the bag.
"He likes to nibble on oyster crackers. They're good to settle the stomach." He lays them on the table and reaches in to hand me a bag of 'Dum Dums.' "And he likes to suck on these small lollipops. I also brought Gatorade. He'll be able to keep it down."
"This was so nice of you."
"Well, I thought after Esme's rant that I'd be the better visitor, and she instructed me on the grocery list."
"She's scary, but I understood how she felt. I was very upset with Edward for keeping things from me, but I know his thinking. He gives me whiplash."
We laugh.
"Yes, he's a bit of a handful; like his father. Our women are our kryptonite. Yet, Edward has always been to the extreme." He points a chair. "May I?"
"Oh, of course. Can I get you anything?"
"Do you have any satsuma water? Edward and I like it better than lemon."
"Sure, I took some off the tree in the back this morning and made a gallon. He has me drinking it, too." I smile.
Carlisle sits at the table as I bring him the water and sit across from him.
"Edward is my deep thinking, sensitive boy. Emmett, on the other hand, allows things to roll off in humor, and Jasper insists until he gets what he wants. But Edward dives below sea level. He takes everything seriously, and puts one-hundred and ten percent of his energy into anything he creates."
I hum, "I know."
"Then, you understand that he thinks with his heart and hides it all inside."
"Like his dad."
He smiles and shakes his head. "Yeah."
"Carlisle, he can be so frustrating. He has to be the man to take care of everything. I do appreciate he wants to protect the people he loves, but Edward takes it to a different level."
"Yes, he does. May I explain a few things?"
"Sure."
"Esme and I had Edward tested when he was about to enter middle school. He was a bit sensitive and very withdrawn. The guidance counselor was highly versed in the psychological and sociological behavior of preteens, and she tested him from emotional and intellectual exams. He excelled in everything. Then, she asked us if we objected to biofeedback. You know what…?"
I say, "Annie Mae."
"Okay. Well, Edward was … is, empathic. That's why animals are drawn to him. He's so sensitive, they feel no danger."
I nod. "That makes sense."
"I understand he told you about Bruiser."
"Yes, and the nightmares."
Carlisle draws out a long sigh. "I'm sure he left out a few things."
"He said that one of the boys threw him down."
"What he left out is that two of them beat the hell out of him. The mother of one of them made Edward believe he was the cause and ordered him to take the injured dog out of her yard, thinking it was his."
Horrified, I mumble, "He didn't mention that part."
"Typical of him. My son had three broken ribs, cuts and contusions all over his body. He wouldn't allow me to take him to the emergency room until I cared for the dog. Esme and I worked like nutcases, as he held onto his ribs in pain. We brought the dog to the clinic and then rushed Edward to the hospital. Unbeknownst to us, he had internal bleeding from a ruptured spleen. Those two boys kicked him over and over. We did file charges and the boys along with the mother had repercussions, so to say the least."
I cover my mouth with my hands. "Oh, my God."
"Edward took the brunt of the beating to save the dog, Bella. That's how much he loves. Now, I know this is his story to tell, but to this day, his brothers don't know what he did so many years ago. I just thought you should." He stands and kisses me on the head. "You're his equal."
"Thank you, Carlisle," I say with tears running down my face. "I won't ever hurt him."
He gently grabs my chin for me to look up at him. "I know. I think I'll go take a peek."
Carlisle walks up the stairway and I just cry.
EPOV
I awake to my dad sitting on the bed petting Lamb Chop on his lap. "Hey, Dad."
"How are you feeling, son?"
I take a large breath and sit up. "Better. Whatever Annie Mae gave me is working."
"Good."
I look around. "Where's Bella?"
"She's downstairs making you chicken soup."
I smile.
"Yes, I brought you your crackers."
"Thanks."
"She quite a girl, Edward."
I smile. "Yeah, I know."
"Good. You're both on the same page."
"Your point?"
"Just don't get angry."
I frown. "And why shouldn't I get angry?"
He stands and places Lamb Chop on the bed. "She'll keep your secret." He points. "Have faith."
I seethe at him and yell, "Dad!"
"I'd rather you be angry with me than her. Now, she can actually understand and stick around. You can stop being an asshole. Don't wait till you're my age to figure things out, Edward."
He walks out, and Bella stands at the doorway wiping her eyes. "Please, don't be upset with him. I'm glad I know."
"Sometimes my family goes too far."
"Better they go too far than not at all."
"Come here."
Bella crawls into the bed, and I wrap my arms around her.
"Edward, what you did was amazing, so very unselfish."
"No, I was a kid and didn't think."
She sits up and glares at me. "You were seven-years-old and saved Bruiser's life despite the pain you were in from the beating you took from those boys."
"I couldn't let him die."
"I love you so much, but after hearing that story, I love you more … if that's possible." She smiles.
I smirk. "So, you love me how much?"
She slaps my shoulder. "You're incorrigible."
I kid, "But you love me."
She thoughtfully stares. "I do love you, and I know that you love me."
"You're my life, Bella." I kiss her temple. "So, you made me chicken soup, and Dad brought crackers?"
"Is that a hint that you're hungry?"
"For many things."
She jumps out of bed. "I'll bring you soup."
Bella turn to the door, her body sways and she passes out as I shout her name.
BPOV
I can hear sirens. Edward appears frantic, as Jasper admits the paramedics into the room, and handles him. Alice sits next to me on the floor but jumps up to allow them near me.
One attendant says, "Pulse is low."
I fade out.
I awake alone in an ER cubicle, feeling a little stronger and alert. Edward sits in the waiting area with Alice and Jasper. The rest of the family is on the way.
Annie Mae pulls the sliding glass door to the side and walks inside. I get the impression she's happy, but there's this funny look of guilt on her face.
She stands near the bed and grabs my hand.
"Before you say anything, I'm fine. So stop looking so guilty. You can't always know everything."
"Bella."
"No, I want you to understand that things happen. You can't prevent accidents."
"Bella."
"Annie Mae, I love you, and since we found one another, you've always taken very good care of me. So, stop feeling guilty. It's written all over your face."
"Now, if you allow me to speak, young lady, you'll know I am quite guilty, and I need you to know it was unintentional," she apologizes, I think.
I frown. "What are you talking about?"
"Well." She sits on the edge of the bed and continues to hold my hand patting it with the other. "When you told me Rose was having some issues, I did my best to clear the difficulties."
I smile. "You did. Did you know she's having twins?"
She smiles and pats my hand harder. "Yes, I did. Now, let me finish."
"Okay." I nod.
"When I was doing the calling for Rose, I thought she was alone."
"We couldn't leave her alone, Annie Mae. You told me she needed someone there."
"And I thought it would be Emmett."
"Alice and I stayed with her."
"I know that now, but at the time, I thought she was solitary. So, I surrounded her with the light. And with the herbs, she healed."
I smile. "And you saved her babies."
She sighs. "I did what was necessary to omit any negativity. Losing a baby is a horrendous ordeal."
"She's already experienced loss."
"Yes, so I took precautions and … well, I used everything I know to stop any loss and enhanced the pregnancy."
"Are you saying what I think you're saying; the twins?"
"That's part of it."
"They're not going to be some super powered beings are they?"
She shakes her, sighs again and points, "No, stop interrupting."
I sit back.
"Bella, the calling was …" She sighs. "It touched all in Rosalie's space."
I look at her and see her guilt-ridden face holds a smile. Realization hits me, as the doctor enters the room, and we both say 'I'm pregnant' at the same time.
Annie Mae lights up. "I hit a grand slam." She shrugs.
*RI*
So, all three girls are pregnant from Annie Mae's zapping. I wonder if they will all have … twins? Hmm.
*RI*
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