Ok, so here it is, the end. We, preciousfairymom80 and I want to thank you all for the lovely reviews and words of encouragement for this story. We will be posting the Tanya outtake in a few days and then there will be an epilogue. The epilogue will also be up in a week or two. DO NOT READ IT IF YOU DON'T WANT MORE! The epilogue will also be the prologue to the sequel when we get around to writing it.

As for now, we are starting a new story called Stockholm Syndrome. It will be the complete opposite of the sweet, loving Edward and Bella of this story. Brief summary: Edward is a vampire, Bella is human. On her first day at Forks High, Edward doesn't want to abstain so he follows her home and takes her for himself. What will happen?

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This story means so much to us and is the reason we are friends today (preciousfairymom80 and I). She suggested the idea and we ran with it. It also provided her the courage to start writing her own stories. If you are a Jacob fan you should DEFINITELY go check out her stories. I recommend Dusk, followed by Black Moon, then Celestial Dawn. As for us, we will be returning with a new Darkward story and hope you will read along in the angst and drama and pain that will be present in it.

Now, to end this incredibly long author's note... Disclaimer: We don't own Twilight or it's characters but we do own a fantastic friendship that was forged through this story. Thank you Crystal for everything. You are my best friend.

Chapter 35 – Turning One

BPOV

The past year had been amazing. Edward and I had the perfect marriage and the perfect children. The twins were starting to walk, both trying to outdo each other. Renesmee had the upper hand and seemed to take after Alice with her gracefulness. Anthony one-upped Renesmee by saying Dada first. However, Renesmee followed up two days later with Mama. Edward and I both cried at those precious first words.

Jacob and Crystal had become regulars in our lives along with Miriam who was just a few months older than the twins. Jacob had taken to phasing and letting all three kids ride around on him, something Grizzly picked up on quick. I was a little worried about the kids riding on his back but Crystal assured me that Jacob knew what he was doing because he had been giving Miriam rides since she could sit up. When Jacob wasn't near, Grizzly was happy to play pony with Ness and Anthony.

Edward had talked me into finishing school online and I had received my Associate's Degree in Business Management. Alice wanted to throw me a graduation party but I was finally able to say no to the demented little pixie and held my ground on it. She had muttered something about getting me back and I was truly worried. I knew the next celebration would be the twin's birthdays. I had a feeling that she would do a two-day blowout since they had different birthdays. Renesmee had been born on February 14th and Anthony on the 15th.

About a week before their birthdays I knew that I was in for the celebration to rival all celebrations. Boxes upon boxes started to arrive and as Alice swept them away I knew she was up to no good. I tried to sneak a peek but the damn fortune teller kept seeing me trying and would head me off at the pass.

Finally, the 14th had arrived and I woke up to Renesmee and Anthony squealing from their nursery. I got up and smiled at the sounds until I heard the tinkling laughter that was accompanying them. I hurried into their nursery, Edward hot on my heels and I saw Alice flitting around their room at vampire speed, twirling around with ribbons and sashes and boas, making them squeal in delight. I had often wondered if the twins' knowing about vampires and wolves was safe but with all of their overprotective supernatural aunts and uncles, I had nothing to worry about.

"MAMA! Pretty!" Renesmee squealed when she saw me, pointing at Alice's dance.

"DADA! UP!" Anthony called out and held his arms out to Edward who gladly gave in to the demand.

"Yes, pretty! Alice pretty," I cooed to Renesmee as I lifted her up.

It was then that I noticed their newest outfits. They were wearing prince and princess outfits in varying shades of gold, red, and ivory. I noticed a crown and tiara sitting on their bookcase and immediately knew that the pixie had gone overboard again.

I started to picture the many ways I could remove the decorations and have the small family affair that I wanted for their birthday but Alice saw it and stopped twirling right in front of me.

"Isabella Marie Swan Cullen! Don't you dare even think of it! They are my only niece and nephew and I will spoil them senseless if I want to!" Alice spat at me slightly seriously.

"Peace! Back! Down evil pixie!" I said as I backed up with my arms around Renesmee.

Alice's face screwed up for a second then she doubled over with laughter.

"Down evil pixie?" she pealed out through the laughter.

"Well, it made you laugh," Edward added in and then joined with the laughter. It was quickly contagious and I joined in too. Soon Anthony and Renesmee were giggling even though they didn't get the joke.

"Ok, you two need to get dressed in your outfits, everyone will be here soon for the party," Alice said.

Edward and I looked at each other with identical puzzled faces and said, "Outfits?" in unison.

"Yes, they are hanging in your closet. Get dressed and get downstairs. I will take care of my babies," Alice said as she took both of them from our arms and headed out of the door after pausing to grab their crowns.

Edward and I headed back to our room and were scared to look in the closet. Alice must have snuck the outfits in while we were sleeping. I slowly opened the closet and heard Edward groan. I looked and saw the most ostentatious ball gown I had ever seen. It was royal blue with silver cord accents around the corseted bust. It flowed to the floor and there was a blue and silver scarf with it. The shoes were blue velvet with a soft sole. Beside it was a high-waist tux that looked like Leopold had worn it. It had a blue velvet tailed jacket and ivory pants. There were also black knee boots to complete the ensemble.

I mentally cursed Alice as Edward retrieved my gown and helped me into it. I sucked in my breath as he laced up the corset and was surprised that it was generous enough to cover most of my breasts. Just as Edward started to dress in his tux, Rose flitted into the room and snatched me away for hair and makeup. She was in a dark maroon gown similar to mine and her hair was in an intricate weaved braid that looked like a basket. She styled my hair similar to hers and draped the scarf over my shoulders.

Just as she finished dabbing on minimal makeup, Edward appeared in her doorway looking like the prince of my dreams. My breath was taken away at the sight of my dashing husband. He was the image of perfection, standing there in the doorway, looking as handsome as ever. I hurried over to him and pressed my lips to his.

"You look amazing love," Edward murmured through our kiss.

"So do you," I said as he pulled back from the kiss.

"Ok, enough of the mush. Let's get downstairs, everyone should be here any minute," Rose said and she led the way downstairs.

The living room had been turned into a castle throne room with two thrones for Renesmee and Anthony. Emmett, Jasper, Alice, Carlisle, and Esme were already there, dressed like the royal family they were. All the couples were dressed just as Edward and I were except for the color of their ensembles. Emmett and Rose in maroon and gold, Edward and I in royal blue and silver, Alice and Jasper in dark purple and ivory, and Carlisle and Esme in ivory and gold.

Renesmee and Anthony were playing on the floor with their crowns. I glanced at them and noticed that they were adorned with gems and the Cullen crest. I wondered if the gems were real but decided against asking for fear that I was right and would panic.

There was a knock at the door and Alice flitted over to open it. Charlie, Sue, Jacob, Crystal, and Miriam were standing there, dressed to the 9's in their own beautiful garbs. Each couple was dressed in similar outfits; Charlie and Sue in forest green and cream, and Jacob and Crystal in chocolate brown and gold. Miriam was in a princess gown in shades of green with a little tiara perched on her head. They all looked amazing.

Everyone mingled and chatted and I had to embarrass Charlie by telling him how handsome he looked. Jacob looked positively uncomfortable in his outfit and kept tugging at the collar of his shirt. I stifled a giggle when Alice flitted by and smacked his hand away from the buttons. Crystal had had her hand raised to do the same but the pixie vampire struck before her.

The party was amazing and the cakes were beautiful. Alice had really outdone herself with this one. The cake was a castle straight out of a fairy tale. Anthony and Renesmee each had their own smash cakes that were replicas of their crowns. Everyone had to laugh at Alice and Rose working at vampire speed with baby wipes to keep the cake and frosting off of the outfits.

The presents were next and Renesmee and Anthony got a swing set and sand box for the back yard and power wheels. Renesmee also got a wide collection of Disney Princess items including every dress up outfit they offered. Anthony received a few hundred Hot Wheels and the rug with the city view to drive them on.

After presents were done, Jacob and Crystal left to take Miriam home for her nap and I noticed Renesmee and Anthony yawning. Edward and I took them upstairs and changed their clothes, then laid them down for their naps. Just as I closed their bedroom door Alice appeared and grabbed my hand, pulling me down the stairs.

"What the hell Alice?" I asked as she yanked me into the kitchen.

"Just look!" she demanded as she pointed out the kitchen window.

I turned and looked and saw Charlie and Sue standing in the gazebo in each other's arms. I watched with wide eyes as Charlie removed something from his pocket and got down on one knee, taking Sue's hand in his.

I watched the beautiful scene; Charlie in his suit, Sue in her dress. Sue looked like she was crying as Charlie slid the ring on her finger. He jumped up and pulled her in for a kiss just as she had nodded her head. Alice and I started squealing and everyone appeared in the kitchen.

"What is going on?" Edward asked as he noticed the tears streaming down my cheeks.

"Charlie…Sue…engaged…" I said as I wiped the tears away.

"WOOOOOOO!" Emmett boomed out and Charlie and Sue must have heard because they broke their kiss and glanced at the house. I watched Charlie blush multiple shades of red and Sue duck her head into his shoulder.

"Emmett!" Rose scolded him and smacked the back of his head. "Way to ruin a moment!"

We all laughed and Charlie and Sue joined us back in the house. There were rounds of congratulations and a promise to Alice to let her help in the planning as long as it was kept intimate and reserved. We all talked for about an hour about everything and then were silenced by the small voices drifting over the monitor.

"Ness-Me," Anthony cooed at his sister from their room.

"An-ny!" Renesmee replied as if she had suddenly discovered her brother for the first time.

"Up, out," Anthony said and we heard Renesmee giggle.

Edward, Charlie, Sue, and I listened to the monitor while our vampiric family listened naturally. We heard some muffled sounds and grunts then the sound of two pairs of little feet dropping onto the floor. I led the movement upstairs and all of us stood in the two doorways to their nursery, watching them play. We were soon spied by the twins.

"Mama! Dada!" they squealed in unison.

"Up, out," Anthony said while pointing to his crib.

"Out, play," Renesmee said as she picked up one of her dolls.

We all laughed at them tattling on themselves.

"Guess it's time to go shopping for toddler beds," Charlie commented from behind me.

"Ugh! Can't we keep them little just a while longer?" I whined. They were growing up so fast.

"All mothers wish that," Sue commented.

"Genetically engineered babies that stay babies longer…" Carlisle trailed off. "Imagine the possibilities."

We all burst out laughing at the strange look on his face as he pictured it. Charlie and Sue announced their departure just then and said they wanted to go tell everyone the good news, after they changed of course. Edward and I hugged them and they kissed the twins goodbye then headed downstairs and out the door.

The rest of the day was spent cleaning up, changing out of our outfits, and cooking dinner for the four humans. Esme had taken to cooking for us and spoiling us rotten with Food Network's finest dishes. We watched a little television after dinner and then spent some family time together.

I had a feeling that the family time would soon be coming to an end. Emmett and Rose had been mentioning traveling abroad for a few years on their umpteenth honeymoon. They would periodically disappear for a few years at a time on a vacation and rekindle their romance. They hadn't gone on one since the 50's.

Jasper wanted to go back to college and major in something new, religious history had been appealing to him lately. Alice had also expressed a desire to return to school for fashion design. They had been looking for a good school that offered both majors that was located in a cloudy area.

Carlisle had been offered a position at the Russian Children's Clinical Hospital in Moscow and Esme was excited about it. They had been debating the offer but knew that they wouldn't be able to stay in Forks past the end of this year. I think they were planning to move there in January.

That would leave Edward, Renesmee, Anthony, and I here in Forks to live our happy, human life. I couldn't ask for more.

Anthony had fallen asleep in Emmett's arms and Renesmee was fighting the losing battle to dreamland in Jasper's arms. Edward and I said goodnight to everyone and picked up the twins. We carried them upstairs to their nursery and laid them down, kissing each one on their foreheads. I stood there looking at my two amazing miracles, Edward behind me, his arms wrapped around my waist.

He kissed the back of my head and murmured, "I love you."

"I love you too," I said as I turned my head to kiss him.

He pulled away and smiled at me. "You are my life Isabella Cullen."

"As you are mine. Now, take me to bed or lose me forever."

Edward smiled and swept me off of my feet and carried me into our room. As we lay in bed in each other's arms I sent up a silent prayer to whoever was up there thanking them for my wonderful life, husband, children, and family, grateful that I had been given a second chance.

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