AN- Thanks so much to everyone reading and reviewing my story and how passionate people are getting about what should be done to Charlie.

Lets see how Edward reacts when he finds out Bella is missing.

Chapter 36

Where is she? (Carlisle POV)

Me and Edward had been sitting in the small cafeteria for the last twenty minutes each with a cup of coffee in our hands but neither of us were managing to drink. I was worried about Bella and Esme I didn't know how Bella was going to react to the physical exam I didn't want her retreating back into herself I just hoped Esme was strong enough to help her through this. She knew from first hand experience how this felt and I didn't want any bad memories to be dredged back up for her.

My phone ringing brought me out of my thoughts Edward raised his head in question as to who was ringing, looking at the display I saw it was home calling.

"Hello" I said into the phone.

"Yes Alice were still here, everyone is ok and I hope that we will be home within a couple of hours." I said in response to Alice's question.

"Ok I will tell them and I'll see you all soon. Love you." I said finally before hanging up.

"Alice and the others told me to tell you and Bella that they love you both and can't wait for you to come home." I told Edward he nodded in response it was so unlike him to be so silent.

"Edward you ok?" I asked concerned for my son.

"Not really, Bella is going through hell today and I'm barely holding it together for her I don't know how to make things easier for her." He admitted his shoulders slumping in defeat.

"Edward, when Esme went through something similar I felt totally useless because I wasn't able to protect her in the first place. There was nothing that either of us could have done to protect them. What matters now is that you are there for her now. Bella trusts you Edward and you will be her rock in the next few weeks but that doesn't mean you can't relay on the rest of your family to support you as well." I told Edward sincerely.

"Thanks Carlisle for everything" Edward responded smiling at me.

At that point Jane walked into the room and headed over to the table.

"Jane is everything ok? How's Bella? Can I see her?" Edward questioned Jane.

"Edward calm down Bella is ok, she just needs a bit of space at the minute Esme is looking after her, we will go down in a little while and she should be ready to go home then ok." Jane reassured Edward, who slumped back into his seat at having to wait a little longer to see Bella again.

I fetched Jane a cup of Coffee as well as a fresh one for me and Edward and we lapsed back into silence until Maggie walked into the cafeteria carrying a folder with her which I assumed was full of Bella's results.

"There's an extensive list of physical evidence in here any judge would be mad not to convict that bastard on what he see's here." She said matter of factly.

"That's great thanks Mags." Jane said before pulling out her phone and leaving the table to place a call I hoped that it was to Felix.

"Thank you Maggie for everything you have done for Bella today it means a lot." I said truly greatful for all her fault.

"Its all part of my job although I don't think this is the end its one of the more severe cases I've seen in the last few years." She said honestly looking as tired as I felt.

"Fingers crossed she will never have to go back there and suffer any more than she has already done." Edward said.

"Come on lets go check on how Bella's doing" I told Edward not being able to stand waiting any longer myself.

We both jumped up and with a hasty good bye to Maggie and we both practically ran back towards Bella's room. As we entered the hall where her room was located we both slowed down each taking a couple of calming breaths before I knocked on the door and gently pushed the door open.

The first thing I saw was the bed empty then my eyes fell on a body lying on the ground.

"ESME" I shouted rushing over to her. Thankfully she was breathing Edward was frozen in the door way.

"Edward go find some help quick, then fetch Maggie and Jane were going to need them." I urged him before he came to his senses and ran from the room.

I gently lifted Esme up off the floor and placed her on the bed she had a gash on her forehead that was still bleeding. I grabbed the oxygen mask off the wall and placed it over her nose and mouth. I was checking her pulse again as Julie ran into the room.

"Carlisle what happened?" She asked, helping me to hook Esme up to the heart monitor, thankfully her vitals were stable.

"I'm not sure, we found Esme here on the floor and there's no sign of Bella, can you try and find her for me." I asked knowing that I couldn't leave Esme's side at the minute.

"Of course I can, just take care of your wife." She told me before rushing out of the room.

I sat on the edge of the bed gently stroking her hair "Come on Esme wake up for me we need you" I whispered placing a kiss to her cheek.

I began cleaning up the cut, which also needed a couple of stitches luckily everything I needed was in the room. As I sat waiting for Esme to wake up a sickening feeling hit me I just hoped that my gut instinct wasn't right.

(EdPOV)

I was frozen in the door way Carlisle was leaning over Esme who was lying on the floor there was no sign of Bella any where.

"Edward go find some help quick, then fetch Maggie and Jane were going to need them." Carlisle shouted at me which brought me round and I darted from the room.

I decided to head back towards the cafeteria as that is where Jane and Maggie were last. As I rounded the hall I ran straight into Julie.

"Edward where's the fire" She asked laughing.

"Esme's unconscious Carlisle's with her and we don't know where Bella is." I told her panting slightly.

"I'll go help Carlisle, Jane and Maggie are in Maggie's office it's in the next corridor." She told me as she ran off in the other direction.

I reached Maggie's office and without even knocking I entered the room.

"Edward what's wrong" Jane asked sensing my distress immediately.

"Esme's unconscious and we can't find Bella anywhere" I panted.

"oh god" Jane said covering her mouth before coming back to her senses " right Maggie I need you to look at all the security footage I need you to find out if Bella is still here or who has taken her, though I think I know who. Edward go to the security desk and get the guards to start searching the building along with any free members of staff we need to make sure that she's not here." She told me.

"Ok" I said running from the room and headed towards the security desk. I was feeling increasingly sick I had told Bella that I would not leave her that she was safe and I've failed her how she would ever trust me again I didn't know. I hurriedly told the guards what had happened and within a matter of minutes they had a search party and we quickly searched the buildings and surrounding grounds, there was absolutely no sign of Bella anywhere, no one else had seen her, how could she have just disappeared there is no way she would have left voluntarily.

Once everywhere had been searched twice I headed back towards Maggie's office hopefully Jane was still there. Remembering my manners I knocked before heading in I found Jane talking with three other men. Once she noticed me she beckoned me over to them.

"Edward this is Felix and a couple of his associates there going to help us find Bella." Jane stated.

I nodded my head at the others in the room before turning back to Jane and asking "So what's next, she's not anywhere here, she wouldn't have gone on her own it has to be her father."

"We've already come to that conclusion looking at the CCTV cameras we saw a black Sedan leaving the parking lot about an hour ago now, the problem was it was reported stolen late last night and so would be the perfect vehicle, we think that is what Charlie used to get Bella away. I've got men out looking for it now, as well as a couple positioned at his house." Felix stated.

I was glad that people were out looking for Bella "But he's already had her for an hour now he could have done anything in that time including kill her. We've got to find her and as quickly as possible." I shouted.

"Edward relax we're doing everything possible but we have to tread carefully we don't want to put her in anymore danger than she already is." Jane reasoned.

"Ok but we can't wait long I don't even want to think about what he has done to her, or is going to do." I said still feeling frustrated.

"Edward right now there is nothing more you can do for Bella, why don't you go and check on Esme I'm sure she is going to want to see you" Jane said.

Nodding my consent I slowly made my way back through the now quiet hallways and made my way back to Bella's room. I entered to see Esme lying on the bed still unconscious she had been out for quite a while now what if she was more seriously injured than we first thought.

"Carlisle how's Esme" I asked startling Carlisle.

"Sorry Edward I didn't see you come in, she's stable but still hasn't regained consciousness I'm hoping it won't be much longer" He said sounding extremely tired.

"She, she will be ok though right?" I asked worried that she won't wake up.

"I think so Edward, she just needs time try not to worry, any news on Bella?" He asked turning back to look at his wife.

"Not really, she's not anywhere in hospital or grounds I helped with the search. Jane has brought in a bloke named Felix along with a couple of others they're putting a tale on Charlie if they can find him as well as posting someone outside his house in case he shows up there." I finished taking a deep breath.

"I think it's safe to say that Bella wouldn't have left of her own accord and that Charlie if given the chance would try and take her but Edward we will get her back and Bella knows that she has us now and will try and get away as well." Carlisle tried to reassure.

"If only I could believe that Bella is still totally terrified of him and won't do anything to help her self in case she makes things worse for herself." I stated, Carlisle realising I was right nodded his head in agreement.

Esme whimpered next to Carlisle and we both turned back towards her Carlisle grabbing a hold of her hand as I went around the other side of bed.

"Esme can you hear me, open your eyes for me." Carlisle urged.

Esme moaned again and began moving slightly on the bed.

"Mom can you hear me, come on open your eyes" I said trying to get her attention.

It took another couple of minutes before Esme finally opened her eyes glancing first at Carlisle then at me.

"Sweetheart can you tell me what happened?" Carlisle asked.

"I don't know, where's Bella is she ok?" Esme asked sounding a little panicked trying to sit up.

"Esme just lay down for me and try and relax. Me and Edward found you lying on the floor, there was no sign of Bella." Carlisle said not wanting to frighten his wife but needing to try and find out as much information as possible.

"Oh god," Esme began covering her mouth.

"What's the last thing you remember?" I asked sitting on the bed beside her.

"Urm me and Bella were curled up she needed a bit of comfort after her physical, I heard the door open thinking it was one of you I wasn't concerned. I turned round and…" Esme didn't finish her sentence tears forming in her eyes.

"What is it Esme who was there?" Carlisle asked.

"It was Charlie Swan I'm sorry I don't remember anything else" She whispered before her tears finally began to fall and Carlisle pulled her into a tight hug trying to sooth her.

Once Esme pulled away she immediately grabbed me and pulled me into a hug as well and although I knew she was the one hurt it felt great and reassuring to have her arms around me.

"We will find her Edward I promise, we will get her back." Esme said pulling me away to stare into her eyes.

I just didn't know if I could have Esme's optimism. I just needed to know where she was and that way I could find and bring her back to safety. I couldn't play her my song if I don't know where she is.

AN- Let me know what you think, Edward reacts a bit weirdly through this becasue he's in shock and doesn#t really know what to do other than what others tell him. I hope that makes sense it will hit him eventually.

Next chapter we find out what happens to Bella.