Edward looked up, beaming, holding the bundle in his arms close to his heart. His voice was quiet as he stood up and walked toward the bassinet. "Bella, she is perfect." He paused. "Just perfect."

Gently, he laid our baby girl into the bassinet and stood, his fingers gently stroking her cheek as she slept. Leaning down, he kissed her forehead before coming to my side and doing the same thing. His warm breath drifted over me as he stayed close, his hand cupping my cheek.

"You were so amazing today, Bella. I don't even have words for it." He kissed me warmly. "Thank you for our daughter."

I smiled wearily up at him. Our little one had finally arrived. Two weeks late and nineteen hours of labor after the first contraction hit me in the middle of the night. She was born with Edward holding me tightly, supporting me and, looking awestruck as she finally made her entrance. Watching him hold her for the first time brought tears to my eyes. His love for her literally poured out of him as he tucked her into his chest, murmuring his welcome to her tenderly, his lips against her tiny face. His eyes were filled with tears when he looked at me, bringing our daughter to rest on my chest. "Come meet your mommy, baby girl. She's been waiting so long—just like Daddy." Then he buried his face into my neck, too overcome with emotion to speak anymore. I stroked the back of his neck as I looked at our daughter, snuggled into me, her already long eyelashes resting on her downy little cheeks. The moment was perfect.

Now, we were alone in my room. "Did you call Alice?" I asked quietly.

He nodded, gingerly sitting down on the edge of the bed and holding my hand. "She is thrilled. She'll bring the boys in the morning. I called Michael and Jess and they'll pass it on to everyone, at least once Jess stops squealing." He grinned. "Mom and Dad will be back in the morning as well. Dad had to drag Mom out of here."

I smiled. Esme had shown up early this morning and refused to leave until our girl was born. She helped keep both of us calm, especially Edward, who had a difficult time watching me during the more intense contractions. After Edward, she had been the first to hold her. I knew if it wasn't for the late hour and having the boys, Alice would have been right here as well. "You ready to pick a name for her?"

Edward nodded slowly. We had a few names in mind, but wanted to wait until she was here to make sure she suited what we chose. He pursed his lips before speaking. "I think … I think I like your idea, Bella."

"Yeah?"

"Yeah." He smiled. "She looks like a Katharine. The boys will call her Kate. Or Katy maybe?"

I chuckled, knowing they would shorten her name right away. But that was fine. They were going to love being big brothers. They already loved her and could hardly wait to meet her. And I liked the name Katy.

"Katharine Alice, then?"

Remembering Alice's joy when we asked her and Jasper to be our daughter's godparents I grimaced. "She is gonna squeal, you know this, Bella."

"She deserves to squeal. She's my best friend, and my sister, Edward."

He grinned. "Next one we'll name after one of our mom's then, right?"

I groaned, covering my eyes with my hand and tried to gingerly adjust my position in the hospital bed. "I am not ready to discuss the next one, Edward. Not now."

Chuckling, he kissed me softly. "Consider the discussion on hiatus. Now you, Mommy, need some sleep." He tucked the blanket around me tightly. "You're exhausted and tomorrow is gonna be a busy day. I can't believe they're going to send you home already."

"I'll be more comfortable there."

"Well, right now I want you to sleep."

"Where are you going?"

He smiled and leaned closer at the slight note of panic in my voice. "Nowhere. I'll be right in that chair." He pointed to the uncomfortable looking one beside Katharine's bassinet.

I pulled up the blanket and slowly shuffled over closer to the edge of the bed. "I'd rather you were in here."

"The nurse was already giving me the look, Bella, when I was snuggling with you and Katy earlier. I don't think she'd like finding me in your bed again."

I shrugged. "Don't care. I want you here. I'd sleep better."

That did it. Edward checked on Katy, then pulled the bassinet up beside the bed so he could see her easily, kicked off his shoes and climbed in beside me, allowing me to settle onto his chest. He wrapped his arm around me, his lips nuzzling the top of my head. "She'll wake up for another feeding soon," I mumbled drowsily.

"I'll get her and bring her to you."

"I love you."

His breath caught and his arm tightened. "I love you so much, Bella. So much. Thank you, my beautiful wife."

Smiling, I fell asleep.

*()*EPOV

I looked down at Bella, who was sound asleep. My fingers gently combed through her hair as I watched her slumber peacefully. She had been so brave and strong all day. Even Dr. Carter had commented how quiet she was, only the occasional whimper breaking through during the long, hard contractions. I knew she had struggled to stay quiet, so I wouldn't go out of my mind. I hated seeing her in any kind of pain and today had been very difficult for me. She had insisted on natural delivery and seeing her endure that much agony drove me crazy and at one point I had begged her to accept the drugs. But this wonderful woman had done it her way.

My wife.

My beautiful wife, who had already brought so much joy to my life, had given me a daughter today.

My Katy.

I leaned up slightly and peeked at my daughter who slept as deeply as her mother, her tiny fist pushed into her mouth. No doubt she was as exhausted by her long delivery time as Bella. I had almost lost it a couple times, thinking something would happen to one of them before she finally arrived safely and I was able to hold her. I smiled as I watched her sleep, her adorable little face peaceful. The maternity ward was surprisingly quiet tonight, but Dad had used some pull anyway and gotten Bella a private room, for which I was grateful. Otherwise, I wouldn't have been able to be this close to them.

Now both my girls were safe and sleeping beside me. I shut my eyes. I could rest for a while as well.

*()*

Movement in the room had me blinking open my eyes to see my father standing, shaking his head at me, grinning.

"The beds are for the patients, Edward."

"Bella needed me beside her," I grumbled quietly and began to move away. We'd been up twice with Katy to feed and change her, and I had no idea what time it was now.

Dad chuckled. "Stay where you are. I already fought the battle with Nurse Vicky for you. She's a stickler for the rules."

I leaned back after checking on both my girls. "Why are you back?"

"On call. Had an urgent case come in. They're off to surgery, so I came up here to check on you."

"I'm surprised Mom didn't tag along."

"She tried. I had to make her stay home. She'll be here in a few hours, trust me."

"They're sending Bella home this afternoon. Maybe even earlier."

He nodded. "When it's a normal birth, that's standard now, Edward. Are you nervous?"

"No …"

"But?"

I grinned. He knew me too well. "It's been a long time since I had a baby to look after, Dad. I hope I haven't forgotten how to care for one."

"It's like riding a bike. You never forget."

Bella's sleepy voice piped up. "Did you just compare my daughter to a bicycle, Edward?"

My chest rumbled with laughter. "Nope. Dad did."

Bella blinked up at me, smiling. "You'll do great, Edward. It's been a while for me as well. I might be slightly rusty too." She grinned over at Dad. "Hi, Carlisle."

He winked at her. "Hi, my girl."

"Dad's right; you never forget," my mom's voice suddenly assured us as she entered the room. "Besides I'll be around. And Alice. It's all good."

"Esme," my dad spoke sternly. "What are you doing here? I told you to stay home. It's six a.m.! Visiting hours don't start for another five hours!"

She shrugged. "I have connections. My husband and son-in-law are both doctors here. I can go anywhere," she grinned gleefully. "I couldn't wait to see my granddaughter again."

"Katy," I spoke up. "Her name is Katharine."

Mom smiled. "Katy. How perfect."

Dad groaned. "Esme, you are going to get me in so much shit sneaking in like this."

"Dad! Don't swear in front of my niece!" Alice groaned as she walked in.

My head fell back. What was she doing here at this ungodly hour?

"Alice?" Dad asked calmly. "How did you get in here? And past Nurse Vicky?"

"I brought coffee – good coffee and cookies. Besides I have connections. Mom called and said she was coming, so Jasper is staying with the boys. He'll bring Jake and Emmett for a quick visit before school. He can sneak them in for a few minutes."

Dad groaned. "I'm so getting fired."

Alice ignored him and joined Mom at the bassinet. "Oh, Edward, she is beautiful."

Gently, I slipped away from Bella, pausing to give her a kiss. Her eyes were already closing as she slid back into sleep. My sweet girl was still exhausted.

I walked to the bassinet, lifted Katy then placed her in Alice's arms. "Say hi to Aunt Alice, Katy."

She grinned up at me. "Katy?"

"Katharine Alice Cullen."

Alice's eyes widened and filled with tears. "Oh, Edward …" she breathed. "Thank you. Why me though?"

I kissed her head. "Because you're my baby sister and my wife's best friend."

"And Katy's godmother," she reminded me with a watery smile.

"That, too."

Mom sniffed and reached over, deftly taking Katy from Alice's arms. "Mom!" Alice hissed. "I was holding her. You already got to do that earlier."

Mom shook her head. "Hardly. Edward wouldn't give her up."

"She is my daughter," I snorted softly.

"I want to hold her," Alice whined. "Edward can have her anytime. He gets to take her home. And I'll have to go to work and you'll get to see her all the time. Give her back to me, Mom."

Mom shook her head. "Nope. I have her right now."

Katy began fussing, and I groaned. "Great, you two woke her up. I'm trying to let Bella sleep, for the love of God. She is exhausted. Give her to me."

Dad stepped forward. "Okay. Enough all of you." Reaching out he took Katy from my mom, his voice filled with authority. "Edward is right. There are too many people in this room. I didn't arrange a private room so you could party. Bella needs her rest. I'll stay and be quiet—you two go get coffee and let the girls sleep. Now. Edward, I brought you some clean scrubs and some toiletries. Go have a shower."

I opened my mouth to protest. I hadn't done anything and I didn't want to leave Bella. He fixed me a stern look. "As her doctor I am ordering you out."

Mom and Alice turned and left the room and I gathered the things he brought and followed them. I was opening the door when I heard Bella's soft chuckle. "Well played. You know you're not my doctor, right, Carlisle?"

I stopped, realizing she was indeed right. I heard his answering chuckle. "Only way I am gonna get to hold my grand-girl is to get rid of them all for a few minutes, Bella. I'll use whatever method needed ... ethical or not." He chuckled again. "By the time they realize I'm full of it, they'll be in the cafeteria and Edward will be in shower."

"Okay, then. Just so you know … I'm onto you, Dad."

His voice was filled with warmth. He adored Bella and loved it when she teased him; he especially loved it when she called him Dad. "Of course you are. Now sleep. I need some time alone with Katy. It's gonna be hard to come by."

I turned and smiled at the sight. Bella was curled up and my dad was standing, holding my daughter and smiling as he crooned to her. I caught Bella's eye and winked.

I'd let him have this one.

*()*

Watching Jake and Emmett hold Katy was both emotional and terrifying. Bella was sitting up, still tired but happy. The boys sat in the big chair and took turns holding her, making faces and trying to get her to wake up, but she slept away, ignoring their attempts completely. I stood beside them, making sure they held her head and didn't make any of their sudden jumps or moves and drop her.

"Why won't she wake up, Mom?" Emmett asked. "We want to see her eyes."

"They're blue like Mom's." I informed the boys.

Bella chuckled. "Babies eyes are always blue."

"Yeah, but they're your shade— a soft blue. Mine are darker—plainer."

Bella shook her head, smiling warmly at me. "Your eyes are not plain. They are … incredible."

"So are yours."

Bella chuckled and turned to the boys. "She'll be awake plenty, Em. You can see her eyes and play with her later. She's just tired now."

I ruffled his hair. "Wait 'til she wakes up at two and four o'clock in the morning wanting to be fed and changed, bud. You'll wish she was still sleeping then."

Jake reached out his arms. "My turn."

I grinned. They were as bad as Mom and Alice. I settled Katy into Jake's arms, smiling as he stared down at her. "She's so tiny, Dad," he whispered as he looked at me. My heart clenched slightly hearing him call me that, even after all these months. The minute the adoption papers had come through Jake had changed. He was happy all the time now, and he and Emmett closer than ever. Em had been much the same when his adoption was complete and made Bella officially "his." Our boys belonged to both of us now. They were both thriving. We all were.

"She is. She's lucky to have you and Em as her big brothers."

They both nodded. Jasper stood up and cleared his throat. "Okay guys. Time to go to school. Your sister and Mom will be home this afternoon. You'll see them soon. Alice is waiting for you."

They both grumbled about not wanting to go to school today, but Jake handed me Katy before they both went over and kissed Bella goodbye. Jasper led them out with a wave and finally, I was alone with my girls.

I sat on the edge of the bed, holding my sleeping daughter and reached for Bella's hand. She smiled at me. "Quite the night."

I shook my head. "My family is nuts."

Bella giggled. "Did you see the look on Nurse Vicky's face when she came in and saw everyone? I thought she was gonna blow a gasket."

"She cleared the room pretty fast. I think even my dad is scared of her."

"I noticed she let Alice stay the longest. Coffee and cookies go a long way I guess."

I stroked her soft cheek. "You hardly got any sleep."

"I think that is probably the way it's going to be from now on, Edward. I don't mind. Seeing how much they all want to love Katy … it's worth no sleep."

"They want to help. And, I'm off for a couple weeks, Bella. We'll all make sure you get lots of sleep."

She sighed. "What time can I go home?"

"Nurse V says Dr. Carter will be in soon to check on you and then I can take you home. We'll be there by lunch."

Her eyes began drifting shut. "Good."

Leaning forward, I kissed her forehead. "Sleep, my sweet girl."

"I love you."

I squeezed the hand I was still holding. "I love you, Bella."

I sat in the quiet of the room watching her. The love of my life.

Holding my daughter, her warm little body snuggled into my chest as she slept.

Soon I would take them home. The house Bella had turned into a happy love-filled home.

I knew later, Jake and Emmett would arrive home from school, their laughter filling the air, and we'd all be together.

My family.

My world.

I looked over at Bella again.

My everything.

So, baby Katy. Their little family is complete. Or is it? The epi will be up later this week.

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