Wednesday Evening

We spent the evening just hanging out. Not doing anything in particular until Charlie came home. He ate the pizza whilst watching a game with Jacob, Seth and Mason.

My Mason was really eager to learn about sport. He obviously got that from Edward. Charlie was still a bit scared at the intelligence of my children for only being less than a day old. Once he saw Mason's spirited requested to watch with the 'big boys' as Mason put it he relaxed a bit and enjoyed spending time with him. I was glad they got a long so well because Mason needed a male figure in his life with Edward not being here yet. I couldn't trust Jacob or Seth with that job. Yes they are family, but they act more like Mason's older brothers than Uncles. I'm glad he had so many people to look up to.

Little Lizzie and Renesmee went up to my room with Leah and I. Leah was more like the girls Auntie than a sister. We sat with my babies just playing with them and giving them our undivided attention. Lizzie loved it. She squealed when Leah tickled her sides. It was a wonderful feeling to know your children were enjoying life.

Renesmee was quiet as always. I still worried about whether she would ever talk. I guess I shouldn't be worried, fully human babies don't say their first word till at least 8 months. I'll give it some time before asking her why.

'Momma, what are you thinking about?'

"You my baby. You mean so much to me. I love you."

'I love you to Momma."

I smiled down at my baby. She meant everything to me; all my babies did. I know Edward will love them as much as me. I couldn't wait to see him again. I looked up to see Leah and Lizzie smiling at me.

"Momma I love you. You're the best momma ever."

"Thank you Lizzie. I want to be the best momma for you all, baby."

"I'm tired Momma."

"Okay Elizabeth. Go to sleep and when you wake up we will get ready to go see Daddy."

Little Lizzie gave an adorable yawn before closing her eyes and drifting off. Leah picked her up so I could move the blanket off the bed. After Leah lay her down I tucked the blanket around her small body, and then kissed her forehead whispering my love to her.

I walked down the stairs with Renesmee snuggled into the crook of my arms. When I got to the living room Mason was asleep in Charlie's arms. I smiled at my dad as I saw the happy look on his face. He hadn't been properly happy in a long time. It was nice to see him living in the moment and enjoying himself.

"Dad, I'm going to take Mason upstairs now."

"Okay Bells. He's a great boy. I'm proud to call him my grandson."

"Thanks daddy. I'll be back in a minute."

I carried Mason upstairs and tucked him in next to his sleeping sister. They both snuggled closer together. It was really cute. I awed before kissing them both and gently closing my bedroom door.

I got to the bottom of the stairs to see Leah, Jacob and Seth walking from the living room followed by Charlie.

"Hey Bella we're going to head home for the night. None of us have had much sleep recently. We also need to pack some clothes for tomorrow."

"That's fine Leah. You should get some rest anyway. I didn't mean to keep you from your sleep."

"Don't worry Bella. We are used to it remember."

"Oh I know Jacob. You've gone on and on about the lack of sleep so many times."

"We'll be here at seven fifteen in the morning. We'll let Sam know what's going on too."

"Bye Bella."

"Bye Seth, Jacob, Leah I'll see you tomorrow."

"See you tomorrow Bella. Have fun on your fishing trip with my dad Chief."

"Will do Jacob. Tell your dad about it. Have fun in Alaska and keep an eye on my family."

"Of course Charlie. I won't let anything happen to them. They'll be back before you know it."

"See you tomorrow Bella."

Leah gave me a quick hug then turned to Renesmee to say goodbye. I must say Leah is a really good carer. I could see her as a great mom when she's older. If that means being with my baby boy she had better be much older.

The three of them left promising not to be late in the morning.

Charlie and I went back to sit on the couch together with Nessie snuggled between us.

"Bella you really are the best mom ever. I know what Renee is like and how you literally raised her and yourself. You were always going to end up the best momma ever. I know you would never make the same mistakes your mother and I made. I trust you and know you are doing the right thing."

"Thanks daddy. It means a lot to have your support in all this. No matter where I am you'll always be my dad. I love you."

"Love you too Bells but right now your old man needs some rest."

I chuckled. He could never handle emotional moments for very long and neither could I. It was just how we are.

"Okay dad. I'll take Renesmee up to bed as well. I'll see you before you go to work. We'll be leaving at seven thirty tomorrow morning though to catch our flight."

"It's fine Bells. You need to do this. You go get Edward back. You need him as much as your babies need their dad. When you tell him just be careful. If you come out and say it he may not take it well."

"I'll do my best dad. Goodnight."

"Night Bells."

Charlie made his way to his room. I looked down to see Renesmee half asleep in my arms.

"Come on baby girl. Let's get you to bed."

'Can you stay with me momma.'

'If you want Nessie.'

'Thanks momma. I like it when you call me Nessie.'

'Do you now Nessie?'

She giggled and clapped her hands while nodding her head gently.

As soon as she was ready for bed I wrapped all three of my babies up in my arms and started humming the lullaby Edward wrote for me.

Just as she was almost asleep Renesmee lifted her hand to my cheek

'It's beautiful momma. Who wrote it and why?'

"You're daddy wrote it to sing me when I was going to sleep."

A small smile touched her lips as the darkness took her.

I spent the whole night refining my plan for Friday.