Author's Note: Sorry about the delay. I was in Long Island New York and couldn't get home due to the hurricane. It was crazy there. My friend and her family are safe and they are lucky, they never lost power. It's just all around them that is terrible, as well as with New Jersey and even parts of Manhattan. I usually don't promote things that have to do with the real world on these pages because FF is fun and it's away to just relax and think about nothing but the stories for while. It's a nice way to veg out, but I'm going to make my little plea here. If you can afford to give anything, even five dollars, please do so. These people really need help. It has started to get cold in some of these areas and next week they are calling for more rain. Please if you can do anything help them, they need it.

With that being said, I don't really have any connections in the FF world. I know there are a lot of writers who write things for charity. If anyone has heard of anyone doing something for the victims of the hurricane, please let me know. I would like to contribute something and maybe even write a little bit. I know that there are fandom gives back things and I would be interested in doing something.

Thanks for listening to my little speech here. I'm sorry I didn't get back to everyone who commented but I promise to do so this time around. Thanks guy!

Chapter Thirty Three

Jane and Marcus walked hand in hand once they were off the elevator and on the shopping level of the Prudential Mall. Bella pushed the empty carriage as Edward carried Charlotte using a Baby Bjorn. Jane shook her head and laughed.

"You look ridiculous Edward! It looks like she is growing out of you like the alien from Alien." Jane told him.

Before Edward could speak up Bella smiled. "Leave him alone. He wears this all the time. He loves it. My friend Jasper would never use his. I'm just impressed Edward has taken to it so well." She finished as she swayed her hips into Edward's. He looked down and smiled as he reached around her arms and pulled her into him.

"Really, Edward useful? Who would have thought such a thing? My my, my, he really is growing up," Jane commented as she stuck out her tongue at Edward.

"I'm sorry but tell me again who the eldest one here is? The one we should show the most respect to because they are so much older and wiser than us? Right, that's Jane. Real mature there sis," Edward told her as he rolled his eyes.

"I'll get you Edward, don't you worry," Jane smiled as she let go of Marcus and wrapped her hands around Bella's arm. "Are you up for some girl time shopping? I could use a few things."

"Sure, do you guys mind?" Bella asked both Edward and Marcus.

"No, that's fine." Edward replied.

"Here, why I don't I push the stroller and you two go and enjoy shopping?" Marcus offered.

"We'll be back and hopefully do a lot of damage," Jane smiled as she grabbed Bella's arms again.

"And you," Bella said pointing to Edward, "you are not to buy anything else for your daughter, do you understand?"

"Me?" Edward asked confused. He raised his shoulders and innocently looked back at Bella. "I have no idea what you are talking about."

Bella couldn't help but smile. "Marcus, it's your job to keep him out of trouble. Understand?"

"Yes ma'am," He saluted back.

Bella walked away with Jane and gave one look back. "I mean it Edward! You will be in so much trouble if she has one more item."

Edward nodded as Bella walked away with his sister. Jane laughed. "For a couple who isn't a couple that looked extremely couplish."

Bella shook her head. "For a lawyer who just won a multimillion dollar case you would think you'd have better a better vocabulary than that."

"Ah, touché my friend, touché. Come on, I need to burn a whole in Marcus's credit card." She smiled as they skipped throughout the mall like two teenagers.

After trying on several outfits and nothing purchased, they decided to walk over to the Copley Mall. Jane bought sunglasses at Gucci and two pairs of shoes at Jimmy Choo.

"You should get these Bella. They will make your legs look longer," she said handing her a simple pair of blank pumps with a peek a boo toe as well as a four inch heel.

Bella swallowed. "I don't think so. I enjoy my legs unbroken. Not very practical for the life of a new mother."

"At least try them on…please?" Jane whined.

"Fine, I'll try them on, but I'm not buying them." Bella agreed as she tried one on. She wabbled a little but was able to walk around the small store in them. "They have a four inch heal and they feel comfortable!" Bella gushed.
"You're still a lot shorter than Edward in them, but yea, they are a high heel. Does that mean you're getting them?"

Bella nodded a smiled. "Yes. I suppose someday I'll wear them."

"I know where you can wear them. On that date my brother told me you two have next week."

"He told you about that?"

"Yep. So what are you doing on the date?"

"I have no idea, Edward wanted to plain it. Let's head upstairs, I want to go to J Crew."

Jane followed Bella on the escalator as they road it to the top. "How are things between you two?"

"Charlotte is great. We have a great relationship, we've really bonded," Bella smiled as she stepped off the escalator.

Jane rolled her eyes. "You have been living with my brother too long. I mean between you and Edward."

Bella nodded as she entered the store. "Things are really good. I'm afraid they are too good and I'm waiting for something bad to happen."

"Oh Bella, don't be a Debbie Downer. That dress would look great on you! You should try it on! You can wear it on your date next week." Jane suggested as she got excited. "What are you a two?"

"Hardly, I'm a six."

"Really? In that body? Well, my mistake. Here is a six petite and oh! Try the shoes on with it!" Jane jumped up and down. "You are going to look perfect in this, I can feel it!"

Bella rolled her eyes as she walked towards the dressing room. "Next time go shopping with someone who shares your shopping enthusiasm, like Alice."

"I heard that! You know I'm going to be right. I was right about the shoes," Jane barked.

Bella ignored Jane as she slipped her jeans off. She pulled her shirt off and slipped on the dress. It was sleeveless, black floaty silk chiffon with a delicate crinkled texture and shirring at bust. It fell right below knee. Bella placed the heels on her feet. She felt like Cinderella. "Ah Jane? Come here for a second."

"Yes?" Jane asked while she waited for Bella. She opened the door and Jane laughed. "That dress is perfect on you! It's like it was made for you! You have to get it. You look sexy in it."

Bella looked at herself in the mirror. "Sexy, I'm not, but I feel confident."

"Confident is a good start. Get it! You look amazing!"

"Are you sure?"

"Bella, you have known me long enough to know I don't keep my opinions to myself. Get the damn dress!"

Bella smiled and nodded. "You just better hope he's not taking me hiking."

After Bella paid for her dress, the women browsed in and out a few more stores. Jane bought a few things. Jane was browsing in Michael Kors when Bella was drawn to a sweater that was midnight blue and very sharp looking. She picked it up as Jane watched her.

"A large in mens? That's a far cry from your size six figure."

"It's not for me Jane."

"Well thanks for clarifying that up. Is your dad's birthday coming?"

Bella looked at her and huffed. "It's for Edward, I think?" Bella questioned feeling unsure of herself. "I mean, he would look good in it, right?"

Jane laughed. "You know you could by that boy a potato sack and because it came from you he'd wear it, so if you are thinking about getting it for him, get it for him."

Bella laughed as she looked at Jane and walked over to the check out and paid for it.

When they left the store, Jane leaned into Bella and held her arm again. "You know, I'm glad I was wrong about you and we are friends."

Bella chuckled. "Thanks Jane. I feel the same way." They were silent when Bella spoke up. "Oh my god, I didn't even ask about your wedding. How are plans going?"

Jane beamed as they stepped on the elevator by Tiffany's. "Great! We have set a date for July, hopefully the sun will actually show up for it. I want an outside wedding but that'll depend on Mother Nature. I was wondering if you'd like to be in it? I'm going to ask Edward to give me away since you know, dad is preoccupied with you know, being dead and all." Jane offered a sad smile. "I wanted to know if you wanted to be in it as maybe my maid of honor?"

"Me?"

Jane nodded and smiled. "You might find this hard to believe but I don't have too many girlfriends. I don't really have a lot of women to choose from so-"

Bella walked off the escalator and grinned. "Of course I'd love to!"

Jane stopped Bella from walking any farther when she told Bella, "Look at the store." Bella turned to see they were standing in front of Victoria's Secret. Both women broke into laughter. "Did you bring Mom's gift with you?"

Bella shook her head. "No, it's at home."

"Shucks," Jane smiled. "Do you want to go in and just I don't know, browse? They have some pretty things in there."

"No, I don't want to. I'm not wearing any of that stuff until I lose more weight. I have fifteen pounds to get back to where I was before the baby."

Jane slowly turned her head. "You really do look perfect. And another thing, I'm glad you don't want to go in there. I don't need to see what you would wear for my brother. Yuck! I mean I know you all ready have done stuff because hey look, you have a baby, but I'm not helping you pick that out. That's just gross! Plus I don't need to know that you are ever going to do it again!"

"You know, the more I get to know you, the more you remind me of your mother."

Jane smiled. "My dad used to say we were one in the same. I'm way different. Mom would never hold grudges and mom doesn't get as hot tempered as I do."

"I see, oh wait, my phone is buzzing." She answered it was surprised to see Edward calling. "Is everything all right?"

Edward chuckled on the other end of the phone. "Everything is fine, well, besides Marcus and I getting stopped for being a lovely gorgeous couple out with their baby."

"What?"

"Yeah, I guess I don't have to worry about the people of Boston knowing who I am. Don't worry my partner Marcus and I are fine. We are a little hungry and made reservations at Top of the Hub if you know of any two women who would be interested."

Bella laughed hard. I came from her belly and made her whole body hurt. "Well, yes, I happen to know of two women who would love to join you and your partner Marcus for lunch. We'll walk over know. Stay put. Wait Edward," she paused. "Is Charlotte okay?"

"She's fine. Stop worrying mom and just come see her. I'm the hungry and cranky one. Come now," Edward whined.

"We will if you stop. One child is hard enough to take care of, I can't take care you too. Go up to the restaurant and we'll meet you and your lover up there." Bella grinned as she looked at Jane who was lost.

"Okay, I'll see you guys in a few. Bye."

Bella hung up the phone and continued to laugh.

"Are you going to tell me what's so funny?" Jane asked.

"Well, here is one you didn't see coming. Your brother and your fiancée were mistaken as an extremely good looking couple out with their new baby."

"What? That is hysterical. Oh my god, I need to tease them about it!"

"Edward seemed a little mortified."

"It'll make the teasing that much more fun." Jane winked.

They took the elevator up to the restaurant and asked the host if Jane had all ready seated two good looking men with a baby.

"Oh they are over there, this way. Please watch your step," the host told them.

Bella and Jane followed until they came to the table. The waiter helped Jane into her chair as Edward stood up and helped Bella with hers while Marcus held Charlotte.

"Well, if it isn't the sweetest couple ever," Jane smirked as she sipped her water.

"You told her?" Edward whined.

"Hey, I told you no whining and I meant it," Bella said as she pointed to Edward.

"Fine, I'm sorry, I won't do it again. I pinky swear," he smiled as he held up his finger.

"Pinky swear?" Bella asked. Edward nodded his head as he held up his pinky finger again. "Fine, pinky swear." She said as his large pinky intertwined with her delicate finger. She looked over at Marcus who was holding Charlotte.

"You want to hold her, don't you?" He smiled. Bella nodded. Marcus walked over and handed the infant to her mother. "She is the best baby. She didn't fuss and Mr. Mom did a good job feeding her."

"Excellent, that's what I like to hear," she said as she smiled at Edward. "When was she changed last?"

Bashfully, Edward looked at her. "Before we left the house."

"That was almost four hours ago! Come on baby, let's get you in a clean diaper. Daddy almost scored one hundred percent today." She smiled devilishly to Edward. He laughed and shook his head. "Can you hand me her diaper bag please?"

Edward handed her the pink and purple bag. She went to stand up and Edward helped her with the chair. She began walking to the bathroom as Jane followed her. Once in the bathroom, Bella pulled out a changing pad and placed it on the changing table. Jane laughed. "What?"

"You two are so ridiculous!"

"What do you mean?"

Jane shook her head. "I mean you two are acting like you are in high school on your first date! Pinky swear! Give me a break. Plus the sparks or whatever it is coming from the both of you two is overwhelming. I can't take it!"

Bella looked up and found Jane's gaze in the mirror. "What in the world are you talking about?"

Jane put her hands on her hips and laughed. "I don't know how to explain this any simpler than this, you my dear friend will be the next one to go looking for a white dress because one day you are going to be my sister-in-law. I'm kind of glad I like you know otherwise that would be terrible."

"You are as insane as your brother can be! We haven't even had our first official date yet." Bella snipped.

Jane looked at Bella before laughing. "No, but you have a kid all ready. Mark my words Bella, you will be a Swan someday."

The following day Jane and Marcus went to the aquarium with Bella, Edward and Charlotte. It was day two of 'daddy in charge.' Edward insisted using the baby carrier and lugged Charlotte around. When Bella offered to carry her for a bit because his back had to have been hurting, he kissed her head and told her no. She instead stood next to him, even resting her arms around his waist. He did the same to her. Jane made sure she made inappropriate comments to Bella. Bella rolled her eyes.

Jane and Marcus opted to stay in a hotel that night since they were flying out early the next morning. Bella was sad but invited her back for Thanksgiving. She said they'd consider it.

Before they left for the hotel, Bella instituted they go to a local ice cream shop. They arrived at Cabot's. They looked over the menu and tried to decide what they wanted.

"I just want a small sundae, but I don't know if I will even finish that. Hmmm," Bella thought out loud.

"If you upgrade to a medium I'll split it with you," Edward offered.

As she looked up at him, she saw Jane make a face next to Edward. "That's a good idea, let's do that." Bella smiled.

They began to indulge in their ice cream when Edward looks at Bella and laughs. "You have some whipped cream right there."

Bella wiped her face but still missed the dirty spot. Edward and Jane explain where the spot is. When she still misses it, Edward grabbed his napkin and wiped her face for her. "There you go."

"Thank you," she blushed. As she was enjoying her ice cream, Charlotte began to cry.

Edward looked in the diaper bag. "We didn't bring the other bottle and I think she's hungry."

"It's fine. I'll nurse her. I'll be back in a bit. The bathroom doesn't have stalls so I'll just nurse her out in the car."

"I'll go with you, so you aren't by yourself.

"Edward, you don't have to. Visit with your sister and Marcus. Your time is limited."

Edward looked up at Bella. He stood up and whispered in her ear. "I don't want you to be half exposed and by yourself. Please let me go with you?"

Bella rolled her eyes as she realized she was going to lose the battle with Edward. Charlotte continued to cry in her seat. "Let's go, grab your daughter. We'll be back."

Bella led the way to the car and got comfortable in the back seat as she took Charlotte from Edward. She looked at her daughter. As soon as she latched she looked up at Edward and laughed.

"What's so funny?" he asked.

Bella smiled she looked at Edward. "When you first came back all I did was cover myself and tried to hide when she ate. Now it seems so normal."

Edward returned her smile. "I'll be honest, the first time I saw you do it, it made me uncomfortable, but now I think it's a pretty amazing site." He reached for Charlotte's hand. Immediately she wrapped it around his finger. His eyes then moved to Bella. "I still can't believe that we made her."

Nodding, Bella focuses her eyes back on her daughter. "I know."

Edward moved closer to her as she looked up. "Bella, I know we aren't there yet but-"

Bella held up a finger to his mouth. "Shhhh, Edward stop over analyzing things. I love you too," she simply says as she placed a kiss on his lips.

September rolled into October. Bella and Edward's date night had arrived. She was sitting on her bed in her robe nursing Charlotte as Edward showered. He would be coming out of the bathroom soon. Her bathroom. She insisted on him moving into her room fully after Jane and Marcus left. Her room had morphed back into their bathroom. Although neither one of them had spoken about their relationship, things were just feeling right.

As Bella swayed with Charlotte, Edward came out of the bathroom. He wore only a towel around his hips. Bella gushed over him. She had forgotten how good he looked in hardly anything.

"I forgot my shirt," he said as he noticed Bella blushing. He thought that was cute. He purposely walked over to his side of the bed and crawled on and gave Charlotte a kiss on her head. As he got off the bed, he looked back at Bella and told her, "You really don't know how adorable you are when you blush," and went back into the bathroom."

When Bella was finished feeding the baby, she placed her in her swing. She walked over to her closet and began to get ready. She slipped her robe off and put on her bra and panties. She took the dress off the hanger and pulled it over her head. She tried to get the zipper in the back but had trouble. She looked over at Charlotte who was awake. "I need your daddy's help on this one." She smiled as she walked over to the bathroom door. She knocked on it. "Hey, can you help a woman out?"

Edward opened the door wearing his charcoal grey pants and his undershirt. "What do you-" he interrupted himself. He took in how beautiful Bella was. "Um, what can I help you with?"

"The zipper please?"

Edward nodded and zipped her up. She smiled at him as she snuck around him and entered the bathroom. She began to dry her hair as he was still dressing. He washed his face as she applied her makeup. They both brushed their teeth at the same time. When she was done, she looked at Edward, who had buttoned his shirt wrong. "You missed a button, let me help." She smiled as she fixed his mistake.

When they were all done, Edward carried the swing downstairs while Bella carried Charlotte and her supplies she would need for the evening. As they reached the bottom of the stairs, the door Bella rang. "Wow, they are on time," Bella remarked.

"Hello," Bella smiled as she saw her parents. For whatever reason, Esme had choked up seeing her daughter. She hadn't seen her dressed up since Emmett and Rose's wedding months before. Esme thought Bella was the most beautiful woman but of course never shared her thoughts with her daughter.

"Any questions?" Bella asked after she went over a list of times when Charlotte was going to need things and of emergency phone numbers. She included the number of the restaurant as well as both her and Edward's cell phone numbers and their pediatrician. She then added the number of the local police and fire departments as well as nine one one.

"Sweetie, I know Dr. Peters well. We play golf together. If there is a problem I'll call him at home," Carlisle promised.

"Isabella, did you forget that your father is also a doctor?"

"Yes, he just isn't Charlotte's daughter." Bella defended herself.

When she was done with explaining the phone lists and Charlotte's schedule, Edward explained to them how to use the bottle warmer. He also reminded them to never put the bottle in the microwave.

"I think that's it, can you think of anything else?" Bella asks as she looked up at Edward.

"No, I can't-wait yes I can. "Dr. and Mrs. Cullen, I do not want you two drinking on the job and I don't want any hanky panky on the couch. Please remember you are watching the baby and she'll be in the same room as you two. Do you understand?"

Esme rolled her eyes as Carlisle laughed. "We understand Edward. There will be none of that going on. You kids should go."

Bella and Edward looked at each other as they walked over to the swing. They both bent down and looked at Charlotte. Bella then looked up at Edward. "Maybe we shouldn't go? She's still so young."

Edward slowly nodded at Bella. "Maybe you're right. What if something happens while we're out?"

"I know, I don't feel comfortable about this Edward."

Edward nodded. "I don't either. Should we just plan for another night?"

"Just go!" Carlisle and Esme both yelled.

"You're mother and I raised you and Emmett, plus Bella, I'm a doctor. Charlotte is in good hands. I promise if anything happens we will call you guys. Just go and have fun. It's only dinner," Carlisle told his daughter as he picked up her coat.

"Yes, you two go, get out of here," Esme added as she followed Edward around. She stood up and whispered into Edward's ear, "have fun, now leave."

Carlisle and Esme walked behind Bella and Edward so they couldn't change their minds about leaving. Before they knew it, they were sitting in Bella's car ready to go.

Once they were out of the house they felt better. They decided they would be fine and Charlotte would be fine. It was only going to be a few hours. They arrived at Mistral in Back Bay and had the car to the valet. Edward walked around the car and helped Bella out. He held out his arm for her to take. She took it with a smile.

After telling the host about their reservations, they are led to a private table near the corner of the room. They looked over the menu and chose what they want to eat. Edward ordered an appetizer first followed by drinks. He knew that Bella can't drink alcohol because she is still breastfeeding; he ordered them both nonalcoholic beverages.

"We'll have to come back here some time because their wine list is extensive." He paused as the waiter brought them their drinks. He laughs looking at the fruity concoction. He then looks at Bella. "In case I forget to tell you tonight, you look beyond beautiful. "

Bella smiled and looked at him. She could feel herself blush. "Thank you, you look handsome yourself."

They ate their appetizer in silence before Bella spoke up. "We came here to talk about us, so let's do it. Let's talk about… us."

Edward looked nervous. He began stuttering and tripping over his words. Bella couldn't make sense of anything he was trying to day. "Okay, I'll give you a minute. Maybe you should order a drink to calm down." She smiled. He smiled back at her. "Let me start. The last month has been amazing. I see that you've changed for the better. I can't imagine not having your help."

Edward looked up bashful and offered a crocked smile. "I even learned how to cook."

Bella laughs. "You even learned how to cook. You are amazing."

He reached out and held her hand and kissed her knuckles. He was about to release it, when Bella surprised him. She gripped on to him tightly and looked into his emerald eyes until she was lost. "I want there to be an us," she said with tears in her eyes.

He stood up and leaned against the table. He too had tears coming down his eyes while in the crowded restaurant. "You don't know how much I wanted you to say that. I love you Bella." He told her as he wiped her tears before sitting again.

"I love you too Edward." She told him as she began to cry and laugh.

Edward reached across the table and wiped her tears with his napkin. "No more tears Bella, there will be no more tears between us," pauses and then shakes his head, "unless they are happy tears of course."

They continued to dine and enjoy their meal. By the time they ordered desert, Edward had moved his chair so he was sitting next to Bella and they laughed. When their one desert came they share it, Edward was even obnoxious and fed her. As much as she hated it when people did that, Bella loved every moment of it. She laughed and did the same thing back to him. Edward took care of the check and they went back home a little after ten.

Edward slowly pulled into the driveway. Bella stopped him before they got out of the car by tugging his hand.

"Thank you for tonight, it was amazing."

Edward kissed her hand again. "It was nothing. I hope we can do it again sometime."

Bella smiled. "Maybe but I don't know, I think we might have scared our babysitters earlier."

"We should go see how well they did tonight." Edward suggested.

Bella nodded with a grin and they got out of the car. Edward placed his arm around her waist and she smiled as they walked to the garage door connecting it with the kitchen. Edward knew Bella's feet were killing her in her shoes and offered to help her take them off.

Edward grabbed Bella's hand and walked into the house. They were quiet not to disturb Charlotte and her grandparents. Esme was not on the couch but Carlisle was. He was holding Charlotte and they were watching sports together.

"You see Charlotte, even though Boston sports teams usually end up crushing their fans in the end of the season. They are able to make even biggest men cry like babies but we still love them. It's in our blood. Maybe mommy will let you watch the Patriots game tomorrow. I bet it'll be your first one. They are doing well so far and haven't lost a game, so far. Oh, did you see that? That man was Tom Brady he's the quarterback and kind of-" Carlisle began before Esme cut him off.

"Really Carlisle, what are you doing to this precious little girl? Don't listen to grampy. He just loves his sports. Well hello there," Esme said very naturally holding the baby up just above her face. It was the first time in recent memory that Bella saw her mother smile like that. Charlotte showed a big smile as her grandmother talked to her.

Carlisle leaned over and kissed his wife on her cheek. "I think she loves you grammy."

Esme rolled her eyes. "Mimi, its Mimi. How many times do I have to tell you people that? I think this little girl is just happy not to hear any more talk of football, aren't you pretty girl?" Esme continued to coo as Bella and Edward made their presence known.

Edward was the first to speak sternly. "Nice to see that there is nothing inappropriate going on here."

Carlisle stood up and looked at Edward. "No sir, we didn't even have a beer or wine to drink. Just diet Coke and water."

Esme began to speak to her daughter without looking at her. "Isabella, the next time we come over please have the caffeine free diet coke so your father doesn't get wound up." Esme smiled as she stayed seated on the couch.

Ignoring his wife, Carlisle looked up at Bella and Edward. "How was dinner?"

Bella looked at Edward and then looked at her father. "Perfect."

Carlisle asked, "Where did you end up going."

Edward answered, Mistral."

"In Back Bay?" Esme asked.

Edward replied, "Yes."

"That is a nice place. It's one of our favorites," Esme began to explain as Bella excused herself from the room to get a drink of water. Carlisle followed her into the kitchen.

Carlisle leaned against the counter as he daughter drank. "How did it go?"

Bella offered her father a smile. "It went very well. We, um, are going to try things again. Daddy he makes me so happy. I really do love him and the last few months have just proved to me how much I really need him."

Nodding, Carlisle embraced his daughter. "Honey I'm so happy for you but if he breaks your heart again I'll kill him, I promise."

Smiling, Bella nodded. "I don't think there will be a next time."

Carlisle gave Bella a kiss on her head. "Good. I'll just get your mother and we'll leave."

As they walk into the living room they see Edward and Esme talking. Esme was still holding the baby as Edward sat on the arm of the couch listening to her.

"No, you have to go to the North End. I forget the name of the restaurant but it is delicious there. I'll find out the name and let you know Edward. That's where you guys should go next."

Edward nodded slowly. "Okay, thank you."

Esme offered Edward a smile. "Well, I'll only tell you if you promise we can babysit again."

Pretending to be serious again, Edward looked at her. "Well, I am assuming there was no making out, you two didn't drink anything you weren't supposed to and the house didn't burn down. I guess you two could try it again-with caffeine free diet coke."

Esme continued to smile as she handed Charlotte over to Edward. She leaned into Edward as she said, "I want to let you know I don't give out too many compliments but I like how you are treating my granddaughter and my daughter Edward. Don't screw it up again or not only will there be hell to pay, but you'll also have to deal with me. Do we have an understanding?"

Edward nodded. "Perfect understanding, loud and clear."

Esme kissed Charlotte on her forehead. Right before she left, she grabbed Edward's wrist and whispers, "I mean it Edward, I like you with Isabella. You are the only man she has ever dated that I have said that about. Take care of her, both of them." She looked across the room at her husband. "Carlisle, there you are. We should let these kids get some sleep since they will be up soon enough anyway with that precious one. Isabella, will we be seeing you for brunch tomorrow?"

Bella was speechless. Her mother hadn't invited them over for brunch in a very long time. She looked at Edward. He nodded his head. "Sure, do you need me to bring anything?"

Esme shook her head. "Just the baby and Edward. We'll let ourselves out. Good night."

Carlisle added, "Goodnight kids, see you tomorrow."

Bella and Edward watched as they left themselves out. Bella watched out the window as they got into their car and drove away. She looked at Edward and raised an eyebrow. "Who was that woman and where is my mother?

Edward shrugged his shoulders as he looked at Charlotte. "I don't know. We had a very interesting conversation. She isn't that bad, Isabella," He said mocking her mother

She sat next to him and gently pushed him. "I hate when I get called that. I always feel like I am in trouble." Bella paused at the cooing sounds that Charlotte was making. "Look at her. She's laughing. You're laughing at our banter, aren't you?" Bella asked as she sat closer to Edward. He took one arm and cradled his daughter, his other arm wrapped around Bella's shoulders.

Edward smiled. "Oh look, now she's pouting. She looks just like you when she does that."

Bella shook her head. "I don't pout; you are the pouty one mister. She so does-" she started laughing. "Yes, yes she does! Oh my god! She really does look like me."

Edward kissed the baby's head and then Bella's. "Oh great, will you two learn to team up on me and both give me that pout at the same time?"

Bella laughed and nodded her head. "We'll have to coordinate that, won't we little girl? Daddy's going to love it!" Charlotte let out a sigh and a yawn. Edward followed suit.

Bella looks at the both of them. "I guess we should think about bed. I'm tired, you're tired and she's tired. Mom said she ate right before we got home and changed right after so we should be good until the wee hours of the morning. Come on, let's go to bed." She said standing up and taking his hand.

"Did you hear that Charlotte? Mommy wants to go to bed. I think that's a good call. Come one little girl," Edward said holding his daughter and holding on to Bella's hand.

When they were upstairs he placed her in her basinet. Bella was all ready changing into her comfy pj's. His eyes watched her as he began to unbutton his shirt. He stepped in front of her to grab his sweats and a t shirt. She smiled at him. He quickly changed and followed her into the bathroom. She was washing her face and he just watched her.

"What?" Bella asked.

Nodding his head, Edward answered, "nothing. You're hogging the bathroom, so I need to help you along in here," he said as he placed his hands on her hips and moved her to the side. "There, now there is room for both of us." He smiled as he reached for his toothbrush.

Bella smiled as she picked up her brush and began brushing. When they were done they walked to the bedroom together and into bed. Edward first tucked her in before crawling around to his side. He shut off the lights and laid down. It wasn't long before he felt Bella's back against his chest. He kissed the top of her head. "Uh, Bella?"

"Uh, yes?" She mocked.

Edward chuckled as he started. "I just want to say thank you and I am sorry."

Bella rolled over and looked at him. "Edward, do me a favor? Shut up all ready!" she giggled as she kissed his lips. "All that stuff happened in the past, right? Well, this is the present and I'm over it. I want to look forward to what we are working towards. I want to get away from that, understand?"

Edward nodded. "Yes, I guess I do."

"Good, I'm tired and I don't want to talk about that anymore." Bella kissed him again. "I love you."

Edward held her close to him and kissed her head. "I love you too."