Chapter 51: The Newest Cullen
BPOV
"Mommy what happened?" Abby asked as I got out of the dress Alice explaining to the sales lady why we had to go. However, she made certain that the dress would be shipped to us by the following day, and we would have the small alterations done in Las Vegas. We knew enough seamstresses to be able to get it fixed.
"Aunt Rosalie is having the baby." I said with a smile as she clapped her hands loudly.
"Is it a boy or a girl?" She inquired bouncing in place as I quickly got dressed leading her out into the area. Esme looked slightly panicked as she got off the phone with Emmett.
"We don't know yet, honey." I answered taking her hand as I went over to Esme. "What's wrong?"
"Emmett is a basket case." She admitted as we left the bridal store hopping in the car. We were heading straight to the airport to catch the jet back to Vegas.
"Is Rose alright?" I inquired as Esme nodded.
"She was just admitted, but she had been experiencing pains for more than a day." Esme explained.
"Why did she wait so long?" I asked as Esme sighed.
"She was afraid of it being a false alarm. She's been reading too many books, and didn't want to go to the hospital prematurely." She added as I nodded.
I understood Rose's perspective. She knew the minute she stepped into the hospital the media would be all over it. So she wanted to avoid going there for no reason, she didn't want to be embarrassed.
"Have they said how long before she gives birth?" Alice questioned as Abby looked on curiously.
"At least a few hours. Emmett didn't know too much, because they were still getting her into a private room." She added as we made it to the airport.
"I'll call Jazz have him join them at the hospital. I'm sure they both will need some support." Alice stated grabbing her phone.
"She'll be fine." I assured Esme who smiled weakly. I knew she had wanted to be present every step of the way.
"I know." She said in relief once she saw the jet was ready and that Edward and Carlisle were waiting outside for us.
EPOV
I was greatly relieved that we had straightened all the paperwork. Bella's adoption of Abby would be final in a few weeks, but I was allowed to take Abby out of the state. Yet, Aro had cautioned against going outside the country.
"Daddy!" Abby yelled running out of the car. "Mommy found her dress and I'm going to be a cousin."
"She did!" I answered excitedly scooping her up. We really wanted to get moving towards Vegas. We all wanted to be in the hospital when the newest addition to the family was born.
"Is it pretty?" I asked wrapping my free arm around Bella.
"Remember Abby, you can't tell daddy how my dress looks." Bella reminded Abby as we all sat down near the back of the plane. Abby was on my lap and Bella was on the leather seat next to mine.
"Why?" She inquired looking disappointed. I knew she had a hard time keeping secrets.
"Because it's a surprise." Bella answered as Abby pouted.
"But it's so pretty." She repeated again as I chuckled.
"It's alright, Abby." I replied kissing her forehead. "I want it to be a surprise."
"Look, Abby!" Alice called just as the pilot was making last minute arrangements with my father. "I have Hannah Montana episodes." Alice said from the entertainment center as Abby ran off to join Alice by the television.
"Alice will make a great mother one day." Bella added leaning her head against my shoulder. "You know that Jasper and her are trying."
"They are?" I asked. "For how long?"
"A few months." I answered as he nodded.
"You know I can't wait to start trying." I added touching her flat stomach.
"But you're going to have to wait." She added with a smile. "I'm getting off the pill, and my doctor says I should have one normal cycle before we try."
"So we can't." I said with a slight frown. I had no qualms about waiting, after all I was looking after the well being of Bella and my future child.
"We're going to have to use condoms." She added as I nodded.
"When do you take the last pill?" I inquired kissing her temple. I really couldn't wait to be a father again. I wanted to be a part of everything I had missed with Abby.
"Tomorrow, we should begin trying exactly two days before the wedding." She explained as I kissed her.
"Well, I guess we'll be aiming for a honeymoon baby." I added as she giggled kissing me softly.
BPOV
I ended up falling asleep on Edward's shoulder. We made good time back to Vegas, and were immediately escorted into a car and taken straight to the hospital.
"Mommy," Abby said as we all sat in the SUV on the way to the hospital.
"Yes, sweetie." I answered looking at her.
"When can I get a brother or a sister?" She asked. "I really want one, and Auntie Rose new baby can play with him too!"
"Soon, sweetheart. We have to wait, but we're asking for one as soon as we get married." Edward answered for me as Esme looked on proudly. I knew she was just dying to have more grandchildren.
I groaned inwardly as we approached the hospital. There were reporters everywhere, and I knew we were going to get spotted. Rosalie was a very high profile actress, and the birth of her first child was worldwide news.
"We'll go in through the back." Carlisle said, as our driver went the other way to avoid the cameras.
We were escorted to the back of the hospital and taken straight upstairs to the maternity ward. "It's about time!" Emmett said stepping out of the room looking like crap.
"Is everything alright?" Esme asked hugging Emmett tightly.
"She's been in there for almost five hours, and the doctor say it could be a while." He explained.
"EMMETT!" Rosalie yelled as we all went inside to see Rose.
"How's it going?" Edward asked with a smile as Rose glared at him.
"Do you think this is funny?" She seethed. She definitely looked like she was going to rip Edward apart.
"I'm just asking." Edward defended getting behind me as I held back a laugh.
"Auntie Rose, are you OK?" Abby asked from afar. She seemed almost afraid to get near Rose.
"I'm fine, sweetie." Rose assured her through clench teeth as she held out her hand for Abby.
Abby stayed in place for a few seconds before going to Rose. "Baby cousin," She started speaking to Rose's swollen stomach. "Get out fast, we really want to meet you. And your making Auntie Rose hurt."
"Thank you," Rose said with a weak smile as we all smiled at Abby's innocence.
"Well, we're going to wait outside." Edward stated as I smiled at Rose.
"We'll be here if you need us." I added before taking Abby's hand and heading outside with Alice and Jasper close behind.
"What do we do now?" Abby inquired as Edward and I took a seat in front of Alice and Jasper.
"We wait." I answered as she pouted looking around. I knew she was looking for toys, and there were none around.
"We can draw." I suggested taking out a piece of paper and a pen from my purse as Edward looked on with a smile on his face.
"I draw." Abby said taking the pen and paper and going to the side table.
"You're too wonderful." Edward commented to me as Alice giggled.
"You two are too sweet." Alice stated as Jasper chuckled.
"You're going to give me cavities." Jasper finished as I threw a throw pillow at his head.
I snuggled into Edward preparing myself to wait. We weren't too far away from Rose's room, and I could tell that Emmett was anxious to do something. He kept pacing in out, trying to be useful. But all we could do was wait.
EPOV
Bella fell asleep again after an hour or so of waiting and I soon found myself surrounded by my two favorite girls in my life. Abby had fallen asleep as well, and they were both leaning against me in peaceful slumber. I knew I would have to wake them up soon, since the doctor had gone in to deliver the baby.
Alice had left with Jasper a little bit before, and had offered to take Abby, but I had declined. I knew Abby was very excited to meet her new baby cousin, and I wasn't going to deprive her of that chance.
"What time is it?" Bella asked waking up a few minutes after.
"Almost midnight." I replied as she nodded smiling when she saw Abby curled up against my chest.
"She's been in there a while." She motioned just as the door opened revealing Emmett holding a small pink bundle in his arms. My father was close behind, and I knew my mother had stayed with Rose.
"I'm a dad." He announced quietly as we all smiled. I picked up Abby carefully as Bella and I made our way towards them.
"She's gorgeous." Bella commented as I looked down at the baby in his arms.
She was very white with just a hint of pinkness. She had a full head of blonde hair, and already had Rosalie's thick lips. She was absolutely beautiful.
"Abby, darling." I urged waking my daughter up her squinted against the light.
"There's someone who wants to meet you." Emmett continued as Abby finally opened her eyes staring at her new cousin in awe.
"She's so small." She commented as I nodded. "What's her name?"
"Sophia Alexandra," Emmett answered.
"That's beautiful," I said smiling at my brother. I couldn't believe that I was an uncle.
A/N: A new addition to the Cullen clan! What do you think?
I need your input once again. I am currently writing the last chapter to this story (Chapter 59) and I need your opinion. This story will have a sequel, probably not as long but it will have one. However, it is up to you what I write next. The last part of the Camp Wilderness story or the sequel to What Happens in Vegas? Make sure to go vote in my Author's Page. The poll will be open until Saturday.
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