CHAPTER 53-ALICE

I could not have heard Bella correctly. Her Edward is a Cullen? I may not be from Chicago, but I know all about the Cullens. They are only one of the most prominent names in local society. I see Carlisle nearly every day at the hospital. I should have known…the broad shoulders, the cut of the jaw, sharp nose, and wide eyes. Edward looks remarkably like his father, although I've never seen quite so much of the good Dr. Cullen as I have of his son.

He's got another son, another E name. He's an up and coming architect. I overheard Carlisle bragging about his son interning with the firm that designed the new Women's Health wing. One of the nursing supervisors mentioned that it was Emmett's idea to have a lounge area for kids while their mothers were getting treatments—Emmett! That's his name!

I realize now that I may have just royally fucked up. What if Edward tells his dad that I was a major bitch to Bella? I could be blackballed and lose my placement at ENH. Would Bella really be that petty and ruin my career over a guy?

I can't believe she'd keep her relationship a secret. How serious are they? It has to be serious. Bella isn't the type to just bed anyone. In three years, I've only known her to go out a few times, and those were only with her friends from Washington and a couple of the girls from class.

This could ruin me. I was just messing around, having a little fun with the hot naked guy in my kitchen. I was not expecting Bella to go Postal. I really thought she was going to hurt me. Thank God Edward carted her off when he did.

I place Edward's clothes on one of the barstools and move to put the ice cream away. I've suddenly lost my appetite.

Shit. I'm so screwed.

I grab my purse and make my way to my bedroom. Maybe Jasper will have an answer. Fuck! I ogled and groped another man. I can't tell him that.

I'm so screwed.


Okay, that should hold you guys for the weekend, right? I gotta get my family ready to cheer on our first born as she gets her high school diploma and moves to the next stage of her life. College!

I thought that I was done writing this story at chapter 66, but apparently there's more to tell. I've written about two-dozen more chapters, and they are being beta'd. I'm not sure how long this fic will end up being. More and more is unfolding. If there's something you're curious about, or would like to see happen, let me know and I'll see what I can work into the story.

As always, a huge thanks to Jparker19 and hmmille for being by fantastically supportive betas. Thanks to you all for reading, reviewing, rec'ing, favoriting, etc. I love you guys so much!

Usual disclaimers apply-I don't own anything Twilight, not even a book or movie. Although my daughter did bring me home a nifty Twilight Marathon/BD2 lanyard (she works at a movie theater). I do, however, own this plot. Don't steal, it's rude, not to mention illegal.

Until next time...