Here it is! Audrey's day of birth has finally arrived.

Song for this chapter is "My Baby Blue" by The Dave Matthews Band.

"The first time I saw you was like a punch straight to my chest…you're my baby blue."

EPOV

"Okay, Alice, it's almost time to push. You're going to meet your daughter soon!" The nurse that had been here with Alice and I since we had gotten to the hospital cheered Alice on.

We had been here for almost twelve hours, and now we were closing in on the birth of our daughter. This whole day, especially after it was time to go to the hospital, has been crazy. I had met Alice here, and I was thoroughly surprised when I saw that Alice's mother, Cynthia, was here with her.

It was surprising, but in a good way. Alice had always been very hurt by the way that her parents treated her. I was glad that the bond between mother and daughter was being repaired, if only slightly. But it was even better that our daughter would know both of her sets of grandparents. Up until now, Alice hadn't been sure if her parents would be involved in Audrey's life. But now, it looked like they would be.

"I'll be right back." I kissed the top of Alice's head and squeezed her hand. "I'm just going to go give Bella an update. Do you want any ice chips or anything?"

Alice shook her head, groaning slightly. "No, thank you." She squeezed my hand back and smiled slightly. "This is really happening."

I laughed slightly, kissing her damp forehead once more. "Yeah, it is. Don't worry, I'll be back in just a minute."

I hurried out of the room and towards the waiting room, where Bella was sitting and reading a magazine. Cynthia was there as well, talking on the phone, and so was Alice's friend Annie. They all looked up at me when I walked into the room, expecting news.

"What's going on?" Cynthia asked, covering up the mouthpiece of her phone.

"It's almost time to push, but not quite. If you want to talk to Alice first, you might want to go now."

With those words, Annie and Cynthia both got up and hurried to Alice's room together.

It was amazing that Alice and her mother were starting to be on better terms, but it was even better that Alice was starting to spend more time with friends, like Annie. I can remember back when we were married, when Alice wouldn't really talk to anyone but me. Her frustrations, especially her frustrations with and about me, were all bottled up and she had no outlet. Hopefully, having more friends and a better relationship with her family would help Alice have an easier time with things.

"You're about to be a daddy, Edward," Bella spoke softly, her words breaking the silence.

I grinned, pulling Bella out of her chair and wrapping my arms around her. I squeezed tightly, hugging her to me. "I know. God, Bella, this is crazy. By the end of today, I'll be a dad. I can't wait to see her."

Bella squeezed me back, giggling quietly. "Me either, baby. Your girl is going to be beautiful. But you better get back in there before anything happens!"

Before I could leave, Bella pulled me back towards her and kissed me deeply on the mouth, her tongue running gently across my bottom lip.

"I love you," she whispered after our kiss. "I'll see you afterwards."

"I love you, too."

Less than an hour later, my baby girl was born. She weighed in at seven pounds, three ounces, and she could not possibly be any more beautiful.

Watching Alice deliver our child was the most mesmerizing experience, and it made me even more impatient to start a family with Bella, as well. But we both know that it's not time for us yet- that we aren't ready for that step.

But despite everything that has happened with Alice and all the things that I've done to her, she still gave birth to my baby and kept her safe for so many months. She gave me Audrey, and for that I'll always be thankful for.

The moment that Audrey was finally born, Alice and I both shed tears. Her cry was so strong; I knew that our daughter would always be a fighter. But she would fight for nothing on her own, because Bella, Alice, and I will always be there for her, fighting along with her.

"Do we have a name yet?" The nurse spoke, breaking the mesmerized bubble that was surrounding Alice and me.

"Yes." I spoke first, but I was unable to take my eyes off of Audrey. "Audrey Mila Brandon-Cullen."

"No." Alice shook her head at me, a crooked little smile on her face. "Just Cullen. Audrey Mila Cullen."

I kissed Audrey's forehead, and then Alice's cheek. "Thank you," I whispered, locking my eyes with hers.

Alice shook her head again, glancing down at Audrey. "No, Edward, thank you. Even after everything that has happened in the last year…I can't imagine anything better than this. Our marriage didn't work out, but I know we'll be amazing parents. Here, you should hold her."

She carefully transferred the tiny bundle that was our daughter into my arms, and I almost broke down crying again.

"I love you, Audrey," I whispered, kissing my baby girl's nose. Her beautiful blue eyes were barely opened and unfocused, but I still felt like I could see straight into her soul. This girl was going to do amazing things.

Aww. Baby time =) Don't worry, Edward and Bella will get a little alone time with Audrey in the next chapter. But Alice and Edward needed this time with their baby first!

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Xoxo- Mel.