I hope you guys didn't see that coming…I wanted it to be a sudden twist.

Anyway, I hope you like it and review. This chapter should be of average length.

-----

EPOV

As we drove to the hospital, my mind was spinning. My wife is in labor. Bella was in labor. She was only a little over eight months pregnant, and I had no idea what that could mean. I remember something in one of the baby books that said a baby's lungs develop in the eighth month of pregnancy. But instead of completely freaking out, I choose to focus on Bella.

Her contractions were normal, and coming at a little more than four minutes apart. Her hands were clutched at her sides, and she was panting.

"How are you doing?" I asked as I hurriedly parked the car and practically dragged her into the hospital.

"Fine." She said through her teeth, squeezing her eyes shut as her next contraction hit. "Just get me into a room and get me an epidural."

"You're doing great." I soothed her, kissing the top of her head before I checked her in and got everything situated.

"You called my mom and dad, right?" She asked as a nurse came over with a wheelchair.

"They said they had just gotten back into Forks, and they were going to pack a suitcase and come right back." I said, holding her hand as the nurse wheeled her into the elevator. "Emmet and Rose and my mom said they'd call Alice and Jasper, and then they'll be here."

"What about Esme?" Bella asked, surprising me. I had known Bella liked Esme, and they had gone to lunch several times, but I didn't think they were this close. "Will you call her?"

"It's three in the morning, love. Do you want me to call now, or wait a few hours?"

Bella hesitated, and the nurse and I helped her out of her wheelchair and into the hospital bed. "Wait a little bit." She decided, just as Carlisle came into the room.

"I saw you come in." He explained, smiling at us. "How are you feeling?"

"A little worried." Bella said, brushing the hair out of her eyes and clenching her fists again as the nurse started hooking her up to the various machines. "I'm only eight months pregnant." She explained, and Carlisle glanced down at her chart, which was in his hand.

"We'll just have to keep a watch on everything." He advised, glancing over her chart. "Did anything happen to induce labor?" He asked, coming over and placing his hands on Bella's stomach.

"No." She said, grabbing my hand and squeezing my hand tightly as another contraction came on. "I was sleeping." She panted, and I stroked her hair.

"It's almost over." I soothed, keeping my eyes on the screen. "All done." I whispered, and Bella flopped back on the bed, breathing heavily.

Carlisle's eyes were on the baby's heart monitor, however, and his eyes were narrowed.

"Nurse, can you get Bella's doctor in here?" He asked, and Bella and I both looked at him in concern. He didn't say anything, just looked through Bella's chart again, his lips pursed.

Another doctor soon came in, and Bella and I looked at each other with concern.

"Is something wrong?" Bella asked nervously, and Carlisle held up his index finger and continued to consult with Bella's doctor.

"The baby's heartbeat is quite low. A lot lower than we would like." He said, and Bella immediately glanced at me, panicked. I squeezed her hand tightly and sat down on the bed next to her. "If it doesn't rise soon, we're going to have to do a c-section." He said grimly, and I protectively put my arm around Bella's shoulders.

"What about her lungs?" I asked, rubbing Bella's shoulder in an attempt to calm her down.

"There's a very good chance we'll need to put her on a ventilator, but everything should be fine." He promised, and then fumbled with his cell phone.

"Would you mind if I called Esme?" He asked, holding up his phone. "I know you two have talked about her coming here to see you, and I-"

Bella nodded, tears eyes filled with unshed tears. "Call her." She said in a tight voice."That would be great." Carlisle nodded and squeezed Bella's free hand briefly and smiled.

"Thank you, Bella. I know this means a lot to her." He said earnestly, and we both nodded. "If you'll excuse me." He said, and left the room.

"Edward, I'm scared." She whispered, a few tears streaming down her face. "What if something happens?"

I wiped away her tears and cupped her cheek in my hand. "It's going to be fine. I love you." I murmured, Bella managed a small smile.

"I love you too." She said softly, and kissed my hand. "Why don't you go downstairs and meet your mom and everybody else?" Bella suggested. "I'll be fine by myself for a few minutes." She promised, and I eventually agreed. At least this way I would be able to clear my head a little bit, and maybe even calm down. "Go on." Bella urged, and I eventually got up.

I leaned down and kissed her passionately, and then rested my hand on her stomach. "It's going to be fine." I said again, and Bella nodded. "It will be." I insisted, and Bella smiled.

"I believe you." She said, and I kissed her again. "Now go, and bring me back ice chips, please." I laughed and tapped the tip of her nose, then left the room.

I walked down the hall; running my hands through my hair. I knew that Bella was strong, and that she would be okay. But I was still worried about our baby, who was weak and helpless and would be depending on us. If our daughter's lungs were underdeveloped, then would she be alright?

And if Bella needed a c-section, did that mean things were more serious than we thought? Would they allow me in the room, or would I have to wait in the waiting room with everyone else?

I shook my head and tried to stop thinking about that. We would cross that bridge when we came to it.

"Edward!" I turned my head and Alice waved at me, and then dragged Jasper over. Emmet, Rosalie, and my mom followed close behind. "How's everything going?"

"Fine." I lied, not wanting to worry everybody if it was unnecessary. "Bella's contractions are about four minutes apart."

"I'm so excited." My mom said happily, giving me a hug.

"We all are." Rosalie put in, giving me a hug as well. So did Alice, and Emmet and Jasper clapped me on the back. "Can we go up to see her?" She asked, and I nodded.

"Sure. I'll take you up there, but I have to get Bella some ice chips first."

"We'll go with you." Alice said eagerly, and took my hand and practically yanked me down the hallway. "Come on, Edward. I want to go see Bella."

-----

When we walked back into the hospital room, Bella was crying silently, and Carlisle was sitting next her, attempting to calm her down.

"What's wrong?" I asked frantically, setting the ice chips down and sitting on the bed next to Bella, taking her hand.

"I need a c-section." She cried, tears flowing down her face.

-----

Sorry for the cliffie…oh well. Review!

Xoxo- Melodyella aka Mellie