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Time Jump:

"Happy birthday Masen", we all sing simultaneously.

My newly turned four year old nephew blows out the candles and cuts the Smurfs' cake with my help.

I can't believe that he's already four! It feels like it was just yesterday when we brought him home from the hospital.

There are a lot of guests present. The Newtons, Blacks, Swans, Masen's friends from day-care, Alice, Jasper, Bella, Tanya and myself are present. We're having a small party at the house and it's going great so far.

There's a jumping castle in the backyard, a clown and a magician.

The kids are entertained and I'm pleased that we were able to plan a nice party.

Credit for that goes to T and Alice.

As for the cake, my Bella custom baked it on Masen's request.

"What did you wish for?" asks Alice as she ruffles his hair.

He looks at her with wide eyes. "I can't tell you", he replies.

"Why not?" questions Riley Swan.

"Tis a secret", he says. "It wont come true if you know what it is."

"Okay buddy", I say fondly. "Whatever you want."

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After food is served, Jasper takes me aside. "I've got something to tell you", he says, running a hand through his short blonde hair.

I nod. "Right. What is it?" I ask.

He smiles broadly. "Alice is pregnant."

"What?" my face breaks out into a grin too. "That's wonderful news, man. I'm so happy for you guys."

"Thanks", he says. "But that's not the only thing I have to say."

Alrighty. "What's the other thing?"

"I've found someone to take charge of the New York office. A young guy named Aro Volturi, right out of college but believe me when I say he's a smart kid."

"You're moving back?" I ask, stunned. "Permanently?"

"Yeah", he sighs. "There's no better place to start a family than in Forks. This place is perfect for raising kids."

"Speaking of kids..." I say. "I'm proposing to Bella next week."

Now it's Jazz's turn to be stunned. "You're serious?"

"You know how I feel about her."

"I do but are you sure about this? Not to discourage you or anything but you've been together for six months only."

"Time doesn't matter", I answer. "Don't worry bro. This isn't a mistake. I want this more than anything."

He takes a deep breath. "Wow, the great Edward Cullen is planning to settle down. I never thought I'd see that."

The past six months of my life have been care-free. I've been so happy that I feel as if I'm flying in air and that nothing can destroy my happiness. I've got duties to deal with, a business to manage, a nephew to take care of and so much else to do but it never gets boring.

It's all because I've got someone by my side to help me every step of the way.

I owe everything to Bella Swan: the girl who changed my life.

Who helped me be happy.

And isn't happiness supposed to be everything?

Question: How many of you have seen Life As We Know It?