I Know You- Here and Now

5 Years Later

Paul sat the last box down in the living room looking around. "You were right Swan. It's nice." Bella smiled and came to a stop next to him. He wrapped an arm around her waist, kissing her hair.

"Where do you want this to go Bella?" Sam asked, bringing in a large bookshelf. Bella pointed to a corner in the living room. "Yep. Right there is perfect. Thanks Sam." She moved to the side as Jacob came in with a bed frame. She shot Paul a surprised look.

Jacob hasn't been the same since she came back from the police station.

5 Years Prior

Bella sat across from Mike disgusted. Charlie was to her left, holding a pen. "Bella's here. You've got what you wanted. Just sign the damn form." He said.

"Only if you leave." Charlie shot Mike a look of death but patted Bella's shoulder. "I can see you." Bella sat back in the hard chair, staring Mike down. He took the pen, a smile on his face. He sighed the form stating that he was confessing his crime.

He slid the paper in Bella's direction and she grabbed it from him, gasping as he jerked her forward, whispering something in her ear.

Charlie and a deputy busted inside, Charlie pulling Bella away, and the deputy tanking Mike to his seat. "What did he say?" He asked once they left the room. Bella shook her head, making eye contact with Paul whose face was stotic. He didn't even hear a word.

"Nothing important." She whispered. "Can we go home?" She asked him. Charlie had a look of regret on his face. "I've got to process this Bells. I'm not supposed to be working it but I'm the boss around here and I'm not letting him out anytime soon. Paul? Take Bella home for me. If and this is a big if, if you decide to stay over and keep her company and just happen to stay over night, I better find you on my couch. Got it?"

"Yes sir." Paul responded. Charlie nodded, the two having a silent conversation that Bella was Charlie's everything and if something happened, Charlie would raise hell.

He pulled Bella close hugging her. He kissed her forehead, checking her over one good time. He passed her on to Paul and watched them leave. "Chief. The DA is on the line." Charlie went for the phone watching Mike.

Paul pulled up to the Swan residence, seeing most of the pack in the driveway. Sam, Emily, Jacob, and Embry were watching them with relief. It was almost 2 in the morning, everyone looked exhausted.

Paul cut the engine and got out, and Bella followed suit, smiling at her secondary family. He tossed the keys towards Sam and nodded. "I'm glad you two are alright. What's going to happen to Mike?" Sam asked, following after Bella, who was looking for her keys.

"Jail hopefully." Paul said. Bella opened the door, and jingled the key a little bit. "5-10 years tops. Don't get that much for attempted murder." She said, taking off her shoes. Jake went forward to help her, but she held up a hand. "I'm fine. I can take my own shoes off Jacob."

"I'm just trying to help." He said, worriedly watching her. "She said she's fine." Paul said, making his way inside. Sam sighed rolling his eyes. "Alright you two. No phasing in the house. Look, Emily and I will be going. We just came to check in with you two. Bella call us if you need anything." He gave her a stern look and she smiled nodding.

Emily gave Bella a quick hug and kiss to her cheek. Embry too said his goodbye stating that he wasn't going to get in that mess. "Aren't you going?" Jacob asked heatedly. Paul chuckled and shook his head. He didn't want to give Bella more of a headache than she probably had.

"No I'm staying. Either you stay or go, but I'm staying. She's exhausted and I'm not about to argue with you." He went in search of Bella, finding her in the kitchen. "You alright?" He asked, stepping in her line of sight. She nodded, and hesitantly moved into his arms.

She relaxed as Paul's arms came around her, holding her close. "You're alright now." He soothed as she silently cried. He kissed her head and laid his head on top of hers. His eyes found Jacob standing in the archway. He didn't need to ask questions as he already knew that his best friend was lost to him now.

Jacob scoffed and headed for the front door, walking out and slamming it shut. Bella jumped slightly. She glanced out the kitchen window. "Pup's upset is all." Paul said. Bella just laid her head on his chest, sighing.

Charlie thankfully found Paul asleep on the couch.

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Paul just shrugged and went back outside to grab another box. She smiled as it was coming along great. "Oh Embry! That picture is expensive!" She made her way over, taking the picture from him.

She went into the kitchen area and picked a wall. She started to hang the picture using commands strips. Before she put it on the wall, she realized it would be too low and went to grab a chair.

The picture was plucked from her hands by Sam. "Nope. You know what the doctor said. So did Paul and I. You are to do nothing got it? Now go sit woman." He laughed ruffling her hair.

"You know when I'm not so knocked up, I'm getting you for that." She glared and went to sit on the couch. "Wait. I can't do any laundry either?" She asked. Every male that was either inside or outside chorused a "No!". She huffed.

"Oh come on Swan, don't pout." Paul sat her box of books at her feet. "These belong to you. I think doc is okay with you stacking some books." He kissed her lips, giving her his panty dropping smile.

She nuzzled his neck and nodded. "Can you push it over there?" She asked sweetly. Paul just chuckled but did as she asked. She glanced down at the engagement ring on her finger, smiling. She had it good.

Within hours, the boys had every inch of the home stocked, furnished, and ready to operate in. Paul sat down next to her, plopping his head on her lap. She ran her fingers through his damp hair. She stared at the fire going in the fireplace.

"I love you." She said, leaning down to kiss his arm. He caressed her face gently, looking into her eyes. "I love you." He responded.

1 Week Later

Bella grabbed the phone off the little holder and lifted it to her ear. Across the glass was Mike, who gave her a smile. "It's going to see you." He said. He looked a lot different. He looked tired.

Bella just nodded. "I did as you asked." She said. Mike hummed with a smile. "How is she?" Bella shrugged. "Don't know. She doesn't want to see me. He's a cute kid. Looks a lot like her." He said. Mike nodded. "Thank you. I'm the last person that should be saying anything to you but I appreciate it." Bella gave him a nod and put the phone back on the hook. She ran a thumb over her stomach and grabbed her purse.

Paul grabbed her hand as they walked towards the exit. To start a family and live a life to the fullest.

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