Paul was worried. Bella had jolted awake sobbing and he wasn't sure what to do. He had never been good with crying women. So he held her and whispered soothing words in her ear until her crying slowed.

"Baby, talk to me. Are you okay? Tell me what's wrong." He said softly when her tears finally stopped.

"Billy." she said. "I need to speak to Billy and the elders as soon as possible."

Paul's brow furrowed. "Billy? Uh, okay. I think him and Jake slept at their house last night. " He glanced at the clock on the bedside table. "We've got a little time before he usually wakes up, why don't you take a bath and I'll make us something to eat. I'm worried about you. All this stress can't be good for the little pup." His hand rubbed soothing circles on her stomach.

Bella sat for a moment enjoying the comfort of his touch before he swiftly drew his hand back and stared in shock at her belly.

"What the hell was that?" he asked still staring at her bump.

Bella laughed. "She likes it when you're around. She always kicks up a storm."

Paul's hand drifted back to her belly and his eyes grew wide and flew to her face. "She? It's…she's a girl?" His voice was filled with awe.

Bella nodded and let her hands join his resting on her belly. They sat there together quietly for a while before Paul let out a small laugh.

"A girl. Christ." he laughed and bent his head to speak to her growing child. "You're never allowed anywhere near boys." Bella laughed as he spoke sternly.

With a sigh Paul stood from the bed and held a hand out to help Bella.

Bella was frozen, rooted to the bed, her face flaming. She had only just remembered that Paul had not worn clothes to sleep and she was staring wide eyed at his very prominent erection.

Paul choked out a laugh. "My eyes are up here. Plus the longer you stare at him, the longer he stares at you." he winked.

"Ugh. Gross." Bella smiled and tossed a pair of sweatpants at his head which made him laugh harder. He quickly drew them on and guided her to the bathroom before drifting off into the kitchen.

After soaking away as much stress as she could Bella quickly made her way back into her room and threw on her robe. She padded slowly and quietly to the kitchen and leaned against the door frame. She watched as Paul floated around the kitchen. "I didn't know you could cook." She smiled.

Paul laughed without looking her way. "I've lived alone for several years. It was sink or swim in my case." He glanced over his shoulder and his eyes widened as they trailed down her body. He cleared his throat and focused back on the food.

Bella made her way to the kitchen island and plopped herself into a chair there. She rested her face in her hands and watched as he worked.

"I made some tea." he said and she furrowed her brow. "I know you have to be careful with caffeine so I picked up some low caffeine tea at the store the other day. I hope that's okay."

Bella smiled brightly at him and nodded. She watched as he added a small amount of honey to the mug and placed it in front of her. She brought the cup to her nose and hummed happily at the delicious fragrance.

She closed her eyes and took a long sip. Savoring the warmth and taste. When she opened her eyes again Paul was placing a heaping plate of eggs, bacon, hashbrowns, and toast in front of her. She choked slightly on her tea and she laughed. "Uhh human here Paul. There is no way I can eat all of that."

Paul rolled his eyes and handed her a fork. "Half is for you, and half is for our girl in there." he said pointing at her growing stomach.

Bella laughed again, though her heart constricted a bit at his use of "our."

They sat quietly and ate and Bella was surprised at just how hungry she was. She was nearly all the way through the massive pile of food before she finally pushed away her plate, unable to eat another bite.

"Holy smokes, I guess she's got her dad's appetite." Bella said without thought and Paul froze.

He broke the silence with a sad laugh."Yea, looks like it." He smiled and rubbed softly along her belly before grabbing her plate and finishing it off.

Bella made her way into her room and quickly got dressed while Paul washed the dishes. When they were done they held hands and made their way to Billy Black's house.