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Chapter 21

Jealousy and Remorse

BELLA POV

"Oh B, I'm so happy for you!" Rose said through our duo video chat call. After telling Edward's parents about the baby since he didn't want them to hear it from Alice who currently wasn't speaking to me, I decided to tell Rose since she was my close friend. I know Edward told Emmett, who to my shock seemed happy for us. Yeah, that threw Edward for a loop too because according to him, Emmett didn't like kids.

His mother was over the moon. She was so excited about her first grandchild. Apparently she had already started making a blanket. We didn't even know if it was a boy or girl yet! His father on the other hand seemed odd about it. He was indifferent. I couldn't even describe how he was acting. At first, he seemed happy but then he wasn't. I don't know but the man still scared me.

Edward was going to tell Alice and Jasper officially, even though we knew they knew. Well, we knew Alice did. I didn't want to be a part of that. I'm sure Alice was upset that I was pregnant, and I couldn't blame her. She had been trying for a while.

Laurent and Zafrina, also knew mainly for security purposes. I told Jessica. She had become a real good friend to me and I trusted her. She also seemed a little sad but didn't comment on it, however she let me know she was happy for me. I know Edward was going to tell James since that's his best friend and all but that's it. He doesn't want it to get around beyond that for "our safety," his words not mine.

I focused back on Rose, who was currently trying to get my attention. "B?" I shook my head. "I'm sorry, what did you say?" I laughed.

She smiled back. "I asked, what are you hoping for, a boy or a girl?"

I smiled. Edward and I hadn't even talked about this even though I was sure he would want a boy. "Healthy."

Rose smiled back at me and nodded. "Well, I hope it's a girl so she can knock all those big bad men down." I laughed and Rose joined me.

"Yeah, I'm slowly getting used to the idea that I'm going to have a baby," I admitted.

It had been a week since we found out, so I was currently 7 weeks and 3 days. I had woken up this morning feeling sick so I was still in bed. Since I wasn't quite ready to get up, I called Rose with the news.

Edward woke up early this morning and I believe he was still in his office. He had been shouting earlier but now I hadn't heard from him. I know he was somewhere around the house, he wouldn't leave without telling me.

"Well, you still have a few months to get used to the idea," Rose chuckled.

"It's surreal. Like there's this thing growing inside of me." We both laughed.

"What time is your class?" I asked. Rose was currently finishing up finals for the year. She was getting ready which is why we were video chatting.

"In about 30 minutes," Rose said, sighing. "I'm going to try to come see you soon, B."

"That would be great!" I wasn't going to be able to go see her.

"Hey B, don't worry about Alice," Rose said sternly. "It's not your fault that you're pregnant. It sucks for her but don't let her bring you down."

I nodded, "I know Rose, I don't know why I feel bad."

I really didn't, it wasn't like I was trying to get pregnant, it just happened. Who would have guessed it would have happened the first or second time or on the counter the third time?

"I know, B, and I know how Alice is about certain things. Like I said, don't let her get to you." Rose always could make me feel better. She would make a great mom one day.

"I won't." I did call her the day after we left the Doctor's office and I was sent to voicemail. I left it at that. I wasn't going to grovel because I didn't have anything to grovel about.

"Alright, B, I'll talk to you later!" Rose said as we both said bye and ended the call.

I pulled the covers away from me, and slowly sat up. I was a bit nauseous, so I sat on the side of the bed and waited just a bit before standing. When I felt okay, I made my way to the bathroom. I turned on the shower and waited for it to warm up. I looked outside the glass window a bit and saw the lake. From this vantage point, it was beautiful in the morning and again at sunset.

Quickly undressing I stepped in the shower and let the water run over me. I don't know what it was about an early morning shower in the crisp air but it made everything feel perfect in the world.

When I was done, I stepped out and wrapped the towel around me. I quickly put on my underwear and a t-shirt with some yoga pants. I combed my wet hair and left my bedroom. It was quiet of course and I looked down at the end of the hall where Edward's office was. It was open, which meant he was either in or not. It was crazy how much had changed. Just a few months ago, Edward didn't want me to ever step foot in his office and now I had been in there almost every day.

I decided to just go to the kitchen. He had sounded angry earlier and I was starving. I made my way down the stairs, and turned right to go to the kitchen. I quickly stopped because I had forgotten today was one of the days Ms. Cope came. She was making something and it smelled so good my stomach growled.

"Good morning," I said nicely. She had been on her best behavior lately.

"Good morning, Mrs. Cullen. I have French toast and bacon about ready." I loved French toast and bacon so I was very happy.

I sat down at the kitchen table and saw the newspaper lying there.

"Coffee?" she asked pleasantly. I shook my head no. "I'll have juice." She looked at me odd but made no comment as she went to get the juice out of the fridge. I'm sure she thought it odd since every morning that I had been here I had been drinking coffee.

Since I didn't know much about babies, I had been reading stuff online and even ordered some books for Edward and I. Caffeine was a big no no while pregnant and I wasn't going to drink decaf. Ew!

I started reading the paper. As usual there wasn't much in there until a particular article drew my attention. Some guy had died but it wasn't just that he had died in a gruesome way, he looked familiar but I couldn't quite place where I had seen him.

"Here we go," Ms. Cope said as she sat the plate down in front of me. I pushed the paper to the side and then looked at the meal. I had eaten a couple of bites of toast when I caught a whiff of the bacon. Instantly my stomach turned. "Oh no." I quickly jumped out of my seat and ran for the bathroom near the living room. I quickly wrapped my hair around my hand as I retched in the toilet. Really? I couldn't eat bacon? The smell stuck in my nose didn't help either. It just made me throw up worse. I gagged out the rest of it, but as soon as I could breathe, I got up from the floor when I heard my name being called from the other side of the door.

"Bella!" It was Edward and he sounded concerned. I washed my hands and spit out the leftover throw-up that was inside my mouth. I opened the door to those beautiful green orbs, who looked down at me. He was sweaty, his hair was everywhere, he was also in a t-shirt and basketball shorts so I suspected he had been in the gym.

"Are you alright? Ms. Cope came to get me."

"I'm fine. I just don't think I can eat bacon anymore for a while," I said as I closed my mouth again. I really wanted to go brush my teeth, get the aftertaste of vomit away.

"Oh," Edward said. He seemed confused and then it hit him. He giggled, "guess that sucks."

I laughed. Everyone knew of my love of bacon. He then leaned down to give me a kiss but I gave him my cheek. I still had vomit breath and he looked hurt at my actions.

"What did I do now?" he said, all broody. It made me smile, even though he was being completely serious.

"Nothing," I replied, trying to hold in my giggle.

He threw his hands up. "Then why the fuck can't I kiss you? I had to get up early and deal with some shit and wasn't able to give you a good morning kiss." He stomped and crossed his arms. I couldn't help it. I laughed. He rolled his eyes and stomped off.

"Edward!" He looked back at me.

"What?" I started holding my stomach again. He was looking at me with concern in his eyes.

"You okay?" He was by my side instantly.

"I'm fine. I just wanted to brush my teeth before you kissed me."

He nodded it finally clicking with him. "I would kiss you, barf breath and all."

It was my turn to give him a look.

"What?" he said again. I shook my head. "You want me to curse the bacon company?" I laughed but he didn't think it was funny. "Because I will for making you sick.'

I stopped laughing. "Edward, it's the baby, he doesn't like the smell," I said and it felt odd to call the baby a he. Edward then looked at me.

"He?" Edward said.

"I don't know. I didn't want to call him or her "it"," I finished lamely.

Edward nodded and made his way to the kitchen where Ms. Cope was cleaning up the pans she used to make breakfast. My plate still sat there.

"Ms. Cope, do not make any more bacon," Edward started. Ms. Cope quickly turned towards us and had a look of confusion on her face because she knew how much I loved bacon.

"Okay, Mr. Cullen," she said, still feeling confused but not making any comments. Edward grabbed my plate, picked the bacon off and ate it.

"The baby doesn't like it," he said before handing me back my plate which just held the French toast now.

Both Ms. Cope and I looked at him. Me, in confusion because he had told me he didn't want a lot of people knowing at the moment and Ms. Cope in amazement and disbelief.

She turned towards me." You're pregnant?" I nodded suddenly feeling ill again.

"She is, and you remember the agreement you signed?" Ms. Cope nodded. "You don't speak of what happens here."

"I understand, sir." She quickly went back to cleaning before turning back around and telling us both congrats. I thanked her. She had done a complete 180 here lately.

I had forgotten about the agreement. All staff was not to speak of what happened in this house or there would be hell to pay. It relieved me because I didn't know what Ms. Cope did outside of here. I know Edward kept tabs on her, Mike, and Jessica but me personally, I didn't know.

"Now, do you have a plate for me?" he said all playfully.

I would have laughed if I hadn't started feeling ill again. "Here, have mine, I'm not hungry now," I said as I left the kitchen and made my way up the stairs to the bedroom. I went to the bathroom and brushed my teeth quickly before going back to my bedroom. I opened the balcony doors, took a seat on the chair and met the chilly crisp air. I really liked being out here for some reason. I knew I hadn't been there long when Edward came outside.

"You alright?" he asked me.

"Yeah, I just had to get away from the kitchen." Edward nodded as I yawned.

"You should go rest." He pointed to the bed.

"Maybe." I really didn't want to. I had been confined to the bed most of last week and this one. Last week though I needed it. This week however was a different story.

"Bella.." he drew out my name.

"I'm fine. It's called morning sickness, Edward."

He nodded. "I don't like that the baby makes you sick."

I wanted to chuckle but I knew he was serious. "Why do you call the baby the baby"?" I asked in all seriousness. "I mean not that there's anything wrong with that…" I trailed off

"What else do you want me to call it?"

I was taken aback. I didn't like that word.

I rose up from the chair and walked into my bedroom. I thought about napping, but maybe I could just lay here until the nausea wore off.

"Ms. Cope said she would make some soup for lunch," he said as he closed the doors behind him.

I nodded. Still not in the mood for food, I turned to the other side away from him. I don't know why I was upset with him calling our child an "it". He told me he wanted it all but he was acting indifferent towards the baby.

"I'm going to take a shower," he said softly. I nodded as sleep overtook me.

EDWARD POV

As I finished my shower, I was drawn back to this morning. I had a message from Brady, to call him. I rose up from bed not wanting to wake Bella. I made my way to my office and called him on a burner phone. He told me that one of Black's men had been found dead this morning near La Push beach. That's what he heard from the Feds anyways. He couldn't actively go to La Push as he had no jurisdiction but it didn't mean he didn't have ways to keep tabs on them.

It made me livid that the Feds lost sight of Black, but also happy because if they couldn't find them then that meant I could. I had to hold off on it for now though. I'm sure since he had an active warrant on him, the Feds were following up any leads they could. I would have to wait it out.

I was even more pissed because I still hadn't found out who was stealing from me. I had lost $5,000 more dollars just this morning. They were getting brave, whoever it was. Yes, that amount was like pennies to me but it's the principle of the matter.

I had to go work off my anger. I was trying to not let Bella see me all riled because I was worried she would become stressed. I had been reading up on pregnancy and the main thing was to keep her calm. I thought I was doing a good job but who knows. I honestly didn't know what to do. I still didn't know how to feel, I knew I wanted it all with Bella but I still don't think I had come to terms with it.

I didn't like how it made her sick. I know that was normal but It didn't mean I liked it. I had a love/hate relationship with the baby. I didn't like that it was causing so much trouble for my wife, making her sick, keeping her from doing all she wanted to. On the other hand, it was a child created by Bella and I. It was my future, my legacy, some one that I would be responsible for and that scared me.

I creeped out of the bathroom and looked to see that Bella had fallen asleep. I gave her a kiss on the cheek before leaving the room.

"Boss," Laurent said as he walked towards me. I nodded for him to follow me to my office. I passed Jessica coming out of the spare bedroom with a vacuum. There was a weird exchange between Jessica and Laurent. I didn't know what that was about, I had enough drama in my life so I went on to the office.

I sat down in my chair, as Laurent sat across from me.

"Brady called me this morning," I told Laurent what was said.

"It was in the paper, boss." What the fuck?

I started moving things around on my desk until I found the paper. "Shit." There was some man who definitely looked like one of Jacob's men. They identified him as "Booboo". I don't know if that was his real name but apparently he had been found on the beach.

"You think Black is behind this?" Laurent asked.

"I do." The Feds wouldn't have killed him. I bet Jacob killed him as a warning to others. He is so far down the rabbit hole it isn't funny.

Laurent's phone beeped and he looked at it. "James, boss. He's outside and didn't want to ring the bell in case Mrs. Cullen was asleep."

"Tell him to come on in."

Laurent answered and I relaxed. I had noticed in the past few weeks, Laurent has become chill. I knew he was dating but I still hadn't figured out how he was dating since he was with me pretty much of the time. I didn't know how to feel about it either but he still did his job well so I wouldn't comment on it now.

"What's up, my peoples?" James came into my office and shut the door. Now, this fucker never changed. He was crazy but he knew when to be serious. He had brought in beer with him and passed one around to us. Laurent declined of course.

"So, you won't believe what happened at Midnight Sun this past weekend!" The club opened back up on Saturday night two days after Thanksgiving. Victoria ran it but I knew James had been helping out.

"What?" I became concerned no one had reported to me about anything going down. If something had happened then why didn't anyone let me know?

"So," James started, "Victoria and I were chilling at the bar, Embry was nearby. All of a sudden, the two stepford sisters come in. At first, I was going to notify you because it was like what the hell were they doing here? Anyways, I didn't really know it was them until I truly looked at Tanya. She had dyed her hair a dark brown color! Then Victoria goes she's trying to look like Mrs. C and I looked at Vic like she was crazy until she pointed out that the chick had brown contacts!"

What the fuck? Tanya was trying to look like Bella?

James started to laugh, "So, her sister, the other one that wants this dude." He pointed toward Laurent.

"Irina," I said.

"Whatever, I KNOW their names! Anyways, she asks where L is. I tell her, I don't know who she is asking for. Trying to play stupid. Then the other one, Tanya or whatever, goes, "where is my boyfriend?" I go, "honey I don't know who would date you." James starts laughing like a maniac.

Like I said James was a crazy fucker, he also could never get to the point of his stories.

"She then goes "Edward, he's my boyfriend, he is expecting me here." I then told her, "no he wasn't." She said, "yes you were." This was the only place you could meet cause you two were having an affair. "

What. The. Fuck?

James started laughing. "I told her she really needs some meds for real. She didn't like that and said I couldn't talk to her that way and I then reminded her who I was."

James being my consigliere trumps being Eleazar's daughter."

I smirked. I knew Tanya was crazy but not this delusional.

"I thought that would be it, But no, not with this chick. She starts saying, "I'll get my father involved. He's friends with Carlisle. He'll show you!" James kept laughing.

I didn't think it was funny anymore, now she was threatening my men and consigliere of the family?

"Then to my shock, the other bimbo sister snapped out of whatever funk she was in and yelled at Tanya for acting that way. Then Tanya tells her "you know what happens when I tell mother." I didn't know what she was talking about, but I thought I was going to have Embry literally carry them out. Vic of course doesn't put up with that shit and tells them to leave. Of course they didn't like being told that by someone "low" which of course pissed me off because Vic is my girl."

I had no words. They came into my club sprouting shit off about an affair? Was she that dumb? Did she not think it would get back to me? Did she not think she was embarrassing her father?

"Then the two start yelling at each other, and then out of nowhere the sister we like and her husband come in and break up the fight."

"Kate and Garrett," I said.

James waved me off. "Kate apologized a lot. I told her it was cool. Then she and Garrett literally made the two idiots leave. The crazy one kept yelling,"oh my Eddiekins will get you for this!" James lowered his voice to match Tanya's while laughing.

"The other one, who I think isn't really all that crazy, literally told her to shut up and they were fussing at each other again with Kate telling them to cut it out." He laughed again. "Anyways, I had Embry help escort them out and told him those two weren't allowed back in."

I didn't know how to react to that, I sat there while James continued to laugh.

"And at no point this past week did you mention to tell me this?" I asked.

"I'm telling you now. Besides, we handled it, boss."

That was good and all but this behavior wasn't going to stop.

"That bitch Tanya is up to something," I said.

"Come on Boss, she's just a silly fool." James replied .

"No, she isn't. She acts dumb but I know she isn't."

"Seriously?" Now it was time for James to be serious. "I mean I know she was running her mouth on Halloween."

"Shit, she was running it before that!" I exclaimed.

"Really?" James asked.

"Yeah, that day you took Bella to Carmen's, Tanya said some shit to Bella and made Bella believe it was true. That's why Bella talked to that guy we killed on Halloween." I finished. I still felt horrible for that night. I shouldn't have acted like that but there was nothing I could do about it now.

"Wow! What a bitch," James said.

"Her behavior is troublesome. I'm sure Eleazar doesn't know how she is acting."

"Which is the reason why she is acting this way," Laurent finished and looked out the window.

I nodded. I bet Carmen covered up all of Tanya's antics. Tanya of course was her favorite.

"Well if the other sister came with her husband, why did it not get back to Eleazar? Isn't Garrett next in line to take over for the Denali Family?" James questioned.

I nodded. "That's why it didn't get back to Eleazar, he handled it which means Eleazar must not be around right now." It also explains why they went to Midnight Sun. Eleazar needed to get his house in order.

It then hit me that he and Carmen always go to Miami this time of the year. I bet that's one of the reasons why he doesn't know.

I then pulled out my phone and called him. This shit needed to stop and It should have stopped already.

"Edward, my boy!" Eleazar said when he picked up on the third ring.

"Eleazar," I greeted him. "We have a problem."

"What's happened?" He sounded alarmed.

"Your daughters Tanya and Irina, mainly Tanya, are causing problems within the family."

"What do you mean? Katie told me how they were acting on Halloween and I got on both of them. They aren't children anymore, Edward. They are adults, but I did tell them they needed to show respect. They know better than that. You will understand when you have children," he finished. The audacity of this man!

"That's the problem, Eleazar, they don't act like adults. They act like children. Your daughters decided to come to my club and start a ruckus. They caused a scene, and had to be escorted off the property. Not only that, Tanya has dyed her hair brown and is wearing brown contacts. She told my consigliere that we were having an affair."

"Oh I see.." he said grimly. "I apologize."

"That's not all, months ago she told my wife that we had been fucking or had fucked. Now normally, I don't get involved in shit like this but this is ridiculous. You need to do something fast, or I will!" I said.

"I will." He was all serious now. "Carmen won't be happy."

"Oh, for God's sake! You let your wife convince you that Tanya's behavior is okay. Out of all your children, who did you have a hand in raising?"

"Well, I had to run businesses, Edward, Carmen took care of the girls," he said with a slight tremor in his voice.

"Who, Eleazar?" I shouted. I hated when my questions were being avoided.

"Kate mainly. Irina some," he said lamely.

"Exactly, Kate is your only best behaved child. What does that tell you? Normally, I don't get involved in this shit. But if you don't do something about those two fuck-ups, mainly, Tanya, I will!" I hung up on him.

"Damn," James said.

"That felt cathartic," I said.

James laughed and looked around. "Where's B? I didn't see her downstairs."

I clenched my fists. I didn't like her being called anything other than Mrs. Cullen. I even allowed some men to call her Mrs. C but Bella didn't like things being so formal. Especially when she was at home or around her personal guard. So I compromised with her that only the closest could call her B or Bella. That was it. It was one of the many conversations we had while she rested last week.

"She's asleep." James looked alarmed and glanced at his watch.

"It's almost noon. She never slept this late when I was guarding her. She okay?" he asked concerned.

"Yeah, the baby is tiring her out or that is what the books say," I said.

James quit talking and gave me a questioning look. "She's pregnant?"

I nodded and couldn't help but smile. I still felt odd about the baby but slowly I was getting used to the idea.

"Well shit!" James laughed and got up to give me a hug. I returned it. It felt nice to tell someone else.

We then settled down and started talking about business.

"Louie and Mal said Alec hasn't said anything since you've been down there," James said. I nodded. I still didn't know what to do with Alec, I still needed him when it was time to get Black but what would I do afterwards? He wanted to die. Should I grant him that? He wasn't technically the Boss, so I wouldn't be breaking any rules. Besides, since Aro's death the Volturi Family had been pushed out. We were now the Four Families.

Malcolm I had hired to keep a watch on everything. He had been in training for a while so I was looking to see what he could bring to the table.

"We got a shipment coming in on Monday. I'm going to need you to run point and carry them to the secluded warehouse," I told James. He nodded.

We finished talking and then they both left. I told Laurent I would be home the rest of the day. This Sunday we were going to my parents for lunch. Bella was tired of being cooped up but she didn't know how bad she was. She slept most of Black Friday away and some of Monday. Those antibiotics and I'm guessing the baby knocked her out.

I made my way to the bedroom to check on her. When I opened the door she wasn't in bed. Did she leave? I didn't hear her go downstairs. The bathroom door was open and she wasn't in there. The balcony doors were closed as well. Did my wife really sneak down the stairs and me not hear?

I made my way down stairs where I heard the TV on. Bella was sitting on the couch with a bowl of chicken noodle soup in her lap covered up. She was watching some show on the couch. I sat beside her and put her feet in my lap.

"I didn't even hear you come down." She smiled at me while taking a sip of a noodle.

"I was sneaky like a ninja," she said and I chuckled.

"Did you sleep good?" I asked her.

She nodded, "I was hungry."

The soup smelled divine, and my stomach growled. Ms. Cope then made her way to the door to tell us she was leaving.

"I made a big pot of chicken noodle soup so you should be able to eat it for a while." She said, "I also made sandwiches, I know you can't eat raw meat so they are baked."

"Thank you," Bella said sincerely.

"Well It was your recipe. I ate a bowl myself and it was good. You're welcome," Ms. Cope said.

Ms. Cope cooked Bella's recipe of chicken noodle soup?

Bella then got up and made her way to Ms. Cope handing me her empty bowl. She went and hugged Ms. Cope. It caught both Ms. Cope and me off guard but she hugged Bella back.

"Three times a week?" Bella asked her. "Unless I need you more."

Shelley smiled and nodded. "I would like that."

"Okay I'll see you Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday," Bella said as she made her way back to the couch.

Ms. Cope left, and Bella and I sat there in silence watching American Horror Story until I had to get up to eat.

BELLA POV

Edward helped me out of the car grabbing the cake I had baked as well. It was Sunday and we were having lunch with his family at their house. I had noticed Alice's Porsche off to the side, I hadn't seen Emmett's car.

We made our way to the door and were greeted by a butler that I hadn't seen the last time I was here.

"Master Cullen," he said all professionally.

"Chuck," Edward replied.

"Mrs. Cullen."

"Um, hi!" I felt weird but Edward placed his hand on the small of my back and pushed me into the huge house.

I'll never get over the house. It was beautifully decorated. Considering Esme did a lot of interior work it made sense. I had been thinking of talking to Edward about redoing some of the rooms at our house.

I was a little nervous and I didn't know why. Mainly, because of Alice. I shouldn't be though, like Edward and Rose had said it wasn't my fault that I was pregnant and she wasn't.

Esme and Alice were setting the table when we made it to the dining room. They both had grins on their faces. When Esme saw me she ran over and hugged me. "Oh sweet girl! I'm so excited I just know you will be the best mom," she said as she gave me a big wet one on the cheek. Just not too long ago she was saying I had trapped her son and was pregnant. Even though, I would be much farther along if that was the case.

Esme went back to setting the table and I heard Alice go "hmph." She also wasn't smiling now. Esme gave me an apologetic smile. I guess she was aware. Edward on the other hand, kept staring at Alice like he was plotting her death.

"Alice," I decided to be the bigger person although I hadn't deserved the way she was acting right now.

"Bella," she replied curtly and went outside.

"Right," I muttered to myself.

"Come on dear, you can help me finish up," I nodded and took the cake from Edward who was looking around.

He said he would be back. I really hope he wasn't going to say anything to Alice.

EDWARD POV

I made my way up the stairs. It was odd that my father wasn't downstairs yet. Not that I cared, but I didn't like not knowing where he was. I heard some noise coming from his office so I went there. Opening the door, I saw him hunched over the side of his chair. There were balled up tissues everywhere and when I got closer I noticed his nose bleeding.

"Close that door!" he barked and I did, slamming it in the process.

"Who are you yelling at?" I asked.

He ignored my question, "your mother worries too much." He waved a hand at me while the other held a tissue at his nose.

"You sure about that?" I gestured to the tissues on his desk. I then took a seat in front of his desk.

"I'm fine," he said as he threw all the tissues in the trash. "I'm actually glad you came up here."

My father then opened a drawer that was to his side and pulled out a huge folder that looked stuffed. He pulled out some of the information it contained.

"These are various property deeds, my offshore accounts, cars, etc.. The legal stuff, the house, cars, other homes that I have around are in your mother's name. She knows what to do but everything else, the illegal stuff I'll need you to handle when I'm gone," he said coughing

And there it was. He was ready for death, and it hit me like a ton of bricks.

"I got my lawyer on some other stuff, but basically everything else I leave for you to settle or do whatever you want with it. Your mother will be taken care of so don't doubt that."

"I didn't," I said softly, My father above all else loved my mother with everything. I knew she would be okay.

"I also left some properties that I owned to each of my children, each one of you will get one. I gave you the place in Miami. You always liked it there."

I smiled, "yeah, it was the only real place I could relax at."

He nodded. "I also left one to Jasper and Bella as well and my grandchild," he said before he started tearing up.

I froze, I don't think it had hit me until now that he possibly wouldn't be here for my child's birth. I was also shocked that he had included Bella as well. He hadn't really talked to her, or had a relationship with her but it wasn't like I had made that easy.

"Edward, I'm sorry. You have no idea how sorry I am." My father kept crying and I had never seen this man so weak. I had to blink a couple of times to make sure I wasn't staring at the same man. The same man who used to shave my hair, the same man who would shoot at me, the same man who kept me from my mother when I needed her. The man who made me the man I am today.

I was shocked into silence. I was unable to speak.

"Please don't do to your son what I did to you. I know I taught you a lot of good things, and a lot of bad things but go your own way when it comes to being a father"

I gulped. One of my fears, which was probably one of the reasons why I hadn't fully come to terms with having a child impending fatherhood and it was due to how my child would be raised. Hearing my father say that for some reason made me breathe a bit easier when it came to having a child.

"You didn't deserve that.." my father continued.

"No, I didn't," I had finally found my voice.

We both stared at each other for the longest time. I also kept an ear out downstairs. I wasn't convinced Alice was going to play nice today but I'll be damned if she stresses Bella out.

"Remember when I came to your office, telling you I wanted to make things right?" I nodded. "I meant that, Edward," he said as he rose. I noticed how much weight he had lost, and how frail he looked. He still had some hair though, but the man in front of me was different. This man didn't look like my father. "Before I Die, if you'll give me that," he finished.

"Perhaps," I said softly. He may have apologized but I still was hesitant.

"Come on, Mom made a big spread." I helped him walk and I saw he was getting worse than I thought. He could barely make it down the stairs. I quickly let him go though when we reached the bottom step. That was all I was willing to do at this point. I had trust issues. It would take some time.

BELLA POV

Seeing Esme duck back into the kitchen and grab me in the process caught me off guard. Seeing the tears in her eyes also alarmed me until she pointed. Edward was helping Carlisle down the stairs, and I'll admit it made me tear up.

I knew Edward didn't get along with his father, so seeing that, well it seemed Edward took a big step. I then heard the front door slam and heard two new voices. It sounded like Emmett and Jasper. I went into the dining room where I finished putting the salad on the table. Alice was already seated and didn't make a move to acknowledge me.

I then saw Edward come out of the other side of the kitchen. He must have been looking for me because his face went into a smile as his eyes landed on me. He came around and pulled out a chair for me to sit down in. I offered my thanks and he took a seat beside me. I noticed Alice stare at the table in front of us looking at nothing. She didn't even say anything to Jasper when he kissed her cheek and sat down beside her.

When all of us were seated and said grace we dug into our plates of food. Emmett, of course, broke the silence and started talking about a new gym. Edward and Jasper got in on that of course, talking business. Nothing illegal of course, I sat beside Carlisle who was at the head of the table, and he was having problems with his spoon. His hand was shaking so much he could barely move it without getting liquid everywhere. Esme noticed of course and made her way out of her chair but I put my hand up and she stopped.

"Here, let me help you with that," I said as I helped him hold his spoon. He offered his thanks and took a bite. After helping him a few times, it seemed he was doing better. His hand shook but not as bad. I also noticed we had the attention of the whole room. Edward gave me no expression, Esme beamed with thanks and a few tears came down her face. Alice on the other hand snorted and went back to eating her chicken with Jasper giving her a look.

I'll admit her indifference was starting to piss me off. I also noticed Esme give out a hum, Alice's behavior wasn't lost on her either.

"So, Angela had her baby?" Esme said and I wanted to fall through the floor because I knew where this conversation was going.

"Yeah." Edward said as he ate his salad. I think he was trying to end the conversation with the baby. We were on the same wavelength.

Esme looked at Edward odd, "well, what did they name him?"

Jasper then spoke up, "Asher William. He weighed 7lbs 5oz." Jasper said all happy like. "He looks like Ben of course."

Alice dropped her fork then. "You saw him?"

Jasper's shoulders dropped. "You knew I did. I asked if you wanted to go and you said no." He started eating again.

Alice rolled her eyes and went back to her chicken. Esme who still had a smile on her face acted like nothing was going to shit, turned to Edward.

"And Sean and Bree? They are expecting as well?" she asked Edward.

He nodded. And Esme cheered. "I'm so excited! So many new babies! I can't wait until my grandchild is here!"

Jasper then looked at Esme then to Alice. "Well, when it's time maybe we will be blessed with a child and you can have that grandchild."

"No need. She's already expecting a grandchild," Alice spat.

Jasper looked confused and then looked at us and then to Emmett.

"Dude, don't look at me," Emmett said with his hands in surrender.

Jasper then smiled and rose up and made his way towards us. "Congrats guys!" He patted Edward on the back and gave me a hug. "Did yawl announce it before Em and I got here?"

Then it was our time to look confused. Surely he would have known right? I mean it was obvious Alice saw my ultrasound pictures so why didn't she tell Jasper?

"You didn't know?" Edward asked, confused. Then he looked at Alice who was glaring at me and her brother.

I suddenly felt something was up.

"No, I thought you two wanted to tell him," Alice said as she kept eating.

"You knew?" Jasper asked her confused

"Yeah," she said, not so confident now.

"Why didn't you tell me?" Jasper said and he looked hurt and it had nothing to do with him not knowing about my baby

"Like I said, dumbass, I thought they would want to tell you."

"Alice Mary! I didn't raise you to talk like that. Even to your husband. He hasn't even done anything to warrant that tone," Esme exclaimed.

"We figured Alice would have told you," I said. "Since she was at the same doctor's office when we left."

Alice's fork clanked to her plate. Her face was murderous, her glare red. "You stupid bitch, you couldn't keep your mouth shut," she spat at me as she rose from her chair. Edward then stood up fast and pointed his finger at her.

"You better watch what you call my wife," he said menacingly.

"Whoa, let's all calm down," Jasper spoke, trying to ease the tension in the room.

Emmett had no shame he just kept stuffing his face.

"Or what brother dear? You will get me some concrete shoes!" she said as she threw her fork at him and he dodged it. I then became upset.

"Alice!" This time it was Carlisle. "What has gotten into you?"

"Nothing, not a baby anyway," she said and now she sounded defeated. I would have sympathized with her if she hadn't thrown the fork at Edward.

"Stop it," I heard Jasper mutter but she pushed him away.

"I should have brought some pot," Emmett muttered and I would have laughed if the situation wasn't so dire. Esme smacked him in the head though and he yelled, "ow, ma!"

"Look, since Bella has entered into this family, everyone has changed. Mom, you didn't even like her until a month ago!"

Esme looked pissed but what Alice said was true, well in a way.

"I made an error in judgement, but I've been nothing but sincere since," Esme said as remorse filled her features. She wasn't lying, she really had made an effort in getting to know me.

Alice was having a breakdown. It was as simple as that. I just wished I wasn't on the receiving end. I knew she was self-soothing. I should have made an effort to help. Talking hadn't worked and what she probably needed was some tough love to see what she was doing.

"And I miss our relationship, Edward, we used to be so close," she said before Edward cut her off

"You're jealous," Edward said with anger in his voice. "It's not you for once, so you're jealous."

Never mind. Maybe Edward was going to give her some tough love.

"I'm not-" Alice started but Edward cut her off.

"Don't lie Alice. Look, I'm sorry you haven't had a child yet. But that's not her fault," he said as he pointed to me "or mine"

"Ed don't," Jasper began to say but Edward held out his hand.

"Instead of being happy for us, and the idea of a niece or nephew, you call my wife names, and purposely ignore her because it's not you."

Alice said nothing but wiped her tears.

"Now, I hate that you found out at the doctor's office, but you did and there's nothing that can change that."

Now Alice's face went red and I was confused by that.

"I didn't know you had a Dr's appointment. Why didn't you tell me?" Jasper turned to his wife.

"It was just a yearly," Alice said as she pushed her hands into her face and let out a sigh.

"You had a yearly exam seven months ago. Right before we started actively trying," Jasper said and I saw his nostrils flare. "So want to tell me the truth now? "

Alice remained quiet. Jasper had pushed his plate away and looked at us. Emmett's curious gaze landed on Jasper.

"What doctor was it, guys?" Jasper asked us.

"Dr. Cox," I answered and Alice let out a cry.

"Hmm," Jasper stood up and Alice looked at him. "Your doctor is Catuhers," he said to Alice.

"I switched doctors, Jazz," Alice said as she grabbed his hand but Jasper shook it off.

"Why? Because he agreed with me about pausing on having a baby right now?" Alice started bawling. "Because he was worried about your mental health as am I?"

Oh shit. If I didn't think something was up now it most definitely was now.

"But, you lied to me again. You didn't go see Dr. Cox, you went and saw Dr. Ross, the fertility specialist that's in the same office as Cox."

Alice wiped her tears. "Didn't you, Alice?" Jasper yelled. I had never seen him angry until this moment. Alice let out a sob and nodded.

Jasper had tears in his eyes but quickly blinked them away. "What were you going to do? Get some fertility pills and then seduce me?" Alice looked away and I knew she planned to do just that.

"I have to go," Jasper said as he put his hands up, turned around and walked towards the front door. He was angry and I sort of felt guilty. I knew Alice was self-soothing but not this bad.

"No, Jazz, no!" Alice yelled and went after him. Esme followed behind. We heard the front door shutting.

"Damn," I muttered.

Carlisle looked at Emmett. "Hey I got some pot upstairs"

"Yes!" Emmett said as he jumped up and headed for the stairs.

"Save me some," Carlisle yelled.

Edward then looked at him, " You have no shame."

Carlisle smirked at him and I swear it looked like Edward smirking, "never said I did."

Edward shook his head, "tell ma, we're leaving."

Carlisle nodded his head. "Bella, a pleasure," he said and shook my hand.

I returned the handshake as Edward and I went out the back door and headed to Edward's Maserati, avoiding the front area and its conflict.