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The following morning, after Bella had taken some time to try and settle her nerves, she and Edward went to meet with Carlisle in his office again. When they knocked on the door, Carlisle invited them in. Bella had a hard time looking Carlisle in the eye, knowing what she had just agreed the previous evening.

"Bella, Edward, please come in." Carilsle glanced between the two of them while gesturing towards the same couch they sat on the previous day. "Thank you, Carlisle." Edward began to speak. "Bella and I have decided that her being wtih...," Edward swallowed "that you helping us as we discusssed, is our best plan of action." Edward ground out. Bella was staring at the floor and blushing.

Carlisle could tell how anxious Bella was feeling about everything that was going to take place in the coming weeks. He was feeling a bit anxious himself if he was being honest, but he knew that Bella needed him to take the lead and show her that she has nothing to fear in his arms.

Carlisle nodded and directed his thoughts silently towards Edward. "Edward, I know how much of a sacrifice this is for you and how difficult it must be to know that Bella will be with someone else before you. I promise to be gentle with her and take all of the time that she needs to feel safe and comfortable with me." he thought. Then Carlisle spoke aloud again, this time to both of them.

"I am here for both of you in whatever way I am needed." Carlisle said thoughtfully. He gave an understanding smile when Bella curled up into Edward's side and started biting her bottom lip. "Bella, I feel it would be best for us to plan a date for all of this to take place. I will need to perform a thorough examination on you before we engage in sexual intercourse. I know it makes you nervous, but I promise to be gentle and talk you through everything. It may cause some discomfort, but it should not be painful."

Bella nodded silently, still looking down at her lap. "Bella, can you please tell me when was the date of your last menstrual period?" Carlisle asked her gently. Bella continued to blush. "Umm... Bella thought to herself, "it was over last week on Friday." Carlisle nodded. "Thank you, Bella. This will be helpful for us in planning when these events are to take place" he said.

"I see a couple of options here," Carlisle spoke again. "I can perform a full pelvic exam and break your hymen during the exam at my office as your physician. I could do the same thing here away from the clinic or hospital setting if you would be more comfortable with that. Lastly, I can wait to break your hymen in the more traditional way, during your first time having sexual intercourse. We can proceed in whatever way makes you more comfortable, Bella. I will say that you should be advised that me breaking your hymen in the traditional way during intercourse will likely cause you the least amount of pain possible, since I can make certain that you are sufficiently relaxed and stimulated before doing so" he stated.

Bella nodded her head, trying to find her voice. Carlisle could tell that she was struggling for words, so he spoke kindly to her. "Bella, I know that the pelvic examination makes you anxious, but for your health and well-being, it should really be performed before you engage in intercourse for the first time. If you opt for the more traditional route, I will be able to examine you during our time together, before things progress."

Bella glanced up at Edward and took a deep breath before speaking. "Thank you, Carlisle. I really appreciate your willingness to help us. Yes, I'd be lying if I said I wasn't extremely anxious about all of this, but I trust you, and I know you will take good care of me and talk me through it." she said. Edward grabbed her hand and squeezed it gently. Carlisle gave them a sympathetic smile before speaking again. "Bella, I will do everything I can to show you that you have nothing to fear. I am here for you. For both of you." he said, glancing at Edward.

"Edward and I spent some time discussing at length with Alice and Esme, and we all determined that it would be best if you and I went away for a few days to another location, somewhere private that does not hold the emotional ties our home here in Forks does for both of us." He stated. "Now that you have graduated and school is out, Alice has seen that she could speak with Charlie to get you permission to go on a camping trip with our family in Oregon. Our family owns a small island just off the oregon coast. We have built a home there that would be a suitable location for these events to take place. It is private and we would not need to worry about others nearby. You and I could make the drive there in just over 7 hours. Of course, given the circumstances, the rest of the family would stay behind here in Forks while we are away." Carlisle said.

The thought of traveling so far away alone with Carlisle and being away from Edward made Bella nervous, but she knew that they were likely right, and it would be best for them to go somewhere else for these events to take place. It would be easiest for them and also for Edward and Esme if they were not nearby. "Okay, Carlisle. I think that will be fine." Bella said, trying her best to sound confident. "When would we travel there?" she asked.

Based on the date of your last menstrual period, I feel that next weekend will be best. During that part of your monthly cycle, you are most likely to be physically prepared for intercourse and there will not be any cramping or other symptoms related to your period at that time. We could leave next Thursday, 5 days from today, and return home the following Monday. That will allow us 2 days for travel and 3 full days on the island. Esme and I can leave to travel there tomorrow to clean and prepare the home for our time together, and Esme will work to prepare meals for our stay, so that we will not need to spend time cooking." Carlisle mentioned. "Once everything is ready, she and I will return home and you and I will leave together on Thursday. "

Bella nodded mutely. Now that a date was set, she was feeling very nervous again. "Bella, Love, it's alright. You know that I love you and I would never agree to this if I didn't fully trust Carlisle to take care of you. You are safe with him, I swear to you. I will be here when you get back, and we can have the wedding and honeymoon of our dreams. This will not change anything about my feelings for you, Bella." Edward told her sincerely.

Carlisle nodded in agreement and spoke "then the plans are in place. Esme and I will leave first thing tomorrow morning to prepare the home for our stay. We will return on Tuesday next week and Bella and I will depart on Thursday morning. If either of you change your mind about what is to take place, you are welcome to do so. Nothing will happen without consent from both of you, " Carlisle stated.

"Thank you, Carlisle," Edward and Bella both said in unison. "We will see you when you return from Oregon next week." Edward said and nodded his thanks to Carlisle again before he and Bella left the office.