Hey guys and gals. How is everyone doing? Good I hope. I want to take a moment to correct a mistake I made in Chapter 16: Emmett. I wrote, "Lauren and Marcus have surprisingly been very helpful." It should have said, "Lauren and Caius have surprisingly been very helpful." Sorry for any confusion you all may have had. Marcus is still on the loose.

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Bella:

The last few days have been an emotional wreck to say the least. I am so thankful that my family came back whole. Well almost whole. They were sporting some bruises and a few minor cuts, but luckily, no broken bones or worse injuries. Jacob's fingers were badly sprained but thankfully not broken. He is upset that he can't ride his bike but he will survive.

Rosalie and Emmett went to her doctor for her new appointment and everything is right on track. They got to see the little peanut on screen just to make sure. The doctor didn't want to take any chances since she was kidnapped. The doctor put her at seven weeks along so we are looking at an April baby. My heart soared for them. They had another appointment in a month.

Esme and Carlisle were so smitten with Leo that she just couldn't wait for their own grandchild to be born. They were always giving Jasper advice when he would start to freak out. Jasper had to learn how to bath him and feed him, since Leo was on both baby food and formula still. Alice was also a big help for Jasper. She took it upon herself after learning about Leo to order all kinds of things for the little guy. She thought of everything, from the crib down to toys. Clothes in different sizes because we weren't sure how big he was. She got bottles, diapers, wipes, blankets, a crib, swing, and all other things needed for a baby. Jasper took his new found father role seriously to. I know it has only been a few days but he was doing really well so far.

My parents were ecstatic to say the least. They are hoping for Rose to have a baby girl since they now have a baby boy. They said it was to even it out, whatever that meant. They were happy as can be. I was happy to. I had my family back together with additional family. My nephew is where he should be. A new peanut on the way and let's not forget about my Edward.

That man is going to be the death of me with his sexiness, I swear it. I don't know if he knows he is doing it or if it has become second nature to him but all his little touches, the looks he gives me from across the room or the look he gives me whenever I am holding Leo. They all go to the pit of my stomach every time. How am I to sit next to this god like creature at the club table? You know, since the VPs sit next to each other.

It was morning and everyone was around the dining room table at the moment. I swear this is the most it has been used ever without counting holidays or other special occasions. We were discussing where the best place was to have our next club meeting since we were still waiting on the insurance people to send their answer back from our request.

"Look it is obvious that this room isn't big enough. Carlisle, do you have any rooms at your house that is big enough? What about your club house for the moment?" I asked.

"Our house is out as is our clubhouse because believe it or not, our chapel is actually smaller than yours." He replied sheepish.

"How about the training room? There is a lot of space in there. We could move all the equipment to the walls and pick the mats up." Emmett suggested.

"Actually that could work." Edward said.

"Everyone agree to that?" my dad asked. Once everyone nodded their heads, he said, "That plan is good to go. Chapel adjourned." as he slammed down his gavel. Yeah we got him a new one yesterday.

"Bella, we need to talk." said my dad as my mom came into the room.

"Uh okay dad. Am I in trouble?" I asked.

"Oh no dear, we just needed to talk about you returning to school. You can't possibly finish with just doing computer work." my mom answered.

"Yeah Bells, three weeks is enough of that. This is your last year and whether decided to go back to college afterward then you need to actually graduate. I know you will be graduating both schools in May but you won't actually be able to graduate either of those if you don't return to school soon." My dad said.

"You guys are right. I do need to go back. It's just that everything is different now. I'm an aunt and I have a boyfriend. I'm also VP plus classes for two different schools. When did it all change?" I asked.

My mom laughed and said, "As soon as you turned eighteen. It just goes downhill from there for some."

"Thanks mom. When do I go back?"

"Wednesday. So that gives you two days to do whatever as long as all your makeup work is done. Did you get your project done?" asked my dad.

"Yup. Everything is done and I already emailed it to my teachers including my project. Everything was just too damn easy." I laughed. "I hate being so damn smart"

"Yes god forbid if no one can keep up with you." Jasper laughed from the doorway. "I guess you won't need me to drive you to school anymore huh?"

"Well I will need a ride for the first few days until I get my parking pass. Then I should be good." I answered.

"Damn here I was thinking I would be able to sleep in now." He laughed.

"As if. You are a dad now Jasper. There is no sleeping in anymore. Besides, you were never one to sleep in." My dad said chuckling.

"Yeah true."

"Well now that we got that settled. Can we go over the design that Edward and I made last night?" I asked. "I think you all will like it."

My dad called the members of the table into the dining room and once again, those feeling in my stomach were back because Edward was once again sitting next to me. The urge to reach out and touch him was so powerful but I couldn't. Not at a members meeting.

It was nice to have Jacob back at the table along with Billy. Jake sent me a wink. Dick.

"Okay so this technically isn't a table meeting so Billy, you don't need to take notes yet. You can if you want to but it's not necessary. We just need to discuss the new patch design so we can send in the design to get them here by Friday." my dad said. "Bella, you are good to go."

"I have the design on this paper. Edward and I designed it to represent both of the old clubs. Since we merged, it made sense to have both icon's on our cuts. Now, we also talked about renaming the club but that could be left up for vote, but I think it is a good idea to have the new name to make the other members more comfortable." I said looking to Edward.

"I agree. I know we only lost some members because of the merge but they may not stay if we don't change the name. Besides, I think you all will like not only the design but the name to." Edward said.

"Well don't keep us in suspense. Let's see the design already." Jake up said smirking.

I turned the paper over and pushed it to the middle of the table. This was a big deal for me because it is the first design I have done for the club as a member. I have always done the posters, menus, or other promotional designs for the businesses but never for the club. Everyone was quiet as they took in the picture. I wasn't sure if that was a good or bad sign. Suddenly, everyone started talking at once. They were all impressed with it. They even liked the little bit of red that I added.

"Whoa, this is amazing Bells." Jasper said.

"No shit. It's totally bad ass." Emmett smiled.

"Okay everyone. Calm your tits down. I need your votes." Charlie yelled smiling.

Voting started to my dads right so Jasper went first and around the table it went stopping at me. My dad went last. Not one person was against the new patch design which thrilled me.

"There you have it folks. We have a new design for our patch. Jasper get this to the print shop so we can it them by friday. Now, onto the name that the VP's came up with." my dad said.

Once again, I turned the paper over and everyone looked at the print. I saw mixed emotions on every one of their faces except Edward. Once again the voting went around the table starting with Jasper. It wasn't like the first vote, not everyone said yes but the majority of votes were yes.

"Okay folks. Once we have the patches in and have our meeting we will have our new club name. Jasper, take this with the design and have them make the patches with the new name." my dad said handing the paper to Jasper. "That's it. We are done for the day so everyone get the fuck of here and go have fun." my dad laughed.

"Go on a date with me." Edward said.

"What?" I asked shocked that he said that in front of everyone who was still in the room.

"I said, go on a date with me?"

"Yeah." I answered.

"Yeah? Good. I'll go change and come back and pick you up." he said kissing my lips.

"Why not just wait for me to get ready then go to your house to get ready?" I asked. "It would be easier."

"It would be but then it wouldn't be a date. Just because you are my girlfriend doesn't mean we can't go out on dates. I should be able to come to your door, get bullied my your dad and brother and take you out on a nice date. We should have gone out on dates in the beginning but well yeah." Edward stopped talking while looking down and blushed.

"Okay Edward. Go get ready." I lifted his chin with my finger and kissed his lips. "Go."

He smiled and said, "Yes ma'am."

I watched him leave the room only to come back a few minutes later with his bag. "Oh and Angel, wear a dress." He walked out of the front door and I heard his bike start up.

"The fuck. He wants me to wear a dress on the bike? Is he out of his ever loving mind?" I said to no one in particular.

"Oh Bella, do you know nothing?" Alice sang as she came into the room as I stood from my chair. "Wear little shorts under the dress whenever you wear a dress on a bike. It keeps your ass from showing."

"Yeah because I have those just laying around upstairs." I said back. Note the sarcasm.

"Silly Bella. Of course you do. I bought you some. They are in a bag on the floor of your closet. Don't give me that look. I had a feeling you would need them." she shrugged.

"Thanks. Now wanna come help me pick out what to wear?" I asked smiling at her.

"Oh my god really?" Alice asked while clapping her hands.

"Calm down Pixie. Yeah you know what Edward likes so yeah go for it." I said smiling at her. I loved that she was this excited about dressing me.

Alice pushed me into the bathroom to shower as she ran to my closet. I took my time to enjoy the water slide down my body, remembering being in here with Edward brought a smile to my face. I washed my hair and body, making sure to shave. I shut the water off and grabbed a towel. I wrapped it around my hair and reached for another towel for my body. I was drying off when Alice's voice came from the other side of the door.

"There's a robe on the counter for you. Put it on when you come out." Alice said.

"Sure thing." I yelled back as I wrapped the robe around me. I brushed my teeth and applied lotion to my arms and legs. I wasn't surprised to see that Rose was sitting on my bed watching Alice put an outfit together. That girl is a force to be reckoned with, I'm telling you.

"Sit sit. We have much to do." said Alice as she led me over to my vanity chair. I could see that she already had everything laid out on the bed plus brought out the curling wand and her assortment of beauty products.

I did as she asked as she started on my hair. Rose got down on the floor in front of my and started to set up to paint my nails. I guess I was wearing open toed shoes tonight. She went with black color and added some white little designs. Alice blow dried my hair and was pulling it back and securing it with bobby pins. She separated some pieces in the front and let them hang down in my face. She then went to work on curling all my hair in the back and added a small curl to the pieces in the front. Rose moved on to my hands when she was done my feet. I had to admit that it felt nice to be pampered, as long as it wasn't an everyday thing. It would be if they had it their way, I'm sure. My face came next. They touched up my eyebrows, and the steps I was used to came about, brushing and blending. Tiresome to me, but I really did enjoy the bonding time with them. They spoke of just about everything. Rose's morning sickness, little Leo and getting him into a routine. Allowing Lauren to have some time with him. I wasn't sure exactly what was going to happen to her yet, but now was not the time to think about it.

"Okay Bella. Those steps are done. Now time to get dressed. Edward will be here in thirty minutes so let's get to it." said Alice pulling me up from the chair and pushing me to the bed.

"Put these on." Rose said handing me a black strapless bra ad a pair of cotton boy shorts. Now those I can deal with. I preferred them to thongs, although I do own them and need to wear them with certain pants or dresses.

I did as they asked as they turned away to allow me to do so. Once I was done, they came to help with the dress that Alice laid out. A dress I haven't seen before.

"Alice, where did this dress come from?" I asked.

"I bought it silly." she replied.

"What? Really? When?" I rushed out.

"I got it when I ordered all the stuff for Leo. I just felt that you would need it. I was right." she shrugged. "Do you like it?"

"I do, very much. Thank you." I said hugging her.

Rose moved behind me to zipper the back and tie the straps around my neck. Alice brought out a pair of heels and put them on me without allowing me to see them. As usual, I wasn't allowed to see myself until they were done.

I put my earrings in, necklace on, and the bracelet that Edward gave me and was declared done.

"Can I look now please?" I asked.

"Go for it girl. Edward won't know what hit him." Giggled Rosalie with Alice joining her.

I finally looked into the mirror and was amazed at the women staring back at me. My makeup wasn't to dark, although they did play up my eyes. My heels were black ankle boot styled with thin straps that started at my ankle and went to my toes. My dress was a halter vintage style dress. It was white and black flowers designed all over it. They outdid themselves once again.

I hugged them just as the doorbell went off. That's weird, I didn't hear his bike.

"You ready to go?" asked Alice.

"Hell yes." I yelled as they laughed at me yet again. I grabbed the little black clutch that Alice had also laid out. I put my wallet, keys, phone, and knife in it. I was leaving my gun home tonight. I had no place to put it on me so here it stays. Besides, I was pretty sure Edward would one if not two on him.

They walked ahead of me on the landing as we heard voices coming from downstairs, the front door more like it. There was my dad, Emmett, and Jasper blocking Edward's path into the foyer. I had to laugh at the look at Edward's face. They were what looked to be threatening him. I saw my dad's hand go to his gun on his waist and Edward's eye shot down. I saw him swallow and looked back to my dad with a look of disbelief. Well, this is what Edward wanted so that is what he got. I just found it funnier because Emmett was in on it as well. The guys head snapped in our direction when the three of us couldn't hold in our laughter anymore. All three of us were holding onto the banister to keep us from falling over.

"What in the devil is going on out here? Charlie, let the man into the house. What the hell are you doing?" yelled my mom as her and Esme came into the foyer.

"What Renee? He is here to take Bella on a date and I fought it was my right to lay down law." my dad shrugged and motioned for the guys to move out of Edward's way. That is when I got a good look at him.

Holy fuck! I thought he was fucking hot in a t-shirt, jeans, and his cut but this man now. This man in front of me was literally trying to kill me. How the hell am I to focus on our date with him looking like sex on a stick. I mean, it wasn't dressed in a tux or anything but still. He was wearing dark jeans with a black button down, followed it with a grey suit jacket, and grey shoes. I could feel myself drooling already and it was only around lunch time. How the hell was I going to keep my hands to myself for the day?

"Wow Isabella, look at you." said my dad.

"Grazie." I said back. (Thank you)

Awe Bells is going on her first date." said Jasper which earned him a slap to the head by my mom.

"Stop trying to embarrass her." My mom growled at him.

"Mom, it's fine. I'll just tell Alice some of his embarrassing childhood memories." I joked.

"Awe hell Bells. I was just joking." Jasper said looking down.

"I know." I smiled.

"Alright everyone. Go do something. I want everyone out of my foyer now." My mom said shooing everyone away.

"Thank you mom." I said hugging her.

"Your welcome. You look very nice. Go have fun." she said returning my hug as my dad's arms made it around us.

"Love you." I whispered

"Have fun kids." said my dad as he walked into the dining room.

Edward still hasn't said a word since I walked downstairs. I have officially stunned him quiet. He reached his hand out for mine which I gladly gave to him. He twirled me in a circle causing me to giggle.

"You look stunning Angel." He whispered as he pulled me to him and giving me a light peck.

"Not so bad yourself Bellissimo." I said back.

"Shall we?" he asked holding his arm out for me. I happily slid my arm into his and we walked out the door to my front yard. I was confused because I didn't see his bike.

"Where is your bike?" I asked.

"Did you really think I would have you ride my bike with a dress on? What do you take me for?" he teased.

"Well if you don't have your bike then what are we taking?" I asked.

"My jeep." he answered pointing to his jeep that I just now noticed. How had I missed the big ass shiny black Jeep Wrangler sitting in my driveway.

"Oh. How did I miss that?" I asked still shocked. I don't know why I am surprised to see him with something other then his bike.

He helped me get into the jeep and came around and got in the driver's seat. I buckled up and looked around. It was so clean and shiny but it definitely had his touch with the floor mats and steering wheel cover. It smelled like cotton candy in here and I could see why. His air freshener.

"You seem surprised that I had something other then the bike." Edward said smiling at me.

"Most members don't have anything besides the bike. I just wasn't expecting it. Sorry." I said.

"Don't be Angel. Your right, but I like having another vehicle when it rains or to move something. We use this when we go camping which isn't as often as we like anymore."

"You like to go camping?" I asked shocked. Why? I don't know.

"Well, yeah. I love the outdoors. Camping, fishing, hiking, swimming in a lake. They are all relaxing." He shrugged. "Do you?"

"I used to. We haven't down any of that in a long time. I think we still have all our old camping and fishing stuff but yeah just haven't had the time to go and god forbid if I go anywhere by myself." I said looking down.

He took his hand off the gear shift and used his finger to life my chin up so I could look at him. "Angel, there is a reason for that. Alice goes through the same thing and I am sure Rosalie does to. Just imagine how much worse it will be on Rosalie now that she is pregnant." He said giving me my favorite crooked smile.

I laughed. "You are right. So, where are you taking me Mr. Cullen?" I asked.

"It's a surprise." He said.

"Uh huh. Have I mentioned how nice you look?" I asked giving him what I hoped was a flirty smile.

"Nice try Angel, but that won't work." He said chuckling at my pout.

"Seriously though. Do you know how sexy you look?" I giggled.

"Me? No way, I am nothing compared to you. Holy Hell Bells. I thought you were trying to kill me." He admitted while fanning me. "I'm going to be beating motherfuckers off left and right."

I laughed. "I'm sure you can handle it. I know you are packing and I have my knife with me."

"No doubt." he replied shifting the gear as the light turned green.

"I found that so attractive." I said.

He looked at me and asked, "What?"

"Driving a stick shift." I shrugged.

"Oh yeah? What else?" he asked.

"I can't tell you all my secrets now can I?" I asked as he was pulling into a parking spot. He was out of the jeep and around to my side before I could finish what I was saying. He helped me down and placed my feet on the ground as he wrapped his arms around me and kissed the top of my head.

"Come on love, you can tell me over lunch." He said shutting the door and locking it as he grabbed my hand into his.

I realized that we were at a Greek restaurant. "I've never been to a Greek restaurant before." I told him.

"Never?" He asked. "Shame. It is almost as good as Italian food." He whispered the last part as we approached the hostess podium.

A lady's head popped around the corner and smirk made a way to her face. Her hips started to swing as she walked over to the podium.

"Mr. Cullen. What a surprise. How many?" she asked a little to friendly if you ask me. How many she asked? Am I fucking invisible? No, I am not. Cunt.

"Two." He answered gesturing to me.

"Right. Follow me please." She said as she lead us to a small table with four chairs.

"Actually. I would my family's usual seating if you don't mind." Edward said.

"Oh of course. I am terribly sorry about that." She huffed and directed us to a booth towards the back of the restaurant.

She place Edward's menu down gently in front of him and just plopped mine on the table. "Anything else I can get you sir?" she asked clearing ignoring the fact that I was sitting here.

"Yes you can." Edward said smiling at her.

"Oh really. What would you like?" She asked clearing forgetting personal space.

"The manager." He said. I couldn't help by smile when I seen the look on her face. Her smile fell.

"As you wish." She said storming off into the direction of the kitchen.

"What a cunt." I said.

"I'm sorry Angel." He said taking his jacket off.

"What are you sorry for?" I asked as I skimmed the menu.

"For her. She was rude. I have to deal with that every time I come in here."

"How often is that?" I asked.

"Almost every Sunday morning. My family likes to have breakfast here." He answered.

"Ah I see. Here I was thinking that you bring all your dates here." I laughed.

"You are funny my dear but other then family, you are the only one I have brought here." He replied dead serious.

"Well in that case I feel flattered." I smiled at him.

"Mr. Cullen. Is everything okay?" A man who I assumed was the manager.

"Actually no. Your hostess was very unprofessional once again. She completely ignored my girlfriend and does not understand the concept of personal space. This is the last time I would like to make a complaint against her. My family and I like this place. We love the food but some of the staff are unbearable. " Edward said.

"My apologies once again. I wasn't sure if it was a personal thing or not since you family are the only ones who complain about her, but I will see to it that she doesn't bother you again." The manager said and walked away.

"Did you know you are hot when you are a dick?" I asked giggling.

"Oh am I now?" He asked smirking at me.

"As if you don't already know that." I laughed.

It was nice to just sit, eat, and talk. We were getting to know each other more. We basically played twenty questions the whole time we were eating and continued once we were back in the jeep and pulled out of the parking lot. We laughed and sang along to the songs on the radio. For the first time, I actually felt like an eighteen year old out for a ride with her boyfriend. All the worries about the club and kidnapping were far from my mind. This just felt so natural and freeing.

"So whatever fucking number we are on. My turn. Have you ever had a boyfriend?" Edward asked me.

"No. You are my first boyfriend." I admitted. I mean there was no use in lying right?

"What really? I thought you were with Jacob?" He asked.

"No. Jake and I were like uh friends with benefits kind of thing. No one but Demetri knew. Well I thought only Demetri knew. I don't know how James knew. Trust me Bellissimo, there are no romantic feelings between Jake and I." He seemed to be satisfied with my answer. "What about you?" I asked.

"Emmett will have you think I am a man whore just because I have gone out on a lot of dates, but they were all meaningless. I never followed up with a second date because we had nothing in common. I did have a serious girlfriend in high school but that went down hill once I turned eighteen and joined the club and the club is the reason my second girlfriend didn't last. Neither of them could handle the business I had to do for the club. I think the main reason was because I couldn't tell them what was going on. You know, club secrets and all." I nodded my head as he finished. I hadn't realized that we were at the beach.

"What are we doing here?" I asked. I wasn't exactly wearing beach clothing.

"I thought we could go for a walk on the pier. Is that not a good idea?" He asked puzzled.

"Oh no it is a nice idea but baby, I am not dressed for the pier." I replied.

"Ha, don't doubt Alice. She packed a pair set of clothes along with bathing suits and towels. Her and her feelings." Edward laughed leaning over to kiss me.

"Let's go lover boy before you start a public show." I said against his lips.

"As you wish." Edward said.

There you have it folks. Let me hear your thoughts. Bella and Edward's date attire will be posted to the sites once this is loaded. I hope y'all enjoyed it. Until next time. Have a good week. :-)