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Edward:

What the hell was Bella thinking leaving that room? What was my mother thinking? I have no idea what was going on around me as I hobbled alongside the stretcher that Bella was currently strapped to. Once again, she was being taken to the hospital.

She has a pulse and was in a lot of pain, but she is now asleep. One minute she is telling my mom and I that she was in pain and the next she passed out.

"Edward. We really need to have your leg looked at." Rosalie said next to me.

I sighed. This isn't the first time she has told me that and I am sure it won't be the last. "I will have it checked after we find out what is wrong with Bella. I don't want to leave her side Rose."

"I understand that but you could be doing more damage to it." She argued back.

"Babe. Let the man breath for a second. I will make sure he has it looked at. Let's just get to the hospital. Okay?" Emmett asked Rosalie as he wrapped his arm around her and pulled her to him.

She sighed and buried her head into his chest but not before looking at me and saying, "Fine. But if your leg gets infected and falls off, I'm on Bella's side."

I smiled at her. "I wouldn't blame you and I will swear that you told me to have it looked at. Are you following behind us? I'm riding in the ambulance."

"Yeah man. I'm just going to tell Pop that we are leaving."

I nodded that I heard him as I hopped into the ambulance. I stayed out of the paramedics way the best I could since I wouldn't let Bella's hand go. The guy got a heartbeat on the baby monitor thingy. Thank fuck. He couldn't find the second though and that worried us.

"It could be the little one is hiding behind the other. It happens sometimes. I'm sure they can get it once she's at the hospital." The paramedic said while still trying.

The other was keeping a close eye on Bella's vitals.

I couldn't pass a certain point in the ER so I paced back and forth until Emmett got there and demanded that I have my leg looked at.

"Vitals look good Mr. Cullen, considering. We got your x-rays back and I have to say that you are lucky. There is no bullet fragment lodged in there nor were there any damage to the bone or ligament. I'm ordering stitches. We will see how it is when it's time to take them out. How is the pain?" The doctor asked.

"It's manageable." I replied.

"I'm sure it is but I'm still going to provide you with a prescription for pain."

"Sure, thanks. Any word on my girlfriend and her brother?" I asked.

The doctor shook his head. "I don't have the information about them at this moment but I'm sure I can find out for you. There are a whole lot of people in the waiting room. Is there anyone you would like to come back here right now?"

"Not right now. I won't be able to handle them."

"I understand. A nurse will be in to stitch your leg and to give you your discharge papers. Remember to take it easy Mr. Cullen."

"Thanks."

I laid back on the stretcher as I waited. I thought about Bella and our babies. There's no way we could handle losing another baby. She wouldn't be able to handle it. I let myself cry. Actually cry as I said a prayer to whomever was listening.

" Go mbeannaí an Tiarna thú agus go gcoinneoidh sé thú: (The Lord bless thee and keep thee:)

Go dtuga an Tiarna a aghaidh ionat, (The Lord make his face shine upon thee,)

Agus go mbeidh sé grásta ort. (and be gracious unto thee.)

AMEN"

I walked out to the waiting room to find everyone there. Leo was curled asleep in Alice's arms. Charlie and my dad were in a huddled conversation. Renee was staring blankly out of the window. Rosalie had her head laying in Emmett's lap while he played with her hair. My mom was pacing. Jasper and Bella were the only two missing.

I walked to my mom and wrapped my arms around her. She cried into my shoulder.

"Ma, tá mé ceart go leor." I whispered to her. (Ma, I'm okay)

"Tá a fhios agam. Tá a fhios agam. Ach mo bhuachaill dia. Chuir do limp eagla orm. " (I know. I know. But my god boy. Your limp scared me.)

"Tá a fhios agam. Bhí sé socraithe agam agus urscaoilte mé. Aon nuacht faoi Bella agus Jasper? " (I know. I had it fixed up and have been discharged. Any news on Bella and Jasper?)

"Tá Bella bogtha suas go dtí an Lucht Oibre agus Seachadadh mar réamhchúram. Tá tástálacha á reáchtáil acu. Tugadh Jasper faoi mháinliacht chun an piléar a bhaint. " (Bella's been moved up to Labor and Delivery as a precaution. They are running tests. Jasper has been taken into surgery to remove the bullet.)

"Íosa" (Jesus)

"Ed. You okay brother?" Emmett asked from across the room.

"Yeah Em. I'm good. Stitches. You?"

"Just a gaze man. Got stitches. Jas is in surgery."

I brought my mom over to Emmett with me. "Yeah ma just told me. Are we good to head upstairs?"

"I'll tell the nurse to contact us up there when Jasper gets out of surgery." Alice said, standing with Leo.

"Do you need me to take him for you?" I asked, nodding to Leo.

Alice gave a small smile. "No thanks. I got him. I'll meet you upstairs."

I don't know where he was, but Sam came out of nowhere. "I'll stay with Alice."

"Thanks Sam." My dad said as we headed for the elevators.

"Excuse me. I'm looking for Isabella Swan's room." Renee said.

"I'm sorry ma'am. I'm not allowed to give out that information." Replied the nurse.

"What the hell do you mean you can't give out that information? I am her mother."

"Renee dear. Go have a seat. I'll take care of this." My dad said. I escorted both Renee and my mom to the chairs.

"WHO TOLD YOU WHAT? MS. SWAN IS CARRYING MY GRANDCHILDREN AND THAT IS HER MOTHER OVER THERE. YOU WILL LET HER SEE HER DAUGHTER OR I WILL SUE THIS HOSPITAL."

"Please sir. Lower your voice."

"I WILL NOT."

"Mr. Cullen. I am so sorry about this. I spoke to every nurse on this floor and the OR staff and told them not to give out any information on Ms. Swan and Mr. Cullen until I said so. I heard what happened." The chief of staff told my dad. "Come into the conference room with me please and I can give you an update."

Once we were all seated, the doctor laid out for us. "Mr. Cullen had a severe gunshot to his shoulder so he was taken up to surgery to remove any bullet fragments. He should make a full recovery. We won't know the extent of the damage until his surgeon is finished with the surgery."

"What about Bella and the babies?" I asked.

The doctor smiled at me. "Ms. Swan and the twins are doing good. Strong heartbeats for all three. She is currently asleep."

"What caused her pain and bleeding?" Renee asked.

"Ms. Swan suffered a small placental abruption which is when the placenta separates from the wall of the uterus."

I inhaled before I replied. "So what does that mean for them?"

"It means that Ms. Swan will have to take it easy and I mean really easy. She needs to remain on bed rest until she delivers, meaning that unless she is showering or using the restroom, she remains either in bed or laying on the couch. She has to restrain from stress." The doctor answered.

"What about her doctor appointments?" I asked.

"She can still go to those depending on how she feels but I would recommend that she use a wheelchair anytime she's outside her home. That will help eliminate some stress on her body. She was tiny to begin with so the babies are putting a lot of strain on her body."

I laid my head in my hand. This can not be happening.

"Do you think she will be full term when she delivers?" asked my mom.

"Honestly? No I don't. I believe she will deliver early but how early? That depends on if she maintains her stress level and follows her discharge instructions and those of her doctor."

"Can we see her?" Rose asked.

"Yes but right now, only three at a time."

"Thank you."

The doctor left. "You three go see her first." I said, pointing to Charlie, Renee, and Rosalie.

"Are you sure Ed?" Rosalie asked.

I nodded. "She's your sister."

"Yeah but they are children.

I stood and pulled her into a hug. "Trust me Rose, once I go back there, I am not leaving until she's ready to come home. Fuck, you guys don't have a home to go to. Jesus."

"Son, we can worry about that later." My dad said.

Rosalie, Charlie, and Renee went back to see Bella while my parents and Emmett went downstairs. Alice came back with Leo and Sam.

"Do you need me here or would you like me to go with your dad?" Sam asked.

I waved my hand around. "Whichever you prefer."

He nodded and went to stand by the wall nearest Alice.

I sat in a chair and laid my head back against the wall. I closed my eyes. This has to be one of the longest days I've ever had. The love of my life and our children's lives are hanging in the balance. Bella and her family don't have a home to return to.

"Uncail" Leo said from Alice's arms reaching out to me. (Uncle)

I looked over at them. "Yes Leo?" I said as I got up and walked over to him. I took him from Alice's arms. Alice's eyes popped open. "I got him. Get some rest."

Sam produced a pillow and blanket and carefully laid Alice onto a bunch of chairs. "Take a nap sweetie."

"Thanks Sam." Alice whispered.

Leo and I walked over to the vending machines. I grabbed some crackers and juice for him and a coffee for me. I sat him on my lap and gave a cracker one at a time.

"Aren't you tired little man?" I asked him.

He talked around his cracker. "Yeah."

I rubbed his back. "How about you take a nap when you are done, yeah?"

"Belwa?" He asked looking sad.

"Zia Bella is sleeping right now. You can see her when she wakes up okay?" I said.

"Yeah." He answered shoving another cracker into his mouth.

Once he finished all his crackers, Leo laid his head on my chest and I heard his breathing even out so I knew he had finally fallen asleep. I tightened my arms around him and laid my head back against the wall and let sleep take over.

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Emmett:

I followed my parents down to the lobby and we walked outside to a nearby bench. My mom was trying to control her tears but was failing. I sat next to her and wrapped her in my arms.

"Let it out Ma. Just let it out. You don't always have to be the strong one, you know."

I looked to my dad, silently asking him what we are going to do. He looked defeated.

"Where are the Swans going to live when Bella and Jasper are released?" My mom sobbed. "They lost everything."

I hugged her tighter. "Don't worry Ma, they can stay with us for now until they find something."

My dad leaned down in front of my mom. "He's right hun, they can stay with us. We have plenty of room."

She shook her head. "We don't have any rooms on the bottom floor. Bella can't get up the stairs."

"We can clean out my office. There's plenty of room in there plus it has its own bathroom. I'll move it upstairs to one of the guest rooms. Edward can move his room to the office. Rosalie can stay in Emmett's room. Jasper and Leo can either stay with Alice or take a guest room. Charlie and Renee can take the other guest room."

"You always think of everything." She sniffed.

"Of course he does. He wouldn't be the head of the family if he didn't" I said. "We will talk with everyone and see what they want to do." I lowered my voice and said, "We also need to take extra precautions. Renee's father is still out there."

My dad stood and patted my shoulder. "You are absolutely right. That's something that can't be discussed here. Let's go see if there's any updates. Shall we, my lady?" He asked my mom, holding his arm out to her.

She gave a small smile and took his arm. I followed behind him. We rode the elevator up to the labor and delivery floor. I looked around once we got to the waiting room. I couldn't help but to snap a picture of Alice curled up on the chairs sound asleep because she looked adorable, but it was Edward that made me stop and stare.

He is sitting on a chair with his head leaning against the wall behind him with Leo wrapped in his arms and they both were asleep. I took a picture of them then sat down. These chairs weren't the most comfortable but we have to make due.

I sent a prayer up to whomever is listening.

I closed my eyes and let sleep take me.

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Well there ya go. Sorry about the long wait.

My husband & I found out a few months ago that we are becoming grandparents for the first time. :-D We also found out earlier this week that our daughter is having a girl :-D We couldn't be more excited.

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