Bellas PoV:
I awoke to blinding white lights, as my eyes adjusted I realised I was in a hospital door opened a crack, and she peeked through."Mom!" I whispered, my voice full of love and took in Edward's still form on the recliner, and tiptoed to my bedside. "He never leaves, does he?" she mumbled to herself. "Mom, I'm so glad to see you!" She bent down to hug me gently, and I felt warm tears falling on my cheeks. "Bella, I was so upset and Scarlett's out there too !""I'm sorry, Mom. But everything's fine now, it's okay why is Scarlett here?," I comforted her. "I'm just glad to finally see your eyes open and I called her as soon as I got here bella baby I know you had a fight before you left it she needs you and you need her , I've just found out she's been going through a lot she might talk to you. You used to be so close bells ." She sat on the edge of my bed. I suddenly realized I didn't have any idea when it was and I wanted a change of subject I felt awful leaving Scarlett the way I did. "How long have they been closed? "It's Friday, hon, you've been out for a while." "Friday?" I was shocked. I tried to remember what day it had been when... but I didn't want to think about that. "They had to keep you sedated for a while, honey - you've got a lot of injuries." "I know." I could feel them. "You're lucky Dr. Cullen was there. He's such a nice man... very young, though. And he looks more like a model than a doctor...""You met Carlisle?" "And Edward's sister Alice. She's a lovely girl." "She is," I agreed glanced over her shoulder at Edward, lying with his eyes closed in the chair. "You didn't tell me you had such good friends in Forks. "I cringed, and then moaned. "What hurts?" she demanded anxiously, turning back to me. Edward's eyes flashed to my face. "It's fine," I assured them. "I just have to remember not to move." He lapsed back into his phony slumber. I took advantage of my mother's momentary distraction to keep the subject from returning to my less-than-candid behaviour. "Where's Phil?" I asked quickly. "Florida - oh, Bella! You'll never guess! Just when we were about to leave, the best news!" "Phil got signed?" I guessed. "Yes! How did you guess! The Suns out , can you believe it?" "That's great, Mom," I said as enthusiastically as I could manage, though I had little idea what that meant. "And you'll like Jacksonville so much," she gushed while I stared at her vacantly. "I was a little bit worried when Phil started talking about Akron, what with the snow and everything, because you know how I hate the cold, but now Jacksonville! It's always sunny, and the humidity really isn't that bad. We found the cutest house, yellow, with white trim, and a porch just like in an old movie, and this huge oak tree, and it's just a few minutes from the ocean, and you'll have your own bathroom -""Wait, Mom!" I interrupted. Edward still had his eyes closed, but he looked too tense to pass as asleep.
"What are you talking about? I'm not going to Florida. I live in Forks." "But you don't have to anymore, silly," she laughed. "Phil will be able to be around so much more now... we've talked about it a lot, and what I'm going to do is trade off on the away games, half the time with you, half the time with him." "Mom." I hesitated, wondering how best to be diplomatic about this. "I want to live in Forks. I'm already settled in at school, and I have a couple of girlfriends" - she glanced toward Edward again when I reminded her of friends, so I tried another direction - "and Charlie needs me. He's just all alone up there, and he can't cook at all." "You want to stay in Forks?" she asked, bewildered. The idea was inconceivable to her. And then her eyes flickered back toward Edward. "Why?" "I told you - school, Charlie - ouch maybe I can convince Scarlett to move there to you said she's going through a rough time!" I'd shrugged. Not a good idea moms hands fluttered helplessly over me, trying to find a safe place to pat. She made do with my forehead; it was unbandaged."Bella, honey, you hate Forks and Scarlett still hasn't forgiven your dad," she reminded me."It's not so bad." She frowned and looked back and forth between Edward and me, this time very deliberately. "Is it this boy?" she whispered. I opened my mouth to lie, but her eyes were scrutinizing my face, and I knew she would see through that. "He's part of it," I admitted. No need to confess how big a part. "So, have you had a chance to talk with Edward?" I asked. "Yes." She hesitated, looking at his perfectly still form. "And I want to talk to you about that." oh. "What about?" I asked. "I think that boy is in love with you," she accused, keeping her voice low. "I think so, too," I confided. "And how do you feel about him?" She only poorly concealed the raging curiosity in her voice. I sighed, looking away. As much as I loved my mom, this was not a conversation I wanted to have with her. "I'm pretty crazy about him." There - that sounded like something a teenager with her first boyfriend might say. "Well, he seems very nice, and, my goodness, he's incredibly good-looking, but you're so young, Bella..." Her voice was unsure; as far as I could remember, this was the first time since I was eight that she'd come close to trying to sound like a parental authority. I recognized the reasonable-but-firm tone of voice from talks I'd had with her about men. "I know that, Mom. Don't worry about it. It's just a crush," I soothed her. "That's right," she agreed, easily she sighed and glanced guiltily over her shoulder at the big, round clock on the wall. "Do you need to go?"She bit her lip. "Phil's supposed to call in a little while... I didn't know you were going to wake up...""No problem, Mom." I tried to tone down the relief so she wouldn't get her feelings hurt. "I won't be alone."
Scarlett's PoV:
Mum had gone in to see bella whilst I sat in the corner chair still on my own and not forgiving my friends who had left." Excuse me miss? Could I get someone to see to your hand your dripping blood everywhere?" I hated hospitals and I wasn't particularly fond of doctors either." Uh no thank you could I have some paper towels though please?" I asked not wanting to say out loud that I was afraid of doctors and mainly hospitals. The nurse looked at me like I was crazy but still came back with quite a few paper towels." Thank you " . I said as she walked away glancing back shaking her head. Now what to do with this hand , sure it hurt like a bitch. Looking through my bag I pulled out my gym shoes and took the laces from them, I also pulled out my white t-shirt. There were also painkillers at the bottom of my bag that I used for headaches. Result! So I started to make a compress to reduce or at least hide the bleeding. I put a load of paper towels over my knuckles, wrapped my t-shirt around and tied it tight with my the remaining paper towels I cleaned the blood from the floor. Putting the towels in the bin, I went and got a bottle of coca cold from the machine and sat back in my seat. Taking out the box of painkillers, I turned the pack over to look at the recommended doses, two tablets every four hours. Hopefully it'll take the edge off of my pain. Trying to get two tablets out with one hand was by far the hardest thing I tried to do. I couldn't do it." Scar let
me do it , how many?" A voice I recognised as my fathers asked. Seeing no other option other than waiting for mum I took this opportunity to make amends ." I'm sorry , um two I think I'm not sure I usually only take them for a headache and my doctor said to take half of one for a headache, for my hand I've no idea I'm guessing two." I'd said . I had Frequent headaches resulted in me needing to wear glasses when reading etc." Could I take a look at those Charlie" the voice of an angel asked, looking at the man who spoke. I could have died it was the doctor Cullen. "these won't take the pain from your hand miss swan if you like I could go and ask for something and have someone see you?" He asked gently holding my injured hand in his , the coolness of his skin was soothing." I'm alright with taking something but not with seeing anyone it's alright I'll live" I said looking at my feet, definitely not seeing some random doctor." You've still got your fear of hospitals and new doctors huh sport ?" Dad said. I snapped my head to him. He remembered." You remember and yeah it's never left me". I said shocked that he remembered my fear as a child." So who's your current doctor?" Dad asked." He retired a few weeks back I've not seen once since nor did I plan too." It was true." He did retire and with my fear of new doctors it had taken bella to come with me when I was ten to see Dr. Andrews and he's been my doctor ever since " " princess stop being brave and talk to your old man a second will ya, I know when I asked for you and bells to separate as kids it hurt you and I know it hurt you further when I asked specifically for bells to stay. I was about to lose the two most precious girls in my life please sport forgive me , forgive your old man let me be a father to you as I am to bells, I'd love for you too live with us too sport your mums told me how much you miss bella. It could be a fresh start for you and perhaps me and bells can get you to see Dr. Cullen he's a doctor in forks" dad stood grasping at my good hand, pulling me into a hug with tears down his face, every one deserves a second chance don't they? Perhaps it would be good but is it what bella wants? Mum came back from Bella's room and saw me and dad hugging.
" Scarlett Bella's asking for you she's asked me to get you to speak to her she misses you " without saying anything, I followed her to Bella's room." Mom we need to do this alone". I said and walked in . Bella sat up as best she could " Edward could you give us 5 minutes please " bella asked him . He nodded, kissed her forehead and left." Bells I'm so sorry I shouldn't have argued with you when you left, if it's any consolation I've started building bridges with dad. I love you bell your my little sister". Bella looked surprised and relived when I said that." Really scar that's great about time both needed that what happened to your hand?" She asked of course she'd notice. " well bells you know me I swing my fist before thinking." I replied sitting in the chair next to Bella's bed." Oh scar I've told you about that think before you act you're the older sister supposed to set an example , whys it bandaged like that, have you not seen Dr. Andrews ?" Bella asked of course she'd make this about me." No I haven't seen him since he uh he kind of retired a few weeks ago and well you know me ". Bella laughed . " I sure do , hey I've got a question don't freak about it , mum mentioned it I think it's a good idea especially since you said you and dad are building bridges as you put it why don't you move to forks, you hate the sun it doesn't help with your headaches and we could do things together again I've missed you scar, please move to forks with me and dad" bella begged. I certainly did love and miss being in forks and I did miss bella." Hey um bell I met Dr. Cullen out there he approached me with dad about my hand say I moved to forks could he be my doctor you know considering I've already met him"? I asked . Realising what I said , would I actually go and see him? There was something about him that made me want to be near him. When he held my hand I got butterflies in my stomach. By god he was handsome." Yeah I'm sure dad could sort it , so does that mean you'll come live with us?" She asked her eyes sparkling. I missed that about her. " yeah I guess it does, now I'll go tell them you get some rest I'll send Edward back in for you. You got a good man bells he loves you anyone can see that sucks that I have to share you now mind " I said laughing and winking at her causing bella to laugh, I turned wincing as I stood I banged my hand against the bed .walking into the waiting room mum jumped up.
I turned to Edward." Bella's waiting for you , and thank you for being there for her you made her happy when I couldn't be there and for that I couldn't be more thankful." I said to him smiling. Turning to my parents" mum dad Phil , I've spoken with bella, I've decided to move to forks and dad bella said you'd be able to get Dr. Cullen as my doctor and mum I'm going to go pack my stuff so I can leave with bella when her and dad are ready to go home, although it may take a while." I said holding my injured hand up. I walked over to my bag and took out my car keys." Oh no you are not driving with one hand that's dangerous and breaking the law" dad shouted as he saw me with my car keys in hand." Dad you're forgetting I drove here besides its not far away and I need to pack or don't you want me to go?" I asked." Of course I want you to come sweetheart , but driving with your hand is already bad had you seen a doctor they'd have told you the same" dad replied . I was about to speak when a tall beautifully blonde lady spoke" me and Emmett can go with her Charlie, Emmett can drive mine and I'll drive Scarlett's if of course she doesn't mind us giving her a hand?" She said turning to me. " um sure no I don't mind I'm Scarlett" I said putting my keys in my other hand and offering my hand for her to shake." I'm Rosalie and that's my boyfriend Emmett" she said taking my hand and giving it a gentle shake." Okay shall we go?" I asked . This time mum stopped me " okay Scarlett I want to see you give your keys to Rosalie , you never let anyone drive your car, give her your keys now so I know she's driving and not you ! I know you missy." Mum scolded . Damn it she knew me too well closing my eyes I dropped my keys in Rosalie's hand and took no option but to follow them. Walking in the car park towards my car which is a matte red hummer." Wow let me drive rose please look how cool it is?" Emmett begged. " hell no Emmett I think Scarlett would like her car the way it is without panicking about your driving" rose said leaving Emmett sulking towards his own white jeep. It took an hour to pack my things and load them into the back of my car. Returning to the hospital waiting room rose kept a hold of my keys . Taking a seat next to Carlisle dad and mum must be seeing bella. I pulled my book from my bag and started reading in no time at all I felt my eyes starting to close and then cold arms lifting me up and placing me so I could get comfy, grasping onto a shirt I pulled myself closer to whoever it was that was currently holding me." Sleep now my mate " we're the last words I heard but I recognised the voice as Carlisle's but why would he call me his mate? What is a mate? I was too tired to ask so I let sleep consume me.