A/N: I did not write this all myself. Actually I didn't write any of it; it's just mostly my ideas. Writing credit goes to April Nichole. She has a few other pretty good Twilight Fan Fictions, and I suggest you check them out.
Disclaimer: I do not own the characters of this story, or any of the things from the original 'Twilight Saga' by Stephenie Meyer. But I, and April Nichole, do own Adora Mireya, and everything that happens to her in the past and future.
Music
RPOV
Emmett and I stood there listening to her breathing change when she suddenly started crying even though it sounded more like screaming. In an instant we were in her room trying to comfort her. I had picked her up and tried walking around with her when I noticed a CD player on a shelf. I handed her over to Emmett and went to get some CDs.
"Where are you going?"
"I'll be right back." It took a minute to find where Alice had put our music but I finally found what I was looking for.
"Here it's a mix CD of classical music. Surely something on here will get her to calm down. It's too soon for her to be hungry. Check her diaper while I get this going."
"Her diaper?"
"Yes, Emmett. You will have to help with those."
"Come on, couldn't I just be the fun dad?"
"Emmett," I said as I started the CD and then turned to them and picked Adora up and pulled him with us to the changing table. "You can still be fun while being responsible. I will not be the only one dealing with dirty diapers. I'll teach you with this one."
Emmett made faces the whole time and Adora kept crying. I kept hoping with each song that she would calm down. I tried rocking her and walking around the house and standing still while swaying back and forth. Eventually I did try a bottle but that didn't even work.
"Baby, we gotta try some other music."
"Fine, here you take her." He put her head on his shoulder and started rubbing her back and pacing the room as I left.
I got another mix CD and this one had more of a pop feel. The first song was one of my favorites called 'Tug of War' by Carly Rae Jepsen. Then there were things like 'Fall for You' by Second Hand Serenade, and 'I'll Be' by Edwin McCain. Emmett and I kept taking turns holding her in different positions even those weren't working.
"Okay, it's my turn." Emmett walked out as Adora was finishing a bottle in between cries. A minute later he returned with another CD.
"Is that one of yours?"
"Yes."
"Emmett I seriously doubt that one of yours is going to work. You listen to some strange things."
"Rose, nothing else has worked. We might as well as try it. Besides that is just your opinion that my music is strange."
"Fine."
I was bracing myself for what he could have possibly picked while rocking Adora wishing she would go to sleep. Then some rock music started playing and I couldn't help but think how someone could possibly sleep to this especially a baby. I was going to tell Emmett to turn it off when Adora got quiet. Emmett turned and we both looked at Adora.
"You have got to be kidding."
"That's my girl." He said as he came and picked her up.
I walked over and turned it down just a little and picked up the CD.
"We the Kings, We the Kings is what is going to get her to go to sleep. I can't believe this."
I turned around and sure enough she was pretty much asleep in Emmett's arms. I turned back around after seeing the goofy grin on Emmett's face. I'm sure he was thrilled that he had won in his music working. Whatever, Adora was just in a mood surely this wouldn't last. I looked to see what song was ending and it had been 'Check yes Juliet' and now it was going into 'Skyway Avenue'.
When the song ended Emmett put her back in her crib and we went to the living room. We were about to sit down and relax when there was a light knock on the door. I rushed over to answer it because if who ever it was woke her I was going to kill them. I opened it to see Esme, Alice, Bella and Nessie.
"She just went to sleep. You have no idea what we have through. Ness you were nothing like this when you were a baby. When it was time for you to sleep you went right out."
They shut the door behind them and we went to sit in the living room. I loved how Alice and Esme had decorated it. They got colors that went with Adora's room. This room was mainly blue and yellow but it still had a comfy feeling.
"Not to be too rude but if you wake her I will kill you. Please keep in mind that I do love you but it has taken hours to get her to settle down."
They all muffled a laugh and Emmett put an arm around me and gave me a slight squeeze. If I was human I would need sleep right now after trying to get her to sleep.
"What is that music? Why aren't you using classical or something?" Esme asked. I couldn't be mean to her even though I wanted to let out a growl of frustration.
"Like I said it has been a long night. Trust me we tried it…I think it made her worse actually."
Over the next couple of hours we talked quietly and Emmett got up sometimes to restart the CD so Adora wouldn't wake up. She did wake up once long enough for Nessie to get a hug and for Bella and Alice to change her and then Esme gave her a bottle. Then she went back to sleep.
The next two days the family would come over for a couple of hours and then they gave us privacy. It was a good balance letting Emmett and I get closer to our daughter. We discovered that she had an amazing laugh, it was almost musical.
It had been about five days since Adora had been home. Bella and Nessie were over for a visit and Emmett was going to put Adora down for a nap.
"Emmett, if I have to listen to We the Kings one more time I think I am going to scream." I said threw my teeth.
"Sorry babe. You know it's the only thing that puts her to sleep. How about you go hunt, we need to take care of that anyway."
"We'll go with you. It is time for us to go too."
I let out a huff and then headed out the door after kissing both Emmett and Adora. I spent a couple of hours out with Bella and Nessie. It felt nice to get some fresh air even though the whole time I was thinking about Adora.
"So, are you thinking about her?" Bella asked as she came up beside me.
"Of course I am. There has to be something other than that group that she can listen to."
"I'm sure there is something out there that is at least close to that group. We'll just have to try some things. We'll send Emmett out later and it can be just the girls and try some things. We can pull out everything."
"I'm surprised Alice hasn't just told me what will work."
"Truthfully she thought about it but Carlisle and Esme said you and Emmett should learn how to be parents on your own."
For a second I wanted to be mad but I knew he was right. If we depended on Alice now then we would call on her every five minutes as Adora grew older. Emmett and I could do this we just had to keep trying.
When we got home Adora was awake and the rest of the family was over. Adora was giggling in Carlisle's lap as Esme was playing with her. Later Emmett went hunting with Edward and Jasper. Jacob took Nessie home with Carlisle and Esme so she could sleep. Alice and Bella stayed with me to help me try some different music so I wouldn't go crazy.
We all took turns holding her and rocking her and pacing around the house with her as different music played. We found that we could play Metro Station, The Veronicas, Nickelback and even Flo Rida. I was thrilled to find something new to get to play.
Emmett returned about the time that we were putting her in her crib. He came and gave us both a kiss. I laid her down and watched her sleep for a minute and thought that Emmett and I could do this. We were going to make it.
A/N: This is my favorite chapter so far. Emmett is my favorite character and I think he would make a great father. There is a playlist for all the music mentioned in this chapter on my profile. Please review.
