Previously…
"See you in the morning?"
"Positively." He said with a wink and turned walking out and shutting the door. She smiled. It was like a dream come true him being here like this, the truth being out finally, and him over the initial shock and being angry with her. She had a lot of decisions to make, and whatever she decided would determine the fate of their relationship and her son's future.
Timmy usual slept in and this gave her time to do chores and clean. She was cleaning the kitchen when she heard the door. She opened it with a grin, "Hey uncle Em." He smiled hugging her and walking inside before setting her down.
"Where's my god son?"
"Still sleeping, it's seven. Wait, why aren't you at work?"
"I took a week off remember? I'm helping mom and dad fix up their house. I hate to think of them all alone and lifting heavy things. They are aging and well…I want to take care of them like they did me."
"You are such an angel. Coffee?"
"You know it. So, where's lover boy? I saw his car." He asked as he followed her into the kitchen. He glanced over her Eeyore pajamas and chuckled, "Nice outfit by the way. I am sure it made Edward very hands on."
"Mind out of the gutter." She said handing him his coffee. "He's asleep with Timmy. He got scared and asked him to stay." She smiled, "God Emmett it is so sweet. I honestly don't know what I was thinking, Timmy takes to him so easily and Edward, well he is so happy. His face it just glows."
"Don't tear yourself up little sis, you did what you thought was right. Edward got upset understandably, but I think when he thought about it he knew why you did it. You loved him then and you love him now."
"Can't hide a secret can I?" She pulled herself up on the counter. "He wants me and Tim to go to LA with him, to see what will happen."
He sighed moving closer, "I already know what you should do. You know what you want to do, so why worry? You know what will happen. I'll be attending a huge wedding in the future. Hey, do you think Arnold Schwarzenegger will come?" Her mouth fell open in shock. She couldn't believe he just asked her that.
"Emmett, focus."
"I am focused, just thinking ahead. You need to go for several reasons you already know. Rose can get help at the shop. Amanda can move up to manager, and we can hire to replace her. It's no big deal she knows the ins and outs."
"I know." She looked at the floor deep in thought. "I am scared I guess. I always wanted this, but I never thought it would happen. After Edward left, I thought I would be alone forever and I came to accept that. Now he is here and it's like a dream. I am scared I'll wake up. I am scared this won't work out."
"We've been best friends since we were five, I think, it will work out." She turned to see Edward leaning on the doorframe. Emmett slapped his hand, "Morning bro, what's up?"
"Not much my friend. How are you?" He asked walking past. He placed his hands beside her legs he kissed her lightly, "Good morning beautiful." She smiled taking in his ruffled clothes and bed head. He was more handsome like this than any pictures she had seen him in. He took in her expression and stroked her cheek. "You ok?"
"Yes, I am great actually. Coffee?"
"I can get it love."
She pointed to where she kept the cups, and he grabbed one fixing his drink. He didn't fail to notice how comfortable this all felt. A smile across her full lips as she sat on the counter talking with Emmett, the cute little Disney pajama's she wore.
He wanted this more than he could ever tell her. He wanted her in his life. He wanted his ring on her finger. The thought startled him. Where had that come from?
Emmett brought him out of his reverie. "What are your plans today?" He glanced away from his appraisal of her to him. "I thought we would go see my sister, she has been extremely patient allowing me to spend the night with them. I doubt today she will be so kind."
"I bet you are right." He teased just as his phone rang. Edward frowned flipping it open. Bella giggled as she heard Alice, rambling ninety to nothing about when they were coming back to the hotel. He raised an eyebrow at her and smiled walking out of the room to talk.
She shrugged at Emmett. He chuckled deeply, "Women, can't live with them."
"Can't live without them." She said back.
He washed his cup out, "I was thinking, if you want, why don't we all get together tonight for dinner. We can catch up before you get hitched and stuff."
"I am not getting hitched." She scolded him.
"Yeah, you just keep telling yourself that sister."
Edward walked back in setting a hand on Emmett's broad shoulder. "She really has no idea does she?" He cast a wicked grin aimed at her. Emmett laughed again, "No, I don't think she does. You know diamonds are a girls best friend."
"I know. However, Bella is not your typical girl. I'll have to ease her into it." He knew all too well she would not step into the limelight quickly, if ever. Flashy cars and big diamonds did not impress her. She was simple and he loved that about her.
"Or, let Alice at her." Emmett teased. He knew that would set her off.
"Ah, yes there is an idea. Rodeo drive and Alice are really close."
"Hello. Stop talking about me like I am not here." She groaned slipping off of the counter. Edward moved to her, his hands on her hips as he pulled her close, "I love you Bella." She smirked, "Flattery will not work Mr. Cullen."
"It won't huh?" He leaned down squeezing her hips and kissing her deeply. Emmett cleared his throat, "I'm headed to mom's, think about what I said."
They didn't break the kiss as he quickly left. His hands slipped into her long hair, holding her head in place. She moaned gripping his neck. If he continued to greet her like this every morning, she would have to stay with him more often. He released her now swollen lips with a smile, "So sweet."
"Mmm." Was all she could say.
"Mommy?" She turned seeing Timmy watching them curious. She knelt down, "Hey baby. Are you hungry?" He looked from her to Edward and stepped forward, "Is he going to be my daddy?"
She met Edward's eyes and opened her arms, "Come here for a minute." He moved closer resting his hands on her shoulders. She kissed his head, "Mommy loves you so much, and she did a bad thing."
"Bella." Edward scolded. He knelt beside her, "Timmy, your mom wanted me to be happy. She did what she thought was right. Her only downfall is she loves you so much that she wanted you safe and happy too, and I don't think that's a downfall at all. I have a career that requires me to be around a lot of people who want certain things."
"Certain things?" Timmy questioned. It was almost as if he were a teenager and not a young boy. He was such a bright child. Edward smiled brushing his cheek, "Yes, they take pictures of me. Do you watch movies?"
"Yes."
"What is your favorite?"
"Pirates of the Caribbean."
He nodded, "I like that movie too, you see that is what I do. I'm an actor, I make movies."
"Like Jack Sparrow?" He question confused. Edward smiled sweetly. "Kind of, I play characters like Jack Sparrow. It's my job like mommy runs the flower shop."
"Can I be an actor like you when I grow up?"
"If you want, it's in your blood. You are very much like your father."
"Do you know my father?"
"I do, I know he loves you very much." He said with a small smile.
"Timmy." Bella began, "Edward, he is your father."
Timmy looked at them funny for a minute then smiled, "I have a daddy? A real daddy like my friends?"
Edward laughed, "I am your real daddy." Timmy ran to him hugging him tightly, "I always wanted a real daddy. My friends daddy plays sports with them, can we play sports?"
"I think we can. I played baseball in high school. Do you like baseball?"
"Yes. I am not good at it. I can't hit the ball."
Edward smiled lifting him in his arms as he stood. "I have a secret on how to hit the ball. I will teach it to you if you would like."
"I would like that daddy."
He was so proud to have this small boy as his son. It made him feel complete inside. He was glad that he knew he was his father, and not just someone he called daddy because he wanted to. He imagined all of the things he would teach him, all of the things he would do with him. Disney World never sounded so good.
Bella stood beside him, "What do you want for breakfast Timmy?"
"Kung Fu Panda cereal."
"Ok." She poured him a bowl and set it on the table. Edward set him down slipping his long arms around her waist. "What would you like handsome?" She asked looking up to see his face.
"Kung Fu Panda cereal love, I haven't had it before."
She giggled. "I have two babies now." He raised an eyebrow and leaned to her ear whispering, "I'll show you baby later." She shivered and he laughed releasing her.
They all had breakfast and then headed to his hotel. Opening the door he called for Alice, she was quickly present. "There is my…" She stopped. Edward smiled, "Your nephew." He let go of Timmy's hand, "This is your aunt Alice, Timmy."
She opened her arms to him and he ran into them happily. She giggled. "You are so cute."
"Baby?" They heard from the bedroom and turned. Jasper walked out with a smile, "Hey there beautiful." Bella smiled running to him. "I missed you Jazzy." He kissed her head, "Missed you too, I have a feeling I won't miss you long though. You are coming back to LA right?"
"Yes, for a while." She met Edward's eyes and he smiled. She had never answered him, but now he knew her plans. Jasper moved forward to Timmy extending his hand, "Hello Timmy, I am uncle Jasper. I am Alice's husband."
Timmy politely shook his hand and turned to Edward, "Can we watch TV? I want to watch Sponge Bob."
"Certainly." He turned on the television and sat down on the couch, pulling Bella with him. Alice had sat on the floor beside Timmy, and was asking him about the show.
"How did you get away?" Edward questioned Jasper. He sat in a chair smiling, "Pizzazz my friend. I am the president, therefore entitled to certain privileges. I told them I had to do something."
"Playing hooky? So unlike you." He teased.
"I wanted to meet my nephew. I have a good reason it's not as if I do it often."
"I know that was my point. I had to tease you."
Jasper sighed, "It will pay off in the end, when I retire early and can travel the globe with my wife." Alice giggled standing and coming to sit in his lap.
"He is so good to me." She kissed him briefly. "Bella what are your plans, I mean with my brother?"
Edward frowned. He couldn't believe the gall, wait yes he could. Bella smiled patting his knee. She had known him long enough to know this question would bother him. It was crossing the line of his personal life and now with him involved in hers, she didn't want him getting defensive.
"I think I am going to come to LA for a while. It will give Timmy a chance to get to know his father, us a chance to catch up, and to figure out if LA is somewhere we can live."
Alice nodded, "Well Jasper and I have a place in Bel Air. We haven't been there long, but we like it. It's nothing like Beverly Park. It's more open to me. I always feel secluded and smothered in Beverly Hills, if that make's since."
"Thanks sis." Edward snapped. She shrugged, "I didn't mean anything by it. I was just thinking for Timmy something else might be better."
"I happen to like where I live, it is very well protected thank you."
"Yeah, yeah. So, on to better topics, Bella we really need to hit Rodeo Drive. There are so many places to shop and Edward has an unlimited credit card." She said with a wink. Bella felt Edward's chest shake under her and knew he was laughing. She smiled, "Sure Alice, sounds like fun."
"Movies today?" Edward whispered in her ear as he stroked her hair. She sighed closing her eyes, "I like this."
"I hate to keep Timmy in the hotel room, what about the zoo? We can take a little drive, it's early."
Alice clapped, "Yes, that sounds like fun. Come on Bella, Timmy will love it."
"Sounds good."
They headed out and spent the rest of the day at the zoo. That night they arrived as planned at Emmett and Rose's place. Timmy was asleep on the couch while the rest visited. Rose took Bella and headed to the kitchen.
"Emmett tells me you are going to LA."
Bella gave a short nod. "Word travels fast. How are you with that? I don't want to leave you in a bind."
"It's fine Bella, really. You finally have your chance to be with the love of your life." She smiled hugging her, "I am so happy for you. I can see in his face how happy he is. I just know this will all work out, it was meant to."
"I love him Rose." She always knew it, but rarely admitted it. It hurt too much and it was better if she just denied it.
"I know." She giggled, "I am glad you finally admit it though."
"Am I interrupting?" Edward asked waiting before walking in the room further. Rose raised a hand waving him in. "I was just leaving." She shot Bella a knowing look and headed out.
"I'm sorry, I just missed you." He pulled her into his arms. She loved that he was so attentive. Leaning forward, she placed her head on his chest. She could hear the faint sounds of his heart beating strong and steady.
"I could stay like this forever." She whispered softly. His warm hands rubbed her back in a calming motion. He didn't say anything. He didn't need to. It was enough simply to have her here in his arms after all of this time. He knew going to LA meant back to reality, and he wasn't quite ready to let go of this tranquility yet.
"I love you." He whispered kissing her neck gently as he buried his face there.
"I love you too Edward." She caressed his head and leaned back, "When were you thinking of heading to LA?"
"I don't know. It should be relatively soon though. I haven't been calling my people, they are going to be upset."
"I am sure me and Timmy coming will be a shocker for them."
"It will be fine, I pay them to do a job. That does not mean they have any input on my social life. They never have, especially when it comes to you. They all know when it comes to you lay off."
"Why?" She asked lost in his beautiful deep eyes. They were slightly iridescent and sparkling. He stroked her cheek with a reassuring hand, "I love you, I always have and they know it. I said from the beginning that they were not to interfere with my private life, when it concerns you. So far, they have respected my decision."
"They didn't know about Tim though."
"It will be fine, they are used to this kind of drama. There are bigger stars than me that have kids you know."
"I know. You're just the most important one." She reminded him. He chuckled, "In your eyes love. Not to rush you, but we should get Timmy home."
"Do I need to start packing?" She questioned watching his response. He took a deep breath, "Probably."
"Ok, you going to help me?"
"Does it include certain clothing items?" He teased pulling her shirt away from her chest and pretending to look down. She slapped his hand laughing, "Come on my pervert. Let's get our son home."
"And pack for LA." He reminded her.
"Yes, that too." She took the hand he offered and let him pull her. She glanced around the room knowing she wouldn't see this house for a while. She would miss Rose and Emmett terribly, but maybe in time things would work out and she could visit with them often. She hoped so because they had supported her all along.
She hugged them on the way out. "I am going to miss you guys so much."
"No worries, we will always be here and just a phone call away." Rose reminded her with a smile. Emmett smiled and added, "Yeah and you know she will want to visit."
Edward chuckled, "Anytime. We'll see you soon, I promise."
They waved bye and loaded the car. She felt his lips on her hand and looked into his eyes. "It will all be fine love."
"I know." She turned back to look out the window hoping he was right.