Previously…

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.

The next few days were full of packing and planning. Ultimately Edward had decided to get a private plane, to insure privacy. The flight was fun. Which was different, Edward never really like flying much. It was Timmy's first flight and he was so excited, this changed Edward's mind. The questions Timmy asked, and the way he looked out the window was simply adorable.

They arrived at his house with no difficulties. He carried Timmy in and set him down, "Take a look around son." He walked around and into the living room, "Your TV is so big!" He said excited. Edward laughed setting his hand on Timmy's shoulder. "It is. I have a movie room too. Popcorn and everything."

"Like a movie place?"

"Yes, just to watch movies. It's all dark and has a huge screen, even bigger than this."

"Can we watch a movie? Pirates?"

He laughed, "I think we can, I don't think I have that movie though. I'll have to get it."

"I brought it." Bella said softly watching them interact. Edward turned to face her, "It's not quite childproof yet, and well obviously we'll need to go shopping to get him some toys and stuff."

"Edward, he'll be fine."

He pulled her close, "Can't I spoil him a little? I missed so much." She giggled, "I guess you can. No spoiling me though."

"Count on it." He whispered kissing her softly. She knew he was lying, but as long as his lips were on hers who cared? They felt a tug on their shirts and pulled away. Timmy smiled, "TV, daddy?"

"Sure little man." He flipped the television on some cartoons he liked and leaned over, "Hungry?"

"Yes. Can I have grilled cheese?" He said with those big green eyes pleading. His expression reminded Edward of the cat on Shrek. He chuckled, "Sure."

"Bella?" He called finding her in the kitchen. She had pulled her hair up in a messy bun and was already setting things out for lunch. He groaned as she bent over. She looked so perfect here. It should always feel this way. She smiled setting the cheese on the cabinet.

"Is he wanting a grilled cheese?"

"Yes. Is it his usual?" He asked slipping his arms around her waist from behind. She smiled, "Yes, I seem to recall his daddy being fond of it as well."

His warm lips fell to her neck, "I haven't had one in forever, sounds good." Her eyes fell closed and she leaned into him.

"Bella, I am so glad you are here."

"Me too."

His hands slid under her shirt to rest on her stomach. She turned her head, slipping her arm behind her and around his neck.

"You are lovely." He said against her lips before kissing her deeply. His tongue tracing her plump, pink lips awaiting entrance. She felt the warmness start in the tip of her toes and travel to her stomach. He made her feel so many things at one, and she found she loved all of them.

Making out with a teenage Edward was nothing compared to this, the adult emotions were so much more intense. He released her lips, "I better not get this started love, I won't want to stop."

"You don't have to." She teased slipping a piece of cheese between his lips. He groaned, "Yes, I do. Did I mention you feeding me is so damn sexy?"

"I'll keep that in mind."

He popped her rear and headed back to check on Timmy. He was barely through the doorway when James appeared. "Who's the brat?" He asked gesturing to the living room. Edward leaned back seeing Bella's sad face and walked out grabbing his arm.

"Do not call my son a brat."

"Your? Wait your son?" James exclaimed shocked. Brian soon came in from where he was trailing behind.

"Where have you been?" Brian asked worried. "I called, you could have just let us know you were ok."

"Sorry. I was taking care of a few things."

"Tell me about this son, I mean are you sure he is yours Edward? " James asked with a frown.

'Daddy?" Timmy called walking in to find him. Edward smiled calling him over, "Timmy, this is Brian and James. They work for your daddy."

He politely said hi. James shook his head confused, "Wait, Bella's Timmy?"

"You knew!" Edward said growing irritated.

"Well, I knew she had a son, I had her investigated. Edward, I had to make sure you were protected."

"You didn't think to tell me? Wait never mind." He lifted Timmy into his arms, "He is here now and that is all that matters."

Brian smiled, "He looks just like you. The public will fall in love with him."

"They absolutely will not!" They all turned to see Bella with her hand on her hip. "Our son is not some toy you are going to use to further his career or to gain popularity. He will not be forced into the public eye."

"What world are you living in?" James said stunned, "This is Edward Cullen, he is on fire. How did you think this was going to work? Everyone watches him, do you really think this kid won't be in the spotlight?"

"This 'kid' has a name and he is my son!" Her eyes glared angrily at him.

Edward stepped forward, "Enough."

"I don't care what his…" James started, but Edward stepped in front of him protecting Bella. "I said enough! You are scaring my son." He rocked him gently and turned, "Baby, would you take him in the kitchen?"

"Yes." She took him, shot James a dirty look, and headed back into the kitchen. Edward turned back to them, his eyes furious. He pointed to James, "You, follow me, now!"

They walked into his study and he closed the door, "You will never, and I repeat never speak that way in front of my family! Am I clear? He growled in his face.

"Edward, how can you call them your family? You just found out he was your son. I don't understand." James said in question.

"It is not for you to question what I do. It is your job to follow my orders. I pay you to do what I say, when I say. Bella is, and has always been off limits." His voice was dark and menacing. "We don't want him exposed to the public, I don't want his photo taken. He deserves a normal life."

"You can't give him that!" James yelled back frowning dourly.

Edward moved forward and Brian quickly stepped in between them carefully, "Wait, come on Edward let's discuss this calmly."

"I am calm." He replied impatiently.

"Listen, I have kids. I understand you need to protect him. We'll do everything in our power to make sure that happens. However, we can't guarantee they won't see him eventually and take his picture."

"All I ask is you protect him. It's my job as a father and yours as long as you are employed under me."

Brian nodded, "It will be taken care of. I'll brief security and your body guards."

Edward sat in his large leather chair, "What's going on with Tanya?"

"Apparently, when we offered to take a DNA test she suddenly had a convenient miscarriage." James replied dryly.

"Imagine that." Edward said with a forced laugh. "Teach her to lie." It wasn't his usual laugh. The atmosphere was still tense.

Brian shrugged, "Of course no one would admit to treating her for such." He was trying to keep them both calm. James had a temper and Edward was always protective of family. In the end, he didn't want James to get fired for being stupid.

"I can't blame them. Who wants to get thrown in her lie? No one ever confirmed her pregnancy either. If she was pregnant, I don't want to know what really happened to the baby. The poor father was denied from the get go." Edward commented looking perplexed. "I just don't get someone like her."

"It doesn't matter now, it's over." James said with a sigh. "How are we handling questions in regards to your new family? There will be many once someone sees you. People will wonder why you aren't out and about."

"Tell them no comment."

"Great, that always works." He said sarcastically. Edward raised an eyebrow, "Tell them no comment."

"Got it." He agreed reluctantly.

Brian handed him some folders. He knew he better cut in now before more was said. "Here's the final script for the new film and a few other things you might want to look over.

"Thanks, will do."

Brian turned, "Come on James, let's let him get settled in." James hesitated a moment watching Edward, then stood heading out. He could tell this conversation was over for now. Edward was not in a mood to be reasoned with.

When they were gone he rested his head in his hands. He hated this, he knew at some point they were right. They would never be able to keep him hidden forever. Hearing a knock he looked up to see his beautiful Bella.

"I have your sandwich ready."

He grinned, "Thank you love, and where is Tim?"

"Eating." She answered simply. He motioned her over, and she came close allowing him to pull her into his lap.

"I'm sorry about that baby. James can be an ass."

"Why do you keep him around?" She asked resting her face against his chest. He sighed stroking her silky hair. "He is good at his job, he's kept me out of many bad situations. He can be hard to deal with at times, but then again so am I."

"You can be." She teased. He ran his fingers up her side, "Really?" She gasped as his fingers started rapidly tickling her. "No, no please." She laughed pushing at his hands, "Please s…stop."

He stopped with a smile and sat back. "You look so beautiful flushed. I wonder…"

"Wonder what?"

"I was wondering everything that makes you flush, perhaps I need to try several things and see." His eyes were twinkling. She smiled, flashing her white teeth and stood, "Come on, you need to eat."

"What if I wanted to try some things?" He questioned following her.

"They will wait Mr. Cullen."

He leaned forward grabbing her hips. "I need to walk behind you more often. The view keeps getting more and more exquisite."

"Edward!" She scolded teasingly.

"Sorry, it's the love talking." He chuckled.

She stopped with a smirk, "More like the hormones."

"That too." He agreed winking. They sat at his oversized table and ate quietly. Timmy looked at Edward for a while then spoke, "Daddy why was that man so mean to me?"

He felt his heart drop. His own son was asking him a question that no son should ever have to ask his dad. He left his chair and moved beside him. "He didn't understand the situation." He stroked his small cheek, "He is someone who is suppose to protect daddy and you, but he didn't know about you yet. Sometimes in my line of work people use me, and he wanted to make sure you were really my son."

"Am I?"

"Yes little man, you are my son. I want you to know I love you very much. I will do everything in my power to keep you and your mommy safe."

"I love you too daddy." He hugged him, his hand cupping his head. Bella saw the tears flow. She could only imagine the pleasure it brought him, his son telling him he loved him for the first time. It only made her feel more remorse that she didn't tell him before. He released him.

"Why are you crying daddy?"

"I'm happy, are you finished with your lunch?"

"Yes."

"Let's go wash off our plates and we'll watch a movie together."

Ok."

He followed him to the kitchen and as they walked toward the living room Timmy stopped looking at the wall covered with pictures of Edward.

"Is this you daddy?"

"Yes."

"Were they movies?"

He chuckled picking him up, "Some were. This was a magazine cover. He pointed to another, "This was an awards show."

"This one?" Timmy asked. Edward smiled, "My first movie, I was seventeen."

He turned to him, "Do you love my mommy?"

Edward was stunned by the question but he had no difficulty answering. "I do, I love your mommy very much. I have loved your mommy for as long as I can remember."

"Are you going to marry her?"

He chuckled, "I would like to. I don't know if your mommy wants to marry me though. We have to get to know each other again. I will tell you she is the only woman I have ever wanted to have my last name."

"Do I have your last name?"

"No baby you don't. We will remedy that though. It was a safety thing, but I want you to have my last name."

"What is your last name?"

"Cullen."

"Timmy Cullen." He said shaking his head, "I think I like it daddy." He kissed his head. "I am glad son, now lets get that movie."

Bella cleaned up and found them on the couch together. She smiled. It was so sweet to see them like this. Hearing the doorbell she decided not to bother Edward and opened it. The Spanish man smiled, "Mrs. Cullen?"

"I…" She was interrupted by Edward, "Is this my shipment?"

"Yes Mr. Cullen, where would you like us to set it up?"

"Follow me around back and I'll show you."

Bella had no idea what this was, so she simply went back into the living room with Tim. Edward returned soon after and they completed the movie. Hearing another knock Edward left to open it, "All done sir, could you just sign here?"

"Sure, thanks." He signed and opened his wallet handing him a sizable tip.

"Thanks again Mr. Cullen."

"Anytime Joselo, anytime." He turned leaning in the living room door, "Hey Timmy, I hear there is a surprise for you in the back yard."

"Really?"

He ran to the back French doors. "You have a pool!" Edward chuckled opening the door, "I have much more than that."

Timmy gasped looking at the huge play set that had been set up. It had a castle and a bridge and a pirate ship on the other side. Bella felt her mouth fall open. She didn't dare ask how many men it took to put it together so quickly.

"A pirate ship! Is it mine daddy?"

"Yes son, all yours."

He smiled as wide as he could and ran to it. Bella slipped her arm through his, "You are amazing."

"Not really, it is nothing to slap down a credit card. You are the amazing one, taking care of my son all of these years. Thank you love, thank you for loving me enough to give me such a gift." He kissed her head, "I love you so much Bella."

"I love you too."

"I want to do this right love, between us. I know we are…we get hot when we are around each other." He watched her reaction and she laughed. He shrugged, "We do, and I want to make sure we are ready. I want it to be special, like the first time."

"It will be."

"We will make it be love. It has to be, I will accept nothing less for us." She allowed him to pull her close and smiled, "I can't wait."

Sorry it took me so long with the last chapter and this one. My father was in town and I had to visit. It's hard to write when he keeps coming in and out, not to mention the kids and well...you get the picture. :)