Previously...

"What did you say?" It was hard, but not hard enough to really hurt, he was still playing, just playing rougher.

"I said you were a know it all."

He released her hair turning her to face him, "Am I?" She shrugged, "You can be." He moved forward until she was backed into a corner. Good, about time he got some confidence back. She smiled grabbing his hair, "So tell me Mr. Cullen if you know the answer."

"I am sure I do, what is the question Mrs. Cullen."

"Do you want to get out of the shower?"

"No."

"What then do you want to do?" She asked grinning. He moved close until he was against her lips and then spoke, "You."

Well hallelujah old Edward is back!

That afternoon he helped Emmett finish the car and they sat on the porch drinking a beer. Emmett elbowed him, "You seem distant what's up man?"

"Huh? Oh I was just thinking. I have to make arrangements to fly back to LA for a few days."

Emmett had a look of surprise on his face, "For what?" Edward took a drink of his beer, "Well someone reminded me I lost my balls a while back and so I decided to grow them back, seems I have a contract that they are trying to screw me on and I need to get it settled my way."

Emmett laughed, " 'Bout damn time."

He shrugged, "I was confused, give me a break and I wasn't sure how to treat Bella. I realize now I shouldn't have treated her any different she is the same as she always was."

"Bella's strong Edward, she can handle a lot. You don't have to worry about her." Emmett reminded him with a wink.

Edward laughed, "Yeah, but still she is my wife and she is pregnant and I have a right to want her calm and happy." He toyed with his beer, "Was I a fool?"

"You've always been a fool." Emmett commented with a grin.

Edward frowned shooting him a glare, "You don't even know what I was going to ask."

Emmet stretched his long legs out and relaxed with his arms behind his head, "Ok so ask, but I'll probably tell you the same."

Edward looked at the ground for a minute then at Timmy who was happily playing in the water sprinkler, "How could I have missed it man? I loved her so much. How could I have not seen the signs? Known that something was wrong when I left or when I called? I should I known something was different. I knew Bella like no one else how could I not know she was pregnant with Timmy?"

"Be honest man did you want to know?"

Edward looked at him hard, "What!"

"Hey, wait hold up, I didn't mean it like that. I mean you knew she was upset you left. You were probably focusing on that, so you weren't putting two and two together."

Edward relaxed, "Maybe." He looked back at Timmy and smiled, "He's so great isn't he?"

"Yeah, he is." Emmett turned to him, "What would you have done, had you known?"

Edward ran his hand through his hair, "I would have come back you know me better than that. I would have never left Bella alone."

Emmett looked away, "Exactly why no one told you man, it wasn't meant to be that way. This is how it was meant to happen. If you would have come back then things wouldn't have worked out."

"How do you know?" He asked angrily.

Emmett chuckled, "Man, look how long it took you to get yourself together? You weren't ready to handle being a father or taking care of Bella like she deserved. You would have resented her and it wasn't her fault. This was the best way believe it or not, it was the only way. She did the only thing she could in her situation and I have to agree with her no matter what you think about it."

"I didn't say she was wrong. I guess I just wonder what if." He looked off deep in thought.

Emmett slapped his back, "What if doesn't exist any more man, what is that is what matters. What is important now is Timmy needs you, and you have a beautiful wife who you are in love with and she is pregnant with a beautiful baby on the way. You are just starting your family that is what is important. I can't wait to get where you are."

"You are so right my man, so right." He slapped his hand, "I guess I tend to forget what's right in front of me."

"Don't worry, I'll remind you."

Edward smiled looking at Timmy who was laughing as he rolled on the ground, "You know, I don't think you will have to. I think I have it covered. "

Emmett stood, "I'll get us another beer."

He saw the beer hanging over his shoulder and smiled taking it, "Thanks babe." He kissed her hand. She sat behind him placing her legs around his on the steps and resting her chin on his shoulder.

"Timmy is having so much fun." She said with happiness. He laughed, "Yeah who would have though a simple water sprinkler could be so much fun huh?"

He rested his hand on her knee, "How are you feeling?"

She sighed, "A little tired, but otherwise ok." He reached back to hold her head closer, "I love you." He whispered gently into her hair. She smiled kissing him softly. He tasted of beer and Edward she kind of liked the flavor. He licked his lips, "I wanted to talk to you, I want to head to LA for a few days and clear up this mess with the studio. Would you mind?"

"No, that's fine." She answered with a smirk. He smiled, "What's the smile for?"

"Got a little fire under you?" She teased.

He turned a little pulling her face to his, "Last I checked you got a little fire into you." She laughed as he kissed her deeply.

Rose walked out clearing her throat, "Ok you two."

They laughed pulling apart. He bit his lip, "In all seriousness I thought I could clear up as much as I could, I am not at fault for their changes. I want it over with. I am not willing to let my family be punished for their mistake. So push over Edward gone, old Edward back."

Bella smiled, "I'm glad. I like my strong bad boy Edward."

He winked, "I'll keep that in mind."

Emmett rolled his eyes, "Do you believe these two Rose?" She shrugged, "I think it's sweet." He pulled her into his lap, "I can show you sweet sugar mama."

Bella giggled, "So, you're going to LA maybe me and Timmy will look at houses here while you are gone. See if we can find anything livable."

"Good idea. It shouldn't take very long. I've already spoken with James and he's setting up something with the company and the lawyers, he knows I'm playing hardball and when I do they know I usually don't cave so he went ahead and called in my lawyers to seal the deal and end it."

"Are you worried?" She asked stroking his cheek.

He kissed her palm. "I have you and my family, why worry? I have everything I need right here."

She rested her head on his shoulder and he smiled, "It will all be just fine love."

Rose leaned back watching them, "Are you ready to eat?"

A week later Rose and Bella went looking at houses. Natasha the real estate agent was showing them around all the finer points of one particular house. Bella looked at her watch, "He should have been here by now."

Rose shrugged, "You know Emmett probably had to detour somewhere for food." They both laughed as her cell phone buzzed.

Bella looked down, "Guess who." She walked to the front door and opened it where he adjusted his baseball cap, "Hey baby." Timmy hugged her, "Mommy the game was so much fun!"

She smiled, "Good come on inside and let's look at this house mommy found." Emmett and Timmy immediately went for the back yard and Natasha zeroed in on Edward. He smiled politely as she showed him around. Rose chuckled pointing out the back door at Emmett who was giving Timmy a piggy back ride.

Bella looked, "Now I can't wait until you two have kids, he is going to be such a good father."

"Yeah, he is." Rose smiled and nodded. Seeing they were left behind the walked leisurely to catch up, after all they had seen the house once before already.

They found them in the master bathroom and Bella stopped when she heard Natasha talking, "The marble is very sturdy and I am quite sure it would hold up to any testing you would see fit to try." Her voice was low but the innuendo was clear.

Bella and Rose could clearly see her in the mirror from where they were standing and she was leaning on the marble countertop caressing it with her hand seductively. Rose's face distorted but Bella grabbed her arm and pulled her from the room and back into the kitchen.

She pulled her arm loose, "Are you crazy! That's your husband in there that cow is hitting on and you are pregnant! You may not can hit her but I sure can!"

Bella shook her head sighing and resting her hand on her stomach, "Rose, he's a star. I have to trust him. I have to. This will always happen and how will he handle it?"

Rose looked at her stupidly still fuming. She heard the click of heels as Natasha passed heading out the front door then felt his warm hand on her stomach, "Love are you alright?"

"Yes."

He tilted her chin and kissed her sweetly, "Would you give me one moment please."

She nodded, "Ok."

He slid out his cell walking up the stairs.

Rose looked at her oddly. "What the hell!" She fumed following him up the stairs. She found him in the guest bedroom but stopped when she heard him talking.

"Yes, yes Mr. Morrison I assure you I do like the house, and I think my wife does to, but unfortunately I can't purchase it under these circumstances. I was under the assumption that your agency was one of the top yet here I am getting sexual advances from one of your agents."

"I understand that to, well my wife is the one who deserves the apology but I will speak with her and see what her feelings are on the subject before I let you know my final decision, however the sale will not be through this agent."

"Thank you, I am certain that you will." He hung the phone up and sighed looking out the window.

Rose leaned in, "You called her on it?"

He turned shocked, "What?"

She smiled crossing her arms, "She hit on you and you called her on it."

He shrugged, "I am married and my wife is present, it's disrespectful."

"Yeah, but you hurt her feelings, you called her boss." Rose added.

He threw his hands up. "So? Why should I care? No one seems to care how it affects me or how it affects Bella so why should I blow it off and say it's ok?"

Rose just grinned, "I like the attitude Edward, looks good on you."

He smirked, "Well Bella doesn't deserve it, she's a sweet girl if that's not enough of a point she is wearing my ring you would think it would be obvious I put it there for a reason, not to mention the child I have running around who looks just like me and the obvious protrusion from her stomach. I mean can I be any more obvious here? Does it look like I am not in love with my wife or something?"

Rose laughed, "Not at all especially since you two can't keep your hands off of each other."

He nodded, "There is that." He sighed leaning against the window again. "I like being a star it is what I wanted. I knew this came along with it. I just wish that my fans would respect the fact I am in love with my wife. I don't want anyone else, an autograph is fine but I don't want to sleep with them."

"Patience dear Eddie, it comes along with the job remember?"

He smirked as she slid her arm around his waist, "Yeah I do Rose."

"Did you miss home?"

He smiled, "I did actually, the quiet and the serenity. I missed you and Emmett even though I got to talk to you guys on the phone it's not the same. I missed Bella...she was my light in all of this, and in the end...I am glad to be back here. I feel like this is the right thing for now. This is where I am supposed to be."

"You do have to be at my wedding and all."

"There is that." He added squeezing her waist.

"Hey hands off my fiancé!" Emmett cried from the doorway.

Edward turned winking at him, "Can't do my man, too tempting here."

Rose giggled as Emmett lifted her over his shoulder, "Well then I shall have to whisk her away to avoid a duel to the death." He attempted to be dramatic not an actor, but he did ok.

"You do that my friend be careful on the stairs." He called after him.

"Daddy?"

Edward turned, "Yes baby?" He looked down at his son, the mirror of his own reflection.

Timmy walked closer, "I like this house it has a big back yard and a pool."

"I know. It is a very nice house, I like it too."

"Are you going to buy it?"

He kneeled by him, "I am not sure Timmy, I have to talk with your mommy first, we will see ok?"

He took his hand, "Mommy is out back, can we go see her?"

Edward stood, "Yes."

He followed his lead to where she stood leaning on the side of the house looking out at the back yard. She looked simply beautiful as the wind blew her hair gently. The form fitting dress she wore showing her cute little belly.

He smiled moving beside her and taking her hand, "So love what do you think?"

"I think it's great. What do you think?"

He sighed, "Well, I have spoken with the owner of the agency. I have informed them that if I purchase the house with your approval it will not be through the agent who showed us the house. They were quite unhappy with the events that have taken place today and have promised us a very impressive discount if you are still interested in this house."

"You told them?"

"You didn't think I would let it slide? I can't have that kind of behavior around me. We all deserve better. I love you." He lifted her chin, "I would never let someone disrespect my wife like that. It's your call, you say so and we walk."

She looked at him stunned. Sure she figured he would handle it, but she had no idea he would call the real estate company and let them have it. Wow he really must have been upset. She smiled, "I do like the house."

"We can still look sweetheart, there is no rush."

She bit her lip then looked around, "You could...she stopped and flashed him a grin, "Show me the dexterity of the bathroom marble countertops?"

He groaned coming up behind her to pin her hips to his, "I could, if we bought it yes. Otherwise our son is here watching us and that would not be possible." He bit her ear playfully.

She watched Timmy as he played with his fire truck along the tile by the fireplace.

"Buy it."

He laughed lightly in her ear and grabbed his phone punching a few numbers, "Mr. Morrison, yes I have spoken with my wife. Yes, yes she is. I have informed her. Talk to me."

Bella smiled and went to Timmy deciding to leave the boys to mess with the numbers game. She was actually kind of bored since Rose and Emmett headed out earlier, but she knew they needed their time together as well.

Timmy turned, "Mommy do you think the baby will be a girl?"

"Maybe."

"What will you name her?" Timmy asked.

"I don't know yet, why did you have something in mind?"

He put his hand on her stomach and smiled, "I heard this name and I thought it was pretty and I thought you and daddy might like it."

"You did? What was it?"

"Well I know you love flowers and it is my favorite flower and so I thought maybe you would think it would be a nice name, so maybe we could call her Lily."

Bella smiled, "I think that is..."

Before she could finish Edward sat beside her, "Perfect." He finished for her.

She looked at him and he smiled, "I think Lily is a beautiful name, what do you think if it is a boy?"

"I don't know..." He answered clearly thinking.

"Well that's ok I think we can think of something when the time comes if we need to."

He rested his hand on her stomach, "Something tells me this is a Lily though, by the way welcome to our new home."

She smiled, "You got it?"

"Did you doubt my power of persuasion?" He questioned raising an eyebrow.

"Never."

He leaned to her ear, "I had to get it, couldn't resist the testing marble offer."

She giggled as he kissed her playfully. He stood extending his hand, "Come on love, we have some papers to sign to make this official."

After they completed the paperwork they went home and relaxed. Edward put Timmy down and poured himself a glass of wine while she curled up on the couch watching him. "Want something to drink?"

"No thanks."

He sat behind her and kissed her neck, "We'll get the movers to start tomorrow. I don't want you lifting anything."

She sighed, "I so don't look forward to that."

He smiled, "No big deal, you just point and they load and unload love. Rose said she would help."

"Then we sell this house?" She asked.

He rubbed her back gently, "Up to you, if you want or you can rent it. It's your decision."

"I haven't paid for it yet, I mean I still pay monthly."

"So pay it off and do what you want, it's not like you don't have the money now." She bit her lip in response.

He lifted her chin, "Hey our money remember, I would not have it if it were not for you in so many ways."

"So you keep telling me."

"I will keep telling you again and again because it is true. I went to LA because of you. I followed my dream because of you and I went back and said I won't let them run over me, because you told me hey Edward get your head out of your..." She placed her hand on his lips.

He smiled, "You get the picture."

"Vividly."

He kissed her softly, "I do like the name Lily it's kind of sweet."

She laughed softly, "I hadn't even thought of it really. It's nice." He inhaled her scent loving the way she smelled, always like lavender and sunshine. He her dress and placed his hand on her bare abdomen watching the way it moved lifted beneath his hand.

"I love to watch her move. It makes it all so real." She smiled resting her hand on his.

He brushed her hair back, "I am sorry about today love, I had no idea that woman would hit on me otherwise you never would have left my side."

"It's ok sweetheart you can't know everything. Women are going to hit on you." He kissed her forehead, "I just don't want to see you get hurt."

"I'm ok."

"I know you are strong and you trust me. Thank you." She smiled relaxing in his arms.

He curled against her, "I love you Bella, so much." She pulled the blanket over them and there they stayed asleep in each others arms until morning.

Just enough to 'wet' your whistle HEHEHEHE :)

I rewrote this due to confusion from many people on continuation of sentences and being unable to tell who was speaking. Sorry for any confusion. I hope this helps.