Previously…

He lifted her dress and placed his hand on her bare abdomen watching the way it moved 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 other's arms until morning.

Who knows when you really stop and think about who you will end up with in life? Who really decides who you love and who you marry? When you think of all the little things that have to fall into place just so that one special person is in the right place at the right time.

The one person who just so happened to have dropped her phone in front of you, the guy who just so happened to have looked across the room at that exact moment, or maybe even the mother who sent her son to get milk as your mother decided to stop at the same store. So many things fall into the perfect little place in the puzzle when you stop and think about it. If things fall differently you end up with someone completely different.

Edward brushed her long hair back as he watched her stomach move around. It held him mesmerized. Bella was so small, yet this little human grew inside her and her skin stretched to allow its growth and size. It molded around the little babe perfectly. He could almost see the imprint of a tiny palm when she pressed hard enough. He guessed she, he hoped she. It didn't really matter as long as it was his. He smiled to himself this was so perfect, she was perfect and he couldn't wait to hold her in his arms like he did his son and his wife.

Bella remained sleeping quietly and he didn't wake her. He was enjoying this moment too much, this time to just watch her and enjoy her presence without interruption. Her small hand rested on his thigh and her face was slightly angled in his neck. Her deep breath was soft on his neck. He smiled resting his open palm on her stomach as the baby pushed back.

"I love you." He whispered kissing her temple tenderly. They rarely had moments like this he didn't know why, but he wanted more of them. He would have to make an effort to accomplish this and he didn't care how it happened. She deserved this. It was too easy to get lost in being busy and the hustle in bustle of everyday life to remember to just lie down and relax and just be. Holding her just like this, he didn't have to make love to her. It was just about the touch, the small moment of hearing her breathe, feeling her close was all he needed.

He felt his phone and flinched trying to grab it before she woke. "Hello." He said softly.

James chuckled, "Sorry to awaken you so early my friend, but I figured with such news you wouldn't mind."

"What news?" Edward asked nonchalantly.

"You won."

"What do you mean?" He then enquired curious.

"I mean you left and said end it and so they did, they didn't want you saying they changed the script and well, it would be the truth. The possibility of you coming back is huge and they know your popularity as an actor is too big of a threat to them to risk wanting a war so they decided to recast and let it go."

"Smart thinking."

"I agree." James added. "Needless to say, you keep everything and I am sure you are more than happy with that."

Edward looked at his still sleeping wife and smiled, "I am, even though I have all I need in my arms."

James groaned, "God, I just got up."

Edward laughed, "You should try the love thing my friend, and Vangie is quite the catch you know. I hear she could be willing to settle down with the right man."

He could hear James rustling with something in the background, "No, I am not ready to settle down yet. One day maybe but not yet. Edward we are way too young."

He heard a female giggle and sighed, "I won't ask, I have to go. You have a nice time."

"Later E."

Edward shook his head closing the phone and turning to see the most beautiful caramel eyes looking at him. He smiled kissing her nose, "Morning gorgeous, I am so sorry I woke you. James just wanted to let me know a few things."

"That you are the most handsome man on earth?" She teased.

He raised an eyebrow, "No, and if he did I would seriously question his manhood."

She giggled and sat up, "So what was the wonderful news?"

He grinned, "Well, the company decided I wasn't worth the fight so they let it drop. I get to keep everything, which for us means I am still rich and we can live comfortably while I attend school or whatever we decided to do."

She looked him over, "I doubt the decision was made you were not worth it, more like you were worth it and they didn't want to tangle with you."

He shrugged, "Either way same ending."

She stood rubbing her back, "Owh."

He was immediately at her side, "You ok love?" She nodded and headed to the bathroom. He smiled knowing her normal routine. Her bladder was half the size it normally was. He decided to get started on breakfast and decided on some Strawberry crepes with crème filling. He actually was a brilliant cook when he wanted to be.

She walked in and sat down sniffing, "Something smells yummy."

"You'll see its like desert for breakfast." He teased sticking his finger out and allowing her to lick the glaze off. She moaned closing her eyes.

"That is sinful." She moaned.

He chuckled, "Oh it could be, but I am cooking so you stop teasing the chef." She grinned watching him happily cook and laughed at him sliding out of her chair to walk over to him, "You know Edward my friends hate me."

He looked at her funny, "Why sweetheart?"

"Well, I mean really. Look at my husband…He is beyond handsome, a body to die for and he cooks, cleans, drives killer cars and has a nice house. Did I mention he is great with kids? He has killer lips and he is great in bed. A million women all over the world lust after him…wait that's not a good point is it?" She asked tapping her chin in thought.

He smiled squeezing her rear, "Don't forget he has a great rear."

"Yeah, that too." She added teasingly with a wink.

He sat a plate on the table for her, "Come try this." He topped it with whipped cream, fresh strawberries and strawberry glaze. She licked her lips.

"I'm going to gain 20 pounds."

"So, I'll gain it too." He shrugged taking a bite from his plate. She smiled as he lifted the fork to her lips, "Come on beautiful, it is yummy."

She couldn't resist opening her mouth and closed her eyes as the wonderful flavors hit her taste buds. It tasted so good. She didn't feel him lean over until she opened her eyes and he was right in her face.

"You've got a little cream…right….here." He said licking the edge of her lips. She moaned softly before he kissed her softly and what started out as a sweet and gentle kiss was suddenly a deep and passionate fire. She leaned closer feeling her breathing increasing as his hands tightened their grip on her thighs.

He gasped pulling back, "God Bella, I didn't mean to…it wasn't my intention to…." He met her eyes again unable to look away. "You are so damn beautiful I just can't help the things I feel when I get close to you."

His thumb caressed her cheek lightly, "I am sorry. I know you are hungry. Please, eat." He pushed the plate at her and smiled sweetly. Neither of them said anything as their eyes remained glued to the others. He stuttered, "Bella, I…I should go shower. I can eat later."

He stood only to have her grab his hand, it was a mistake to try and look away because when he looked back into her warm eyes it was like drowning. He leaned down kissing her again, gripping her head tightly. She slid off of the chair and her arms gripped around his neck leading him back, "Upstairs." She managed in between kisses.

He didn't argue as he lifted her gracefully in his arms. Breakfast would just have to wait until later.

Luckily they had gotten up early enough to finish what they needed to and eat breakfast before the movers and Rose arrived. Edward refused to let Bella do anything but observe. Rose sat beside her at the table whispering in her ear, "You know I never knew your husband had such a cute butt in jeans."

"Rosalie!" She scolded her laughing.

She winked, "I didn't. I never looked. Now I can say I actually have. Well, I did see it in the movies, that technically doesn't count cause so did everyone else."

Bella sighed shaking her head knowing what was to come. Rose smirked, "So do tell wife is he all that? You would be the only one to know so he says right?"

"So he says." She smiled slyly.

"What's your opinion on that?" Rose asked raising an eyebrow.

Bella shrugged, "I don't know ask him."

She felt an elbow and giggled. "Bella come on." She pleaded. "You know you want to tell me, you've deprived your best friend of who knows what kinds of gossip while you flew all over the world with Mr. Wonderful here, and left me all alone denying me worldly gossip that I do deserve to know as a best friend should."

"She's right Bella." Edward added. She turned to see him leaning on the counter drinking a coke, "She does deserve gossip you know it would be a shame not to tell. She is your best friend after all love."

Bella threw up her hands, "What is this gang up on Bella day?" Rose grinned, "So he agrees does that mean I win?"

She groaned crossing her arms over her protruding stomach, "Fine, since you want to know so bad. Yes he is everything and a bag of chips." She smirked leaning up to grab her arm making sure he heard, "If he can't do it with his mouth trust me he has other parts that can."

Rose gasped. Edward choked on his coke, "What are we talking about here?"

"Baby, you said tell her the gossip." Bella flashed a knowing smile as she crossed her legs.

His cheeks were red, "Yes, but what was the gossip? I was assuming it was something from our travels not about our well…." He motioned with his arm.

Rose raised an eyebrow, "Are you trying to say sex life Eddie?"

"Yes, and don't call me that." He snapped.

She giggled. "Bella, I think I upset him. Tisk, tisk I may have put a kink in your hot plans tonight honey bun."

Bella looked at both of them, "You two are something else. I am way too pregnant to worry with any hot plans except how hot it is in the bedroom and turning the fan on." Rose shook her head walking towards the living room, "I thought you were supposed to get friskier when you were pregnant. I won't tell Emmett that. He'll never want kids."

Edward smiled and leaned toward Bella whispering, "Should we tell her the truth?"

"No, let her find out on her own." She teased kissing his cheek. He slipped his arm around her waist watching Timmy who was outside swinging.

He sighed, "I remember when we were little and it was so easy, no worries. We were so young and the only cares we carried were wondering when we would play together next."

She laughed, "Yeah and what color ribbon for my braid."

"Never mattered you looked cute anyway."

She blushed and rested her head on his shoulder, "Timmy is where we once were."

He nodded, "Yes, he doesn't understand bills or wondering how money gets here. Let's try to give him as much of a childhood as we can. As normal as we can."

Bella inhaled deeply. "Baby how do you plan on doing that? He knows you're a movie star." He shrugged, "I don't know all of the details yet love. I was hoping you could help me there. I think as long as he has a stable home and he knows he is loved we can work the rest out right?"

"Right."

"Then we'll decide from there." He said quietly. She smiled at him, "I am so proud of the man you turned out to be Edward. I always knew you would be a wonderful man."

"Glad you caught me are you?" He teased with a wink.

She pulled him close, "Yes love, I am." He brushed her hair back, "Well that makes two of us because I am extremely happy that I caught you. I love you Bella. I don't know if I can ever tell you that enough."

"Daddy!" Timmy called from the door. Edward turned smiling, "Yes?"

"Will you come push me? Please?" He begged with pleading green eyes

Bella smiled, "It's ok go. I'll watch and direct from here. I am sure me and Rose can manage a while."

He kissed her gently whispering, "I love you." as he passed.

Rose smiled grabbing his hand, "Come on mama lets direct traffic here."

"Be right there."

Bella watched him pushing Timmy for a moment remembering it had not been so long ago that he had pushed her in the swing behind her dad's house. She could still remember the conversation like it was yesterday.

"Bella where do you think we'll be in ten years?" Edward asked pushing her. She leaned back further into his hands.

"I am going to have a little house with kids and a little dog." She answered.

He nodded. She bit her lip, "Where will you be? Will you be a movie star?"

He stopped pushing her and sat in the swing beside her, "I want to be, but not if you aren't going to be there."

Bella looked at him funny, "Why would you want me to be there? I don't want to be a movie star."

He shrugged kicking his foot, "You wouldn't have to be, you could stay home with the kids and the little dog." He countered with a small smile as if he had come to a conclusion of some sort.

She looked at him funny, "Edward if I did that then we would have to be married."

"I suppose, but that wouldn't be so bad we get along ok. Who else will push you on the swings?" He asked as if the answer were simple.

She smiled, "I guess so."

He smiled, "I knew you would agree. I could never get older without you there."

"I don't think I could either." She said back.

"Kids, dinner" They could hear Esme yelling from the back door. His parents were over for dinner. He smiled standing and offering his hand, "Come on, my dad says it is polite to wait on the lady."

Bella realized he was looking at her when he winked. She blushed and smiled walking to Rose.

"Sorry, got lost in memories."

Rose took her hand leading her to her room. "So, tell me did you think when you were in high school that you would ever end up married to Edward? I have to ask because before you would always tell me the discussion was off limits." Bella let the movers pass and leaned on the wall of her now almost empty bedroom.

"I still feel like it's all a dream. I lie awake at night sometimes and just watch him sleeping. He is so sweet when he sleeps, like an angel. I can only imagine one day some lucky girl will look at my Tim the same way especially since he looks so much like him. I know I've been gone a lot and we haven't gotten to talk much, I miss it and I'm sorry. Now that am back I'll make up for it I promise."

Rose smiled hugging her, "Bella, it is worth it to see you happy. Emmett and I have worried for so long when we would see you happy again. You don't know how he tried to get Edward to step up, but Edward wouldn't discuss it with him. It was like he totally avoided the subject yet when Emmett mentioned your name it was so obvious he was in love with you. It was sweet really."

Bella raised an eyebrow, "Oh yeah, why do you say that?"

"Well they were talking before you went to visit. Edward was having a really hard time and he was speaking of you. Emmett had him on speakerphone. I was cooking so I could hear and anyway he told him that he really needed you. It was the way he said it… the tone of his voice. I have never heard such longing." She looked down almost sad. "It was like he had lost his heart."

Bella didn't say anything; she didn't know what to say. Rose sighed then looked back up, "I knew then if you went to see him you wouldn't come back. He would have to admit his feelings, that once he saw you he would not be able to resist you. What can I say? You are a beautiful and sweet girl and he knows it."

"Rose you really are my best friend. I love you girl."

Rose blushed hugging her, "Stop it you are going to make me cry and you are the hormonal one here." She giggled, "I am so glad you and Emmett and finally getting married."

Rose leaned back, "So… I need a maid of honor you know and I was thinking after you drop the watermelon here," She patted her stomach.

Bella giggled, "Hmmm…as long as I don't have to wear lime green or orange then you're on."

"Peach?" Rose teased as they walked out heading to the living room.

Bella gagged. "No! I refused to wear brown either."

"Darn my luck." Rose spat back playfully. "I had a nice one with ruffles and lace all picked out too. It was perfection. Plaid and everything."

Bella raised a knowing eyebrow and they both laughed. It felt so good to be home. She had certainly missed being home and having Rose close. Vangie was nice and seeing Alice again was great, but home was always home. She looked around at her now almost empty house and Edward who now stood in the kitchen fixing their son something to drink and realized there is no going back this is the start of her new life. No turning back now not that she ever wanted to.

He looked so handsome squatting in his jeans and dark blue polo. He had a smile on his face as he ruffled his son's hair. This was what she had waited her life for, where she had wanted to be at the side of the perfect man who loved her and wanted the same things she did. He stood meeting her eyes with the same love and adoration radiating from them.

"Everything ok sweetheart?" He asked as he crossed the room to take her into his arms.

She smiled, "Perfect."

Sorry this took so long my friends. I am dealing with a lot right now. My 3rd week of dealing with an ongoing migraine. Most of you know I am an ER nurse and my husband lost his job in Nov. So I have been picking up extra shifts. Just when he is getting tons of calls for jobs he hurt his back we thought and has a C6-C7 injury to his neck meaning he probably needs surgery. We check on that Monday with the Neuro-surgeon.

I love to write this is my only escape, but it seems on my only days off I have been in ER for pain control of his neck or treatment of my migraines so please be patient with me. I do love this pleasant escape. I rewrote the last chapter since I have several people say it was confusing. I do apologize. My mind was not in the right state to be writing and I did not check as well as I should have. I hope this one is better. :)