First things first…..

Disclaimer: I still do not own "Twilight" or "Funny Face" I would be one happy, rich camper if I did *sigh.*

Hello my dear, wonderful, patient readers. I am incredibly sorry that I have taken so long to update. Work has nearly killed me these past couple of weeks. It has been hectic. Ah, the joys of working for a college. I finally had some downtime this weekend and spent some time with my laptop to get this chapter done for you. I initially planned on this being my last chapter but Edward took me down a different path. So there may be two more chapters before I end this story. I'm going to be sad to see it end. I've had so much fun writing it but I am already working on a new story so be sure to add me to your author alerts if you haven't already. I'll tell you more about the new story at a later date. Thank you to all of you who reviewed or added me to your favorites/alerts. I had an overwhelming number of adds and I was ecstatic. Thank you so much!!! Well enough of my blathering. Hope you enjoy this chapter. It's not very eventful but it is important.

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EPOV

Home. We had officially been home for six months now and things couldn't be better. Bella and I had grown closer and she had moved in with me three months ago. I was thrilled to have her with me all the time. Being able to go to sleep with her every night and wake up to her every morning made me happier and more content than I had ever been in my entire life. I loved to just lay there and stare at her when I woke up before she did. She was so beautiful and I was incredibly blessed and lucky to have her in my life. Two weeks ago, I had set up a lunch with Charlie and Emmett to ask for their blessings to ask her to marry me. I was a nervous wreck as different scenarios of their reactions ran through my head on my way to the restaurant. I was even more nervous still as I waited for Charlie and Emmett to arrive at the restaurant. I had no idea how they would react to me asking for Bella's hand in marriage. It was important to me that they gave me their blessing. I was terrified that Charlie would tell me no. I would be devastated. I wanted to spend the rest of my life with this remarkable woman. Soon enough, I saw them walking towards the table and I could feel my heart race faster as my nerves shot into overdrive. I stood when they made it to the table and shook their hands.

"Hi Charlie, Emmett. How are you both today?"

"Fine Edward," Charlie replied.

"Hey Eddie boy," Emmett said knowing that I hated being called Eddie with a passion. He loved to bait me into getting angry with him. He thought it was funny. I had finally learned how to counterattack him though. I now had the perfect ammunition.

"I'm fine, Emmy. How's Rose? Did she catch that game last week? You know the one that was so very important to you?"

He narrowed his eyes at me knowing that he had to back off now. Rose hated gambling of any kind and Emmett loved to bet on all kinds of games. He promised her he would stop but I know that he had bet on a football game last week. With that little bit of knowledge, I knew I was safe from his constant pestering for at least a few weeks.

"So," Charlie said, "is everything okay Edward?"

"Oh, yeah, sorry. I needed to talk to both of you and I thought this would be the best way to do it. As you both know, Bella and I have been seeing each other for almost a year now. I love her with everything I have and I couldn't imagine my life without her, ever. I want to ask her to marry me but I wanted to ask both of you for your blessing before I do. It's important to me."

I looked at them and I could feel the sweat forming on my forehead as I waited for their answers. I was shocked when they both started laughing really loud causing everyone in the restaurant to turn and look in our direction.

"Good grief Edward," Charlie got out in between his laughter.

"I thought you were going to keel over before you got all of that out. Calm down son, take some deep breaths."

I did as he said but it didn't seem to help a lot. He hadn't really given me an answer yet and I still feared he would tell me no.

"Emmett, do you want to go first or should I?"

"I guess I will Dad. I have a feeling you'll have more to say than I do."

"You're probably right, go ahead son."

Emmett took a deep breath and looked me straight in the eye.

"Edward, you have my blessing to ask Bells to marry you. I know you'll be good to her because you know I'll kill you if you aren't and I am positive that you really love her. I've seen how the two of you are together. She has never looked happier than she is now and I know that has a lot to do with you. So, I say go for it."

"Thanks Em. I'll be more than good to her, I promise."

"I know you will man," he said before turning to Charlie.

"Your turn Dad."

"Edward," he said as he leaned on his forearms on the table and toward me.

"I have always dreaded the day that someone would come to me and ask for my sweet daughter's hand in marriage. I was always convinced that no man would ever be perfect for her or be able to give her the life I knew she deserved. I was prepared to scare them all away. That all changed when she introduced me to you. She glows when she talks about you, when she looks at you and when she's just in your presence. I've never seen her so alive, so happy. You do deserve her son. You can give her the love and life she deserves. I can see how much she means to you and I know I am leaving her in good hands. So, yes, you have my blessing. Cherish her son. She's one of a kind and no one will ever love you with as much passion as that girl."

"Thank you so much Charlie. What you said meant so much to me. I'm so happy that you have such faith in me. I will love her and cherish her more with each passing day. I already do. Thank you both for giving me your blessings. I'm not sure when I'll ask her yet but it will be soon. Do you think she'll say yes?"

"Oh yeah man," Emmett said.

"That girl would say yes to anything you asked her," he laughed.

"Shut up Emmett," Charlie playfully snapped.

"She'll say yes Edward. Trust us. We know our Bells. She wouldn't even think of saying no."

"I certainly hope you're both right."

"Stop worrying so much son. Have you gotten a ring yet?"

"Oh, yes. That's been covered for a long time. My grandmother left me her engagement ring when she died. She told me to make sure I found a special woman to give it to. Now that I've found her and now it's time to pass it on."

"She'll love that," Charlie said smiling.

"She definitely will. Bells loves all that sentimental stuff, man. It will mean a lot to her that you're passing on something so important."

"I hope so Em. I think I'm even more nervous now that I've gotten your blessings."

"Edward, my boy, you really do worry too much. Bells said you worry about everything and she wasn't exaggerating. Really, calm down okay?"

"Sure Charlie. Thank you both, for everything. Now, what do you say we have some lunch?"

"It's about damn time," Emmett yelled.

"I thought I was going to die of starvation soon."

"Emmett," Charlie chided, "stop being so dramatic. You ate a whole king size bag of Doritos, a cupcake and a bag of popcorn before we came. I think you're fine."

"Whatever Dad, I'm a growing boy. Feed me!"

Charlie and I laughed heartily at Emmett's antics. We finished up lunch and I sat in my car as I called my mother.

"Mom, I need to come see you. Are you going to be home for a little while?"

"Sure Edward. Is everything okay? Are you alright? Is Bella alright?"

"Yes Mom. We are both fine. I just need to see you."

"Okay baby. Come right on. I'll see you soon."

It seemed to take forever to make it to my parent's house but I finally found myself sitting in front of my Mom at the dining room table. My family always used this table for even the smallest discussions. It had become our hub of communication.

"Okay Edward. What can I help you with?"

"Well, I need something."

"Okay," she said eyeing me nervously.

"What do you need?"

"I need Grandma Platt's engagement ring."

"Sure, I'll go get it for you. Wait," she said as it suddenly dawned on her what I had asked for.

"Does this mean what I think it means?"

"Yes Mom," I said smiling, "I'm going to ask Bella to marry me very soon."

She screamed and cried as she hugged me tightly to her.

"Oh Edward, I'm so happy. She's perfect for you. Grandma Platt would have loved her. She always loved you so much. When she found out I couldn't have children I think she was as devastated as I was. Then, when we adopted you, she was completely smitten over you. She loved you as if I had bore you myself. She would be so happy for you dear. I'm so happy for you. She's good for you."

"Thanks Mom. I love you."

"It does my heart good to hear those words. I love you too, my sweet boy. Now let's go get that ring."

After she had given me the ring, we talked a while before it was time for me to leave. This had been a good day. I was ready to ask Bella to marry me now. As soon as I could find the right time and the right way, I was going to do it. When I finally made it home that night all of my doubts and fears about asking Bella to marry me were completely erased. Bella ran to me as soon as I was halfway through the door and tackled me, telling me how much she had missed me that day. The look in her eyes before I kissed her told me that she wanted to be with me as much as I wanted to be with her. She was ready for this. We were ready for this.

Well, I hope all of you enjoyed that chapter. So, next chapter will be the engagement once I decide how he's going to do that. Thanks again for all of the reviews and adds. I'm completely thrilled over them all. Hopefully there will be no nasty FanFiction glitch this time around. Review if you like. They always make me happy and I enjoy responding to them all. Thank you to all of you for reading. Until next time……