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I'll let you know at the end of this chapter if this will be the last one or not. I know when I'm going to stop but I don't know how long it will take me to get there. I imagine this chapter will be fairly long. Not sure yet. Still BPOV

"What happened to him?" Dr. Carlisle asked as he walked passed me to where Edward was lying on the floor. I didn't have to speak, after he walked to him he knew in an instant.

"Isabella? Can you ready a carriage?" I never learned how. Edward always did it for me.

"I don't."

"Stay with Edward. I'll go get it then be back for Edward. We need to get him to the hospital." By the time I turned to say that was fine he was out of the house and the door was shut. I turned back to Edward again.

"See. Everything is fine now."

"I'm so sorry I did this to you Bella."

"Hush. You don't know what you're talking about." I pulled him to me and by the time I cradled his head in my arms Dr. Carlisle was back with be carriage waiting outside. That was fast. I recall it taking Edward at least ten minutes and he was fairly quick at it.

A thought just occurred to me. I didn't tell Dr. Carlisle where they kept the carriage or the horses yet they were there outside waiting.

"Let me have him. Can you keep him in the back?" I nodded and he lifted Edward from the floor with no trouble. Edward wasn't a huge person by any means but he was muscular and Carlisle wasn't lanky but he didn't seem like he could carry this big of a person with that much ease and grace.

"Isabella." Dr. Carlisle offered his hand to help me in the carriage. His hand felt like he just pulled it out a bucket of ice. "Here is Edward. Hold him close so he doesn't fall out." I nodded. I suppose he was just cold to me because I've been holding Edwards scalding body.

I didn't have time to think on the odd things about Dr. Carlisle, not when the love of my life was lying helplessly in my arms.

"I need you to wait here Isabella. I need to take Edward inside first before you come in. I will come back to get you."

"No." I looked to see Edward staring at the doctor. "I promised I wouldn't leave her side."

"Sh, Edward it's okay. I'll be there in a moment."

"No. I don't want to leave you." I leaned down and pressed my lips to his gently. He was so weak he could barely move his lips.

"Go in for me?" Edward looked at me for a moment then nodded.

"If you don't come in soon I'll come back out here."

"No you won't. You will do what Dr. Carlisle tells you Edward. Please, if you love me, do this for me." He sighed and tried to reach my lips but I leaned down again and pressed my lips to his before he would strain himself.

Dr. Carlisle smiled before he took Edward inside. I watched as Edward's eyes didn't leave mine until they turned the corner.

Before I could completely break down the doctor was in front of me again reaching out to help me down.

As we were walking inside he asked me to walk with him to his office, I agreed.

"I must confess, I arrived at your home to tell you of Elizabeth's condition. After I saw Edward it slipped my mind."

"Will he be alright? How is Elizabeth?"

"I'm afraid neither of them are doing well. Elizabeth's fever comes and goes but she is getting weaker. Edward; however, is worse." I felt the tears starting to sting my eyes.

"I can't leave him here. I can't go back to their house alone. Please let me stay."

He thought for a moment then agreed. I looked down to the floor briefly and when I stood the doctor was behind me with a hand on my shoulder. I never heard him move.

"How do you do that?" He smiled at me.

"How do I do what?"

"You..." I wasn't really sure to say. It sounds so ridiculous. "There is something about you. You're different." I was surprised when I heard him laugh. I thought I would offend him.

"Aren't we all different Isabella?" Great! Now he thinks I'm losing my mind.

"Never mind. Show me to Edward?" He nodded and opened the door.

He had a cot placed beside Elizabeth so Edward could be beside her. When I saw them Elizabeth was reaching over with a cloth patting Edward's face.

"Allow me to help." I reached for the cloth and Elizabeth smiled although it didn't reach her eyes.

"Thank you dear."

"Since you are here with them Isabella I'm going to tend to another patient for a moment. I'll be back to check on them." I nodded

"There is something odd about that doctor." I looked over to see Elizabeth with her brows together in confusion.

"I agree." I stopped patting Edwards face when I turned to her and she looked up at me.

"Please, tend to Edward dear."

"Yes mam."

"Be...Bella?" Edwards eyes were searching the room for me.

"I'm right here." He held out his hand, I took it, his eyes closed and his hand slipped from mine. I felt a few of the tears fall.

"Don't worry yourself dear. I believe Dr. Carlisle will be able to help him." She seemed convinced.

I smiled at her and put my hand on her forehead.

"Rest. I'll watch over you and Edward." Only a moment later she was asleep.

"I've been trying to get her to sleep for hours." Dr. Carlisle was behind me.

"She seems convinced you can save Edward." He looked uncomfortable for a moment then composed himself.

"I'll do my best. Do you mind if I sit?" He was pointing to Edwards bed.

"No."

"He seems like a wonderful young man."

"He is. Dr. Carlisle..." He cut me off.

"Please, just call me Carlisle."

"Carlisle, what exactly is wrong with them?"

"Some type of influenza. It spreads quickly. I'm surprised Edward is still alive to be honest, I noticed his symptoms when he brought his mother in."

"Why didn't you help him then? He could be fine right now!" I couldn't help but raise my voice. He knew Edward had been sick but said nothing.

"There is no cure Isabella. I feel I should no longer hide this from you. We just try to make the patients as comfortable as we can."

"So this is pointless? Him being here? He could be with me at home but you keep him here when it does no good?"

"I... I might have a way to save him Isabella. I'm not sure just yet, but it's a possibility."

"How?"

"I cannot tell you."

"Okay." I was frustrated. Why was he saying things like that only to not explain what he means.

"You will be here for a while, do you have something to occupy your time?" I shook my head.

"Do you like to read? I have several books in my office that I've collect over the years. You can browse through them if you would like."

"Thank you."

"Help yourself to whatever you like." I started towards his office.

CPOV

Isabella walked out of the room. I believe she is suspecting me of something. She doesn't know what I am but she does notice things other humans never pay attention to. She is observant...too observant.

"Doctor?"

"I thought you were sleeping Elizabeth." I knew she wasn't. Her breathing was too heavy.

"Help my son. Please." I grew closer to Elizabeth during her stay. She is a very kind woman.

"I will do what I can Elizabeth. Please rest. It will not do well for you to be stressed."

"Save my Edward."

"I'll do everything in my power." She looked deeply into my eyes and gave me a pointed look.

"Yes, do everything in your power." I stood there for a moment. I didn't know what to say. Surely she didn't know. She couldn't. I haven't slipped around her.

"I will try. Now please rest." I knew she was asleep this time.

BPOV

As I entered his office I went straight for the bookshelf. I noticed a very old very large book, it had dust on it and was bound by straps of leather.

I pulled it out of the shelf. Endless Night-Legends of the Undead

What a load of rubbish. I started to push the book back on the shelf but it slipped from my grip and fell to the floor. I bent down to pick it up when I noticed the page it opened to.

...of the many undead around the world. The North Americas know these demons to be Vampires. They have pale, cold skin, super strength, speed, and senses. These are the most graceful of the undead and also the most powerful.

I stopped reading. I shoved that book back in the shelf and grabbed a random copy of a book and started back to where Edward and Elizabeth were. My mind was wondering the whole way back.

It was just a convenience. He picked Edward up easily because he is stronger than he looks, his skin was ice cold because he had just come from the chill of outside. He could be albino and his grace could come from years of playing a sport or something which allows him to sneak around and not be heard, it also made him a very fast runner I suppose. Besides, vampires drink blood right? Why would he be working at a hospital if he was?

"Did you find a book you like?" Carlisle asked me. I couldn't help but notice the pale skin even more. All the odd little things about him seemed so much more obvious to me now than before.

No. I'm just letting things get to my head.

"Isabella? Do you feel alright?"

Oh, I forgot he was talking to me. "Yes sorry. I was day dreaming I suppose." I could tell he was suspicious of me, but not as much as I as of him. "Actually, can I talk to you a moment"

"Of course. My office?"

"Yes." I leaned towards Edward and kissed him before I left. He still wasn't responding to anything yet. "I'll be back Edward."

We walked to his office, my heart was pounding. What if he is a vampire? What if he knew I suspected this of him and I was his victim?

I didn't have time to change plans now, we were in his office.

"What can I help you with Isabella?" I walked towards the shelf and pulled the book out again and sat it on his desk in front of him. "Do you like this book?"

"Carlisle. I know something is different about you. I'll be honest and tell you I don't know if you are what this book says but, there are a lot of similarities."

"Are you afraid?" I looked to him. My heart started pounding hard.

"Honestly?" He nodded "Yes."

"You don't need to be. I won't hurt you. I knew you suspected something of me. So does Elizabeth. I must not do well of trying not to be conspicuous." He gave a soft chuckle.

I am sure anyone that had eyes could see my heart pounding in my chest.

"Listen to your heart. Are you alright Isabella?" I didn't realize I had been standing in the same spot until he came and put his hand on my shoulder when I backed away.

"I'm not going to harm you. I promise. Long story short, I do not prey on humans. I found another source." I was still focused on him being able to hear my heart, I knew it was loud but I thought I was exaggerating.

"You can hear my heart?" He gave a soft chuckle again.

"I can. And if you do not calm yourself you will be in a bed between Elizabeth and Edward."

"So you are a...uh...what it says in the book?"

"Yes. I am a vampire."

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So there will be one more chapter after this. I shall start on it as soon as this is posted. If I can get it done soon I will try to post the first chapter of the sequel!!!

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