"Okay now turn around" Alice ordered as I clumsily spun in a slow circle.

"Perfect!" she said clapping her hands as I slumped into the closest chair.

"Can I go change now?" I asked, sighing in exhaustion.

"Go for it" Alice said idly. She was already busy with some of my other clothes.

Standing up, I rushed to the bathroom before Alice had a chance to change her mind. I gratefully stepped into the shower and let the hot water pound on my tired body.

Alice had been forcing me to try on every piece of clothing we had bought that would fit at the moment. Some had been quickly discarded and others Alice had jumped up and down excitedly at. After a few different outfits I had lost focus completely. It got to the point where I stood there and Alice pulled pieces on and off me.

Edward had lost the other fight against Alice about all the other items she had bought. He was now waiting for the next truck load of furniture to come in. Although he seemed annoyed by Alice's outburst I could secretly see his excitement. Of all the things I had expected to come of this pregnancy Edward's enthusiasm wasn't one of them. There was a lot to worry about and nobody truly knew how this baby would turn out but for now I was happy to be excited. I knew Edward would be mulling it over again and again in his head but he almost seemed as happy as I was. This could be the baby I never expected to have. Maybe it would all work out; we could live as a family together and when it was old enough we would turn it into a vampire too… maybe it would all end happily ever after.

I smiled at these thoughts as I examined my body properly for the first time in ages. I gasped in shock as I focused on my stomach; it was expanding rapidly. My hand ran over the bump feeling its silhouette. My hand froze resting on the middle as my mind raced.

Was that a kick?

Wait…

No… it couldn't have been.

Despite the doubts swarming my mind my hand stayed frozen as I subconsciously held my breath and waited expectantly, almost hopefully.

I was sure I stood there for another ten minutes under the showers hot steam with no result. I eventually gave up and stepped out, my body red and raw. I stood in front of the mirror, my heart pounding. With a front on view you couldn't tell the difference but to the side… wow. It wasn't much but it was enough to send a hot flash though my body. There was a nice round bump, now noticeable if I wasn't wearing anything.

My mind flashed back to my last problem… how was I going to keep covering this up?

'Don't think about it Bella!' I hissed at myself as I sighed, forcing myself to look away. 'Just enjoy this while you can.'

A soft knock came from the door as I jumped, startled slightly.

"Yes…?" My voice came out in a hoarse whisper once again chocked up in emotions. Stupid pregnancy hormones.

"Bella are you okay in there? Jasper was getting a lot of mixed emotions." Edward's soft but concerned voiced filled the room. I wrapped a towel around me and opened the door a crack, smiling. He seemed startled at my apparent lack of clothing but kept his thoughts to himself.

"I'm fine Edward… I just thought I felt a…"

"A what?" He asked confused, raising an eye brow at me.

"A kick…" I admitted, almost embarrassed. He smiled softly as his hands almost went to my stomach just as I had done.

"This early?" He asked; not doubtfully but confused. I felt my body fall into his arms as overwhelming emotions flooded through me.

"I… I don't know… I don't know about anything. Is it possible?" The questions came out in a long string, not making any sense. We both sat there in silence for a moment until it happened; another kick. I jumped in surprise and felt Edward do the same.

"Did you feel that?" I asked him excitedly, trying to keep my voice level. Could this really be happening?

He smiled eagerly back at me.

"A kick," he confirmed.

We stood frozen, waiting for anything else from the baby. Our patience was rewarded as another kick came shortly.

"Wow…" I breathed out as I saw Carlisle silently glide towards us.

"What's all the excitement about?" He asked professionally as we both stood there, amazed.

"A kick…" Edward managed to whisper, his eye locked with mine flashing.

He seemed to click into doctor mode as he traced my stomach steadily. After making his appraisal he stood there as astounded as we were.

"I think we need to do another ultrasound Bella. This baby is developing at a very fast rate."

I nodded, not taking in what he said as he laughed quietly, walking backwards.

"I'll talk to you when you're less… distracted"

"Edward…" I breathed looking up at him breathless, "We're going to have a baby."

He looked down, he wasn't breathing either.

"A baby…" He agreed almost blown away by the idea. "I guess I do owe that mutt something after all…"

"The baby we never thought we could have…"

"This is too surreal…"

I wrapped myself in his grip as we stood there in a moment of pure amazement. Alice tip toed up the stairs just as we pulled apart.

"Here Bella you better put this on and then tell me all about it." She chirped, practically bouncing.

As promised, Carlisle gave me another ultrasound after the astonishment had subsided slightly. To my amazement, he actually managed to bring the machine to the house. Edward sat next to me, holding my hand while Carlisle looked at the images on the screen. Edward nodded as Carlisle explained things but I had no idea what was going on.

"This baby is growing at an exceptional rate" Carlisle started to explain it clear English this time.

"I don't think you will be having the normal 9 month pregnancy, what with the werewolf in it. I don't know what to think."

"What are the chances of it becoming a werewolf?" Edward asked suddenly.

Carlisle simply shrugged, "I really don't know. Were just going to have to sit here wait and find out."

Their medical jargon started up again as I sat there patiently confused.

"Oh wow Bella it's a baby-" Edward began just as I covered his mouth with my hands, shooshing him.

"I want it to be a surprise!" I exclaimed for the second time in a row. He laughed happily, kissing me. As we pulled apart I looked at him in shock.

"Wow, what was that for?"

"I'm just really happy Bella; I can't believe this is happening!"

"I can't believe this is happening either. We're going to be parents!" His face suddenly went sullen as Carlisle stepped out of the room.

"Edward what is it?"

"What's going to happen with the werewolf?"

I froze as the realization passed over me. I hadn't even thought about Jacob in the middle of all this excitement.

"Oh my… I hadn't even considered Jacob. "I guess I'm going to have to talk to him about it."

"I know…" He answered unhappily, "He's going to ruin this, I can tell."

"No he's not Edward! I'll work it out and then we can get on with life and be happy!" I tried to get him to smile, unsuccessfully.

"It'll all work out Edward, really."

"It's not the only issue you know-" Again I put my hand to his lips, quieting him instantly.

"It's going to be fine, don't let Jacob ruin this for us. Just be happy." My lips met with his again as my world went peaceful… everything would be fine… right?

AN- Can anyone guess what gender the baby is? Give me your thoughts; I want to see if anyone can guess it for the right reasons.