AN- So sorry it took ages (again) to post holidays are coming up so there should be a few chapters close in the near future. Oh and for anyone interesting while I wasnt typing this chapter I was in fact...(dramatic pause) thinking up the sequel!! Exciting I know so keep reading hope you enjoy it!

I woke up with a start; it felt like I had jumped out of my body and suddenly been dragged back in. I looked around in confusion for a moment until it all came flooding back. I had woken up far too many times in this bed; his bed.

I tried to remember actually falling asleep in his bed but I couldn't. He must have moved me in the night. Getting up with a yawn I stretched, suddenly remembering Edward. He must have been so worried! I left suddenly last night and didn't come home; I prayed he didn't remember what had happened last time. Walking out into the kitchen I looked down at a small note he had left. I read the large scrawl, sighing in frustration.

Bella,

I'm off patrolling so I'll be back in a few hours.

Don't worry; I talked to your leech about what happened so it's all okay.

Make yourself at home, I'll be back soon.

Jacob

Well really, what had I expected? That he would drop all his duties with the pack for me? No; that wasn't a fair thing to ask. Grabbing the ready made bowl of cereal Jacob had left next to his note I began chewing absentmindedly. When would he be back? He couldn't seriously expect me to stay here all day did he?

Getting up again I decided to go for a walk down on the beach. The front door was locked and when I couldn't find a key I headed for the back door.

It was locked too.

I went on a mission going from door to door trying to get out.

Everything was locked.

Frowning in confusion I retraced my steps going and trying out all the windows.

"What the fu-!" I yelled in frustration when I realised the last window was like all the others; locked.

Had he done this on purpose?

No; that was a stupid question. Of course he had done this on purpose!

Why?

What was the point in locking me in his house; was he planning on keeping me here captive until this baby was born?

Rummaging through my bag, which was still on the bench where I'd left it, I prayed Jacob had forgotten about my phone. I jumped in triumph as my hand grasped and pulled it out. It felt so much lighter than I expected until I suddenly realised what he had done.

"Yeah real smart Jacob; take the freaking battery out why don't you…" I hissed under my breath, throwing my phone and storming off.

"When you get back I swear-"

Flopping on the couch I wondered how I had been sucked in. Why had I listened to him and stayed over; how stupid could I get? A kick seemed to respond to my question as I smiled looking down at my stomach. Maybe it could hear me after all.

The door swung open quietly as I heard Jacob walk in. He looked sheepish as he met my angry glare.

"What the hell Jacob!" I yelled, jumping up from the couch. It had been a few hours since I had woken up and my annoyance had been steadily growing.

"I told you to make yourself at home…" He mumbled guiltily.

"You left me here for hours and locked everything; what were you thinking?!"

"I'm sorry I didn't think I would be out that long. Please, let me make it up to you."

I rolled my eyes, folding my arms across my body as I waited for him to continue.

"Let's go to the beach or something… clear our heads…" He held out his hand expectantly hoping I would take it. I let out a long exasperated sigh before finally taking his hand and letting him lead me out the door.

'Sucked in again!' My subconscious laughed at me as I grumbled in response.

Yeah I was a sucker for him; I couldn't help it.

Our hands entwined casually as we wandered down to the beach. Silence surrounded us as I mulled it all over in my head until Jacob broke the quiet.

"Bella, there's something I need to talk to you about…" he began but trailed off looking out to the ocean. I looked up at him confused and waiting for more.

"It's just when you… have the baby…"

"What is it Jacob?" I pressed

"Will I… will I ever see you again?" The last of the sentence came out in a slur but when I looking into his eyes I understood his worries.

I put on a smile trying to look happy but the question gnawed away inside me.

"Of course you will Jacob. What made you think that?"

Would I ever see him again? I had always expected I would but what if something happened to the baby? What if it didn't want to know Jacob? What about Charlie? What if when he found out he was so angry I never saw him again? There were so many other possibilities I didn't want to consider as I waited for his explanation.

"It's just what if something happens with the baby, or Charlie… or Edward…" He seemed to cringe at the last name. Something had happened at the hospital with them that hadn't been resolved, I just knew it. I grabbed his other hand, forcing him to look at me.

"Jacob, you will see me again and I'll make sure of it. If you want to we could even set up regular visits or something." Okay so maybe I was pushing it but I couldn't help myself; watching his face light up at the idea was such a great feeling.

"Really? Wow, that would be great!" He grabbed me suddenly, wrapping his long arms tightly around my body. As we pulled away and kept walking he seemed to glow.

"So how is bubs?" He asked casually, his eyes torn between me and my stomach. I was wearing one of Alice's shirt choices and I had to admit it was doing its job; if I didn't know any better I wouldn't have guessed what was going on.

I froze looking at him wide eyed.

"Bubs?" I asked in shock as he looked down embarrassed.

"Oh yeah, it's just a thing I came up with and it kind of stuck…" He mumbled, still not looking up as I laughed quietly.

"Well 'bubs' is doing very well… they've even started kicking" I smiled as he looked up excitedly. I held his hand to my stomach hoping Jacob would be as lucky as Edward had been. We waited, happily frozen on the beach and really connecting for the first time in a while.

"So Jacob, what do you think? Boy or girl?" I asked.

He frowned not looking up thinking the question through. After a moment he returned my gaze still frowning.

"I…can't choose. A boy… a girl… both… three... Hell, I really don't know! How about you; what do you think?" He laughed as I thought about what he said.

"A girl… no a boy… no a girl… Oh I don't know either. How are we meant to choose anyway?" We both jumped in surprise as a sudden kick hit. Jacob looked down in amazement as another kick followed this time harder. When a third came I was starting to feel a searing pain.

"Jacob…" I gasped as his eyes flickered up, his excitement turning to worry instantaneously.

"What is it Bella!?"

"Baby… kicking really hard… pain…" Was all I could manage as I bent over in agony. Each kick felt like I was being stabbed. Before I knew what was going on, Jacob had swept me up into his arms and was running.

"I need to get you home now!" He yelled, speeding up as we entered the thick forest. I curled up in his hot arms with a tear rolling down my cheek. What was happening?

I didn't know how long it had been but soon we were in front of the Cullen's white house. There was no time for pleasantries as Jacob burst through the door, Edward instantly joining him with Carlisle.

"What happened?" Carlisle asked in shock, examining my convulsing frame.

"I…I don't know. One minute the baby was kicking next thing I knew she was in agony." Jacob said, placing me gently on the couch and hovering nervously.

Edward was at my side, holding my hand tightly, pulling up at my top a faint purple mark was beginning to show as he gasped. Carlisle was on my other side pulling out medical equipment I couldn't name. He stuck a needle in my arm quickly as I felt everything go numb. My eye lids fluttered as Edward cooed me to rest; I obliged instantly.

I opened my eyes to a wide field covered in white mist.

"Ah crap!" I muttered. If my memory served me correctly I'd been here before. My heart beat picked up and I gulped; I knew I didn't want to be back here ever if I could help it. How could I be in this limbo place again; I wasn't dead was I?

"Your right about that; luckily your not here for the same reason today" A soft familiar voice answered my mental question. I spun around fluently coming face to face with her.

"Serenity!" I yelled in amazement. "What am I doing here?"

"I was told you needed a bit of guidance and seeing as you were already unconscious I though I'd pay a 'visit'" She answered with a smile; her presence seemed to calm me instantly.

"The baby?"

"That baby is going to test your limits Bella. This pain is only the first obstacle you will face, remember that."

"What do you mean?"

"I mean you're going to have to overcome a lot of problems; and during the pregnancy isn't the only time either. You're in for a tough time."

I gulped and nodded; I knew I would be able to handle it.

"I know you can handle it Bella but just remember; take care of your body, take care of your family and take care of the life you're carrying."

I nodded again, not trusting my voice. What should I be expecting – the worst – how did I always get sucked into these things?

Her laughter sounded like tinkling bells as she took my hands.

"I don't know how you get in these things Bella but trust me, it will be worth it. What you get out of this will be well worth the pain and trouble. Who knows you might be in for a… surprise." She embraced me silently before I had a chance to question her further.

"Good luck" she whispered.

I felt groggy as I awoke and my eyes focused in. Edward was still at my side. His face was grave but suddenly lightened as he saw me stare at him.

"Oh thank God" He muttered, holding onto me tightly. Jacob standing beside him seemed equally as pleased but expressed it in a different set of words.

"Jacob" I scowled before breaking into a smile. I couldn't feel any pain.

"What happened?" I asked, pulling myself into a sitting position on the couch.

"You blacked out after Carlisle gave you some anaesthetic but the baby has calmed down now." Jacob recited, kneeling near my stomach. My hand traced the now obvious bruise on my lower abdomen absentmindedly as I listened and nodded.

"What does that mean?"

"Carlisle seems to think the baby is growing at a normal rate but has developed a few traits from Jacob" Edward shook his head, "Either that or…"

"Or what?"

"Or there's something going on that we can't see"

"What do you mean you can't see?"

"We tried to do another ultrasound but there was nothing; that thing is protected or something because we couldn't get a single clear image."

"There's going to be a lot of problems guys, we're just going to have to get through it; trust me it'll be worth it." I smiled… Serenity once again saves my sanity.

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