AN: Sorry for the delay with this chapter guys. I've been working on a new story with my cousin, which we're hoping to post in a few days, under the name 'Suckers for Twilight.' I'll put the summary at the bottom of the next chapter if you're interested in checking it out.

Dedicated as always to Drish, without whom, this story would suck. Thanks Hun!

Disclaimer: Sadly, I don't own it…

Last chapter

"Hello Bella." Officer Dillion greeted me. I went to stand up and Edward reached out a hand to help me. I grabbed it and he pulled me up.

"Hello." I said hesitantly.

"We were wondering if we could have a word with you in private, it's about your stepmother."

B POV

I sat in the lounge room with Officers Banks and Dillion, beside me Esme firmly gripped my hand.

"So, what's this about?" I asked, trying desperately to mask my fear.

"We visited with your stepmother, she's denying the charges Bella, and she claims you did this to yourself." Officer Banks told me, gesturing to my face.

"What, no, I would never!" I whispered frantically. The officers just looked at my sympathetically.

"A court date has been set, two weeks from now." Officer Dillion informed us.

"So what do we do until then?" Esme asked.

"Well Bella will be placed in a suitable home until the trial. I must warn you, without any real evidence, chances of Bella winning this case are slim." Esme's hold on my hand tightened.

"She can stay here." She told the officers.

"Are you sure madam?" Officer Dillion asked.

"Or course."

"What happens if they believe Victoria?" I asked.

"You would be returned to her custody." Officer Banks told me. I froze and Esme's gripped tightened painfully.

"Ok, guess we'll see you in two weeks. Take care Bella." Officer Dillion said, smiling at me. I nodded my thanks as the officers got up from the couch. I couldn't imagine going back and I couldn't believe Victoria was doing this, wait who am I kidding, of course she would be doing this. I swiped at the tears that had begun to form in the corners of my eyes, put on a smile and got up from the couch I had been sitting on. Then I followed Esme and the officers out the front door. After they were gone, Esme turned to me.

"How are you?" she asked.

"I'm fine." I told her, yeah, just fine…

E POV

"What do you think they want?" Emmett asked. We were all sitting around the back yard waiting for Bella and Esme to come back out. I had wanted to go with Bella, but Esme had thought it better she go. I sighed; the waiting was driving my insane.

"I don't know I just hope it's not bad." Carlisle answered Emmett.

"I have a feeling it is bad, real bad." Alice whispered next to me. Jasper reached out and took her hand in his.

"I'm sure it's nothing, just an update or something." Rosalie said, trying her best to assure us all. I jumped to my feet as the back door opened and Esme and Bella stepped out. I made to walk to Bella, but hesitated as Esme began to speak.

"So what does everyone feel like for dinner tonight?" she asked, it was silent as we all stared at her in disbelief.

"Well if the games over I guess you'd better start packing it up, then come inside and help me with dinner." We all continued to stare.

"Well come on." She told us. Quickly my siblings jumped from where they had been sitting and with a backward glance at Bella, started to walk back over to our makeshift baseball diamond. Carlisle followed Esme inside; I however stayed where I was. Bella stood staring out at the trees, an almost painful expression on her face. I walked over to her.

"Bella?" I whispered softly.

"I don't want to go back." She whispered, a sob catching in her throat.

"Go back, who said anything about going back?" I demanded.

"Victoria is claiming that I have 'mental' issues, that I did this to myself." She said. Tears were streaming down her face.

"Oh Bella." I said wrapping her gently in my arms. She pulled away and started to wipe frantically at her tears.

"I don't want to cry, all I ever do is cry." She said, almost hysterically.

"Shh. It's ok to cry Bella." I said and pulling her back into my arms.

"Why do you want to be with me Edward, I'm a wreck." She moaned.

"No you're not. You're perfect." I told her. She looked up at me with her beautiful big brown eyes that were shinning with tears.

"You can't really think that?" she told me.

"I do." I told her, and before I could stop myself, I leant down and kissed her softly on her lips. This kiss was unlike any I'd experienced before, it was perfect, although a little wet, it was still perfect, she was perfect.

AN: Chapter 12! Please review Guys, I was stoked with the feedback last chapter, please review!!