A/N: Wow, I really suck at life. Things have been crazy, I was moving. So... here's the last of my story! I may continue on with the next, I'm about 10 chapters in, but I kind of got stuck & I don't want to leave you guys hanging, so I'll post it if I figure out an end.

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Epilogue

Bella sat with Esme as she painted, in awe of her talent. Her painting was far more beautiful than the actual sunset before them. Her head rested on Esme's shoulder.

"You're so talented, Mom," Bella complimented. She felt a little awkward at first, calling her "Mom", but it wasn't long before it felt completely natural.

"Well, thank you, dear. Artistry tends to come easy to our kind - like Edward & his music." Bella nodded, though she didn't know that Edward was musical. "Why don't you try to paint this?" she said, motioning to the thick clouds streaked with pink & orange from the sunset. "This is my favorite landscape to paint." Bella hesitantly took the paper & palate from Esme & stared at the sky.

She touched the brush to the paper & let the shapes begin to take form, & realized that she did, in fact, have talent. Though her painting was no where near as good as Esme's, she felt proud of herself.

"That is just lovely!" Esme exclaimed, & Bella would have blushed if there were any blood within her veins to rush to her cheeks.

"I think I'll let you take it from here," she said, handing the paints & papers back to Esme, who continued on her own painting. Bella walked smoothly to Carlisle's study, & he looked up from the book he was reading.

"Hello, sweetheart," he poke smoothly. He was her father now, & she knew that he loved her, as she loved him. "Have a seat." She sat down next to him & he smiled. He was such a handsome man, & she was proud to call him her father. "Have you thought about what we talked about?"

"Yes, I have, actually. & I've decided that I would like very much to stay here. I can't imagine going anywhere else now, you are my family." He smiled again.

"I'm so glad." He meant it. He rose, & so did she, & he met her with a big hug, exuding parental warmth & love. "Welcome to the family."

Bella went downstairs, & found Edward sitting at the piano, not playing, but simply brushing his long fingers lightly over the ivory, wrapped in thought. She sat down next to him & he placed a gentle kiss on the lips.

"Play for me," she requested in a whisper. He smiled.

"I'm glad you asked. I wrote something for you." A wide smile spread across her face. His fingers danced over the keys, looking more graceful than a ballet. But more beautiful than simply watching, was the most lovely lullaby she had ever heard. The music filled the room & surrounded her, & she listened in awe, closing her eyes. The song was intricate & divine, positively the best piece of music ever written. She opened her eyes only once he finished, the last note high & poignant, hovering above them.

"Edward, that was... amazing. You wrote that for me?" He smiled, making her insides flutter.

"Of course. I've never felt more inspired." He ran his fingers through her hair. "Do you love me, Bella?"

"You know I do," she whispered. He smiled & kissed her lips.

"Then will you do something for me?" he whispered against her mouth.

"Anything," she breathed. He slid from the bench, positioning himself on one knee in front of her. He pulled a small black velvet box from his pocket, & opened it, facing her.

"Will you marry me?" Her jaw dropped. This had to be a dream.

"Are-are you serious?" His gaze penetrated her.

"I've never been more serious about anything."

"Yes!" she exclaimed. "Oh, Edward, yes, yes, yes!" He slipped the ornate diamond ring on her finger, & kissed her passionately. They broke their kiss when an excited scream was heard from upstairs, & who else would it come from but Alice? She ran down the stairs, kissing them both on the cheek. Not having said a word, she ran back up the stairs. Edward & Bella were grinning, their foreheads pressed together, when the rest of the family came downstairs to meet them.

"Edward & Bella have an announcement to make!" Alice exclaimed, giddy & impatient. Everyone looked expectant, though they all had a pretty fair idea of what the news was.

"Let me guess..." Emmett said sarcastically, smiling.

"We're engaged!" Edward grinned, & there was excitement all around.

"You don't know how long I've waited for Edward to find you," Esme said, looking as if she were about to cry, but of course, she didn't. Emmett flung himself at Bella, crushing her in a bear hug, making it impossible to breathe, but the burst of brotherly affection was so pure, that she didn't mind. Then he repeated the same with Edward. They recieved hugs & kissed from Carlisle, Esme, Jasper, & of course Alice, the most affectionate of them all. Rose was last, & she took Bella's face in her hands.

"I am so happy for you!" She exclaimed, & Wrapped Bella in her arms. She knew then that she had been one-hundred percent accepted, & she felt more happy than she ever thought possible. She had everything she could ever want - loving parents, amazing brothers & sisters, the hand of the love of her life, & an eternity to spend with them.

A few short weeks later, the family moved to England, & began planning the wedding.

FIN