YEA! They're finally together! Reading all your comments made me so happy! And I have to give a shout out to Nizziie for just her two word comment that inspired the name for this chapter! Hope you all enjoy!

Chapter 18: At Last

I couldn't help but smile like an idiot as I walked home from Bella's. I had already begun thinking of places to go tonight. I couldn't decide on a place to eat as I walked through my door. Just then my phone began ringing. Without looking at the call id, because I was just in that good of a mood, I answered.

"Hello?"

"!"

I held the phone away from my ear and started laughing. "Hi Alice."

"You asked her! You asked her!"

"Well good news travels fast."

She giggled. "Well I had a very frantic Bella call me as soon as you left begging me to come over and help her decide what to wear. It seems someone is nervous about going out with you."

I couldn't help but smile bigger. She was nervous? Maybe she really did like me as much as I liked her. "Well I'm sure whatever she would wear tonight would look beautiful on her."

"Awwww you're so sweet!" Alice was beaming on the other side of the phone. "Oh and congrats on your test scores! I never had any doubt in you!"

"Thanks Alice. I better call mom and dad with the news."

"You better! Mom has been on pins and needles waiting to see if you would ask Bella out."

I rolled my eyes. "I was referring to my test but I'm sure they'll be happy about tonight too."

Alice giggled. "Oh yeah. That news. Alright well I've already made to Bella's. I better go! And you better be here by eight!"

"Of course Alice. Bye."

"Bye!"

I hung up and dialed my parents' number. I first told them about my test which they were happy about, telling me they knew I could do it, blah blah, you know typical parent stuff. Then I told them the other news.

"You did?" my mother screamed.

"Esme, easy, don't bust his ear drum, he wouldn't be able to hear Bella tonight," my father said.

"Why is it everyone seems more excited about Bella and I going out tonight than my test?" I asked.

"Oh sweetie! We are excited about your test. We do you were going to do great…but this…going out with Bella…sweetie we've all been hoping you would find someone…someone to complete you. And I really believe it is Bella."

Whoa. Not what I was expecting to hear. "Now don't going planning a wedding yet mom."

Dad chuckled. "Too late son."

"Oh hush Carlisle. I haven't planned it…yet."

"Mom!"

"I'm just kidding Edward. Now on to more important questions. Where are you taking her tonight?"

I continued my conversation with my parents for about thirty minutes, talking about Bella and where I was planning on applying for medical school. I pretty much could apply anywhere; it would just come down to where I wanted to go.

I showed up to Bella's five minutes early. I knocked on the door and waited for an answer. Renee opened up the door.

"Hello Edward."

"Hello Mrs. Swan."

"Oh please Edward, you know to call me Renee. Come on in, Bella is just finishing up."

I walked in and was led into the living room. I had to smile at the books and toys that covered one corner of the room. "Take a seat. Do you want anything to drink?"

"No thank you Renee." I took a seat while she disappeared down the hallway. I noticed some pictures on the coffee table and I began examining them. There were some of Bella pregnant and then some when she had Sophee. There was also one picture of the two of them with Renee and Charlie. They looked so proud of Bella, like they were really her parents. I heard someone clear their throat and I looked up quickly. Standing in front of me was Bella's uncle.

I jumped up. "Hello Chief Swan. I'm Edward Cullen." I held my hand out.

He shook my hand. "Hello Edward." He motioned for me to sit back down. He didn't say anything; just stared. Finally he spoke up.

"So I heard you got your MCATS back today."

"Yes sir I did."

"So you're planning to go to medical school in a year?"

"Yes sir."

He nodded. "Do you know where yet?"

"No sir. I'm planning on sending in lots of applications."

He nodded again, looked down the hallway, and then turned back to me.

"So, you know about Sophee."

I nodded.

"And you didn't go running for the hills?"

I was a bit embarrassed since I somewhat had. "Um, no sir, I was shocked, but I didn't judge Bella for having a daughter. I think she is a very strong person."

Chief Swan kept looking at me. "She can't take any more hurt. She may seem tough, but she is fragile. And I think she likes you a lot," he whispered.

I couldn't help but smile at that. "Don't worry Chief Swan. I'll take good care of her."

He nodded. "Call me Charlie." He smiled a bit. "Besides, if your Alice's brother you can't be that bad."

"You got that right Charlie." Alice came dancing down the hallway.

"You're still here?" I asked.

"Of course. I had to see your face when you saw Bella."

Just then Sophee came running into the room and jumped in my lap, which shocked me a bit. "Presenting, my bootiful momma!"

I turned my head toward the doorway and saw Bella enter, and she was "bootiful". Her hair was down in waves framing her face. She had on a blue satin top that looked gorgeous against her skin. She had on a pair of dark wash skinny jeans and she was holding a cream colored light jacket in her hand. But the most beautiful thing she had on was her blush, which seemed to be growing the longer I stared at her. I stood up and walked over to her, giving her a kiss on the cheek.

"You look beautiful."

Her blush grew. "Thank you. You look very handsome."

I felt a tug on my pants leg and looked down.

"Ok mister; don't keep my mommy out too late. And be sweet to her!" Sophee said.

"Charlie!" I heard Renee shout as Charlie suppressed a laugh.

"What? I thought it would sound cute coming from her."

I laughed and got eye level with Sophee. "I promise Sophee I won't keep your mom out too late, and I will be extra sweet to her."

She smiled and hugged me tightly. I could now understand why my family, who knew Sophee, was wrapped around her finger. She was precious. I stood back up. "Ready?" I asked Bella.

"Yeah." She bent down and hugged Sophee. "I love you baby girl."

"Love you mommy!" Sophee ran over and jumped into Alice's arms

"Bye everyone," Bella said.

"Have fun you two," Renee called. I waved and ushered Bella out to my car.

"So where are we going?" she asked once we got in the car.

"I think I'm going to surprise you."

She frowned. "I'm not big on surprises."

"Well you're just going to have to get use to them with me," I said before I could filter it. Luckily, she grinned which built my confidence up. After a bit, I pulled up alongside a place called Agave. Bella started clapping.

"Oh I've wanted to go here!"

I smiled. "I'm glad you approve." I got out of my car and opened her door. She seemed a bit shocked, which made me wonder if anyone had ever treated her like a lady before. We walked in and were escorted to the table I reserved. After ordering our drinks and food, conversation seemed to follow, easily for us.

"So are you glad schools over?" I asked.

She nodded. "Oh yes. I was planning on taking some classes this summer, but I decided I want to spend time with Sophee, I not be bogged down with school work." She took a sip of her drink and I couldn't help but look at her lips.

"Yeah. Same here. I thought I could enjoy summer before my senior year and medical school took over my life."

She grinned. "Have you thought about where you're going to apply?"

"Yeah. I've thought of, of course, NYU, Columbia, Yale, Northwestern, Stanford…just to name a few," I said with a laugh.

She smiled. "Well any of those places would be lucky to have you. Have you decided what you want to focus on?"

I shrugged. "I've thought about general surgery, emergency medicine, maybe even pediatrics. I'm just not sure yet."

"Well I know you would be amazing at any of those."

I shook my head. "You think to highly of me."

"Maybe you don't think high enough of yourself."

I just stared at her. This woman truly amazed me. "You amaze me."

She began blushing. "I don't understand why."

"Maybe you don't think high enough of yourself," I quoted her.

She laughed. "Touché."

Just then our food arrived and we continued our conversation as we ate. It was so natural; like we had no each other for years. It hit me halfway though dinner that I was having dinner with my angel…the one who saved my life. To think I would never see her again, to then be eating dinner with her…on a date. I knew I would have to tell her one day that I had seen her before, but I didn't want to ruin tonight just yet. She might think I was a freak after telling her that story.

After I paid for dinner, I took her back home. When we got to the door she turned to me. "Would you like to come in for some coffee or something? The nights still young."

I grinned, knowing I wasn't ready to end tonight. "Sure."

We walked in. On our way to the kitchen we noticed Charlie and Renee sitting in the living room with worried faces.

"Hey guys. What's wrong?"

Renee looked at Charlie, and Charlie looked at us. "Sit down. You too Edward…Bella might need you."

Bella rushed to the couch. "Is it Sophee?" I took a seat next to her and grabbed her hand.

Charlie shook his head. "No, um we got a call while you were out." Charlie took a deep breath. "Your parents called tonight. They want to see you."

I sucked in a breath, and felt Bella begin to shake beside me.