Hi, here's the baby shower chapter. I'm so excited! I actually wrote a semi-long chapter! I hope you enjoy!

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disclaimer - I don't own Twilight, New Moon, or Eclipse. Stephenie Meyer does.

Chapter 12 – Shower X Two

I was told to busy myself while Alice and Rosalie prepared for my baby shower. Since I could barely stay standing for more than five minutes at a time, I sat on the bed in Alice and Jasper's room watching soap operas. I heard Alice yell something at Rosalie, and soon they were both screaming at each other. They'd been at it all day; vampire tensions were high.

The people planning to attend the shower were Alice, Rosalie, Esme, Emily, Jessica, Angela, Serena (from work), and Julia (from work also). Apparently, the guys in La Push had a little celebration on their side of the line too. I heard a crash and contemplated going down to check on them, but decided against it. Going down there right now would probably tick Alice off even more.

Two hours later, Esme came up the stairs and escorted me down (just so I didn't fall and hurt myself and or the babies). I gasped when I saw the living room. It was so cute! There was baby clothing all over the place. It was so awesome that there weren't only pink decorations, but blue, green, yellow, and purple around the room. I was shown the tour. There was chairs set up in the living room for gifts and games. In the kitchen, the counter was full of food, and an extra little table for Serena and Julia's kids (both 10 years old).

The doorbell chimed as I was sitting down in the vastly decorated "pregnant" chair. Alice danced to the door and opened it excitedly. Angela stood shyly with something tucked lightly behind her back. I smiled and stood up, not caring about my aching back. She smiled and walked timidly over the threshold. She then tried to give me a hug. I laughed and said, " Looks like I'm getting just a smidge too big for hugs." She smiled and said, " Not at all. How about a sideways hug?" I nodded and she hugged me from the side. I smiled and said, " Perfect."

Soon everyone had arrived and we were all munching on a variety of snacks. Well, everyone who was human was snacking. Of course, Esme, Alice, and Rosalie had their food props, but I saw them toss the food into trash bags at their feet. Rosalie stood and said, " Hey, I want to say something." I felt my eyebrows crinkle. I expected Alice to give a speech.

Rosalie turned to me and said, " I know we've never been the best of friends…or friends at all. I know that you've always tried to be friendly, and I know I can be very stubborn and snobby at times, but that's not the point. I was hoping that you and I could start over."

I felt a tear slip down my face, and I nodded. She smiled and Alice jumped up saying, " Ok, enough of this. Who's ready for baby shower fun?!" Everybody squealed in excitement. Ok, people like babies way too much. Alice and Rosalie excused themselves as they went to the kitchen to retrieve the first game. They brought in a tray of ice cubes in bathroom cups. Alice explained as she passed them around, " Ok, there is a baby figurine frozen in the ice cube. The first person that gets the baby free from the ice cube has to yell at the top of their lungs 'My water just broke'. The only restrictions are that you can't put the ice cube in your mouth, run it under hot water, or put it in the microwave. Any other thing you do is perfectly acceptable."

I smiled, knowing this game was Alice's idea. Once all the ice cubes were passed out, she added, " Ok. Just watch your ice cube carefully. Now, we'll play our next game while this one's going on." Esme brought out four diapers. Rosalie passed out a paper to everyone. Esme explained, " Ok. Each diaper is numbered. The sheet you have has ten different chocolate bars listed. You have to find out which diaper has which kind of chocolate. You can use all of your possible senses to know which chocolate is in the diaper."

The game started, and the diapers were passed around. The list consisted of the following chocolate bars: Baby Ruth, Reece's Cups, Three Musketeers, Hershey's Milk Chocolate, Almond Joy, Kit Kat, Snickers, Good Bar, Crunch, and Milky Way. As they came around, I sniffed them, baffled. I couldn't tell a single one apart. Everyone cheered as Emily took a bite out of one. Alice snapped a picture and got that look on her face that said 'blackmail'.

I ended up losing, and Emily won (only because she tasted them). Rosalie gave Emily a little bag with a candle in it. She was getting the next game from the kitchen when Angela timidly yelled, " My water just broke!" Alice said, " No way! We tested the time on this game four times!" Angela said quietly, " Well…you said no microwave, no hot water, and no mouth. I didn't use any of those. I poured my drink into the cup; ice melts faster in carbonated drinks."

Alice was totally flabbergasted that a human outsmarted her. Angela received her prize, and Rosalie returned with the next game. It was a quiz about me. Alice had me fill out the key as everyone else did her best. Alice asked the questions, " What is Bella's favorite food?"

I answered, " Cereal."

Three people raised their hands with the right answer.

" What is Bella's favorite book?"

" Wurthering Heights."

Eight people.

" Where does Bella's mom and step-dad live?"

" Jacksonville, Florida."

Seven people.

The person who won was Alice, of course. Esme said excitedly, " Present time!" I knew this was the part that I was excited about, but at the same time dreaded. I got Jessica's present first; it was a basket of bathroom things for the babies. Then I opened Serena's; it was baby clothes. Emily got me a three-seat stroller, Angela got baby carriers, and Julia got formula and bottles.

Alice came out with two huge presents; the first was a crib, and the second was a baby boy blue comforter. Rosalie came out with another set of presents; it was a crib and a baby girl purple comforter. Esme came out with the last; it was another crib and a baby girl pink comforter. I smiled and said, " Thank you everyone." After everyone departed, Esme said, " There are a few more presents." I groaned, " You guys didn't have to get me anything else." She smiled and said, " The rest of the family wanted to get you some things."

Alice carried out four presents. I opened the one wrapped in blue first; there was a blue grizzly bear stuffy, a pink grizzly bear stuffy, and a purple grizzly bear stuffy. I read the card. It said: Never forget your vampire brothers. I smiled and moved on to the next one. It was wrapped in yellow, and inside was three bibs. One was purple, one was pink, and one was blue. It read An apple a day keeps the doctor away. I knew it was Carlisle's gift. The green wrapped one had a single stress ball inside. There was a note that read: Keep your mood healthy. Keep your emotions in check. Use this when you feel you're about to go psycho. I knew this was form Jasper.

The last one was wrapped in silver. I gulped. Maybe it's just a present from the whole family. I pulled the shiny paper off, and opened the box inside. It was a white and silver music box. Little lambs were printed on the outside. I felt a tear slip down my cheek as I opened it; a little lion twirled around. I recognized the song playing; it was my lullaby. A little note was inside of the box also. I opened it, immediately recognizing the script. Bella. I just wanted you to remember me someway. I also know how every time I hummed this song to you, it knocked you out. Maybe it'll do the same to your kids. Don't forget me. I'm sorry. I love you. Edward.

I wiped away the tears trailing down my cheeks when I heard footsteps outside. The guys appeared, and all stopped in the living room to ask, " How was the shower?" I gave a monotonous, " It was good." I then let my emotions slip and started letting the tears flow. " Thank you guys for still being here for me even though I'm carrying werewolf children."

Emmett smiled and said, " Anything for our little sis." I smiled, and talked to Alice and Rosalie while helping them clean up. Then, before I left, I waddled up to Edward's room. I put my hand up to knock, but I heard a musical, " Come in." I opened the door hesitantly and looked in. Edward was sitting on the couch listening to the Moonlight Sonata. I closed my eyes and let the story it told unfold in my mind. I saw forbidden love, and struggle to keep love going. Eventually, as the song ended, the love went sadly away. I realized this song told Edward and my story perfectly.

After the song ended, I asked, " Do you really still love me? You told me you didn't when you left." He kept his head to the floor as he whispered, " Yes. I didn't want to tell that lie, but I only did it to protect you." I smiled and said, " Thank you for the music box. I'm sure the babies will love it." He nodded and said, " The lion and the lamb is so you never forget because I'll never be able to forget you."

I stood up and barely whispered, " Thank you for everything Edward." I opened the door, and I swear I heard him say, " I'll always be here." I let a tear slip as I closed the door behind me. I pasted on a smile as I walked downstairs slowly, and the guys had already loaded all of the baby things in the truck. Jasper said, " Bella, it's not good to hide your emotions. That's how people go crazy."

I smiled even wider and said, " My true emotions will show when I'm on my way home." Concern shone in his eyes as he said, " Just don't get so worked up that you run off the road, ok?"

I rolled my eyes and said, " I promise." He nodded, and I drove home. When I went into the garage, all was dark. Then, lights came on and all the werewolves were cheering. Jacob said, " Ok, the guys just wanted to have a little celebration. I hope you're not partied out." I said, " Of course not."

Emily brought out food and we watched the guys go wild. I talked with her forever, but soon Sam said, " We all have a present for you." I shook my head and said, " No. You guys shouldn't have gotten anything. Sam said, " Sure we had to."

He led Jacob and I outside (apparently Jacob had nothing to do with this), and he walked away. Two minutes later, a minivan came rolling around the corner. I screamed. It was perfect! Jacob helped me to it, and the inside was full of baby supplies ranging from diapers to toys.

We all celebrated until eleven, and then I started to get tired. Everyone smiled and congratulated us one more as they walked out of the garage. Jacob pulled out the mattress bed and we got ready for bed. He put his arm around me and whispered, " Sweet dreams."

Ok, so what'd you think? The games played at the shower (ice cube baby, candy diaper, and quiz) were all played at a baby shower I went to recently. And yes, someone actually tasted the chocolate in the diaper.

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