EPOV

I was so worried about my Bella. She was so distant from everyone, even me. I couldn't do anything to alleviate the pain she was feeling. No news came from the military. I still held hope. I prayed everyday that my Bella would be happy again. I was exhilarated to find her on the field, back to her normal self. The team was unfocused lately with Bella's bad news, but now with her back, we were gearing up for the state playoffs. Bella and Jasper were trying to come up with new plays, while Emmett and I prepared the new guys. We wanted them to be ready, but not overly cocky. We've been in this type of situation before. Excitement can lead to nervousness, which could end our shot at the championship.

"Alright, guys. It's time. They're in our yard, let's make them regret ever crossing our paths!" Coach yelled.

"Hoo-rah on three! One…two…three. HOO-RAH!!" It was our way of dedicating this game to Bella's father. She smiled at me and said it the loudest.

The team we were playing was as good as us. The score was close the whole first half. It was frustrating that we were so close. We needed a little boost to put us over the edge. We were on the bench during halftime, taking water breaks and going over plays. Bella head snapped up suddenly, then her face paled as if she'd seen a ghost. She got up and yelled, "Daddy?!"

I looked in the direction of our end zone. There was a huge man there. Bella was running towards him, then stopped. They looked like they were saying something. Then she jumped into his arms and he swung her around in their embrace. Bella was letting our screams of joy. Her face held the biggest smile I've ever seen. I was glad she was happy again.

BPOV

I could see the looks on my team's faces. We were so close. The other team was putting up a good fight. I was trying to come up with a way to give us an advantage when I saw him. I thought he was a figment of my imagination. "Daddy?!" I called.

I ran towards the man, but then stopped. I didn't know if he was real, so I asked him, "Permission to hug?"

He smiled. "Permission granted."

I jumped into his arms and he spun me around just like he did when I was a little girl. It was my dad! He's back. I knew he would come back to me. He always kept his promises.

"I missed you so much! I never thought that you were dead. I kept hoping, wishing, and praying that you'd be back in my arms."

"I know, baby girl. I'm here, I'm really here. I couldn't leave my Bella alone. I had to fulfill an order." He smiled even wilder.

"What happened?"

"We were ambushed and I managed to escape, but not without a few injuries. I didn't think I'd be able to hide out. I passed out and I saw your face, Bella. I knew I had to get back, or I'd get an earful from you."

I laughed.

As if the crowd had been waiting for this reunion to happen, everyone burst into applause.

"I think you should get back to your team, Bella. Go show them what Swans are made of."

I led him to the bleachers and kissed him on the cheek before returning to my team.

"My dad said that we better win the game, or he'll send everyone to boot camp. Trust me, his training is very intense."

Everyone turned to look at my dad, who gave them the most menacing glare. The scars on his face only helped his tough guy demeanor. I guess that was motivation enough. No one wanted to feel the wrath of my dad.

"Jasper, I think it's time for one of our special plays." He nodded, he knew which one I meant.

He went over our plan. It involved me being a distraction. All the guys on the other team knew I was good and were gunning for me anyway, so we were going to use that to our advantage. Edward would fake pass me the ball and I would run like hell, getting as many as I could to chase me. Edward would then try to find someone open or run it himself.

It was time to put our game plan into action. Everything went smoothly. I got a bunch of guys to follow me. When they tried to tackle me, Emmett got to them first. Edward was trapped and no one was open. I made a run for it.

"Go long!" He called.

I pushed my legs and pumped my arms to make it to the spot the ball was going to be. I half turned and the ball glided into my arms. I was almost there. I was at the 20 yard line when I saw someone coming for me. I tried not to go out of bounds. I was hit by an incredible force and landed in the end zone with a loud crack.

"Touch down!" The referee signaled with paralleled arms up.

The player on top of me got up and offered a hand to me. I reached for it, but felt pain pulse through my right arm.

"Ahh!" I winced. It can't be broken! Of all the times… I shook my head in disbelief.

When I didn't get up, my whole team started to run over to me. I saw my dad and the rest of the Cullens jump from the stands.

"Bella!"

"Are you okay?"

"What's wrong?"

"Bella, are you hurt?"

Everyone's voices overlapped each other's in concern.

"Everyone calm down! Carlisle, I think my arm's broken."

He emerged from the crowd of spectators and said to give him some room. He examined my arm and confirmed my suspicion. Edward came to pick me up.

"What are do you think you're doing?!"

"I'm taking you to the hospital."

"No. Stop right now, Edward Cullen. You have a game to win."

"The game's not important to me. You are."

"The team can't lose another player. Win this, for me."

He sighed and handed me over to my dad.

"Don't worry, son. I can take care of her."

He nodded and headed towards the field.

"You guys better win!" I called back.

Carlisle and Esme met us at the hospital. I was x-rayed and then they put me in a blue cast. I had broken my ulna and fractured my radius. I won't be playing for a while. The waiting room was filled with my team.

"Did we win?"

Everyone laughed.

"Here we are concerned about you, and all you're thinking about is if we won the game or not?" Emmett said with a smirk.

"Well?!"

Edward walked over to me. "Sorry, love."

My face dropped. I leave them for one quarter…

"I'm sorry, you won't be able to play in the State Championship!" He said with a solemn voice that gradually grew into one of excitement.

"Oh my gosh! We're going to the state championships!" I jumped up and down, then stopped, realizing that I wouldn't be on the field, helping them. "Aw man!"

"Yep, you just get to sit back and watch us have all the fun." Jasper poked.

"Stupid broken arm!" I scowled.

The room was filled with laughter. I rode home with my dad after saying by to the team.

"So, what's up with that Edward Cullen kid?" He asked once we made it to the living room.

"He's my boyfriend, daddy."

He huffed. "What about that big guy?"

"Emmett? He's already got a girlfriend, Rosalie. Besides, he's not as tough as he looks."

"Oh, what about that other guy? The blond. He's good looking."

I laughed. "Who? Jasper? He's like my brother! Besides, he's taken too. He's got Alice."

"I dunno about that Edward kid, Bella."

"Dad…"

"I wanna meet him tomorrow."

"Only if you behave and be nice."

"Oh you know I will honey. I just want to see if he's good enough for you."

"Dad, can't you just be happy for me?"

"I'll try, sweetie."

*AN: Disclaimer: I do not own Twilight! Thank you so so much for the reviews. I love you all! I think this story is coming to a close, there might be 1 or 2 chapters left. Just thought I'd give you all fair warning.