Thought I'd get this one up quickly. I wrote it between classes, so I hope everything is in order. Again, I don't own Twilight.

As we approached the door, it became evident the wait was too much for Alice to handle. The door flew open and there she was out the door and in front of us in a flash. She had a brilliant smile on her face, as she gushed, "You looked beautiful Bella! The dress was gorgeous on you and Edward loved it and you did a beautiful job on your makeup and hair!"

I looked up and saw Jasper leaning against the open doorway. He smiled and shrugged at us as if to say, 'I can't control her any better than you can.' I couldn't help but laugh, "Thank you Alice. I couldn't have done it without you, but you really shouldn't have spent –"

Alice cut me off mid-sentence, "Yeah, yeah, I know. I shouldn't have spent so much, because you don't think you should have nice things. We really have to work on this aversion to having what you deserve Bella."

"I don't think I deser-," nope, still couldn't get a word in edgewise.

Alice continued, "Yes you do. Plus, you accepted Edward's cars better than we all anticipated. Time to get the right clothes to wear with that-"

This time it was Edward's turn to cut Alice off. "I have not had the opportunity to show Bella her new vehicles yet Alice and it is my understanding she only would like to see the 'before' car at this point," Edward said.

In truth, I had forgotten about the cars, the phone and the credit card. Apparently, this became clear by the expression on my face. The open book of emotions strikes again.

"Bella," Edward began, "you took this so well at dinner. Please do not fight me on this now that we are home." He looked a bit exasperated, or frustrated by my reluctance to go see the car.

Alice stood there with her hands on her hips, assessing the situation. I could tell she was itching to add to the conversation, but Edward had given her a look of warning that kept her mouth shut tightly. I could tell I looked about as moody as Edward at this point.

"Edward," I started to whine. But he cut me off before I had a chance to really launch into my argument.

"Bella, you promised, and we already had this conversation last night. Are you really going to fight me on this right now?" he asked. "Please be fair Bella. You did promise," he reminded me again.

Ugh. He was right. I hated that he was right, but it did not stop it from being true. Edward and Alice watched the emotions flicker over my face as I decided to see my new 'before' car, and they were both smiling before I had the chance to tell them my decision. They already knew the second I had made my decision. Alice had seen it and Edward had heard it in her head.

"You two are ridiculous," I said, trying to stay angry, but finding it impossible.

"But you love us anyway," Alice said in a victorious voice. Her smile was so bright it was practically blinding. A reluctant grin spread across my lips.

"Come on!" Alice sang, grabbing my arm and dragging me toward the garage. Edward chuckled and followed behind the two of us, laughing a bit harder when I craned my neck around nervously, searching for him.

"I am right behind you," he said in a soothing voice, though he still had a Cheshire cat grin across his face. He was loving every second of my stress about the cars. He did take a step closer and up to my side, wrapping an arm around me and rubbing little circles in my tense back muscles.

We entered the garage and I could see the two new vehicles in the back corner. Both of them were covered by those big sheets you put over cars to keep them clean and away from the elements. Both vehicles also had big red bows on top of them. I had a feeling Alice had more to do with the bows than Edward.

The three of us stopped in front of the two cars, and I gulped, too nervous to go forward to uncover the mystery vehicle. Apparently, Jasper had alerted the rest of the house my new car was about to be unveiled, because suddenly the rest of the Cullens came into the garage. Great. An audience was exactly what I needed. I shot a death glare at Edward, but he was in too good a mood to be effected by it at all. He laughed it off and shrugged, just as Jasper had earlier. Naturally, Emmett was the first to comment.

"Hey Bella!" he boomed. "Edward got the perfect car for you," he continued.

I remember my father saying the same words before telling me about the truck. He had assumed I would not like the truck when he said those words, so that did not increase my optimism about what was under the sheet. Emmett was chuckling at my look of extreme nervousness, and it appeared Edward was trying not to laugh out loud.

Why did they all have to come out here to see this? Well, at least there was no wrapping paper for me to cut my finger on this time around. Though, I shouldn't have even thought that. Knowing my luck, I trip and fall and cut my knee open or something. I shot a glance back at the Cullens frantically, and turned to look at the car again.

Sensing my hesitation, Edward leaned in and said, "Would you like me to take the cover off of the car Bella?"

It was moments like these were I was positive he could read my mind.

"Yes please!" I replied quickly, nodding furiously. Everyone behind me chuckled. I looked over at Alice who was still holding onto my hand and it looked like she was about to burst with excitement. I felt a rush of calm, and I turned to see Jasper smiling widely at me. I smiled back, genuinely grateful for his help. Alice squeezed my hand and I turned to see Edward delicately pulling the cover off of the vehicle.

The black vehicle looked nearly identical to Carlisle's car, and this made me feel a bit better. I looked over at Carlisle's vehicle, and then back over to this one, trying to figure out the differences in the two cars. I mean, at least it wasn't a Ferrari or a Porsche. My car was black with tinted windows. It was a nice looking car, but the thought of driving it made me nervous beyond my wildest dreams.

"What is it?" I asked, taking a timid step forward. Edward breathed a sigh of relief. Apparently it had taken me a few seconds of silence longer than he had anticipated assessing the car.

"It's a Mercedes Guardian," he replied back, his lips twitching up just a touch. I heard Jasper, Rosalie, and Emmett laughing quietly behind me, attempting to cover their giggles up with coughs. As if coughing was a natural reaction for them. I turned to look at them slightly, before turning back to Edward, who was looking over my head to give them a warning glance.

A Mercedes Guardian. Okay. Well, I suppose that is why it has a tag on the front bumper that says 'S-Guard.'

"So, is that the same thing Carlisle has?" I asked, turning to look at Carlisle, and then over to his car. It had the same symbol on the front, and I knew before that Carlisle drove a Mercedes. Renewed giggles erupted from the peanut gallery. Now I was getting mad.

"Okay guys, you know I don't know anything about cars," I started, my face burning. Their laughter stopped, but I could tell they were all biting back smiles. I could see it in their eyes.

"Do not worry Bella, they are just jealous. Your car is similar to Carlisle's, but it has a few extra safety features Carlisle does not need. You will not need those features when you change over, and that is why we will return this car and you will have your 'after' car. Would you like to see your 'after' car now?" he asked hopefully.

"No, I don't," I replied quickly. This was a lot to handle on its own. If this was similar to the car Carlisle drove, I was living outside of my means. It was much nicer than a Volvo, that much I knew for sure.

"It is a very good car Bella," Carlisle said, speaking for the first time since entering the garage. "I know you will enjoy driving it," he finished, giving me an encouraging smile. He wanted me to be happy about the car choice just like Edward wanted me to be happy. It just felt wrong to be driving the same vehicle as the most successful doctor in the area. What did I ever do to deserve this type of car? Carlisle saved lives. My biggest accomplishment so far was graduating from high school.

"Well, do you like it?" Alice said, finally breaking her silence. I knew it had to be hard for her to be that patient.

I turned to look at the sleek car again, and I said, "It's a beautiful car, just kind of intimidating. I think I'll be too nervous to drive it at all."

Alice rolled her eyes dramatically. "You'll learn to love it Bella. Trust me," she said before adding, "Plus, Edward can teach you to drive it!"

I smiled at that thought, and then laughed. "I'm sure that would go really well," I said sarcastically, and the rest of the garage erupted in laughter.

Edward pretended to look offended and said, "What exactly are you implying Isabella Swan?"

Everyone laughed harder and Alice released my arm as I crossed over to Edward to give him a hug next to the overly intimidating Mercedes. Edward reached into his pocket and pulled out a strange looking door unlocker.

"What is that? It is to unlock the door?" I asked.

"Yes, it does serve that purpose, but it is also the key for this car," he said, seeing the confused expression on my face. "This car has a different type of ignition, so you do not need a traditional key. Rosalie or I can explain everything to you if you wish," he said with a full smile.

"I don't need to know the mechanics of it, but I guess there are a few things you'll need to teach me about this car," I said with a sigh. Who ever heard of a keyless car anyway?

He smiled and bent down to give me a quick kiss. "Would you like me to show you everything now, or would you like to come into the house for awhile before it is time to go home to Charlie?" he asked.

Oh no, Charlie. What am I going to say to Charlie about this car?! Edward felt me tense up and could see the panic crossing my face.

"What is it Bella?" he asked, clearly nervous about my sudden panic.

"Charlie," I groaned, shutting my eyes. When I had opened them, I noticed the rest of the family had cleared out, sensing this was a private moment. Edward cocked his head questioningly, prompting me to continue.

"I'm nervous about what Charlie is going to say about this car," I said, shooting a nervous glance at the car. "It's just, very nice and expensive and I feel bad about taking it home and parking it next to the cruiser. I don't want to make Charlie mad," I finished quietly.

"Love," he said quietly, gently kissing the top of my head, "Charlie will not be angry about the car. He wants you to have nice things, the same way I want you to have nice things. He knows your truck does not work anymore, and I already let him know about our deal and that I would be purchasing your next car," he said.

This came as a shock, though I should have known he would have told Charlie about our deal. I wasn't sure how I was planning on getting around without the car. I knew about the deal, but I assumed I had several more years with the truck. When it had died, I just assumed I would be riding around with Edward until we were married. I had never considered the truck breaking down before the wedding.

"You are going to be my wife," Edward continued when I didn't say anything about him telling Charlie about the deal. "There is no reason why I should not buy you a new car in the months prior to our wedding if I have the means to do so. Charlie knows that, and he will not be angry," he said in a soothing tone.

It did make sense when I really sat there and thought about it. I nodded and looked back at the car one more time before turning to him and pulling him into a tight hug. I loved hugging Edward. I never felt more safe and secure than when I was wrapped up in his arms.

"Plus," Edward said with a bit of humor in his voice, "the hardest part is over. You have already told him the glorious news that you consented to marry me. Compared to that, this should be easy," he said. When I looked up at him, he had his crooked smile plastered across his face.

I laughed and he bent in to kiss me one more time before leaning back and asking again if I would rather go upstairs or go back to the house.

"I think I would like to stay here for awhile," I said, part of me not wanting the weekend to end, and the other part of me still slightly nervous about Charlie's reaction to the car.

Edward nodded and took my hand as we walked to the door out of the garage and toward the house.

Hope everyone enjoyed this. I didn't get as many reviews on the last chapter, and I think it may have been kind of weak. This one is more in line with what may have actually happened in the story, so I hope you all enjoy it. I think I am going to write until the end of the weekend, and then I think I might write about a dress fitting or a stress relief get away somewhere else. Maybe even something about the arguments between Bella and Charlie about the 'missing boy' posters. Anyway, I wrote this between classes and I am hoping to get something else up by the end of this week.

Okay, hope you're all having a good week. Thanks for reading and special thanks to the people who have reviewed. I really appreciate it.