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Renee POV

When I woke up Phil was still asleep. He slept a lot since his whole accident. I couldn't wait for him to heal so we could do the things we used to. I missed him just with me in the kitchen or when he'd wrestle me on the couch for the remote. Sighing, I got up to start breakfast for Bella and Edward.

I loved having my daughter back, in my new house. Hopefully this trip would convince her to move out here when they were married. It would be nice to live close to her.

Her klutziness hadn't improved in our time apart. You'd think as a mother I would be more concerned with that fact. I wasn't. Edward's always watching eyes never let Bella hurt herself. When we were walking into the house Edward had his hands full and Bella tripped. I was inwardly thankful that I had kept our old first aid kit. I kept walking when I realized I had heard Bella squeal, but didn't hear the fall. I turned to see all of Edward's bags on the ground, both his hands on her face.

"Careful love." He kissed her forehead and picked up his bag.

My mind was always boggled with Edward. I just couldn't figure him out. I'd seen a lot of guys, but none like this one.

His oddly pale skin and the purple tinted shadows under his eyes made me wondered if the boy was healthy. He needed to get into the sun more and some sleep wouldn't hurt him. His eyes are what confused me the most. I've never seen anyone with gold eyes.

I got some eggs cooking before I started the french toast. I got this new recipe for an omelet and I was excited to try it. Bella had always been a good sport with my cooking. It was time to see if this fiancée of hers could keep up with her.

I laughed at myself. My only daughter was getting married and it seemed I still couldn't be happy. It was just he was so different. I couldn't put my finger on it.

Different could be good though. The time I went sky diving with Tad was a different experience all together. He had been one of the more adventurous dates I'd had. I remember Bella trying to convince me to not go. I always fell head over heals for any guy who was just a little dangerous.

Maybe Bella got that from me.

My mind wondered for awhile until I heard feet shuffling towards the kitchen, followed by a yawn.

"Morning mom."

"Good morning Bella. Did you sleep well?" Bella's hair was messed up from tossing and turning last night and her pajama's were a tangle around her.

She stifled a giggle before saying, "Quite."

I ignored the laugh, not wanting to know anything that happened while the door was closed.

"I made french toast and I got this new recipe for an omelet that I thought you might like to try." I gave her a reassuring smile.

She just shook her head. "Some things never change."

Bella got the table ready when I realized Edward hadn't come with her.

I gasped in false horror. "Edward's not with you!"

Bella slapped me playfully, "He's still sleeping."

I eyed her carefully. "He sure sleeps a lot."

She shrugged. "I'll go get him."

I put the toast and omelets on the table and got out the milk and juice not knowing what Bella and Edward would want. She still hadn't come back so I thought I'd take some food to my own lover.

Lover – I laughed at myself while I walked into our bedroom.

"Phil? Honey, I brought you some breakfast." I could get Bella to eat anything I made, but Phil was another story.

He stirred and grumbled a little before opening his eyes.

"Good morning sleepy." I kissed him once before setting his plate down. "Do you mind if I eat with Bella and Edward?" I didn't want to leave him if he was going to be lonely.

"It's fine. Go see Bella while you can. On your way out could you hand me the remote?" He flashed the smile he knew always got me.

I laughed. "Here. If you need anything you know I'll be here." I kissed him again. "I love you."

"I love you more babe."

I smiled and walked back into the kitchen.

Bella and Edward sat at the table waiting with food on their plates. They didn't see me walking towards them so I overheard some of their conversation.

"Really Bella, how do you stand this?" Edward used his fork picked up the french toast, sniffing it. "It's utterly repulsive."

"Do you see me complaining about your deer? No. Could you just eat this for Renee? She got up early for us and made it. Please?" Bella's face was priceless. Her lower lip jutted out and those big brown eyes that used to make me cave when she was a baby.

"You are a dangerous little monster."

I decided to make my presence known. "Deer, Edward? That's interesting. Does your family like to hunt?"

Bella gasped and dropped her fork. Edward looked equally surprised and oddly enough angry. It was an odd emotion when he had just been laughing with Bella.

He quickly recovered. "Yes. We hunt often. Two or three times every couple of weeks actually." He smiled at me and I forgot that he had just been angry. That was odd.

"Well I can make you something else if french toast isn't appealing."

Edward's laugh boomed through the house. It made me jump. "I'm terribly sorry you over heard that. I'll gladly eat this. I'm a bit picky and not very good at trying new things. I'm sure that if Bella's stories are true it'll be great. She says you're an excellent."

Bella turned her scowl at him to me and smiled. "Well, it's true."

I laughed. "Alright enough. Get to eating."

When I had finished washing the morning dishes and changed I went into the living room and saw Edward and Bella sitting on the couch laughing at something I hadn't heard.

I loved watching them. They were always happy. I was happy for Bella despite my resistance for Edward.

"Hey mom! Do you want to go walking again? Could Edward come, too?"

"Sure, I was actually just going to ask if you wanted to do anything."

We got to the door and started out for my favorite beach. I was slightly disappointed that it was a cloudy day. There was no sign that the sun would be out today. It was a rare thing for Florida when the sun was gone.

"So Edward, how do you like Florida?" Maybe if Edward liked it enough he could change Bella's mind and they'd move here.

"It's lovely. Although I must say it's much hotter than Forks. It is a shame though that the sun isn't out." He tightened his grip around Bella's waist, giving her a little squeeze and smiling.

"Yes. Wouldn't it be great if you lived here all the time – the sun always on your face, warming it?"

"No." Bella's quick answer surprised me. She usually put up with me for awhile before she got snippy. "I mean, mom, come on. You know me and heat. It just wouldn't –"

As Bella was trying to explain she fell over a crack. I could barely hear it but Edward was muttering something.

"Dammit Bella. Can't you go just one day –" "Must I always –"

He picked her up, as if she weighed nothing. I stood there shocked at Edward's little tantrum.

He took one look and stepped back. That's when I saw it. Bella had scraped her whole left leg and in her right a huge piece of glass was sticking out. Blood was gushing everywhere.

"Bella, sit down. Breathe through your mouth. It'll be fine." Edward was reassuring a swaying Bella.

We weren't far from the house and I finally found my voice.

"I'll go get the first aid kit." I ran back to the house and jogged back to them. Edward had already pulled out the glass sticking in her leg. It seemed like the blood had came more rapidly when that happened. Bella was taking deep breaths and had her eyes squinted tight.

I noticed Edward wasn't breathing. That's odd. Then he took a deep breath and realized he must be squeamish too.

As if he could hear me Edward went to sit next to Bella as I got out the peroxide and said, "I'm a tiny bit squeamish. Blood always bothers me. Do you mind doing it? I can if you need me to."

"No. I've got it. You just sit back there."

Well I guess he couldn't do everything for her. He might be able to prevent her from falling but when she did fall, he was as hopeless as she was. I felt cruel even thinking that. Well maybe not hopeless.

Angry spread across Edward's face as I continued cleaning the cut. What in the world did he have to be mad at?

"Thanks mom." Bella's weak voice startled me. I was caught up in my own little thoughts.

"No problem."

"Living near my father is a big comfort for me. He usually helps Bella out with the cuts and stuff. Since we're usually at my house we don't have to go far." It was like he was trying to defend my thoughts.

"Well that's good." I tried to sound casual. I hoped it worked. This boy had me more and more suspicious everyday.

Another look of irritation spread across his face. This time he quickly composed himself. He looked more concerned for Bella now that I had all the blood gone.

"Open your eye's love. It's over."

With shaking hands Bella used Edward as support to get up. He grabbed her hand and gave her a tiny almost unnoticeable squeeze.

"Sorry." His whisper was even more confusing.

"Let's go back home." So much for our walk.

When we got back to the house Edward and Bella sat on the couch and I went to go to talk to Phil.

"Hey beautiful," he greeted me as I sat on my side of the bed.

"Hi there. Can we talk for awhile?" I scooted closer into his good side.

"Sure, anytime. What's going on?" Phil was so good at reading my expressions.

"It's Edward. I don't know what, but he bothers me. I just can't figure out why. I mean I know they're in love and I am so happy for Bella." I looked up and saw Phil's encouraging smile. I loved that he put up with my crazy thoughts.

"I don't know. Maybe I'm just skeptical. It's my Bella. I can't help it. I just want the best for her. Edward is her best though, I can see it. But I also see something totally different. It's as if he's not really –." I stopped, not wanting to make a fool of myself.

"As if he's not really what, Renee?" Phil hated when I stopped my ideas.

"Human." I felt silly for admitting it.

His deep laugh shook the bed. "You've been reading those sci-fi books too much darling."

I laughed too, "I have, haven't I?" Phil was right. Edward was a perfectly normal boy. I guess it was just all in my head.

"Thank you." I lay my head down on Phil's chest.

"For what?"

"For always listening to me."

"I love listening to you. You know that." He tightened his arm around me and kissed the top of my head. "Now go back out there with your daughter while she's still here."

When I walked back into the living room Bella was tucked under Edward's arm and they were had the TV on but weren't watching it.

"It is my fault Bella. I should have caught you. Now you're going to have cut for the wedding. It's supposed to be your perfect day." Edward sounded like it really was his fault that Bella fell. He couldn't always catch her.

"You can't always catch me Edward. You won't always be right there. Soon you won't need to –" Bella stopped talking when I walked into the room.

"Hi mom."

"Hi Bella. What time does your plane leave?"

"Four." Edward got up and started walking to their bedroom.

"I'm going to start packing so you two can have some alone time."

Bella scowled again. She seemed to be doing that a lot.

"Edward always blames himself for when I get hurt. He can't always catch me."

"Can too!" Edward screamed from the other room.

Bella and I burst into laughter.

"Well then, that's that." I smiled and sat next to Bella putting my arm around her.

"I've missed you mom." Bella changed the mood drastically.

"I've missed you Bella. I wish things had turned out differently." I felt Bella stiffen underneath me. "I mean I wish we could've stayed together."

"Me, too. Don't get me wrong though, I'm glad I got to be with Charlie. He's really a good dad. I love him."

It pained me slightly to know that Bella loved her dad and I had kept her away from him. I taught her that Forks wasn't worth it. I felt guilty for keeping Bella from her father.

"I know." I smiled at her. "Let's make some lunch!" I wanted to get away from this conversation. I didn't like talking about Charlie when I was so happy with Phil.

"What shall we have? What does Edward like?"

"Um, can you make your famous potato salad? I've been aching for that ever since I left!" Bella and I had been local heroes in Phoenix with our potato salad. She insisted that it was mine, but the secret ingredient was put in by her when she was 8. No one would know but us.

"Bella, could you come help me for a minute?" Edward called down the hall.

Bella smiled apologetically at me, "Coming."

I started lunch when I heard arguing.

"I swear Edward Cullen if you say that one more time I'm going to explode!" Bella's angry voice was unlike her.

"Bella, there's no need to yell. It's just a simple matter of fact. It is my fault you fell." It amazed me how calm Edward could be while Bella yelled.

"How the heck is it your fault that I trip over the freaking air!?"

"That's entirely your fault. It's my fault that the action was completed. I am fully capable of keeping you from falling. And I didn't."

"You infuriate me to no end! Edward, this is ridiculous. I don't want to –"

The fighting paused for a second and Edward's voice broke the silence.

"You're beautiful when you're angry."

I was expecting Bella to fight back. "Must you always win." I guess I was wrong.

"I love you."

"I love you too."

Bella came back into the kitchen. I was almost done with the potato salad. She smiled with chagrin.

"Sorry about that."

"It's okay. Sounded like it ended well." I cocked my eyebrows at her.

Bella laughed nervously. "Yeah."

After our late lunch it was 2 o'clock.

"We should get to the airport so we can catch the flight. I'll go put our bags in the taxi." Edward kissed Bella's forehead and went to get their luggage.

Bella hugged me around the waist like she used to as a child. "I'll miss you mom."

I looked down to see Bella had tears in her eyes. "Don't worry Bella. We'll see each other again. You two are welcome to visit anytime. I'll miss you, too"

The tears started to pour now. "I love you so much."

I squeezed Bella tears starting to build up. I swallowed them back, I had to be strong for Bella. "I love you too. It'll be fine. I'm sorry I can't come to your wedding. You'll have to call me and tell me everything. Send pictures, too."

"I will." She sniffed and stood up right. "Time to grow up." She flashed a weak smile and hugged me again. "Be safe mom."

Oh Bella. She was always looking after me – even now – when she should be the one upset and angry. "Bella, you know me. You watch out for your dad. Be careful." I took a deep breath, keeping the tears down. "It's a tough road, love is. Only the strong can endure it."

"I love you."

"I love you, too. Now get going. You're going to miss your flight." I squeezed her and shoved her lightly out my door.

She turned before she stepped in the taxi and waved.

"Bye mom."

"Bye" I mouthed.

The taxi pulled away and I couldn't help but feel it was our final goodbye. It was probably just another feeling. I should really find some new books.

I walked into the bedroom and snuggled next to Phil.

"She'll be fine." He assured me.

"I know. She's strong. I just wish we could be at the wedding."

One week.

What do you think?? I've never done Renee before. I was kind of nervous. I tried to keep it like her. You know? Kind of out there, air head-ish, but yet still very perceptive and deep. She always came off that way to me. She could be very profound but still fun and outgoing.

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