A/N: Okay guys, I think the next update will be the epi- I have a few out-takes in mind, and would love to know if you guys have anything you want to see as an out-take.

Thanks so much for reading! It will probably be two weeks before the next update- I started more classes, and the fact that this is so close to being completed... makes me want to write slowly, lol... I promise, two weeks!

Last Chapter...

We'd finished our salads and the servers were just setting the last plate of main entrees in front of us when the bell chimed and a voice I never expected to hear again greeted me.

"Hello, Bella."

I already knew who it was. I didn't need to turn around and see the brown eyes or perfectly coiffed hair. Sucking in a deep breath, I turned slightly and said, "What do you want, Sam?"

"Is that anyway to talk to your future husband, Bella?"

My eyes widened and I choked a little bit. Surely he was kidding. He couldn't really be serious. I had to pinch myself to make sure I hadn't fallen asleep. It hurt, so I was awake. Well, damn.

"Seriously, Sam?" I asked quietly.

"Of course, Bella. I've been waiting for you to come to your senses and come back to me. It was only a matter of time, darling." His condescending tone made me want to slap him upside the head. I know I'd told myself that I didn't hate him, but I was coming close to reneging on that.

"I think that you are the one that needs to come to your senses. There is no way in hell that I would want to get back together with you. You... you stole my identity when we were together and I let you do it. I'm just now back to the person that I want to be. The person I was before you and the person that I can be proud of. I don't know if you ate something bad or if you drank something and it's making you delirious, but that's the only thing that would explain your apparent idiocy." I was seething mad. I could feel the heat in my cheeks and the splotches on my chest and neck from the effort it was taking not to lash out irrationally.

"Bella, I'm shocked. I don't know where this is coming from. Everything that I ever did was for you. What... I mean... I don't understand." His face was scrunched up and his lips frowned.

"You really don't get what she's telling you? God, you're a dumb fuck," Emmett chimed in.

"Emmett, shut it. She needs to do this," Rose told him with a sharp jab to the ribs.

"Damn it Rosie, that shit hurts." One big hand rubbed at the sore spot while he glared at her.

Sam shook his head in an attempt to ignore their exchange. His features smoothed back over and he glanced around the table. "Bella, will you introduce me to your new friends?"

Pointing at Garrett, I introduced him first, "This is Angela's husband, Garrett, we're actually celebrating their nuptials tonight." My hand caressed Eddie's arm as I said, "And this is Eddie, my boyfriend."

"Y...your boyfriend? That can't be right. Surely there's a mistake."

"There's no mistake about it, pal. Bella's my girl." Eddie's eyes sparkled with mischief when he leaned over and kissed my cheek.

"You- take your hands off of her. She's my fiance. You shouldn't touch what doesn't belong to you," Sam took a step closer to me and grabbed my hand, pulling me to stand with him. "Come along, Bella. It's time for us to go home." His grip on my hand was tight and painful and I grimaced, jerking back. He started walking toward the door, dragging me behind him.

"Stop it, Sam. I'm not going with you. I'm not your fiance. That ended over a year ago. I'm not even the same person that lived with you."

"Don't be silly, of course you're still my Bella." He was ignoring me and pulling me farther from my group. A glance over my shoulder showed most of them sitting there dumbstruck. Eddie however had stood up and his face was magnificent with the rage that was causing him to tremble. I had to put a stop to this before a fight broke out.

Digging my heels into the floor, I managed to free my hand. "Sam! Stop it. I'm not yours. I'm not going anywhere with you. If you touch me again, I'm going to shoot you. You know that I'm an excellent marksman. I won't miss. Go home and leave me alone. Don't try to find me again. I think that the time apart has made you forget exactly who my father is. I will get a restraining order tomorrow if I need to and you can kiss your political career goodbye. I'm done with you, Sam. I have been since the day I left you." I stepped back into Eddie's embrace. "I moved on, and it's way past time that you did the same."

"You can't mean that Bella. I love you. I need you. Come home with me. I'll show you that I mean it. Just like I used to."

"I'm not going with you Sam. If you don't leave now, I'll call my dad and have you arrested for harassment. Leave."

"Sam, I know we just met and all, but if you don't do what Bella asks, and do it now, things are going to get ugly in here really fast. I'd hate for it to come to that, but the choice is yours."

"N...no, I think I'll be going. Bella, when you're ready to come back to me, you know where to find me. I miss you, you know?" Sam finished his spiel and left- none too soon for me.

"Holy crow. I didn't think he was ever gonna get the hint and leave," Alice said.

"Talk about desperate, that dude was trippin'. Hey, Bella, I'm glad you finally came to your senses and dumped the dope. You are way too good for him," Garrett said.

"Eddie is much better for me," I said, smiling up into his green eyes. "How about we get our dinner to go. I want to go home."

"Sounds like a plan to me, babe," Eddie replied, dropping a kiss to my shoulder.

"Yeah, yeah- go get your freak on you two love birds," Emmett laughed.

"Bow-chicka-bow-wow," Jasper sang, waggling his eyebrows.

I went to the kitchen to tell Jake about our change in plans and hugged him. "Come see me next time you have a day off. And bring Jane. I miss you guys."

"Sure, sure. Don't keep him waiting, Bells, I'll see you later."

"Alright. Bye, Jake!" I picked up our to-go boxes and rejoined Eddie. We bid farewell to the others at the table and left the restaurant.

Throwing a hand into the air with a whistle, Eddie hailed a cab. We slid into the backseat and I put the food in the back window. I turned to look at Eddie and he attacked my lips with his.

His kiss was greedy and hungry. Claiming. His tongue swept in and I was lost in the moment. My senses were completely overwhelmed by him. Spicy musk filled my nostrils, and his breath fanned over my cheek. Trailing kisses down my jaw he nibbled and sucked on my neck.

A nasal-toned voice, heavy with an accent interrupted us, "As much as I enjoy the show, I have other passengers to pick up. Unless you want to keep the meter running."

Eddie's forehead rested against mine for a heartbeat and then he was out of the car. Handing him the food, I climbed out and walked to the door. The key turned easily and we walked to the kitchen. Dinner was quiet- I don't know what he was thinking about, but I couldn't stop reliving the night before... and the morning..

My fork slid aimlessly through pasta and sauce until I sighed. Standing, I put my food in the fridge and the fork in the sink. My eyes lingered on him for a minute. Finding my voice, I said, "I'm going to... get more comfortable. Come join me when you're ready."

Racing up the stairs, I reached that bathroom and started pulling my shirt off. Warm hands grasped my waist, pulling me against a solid chest. Letting the shirt drop from my fingers, I leaned my head to the side and granted him the access his lips sought. Hot, wet kisses trailed up my neck. Turning my head, my lips met his with searing passion. I could already feel the heat pooling in my center.

I wasted in no time in shedding the rest of my clothes, watching his eyes darken with lust as he watched. Sashaying back to where he waited, I quickly pulled his shirt off. His hands unfastened his belt and the denim slid down to his ankles. Stepping free of the fabric, Eddie pulled me to the bed and lay down on it. Hands wrapping around my wrists, he pulled me over him.

Hands and fingers kneaded my breasts before he replaced one with his mouth. I couldn't help but squirm a bit; the intensity sent jolts through my body. My breath was leaving in gasps and I needed more.

More of Eddie.

Sliding back, I settled myself over him. At his nod, I slid down, loving the feel of him filling me. His hands on my hips rocked me back forth, moving us in perfect rhythm. He leaned up, sucking my nipple into his mouth while one hand traipsed its way to the spot I needed him to touch most. His fingers circled and rubbed until I couldn't hold back any longer. I shattered in his arms. He was right behind me, shouting my name for the world to hear.

Laying down on top of him, I tucked my head under his chin. A sigh of contentment ruffled my hair while he traced the line of my spine. I shivered at his touch. "I love you, Bella."

"I love you, too, Eddie. So much."

I looked up, resting my chin on my hand and smiled at him. "I made the best decision ever when I walked into your bar. Fate smiled on me that day."

"I know what you mean. You were... are the most beautiful girl I've ever seen. I'm glad you took me up on my offer of dating lessons," he teased, wiggling his brow. "Who knew it would lead to this..." He craned his neck to kiss the top of my head.

Rolling off of him, I nestled into Eddie's side. "I don't think I've ever felt so at peace."

My thoughts went back over the day. "I knew that Sam had issues, I just never realized they were that bad. I think he would have kidnapped me today if I hadn't stood up to him and had you with me."

"You're probably right. It's a little scary to think of. Maybe you should go ahead and get a restraining order. You have all of us as witnesses to his special brand of crazy."

"I think I will." Realizing that I hadn't been all day today until I came in with Eddie, I stood up and put on my robe.

"Where are you going, Beautiful?"

"I haven't grabbed my mail yet, and I don't remember if we locked the door. Did we?"

He scratched his chin in contemplation, "I don't think that we did."

"I'll be back up in just a minute. Wait up for me?" I asked with a lifted brow.

"Definitely."

I giggled and hurried downstairs to scoop the mail out of the box. Shutting and locking the door, flipping the dead bolts behind me, I looked through the mail. Bill, bill, junk, bill, junk... publishing company?

My hands shook as I set the other envelopes on the table with my keys. Trembling legs carried me back up the stairs to my bedroom. Leaning against the doorjamb, I stared at it, like it might explode in my hands.

"Whatcha got?" Eddie leaned up on one elbow with a worried look on his face.

"It's a letter from a publishing company. Usually the rejected letters are single sheets of paper and very thin in the envelope. This feels different." Lifting my eyes to his, I chewed worriedly at my lower lip.

"Come here," he said, patting the bed beside him. Tripping over a shoe and Eddie's jeans, I finally made it to his side.

Pushing the envelope into his hands, I asked, "Please, will you open it for me?"

"Are you sure you want me to?"

"Yes, please. Then you can read it and tell me what it says."

Slipping a finger under the flap, he ripped it open. He scanned the top paper and looked at me. "What does it say, Eddie? The suspense is killing me."

"It says they want to publish your book. For a lot of money."

Rapidly blinking, I took the papers from him and read them. "Oh my God. Oh my God. Oh my God!" I bounced up on my knees, and gripped his shoulders. "Do you know what this means?"

"That you're my sugar mama?"

Laughing, I agreed. I couldn't contain the squeals of excitement any longer.

I was finally going to be a published author. Relief flooded my insides and I leaned down to press kisses to Eddie's whole face. "I...can't...believe...this..." I said between kisses. Sitting up, I gushed, "I have to call someone... I have to call everyone! We need a celebration at the bar tomorrow. I don't even care that it's a weekday! Is that okay? Please, can we, Eddie?"

"Yeah, of course. I'm proud of you, babe."

I picked up my phone and fired off a mass text message telling everyone we had a celebration to attend tomorrow night. Once everyone replied that they'd be there- Alice, Rose, and Ang asking to come early and get ready here- I was able to calm down.

Eddie and I celebrated in our own way... a way that resulted in me screaming his name over and over... three different times... before falling asleep.

A/N: Alright guys, see in a couple weeks! Thanks for staying with me this last year through all the crap and sticking around to see how it ends! Love and Hugs!