While You Loved Me
Author's Note: I probably won't be doing very many more chapters on this story because I have at least a thousand more ideas floating through my head at this point. I hope that you have enjoyed this story while it has lasted. Here's another one for you.
Disclaimer: I don't own anything related to the Twilight Saga, The Notebook or the song "While you Loved Me".
Chapter 14
Junior/Emmett's POV
The next few months after coming clean to Bella's parents were a lot better for Bella and Emmett. Bella was progressing in her pregnancy and so her parents agreed to have a vow renewal ceremony after the baby was born. Both Bella and Emmett were getting antsy at the arrival of their little one and Bella felt that she was bigger than she should be, but Emmett always assured her that she the perfect size to be carrying their little miracle.
When Bella was around 8 months pregnant, she was told by her doctor to take it easy. While she laid in bed, Emmett painted the baby's room and built the baby a crib, changing table, and dresser. He was just as excited to see his little one as everyone else.
"Bella, baby, do you feel up to walking in here to see the baby's room?" Emmett asked her on the day he finished it.
"You're done?" Bella asked, sitting up.
"Yes, ma'am. I just finished the finishing touches to the crib. I can't wait for you to see." Emmett said helping her to her feet.
Bella and Emmett made it to the baby's room and Bella gasped at the sight. Emmett had painted the room a neutral yellow color and handcrafted the crib, dresser and changing table out of oak. Bella had tears in her eyes when she saw the handcrafted rocking chair sitting in the corner of the room.
"It's incredible, honey." Bella sobbed.
"I'm glad you like it, my love." Emmett said pulling Bella close. Bella turned in Emmett's arms and kissed him passionately.
The one thing that Emmett loved the most about Bella being pregnant was that she seemed to always be in the loving mood. After he showed her the finished nursery, they made love for the next 3 hours before falling asleep in each other's arms.
Emmett woke up that night to find that Bella was not in the bed next to him and he began to worry. He walked into her drawing room and saw her sitting in the corner painting. He came up behind her and wrapped his arms around her, kissing her neck.
"What are you doing up, baby?" Emmett asked.
"I couldn't sleep so I thought I would paint for a while to see if it made me sleepy." Bella said with a sigh.
"Is it helping?" Emmett asked.
"Yeah, I think I'm ready for bed now." Bella said starting to stand up.
Emmett helped Bella out of her chair and they walked together toward their bedroom. Bella let out a wince when they hit the hallway and Emmett looked at her concerned.
"What's wrong, baby?" he asked.
"It's nothing, honey, the baby's just moving around a lot is all. You know that Dr. Rice said he or she will be getting into position around this time." Bella said.
"You'll let me know if it gets worse, right?" Emmett asked.
"Of course, honey, let's go to bed." Bella said and they started walking again. Just as Bella got ready to lay down in the bed she felt a gush of water trickle down her leg onto the floor and she let out a groan. Emmett rushed to Bella's side and looked at her concerned.
"What's wrong? What's going on?" he asked.
"I think my water just broke." She said breathing heavily.
"This soon? That can't be right. It's too soon." Emmett said, panicking.
"Too soon or not too soon, we need to call Dr. Rice now!" Bella said as a sharp pain hit and she cried out in pain. Emmett rushed to the phone and called Dr. Rice. Dr. Rice was there within 10 minutes.
"Let's see how things are going here, Mrs. Bella." Dr. Rice said "Thank You, Emmett for getting the things I will need and changing the sheets on the bed for me."
"It hurts, Dr. Rice." Bella panted through a contraction.
"I know, darlin'. Let me take a look and see if we have time to give you a little something for pain." Dr. Rice said before checking to see how far her labor had progressed. "Well, I hate to say this darlin' but we don't have time for medicine. I want you to push as soon as the next contraction hits and we'll bring your little one in this world. Emily?" he asked his nurse he brought with him and Emily stepped forward. "Make sure you have the towel and basin ready to clean this little one off and wrap him up." He said.
"Yes, Dr. Rice." Emily said getting the things she needed.
"All right, Bella, I want you to push for me, darlin'. Let's bring your little one into the world." Dr. Rice said and Bella started to push. She screamed as she did because of the pain and Emmett held her hand as she bore down. Emily gave Emmett a cool washcloth to wipe Bella's sweaty brow as she pushed.
"You're doing great, Bella, I can see the head. I need you to relax for a second and catch your breath. When you feel the next contraction, push again for me." Dr. Rice said and Bella laid back panting. She felt another pain and pushed again, screaming. Emmett hated to see Bella in such pain but he knew the end result would be worth it.
"That's it, darlin'. You're almost there. I need one more big push and your little one will be here." Dr. Rice said and Bella nodded, tears streaming down her face. She caught her breath for a second before pushing for last time and the screams of their little one filled the room.
Bella laid back on the bed panting and sobbing after she heard the screams of her first born piercing the air and Emmett kissed her head, whispering how great she did in her ear. Emily cleaned up their baby and wrapped it in a towel before handing him to them.
"Congratulations, Mommy." Emily said "You have a healthy baby boy."
"Our son." Bella sobbed, kissing their little boy on the head. "Our little Jacob Charles."
"He's so handsome, baby." Emmett said, tears streaming down his face.
"He looks just like you." Bella sobbed. They held little Jacob for a few minutes before Emily took him back to get measurements and make sure everything was ok. While she was doing that Bella felt pain again, like she did when she was in labor with Jacob. She screamed out in pain and Emmett gave her a look of concern.
"What is it baby?" he asked.
"I…I don't know. I think…I think there's something else in there. Or there's something wrong. I feel something kicking. Oh God, Emmett, it hurts so bad." Bella panted.
"Doc? Get over here! Something's wrong!" Emmett called to Dr. Rice, who rushed to the foot of the bed to take a look.
"Well, this is a surprise." Dr. Rice said "Bella, I need you to push the next time you feel a pain."
"Wh…What?" Bella stammered through her panting.
"It looks like little Jacob has a brother or sister who wants to join him in the world." Dr. Rice said.
"TWINS?" Emmett cried and he began to feel a little woozy at the thought of another one in there.
"NO! Emmett, you better not pass out on me. I need you." Bella growled through gritted teeth. Emmett straightened up and grabbed Bella's hand again.
"Ok, Baby, let's bring our other little miracle in the world." Emmett cooed in her ear and Bella pushed again, screaming the entire time.
"You're doing great, Bella. This one seems to be coming a lot more quickly." Dr. Rice said and Bella laid back panting and crying. She just wanted it to be over. "Ok, darlin', the head's already crowning." He said. Bella took a deep breath and started pushing again, screaming the whole time. She laid back for just a split second before it was time to push again and the screams of their second little miracle filled the room. Bella laid back, relieved it was over.
Emily handed Emmett Jacob and went to clean their other little one. Emmett laid Jacob on Bella's chest and Bella held him close. Sobbing at how precious he was and how lucky they were to have two little ones. Emmett kissed Jacob's forehead and then kissed Bella passionately.
"I love you so much, baby. You did so great." Emmett whispered in her ear.
"I love you too, honey." Bella said with a weak smile, kissing him lightly on the lips before placing a gentle kiss on Jacob's head. Emily walked over with their second bundle and handed it to Emmett with a smile.
"Here you go, Daddy. You have a beautiful baby girl." Emily said with a smile and Emmett beamed proudly, cradling their daughter close to his chest.
"Bells, we have a daughter." Emmett sobbed. "She looks just like you." He added and Bella reached for their daughter. She cradled her close to her chest as Emmett took Jacob from her.
"Little Leah Beth." Bella cooed to her daughter, kissing her soft curls on the top of her head.
"You did great, Bella." Dr. Rice said. "Emily and Emmett are going to take the twins out for a second so I can get you cleaned up and the bed changed."
"Ok." Bella said weakly, handing Leah to Emily. Both Emmett and Emily left with the twins and Dr. Rice helped Bella get a bath and changed the linens on the bed before Bella laid back down, exhausted from the events of the evening. It was a wonderful day for the McCarty's.