I realized something today, I said Masen was turning 21 in two weeks when actually he will be turning 22. I really get confused with numbers sometimes so forgive me for that tiny messup. Anyway, hope you like the chapter. :) review please!

Chapter 5

LPOV

"Come home, I miss you." Lucas whined into the phone in his perfect French accent.

"I can't." I sighed sitting down on the edge of my bed or rather Masen's old bed.

"Then I'll come visit you." I bit down on my lower lip. That probably wouldn't be such a good idea. Lucas had no clue that I had been in a previous serious relationship.

"Luke, you know I would love that but…"

"I want to meet your family, Lane. I want to see where my beautiful love grew up." Well when he put it like that…could I really deny him?

"Lucas…" I sighed not wanting to agree but knowing that in the end I would. "Could you even take the time off work?"

"I work from home, Lane. If you don't want me to come…"

"No, no I want you to come" I sighed running a hand through my hair.

"Wonderful, when do you want me?"

"Whenever is good for you." I told him.

"How about two weeks from now?"

"Two weeks sounds good, Luke." I tried to sound excited but I knew as well as anyone that Lucas' visit was going to be a disaster.

"Alright. I need to get going but I love you."

"I know. Bye." I cared intensely for Lucas, after all he helped me get over Masen, but there was no way I could tell him I loved him. I tried to plenty of times but the words just wouldn't come out of my mouth.

I let my head fall into my hands once I clicked the end button on my cell phone. Nothing was going as I had planned.

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MPOV

"Hey baby." I sighed when I realized my cell phone was ringing on my nightstand. At first I was pissed off about having to stay in the basement but now I really like this privacy. Upstairs I had kids coming in and out of my room constantly.

"I miss you, Masen. It's lonely here without you." Cassie whined. I just rolled my eyes. I hated how clingy she could be.

"Yeah, I miss you too." I lied. No, I really didn't miss her, I was actually happy to be away from her.

"Come home, then." I knew she was pouting. She liked to pull that on me thinking that it would work, but I never fell for that shit.

"You know I can't. I'm here visiting my family, Cass." I ran a hand through my hair. Sure, I could go back to New York but truthfully I didn't want to, even if I would have to endure an entire summer living with my ex-girlfriend.

"I'll come there, then." Oh hell no. That shit wasn't ever going to happen again. I brought Cassie with me last Thanksgiving and that didn't go over well at all. Everything bad that could happen did. I should have broken up with her as soon as I got home but stupid me decided to keep trying with her.

Then there was the fact that Cassie had no idea that I was serious with a girl here before I moved to New York. I told her that I never had a serious relationship before, but of course I lied there. As much as I hated to admit it, my relationship with Lane was more then serious.

"Cass, you've got your photo shoots and stuff you really can't miss out on all of that." I tried.

"I'm free two weeks from now, Masen. I can come visit for a few days. Please! I just want to see you."

"Baby…" I groaned. She wasn't going to take no for an answer, she never did. "Alright, book a flight and I'll see you in two weeks."

"Yay! I would hate to miss your birthday."

"Yeah, I have to go my Mom needs me for something." I lied hanging up before she had a chance to tell me she loves me.

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BPOV

Sunday night dinner was spent with just Edward, the younger kids and I. Masen went to Charlie's for dinner and Lane was at her Dad's. Of course I knew they did that on purpose, but could they really avoid family dinner for the rest of the summer? I think not.

Since they weren't going to be here I decided to use this time to tell the triplets and Alexa about what was going to happen during the summer. I told them a little bit already but I needed to get a schedule together, sure the schedules never worked but I always felt better when I had them. Lane promised to be back before ten so I could talk to her.

Mikey was still taking it pretty hard that I wouldn't be home during the day. He seemed to like Lane enough but he was still a Mama's boy and that would never change. Gracie, Alexa and Alison decided they would be just fine without me. That pained me a little. I hated knowing they were growing up and wouldn't need their Mommy forever.

After dinner and our little talk with the kids Edward took them upstairs to get ready for bed while I cleaned up the kitchen and got ready for tomorrow.

I was so nervous thinking about going back to work, even though I was going back to the exact same job that I had before the triplets were born. I held that job for ten years, I should be confident for my first day. The good thing about is Rose was still working at the hospital so I'd have her to lean on. I just hope I can get back into it as easily as I did before.

I felt arms wrap around my waist as I placed the last plate in the dishwasher. I couldn't help the smile that graced my lips.

"All four of them are in bed and are waiting for their Mommy to say goodnight." Edward rested his head on my shoulder when I stood up straight. "You go say goodnight to them and I'll finish up in here."

I turned around in Edward's arms and kissed him quickly on the lips before I pulled away from him.

"I love you, Bella." He winked at me and smacked my bottom before I left the kitchen.

"I love you, too." I smiled after I let out a small yelp.

I went into Gracie and Alison's room first. They were both curled up in their twin beds half asleep. I looked down to make sure that I didn't trip on something in their messy bedroom. I would need to make sure to tell Lane to get them to clean up this mess. I could barely see the floor. I walked over to Alison's side of the room first. I leaned down and kissed her little cheek.

"Goodnight, baby girl." I whispered reaching out and smoothing back her hair.

"Night, Mommy." She yawned and shut her eyes. I kissed her cheek one last time before going over to Gracie's side of the room. She smiled up at me.

"I'll miss you tomorrow, Mommy." I couldn't help but let out a smile.

"I'll miss you too, baby." I cooed and then leaned down to kiss her goodnight. "Night."

"Night." She yawned just like Alison and fell right to sleep.

Mikey's room was next since it was right next to the girls. Alexa's room was on the other side of the hall next to Masen's room. When I walked into Mikey's dark blue bedroom I realized he was already sleeping. I crept over and kissed his cheek lightly. He squirmed a little but kept on sleeping.

He looked so tiny and vulnerable laying there. I just wanted to pick him up and cradle him in my arms like I used to when he was a baby.

When I got to Alexa's room I looked around her organized room. Alexa was a neat freak, it was hilarious watching her when something was out of place, she would throw a fit until it was back where it was supposed to be.

"Sleep tight, princess." I whispered tucking her in tightly. "I love you." I kissed her forehead.

"Love you, Mama." She whispered with a sleepy voice.

After saying goodnight to all of the kids I walked down stairs just as Lane was getting home. I noticed she was on the phone, I was guessing it was her boyfriend.

"I promise I'll be there at 5 to pick you up, Luke." She smiled but the smile didn't reach her eyes. "I need to go I'm back at Bella's now. See you in a couple of weeks."

Wait a minute. Was she leaving? What the heck was going on?

"Bella, can I talk to you about something?" Lane hit the end button on her phone. I just nodded. "My boyfriend wants to come visit and I was wondering if that would be alright. If it's too much then we can get a hotel, I don't mind."

I widened my eyes. Did she really think that was a good idea? Having her ex-boyfriend here and her current boyfriend, that just screamed disaster.

"Oh, yeah. Of course he can stay here I don't mind." I said nervously.

"Thank you. He'll be here in two weeks and I promise he won't take away my time from watching the kids." She sighed. I nodded. "Alright, so should we go over what I need to know for the rest of the summer?" She changed the subject.

"Yes, that's a good idea." I smiled walking towards the kitchen, she followed me. Edward was sitting at the counter going through the mail. He looked up at smiled at me. I knew he heard my conversation with Lane about her boyfriend visiting. I could just tell on his face that he thought it was a terrible idea.

I grabbed a bottle of water out of the fridge before settling next to Edward. I figured he could help me out in explaining the kids routines.

"Make sure Mikey takes his medicine as soon as he wakes up and before breakfast. Wait about an hour before giving him something. He's rather picky but he's not allergic to anything so just get him to eat at least half. He'll probably end up napping a few times a day, that's normal…" I started and then went on to explain everything she needed to know about Mikey. Then I started with the girls and made sure she knew Gracie and Alison were both allergic to strawberry's. I also told her that Alexa was highly allergic to bee's and made sure she knew what to do in case Alexa got stung. Other then that the kids were pretty simple to take care of.

She seemed to be just fine with what I told her. I thanked her again for watching them for me before she went off to bed.

I sighed as Edward wrapped his arms around my waist once she left the room. I leaned down and kissed him lightly on the lips. I didn't mean for the kids to get heated but of course with Edward it was difficult for it to not get heated.

I should have known we would be interrupted.

"Aren't you too old for that?" Masen grimaced walking into the kitchen so he could get to the basement door.

"Nope." I smiled at him. "How was Charlie's?" I asked him.

"Pretty good." He nodded. "I need to ask you guys something."

"What?" Edward asked.

"Well, Cassie has off in two weeks and she wants to come visit. Would you be alright if she stayed here?"

Oh dear God.

This was not happening.

"Masen…I don't know…" I trailed off. Masen sighed and ran his hand through his hair.

"Please, I promise she'll be on her best behavior." He chuckled and I knew he was thinking about what happened last Thanksgiving.

"I guess that would be fine." I bit down on my lower lip. Once again I should have said no. Really, I needed to work on that.

"Thanks. Well I'm off to bed. See you in the morning or something." Masen kissed my cheek before disappearing. I looked at Edward and he just started laughing at me so I narrowed my eyes at him.

"It's not even funny."

"If you say so." He laughed again. "So, are you going to be the one to tell Masen that Lane's boyfriend will be here the same time his girlfriend is here?"

"No, that's their business." I shrugged. "Now, come on husband we really should get to bed." I grabbed his hand before shutting off the kitchen light and pulling Edward towards our bedroom.