Invitation Back To Hell

Hello once again my pretties. I must say that I'm absolutely delighted with all the lovely reviews you guys left with the last chapter. Your reviews were so kind, informative, and highly enjoyable.

Once again, I would like to thank Tammy Clarke for coming up with the title.

So how about we get started…

Previously…

"Mr. and Mrs. McCarty, Mr. and Mrs. Whitlock, and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Cullen," I smiled politely to the top of Jessica's down turned head.

At the mention of my name, Jessica's head snapped up, wild eyes took in the sight before her, and then she passed out.

Chapter 4

Once Jessica had collapsed in her chair, Emmett rushed around to check her pulse. He gently lifted her from the seat and placed her limp body atop of the hard table. People began to gather around the scene before them, wide eyed and curious.

Bella produced a bottle of water so that Emmett could rub some across Jessica's face, in hopes that she would come to. Pouring some water into his hand, he rubbed it across her forehead, before dragging it along the sides of her face.

Within moments, Jessica's eyes began to flutter open. Once fully open, she blinked in a quick succession, and tried to sit up a little to quickly.

"Ma'am, I'm gonna have to ask you to lie back for a few more minutes," Emmett spoke in his doctor voice, the stern, kid-friendly way.

"Wh-What happened?" Jessica stuttered.

"Not sure ma'am, you passed out here when my boy told ya his name," Emmett said as he held back a snicker, as I rolled my eyes at the suggestion.

"Oh, yeah, I was a little shocked. No one has seen Edward here since high school, besides seeing him in the media or at one of his shows." Jessica carried on, laughing to herself. "I use to tell my mother that I was gonna grow up to marry Edward."

"Yeah, to bad your mother didn't teach you the lesson on how to treat people huh? Then perhaps you would've realized what a great guy he actually was back then," Emmett asked and spoke with a stern look on his face.

"Well, honestly, how could anyone be seen with a person when they looked the way he did?" Jessica asked like it was the answer to a life-altering question.

"Are you fucking serious?" Bella screeched with rage filled eyes. "Edward's a wonderful man, and husband. People like you should be ashamed of themselves. Not taking the time to get to know people for who they are, not what they look like!"

I was a little taken aback with Bella since she rarely ever cussed. She's a gentle soul, but it was only in surprise and my dick was trying to take a standing ovation. But that all ended when Rosalie began her ranting.

"Honestly, how can you still be so fucking ignorant on how you treat people? I mean, seriously, didn't anyone ever teach you that looks are not important, it is what's on the inside that counts," sneered Rosalie, as she stepped closer to Jessica. "Your standing here with bleached out hair, fake as ever, looking like the girl on the corner trying to make a buck. Get where I'm going here? Your attitude makes you that much uglier than you already are."

As the two women sneered at one another, the crowd that surrounded us began to split, as we heard a man calling out. Michael Newton was making his way towards us, looking pissed as ever. "Good God, please don't let him start in on me as well," I thought in my head as he stormed towards us, but veered off to stand in front of Jessica.

"Jessica, what the hell is going on?" Michael questioned rather impatiently.

"Nothing at all sweetheart," Jessica turned and batted her eyelashes at her husband.

"Don't give me that bullshit, I know how you are," Michael said with an irritated voice.

"I was just having a friendly conversation with Edward, when this bitch got up in my face," Jessica replied innocently, while sneering at Rose again.

"Yeah, friendly." Rose snorted, while rolling her eyes at Jessica. "So friendly in fact, that you felt the need to harass Edward, just like you did back in high school, isn't that correct?"

"Jess, is she correct?" Michael asked in a serious tone, while looking disgustedly at his wife.

"She's absolutely not correct," Jessica stated innocently.

A chorus of coughing 'bullshit's' rang throughout the crowd.

"Jess, this shit is pathetic. I'm sick of the bullshit. Yourself and Lauren are always causing drama, you seriously need to grow the fuck up. I'm through with this shit. When the days over with, I'll find somewhere to stay for the night, while you go back to the house and pack your shit. I want a divorce. Get out of my house, and get out of my life!" Michael said with authority, as Jessica screeched and stomps off into the crowd.

We all stood there, stunned as to what had happened before our very eyes.

"Edward, I'm sorry." Mike said, while raising his finger, as I was about to tell him that it was alright. "Let me finish, please. I'm sorry for all the bullshit I did to you in high school. I was a little shit back in those days, having no one to teach me that I shouldn't treat people like that. I know I made your life hell, and I'm truly sorry. It doesn't make up for all the hurt I know we caused you, but I'm a different person now. I'm sorry for how Jessica was to you just then as well. Hell, I'm sorry for wasting my time marrying her, in hopes she would change. I know you don't want my apology, but I am truly sorry."

"It's alright Mike, truly. I'm glad you've changed, and I'm sure what we just witnessed was hard on you, for that I'm sorry." I said with honesty in my heart.

"Yeah, like I said, I'm sorry I wasted so many years in the hopes she would have changed. If I can do anything at all to make up for what I did to you in the past, just let me know," Michael said with a kind smile.

"You know Mike, if you need a place to stay while she's gathering her things, we have more room at the house. Your welcome to stay with us, the rest of the gang will be heading over there after we leave here, but Bella and I are visiting our soon-to-be daughter Abby at the hospital," I said as I smiled lovingly at my beautiful wife, squeezing her hand lightly in mine.

"You have kids?" Mike questioned with a bit of surprise to his voice.

"We're expecting," I said, as I placed my hands along Bella's slightly swollen stomach lovingly. "We were gonna announce it to the media once we returned back to LA after the reunion, and I'm glad we have waited until then to do so. We did some volunteer work at the hospital here yesterday and my lovely wife and I fell in love with a 3 year old girl named Abby while there. We got the paper work started yesterday on her adoption. So now we can announce both children."

"Wow, you truly are a remarkable person Edward, and I'm pretty sure if I hadn't been such an ass to you back in high school I would have noticed that, makes me want to apologize once again," Mike says as he frowns and looks down at the ground.

"Mike, really, it's alright. People make mistakes, just as long as they learn from those mistakes and change, that's the only thing that is a blessing." I spoke, as I reach my hand out to clap him on the shoulder. "Oh how rude of me, I'd like for you to meet my wife Isabella."

"As in, 'Endless Nights' Isabella?" Mike looked wide eyed and star struck.

"The one and only, nice to meet you Mike," Bella smiled and stuck out her hand to shake his.

"Wow, this is so crazy." Mike said as he shook his head back and forth.

"Bella and I met back before we were thrust into the spotlight, love at first sight actually," I smiled fondly down upon my wife's glowing face, while squeezing her hand in mine. "Well we should really go join the rest of our friends now, again Mike your welcome to a room at the house if your interested."

"Yeah, I suppose I should take you up on that offer. I'm just glad to have this happening and the sooner, the better, right?" Mike questioned.

"Anytime Mike," I smiled kindly in return.

After kindly dismissing ourselves from Mike's presence, we headed over towards our friends, whom had laid out a few blankets on the ground underneath an oak tree in the far right corner of the park.

"Thank you guys for giving us a moment with Mike," I smiled lightly at our friends.

"Yes, he seems to have changed from the person he once was in high school apparently," Bella smiled up at me, while squeezing my hand in hers.

We sat ourselves down, Bella snuggled into my chest, as I rubbed her stomach softly.

"That's great guys, good to see that someone can change over time, unlike his nasty wife or that woman at the hospital," Alice frowned.

"We offered him a room at the house tonight, and he's kindly taken the invitation," I said with honesty. "We told him that Bella and I would be at the hospital, but that the four of you would be there to let him in and keep him company until we returned."

"That's fine, we'll make sure he feels welcomed," Jasper replied.

"So how about we eat now?" Bella asked, as I could tell that she was slightly hungry.

Bella raised up and searched around in the picnic basket that she packed up this morning before we left the house. Apparently there was chicken salad sandwiches, turkey sandwiches, pasta salad, potato salad, freshly sliced fruit, cheeses that had been cut up, a variety of chips, and an assortment of drinks.

After we each had a plate, we sat around talking a little about Abby and the changes we would need to make to her room and the rest of the house once we were back in LA.

Once we were finished eating, we packed up the leftover food and cleaned up the trash that we had accumulated. As I was sitting back down, I pulled Bella snug against my chest and let my fingers trail over her slightly swollen belly once again. I just couldn't keep my hands off her stomach, she was giving us such a precious gift, nurturing our child while it grew inside of her. I would forever be thankful for my lovely wife as she gave the gift of life.

I noticed a few minutes later that a man and woman was heading towards us. I think I might have groaned just a tad, when I felt Bella's hand descend upon mine and give it a little squeeze, I knew that she would be right there with me and would help me through the situation if it were another annoying group of people.

"Edward Cullen? Hi, I'm not sure if you remember me, but I use to be Angela Webber, now Angela Cheney. This is my husband Ben Cheney, and well, we'd like to thank you and Mrs. Cullen for your generous donation to the library here in Fork's." Angela smiled fondly at my wife and I. "I'm the owner of the library, as well as the Librarian there. Your gift to us will truly bless our youth throughout the neighborhood. So again Thank you."

I smiled kindly in return at the couple before us and squeezed Bella's hand softly in mine, letting her know how proud of her I was.

"Your both welcome, honestly. I can't say that I actually remember you Angela, since I honestly didn't have any friends here in Fork's, but it's nice to meet you now. This is my wife Isabella Cullen, and it was her suggestion that we donate to the library here in Fork," I smile and gestured toward's my wife.

"Oh my, the Isabella Cullen?" Angela looked stunned and then smiled hugely.

"Yes, well that's me, and your truly welcome. We just wanted to do some good in the neighborhood while we were here. Since I'm an author, you know my heart lies within the libraries and such." Bella smiled, while trying to stand to give Angela a hug. I quickly raised myself up and helped her stand. "Thank you honey, your to kind."

"My pleasure princess," I said as I squeezed her to my side, seeing the questioning look in the eyes of the couple before us. "She's pregnant, it's my duty to treat her like the princess she is because she's carrying precious cargo."

I smiled lovingly down at my wife's beautiful face and gave her a wink.

"Yes, he has taken excellent care of me and our little bit," Bella laughed sweetly, while cupping my cheek in her hand.

"Your both really sweet together, is this your first?" Angela asked.

"Yes, this is our first pregnancy, but we'll have a daughter soon by adoption," I smiled brightly at the words of having a daughter.

"We met Abby yesterday at the hospital. She's from the orphanage, and was admitted to have her appendix taken out, we just happened to fall in love with her immediately as we were there doing volunteer work," Bella giggled and then smiled. "She's very adorable, and to be honest we should really be heading out so we can visit her."

"That's very lovely and kind of you both. I guess we should let you head on out then," Angela said as she gave Bella a gentle hug, and reach to shake my hand. "It was nice seeing you again Edward, happy looks good on you."

"Thank you Angela, and I'm sorry that I don't remember you," I shook her hand in return and then patted Ben on the shoulder as they were turning to walk away.

We turned to our friends and excused ourselves so that we could head on over to visit with Abby.

"You guys are welcome to come to the hospital after while if you want, if not, hang out at the house, or you can go sight seeing around Fork's if you wish. We'll be home later this evening, and just remember Mike will be staying the night. Thank you all for being here with me this weekend." I nodded to each of them as another way of showing my thanks.

I led Bella back to our vehicle, where I opened her door and helped her get situated. Once she was inside and I had shut the door for her, I made my way to the drivers side and let myself in. Within seconds we were headed for the hospital.

Ten minutes later I was helping Bella out of the vehicle and making our way inside. Our first stop was to see Dr. Halloway over his nurse Lauren. Her actions needed to be brought to his attention. After we stepped out of the elevator, we made our way to his office.

Knocking on his door, we made our way inside once we heard him say "come in". Once he noticed it was us, he was immediately out of his seat, making his way towards us.

"Edward, Bella, so nice to see you again. To what do I owe the pleasure?" Dr. Halloway asked kindly.

"We wanted to stop by and make you aware of an incident that happened yesterday on the peds floor." I swallowed the lump in my throat, a bit anxious at telling him the news.

"Please do tell," Dr. Halloway pressed on with a grim look on his face.

"Well it happened after I had gotten all the information on one of your patients that Bella and I fell in love with during our time on the floor. I had ran off to get the information on her while I left Bella in the activities room with little Abby." I smiled fondly at the mention of her name. "You see, we are having the paperwork filed so that we can adopt her."

"I was rocking her when Edward came back. He tried to enter the room, but a nurse stepped in front of him and wouldn't let him pass through." Bella continued with a slight frown.

"Yes, well, the nurse who later said her name was Lauren asked me to go have some fun with her during her shift." I frowned just thinking about it. "I politely asked her to move out of my way, but she refused, so I had to get rude with her."

"I see, well I'll definitely be doing something about this. Your not the only person to complain about her and I'm sorry you had to deal with this," Dr. Halloway nodded his head, while seemingly lost in thought.

"We appreciate you taking the time to see us and hear us out Dr. Halloway, but if you'll excuse us, we'd like to get to little Abby and visit with her for awhile." Bella smiled, then reach to embrace him in a gentle hug.

Dr. Halloway looked on as Bella hugged him, seeming to have misty eyes. "Yes, thank you for speaking with me, and making me aware of the situation. It's very nice to see you both, and to learn of the adoption. I'm sure Abby will be pleased to learn of the news, and you'll both make lovely parents no doubt."

"Thank you Dr. Halloway," I smiled and clapped him on the shoulder.

Bella and I exited Dr. Halloway's office and made our way to the elevator's. We were both excited to finally get to spend some time with Abby today. Before we headed to her room, we decided to run by the gift shop to buy a few things for our little princess.

Instead of buying flowers, once inside the gift shop, we bought a few of the teddy bears. We found the isle with the coloring books, crayons and games, gathering quiet a few of those as well. The lady at the register filled two dozen get well balloons for us to take with us also.

Once we were finished in the gift shop, we made our way back to the elevators and started our journey to Abby's room. I was bordering on the edge of excitement and nervousness. Excited that we would soon be in her room and be breaking the news of her impending adoption. Nervous that she would be upset about gaining new parents.

Outside of her room, Bella knocked on her door. With a faint, but adorably cute "come in", we made our way in with all the goodies in tow.

"Bella, you came back!" Abby cried, bouncing around in her bed excitedly.

"We sure did princess, we brought you some gifts too," Bella smiled lovingly at Abby, pulling her into her lap on the side of the bed.

I made my way over and discarded all the items onto the bedside table, taking the pink princess teddy bear and handing it to her with a smile.

"Thank you," Abby smiled a toothy grin.

"Your welcome princess," I smiled back, taking my fingers and tickling her sides, watching her squirm. "I'm Edward little one."

We spent a little time getting to know our little princess. Her favorite colors, books, characters, favorite foods, and just about a little of everything else. We gathered on her bed, pulling the rolling food table to the middle and laid out several different coloring books with the crayons, as we colored pictures to hang throughout her room. Her smile was infectious as both my girls giggled and talked about any and everything.

Carmen, the nurse, peeked in several times throughout the day to make sure Abby was doing well. The last time that she had peeked in, Bella and Abby were snuggled together in the shape of a ball, sound asleep on the bed. She and I shared a knowing look, the one that said a thousand words.

While they slept, I managed to have a large pepperoni pizza delivered outside of the hospital and quickly picked it up before returning to the room to wake my two angels. Once back to the room, I found them both sitting up in the bed, talking amongst themselves.

"My precious princesses, I brought dinner," I smiled while holding the boxed pizza up as evidence.

"Pizza!" Exclaimed Abby.

"Yes, my fair princess, are you hungry?" I questioned knowingly.

"Yes!" Abby said while bouncing around again.

Bella placed her hands across Abby's shoulders, to help contain her excitement.

"Now we must sit still princess, so that we don't get pizza everywhere," Bella said lovingly.

As we all sat about eating our pizza, I thought this was the moment to bring up the adoption to Abby. I could only pray that she was excited about this information. I gave Bella a nod, in hopes she would pick up on the fact that now was the time to bring the subject up.

"Abby, princess, we would like to talk to you about something important," I said calmly, while trying to keep my calm.

"We want to know how you would feel coming to live with us, as in be our daughter, and soon to be big sister?" Bella questioned with a soothing voice.

"I wouldn't have to go back to the home, where the kids make fun of me?" Abby asked with a bit of excitement to her voice.

"No one will ever make fun of you again Abby, not if we can help it. Would you like to be our daughter?" I asked with hopefulness in my voice.

"I would like that, but where do I live now?" Abby questioned.

"We have a home in California. You see Bella writes books, and I'm a singer." I said calmly.

"O.K., I'll be your daughter." Abby said with a smile. "What's a big sister?"

"I'm pregnant princess, which means a baby will arrive in quiet a few months," Bella said as she took Abby's hand in hers, and rubbed it over her slightly swollen belly.

"Wow," Abby breathed out, while looking at Bella's stomach with wide eyes.

We spent the rest of the evening playing games, talking about the new baby, and all the things Abby would like in her new room back at the house in LA. By nine, the nurse was asking us to leave for the night. We said goodnight to our princess, promising to return tomorrow for our visit, and was headed back to the house for the night.

Before leaving, we learned that Abby would be released come the day after tomorrow, which gave us enough time to speak to the person in charge of the orphanage to make arrangements of having Abby come home with us instead.

Once back at the house, we found everyone downstairs in the playroom, including Mike. We filled them in on the news of Abby coming home the day after tomorrow and excused ourselves to head upstairs, shower, and head to bed.

Tomorrow would be another long day, but I couldn't wait for it to be over with so that we would have our princess home for good. I could only hope that it wouldn't be a problem with the person in charge of the orphanage, that Abby come home with us instead of returning there. If I had to, I would contact my lawyer in order to make it happen.

By the time our shower was over with, I carried a tired Bella to our bed and gently laid her beneath the covers. Snuggling up next to her and her slightly swollen belly, I felt like the luckiest bastard in the world. Sighing contently, we both slipped into a peaceful sleep.

Author's Note:

So uhmm, yeah! Sorry it took so long to get this chapter out there. I wish I could say that I've had it finished for a few days, but I haven't. RL has kicked me in the balls, well if I had balls, they would be kicked in.. *snorts* Between writing whenever I could, to a doctor's appointment, I've been busy yeah. Hopefully the next chapter will come around quicker.

Next chapter will be more time with Abby the hospital and the dance. Might be a little more than that, but we'll see.

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