Chapter 6: Two months later

EPOV

The nursery was finally finished though Bella didn't get to see the finished product. We wanted to surprise her, and the doctor had put her on bed rest. She was healthy, but the doctor wanted to be careful. Her blood pressure was slightly high, and it was just a precaution, and she would most likely be induced in the coming days.

"How do you feel?" I asked as I sat next to her on the couch.

"Bored." She sighed balancing her book on her now very prominent stomach.

"We have an appointment in two days." I pointed out. "Dad says that Dr. Stanley should go ahead and induce labor at that time."

"I know, I'm just nervous that's all. We haven't even picked a name." She replied.

"Do you have any new suggestions?" I questioned kissing her hand. We had debated baby names time and time again, never agreeing on one.

"I was looking through the baby book name, and I was thinking Matthew for a middle name for a boy." She said as I thought it through.

"But what would be the first name?" I inquired. I actually liked Matthew. But what would we pair it up with?.

"Anthony." She said sheepishly as I chuckled. I had refused to name a boy after me, so she had gone with my middle name.

"Anthony Matthew" I said out loud. "I like it."

"Anthony Matthew for a boy." Bella said with a huge smile.

"I have a girl name," I added as she straightened up.

"I know how you said no to Elizabeth and didn't like Natalie, so I think we should go with Katherine." I offered as she smiled.

"I like Katherine." She said just as we were interrupted with a knock.

I'll get it." I said giving her a kiss before walking across the room to open the door. "What are you doing here?" I asked in shock as I found Renee standing on the other side.

She seemed to be upset and was not happy to see me.

"Aren't you suppose to be in class or working?" She questioned roughly.

"Edward, who is it?" Bella called as Renee pushed me out of the way to come inside.

"Renee!" I called the anger boiling in me. Bella could not get upset, because it could cause harm to her and our baby.

"Look at you, my darling." Renee cried in a condescending tone that made me cringe. I was trying to figure out a way to get her out.

"Mom, what are you doing here?" She asked in shock. Renee hadn't contacted her since the day Bella told her she was pregnant.

"I deserve to see my daughter, but I never expected you to be so huge." She said covering her mouth. "When was the last time you exercised?

I saw Bella's eyes begin to tear up, and I knew she had to leave. "Renee, I think it's best that you leave." I said in a serious tone.

"I will not leave. Did you see what you have done to my daughter?" She screamed as the tears rolled down Bella's eyes. "You have her on a bed. Are you happy now? You have officially ruined her life."

"He has done no such thing," Bella screamed trying to get up. "Why are you here?"

"Bella, it's not worth it. Please calm down." I pleaded ignoring Renee.

"Edward, it hurts." She said all of a sudden as she gripped the arm of the sofa.

"You're making her hurt." Renee said in outrage as I continued to ignore her.

"What hurts?" I asked kneeling in front of Bella taking her hands in mine.

"My back." She whispered her tears falling freely. "I think I peed on myself."

"Your water broke." I cried grabbing the phone and calling the doctor. I had to stay calm, and somehow get rid of Renee.

BPOV

I tried to breathe, but my back was hurting. Edward was fighting with my mom, but I couldn't process it. I had to focus on breathing and managing my pain. I heard obscenities flying from my mom's mouth, and I knew she was interfering with Edward.

"Stop it!" I tried to yell, but it came out as a whimper.

"You're not going, Renee," Edward said forcefully picking me up and taking me to the car.

"You can't stop me from going to the hospital!" She screamed and I knew she would be following us there.

"We're on our way, love. My dad is getting things set up and Dr. Stanley is there too," He said as he drove. I knew he was driving faster than usual, but I didn't care. I wanted the baby out of me.

"Call Emmett and Charlie!" I screamed.

"My dad is doing it." He assured me as I held the seat car seat for support.

I was so lost to the pain and my thoughts and my worries that I barely felt when I was put in a wheelchair or taken to the room. "I'm here, honey." I heard Esme's kind voice say as she took my hand.

"Edward" I called. I hoped I hadn't scared him away.

"He's signing papers." Esme answered as she moved away a stray lock of hair from my face. "Just breath."

"That's my daughter!" I heard my mom say as she stormed inside.

"Renee, I think it's best that you calm down and leave. Bella does not need any stress." Esme warned in a tone I had never heard her use, she was protecting me the way a mother protects her daughter.

"You can't tell me what to do." Renee added going inside.

"Edward!" I pleaded as I was put on the heart monitors and hooked up to all the machines with Esme by my side and Renee arguing with her. I knew she meant well, but I needed Edward. I needed his support and his words to help me through it all.

"Bella, how are you feeling?" Edward asked coming and giving me a kiss.

"It hurts," I cried.

"Hold my hand, love. I'm here for you for whatever you may need." He assured me as the doctor came in with Carlisle. "And who let her inside?"

"Renee, I think its best that you wait outside." Carlisle spoke in a calm voice, but you could here its power.

"I will do no such thing." My mom replied.

"As Bella's doctor, I agree with Dr. Cullen's suggestion." Dr. Stanley said. "You can either leave out of your own accord or we can make you."

"I'll leave the room, but I'm not leaving the hospital." She said leaving.

"Bella, Edward," He greeted taking my chart and reading the printouts of the machines.

"How everything?" Carlisle asked gently squeezing my ankle in show of support.

"The baby heart rate is dropping a little. We need to keep a close watch on it for the next few minutes. It's probably due to stress." He answered as I felt like a brick hit my stomach. Had my mom caused this?

"My baby," I said.

"No need to panic, Bella. I just want to keep my eye on it. If it doesn't increase we will have to have a C-section." He explained causing the tears to flow.

"It's going to be alright Bella." Carlisle added.

"If need be, Carlisle can be present if you would prefer." The doctor offered as I nodded. I wanted someone in there who knew me, and had invested interest in the case. It made me feel safer. "I'll be back in a few."

"Dad, what's wrong?" Edward asked his voice betraying his concern.

"It's not as bad as it sounds." He assured us. "Dr. Stanley just doesn't want to take any risks and with the high blood pressure Bells experienced two weeks ago, he wants to be safe. Renee presence has aggravated Bella so that may have contributed to it."

"Will I be able to go in?" He asked as Carlisle nodded.

"I'll make sure you're allowed." He replied as new contraction washed over me.

The doctor returned with a nurse a few minutes later checking on my progress. "The heart rate hasn't increased as much as I would have liked. So I think it's best to get this baby out. Are you ready to be a mom?"

"Please." I cried tightening my hold on Edward's hand.

"Room 1" He said to the nurse as the sidebars of the bed were raised. "You should be a mom in about half an hour." He said as they wheeled me up Edward still holding my arm.

"Where's everyone?" I suddenly asked wanting everyone to be there. "Charlie?"

"They're all on their way." Esme assured me giving my forehead a kiss.

"Edward, you need to get scrubs on. We'll come get you when we're ready." Dr. Stanley told Edward as another nurse was waiting to take him to change.

"I'll be right back, love." Edward said to me as I nodded.

"I'll be fine." I said nervously as kissed me.

"I love you." He added as I nodded not finding the words to reply. "Dad, stay with her."

"I will, son." He said as Edward gave my hand to Carlisle and followed the nurse to change. I was going to be a mother.

A/N: Renee has caused her to go into labor. She is past the premature labor area, so the baby will not be premature. How many of you expected this?

I really hope all of you were able to get my update yesterday since it appears that fanfiction was acting weird yesterday. I don't think it was letting people review. If you can I would really want to hear what you thought of the last chapter in Vegas and of course this one.

Next Chapter: The baby is born (Out Friday)

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