Chapter 17: Charlie's Mission

Charlie's POV

When you live in a town like Forks kidnappings are not an everyday occurrence. And I never imagined that it would happen to my grandson. I paced up and down the corridors of the station. I was wracking my brain trying to come up with ideas of what else to do. I had contacted every police chief and station I could think off. They were all on high alert, and were searching for Anthony. There was no way to know where he was.

But I was in disbelief over what Renee had done. I couldn't believe that she was capable of such malice. The Renee I married was not like that. We had our marital issues, but she was always a great mom. I never doubted her capabilities as a mother, but this behavior was unacceptable. Not only had she disrespected Bella and Edward, time and time again. She now took away their son, their miracle.

At first I thought she was being protective. I thought Bella and Edward were young to be parents, as well. But it was all selfishness. She had no regard for her daughter's feelings. She took Anthony, and disappeared. She wasn't at her house, or anywhere in Forks for that matter. She had also left without Phil. Nobody knew where she had disappeared to.

"Chief Swan," Called one of my interns that was sitting at the desk. "Chief Michaels is on the line for you. He says he has some news."

"Transfer it to my office." I ordered walking straight in and closing the door behind me. I quickly picked up the phone on the third ring.

"This is Chief Swan," I answered trying my best to keep a calm voice. I couldn't let my feelings and nerves get the better of me.

"Charlie, it's Peter. We got a call from your ex-wife's husband. She is in a hotel in Port Angeles. She appears not to be in her right mind. Though he does assure us the baby is safe." He explained as relief flooded through me. At least Anthony was safe.

"Have you sent units?" I questioned ready to head out myself.

"I have units on standby. I wanted you to be present. Although, we can't allow you to be involved in the arrest we would like to hand off the child to you." He further clarified. Part of me wanted to be involved and get Renee myself. But the other part knew my presence would be counterproductive and cause more drama.

I got the location from Peter grabbing my hat and coat and racing out the door. My number one priority was making sure Anthony was safe. I turned on the sirens speeding out of the station and into the cold night.

I contemplated whether I should notify Bella and Edward. I knew they were worried sick, but they couldn't be near the scene. It would set off Renee, and possibly cause harm to Anthony. Renee's mental state was obviously not stable.

I met the Port Angeles Police about two blocks away from the hotel. I was happy to see that Peter had commissioned people I knew. "Charlie." I was greeted as I stepped out of my cruiser.

"What's the plan?" I asked trying to remain professional. Yet, all I wanted was to march straight into her room and knock some sense into her.

"We figure it would be best to be direct. We'll knock on the door and ask her nicely." Peter explained matter of factly. "We're hoping that the intimidation will cause her to surrender the infant."

"And if she doesn't?" I questioned wanting to be as informed as possible.

"We order her to, and use force if we have to. But force will only be used as a last resort." He clarified as I nodded.

"Charlie, since the suspect is your ex-wife and the baby is your grandson, we can not allow you to be directly involved." He prefaced as I nodded. I knew he was right. "Therefore, Roberts will take the infant and bring him to you. We will have two ambulances on sight. As standard procedure, the infant will be taken to the Port Angeles Hospital. The suspect will also be transported to a different hospital to undergo a battery of mental tests. Any questions?"

A perimeter was constructed around the hotel and I had to play the waiting game. I was positioned 500 feet from the hotel. I heard the noise coming from the upstairs, and I felt my nerves acting up. How would I face Bella if something happened?

All I wanted was to hold Anthony and confirm for myself that he was alright. I want to know for sure that Renee didn't harm him. I want to be able to tell my daughter that I was able to bring him back to her.

The minutes passed and I knew things couldn't be going smoothly. I paced on the sidewalk when I heard Anthony's cries. I looked up and saw Roberts walking towards me holding a baby in mint green blanket.

"Anthony," I said rushing towards them as he handed me my grandson.

"This way Chief Swan." Said one of the paramedics as he led me towards the ambulance. I hadn't even noticed that they were standing next to me. But I knew they wanted to get us out before Renee was lead outside.

I looked down at my grandson sighing in relief as I tried to calm him. I knew the flashing lights and noise were scaring him. "It's alright, little man." I tried to soothed as I boarded the ambulance. "You're going home."

EPOV

I tried to sleep, but I couldn't. The fear within me was slowly consuming me. What if I never saw them again? How would I live with myself knowing that I had failed my wife and child.

Bella cried out Anthony's name in her sleep, the tears streaming down her face. "We'll find him." I whispered holding her close to me. We had to find him.

My cell phone began to ring on the nightstand and I immediately made a dive towards it. "Any news?" I asked near hysterics when I saw it was Charlie.

"We have him, Edward. He's fine and is sleeping." Charlie assured me as I let go of a breath I didn't know I was holding. "They are taking him to the hospital in Port Angeles Hospital to make sure he's alright. I'll wait for you guys there."

"Thank you, Charlie. What about Renee?" I questioned as I slowly gathered feeling back into my body.

"She's in custody." He answered. "We'll talk more when you get there. The Port Angeles Police Chief wants to talk to both of you. Let Bella know."

"I will." I said. "And thank you."

"You're welcome." He finished before hanging up.

"Not Anthony." Bella whimpered in her sleep thrashing at the covers. "Bring me back my baby."

"Bella, love." I started kissing her. "Anthony is with your dad. He's bringing him home."

"My baby." She whispered still asleep.

"Bella, they found him." I repeated my fingers playing with her hair. "We can go see him."

"Edward," She mumbled her eyes opening. "Anthony?" She questioned as I kissed her.

"He's coming home," I assured her as she broke down in tears hugging me tightly. "Charlie is with him in the hospital."

"Let's go." She urged getting up as we grabbed our things. "I don't want him to be without us much longer. He must thing we left him."

"Bella, he doesn't think that. We didn't leave him." I replied stopping her. "This is not our fault. We didn't know she would do these things."

"I know, I'll just feel better when I can hold him." She added hugging me. "I'm going to get him his blankets."

I watched her quickly walk into the nursery before rushing downstairs to tell the family. They were all just as anxious as everyone. My dad had even called neighboring hospitals at the prospect Renee would've taken him there. Everything was open, but I was glad Charlie had found him. My son was no longer in danger.

BPOV

I felt a sense of relief, but I knew my nervousness and fear would not subside until I held him. My dad had promised me that he would find him, and he did. I grabbed his favorite blue blanket and a change of clothes. My baby boy was alright, and I couldn't wait to have him back where he belonged.

A/N: I thought about doing part of the chapter in Renee's POV, but honestly I do not have the mindset to write that. I wouldn't even know where to begin. Therefore, I figured Charlie was the next best thing. He would see part of what Bella and Edward cannot see.

Your ideas of what should happen to Renee are amusing to say the least. But you have to keep in mind that mentally she's screwed up. She's not right in the head, and needs help.

Next Chapter: Bella/Edward see Anthony (Out Tuesday)

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