Well here it is, the long awaited chapter! I honestly thought I had given up on this but then I thought, no! I will go on! And so…

This chapter should have why Edward was alive and about Bella's baby. Hopefully….

Chapter 8 – Meaning Every Word

FROM WHEN BELLA OPENS THE DOOR

BELLA'S POV

I heard a knock on the door and I was slightly nervous about meeting Jacob's sister who I hadn't seen since I was twelve.

"Ra-" I started to say and was slightly taken back when I saw Paul, "Oh, Paul!"

"Err, hey. If it's not a good time I can come back later…" He mumbled, seeming hurt.

"No, no!" I said quickly, "I'll go find Jake for you. Will you watch Benny; he's in the lounge room." I asked and headed towards our room where Jacob was catching up on sleep after patrol.

I entered the room and headed toward the tangle of sheets and Jacob on the bed.

"Jake! Honey, Paul's here, he wants to talk to you. And I don't think Rachel will be far off." I said, shaking Jacob's shoulder. That didn't seem to work so I bent down and kissed him sweetly on the lips.

"Bella." He sighed and I couldn't help but giggle.

"Yes, it's me!" I said, "You have to get up!"

"Five more minutes…" he mumbled sleepily.

"Oh no you don't!" I said as he started to roll back over, "You're getting up whether you like it or not!" I tugged at his arm, trying in vain to pull him up.

"Okay, okay!" he groaned sitting up and rubbing his eyes. We entered the lounge room to find Rachel and Paul staring at each other while Ben was hitting Paul, trying to get his attention.

"Hey Rach!" Jake said, breaking the silence, hugging his older sister. "Hey Paul." He added, turning to the still dumbstruck Paul.

"What's wrong?" I asked Paul, concerned.

"I- I've … imprinted." He stuttered.

"Well, that's everyone now!" I gasped. "Sorry," I said, turning to Rachel, "I'm Bella, and over there is Ben, your nephew." I hugged Rachel, not sure if I should or not.

"Hi. Um, can I hold him?" Rachel asked, indicating to Ben.

"Sure." I said, gently pulling Ben from Paul's grip and passing him to Rachel.

"Hello Ben!" she cooed, "Wow, he looks just like Jake!" I nodded in agreement.

"Benny, this is Aunty Rachel." I told him, knowing he understood.

"Aunty Wachel?" he asked.

"Yes, good boy!"I praised him. Rachel smiled and sat down. The phone in the kitchen started ringing.

"I'll get it." I volunteered. "Hello, Bella Black speaking." I said the phone to my ear. I still loved the name 'Bella Black' it made me feel so… whole.

"Bella!" I heard Carlisle say.

"Hey Carlisle."I said brightly, "I was actually going to call you today."

"Really?" Carlisle asked, surprised. "Was it to talk about Edward?

"Err, no." I said slightly taken aback. "I was wondering if we could organize an ultra-sound."

"Oh yes, sure. How about tomorrow? Say around… 11:00am?" he asked.

"Yeah, that's great. Jake doesn't have work tomorrow." I explained, "How are the test results?"

"Well, they should arrive either this afternoon or tomorrow morning so I will give then to you when I see you tomorrow." he told me.

"Great. Why did you think I wanted to talk about Edward?"

"Oh well I thought you would be wondering why he was alive, so to speak." Carlisle answered.

"Hmm… wow, I never even thought… I was too worried about Ben." I said, now genuinely curious. "Do you know why?"

"Yes, your mother and I got to the bottom of it this morning. It seems that Tylah discovered a way to resurrect dead vampires. She forced it out of Aro before she killed him. I still can't get over the fact that she destroyed the Volturi. Although she did have people on the inside…" he mused.

"Wow." I gasped.

"Wow is right. Well, I guess I'll let you go, I hear your sister-in-law has come to visit." Carlisle said.

"Well, not visit but stay. She wants to be here for Billy and Paul just imprinted on her so…" I trailed off.

"Well that's all of them." Carlisle chuckled, "Bye Bella."

"See you later, Carlisle." I replied and hung up. I hurried back into the lounge room, surprised by what I found. Paul was now holding Ben, with Rachel cooing and fussing over him. I think Ben enjoyed the attention. I looked to the lounge and found Jacob sitting there, stunned.

"Are you okay?" I asked him, sitting down next to him and rubbing his arm comfortingly. He nodded in response.

"Who was on the phone?" he asked.

"Carlisle," I told him and he sat up straighter, concerned now.

"The test results?" he questioned.

"They should be here this afternoon or tomorrow. I made an appointment for an ultra-sound at 11 tomorrow so we should be able to get the results then." I explained, "And there's something else," I lowered my voice, "But I'll tell you later, now's not the time."

"Okay." He nodded. I started to get up, I was going to make Ben a snack but Jake grabbed my arm.

"Bella," he said, "I love you." I practically melted.

"I love you too." I smiled, bending down and our lips crashed together.

"Um," I heard Paul clear his throat, "Let's keep it G, there are children around."

We pulled apart, and I knew I was blushing.

"Sorry Paul, I forgot you were only 3." Jacob teased, making Rachel and I giggle.

"Well come on Benny Boy, snack time!" I said, scooping him out of Paul's arms and balancing him on my hip.

"Yay, food!" Ben clapped his hands.

"Need some help?" Rachel asked.

"Sure, that would be great." I smiled, and we headed into the kitchen.

PAUL'S POV

"Whoa." I sighed, flopping down next to my brother.

"Geez Paul, it had to be my sister, didn't it?" Jacob sighed, wiping a hand over his face.

"Sorry." I apologized, "But man, your sis is hot!"

"Okay, okay. Stop right there." He laughed, and I smiled sheepishly.

"So what's happening with Ben?" I asked, "And Bella, isn't she pregnant?"

"Yeah Bells is pregnant." He smiled dreamily, "I'm not sure what's wrong with Ben, we get the results tomorrow." His face darkened with anxiety. We all felt it, the whole pack and the packs girlfriends. We all loved Ben like he was our little brother, which he kind of was.

Hopefully he'll be alright. I thought, meaning every word.

Well there it is, Chapter 8! Sorry to keep you all waiting. Please review!

Check out my other story, As Easy As Breathing. It's a great fanfic or so I've been told…