A/N: So sorry about the update fail last Sunday. So, I'll shut up and let you all read now! See you at the bottom!

Disclaimer: I don't own twilight, so any of those characters used in this story belong to Stephanie Meyer not me!

EPOV

I had decided on the Purple Café and Wine Bar for our first date. I figured low key and relaxed was a good way to go. I could of went all out and did a five star restraint but, knowing Bella as well as I think I do, simple was the way to go with her, for a first date at least, she'd want the more pricy restraints saved for special occasions. After parking in the underground garage, I could tell Bella knew where we were going and she looked excited about it.

"So, I take it you approve of my dinning choice?" I smirked, she never looked so gorgeous, she was smiling and nodding.

"Yes! I've wanted to go here for a while but, this isn't a place you can generally take a child so…" She trailed off, every time she mentions not getting to do something because of having to take care of Ethan makes my heart hurt. I know she does it without complaint but it still hurts to know she's missed out on so much because I wasn't there. She must have realized what I was thinking about because she cupped my face and ran her thumb across my cheek.

"None of that now, I know what you're thinking and whatever it is, it's wrong, so stop. I have no complaints about raising Ethan, I was just making a statement about why I've never been here, not to guilt trip you or anything, besides it's my own fault." Now she was the one that looked sad. We can't have this on our date so I decided to lighten the mood some.

"So, me thinking you look simply delectable in that dress is wrong? Cause that's what I was thinking, I don't know what you thought I was thinking about." I gave her my crooked smile and raised an eyebrow. She took the hint and laughed, god how I love that sound.

"Ok, enough of the heavy lets go eat. I know we need to talk some but how about we hold off on that until after dinner, we can go back to either my place or yours?" I stated it as a question because I knew we did need to talk about how we were going to proceed with Ethan and our new relationship with one another, we both know it's not going to be easy, his 9 year old mind will be spinning simple gestures and over heard conversations into god know what. We did decide that we aren't going to hide anything from him but at the same time make sure he knows that this doesn't necessarily mean that we're getting married and having babies. But, that we are a family. A family that doesn't live together. Yea, that's my only issue, I wanted to talk to Bella about maybe having her and Ethan move in with me in the near future. Even if something happens to Bella and I and we don't end up together like that. I have more then enough room and she could even have her own space, that way we can raise Ethan together under the same roof.

Opening my car door up to get out, I look over at Bella,

"Don't even think about touching the door handle over there." I mock glared at her hand that had already reached for the handle. She giggled and retracted her hand, I got out and shut my door and ran around to her side to let her out. Opening her door, I offered her my hand to help her out. Bella grinned at the gesture, "Why, thank you good sir." She said then kissed my cheek. I shook my head at her then told her, "My mom taught me to be a gentleman; she'd be appalled if I didn't at least open my dates car door for her!" She really would too, and I'll be honest, my mother scares me when she's mad, so always do what momma tells you to!

I offered Bella my arm, she slid hers through mine and we made our way up to the wine bar. I had gotten online earlier and reserved us a table so we didn't have long to wait, thankfully. Perusing the menu, we both decided to have a glass of wine with dinner, for an appetizer, we ordered the Wild Mushroom Bruschetta. Then for Entrées we decided to share the Margherita pizza. Secretly I was glad we didn't order one of the pizza's heavy on garlic or onion because personally I planned on kissing Bella a hell of a lot more tonight, and who wants to do that with garlicky onion breath? I'd still kiss her regardless, but man; even breath mints can't get that funk out of your mouth. I decided that since this was a first date, that first date etiquette needed to be followed.

" So, I know we already know quite a bit about each other but seeing as this is a first date, we should still try and get to know each other better, so how about twenty questions?" She pondered it, for a bit before agreeing, only on the condition that she goes first. I readily agreed.

"OK, how many steady girlfriends have you had since college?" She raised an eyebrow after she asked waiting for my answer. Well shit, she doesn't start off easy that's for sure.

"One, we were together my sophomore year of college but broke up over summer break. The rest of the time, I mainly focused on school and then medical school so, I didn't really have time for girlfriends, or relationships in general. And I'm happy to report said ex-girlfriend is happily married now with children, so no need to worry about any crazy ex's stalking me." She nodded seeming satisfied with my answer. She did crack a smile at my last statement about stalkers too, but it didn't get the laugh I was hoping for.

"OK, my turn, same question, how many serious relationships have you had since high school." She snorted at that then after it blushed, realizing that we were in a crowded place and that several people had heard the snort. But she continued on,

"I had a few dates in the first year or two after Ethan was born but usually as soon as they found out about Ethan they couldn't get away fast enough. But, don't worry about it, I don't have any regrets, I always had Eth to go home to and that was enough." She smiled sadly but quickly changed it to a more sincere smile, I could tell she was trying to hide the pain of it all though.

"OK, we're getting into, heavy territory again, so let's lighten things, up, what was your funniest memory during college?"

I dove into a tale of drinking, light sabers and Chewbacca masks and had her laughing her ass off in seconds. We continued this way for what seemed like hours, but in reality was only less then two. After settling the bill we made our way back to the car where I once again opened the door for Bella before getting in on my own side. Now to decide whose place we were going to.

"So, your place or mine?" She worried her bottom lip for a second contemplating whose to go to. Making a decision she said, " You know, if this had been a traditional first date and I didn't know anything about you, that line would instantly make me think you had other intentions with me." She was smirking now, barely suppressing a giggle. "However seeing as I know what you mean, lets go to your place, we're hardly ever there. We're always at my place and it feels like we're neglecting yours." I shrugged my shoulders, I didn't really care if I was at my place or not. Just as long as Ethan and Bella were with me, that's what home was to me, even if it meant crashing on a couch some nights.

"That's fine, we can go to my place, and just so you know, I don't care where I'm at, I just want to be with you and Ethan. That's where home is to me." I told her softly. I could see tears beginning to pool in her eyes, and I brought my thumb up to her cheek prepared to catch them, but I never got the chance. Bella leaned over and claimed my lips in a searing kiss. Not one to hold back, I returned it eagerly, grabbing her face with both hands; I swiped my tongue over her bottom lip begging for entrance which she gave readily. Our tongues began a dance, there was no dominate we were mingling together, just savoring and enjoying each other. After breaking apart for air, I rested my forehead against hers, we were both trying to catch our breath but I found enough oxygen to speak.

"Not that I'm complaining, but what was that for?" I rubbed my nose against her, wanting just to have as much contact as possible for the moment.

"After what you said, I just couldn't help it. You just seem to know the right words to say and the fact that you accepted us so easily, when you didn't have to, it makes my heart melt, as cheesy as that sounds. I feel like with you, there isn't anything we can't over come now." I knew the feeling well, these past weeks with Ethan and Bella have forever changed me and now, I feel like I have a purpose in life, I've always wanted to be a Doctor and now that I've accomplished this, the role of Dad just fell into my lap one day and most probably would have been freaked out about it but, to me it just seemed right.

"Let's get going back to my place, I do want to discuss something with you, and it's kind of important but I think for us, it might be a good step." Cryptic I know, and by the look Bella was giving me, she felt the same way.

"It's nothing bad, I promise, I've just had this idea floating in my head for a few days that I want to talk to you about, can you trust me, please?" I implored her with my eyes; I really didn't want to discuss this in my car in a parking garage. She nodded and we began the drive to my place.

Unlocking the front door, we entered, and made our way to the living room, thanks to mom I had my house fully furnished and decorated, it was what would essentially be a bachelors pad, with dark colors and slick lines, if my plan worked I'd have Bella decorate to her tastes too, so it didn't looks so manly. I offered her something to drink and she accepted a glass of white wine. After taking a sip she set it on the table and I did the same with my beer.

"So, what's this idea of yours I have to say I'm a bit intrigued." I took a minute to gather my thoughts; I wanted to ease into this conversation, rather then blurt it out and send her running scared.

"Well, let me begin with a question if I may?" She nodded impatiently.

"When will your lease be up?" She tensed at that question but answered anyway.

"In a few months, I only renewed for six months this time because I was going to start house hunting, with Ethan getting bigger, I wanted him to have a yard to play in and a place to ride a bike and all that. Why are you asking anyways?"

Here goes nothing. I thought.

"Well, why don't we use that two months to see where everything goes with us, then if at the end of those two months, we like where we are relationship wise we think about living together." I could tell she was about to say something, so I quickly interjected. "Just hear me out completely before you say anything, please?" She closed her mouth; I could see her jaw muscles working. She finally nodded. I took her hand in mine; she tensed but only for a second.

"I want us to be a family, and to me a real family doesn't live in two separate houses. They live together. You could have your own room if you wanted, we could look at houses together, or after your lease is up you and Ethan could move into here for a bit to see how living together works, then look for a house. Its up to you, I just want us to be together. I would of suggested this I think, regardless of if we were in a relationship or not. I love being with you guys and when I'm away I feel like a part of me is missing. Will you at least think about it, for me? Don't just flat out say no, maybe we can even run it by Ethan too, although I think I know what his answer would be." At this she smiled. She nodded a bit, seeming to come to some sort of resolve in her mind.

"Can I ask some questions?" I wanted to say know, I had a feeling they were going to be negative but, in order to move forward, we need to get this out of the way. "Of course."

"OK, I'm not saying it will happen but, what if something happens between us, and we get into a big huge fight and decide that living together isn't for us and we can't stand each other then what happens to me? I know you'll be paying for most of any house we get, I'll accept that, only because I will be help out with most of the bills." She left no room for argument for that, judging just by the tone of her voice. "I'd never take the house from you, that leaves me with no where to go." It's a valid concern, I'll give her that, luckily I already thought of it.

"Well, I've thought of that and what I'd like to do is split the money I get from the sale of the condo and put half in an account for you and use the other half to start up a college fund for Ethan." I didn't look at her the whole time I said this, truth be told I had no idea what her reaction would be to this piece of news. I chanced a look at her and was surprised by what I saw, her mouth was hanging open and she looked at me with round eyes, I don't think she really knew what to say. I waited for her to say something after a few minutes, of silence I implored her to answer.

"Bella, baby, please say something. You're killing me with the silence." I didn't have to wait long. She launched herself across the couch to me and kissed me with a passion I had yet to see from her. "You" Kiss "Are" kiss "The" kiss "Most" kiss "Thoughtful" kiss "Person" kiss "Ever" kiss. She kissed me on the lips again, nibbling and then soothing it with her tongue, unable to be sidelined in this anymore, I grabbed her hips and had her straddle me, she stopped kissing me then and I thought that maybe I'd pushed her too far. I went to apologize but she stopped me with a finger to my lips.

"I don't know if I could accept that offer though Edward. It's your money and I'd rather it all go to Ethan if anything. You don't owe me anything and just looking at this place I know it won't sell for under a million and even half of that is more then I'd know what to do with, I just don't know how I could in good conscious ever except something that large regardless if we broke up or not." I shook my head, did this woman know, I'd do anything for her? Not only because she was the mother of my child, she was just such a good person, and someone I could see myself growing to love one day.

"Its just money Bella, and even if we did break up, I'd still care enough about you to make sure you were taken care of. You're the mother of my child and that alone gives us such a strong bond to one another, besides that, you're a good person and making sure you're taken care of would be the least I could do. You've had to do so much on your own, and I want to do what I can now to help you with that. I want to take care of you, please, let me do that?" I stared into her eyes, which were filling with tears, a few escaped and I caught them with my fingers, brushing them aside. I pulled her to me as she openly cried now, her body shaking with sobs. I held her and rubbed her back making soothing noises. After a bit, she quieted down; I thought she had gone to sleep so I gently pushed her forward a bit to check, but her eyes were still open. She looked at me with such a strong emotion, that I couldn't help but lean down and kiss her lips, they tasted of salt from her tears but I didn't care. I couldn't let her go home tonight, I needed her near me.

"Stay with me tonight? I promise to behave, but I don't want to let you go right now." I brushed the remaining moisture off her face with my thumb while awaiting her answer. She nodded then answered with a hoarse "Yes."

I picked her up and cradled her in my arms as I made my way towards my bed room. I sat her on the bed then rifled through my drawers for something for her to sleep in. I pulled out a t-shirt from college and a pair of sweats.

"I think this is all I have that will fit you." She smiled and took the clothes.

"This is perfect. I'll be right back." She shut the bathroom door and I quickly pulled out some rarely used sleep pants, seeing as I normally slept nude. and a wife beater. I sat on the edge of the bed waiting for her to be done in the bathroom so I could brush my teeth. She came out a moment later, in just the t-shirt. She was blushing crimson and looking down at her feet. Moving over to her, I tilted her chin up so her eyes could meet mine.

"I normally don't sleep in anything but shorts, because I get hot at night, I hope this is ok?" She cute little face was still beet red but that only made her more adorable to me. Kissing her nose I said, "You're perfect, go climb into bed, I'll meet you there in a second."

Brushing my teeth took longer then normal, mostly because I was trying to calm my raging hard-on. after thinking up every gross thing imaginable it went away and I made my way back into the bedroom. I found Bella on the left side, which was good cause I normally slept on the right.
"I hope i'm ok on this side, I normally sleep on the left, so..." She trailed off, "Your fine, I usually sleep on the right. Crawling into bed I pulled her to me after shutting off the light, Her head was on my shoulder with her arm draped across my torso. I wrapped my around her back and held her close. " Sweet dreams, beautiful." I Felt her smile against me. "Good night, Edward."

A/N: So, this is my longest chapter yet, hope you all enjoyed it! Reading last chapter and how Ethan was talking about having siblings got me thinking about how my parents told me I was getting another sibling. Being the oldest in a combined family, I was 15 when I found out we were getting a little sister. I already had 1 biological brother(13), a step-brother(11) and 2 step-sisters(9)&(7), I felt like the live in Nanny rather then just another kid in the house so, suffice it to say I didn't handle the news well, not to mention they didn't tell us in the best way. We were sitting down to eat dinner, then right in the middle of it he threw down 6 ultrasound pictures and asked if we knew what they were, my siblings all shook there heads no, but I knew what they were, I was just ignoring it, as I took a drink of my drink he announced, "That's the baby girl we're going to have in 4 months" I proceeded to spit my drink all over my brother who was sitting across from me. Then about a year and a half later, they did the same thing when they announced my mom was pregnant with my little brother. At the time I was pissed off and more then a little grossed out, I mean who wants to think about what has to happen for you mother to get pregnant. YUCK! But, even though at the time, I was less then thrilled, my little brother and sister are awesome, they're 9 and 7 now and I'm 25. So my question to you is if you have any younger siblings, how did your parents tell you? Were you excited, freaked out? or just plain grossed out thinking about your parents doing the nasty? Till next time! Love you all thanks for reading!

-Jenny