Bella leaned back against the pillows groaning. Jacob paced up and down the length of the room. He hated hearing, let along watching, his fiance going through pain. Heck, even when she was frustrated he hated hearing her grunt. This time was different. This time, he was being reminded constantly, was that their son would be here soon. A small whimper came from the center of the room and Jacob rushed over to take up his loves' hand, squeezing gently and moving his thumb is slowly, soothing circles, careful to miss the IV.

"I love you baby" he cooed as he pressed his face into the side of Bella's head. She gripped his hand like a life line and grunted at him then shot him a look that could only explain the one thing she wished upon him, death.

"I hate you...you and your precious cargo" she gritted her teeth and panted out. Tears ran down her cheeks.

"You know she doesn't mean it man." Embry was in the furthest corner of the room. He sat in the rocking chair, leg crossed over the other, his foot dangling off his knee. He closed his magazine and put it on the side table.

"I HATE YOU TOO!" she screamed then yelped. "I hate all men!"

"Soooo...you hate little embry too?" Embry teased, knowing full well he was taking a risk with his life. Jacob stared at his best friend, growling slightly. Embry laughed. He loved his family, even when they were completely enthralled with each other, he knew he was lucky to have them.

Bella stared for a moment, jaw dropped slightly, placing a hand on her huge stomach.

"Of course not! Well...I mean...You're so mean" she pouted and began to cry freely.

"Aw baby. He's an asshole! Just breathe..."Jacob tried to console Bella. Embry smiled and walked over to his other best friend.

"Of course I'm an ass, but it got you to think of something else didn't it?" He leaned down and hugged Bella tightly but held her gently so as to not cause anymore pain. Bella sniffled then began to pant heavily.

"Oh my God..." she groaned. "I need to push." Squeezing Jacob's hand tighter than before, so much that even he winced a little. Embry blinked and ran out of the room, straight into a nurse.

The nurse hurried to check on Bella and Embry sagged against the wall, laughing slightly to him. How he had gotten into this situation...all the silly little notes that had started all of this. He pulled out his phone and texted a quick message to the rest of the pack and to Heather. Letting everyone know it would be soon enough and that they should head over, though, he had a feeling they weren't far away at all, probably just in the cafeteria. Bella screamed a slew of cuss words at Jacob causing Embry to laugh. Peeking through the door he saw Jacob climb into the bed with Bella, kissing her face and tell her he loved her and he was sorry but it'd be over soon then she could kill him. Embry shook his head, leaned back against the wall and closed his eyes. Thinking back to the note that brought him to this very moment.

"Hey Embry, Bella sent me a note...I'm a little afraid to look at it." Jacob spoke to his friend through the phone, little did his friend know he was grinning through the line.

"Not this shit again...Man you need to seriously tie her up or something." Embry groaned and headed out of the door from his apartment. He wondered if there would ever be a drama free moment between Bella and Jacob.

"Cut it out! I'm serious! Can you just come over?" Jacob whined into the phone, grating on Embry's nerves.

Embry had been taking over everything when Jacob hadn't been around. Not that he minded, he didn't have anything else important in his life, but seriously, this needed to stop and he had half a mind to call Bella out on her shit.

A few minutes later Embry pulled up in front of Bella and Jacob's small house. Jacob had been determined that she would have a house she deserved to come home to. Bella and Jacob had talked and been even more open in the last few months. This slight separation had made a lasting impression on their relationship. She admitted to wanting more in life but she knew she couldn't do it alone. She knew Jacob had wanted to be more to her and she finally realized it was ok to accept help and it was ok to let Jacob in. They had gotten engaged quickly, though they had been together for a while. In the last month before she was to come home officially, Bella had been to visit and work on the garden and the kitchen. Jacob refused to let her in the baby's room, even the rest of the pack couldn't get in there! The garden looked well tended and when you took a deep breath you could smell the herbs she had placed around for love and luck. Embry walked up the few steps, past the rocking chairs and knocked on the door.

Jacob looked over his shoulder and pressed a finger against his lips, hushing anything that dare speak. He wiped the happy look off his face and pinched his cheeks to try and get them into a slight red tinge, like he had been upset or crying.

He added a sniffled as he opened the door.

"What happened now?" Embry grumbled and pushed past his friend.

"It's on the table...I just couldn't do it...I...I..." Jacob shuffled over to the couch and hung his head, his hands cradling his head as if it would fall off if not held up. Embry mumbled something even his sensitive ears couldn't pick up. Embry sat in the chair across from Jacob, leaning forward and swiping the folded up note off the coffee table. Jacob lifted his head slightly, rubbed his hands so they fell over his mouth to hold back his grin.

Embry-

You have been so much to Jacob and I. I'm sorry I caused you and the others so much pain but I could never thank you enough for being there for Jacob and in the end, being there for me...

Embry looked up and blinked. He looked back down to read.

I have thought about this for a long time and Jacob has agreed wholeheartedly. I would like your permission to name our son after you. Embry, you are part of our family, you've always known that, but we'd like to thank you for everything and this just seemed fitting. Would you be the baby's Godfather? Thank you again for everything. No matter what you'll be a great Uncle to our little man.

Love always,

Bella (And Jacob)

Embry looked up and blinked again, seriously confused. Jacob's grin split his face, he dropped his hands, knowing he couldn't hide his happiness anymore. Embry began to speak but stopped and sat up straighter when long, pale, slim arms wrapped around his shoulders.

"How 'bout it Em?" Jacob asked, grinning.

Bella hugged Embry tighter. Embry turned to look at her, for the first time in a while she was glowing and he could see the happiness that radiated out from her. He smiled and hugged her back and began to lay a hand on her large stomach.

"Um..." he laughed,not sure what to say. Bella grinned, looking across the table to Jacob who stood and walked over to drape his arm around bella's shoulders.

"Well...a yes works, but we could go in the basic english speech of ok." Jacob poked at his friend. Embry grinned and punched him in the arm slightly.

"Yes. Yeah, I'll do it." He rubbed Bella's belly softly and leaned his cheek against it. Smiling, ear to ear, he whispered to the baby inside.

"Hey lil embry. Its your Uncle Embry. We can't wait to meet you" Bella smiled and continued to hug him, knowing this would change his life, but wouldn't have it any other way. He had helped put the pieces of her life back together, this was the least she could do for him.

A high pitched wail had Embry's eyes snapping open. He turned and walked into the room as quickly, yet calmly as possible. He looked at his two best friends, their heads together, tears streaming down their faces. His heart warmed, he lifted his phone and snapped a picture. He turned to leave when he friend called him back.

"Hey Em!" Jacob called. "Come meet your nephew" Jacob wiped the tears from his face and kissed Bella against her head. Embry walked slowly over to the bed and peered into the dark eyes of the newest member to the family. Round cheeks, pink lips and a swath of dark hair covered the babies small face. His skin was a lighter shade than Jacob's russet skin, but his face mirrored his mother. Embry reached over to touch the baby's cheek softly.

"This is your Uncle Embry, you're named after him." Bella cooed to the baby that was tightly bundled in her arms. Bella looked up and smiled at Embry.

"He saved our family. Cause mommy can be a drama queen and almost ruined her own life with a stupid little note." Bella smiled and mouthed Thank you, to Embry and slid closure into Jacob's arms, finally comfortable and feeling complete.