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CHAPTER 19

He looked around the room, seemingly lost for a moment, before he glanced to me, bending to pick up his boxers.

I glanced at the clock – 10:42, and then tried again, "Edward, honey, what is it?" He was really starting to freak me out.

He sat on the bed with a sigh. "Emmett and Rose were in a car accident …."

"And?!" I asked shuffling out of bed.

"I guess Emmett's fine ..."

I stood there staring at him, waiting for him to go on, but he didn't. "Rosalie? McKen—"

"McKenzie was staying at mom and dad's tonight," he interrupted. "Rose … she's in surgery, so I'm not sure …."

I nodded, more absentmindedly then anything, as I pulled on a clean pair of underwear. I went to the closet, trying to find something to wear as Edward tossed his clothes back on. I was just taking a sweatshirt off its hanger when Edward wrapped his arms around me, tugging me flush against him.

He buried his face in my hair. "Are you coming with me?"

I sighed, turning around in his arms. "I don't know …. I'm not real sure I want to take Masen up there …." I was really at a loss. I wanted to be with Edward, to make sure all was okay with Emmett and Rosalie, but taking Masen to the hospital in the middle of the night was probably not such a good idea.

"I was thinking the same thing," he responded, before kissing me and stepping back.

"Why don't you call your mom and see if she wants to go up there?" I asked, putting on my sweatshirt. He nodded and went back into the bedroom, leaving me to finish dressing.

Edward hung up the phone just as I walked back into the bedroom.

"She said she'd like to," he informed. "But she doesn't really want to wake Mack and alert her to anything being wrong."

I nodded—I could totally understand that. "Call her back. Masen and I will go over there."

He called his mom back while I went to wake up Masen. I hated to do it, but Esme really should be at the hospital with her son and daughter-in-law.

I had just finished packing a bag when Edward walked in. "I'll carry him to the car," he whispered. "Let's see if we can do this without waking him up."

I nodded. "I'll get his coat and boots."

Edward nodded and followed me out of the room. We both got ourselves ready to go, and then returned to Masen's room to get him. After Edward lifted him into his arms, I slipped on his boots and then his coat. We actually made it into the car and to his parent's house without Masen waking up. He stirred a little at one point but ended up going back to sleep.

"Thank you so much, Bella," Esme cried, pulling me in for a hug.

"You're welcome, but it's really not necessary, Esme," I replied, just as Edward came down the stairs from putting Masen back to bed. "This is what family does …. Please give them both my love, and kiss the baby for me." He or she had to be okay ….

~ Flashback ~

"I wonder what sort of news Rose and Em could possibly have," Edward grumped, clutching the steering wheel till his knuckles were white. "What could be so important that they couldn't possibly wait until … oh, I don't know … a day there wasn't a fucking blizzard outside."

Emmett and Rosalie had called on Thursday night, inviting us all over for dinner the next evening, saying they had something they'd like to share with us. I, of course, knew what they were going to tell us, though Emmett had no idea I already knew. Edward almost refused because it was his weekend to work the Emergency Room and he didn't want to spend his Friday night at his brother's house. Regardless of what he wanted, I told him we were going—there was no way I was going to miss the announcement.

"I don't know, babe," I answered, chewing my nails to the quick. When he said it was a blizzard, he meant there was a blizzard. We couldn't see shit in front of us and the idiots on the road were really freaking me out. I trusted Edward's driving, but I didn't trust the retards who thought they were indestructible because they had four-wheel drive. Seriously, four-wheel drive isn't going to do shit for you if you hit a sheet of ice!

"Momma," Masen whimpered from the backseat. "I scared."

Edward's eyes snapped to mine before quickly returning to the road. "We're going home!" he spat, glancing at Masen in the rearview mirror. "No need to be scared, buddy. Daddy's not gonna let anything happen to you …."

"Edward…" I sighed—he'd done nothing but complain about having to go to this dinner since I told him we were going, no ands, if's, or buts' about it. "We're closer to their house then we are ours, so tell me, what's the sense in turning around now?"

He glared at me then returned his eyes to the road. "The roads are only going to get worse," he reasoned.

"You don't know that," I shot back at him. "It could stop snowing while we're there."

"Bella …."

"We're not turning around, Edward. We said we'd be there, so we're going." I turned slightly in my seat, giving my son my attention. "Mase, we're almost to Uncle Em's, besides, Daddy is the best snow driver there is! No need to be scared, baby." Masen nodded but didn't say anything, he just turned his attention back to his window.

We arrived at Emmett and Rosalie's not too much later, everyone was already there waiting on us.

"Thanks for coming," Rose greeted, meeting us at the door. "Sorry it's so nasty …. I probably should have checked the forecast before inviting everyone over."

I smiled, while Edward glared, bending down to help Masen remove his snow covered gear. I watched as he took off—I'm sure in search of his cousin—and then turned my attention back to Rosalie.

"Don't mind him," I apologized, following her into the living room where everyone else happened to be sitting. "He's been in a pissy mood since he woke up this morning."

"I wonder why?" Edward smirked, making me blush, and everyone else laugh. "Now can we get this shit started," he snarled, plopping down on the couch. "I'd like to get my family home in one piece tonight."

"Edward!" I screeched. "Stop being an ass!" I couldn't believe how he was acting.

Alice glared at her brother, but then turned her attention to our hosts. "I'm dying here," she chirped, making Rose and Emmett both laugh.

"Seriously, though," Esme squeaked. "What is the big news?"

Rosalie looked to Emmett and then around the room to everyone else, before saying, "Well, Edward, we aren't going to make you stick around for dinner, so you can listen to our news and then take your family back home …."

I glared at Edward, ready to strangle him for acting like such a prick, but before anyone could say anything else, McKenzie came barreling into the room, yelling, "Momma's gonna have a baby!"

Gasps came from everyone, and all eyes were on Rose and Emmett. It was silent for a while, everyone just staring at the two, trying to make sense of what they'd just heard.

"Um, wow …" Alice whispered, a small smile on her face as she turned to her mother. "What did you do, mom? Put something in the water …? All three of us?"

"No, Alice." Esme laughed. "I didn't spike the water …. This is great!" she gushed, turning her attention to Rosalie. "When did you guys find out?"

Emmett and Rose shared a nervous look between the two of them, and then turned back to all of us.

"Well, um …" Emmett started, glancing back to his wife before going on. "About six months ago—"

"WHAT?" came from every family member, minus the children and myself.

"Six months?" Carlisle inquired, completely stunned as he watched the two carefully. "So when exactly are you due …? And why are we just hearing about this now?"

Emmett was the first to speak. "Well, because we wanted to wait until we were out of the first trimester to say anything, and then it seemed like the timing just wasn't ever right …. Alice announced she was pregnant and we didn't want to rain on her parade …. Then Bella and Masen made their debut back into the family, which was almost immediately followed up with the announcement of her and Edward being back together and expecting yet another …. Then Alice and Bella found out about the twins. Tell me, Dad, when exactly would have been the best time to tell you?"

Everyone stared at Emmett, a little shocked by his rant, but he was completely right. When would have been the best time to announce it?

"We-we're sorry," Rose cried, and Esme was immediately at her side. "We weren't trying to hurt you by keeping it from you all; we just didn't want to override everyone else's news."

"Oh, honey," Esme soothed.

"Alice was so excited to announce her pregnancy," Rose went on. "I didn't want to take that away from her. She deserved to have that moment as her own …. We were so happy to have Bella back … to meet Masen … Edward was finally happy, and we most definitely didn't want to intrude on that. The timing was just always so wrong …. We really are sorry."

~ End Flashback ~

After Edward and Esme left, I decided to just go ahead and go to bed. I was exhausted and Edward said he'd call when he knew anything. I checked on Masen and McKenzie and then headed up to Edward's old bedroom to find some sleep.


I woke when the bed shifted. I opened my eyes, and Edward was sitting on the side of the bed with his back to me. I scooted over to give him room and looked at the clock – 5:27.

"How is she?" I asked, my voice coming out deep with sleep.

"She's going to be fine," he said, lying down and pulling me into his arms. "She has a broken leg and pelvis ... they took the baby by cesarean about two—"

"How—"

"He's fine," he interrupted my interrupt. "Tiny, but fine."

"It's a boy?"

"Yeah. Michael Scott Cullen."

"How much did he weigh?"

"Four pounds, thirteen ounces …." He yawned.

"I'm glad they're okay," I whispered snuggling closer. "Get some sleep, baby. I love you."

"I love you, too," he breathed burying his face in my hair.

It was only another second or two before his breathing evened out and I knew he'd fallen asleep. I knew he was exhausted; he'd been up for over twenty-four hours, thanks to my waking him a five.

What? I was horny.

I closed my eyes and tried to will myself back to sleep, but apparently early morning horniness was becoming as regular an occurrence as morning sickness was. I sighed in frustration and tried to think of anything other than the pleasure maker currently spooning me.

You know, he's tired enough he might not even wake up.

No, Bella. He needs the rest.

He wouldn't even know!

What if he woke up?

Seriously? Do you really think he'd be pissed if he woke up to you riding him?

No, he'd probably be mad he slept through it.

Alright then, what's the hold up? Take a ride on that disco stick.

He really does need to get some sleep, though.

And momma needs to get off.

Momma really does need to get off.

Did he just chuckle?

"Edward?" I whispered.

"Hmm," he hummed into my shoulder.

I smiled. "Are you awake?"

"That depends," he responded, his voice rough and raspy. "Is momma gonna take a ride on my disco stick?"

"Oh god," I groaned as Edward tightened his hold. "You heard that?"

"Mmhmm."

I broke his hold and rolled to my other side, so I was facing him. "Why didn't you say anything?"

He wrapped his arm around me, pulling me closer. "Because I was waiting to hear what the verdict was," he reasoned, bringing his lips to mine.

"I'm sorry I woke you," I whispered against his lips.

"You didn't," he replied, pulling my bottom lip between his, sucking gently as he rolled onto his back.

He deepened the kiss and pulled me on top of him. I could feel his cock hard under me, pressing delightfully into where I wanted to feel it the most.

"Edward," I moaned breaking the kiss. "You're tired … you don't—"

He interjected with a kiss. "Momma needs to get off," he retorted, chuckling slightly as he brought his lips back to mine.

I whimpered, grinding my aching center on his hardened member. "I-I really will be okay."

Edward laughed, probably at the way my voice cracked. "Bella, there is no way I can physically go to sleep knowing you're in any sort of discomfort …. Especially knowing I can do something to fix it. Now yes, I am fucking exhausted. So you're probably gonna have to do all the work. I apologize, but I'll make it up to you tonight."

I giggled, bringing my lips back to his. "You're sure?"

"Shut up," he smirked, pulling my head back down.


I fell back to sleep after Edward let me use him for my personal pleasure, and when I woke the second time the bed was empty. I looked to the clock – 10:59.

Wow, where the fuck did the morning go … and why am I the one still sleeping?

Halfheartedly I pulled myself from the cushy bed and put my clothes back on.

Esme and McKenzie were coming in from the garage when I came down the stairs.

"Aunt Bella," McKenzie beamed. "I has a new bwotho."

"You do?" I smiled enthusiastically. "What's his name?"

"Ichael Ullen," she replied proudly.

I smiled. "I like that name."

"Me too," she replied running off towards the back door, I'm sure in search of Masen.

"They're okay?" I asked turning to Esme.

"Yes," she replied hanging up her coat and slipping off her shoes. "Michael's really small, but he's going to be okay. Rose has a broken pelvis and leg. God, the poor girl, the car hit on her side."

"Wow. We're lucky that's all it was then," I responded following Esme into the kitchen.

"Yup."

It was silent for a few minutes while she started a pot of coffee.

"I bought you some decaf." She smiled pulling it out of the cupboard. "And it's even caramel flavored."

I smiled. "Thank you."

Edward, Carlisle, Masen and McKenzie came in the door.

"Momma," Masen beamed. "We makes Frosty."

Edward kissed my temple before I bent to help Masen with his coat.

I smiled. "You did?"

"Uh huh. Papa got a carrot for it."

I looked up to Carlisle, and he was smiling proudly. "Well that was nice of him," I replied, bringing my attention back to my son.

Masen nodded, smiling from ear to ear. "It looks just like the Frosty on T.V."

I smiled at my son's excitement while Edward took their coats and boots to the closet. "Really? I'll have to go out and see it."

"Yeah!" he yelled excitedly, jumping up and down.

I laughed standing back up.

Edward was standing by the coat closet, holding both of our coats in his hand. Obviously, Masen would be following me. I knew he'd want to go out with me, but I give kudos to daddy for knowing that as well.

"Going to see Frosty?" Edward smirked as I took my coat.

I smiled. "Of course," I retorted, kissing him chastely before I slid on my boots and followed Masen out to see his snowman. I must admit it did have a lot of resemblance to the Frosty on T.V.


"Edward," I whispered into the darkness.

"Hmm," he hummed, his hot breath fanning over my neck.

"I've, um …." I really didn't want to concede, but I knew it was what I had to do. It was what was best for me as well as my family. "I've, uh … I've decided to go to part-time."

"What was that?" he asked, lifting his head slightly.

I sighed, rolling onto my back. "I decided to go to part-time, okay? I'm exhausted all the time, which means all I do is sleep when I'm home, and that's not fair to Masen … or to you. So I'm going to go to part-time for now."

He kissed me—roughly. "Good. We'll sit down tomorrow and figure it all out."

I nodded, cuddling into his side. "I love you, Edward."

"I love you too, my baby," he whispered, and then kissed my forehead. "So much."

**Author's Note**

So it appears I may have tricked ya there didn't I? My apologies—cough cough—I promise, it won't be long before Tanya's baby makes an appearance! Please review!