You didn't have me at hello

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Chapter 26 – New Beginnings

Edward POV

It felt like forever when my family came over to Bella's apartment. Demetri and I were talking as Bella was in her bedroom changing the baby. She had already made a list of things I needed to get immediately after the meeting. How did she know all of this? She wasn't a mother – she didn't have any brothers or sisters. The doorbell rang and I ran to the door.

"Angie! Brad! What are you doing here?"

"Bella called me and told me what happened. Luckily we were still out and I brought some necessities you needed now. I don't think it's a good idea that you go out to get stuff. We have enough here. Where is she?"

Bella was just coming out "Right here guys."

Angie approached her and just took the baby. "Oh Edward, she is just precious. She looks healthy. She looks exactly like you."

Angie seemed to be in her glory. She kept breathing in my daughter's aroma. "She smells so pretty."

The doorbell rang and that's when my family finally arrived. They kept asking what was on fire and then I explained everything. As I was explaining, my family was crying of hurt and anger. I knew what they were thinking – how could Lauren be such a monster. Esme asked Angie if she could hold her new granddaughter. She took her so gently and started to tear. They all agreed that she was a mini –me. I laughed – even though I was just handed this surprise – I was so proud that I had this little child now.

Alice was looking around "Hey Edward – where's Bella? Where's Demetri?"

Angie looked around – "Let me handle this– please."

Angie went to the kitchen as dad and I followed. Bella was in Demetri's arms sobbing. Demetri was trying to console her. He understood her life, but he was having trouble. She had just been a pillar of strength for me and this little piece of heaven and she just broke down after. Bella saw Angie and started to say "I'm…sorry ….Ang…I couldn't…"

Angie took her in her arms and started to console her. I remembered then her promise of no more crying. "I miss…my brother…" Angie just kept talking to her quietly. Demetri was in pieces. He didn't know how to help her and to have her stop crying. We left them alone and dad went over to Angie and whispered her something. She just nodded.

We went out to the living room and Alice and the rest could imagine how Bella was taking it. Rosie and Emmett were trying to console Demetri. He was distraught that he couldn't do anything for Bella. He felt helpless and his eyes were filled with tears. After 10 minutes, she came out, looking better than before and she apologized. Dad came over and hugged her and said to her that there was nothing to apologize for. She nodded. Bella went to Demetri and gave him a loving kiss and thanked him. He looked at her so lovingly, touching her cheeks so gently that it hurt me so much. I wish that was me – caring for my Bella.

Jasper POV

I could only imagine Bella's reaction and feelings on this. She is so strong just to stop everything and help Edward and my niece out. I came over

"Are you ok Bella-boo?"

"I am now. I had to release – to many memories – but I am ok. I just wish I can hurt Lauren. She had no right to do what she did."

"I know and we should go after her, but what is the use."

Alice had my niece on her arms and she was getting fussy. Alice then said "I don't know what's wrong. She doesn't like me."

Bella smiled and asked "May I?" Alice smiled and gave her to Bella and once the baby was in Bella's arms she quieted down. Bella was humming something very quietly. We were all in awe.

Dad noticed it and just smiled. "You see, special children like this child require special needs. Bella knows the needs a down syndrome not just because she lived with her brother but because she researched so much as well. Music is a big part of their growing up. It helps them to calm down, to be creative."

Bella's face glowed even more as she held this precious little thing. I looked at both of them and though I know the baby couldn't see, I knew that this child loved Bella already.

I started "Well Edward, did you think a name?"

Edward explained that he was waiting for everyone to decide on a name. We were all talking and Bella made a suggestion.

Bella POV

"How about Mina?"

Angie's face lit up – "That's right. Mina means precious is Arabic."

Alice face lit up "Wow – she is precious. How about a middle name?"

Carlisle looked at me and I smiled. He and I knew it had to something religious. "How about Gabrielle. It means God is my strength."

"Mina Gabrielle Cullen. What do you think Edward? She is your daughter."

He smiled "Yes she is isn't she. Hello Mina. Welcome to our lives."

I gave Mina to Edward to hold his daughter. He looked a little more comfortable taking her in his arms. "Just hum to her Edward, any song – it really doesn't matter, just as long it is soft and slow. She will also like touch. She will like her hands to be touched, even her feet."

He nodded "Thank you Bella. I can't thank you enough." He kissed my temple so tenderly.

I smiled and nodded to him "It's my pleasure Edward."

After an hour more, everyone left my apartment. Edward agreed to stay with his parents for the night. Esme and Alice were going to go shopping for Mina and Edward and Carlisle were going to take her to the doctor tomorrow. When they all left, Demetri stayed with me. As I closed the door and locked it he came over and picked me up.

"Are you ok my Bella?"

I nodded "Yes sweetie. I am. Thank you for being so patient today."

He started to place small kisses all over my face.

"You are an amazing woman Bella. I didn't think I could love you more than how much I love you now."

I laughed because it tickled me. "Demetri, please take me to bed. Help me forget my sadness in my heart."

"Are you ok mio amore?"

"Yes, just I miss my brother and though I am better, I am just sad that I haven't been able to find the cure yet. Please, make me forget. Show me you love me."

"I will always love you my beautiful woman. I love you so much my Bella."

We turned off all the lights and as we walked to the bedroom we started to kiss passionately forgetting all the pain and anger and feeling love, all the love he felt for me and I for him."

A/N Ok – I hope to write more tonight, but I have a few things to do. So next chapter will be Thanksgiving. Hope you all like it and please write reviews.