A/N: I'm sorry it's late...I'm very tired too, so sorry for errors. This is an EPOV chapter.

CHAPTER 8

Emmett punched my arm. "Dude, what's wrong?" he asked. "Man, are you missing Bells already? It's been like six hours. She'll be fine, and if – and that is a massive if – then Alice will call."

I smiled. Of course I was thinking of Bella, she's all I ever thought about. And I was missing her – like crazy – but that was not the problem. "Em, you don't think Bella is having second thought about the wedding, do you? She says she is...excited, but I just don't think she is."

He chuckled. "Seriously? Are you insane? She is like madly in love with you! I bet if you could read her mind, you would see that."

"But I can't! That's the point. I can't tell if she's being honest or not like I usually would. I know she loves me, but I don't want to damn her if she has even the slightest doubt. Well, I do not want to damn her to this life full stop, but I've tried reasoning, it does nothing." I fell to the damp ground and leant against the tree.

"Ed, she loves you! She may have some doubts, but who doesn't? You have doubts – even if they are about changing her – you still have them! Just let it go. Marry her; you know it will all work out and you will both live happily ever after." He laughed and sped off to the car.

I gradually got up and ran back to the Jeep. Em and Jazz were already in the car. Jasper was covering his ears and I instantly knew why. I could hear Emmett pouring his heart into song.

"Everybody, rock your body
Everybody, rock your body right
Backstreet's back
Alright!

Oh my God, we're back again
Brothers sisters everybody sing

C'mon Ed! Sing with me!"

I shook my head.

Am I original?"

I got inside and sat in the back of the car. "Jeez, Em. You sure know how to lighten the mood. If you wouldn't mind, I'll just listen to my iPod. Jasper, I suggest you do the same."Jasper nodded and dug into his bag.

"Oh, guys, you're no fun! Who will I talk to? I'll stop, really," he begged, putting on his puppy dog face. He says it works on Rose, and it does, but no matter how many times he tries it on us, it does nothing.

Jasper shook his head. "Only if you turn off the radio; or at least put something we all like to listen to on." Emmett nodded and opened up the glove box searching for music.

"Ed, anything in particular?"

I shrugged. I wasn't really listening, just thinking. Thinking about what Emmett had said, remembering all of the things Bella had said. Working everything out.

"Why would I be more excited about three days of pain than about the day every single girl dreams about since they were five? I love you, I'm going to marry you and there is nothing you can do about it."

She would never say it if she didn't mean it and she did sound excited. Bella is a terrible liar, too. Maybe she really does want to get married. This is ridiculous, she had the chance to leave me and choose Jacob, but she didn't. "Edward, I know who I can't live without."

"Edward, we're back already," Jasper said, waving his hand in front of my face through the window. I nodded and smiled quickly. I looked at my watch, it was only six. I had a little time before Bella was expecting me. I could surprise her?

I quickly changed my mind. I needed to talk to Alice about the honeymoon and now would be the perfect time to do so. I could wait an hour or so, right? I ran inside the house and found Alice sitting on her bed with wedding magazines all around her.

"Oh, Edward! I was just about to come and find you. I wanted to know which of these gifts you think Bella would like better from the family. I know i would normally choose without you asking, but i thought, better to be safe than sorry." She picked up two magazines and handed them to me.

The first had a diamond necklace on it. I knew Bella would hate them spending that much money on her. I took a look at the second; it was a ring, also with a diamond. Bella probably would not talk to Alice if she spent this much money; really she would hate her for buying her anything. Then suddenly I had an idea.

"Alice, why don't you design her own crest? She will be a Cullen and she deserves to have one. I think it would mean a lot to her if you designed it yourself too, and it would make her feel more a part of the family, right?" Alice nodded her head vigorously and smiled.

"That's just...perfect, Edward! Genius! Oh, you wanted to speak to me too?"

"About the honeymoon; I want to keep it a secret from Bella. And I also think I have the perfect place in mind," I mused.

She arched her little eyebrow. "Perfect? I will be the judge of that. Where were you thinking?"

"Isle Esme," I said simply. Carlisle brought a small, deserted island for Esme as a gift. It was always hot and the beach was beautiful. We had a main house, which was big enough to fit our entire family and about three others. There were small, secluded shacks around on the beach too, perfect for privacy. Bella would love it.

Alice's face was priceless. Her eyes were wide and her smile grew bigger than I ever thought possible. Suddenly, she jumped off of the bed and attacked me. Her small arms wrapped around me waist as she screamed, "Brilliant! Just brilliant, Edward!" I hugged her back and chuckled.

"Okay," I whispered, "now that that is settled, I'm off to see my Bella." She giggled and let go of me.

"Have fun."

I walked out of her room and went out to the Volvo. I got in a sped off down the road.

As I reached Charlie's house, I slowed down. Better to have the trust of the Chief of Police than have him give me a speeding ticket. I stopped the car and got out, bringing my jacket with me.

I knocked on the door and was surprised when Charlie opened the door instead of the beautiful girl I love.

"Good evening Charlie. Is Bella home?"

Charlie grunted. "Edward, wasn't expecting you tonight. Um, Bella is on the phone to a friend of hers. Come in, I guess." He opened the door wider and let me in.

"Thanks, sir. Should I wait on the couch?" I motioned to the old, battered love seat Charlie called a couch.

He nodded and walked upstairs to get Bella, I assumed.

What is he doing here? It's getting late! Have to kick him out soon, much to Bells' disgust. I laughed internally at his thoughts. If only he knew...

A/N: And there it is! So now it's starting to connect with Breaking Dawn a bit more. Again, (and I know I say this every chapter) sorry it's so late. And over the next few weeks, I have exams so I will be very lucky if I get the chance to update. But it will be the first thing I do when they are finished.

Songs I listened to while writing this chapter:
Loves Not A Competition (But I'm Winning) - Paramore
I'll Be Your Lover Too - Van Morrison (and Rob Pattinson's version)
Think Of You - A Fine Frenzy
Saved - The Spill Canvas
Everybody (Backstreet's Back) - Backstreet Boys

REVIEW REVIEW REVIEW REVIEW REVIEW REVIEW REVIEW REVIEW...it will give me inspiration to update during exams.

Elyse xx