EPOV

Edward never meant to go back to medical school again. He had learned all the information more than once already, but, as a favor to Carlisle, he was again, for the third time, a surgical resident. His previous attempts had resulted in him quitting before residency due to the blood lust that still clouded his mind. However, after having fallen in love with a human, his resistance was now impenetrable.

It was only the first month of residency and Edward was already starting to get bored. His fellow interns were of the typical surgical stock. Mostly men, and most were overly preoccupied with status and physical looks. All of them were brilliant, of course, but the problem was they all knew it. Edward was aware that from the outside, he fit into the stereotypical idea of a surgical intern, but inside he was different. Although he detested the behavior of his classmates, he had no choice but to keep up appearances. As he waited in the physician's lounge for rounds to start, his fellow interns were engaged in their favorite subject, women.

"Did you see that nurse on the third floor? I'm pretty sure she was trying to flirt with me. Pretty easy on the eyes though," Calvin bragged.

"I don't know about that. Her eyes are a little cross eyed don't you think? Maybe she wasn't really looking at you, but more at me!" Stephen teased.

"Ha! I know for sure she was looking at me. She just can't resist," Calvin insisted.

"Don't you guys have other things to talk about than women? Anyways, haven't you heard about this one attending that everyone is talking about? Supposedly, she's a knock out," exclaimed James while sipping a cup of coffee.

"Yeah I heard about her. Well, when I find out what service she's in, I'm switching!" Stephen replied.

"Hey Cullen, you heard about that one yet? I'm sure you're having no problems with the ladies. They all love you. They get all glassy eyed whenever you come around. Lucky bastard," joked Calvin.

"No, I haven't," Edward answered with a hint of annoyance in his voice.

The truth is, Edward did hear about a particular beauty working in the hospital, but he wasn't interested enough to try to find her face.

"Good morning gentlemen! Shall we start?" Dr. Topper cheerfully asked as he led the group out of the lounge.

Edward's morning went on as usual, seeing patients, and doing consults. As an intern, his primary job did not involve the operating room but revolved only around patient care and charting. Most patients are often taken aback by his looks when they first meet him, but after realizing how competent and polite he is, they relax and feel more comfortable around him.

The nurses, on the other hand, were a different story. They seem to be very preoccupied with pleasing his every request. They were extra attentive and made every excuse to have him visit the bedside. Although it can become cumbersome, Edward knew that it wasn't entirely their fault. Every part of his being as a predator was made to draw in prey. His looks dazzled them and often times rendered them speechless.

"Dr. Cullen, do you have a girlfriend?" one of the nurses asked at the nurse station.

"Excuse me?" Edward was taken a back by the bluntness of the question. He wasn't used to women who were this brazen.

"Well, we were all just wondering if you were attached?" the other nurse asked shyly.

"Umm, well no," he answered uncomfortably.

But my heart still is.

"Really? How come? You seem to have no problems getting girls," the nurse called Jenny asked eagerly.

"Well, I'm just too busy and I haven't seen anything that catches my eye, I suppose," Edward replied trying to escape the barrage of questions.

How come? Because I was stupid and left her.

"You should come out with us sometime Dr. Cullen. We have a blast when we go out," Jenny exclaimed.

All Edward could do was smile and walk away. The thoughts that were playing in the women's heads were too much for Edward to handle.

"Why didn't you just ask him out Jenny? He's so incredibly good looking. If I had a man like that I would…."

Ugh! Women.

"Edward, you coming with us? We have a consult on the pediatric floor. Dr. Topper all wants us to go with him," Calvin shouted as Edward was coming down the hall.

"I'm right behind you," Edward answered.

Dr. Topper led the interns to the pediatric floor and into one of the patient's rooms. He proceeded to discuss the case and implement a surgical plan for the patient.

"Since we'll be working closely with the pediatric oncology team on this case, I think it would be imperative that we meet with them," Dr. Topper stated.

Edward was looking through the patients chart while waiting with the other interns for the oncology team to arrive.

"Whoa! I think I may have died and gone to heaven!" Calvin whispered.

"I think I'm in love. Definitely switching services!" exclaimed Stephen.

"What are you two talking about?" Edward said, a little annoyed.

As he looked up from the chart towards the object of so much admiration, he couldn't believe his eyes.

I must be dreaming. Or, my mind is playing tricks on me. This can't be possible. NO WAY!

There, not more than 10 feet from him, stood the object of his desire, love, hopes, dreams of the past 10 years. There she was, Isabella, his Bella standing, moving in front of him. But something was not right, she was…young…still. And suddenly, realization hit him like a giant wrecking ball.

It can't be. NO!

Excitement , apprehension, and anger filled him all at the same time.

My Bella! My beautiful, blushing, human Bella, now….a VAMPIRE?!

Every part of his being wanted to run and avenge her. To kill the monster who had turned her. But his curiosity was overwhelming. Bella, a vampire, working as a doctor.

How? When? Why?

Edward was rooted to the spot he was standing on. He wanted to escape from this cruel reality, but his legs would not move. His gaze followed her every move and when he couldn't bear it any longer, he whispered "Bella."