BOOK TWO
Chapter One
Becoming A Surrogate
December 26th 2006
7 Months Later
With Christmas about to come to an end Bella began to feel more like herself again, knowing instantly that she was healed. After many nights talking to her husband they both agreed that now would be the perfect time to begin the process of becoming a surrogate, she was still studying from home no one would question why she was still taking her classes online and they would be staying in Forks a little longer as the sun was out. Taking a deep breath out she lay Renesmee into Edward's free arm making her way to Carlisle's office knocking gently once she got there. Apparently Alice had seen her decision as Rosalie and Emmett were already there.
"Alice said you wanted to talk to us?" Rosalie said her face filled with hope.
"Sometimes having a psychic in the family comes in handy, as you know I've fully healed from the twins' birth and after a lot of talking during the night with Edward, we've both agreed now is the right time for me to stat the surrogacy process."
"Really?" Rosalie said with so much emotion in her voice.
"Really, so whenever you're ready I am."
"No time like the present, Carlisle just took Emmett's sample and it's perfect." Rosalie chuckled.
Taking a deep breath, Bella nodded her head in agreement making her way to the examination table covering her lower half with a blanket, thankful that Rosalie had been in the room as Emmett began to look anywhere but where she lay. The implantation was uncomfortable but manageable, she knew they wouldn't know whether it had been successful for another month at least and she wasn't going to do anything stressful, her husband wouldn't allow it. Twenty minutes after the implantation Carlisle was happy that there wouldn't be any side affects, handing his new daughter a bag full of injections to take every morning. Smiling brightly the once shy brunette gently hugged her sister before leaving the office to find her husband; finding him in the living room with Renesmee while Kate held Elizabeth.
"How did it go?"
"Everything went as planned, injections every morning, you may need to help me with those and in a month maybe sooner we'll know if it's been successful."
"While you were up there I called the college and asked that we be transferred to Forks' college, you need to be close to your father right now, no arguments."
"You won't hear any from me, thank you."
"Anything for you, love. including injections."
"Rose has waited a long time for this opportunity I don't want to do anything to put that at risk."
"No hanging around volitile wolves then." Edward chuckled.
"They're not that bad and you know it. Well Paul can be but Rach tamed him. Have the girls been fed?"
"They had a bottle while you were with Carlisle, all you need to do is relax."
"I like the sound of that."
Bella lifted her feet up so they were resting on the couch shifting until she was in a laying position across the couch, pulling the blanket over her, with the quiet atmosphere it wasn't long until she drifted off to sleep, the next month would certainly be busy, however if it meant Rosalie became a mother finally then it was worth it, before long soft snores could be heard as Bella fell into a deep sleep.
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Week One
The morning after the implantation started out like any other, beginning with nursing Renesmee and Elizabeth before handing the bag of shots to Edward, lifting up her t shirt she watched as Edward pinched some skin on her stomach before pushing the needle gently into his wife. He always knew she had a loving heart, it was one of the many things he loved about her and now here she was providing his sister with her biggest wish. After the third shot he placed a small band aid over the injection mark kissing it better making his wife giggle.
"I'm going to have to call Jake and tell him I can't do any patrols for a while. No doubt he'll make some joke about it, he's coming to spend some time with Ness."
"What did I do in a past life to have him as a son in law after the hell he put you through last year?"
"Be nice, he loves her like a big brother right now and I finally get my best friend back, you don't have to like him but you'll be spending a lot of time together if things turn out like I think they will."
"Alright I'll behave but just for you and Ness, Rosalie may be territorial around you."
"I can handle that, maybe I can get some studying done. I've gotten good marks in all my assignments so far, I know Charlie is proud of me and I believe that something is going on with Mom and Marcus."
"What makes you think that?"
"I've been the human in the relationship, I saw the look of curiousness and love in her eyes. Have you heard anything in her thoughts?"
"She and Phil divorced, he cheated with someone from work, you're right though there does seem to be a bond with Marcus, I'll monitor the situation."
"Sounds like a plan, what's for breakfast?"
"Esme is making you a fruit bowl to go with your cereal."
"Sounds lovely."
"She says she's glad you like it."
Bella laughed as they left the bedroom together, with Edward making his way into the living room as she made her way into the kitchen for breakfast. As she began eating she pulled out her cell knowing this convention would be one that her alpha wolf wouldn't be expecting, the relationship with Rosalie had always been frosty until her wedding day, it turned out her husband was tight as usual, he had always said their sister would come around once she came to terms with the fact that she wasn't simply after Edward for his looks, like Jessica. She instinctively shuddered at the thought of her former friend hitting on her husband, she couldn't flirts she was planning on inviting Jessica and Seth to the house again, who'd have thought an imprint could change your opinion of someone. Her thoughts were broken by Jacob's voice.
"Bells? You're still in Forks?"
"We are, there's something I need to talk to you about. I can't do patrol for a while."
"You're a mother Bells, I understand, though something tells me that's not the only reason."
"You know me so well, I decided to become a surrogate for Rose and Emmett, we did the implantation yesterday, I can't phase."
"Way too much information Bells, I'll come up to the house, I want to see Ness. Is it okay if I bring Seth and Jess?"
"Sure, I hope she's behaving better than she did in school."
"She's been great for the pack, even Leah smiles more."
"That's an improvement, so we will see you soon then."
"You sure will, tell Edward I'll behave and Blondie I guess."
"Jake you'll have to get along with them sooner or later, that is if you don't want trouble when it's time for Renesmee to know the truth about the imprint."
"Alright, alright I'll behave. See you soon Bella."
"See you soon Jake."
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An hour later the vampires in the house heard the gravel underneath wheels as Jake parked in the driveway, though she knew wherever aesthetic went Jessica would be, it still unnerved her to know that the girl who used to try and hit on her husband whilst she was standing there would be inside her home. Leaning against Edward she focused once again on her coursework as he and Rosalie changed the babies. Five minutes later the noise level went up as two wolves and one human entered the room. Sighing she put her notes down realising she'd get nothing done whilst Emmett and Jake were in the same room. Watching her best friend closely she saw the light in his eyes shine as Edward handed Renesmee to him, maybe they could get along.
"Thank you for letting me come, I know your not a fan of the imprint."
"Jake I understand the imprint pull, it's why I couldn't let go of Edward when they left. You won't hurt her and if you do well then I won't hesitate if Edward wants to pull you apart."
"I promise I'll never hurt her Bells. She's my reason for living."
"I know and she looks forward to your visits, she may be growing at a human pace but she's still more alert than the normal baby, they both are."
"Dad wants to talk to Carlisle, with my imprint on Ness it changes the treaty. Though I'm sure your pixie already told him the minute I opened my mouth."
"I heard that!" Alice yelled from somewhere in the house.
"You know we love you Alice." Bella said softly.
"That's better." Alice chuckled.
Bella watched her siblings embrace Jessica as if she'd been with them for years, the girl who'd once said their situation was "weird" was now a permanent part of the family; even Rosalie seemed to be more welcoming. With everyone occupied she went back to her coursework determined to stay out of any games that should arise. The baseball game was still imprinted on her mind and she'd rather not chance it, knowing her luck there would be someone waiting for them to slip up.
As the afternoon wore on Edward could tell his wife was getting tired, sending Alice a look he picked his wife up gently carrying her upstairs, laying her gently into the centre of the bed before climbing in next to her, the last thing Bella remembered was the low humming of her lullaby.
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Week Five
The next four weeks had passed by in a flurry of shots and check ups for Bella, however she wouldn't regret the decision to become a surrogate for her sister, as the fifth week began it was a waiting game for the couples as they knew the first sign of pregnancy would be nausea. Rosalie and Emmett were on edge as they watched their sister closely, it wasn't until the third week of January when they noticed a change, a little hope that they had been successful. Quietly they made their way toward Bella and Edward bedroom listening outside the door.
Bella stretched out her limbs as she woke up the morning of January 13th, at first she didn't notice anything different. That was until she sat up and the queasiness made itself known, pulling away from Edward's arms she rushed into their en suite bathroom making it to the bathroom just in time before she lost the battle with her stomach. Before she knew it she felt cool hands touching her neck, followed by the smell of his aftershave which made her stomach roll again. Pulling herself over the basin she threw up again letting out a low groan.
"Feeling better, love?"
"I will be once you take that aftershave off."
"Do you think you're pregnant?"
"With how sick I feel definitely. But I'll take a test to find out for sure."
"I can hear the heartbeat. Rose, Emmett you might as well come in." Edward called out.
Before she knew it, Bella found herself wrapped up in a soft bear hug curtesy of Emmett and the watchful eyes of his wife and brother. As she saw the light of joy in Rosalie's eyes she knew it would all be worth it. Now she just had to explain everything to Charlie and hope that Aro wouldn't decide to check up on them, however going by what Marcus had said he was too busy trying to find a replacement to worry about the deal they'd made. Brushing her teeth thoroughly to get the taste from her mouth she knew by the time she made it downstairs Alice would have informed the family, one of the good things about having a psychic in the family. Leaning against her husband they made their way downstairs, letting Renesmee and Elizabeth sleep a little longer, as she curled up on the couch she imagined the small baby growing inside her in Rosalie's arms unable to keep the smile off her face, it would become more hectic, however the chaos would simply be a representation that the future was looking bright.