A/N: So I'm updating this story before Fade into You, so be happy. Anyway, I'm loving the response I'm getting for this story. I hope more people will comment. I know haven't been good about responding to all the reviews, but I do read them and enjoy them. Don't hesitate to review. Anyway, here is Chapter 4, it is called: The Weekend. It's all BPOV this chapter. Sorry if you were hoping for EPOV but I just kind of rolled with Bella. Oh, if you wanna see what Bella & Emmett's townhouse looks like, check the links in my profile. Edward's apartment will be put up shortly.

Disclaimer: I do not own Twilight or it's characters. I also don't own any of the celebrities mentioned or pop culture references made in my story.

Rating: M for language and later sexual content.

Bella Swan

Almost one week after the play date with Edward and Jackson, I found myself at Mike's apartment getting ready to drop Lucy off for the weekend. Each time I dropped her off here, I always felt like I was going to a funeral. Fuck, I even wore black on these days. I always felt that when I dropped her off, it was like I was losing her. In a way, I did lose her for the weekend. Luckily, I would get her back in two and a half days.

I picked Lucy up before we got on the elevator, pressing the button for the tenth floor and waited. The elevator jerked into motion and rose from the ground floor higher and higher until it jerked to a stop, the bell by the doors dinged, and then opened.

I sighed as I stepped into the long hallway, Lucy still in my arms. Mike's apartment was fairly nice. Everything was pretty new, but it was located in a pretty shady neighborhood. I really didn't like bringing Lucy to this area of town, so I always made sure to remind him to keep his doors locked.

When we reached Mike's door, I took a deep breath, shot Lucy a smile, and knocked. I heard a lot of rustling coming from behind the door and I rolled my eyes. Mike had always been such a slob. After a few moments he opened the door and gestured for us to come inside.

"Hi, Daddy!" Lucy squealed, waving at Mike from her spot in my arms.

Mike grinned at her and pried her out of my grasp. "Hey Lucy! How have you been, baby?" he asked, kissing her on her forehead.

I sighed and put Lucy's overnight bag on one of the chairs nearby and went over to Lucy and Mike.

"I'll see you Sunday night, sweetie," I said, kissing my daughter on her chubby cheek.

She smiled and waved once I had pulled away. "Bye, Mommy."

"See you Sunday, Bella," Mike said, following me to the door.

"Make sure you keep this door locked, Mike," I said. "See you Sunday at eight."

Mike nodded as I stepped out of his apartment. I wave to Lucy and she waved back before Mike closed the door and locked it.

Jesus, I already missed her and it was only noon on Friday. I ran my hands through my hair as I headed back to the elevator. An older man joined me on my ride down to the lobby. He smelled like rotten eggs; I held my breath for ten floors.

As I was walking to my car, I heard my phone ringing. I quickly located it in my purse and read the screen. Edward Cullen was calling me. I smiled and answered with a generic 'hello'.

"Hey Bella, how has your week been?" he asked, he truly sounded cheerful and his happy tone only made me smile for some odd reason. Edward and I had communicated through a few texts throughout the week. Most of them had been about Lucy and Jackson, but I was glad I could actually hear his voice.

I sighed. "Uh, it's been alright. Just been going to school. I've been applying for some jobs because I'm sick of my parents and Emmett paying for everything," I said as I reached my car. I knew getting a job would only mean that I wouldn't see Lucy as much, but I really hated people paying for me. I wanted to be independent, not living off my parents and brother. "What about you? How has your week been?" I asked, settling into the front seat of my beat up truck.

"My week has been fine. It's nice to be back in the office, even if I don't see Jackson all day. It was harder to write with him around." Edward paused and I could hear movement in the background. "Where have you applied for jobs at?" he asked.

"I've applied at some clothing stores. I don't have much style so I don't think I'll be hired at any of those stores. I also applied at a few coffee shops. I'll probably apply at a few more places this weekend." I answered, playing with my car keys.

"You know, if your looking for a job, I'm sure my cousin could hook you up with something. She manages the Urban Outfitter's store downtown."

I bit my lip. "Really? I should talk to her about it next time I see her," I said. Even though I hated asking for favors, especially asking to get a job, I really needed one and Alice seemed nice.

"You should. She likes you a lot. I bet she would give you a job on the spot." He paused. "Hey, I was wondering what you and Lucy were doing tonight? Jackson's been bugging me ever since last Saturday to see you and your daughter again."

I frowned. Just the mention of my daughter sent pain to my heart. I missed her so much. "Lucy and I aren't doing anything because she is at her dad's this weekend," I told him. I tried not to sound bitter, but I know I did.

"Oh, that's a shame. I hope she has a good time at her dads," Edward said, he actually sounded really sad for some reason. I decided to ignore it.

"Yeah, I'm sure she will. He always spoilers her with junk food," I said, trying to lighten the mood.

Edward chuckled lightly before we were both silent for a few moments. "Hey, even though Lucy isn't with you today, would you still like to spend some time with Jackson and me? I know you must miss Lucy, so how about you let us take your mind off of her," Edward said hopefully.

I licked my lips and switched my cell phone to the other ear, thinking. After a moment, I nodded, even though Edward couldn't see me. "Sure, why not. Just tell me the time and place and I'll be there."

*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

At six o'clock that evening, I found myself standing outside the Starbucks down the road from Pike's Place Market. I sat down at one of the outdoor tables and waited for Edward and Jackson.

Five minutes after I arrived, I saw the tousled bronze hair that belonged to Edward coming towards me through the crowd of people bustling down the street. I grinned at him when I finally saw his face, he smiled back.

Once Jackson saw me, he ran over to the table and enveloped me in a hug. "Hi Bella!" he greeted me cheerfully. I couldn't believe that he was so friendly today since last week he had been pretty shy until the end of the play date. Whatever, I was happy that he felt comfortable around me now.

"Hey Jackson, how have you been?" I asked just as Edward had reached the table and took a seat across from me. He pulled Jackson up on his lap and settled him down on his knee.

"Good," he replied, pulling out a piece of paper and some crayons out of the backpack he had been carrying and began coloring. If I didn't know better, he was probably more excited to sit down and color then see me, even though he had seemed very enthusiastic when he greeted me.

I smirked and looked up, my eyes meeting Edward's green ones. He smiled gently. "Hello Bella."

"Hi Edward. What did you want to do this evening?" I asked, looking down quickly to break eye contact. I felt like if I looking into his eyes for too long, he would be able to read my thoughts.

I heard him chuckle quietly. "I was hoping you would like to go to Pike's Place Market. Jackson and I haven't been there in a while and I feel like we are due for a visit," he said.

"I haven't been there in a while either. I'd love to go."

We let Jackson color for a little while longer before heading to the market. Pike's Place was known for its fish market. The workers basically threw the fish around like a ball before wrapping it and tossing it to the customer.

We looked through some of the shops for a little bit. Most of them contained souvenir type things; others were expensive art and gifts. Edward insisted on buying me a Seattle Seahawks sweatshirt when I told one I didn't own one. I thanked him about twenty times.

Jackson dragged us toward a man playing a guitar for money and selling CD's. Edward gave Jackson a few bucks to throw in the street performer's guitar case before we headed toward the fish market.

"Have you ever bought fish from here?" Edward asked as we watched the workers toss the fish around.

I shook my head. "Nope. Lucy isn't a fan of sea food, so I don't even bother."

Edward stared at me with wide eyes. "You're having dinner with Jackson and me tonight and we are making you salmon from Pike's Place Fish Market."

"What?" I asked, surprised that he was basically telling me what my plans for the rest of the evening were. It didn't really bother me, it just surprised me. Edward never seemed like a demanding guy.

He shot me a crooked smile. "Please let me cook you dinner tonight?"

I think my jaw dropped a little. He was really laying on the charm thick. "Um, okay," I said in a soft voice.

Edward asked me to watch Jackson while he went to order the fish. He shot me a wink as he stopped in line. Jackson grabbed my hand and watched the men behind the counter wrap up some halibut for a finely dressed businessman.

Edward waited in line behind a few other customers before placing an order for some salmon. The fish went flying from one person to another. It was wrapped in a matter of seconds, paid for, and in the arms of Edward before we knew it.

When Edward returned to where we were standing, he grinned at me and grabbed Jackson's other hand. We held the little boys hand all the way back to Edward's Volvo. Jackson tried to swing in between us and almost fell. Luckily, Edward saved the day.

"Did you drive here?" Edward asked once he finished putting Jackson in his booster seat.

I shook my hand. "Nah, I walked. It's not too far from my place."

Edward nodded, opening the passenger door and helping me in his car. I blushed the entire time and tried to will the redness in my face to go away as Edward rushed around the front of his car and plopped into the driver seat, grinning crookedly before starting his car.

Jackson kept Edward and me entertained during the ten-minute ride to Edward's apartment. When he stopped in front of the building, I almost had an aneurysm. Edward lived in Metropolitan Tower Apartments. It was really close to the town house I shared with Emmett and Pike's Place.

I was pretty sure I was still gaping at the building as Edward helped me out of the car. When he led me to the elevator, hand in hand with Jackson, I finally spoke. "How many bedrooms does your apartment have?"

Edward chuckled. "Three," he answered.

The elevator stopped on the fourteenth floor and we stepped out. Edward led me down the hall, pulled out some keys from his pocket and unlocked the door he had just stopped in front of.

When he pushed it open, Jackson rushed inside and Edward gestured for me to enter. I stepped into a rather large entryway. The walls were painted tan with white crown molding. The wasn't much furniture in the entryway, but I could see from where I was standing that the dining room and living room met with the entryway and were painted in the same colors. It was all very modern looking.

Edward helped me out of my jacket and hung it up in the closet to my left. A little beyond the closet door, I could see into the kitchen.

Edward tapped my shoulder, causing me to turn and look at him. "Would you like a tour before I start the food?" he asked, a smile playing at his lips.

I nodded. "That would be cool," I said. I wanted to slap myself. I sounded like a teenager all over again. No one says cool at my age anymore unless they were talking about the temperature.

Edward chuckled before grabbing my hand and leading me to the kitchen. It wasn't very big, but it was modern and beautiful.

"This is the kitchen, obviously," Edward said putting the fish in the fridge.

He then led me across from the kitchen and a few feet away from the front door into what looked like an office. It only had a desk in it and a laptop sitting upon it.

"It's the third bedroom, but I used it as my office," he told me before pulling me out into the hallway then into the bathroom next to his office. It was decorated with salt-water fish and painted blue.

"This is Jackson's bathroom as well as the main bathroom of the house. He insisted on fish," Edward explained, putting his hand on the small of my back and leading me throughout the rest of his well-furnished house.

We both chuckled when he showed me Jackson's dinosaur themed bedroom. Apparently, Jackson was trying to make a fort with his bedding. He didn't even notice us, so we went on with the tour.

A few moments later, we ended up in the master bedroom. Edward's room. The place that the god beside me sleeps every night.

I couldn't help but notice that Edward had a very large king sized bed that looked extremely comfortable. I was pretty sure that the comforter on the bed had to cost more than my two hundred dollar prom dress from senior year. His room was beautiful.

We only stayed in his room for a few moments before he announced that he was going to get started on dinner. He asked if I would keep an eye on Jackson, and I, of course, agreed.

Jackson was still trying to make a fort with his bedding when I entered his room. "What are you doing?" I asked.

Jackson stopped his movement and looked at me. "Making a tent."

Hmm, so it wasn't a fort. "Want some help?" I asked with a smile.

"Sure," he answered.

The next forty-five minutes was spent trying to make this tent. Eventually, Jackson and I had come up with something that resembled at tent, but was a little misshapen.

Edward popped his head around the corner and grinned. "Dinner is ready," he announced before disappearing.

I grabbed Jackson's hand and we walked together into the dining room where the salmon sat all dished up and ready to eat on the dining room table. Edward had also whipped up some rice and a delicious looking salad.

A moment later, Edward emerged from the kitchen with two glasses of wine and a cup of what I assumed was milk or juice for Jackson.

"How does it look?" Edward asked as he sat down the glasses and grinned up at me.

I grinned back. "It looks fantastic, Edward," I said. Edward pulled a chair out for me and I settled into the seat. Jackson had already hopped up on his booster seat and was eyeing the food. Once Edward sat down, he gestured for us to start eating. Jackson, of course, dove right in. It was surprising to see such a young kid actually liking seafood especially since most kids are so picky.

I took a bite of the salmon and savored the wonderful flavor. I hadn't had seafood in so long, I didn't even realize how much I actually missed it. "This is wonderful, Edward. Thank you." Edward grinned at me and took his own bite of food.

The rest of dinner we talked about our kids of course, and the new seasons of TV shows coming out soon. Jackson entertained us with his messy eating as well, and I couldn't stifle laughter every time Edward would have to get up and wipe off his face or pick up some salmon or salad off the floor.

Eventually, we all had finished our food and Edward and I began to clear the table.

"You don't have to help, Bella. I've got this," Edward insisted, trying to grab the plates from my grasp. I pulled them away.

"I want to help," I said with a smirk, walking back to the kitchen and rinsing the plates. Edward opened the dishwasher and began to put what I rinsed inside.

Once we had finished cleaning up the dining room and dishes, it was time for me to leave. I really didn't want to, but I knew Emmett would be wondering where I was even though I had sent him a text saying I would be home late earlier in the evening.

"I'll give you a ride home, of course," Edward said, getting Jackson up.

I smiled and thanked him. I didn't want to walk home this late at night. It was rather dangerous and I knew that Emmett would throw a fit if he found out I did.

A few minutes later I sat in Edward's Volvo, the city lights flying by. Jackson pretty much fell asleep when Edward put him in his booster seat. He snored lightly in the back seat.

"We will have to do this again soon," Edward said once we pulled up in front of my townhouse.

I nodded. "Next time with Lucy of course," I chuckled.

"Of course."

I opened the door and stepped out before leaning back in and grinning at Edward. "Thanks for the ride home and the wonderful day," I said.

Edward smiled gently. "It was my pleasure." I almost died when the crooked smile I began to know and love crept up on his face.

With that, I closed the door and marched up to the door of my house. Once I unlocked it, I waved to Edward and he zipped out of the parking spot and onto the road. I think I stood on my front steps just staring at the road that Edward had just disappeared down for about ten minutes before going inside.

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