Is there anyway I just do a disclaimer for the whole story or do I have to do a disclaimer at the beginning of each chapter.
Disclaimer: I don't own twilight or any of the characters. SM does.
Chapter 2:
Carlisle POV:
Holding that beautiful baby girl made my dead heart want to beat again. Renee handed me Isabella, then she ran out of the door with tears streaming down her face. I knew she was going to take her time in the bathroom before she would come out and get this issue resolved. So I decided that this would be perfect time to call my wonderful wife.
"Hello Carlisle," came Alice's cheerful voice over the phone, "before you ask Esme is already on her way to the hospital. And don't worry she doesn't know anything. But I do hope we can keep her, she is super cute". You got to love Alice. I find it amazing that even though she knows what is going to happen she still lives in the moment and enjoys life.
I also hope that my wife and children will let us love Isabella as much as I do. I couldn't contain my smile when she woke up and looked at me with those gorgeous chocolate orbs and smiled the most precious gummy smile. I knew she would make such a great addition to our family. And maybe if we are lucky maybe Edward will find his mate in Isabella. He has been lonely for so long, it breaks my heart. I have been with him the longest, and other than Esme, he is whom I closest to. When I see him among my other kids, I sometimes feel like changing him was a mistake sometimes.
"Carlisle?" I heard my beautiful wife say. I was so engrossed in my thoughts I didn't even hear Esme approach. I could still faintly hear Renee crying in a bathroom.
"Is this little baby why Alice sent me here?" she asks, pointing at little Isabella. "Yes, Renee told me her husband abuses her. And she wants us to adopt Isabella. I told her I would have to talk to you and the kids," I told her. Isabella's eyes landed on Esme, she smiled, and reached her little hands out for her. My wife's eyes lit up and a warm smile spread across her face. Esme reached for her and Isabella instantly cuddled up to her and reached for Esme's finger and started sucking on it.
"I would love to have her as part of our family," she said with adoration clear in her voice.
"I know I would love that too, but we would have to talk to the kids about it," I said with a sigh, fearing Edward might find it as a risk. "Don't worry we are here," Alice's voice rang through my office. Jasper, Rosalie, Emmett, and finally Edward followed Alice.
"Esme why are you holding a baby?" Rosalie asked with interest coating her voice.
"Because she might join our family, do you want to hold her?" Esme asked. Rose held out her arms in reply. When she got the little Isabella in her arms, her face lit up instantly.
"What's her name?" she questioned.
"Isabella," I replied.
"Alice said that we need to talk about something," Jasper said getting to the point. Everybody's face held confusion.
"Little Isabella's mom, Renee, wants to give her up and wants us to adopt her," I explain.
"And what did you say?" Edward asked. I was surprised to hear that he didn't sound upset, but curious.
"I said that we would have to talk about it, she's in the bathroom right now," I said.
"Is she the one bawling her eyes out?" Emmett boomed. (a/n: gotta love Emmett) I just nodded. Meanwhile Isabella was being passed from Rosalie to Emmett and was now being passed to Edward. Once she was in his arms she grabbed little fistfuls of his shirt, as if she never wanted to let go. She was also making the cutest little gurgling noises. Edward tried to pass her to Alice, but she would cry when Edward tried to give her up. When she was back to Edward, she giggled then cuddled into him.
"I thinks she likes you guys," Renee said. We all turned to see her; Renee's eyes puffy and red.
"Hi Renee," Esme said. I look at all my kids, then my love, and finally Renee.
"We have talked over what you said. We would love to adopt little Isabella, if that is what you still want," I told her, "I also have this card for you to get some help". I saw her questioning look so I explained some more, "it has the number and address of a women's abuse center. They will help you get away and get Charlie in jail." She nodded and took the card.
"Thank you. And I would love you guys to adopt Isabella. It's the best thing for her. Are there any papers I need to sigh," she asked. I could tell she was trying to sound brave, but I could tell she was fighting back tears. I nodded and called in the secretary to bring in the adoption papers.
(A couple of hours later)
Renee was signing the last page, and we would almost have Isabella officially in our family. Everyone except Edward and I was waiting in the waiting are. She left her pen lingering on the page; I still think she hasn't come to terms with the fact she is giving her baby up.
"Would you like some time alone with Isabella?" I asked. Edward stands up and hands a sleeping Isabella to Renee.
"We will be out in the waiting area when you are ready. Take your time," I told her. I let Edward go first, and then I close the door behind me. I sensed a connection between you and Isabella, I thought.
"I know and its weird, we just met her and I feel a strong urge to protect her," Edward responded.
"Carlisle, where is Isabella?" Rosalie asked sounding impatient.
"What if we called her Bella for short?" Alice said.
"That's a wonderful idea, Alice. Renee is spending some time alone with Bella," I answered. We all heard Renee's slow steps coming down the hall. When we finally saw her, we all held our unneeded breaths and prepared for her reaction. Instead of breaking down like we thought, she walked confidently to Esme and I, and said, "Take care of my little angel for me". She gently kissed the top of Bella's head and handed her over to us. Then turned and walked away.
Like? Hate? Next chapter-Cullen's take Bella home-
Sorry I know nothing about the adoption process.
Love always…
Orangegirle…