Chapter 26

Edward was back with my mom early the next day after hearing from Jake about me.

"Good morning, beautiful," Edward said. My mom also told me morning and asked, "How are you feeling today?"

"Bored and stir crazy."

My mom said, "Good let's get you up and go for a walk? The three of us will be your body guards as well as Seth."

"Let me guess. I don't have a choice."

"Nope," they all three said together. I got out of bed and was off for two laps around the floor. As we were returning to my room, I heard, "She's up and moving. How about we go check your eyes, Bella?"

"Yes doctor."

Once I was in my room and on the bed, she checked my eyes and said, "Okay, Edward, Charlie, and Renee before I retape her head, here's what you do to wash her hair." She showed and talked them through it.

As soon as my eyes were retaped, I asked, "Now when I can go home?"

"In a few hours."

"Good."

"Renee, will you stay here while I go start making the arrangements? Charlie come on, I'll need your help too."

"Of course, I will."

"Edward, please wait a minute. I don't want the press getting any pictures of me."

He leaned over, kissed me and said, "That's what I'm going to go work on. Your dad and I can fly you out of here correct?"

"Yes," and I started crying.

"Sweetheart, I'm praying very hard that everything will be as it should be very soon."

Renee said, "Edward, go! I'll take care of her." My mom got me setup with pancakes and bacon. Edward came back about an hour later with a bag to. "Renee, do you want to help Bella get dressed? And within the hour we can be out of here." I got dressed and I didn't even question where the clothes came from. I just wanted out of here and a quiet place to wait this place out. I was back sitting on my hospital couch just waiting and worrying.

"Bella," Edward said as he and Jake came in.

"Yes," and I turned to his voice.

"Bella, you, Jake and I are going to stay here for another half hour. Your mom, dad, and Seth are leaving through a back entrance and they'll meet us at the plane. The three of us are leaving via helicopter. Hospital security won't let anyone up to the roof." Everyone quickly left with Seth.

"Edward?"

"Bella, we're going to get you back home safe and sound. Please don't worry. A private nurse will be coming out every day."

Then I heard my surgeon say, "He has even been convinced me to fly out and check on you in five days. Though I want you back here at the end because I'll want to run all kinds of tests on you, as well."

"Thank you and I think that is plenty fair."

Jake opened the door and said, "All clear and ready."

The doctor said, "Give me five. Bella, I know I don't understand what it's like to not see, but relax. Edward said you just finished up your degree and passed your licensing tests. So relax and try to enjoy your downtime. In twelve days, we'll go from there. Let Edward help you as much as you want. No matter what no trying to see. If you try to see and force it, that I promise will do more harm than good. Now before you get in the wheelchair, I'm going to give you a sedative for the flight, plus where a ball cap to shade your face and eyes when you go outside."

"Yes doctor. Let's go."

Jake opened the door and said, "2 minutes out."

She stabbed my arm and Edward put my hat on my head. "See you in 5 days."

"Hopefully," was my only comment as I rubbed my arm from the shot.

Edward, Jake and I headed up to the roof in a staff elevator with hospital security. Edward said, "They're not turning the blades off. When we get off the elevator, hold your hat. Jake hold the door open and make sure you hold the wheelchair. Bella, hold your hat and tilt your head down as we get you close to the helicopter. I'll just lift you up into the chopper. Then Jake and I will get in on the other side. I'll make sure your seat belt is on and we'll go. Ready?"

"I guess."

So onto the roof, we went. I quickly grabbed my hat. Jake stopped the wheelchair. Edward opened the back door of the helicopter and Jake slid the chair up farther. Edward wrapped his arms around me and slipped me into the seat. Then Jake ditched the chair to hospital security. They both got in on the other side. Edward helped me buckle up, put the headphones on and away we went. Edward held my hand as we flew over the city. I didn't even try to pretend to look out the window; I layed with my head on the back of the seat crying just waiting for the sedative to work. Edward was then in my headphones and said, "We're going in for landing right now next to the jet."

I just nodded to him.

Once we landed, Edward said, "Bella, put your head down in my lap now!"

I quickly did and said, "Okay."

"Stay put for a minute." Then I felt Edward leave the helicopter. He soon opened the door I was sitting beside. "Bella, I'm going to carry you off the helicopter. Seth and Jake have screens that will block both sides of us, are you okay with this?"

"Yes. You're protecting me of course I am."

"How are you feeling?"

"Very tired, angry, and ready to cry some more."

"Why are you angry and ready to cry?"

"Do you know the last time I was in a plane and not flying?"

"Shhh. It's okay. Are you ready?"

"I guess."

Edward lifted me out of the seat and I laid into his arms. Jake and Seth blocked us with the screens. As Edward carried me, he said, "The press is trying to get shots at the fence line, but I promise you're safe." Edward carried me straight onto the plane, sat me in one of the seats. "Now relax. I'll have you back in Vegas soon." He buckled me in and said, "Go ahead and sleep."

EPOV

I went up in the cockpit and looked at her dad and asked, "Are you sure she's not going to mind me doing this?"

"She doesn't have much choice. She needs help and you two need privacy. We have clothes for her. Let her sulk and be pissed for a while. Then let her have some fun. Are you ready to fly?"

"Yes, but just a second." I opened the cockpit door and saw her asleep. "Okay," I said as I closed the door. "I just wanted to see if she was asleep yet and she is." We easily headed to Montana. Bella was still sound asleep when we got there. Fortunately for me, I told the doctor where I was taking Bella, and she gave her a very strong sedative. Just over two hours after leaving LA, we're on the ground. Seth and Jake got out and said, "It's all clear, boss."

Renee said, "Let's wrap her in a blanket because it's so cool up here."

I unbuckled her, lifted her and got her wrapped in a blanket. I then carried her into the Hummer that Jake pulled up for us. I slid in so that she was lying on her head on Renee's lap and I held her legs. Jake drove. Seth was in the back row and Bella's dad rode upfront with Jake. Almost an hour later, we were through a security gate onto the ranch. Jake drove us back another five more miles until the ranch house came into view. A butler and maid came out to meet us as we pulled up. I slipped out of the Hummer carrying Bella; the maid asked me to follow her so that I could lay Bella down to rest. I then met everyone back in the foyer where mine, Bella and Jake's bags were sitting.

Edward asked, "Are you sure you guys don't want to stay?"

"No, she needs this time," Renee said. "Edward, promise me, you'll let her be as independent as she wants."

"I will. When you bring the doctor up, everyone plan on staying for lunch?"

Renee said, "We'll plan on it, but if she doesn't want us here, you have to tell us. We understand Edward, just take care of her for us."

"I will. Thanks for taking everyone back to the airport, Jake."

"No problem."

"I'll see you in about two hours."

They left and the butler and maid started showing me around the house.

BPOV

I was finally waking up and I stretched and realized I was in a big bed so I thought I was in Edward's guest room at his house. I climbed out of bed to go to the bathroom, but nothing seemed right after I bumped into three things I screamed and threw pillows fortunately that was from a couch I bumped into. I just sat and cried and said, "This sucks." Then a door opened near me and I asked, "Edward?"

"Yes, My Principessa. I'm sorry I wasn't here when you woke up."

"Where am I?"

"On the floor."

"I know that, smart ass."

"Thank you, Matthew. We'll be down in about an hour for dinner."

"Thank you, sir. Welcome, Ms. Bella. We'll see you soon."

"Edward, help me please."

"I'm right here; find my hand."

I did then I stood up. Edward said, "Count the steps to get back to the bed."

"Fine," so I mentally took note of the steps and the direction I was traveling in.

"Now sit."

Once I was sitting, I asked, "Where the hell am I? Who the hell is Matthew?"

Edward sat next to me and gently took my hands to in his and said, "Principessa, relax. This is one of my producer friend's ranch in Montana. I thought we could really hide out from the press. Robert is coming up with a doctor in five days. If you don't want to stay, we can leave but.."

"Edward, just shut up. No matter where we stay, this sucks."

"We have a hot tub at our disposal, the movie theater room, a stable, ATV's and a heated swimming pool. Jake will be back and he is staying in the guest house in case anyone shows up."

"What even out here I have to worry about the fuckin' paparazzi. The mental pain I'm in isn't enough they want to see me all bandaged up and scraped up. All this fucking shit because I was trying to be cute and bring you a glass of water," as my rant ended I was in tears and crying uncontrollable.

Edward brought me into a hug and let me sob. After about fifteen minutes, I started to stop. Edward dried my tears and said, "Now stand back up and let's get you to the bathroom. And I'll lead you around until you are familiar with this room."

"Fine." We stood up together and for the next 30 minutes, I learned how to get around the bedroom and bathroom.

Edward wrapped me in his arms and asked, "How about dinner now?"

"Okay. Edward please tell me after dinner I can take a bath and then you'll wash my hair for me."

He leaned into my face and gently whispered against my lips, "Yes, I will."

"Thank you."

Edward then lined me back up with our bed, "You get to the door first and then I'll help you get to the dining room." We sat down at the table and Matthew brought us chicken Caesar salads plus water. Edward was sitting next to me and helped me get situated. I slowly ate and I even sent a crouton flying once. They brought out a whipped fruit mousse.

"Edward, can I please have my bath now?"

"Okay."

"Let's go back to our room."

A/N Please enjoy. A few more reviews would be lovely. I so enjoy reading them. Bella would enjoy them in her time of need.