Second update for the day. Hope you guys enjoy this one too!

Promotion

I tapped the pen against the desk and sighed. A week in this position and it was already to the point where I wanted to tear what little hair I had, out. I had no work to do, all I did was sit here. For the past week he'd been humping some woman who thought she was getting extra food out of the deal. He'd told me with a laugh, that she was only getting what the rest of us didn't want.

"Eddy!"

"Yes sir?"

"Make sure this bitch gets her food, then come 'ere. I wanna talk to ya."

She came out and looked sadly at me before holding out her hand. I gave her the bread that was starting to mold in a corner, then gave her a fresh apple that was supposed to be in my lunch.

"Thank you," she whispered.

I nodded slowly and turned away but she took my shoulders and turned me around.

"I don't enjoy doing this," she said softly, "I'm actually very ashamed but my son needs to eat and I give him all my food... I still have to eat something."

I nodded again and sent her away, knocking carefully on his door.

"Come in."

I shut the door behind me and made myself as comfortable as I could in the chair I'd sat in so much before.

"How's the wife Eddy?"

"She's fine."

"And your sis?"

"She's fine too. The pregnancy is coming along well."

"Good good. Eddy I'm leaving in a few weeks and you know what that means."

I sighed.

"I'll be head of the camp, correct?"

"Good job. Me and some of the boys are gonna help ya, show you the ropes and all that."

After being dismissed, I set out to find Dueker. It wasn't too hard, after all he was usually in the mess hall or in his room.

"I got news for you."

He didn't answer. Instead he stared blankly at his hand and frowned.

"Dueker?"

Then I noticed which hand he was looking at.

"Hey did you lose your wedding ring? Don't worry about it I'm sure your wife will understand."

He jerked out of his thoughts and stared at me, confused.

"What are you talking about Cullen? I'm not married."

--Bella's Point of View--

I rolled over and there he was.

"Edward!!"

I squealed happily and kissed his lips, laughing with happiness.

"Edward you're back!"

He grinned and grazed his thumb over my cheek.

"I couldn't stay away."

He kissed me gently and I moved myself closer to his body.

"I love you."

"Love you too."

His mouth opened and no words sounded.

"Edward?"

"Bella!"

Alice. Damn it all.

"Beeeellaaa!" she sang, "We're shopping today! Up up up!"

I rolled over and pulled my pillow over my head.

"Alice I was having a great dream, why'd you have to wake me up?"

"Because we want an early start if we're going to hit all the stores, now get up!"

I groaned and crawled out from under the covers. Alice stared horrified at my bed attire.

"We have to get you something decent to sleep in for when Edward gets back."

"This is his hoodie you know, I've been sleeping in it every night."

"Well that's fantastic, but you should still wear something besides those ratty old shorts."

I glared at her and she grinned.

"Now come on! Time to shop."

"Can I change first?"

She sighed and sat on my bed with a huff, tapping her foot impatiently. I laughed and took my time deciding on an outfit and ignored Alice's criticism.

"That's not flattering at all on you."

"Well, thanks for that, but I'm not going out to impress anyone."

She sighed dramatically and stuck out her lower lip.

"Can I give you a makeover tonight? Please?"

"Alice you know how much I hate being your guinea pig."

"Not one thing I've tried on you has looked bad. Please Bella? I desperately want to make you over. Pleeease?"

I sighed.

"Fine."

She squealed and hugged me as tightly as a pregnant woman can.

"We're going to have so much fun!"

I resisted the urge to gag. As we walked out of the building Alice got a little quieter and once we were into Jasper's car she was completely silent. It was freaking me out. When we were almost to the first store, I had to ask.

"You okay Alice?"

"What? Oh. Yeah I'm fine, just tired."

"Are you sure?"

"Yeah."

It was quiet again for a while, and then I asked something I was really curious about.

"You're six months along aren't you?"

"Yeah."

"Wow..." I said softly, "he's been gone for three months."

She nodded and touched my shoulder.

"I have another favor to ask."

"What's that?"

"Rosalie and Emmet are getting a house by themselves in a few weeks. I want a girl with me when I'm having the baby."

"Esme-"

"Is my mom, and she's a little squeamish. Besides, I want my friend in there so I won't break my husband's hand," she said with a grin.

I laughed and helped her get out of the car after we parked.

"I can do that."

I wasn't paying attention, I was still laughing that Alice thought she could break anyone's hand. Alice was though. She grabbed my hand and pulled me back, and I felt her shake.

"Alice what's wrong?"

"Please tell me you see that soldier with the smoking gun."

"Yeah.."

"Now look at the ground."

My hand went to my mouth and I inhaled deeply to stop from retching.

"Maybe we should go home."

"Excuse me ladies, can I have a work with you?"

I gripped Alice's hand and inhaled deeply again.

What the hell was going on?

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I know the chapter was short, but I promise I got some good stuff coming. Review and tell me what you think, I've had some great predictions so far.