One Week Later

"I have been looking all over for you."

Bella turned to see Edward heading down the hill at the start of the Cullen's backyard. His hands were tucked into the pocket of his jeans, his pale blue shirt blowing slightly in the wind.

"What are you doing out here?"

"Just thinking," Bella smiled as he wrapped his arms around her waist.

"Not getting cold feet I hope?" His voice was low and velvety as it reached her ears.

"Never," she sighed as she leaned against him. "Just giving my mind a second to catch up with everything, we have a big day tomorrow."

"I'm excited," Edward said as he kissed her neck. "I can't believe we are finally becoming a family."

"It took long enough," She laughed lightly. "But you're right, it's happening. We went through a lot of hiccups since we first met, but honestly, I am glad everything turned out the way it did."

"Speaking of everything, what happened with Jacob?"

A pang of sadness struck Bella as she recalled the events that followed Edward showing up at her doorstep.

I'm sorry Jacob. I know that that won't make any sort of a difference to you, but one day I hope you understand. You were always good to me. What I am doing has absolutely nothing to do with that. It just seems like you can try to kid yourself about what's right and what's wrong, but it can't go on forever. What I am trying to say is…

"Bella, what are you doing?"

A gasp escaped Bella's lips as she glanced up from the letter she had been writing to see Jacob standing in the doorway. He looked confused and somewhat hurt, like he knew what was coming before he even asked. His eyes kept darting back and forth between her and the bags that sat piled next to the front door.

"Jacob…I…"

"Where are you going?"

"I…wanted…to…I wanted to tell you," the tone in his voice struck an uncomfortable feeling within her. There was something foreign, something un-Jacob about it.

"Tell me what," he sat the down the plastic back he had carried in with him.

"Jacob, I can't stay here." Tears welded up in Bella's eyes as she spoke, "I'm sorry. I didn't want to do this to you but I can't take it anymore."

"He found you didn't he?" Jacob frowned, "I told him to leave you alone."

"You told him? What do you mean you told him?" Bella asked, slowly getting up from the couch.

"He called a day or two ago, you were in the shower…"

"And you didn't tell me?" Bella's voice grew cold, as she folded her arms in front of her chest. "Why would you do that?"

"You were finally starting to look happy, or what I thought was happy. I didn't want him saying or doing anything to you to disrupt that."

"Jacob he is the father of my child…"

"He doesn't even know about the baby."

"Yes he does," Bella said firmly. "He's downstairs. He knows everything. I have to go with him Jacob, it feels to right for me to deny it any longer."

"I thought I had a chance," Jacob said quietly as he stared down at the floor.

"You did Jake, and you didn't do anything wrong."

"Then why can't you stay here, and why can't you try to make it work?"

"Because Jake, it isn't right. That's why I haven't been sleeping at night. It wasn't meant for me to be here."

"Bella, I don't want to loose you. I can't loose you."

"I'm sorry Jake," Bella said as a tear slid down her cheek. "I have to go."

"Bella…I can't sit here and lie to you and tell you that I'm okay or happy with what is going on here. But frankly, I would rather see you happy then stay here and live a lie. I want you to be happy, regardless of what that costs me. Just tell me one thing," he sighed as he took a few steps closer to her. "Is this what you want?"

"Yes," Bella nodded as she stared into his dark and saddened brown eyes. "It would."

"Okay," he said as he placed a strong hand on her shoulder. "Then go, and please take care of yourself."

"What about you?" She asked as she stepped away from him, gathering the bags on the floor.

"I'm going to stick it out here, give University of Arizona a shot," Jacob shrugged. "There wasn't much left in Washington for me but you."

"I'm sorry…"

"Stop apologizing and get out of here," he managed a smile. "He's waiting for you."

"And that was it? I didn't think he was going to let you go that easy," Edward's arms tightened around her waist as he spoke of Jacob.

"It was hard for him, that's for sure. I just think that he knew that things weren't going to work out the way he wanted them to, no matter how much he tried or how far away he took me. I love you, and in a way I love him too. But when it came down to it, he knew that you and I were meant to be."

"Damn right we are, and I am going to prove that to you too."

"You already have," she smiled as he continued to kiss her neck. "You risked your career and took a road trip with your crazy sister for me."

"And I'm going to show you how good of a husband and a father I can be too, and when the semester starts…I am going to run across campus and shout that you're my wife."

"I don't think that's necessary," Bella chuckled. "I'll settle for you shoving it to that blonde hoe you used to work with."

"You called her a blonde hoe?" Edward chuckled, "Well regardless of what you call her…you wish shall be granted."

"Well thank you," she smiled as she turned around in his arms so she could face him.

"You're welcome," he whispered as he placed a gentle kiss on her lips.

"Alright you two, save it for tomorrow!"

Bella groaned against Edward's lips as Alice's voice carried across the backyard.

"The wedding planer beckons," Edward said, making them both laugh.

"Mind your business Alice!" Bella shouted in the direction of the Cullen's house.

"No, you mind my business! You have to get to our doctors appointment and then come home and relax, we have to be at the hair dressers at seven tomorrow morning and be back in time to meet Leah and get your dress."

"She has a point," Edward said as he placed tiny kisses on her forehead.

"I wish you could stay with me tonight," Bella sighed.

"I know, but tradition is tradition. Besides, you'll have Alice."

"Oh now that's comforting," Bella linked her fingers in his as they headed back towards the house. "She will probably have me talking about napkins and flowers in my sleep."

"It'll be fine I promise," Edward smiled at her as he squeezed her hand. "I think she has everything under control. She's been freaking out about this more than you have been."

"I try not to pay attention to detail, as long as I marry you tomorrow that is all that matters to me."

"You two are so cute," Alice said as they approached her. "That is going to be one cute baby. Have you thought of any names yet?"

"I think it's a little early for that," Edward said.

"I already have one," Bella said, receiving a curious look from the Cullen siblings.

"Well, out with it." Alice nudged her as they walked inside the house, absentmindedly handing Bella and Edward their jackets.

"Well I only have the girls name picked out, so it better be a girl." Bella smiled as she slipped her coat on, "I liked the name Reneesme, for both of my mothers."

"I like it," Edward said, receiving a nod of approval from Alice as well.

"Well soon you guys will come home from one of these appointments and you'll know. Now get out of here before you're late."

"I swear she is going to blow a gasket," Edward whispered to Bella as they were rushed out the front door of the Cullen house.

"She is trying to make it easier on me, give her a break." Bella squeezed his arm before heading around to the passenger side of his car.

"I know, but she's beginning to drive me nuts."

"She's just being Alice, he'll calm down after the wedding…until the baby comes."

Edward only shook his head as he drove, the conversation fading slowly into silence. Both minds weighed heavy with the next day events, thoughts of excitement and happiness sat within them both.

"Do you think you're ready for all of this? I mean, to have a wife and a baby at the same time?" Bella asked, glancing down at her engagement ring.

"I wouldn't have asked if I wasn't ready Bella," Edward said firmly. "I am a little scared though…I don't have any experience what so ever being a husband or a father."

"I'm sure you'll be great at both," Bella smiled as she rested her hand over top of his.

"I hope so," Edward sighed as he pulled into the large parking lot of Fork's Memorial. "You ready?"

"As ready as I will ever be," Bella smiled sheepishly as the two climbed out of the car.

"You better not pass out on me this time," Edward nudged her playfully.

"Hey I'm counting on you to not do that," Bella squeezed his hand.

"Miss Swan, Mr. Cullen!" Dr. Newton greeted them as they walked inside the main doors of the hospital, his blue eyes were bright with excitement. "Welcome back!"

"You remember us? I didn't think you would," Bella smiled as she shook his hand. "It's been over a year since we've been here."

"It's a small town," Dr. Newton smiled. "And you guys kept me pretty busy that day. But it seems like things are going well for you two! Are you ready to see your baby for the first time?"

"Absolutely," Edward breathed, suddenly overwhelmed with excitement.

Bella felt Edward's grip around her hand tighten as Dr. Newton waved them on, directing them into the maternity ward.

"Why do I suddenly feel like I'm going to hurl?" Bella asked, slowly sitting down on the examination table.

"That's natural in your state Bella," Dr. Newton chuckled.

"More so than usual?" She breathed, letting her body fall against the head rest of the table.

"Just try to calm down Bella, the gel will feel a little cold at first."

Bella sucked in her breath as Dr. Newton squirted some bright blue ultra sound gel over her abdomen. Her right hand reached out for Edward as she closed her eyes.

"Bella," her eyes shot open as Edward's voice reached her ears. "Look at that."

Her head turned slowly towards the monitor that sat on a cart next Dr. Newton.

"Is that…?"

"Yes it is Bella. That is your baby."

"Oh my god," she gasped as she stared at the small screen. "Edward, look."

"I know baby, I see." He was leaning closer to her now, his hand still gripped tightly in hers.

"It all seems so real now," Bella whispered. "Can you tell if it's a boy or a girl?"

"Not for another month or so, but the baby looks great. You're coming along nicely."

"I just can't believe that we are actually having a baby," Bella laughed nervously.

"Believe it baby," Edward said as he kissed her forehead. "That's the future of our family right there."