Chapter 10 (Also includes recap from the end of Chapter 2)

Waking up a year later

I woke up this morning having no idea where I was. All I knew was that there were monitors all around me and tubes sticking out of me everywhere. The nurse came in I guess for her daily rounds and saw that I was awake and called for the doctor.

"Lt. Black, I am Dr. Carlisle Cullen. You are in the hospital here in Baghdad. You have been in a coma for the last year. You didn't have your dog tags but we were lucky enough that the men you were being held captive with knew who you were. We lost one man out of your unit. His name was Collins"

Shit Collins was the only one who knew about Bella. I didn't talk about her to anyone else it hurt to much.

"What about my wife?"

"We didn't know you had a wife sir and when we went to check your dental records against your medical records they said you were deceased. We weren't sure if you were even who the guys said you were and we were not able to contact anyone based on information we couldn't prove. Now that you're awake as long as your vitals check out you should be able to be out of here in a few days. We will arrange for your transportation back to your unit."

"Can I call my wife?"

"that will be taken care of shortly"

No one ever came to get me to call Bella and I was released a week later with nothing but a plane ticket to Seattle. The world thought I was dead and there was no way I could prove anything otherwise right now.

When I finally got to New York I managed to tell a stewardess my story and she let me use a phone so I could call my dad.

"Hello?" My dad said into the phone. I couldn't hold back the tears it had been so good to hear his voice

"Dad. It's me. It's Jake. I'm alive"

"Jacob? Is that really you?"

"Yes dad it is me. I cant tell you much right now, but what I can tell you is that I am in New York and I am coming home. Please don't tell Bells I want to surprise her."

"Jake…."

"Sorry dad my plane is boarding. I love you and I will see you tomorrow."

BPOV(Billy)

"Holy Shit" I yelled to no one since I was in the house alone.

My son is alive. I have dreamed about this day forever. Bella is gonna be thrilled.

Oh Shit! Bella. I have to call her to tell her. I know that Jake said not to tell her, but with the whole thing with Embry I think she needs to be prepared. No one is here today to drive me and the phone went out this morning. FUCK! I have got to figure out a way to tell her.

JPOV

I got off the plane and begged this man that was going to Forks to drop me off in La Push. I got out of the car in front of my house could hear people in the backyard. I walked around the house to find Bella standing in the yard.

"Bella" I sighed

She turned around and put her hand over her mouth. "Jacob? How?" She didn't move she just stood there. Just then I saw the most beautiful russet skinned boy with the blackest hair look out from around Bella.

"Mommy who is that?" Mommy? What the fuck?

Next thing I knew Bella fell to the ground as she passed out. Shit. The kid is crying and I didn't mean to make her pass out. Who is that little boy? Do I go up to him and try to comfort him? Do I stay here and look stupid. Do I help Bella?

"Jr.? Baby? What's wrong?" Embry came running out of my house. Baby? Jr. What the fuck is going on!?

He saw the boy crying and Bella passed out on the ground and then looked up and his mouth dropped.

"Jake? Jake is that you? Oh my God you are alive." He screamed and then got this oh shit look on his face like shit was going to hit the fan. Who was he calling baby? He better not be talking to Bella. He ran over to Bella as she was coming to and helped her sit up. She didn't seem to know what was going on for a second and then the shock hit her face. She looked up at me as the tears rolled down her face, jumped up and ran into my arms. I saw Embry take the boy to the swing set in the backyard so he was not right in the commotion.

"Jacob!" I couldn't hold her close enough and I could tell she felt the same way. She wrapped her legs around my waist and I was in heaven. I was home with the woman I loved most. I put my face in her hair reacquainting myself with her scent. She smelled better than any memory I had of her these last 5 years. She was beautiful, and soft and warm.

"Bells" I whispered into her hair. She held on to me a few minutes more and pulled away a little with tears still running down her cheeks.

"Jacob I don't understand. They said you were dead."

"I know honey. I don't know what happened and how they thought it was me. I know I lost my dog tags and that is all I can think of. I was captured and held hostage. When we escaped I was hit over the head with a gun and was in a coma for a year. Since my records said I was dead they didn't know who I was and couldn't contact anyone. I tried to call you babe, but then I decided to surprise you." She still looked like she was going to pass out again.

"You are so beautiful. I love you so much. I missed you and I can't put into words what it is like to finally be here with you. The last five years of hell were worth it to come home to you."

I took her hands and held her out a bit when I looked down at her fingers. There on her ring finger was a wedding ring and it was not the ring I gave her. Now I was starting to get pissed.

"Bella, what's going on here? Who's ring is that?"

She looked at me and went white. I looked up at Embry and it clicked. All I saw was red. I got it now. They were married and this was his little boy.

"You fucking asshole! Is that how this is? I go overseas to fight for our country and you find out I am dead and shack up with my wife. Is that what you thought when I told you to take care of her? Is that the kind of friend you are?"

"Jake….we didn't know. We thought you were dead man."

"And your point is what douche bag! I mean did you even mourn me Bella?"

"Jacob…..of course I did. I was crushed and empty when they told me were dead."

"Obviously not for very long."

"That is not true Jacob. I mourned for you everyday."

"Really? And how long has the happy couple been together?"

"Two years" Embry said as I glared at him.

"And you're married?"

"Yes Jake"

"So Embry you decided that since I was dead and you have been in love with Bella since we were kids that you would just take my place? Move into my house like it was yours?"

"It wasn't like that Jake. Bella was dead inside the first three years. It just happened. It wasn't planned man."

Just then the little boy ran back over.

"Mommy?"

"Jr. go inside honey and play."

"Mommy no I want to stay out here."

"Jr. Go inside please. We will later."

"No mommy I want to stay out here."

"Jacob Daniel Black Jr. listen to your mother and go in the house" Embry scolded him. He frowned looked at me and sulked into the house. Bella just stared at me.

"Bella?"

"Jacob can we sit down and talk about this please?" She reached for my but I pulled away and headed over to the patio table.

"Bella I am going to go inside with Jr," Embry called out as he walked into my house

"Ok Embry"

Bella came over to the table and sat down across from me. I was so confused. Embry and Bella were married but this boy was mine? She never told me?

"I want answers Bells and I want them now!"

"Jacob please understand that I really thought you were dead and I was dead inside for years. Embry was here everyday willing me to live and take care of Jr. I didn't plan on falling in love with him, it just happened. I have been dreaming of this day since I found out you were dead. You have to know that my choice is you. It has always been you!"

"You're in love with him? This just keeps getting better and better. You expect his feelings or your just subside? You're married!"

"Actually Jake we're not."

"What the fuck are you talking about Isabella? He told me you were."

"We did get married last year, but with you being alive I don't think it is legal. You are I are still married and I want it to stay that way. I love you Jacob!"

"And Jr. Is he really mine?"

"Yes I found out I was pregnant three months after you left. He is your son. I couldn't tell you because your emails stopped. He was all I had left of you when he was born"

"Yes my emails stopped! I was captured and kept hostage for 5 fucking years Bella. But obviously that meant nothing to you. I know in my letter that I told you I wanted you to move on and it is not that I didn't mean it if I was really dead, but Embry was my best friend."

"He is still your best friend Jake"

"You think so? I am sure you've had sex since you have been together. Do you think I was his best friend when he was fucking you?"

"Jacob!"

"What would you like me to say Bella? I was over there risking my life, being tortured and starved and the only thing keeping me alive was you. Maybe I never should have come back. I guess it would have been better for you and Embry if I just died over there"

"No! Jacob that would not have been better. I am so glad you are alive. I am so glad you are here. I have missed your touch, your smell….."

"Really Bells? Really?"

"Jacob you are the one that said you wanted me to move on. I didn't want to, but everyone told me to respect your wishes so I did. I'm sorry."

"I don't know what else to say Bella. I want to talk to my son and then I will leave you and Embry to your happy little home."

"No! You can't leave me again!"

"What are you suggesting that we have a happy little threesome?"

"Of course not!!"

"Bells I am going to stay at my dad's until you figure out what you want. I won't pressure you I swear, but I do want to see my son daily."

"Jake…."

"Bella, I am not budging on this. I want you to choose me Bells. I love you, but I can't stay here right now. If you choose me I am here. And if you choose Embry I will give you a divorce so you can marry him legally."

"I want you Jacob. Just you!"

"Listen I am pissed off as all hell at Embry right now, but his feelings are part of this too and I don't think you should make a rash decision without time to think. I won't be that far away. Ok? I love you Bella. I always will."

"I love you too Jacob."

"Can I see my son?"

"Of course. Come on."

"Just bring him out here. I can't go in there right now."

"Ok."

Bella walked into the house to get Jake Jr. and I just put my head in my hands. This is not what I wanted to come home to. How could they do this to me? Bella and I have been love since we were kids. Embry has been my best friend since I was five. I always knew he was in love with her, but I never thought he would act on it. I know I told Bella to move on. I was serious. I didn't want her to be alone for the rest of her days if I had died, but why couldn't it be some random guy. I mean sure it would still hurt me, but this? This is crazy!

Bella came back out with my beautiful son at her heels. I could see Embry in the house just walking around looking like he didn't know what to do. Bella and Jr. came up to me and sat down at the table. I already loved this boy and would do anything for him. I would lay my life down for my son.

"Jr." Bella started. "You know how we talk everyday about your daddy?"

"The man in the picture on the fireplace? That is you right?"

"Yes that is me."

"I thought you were sleeping with the angels" Is that what Bella told him? I guess he is too young to understand death.

"I know. Everyone thought I was, but I am here now" Bella was crying and I was on the verge of tears. This was my son…..my son.

"I know this is a lot for you buddy, but we are going to spend time together, and get to know each other, and have fun. Ok?"

"Yes daddy." I heard daddy come out of this amazing little boy's mouth and my heart just melted. I felt a tear run down my cheek and he climbed up on my lap and wiped it away.

"It's ok daddy I am here. I will never leave you . Don't cry"

"Mommy is daddy gonna stay here with us and Uncle Embry?" God that made me cringe.

"Not right now baby. He is gonna go see Grandpa Billy and spend some time with him. Grandpa Billy is daddy's daddy."

"Ohhhhhhhhh Ok. But I will see you everyday, right daddy?"

"Yep. Everyday! Can I come with you to Grandpa's now?" I looked over to Bella who was still crying at the way my son accepted me and nodded. Great just what I wanted, for him to be alone with my wife.

"Sure buddy I bet Grandpa would love to see you!"

"Ok I will get my stuff." He hugged me and ran into the house to go pack an overnight bag.

"Jake…..We need to talk more."

"I know Bells, we will. I need a few days to get adjusted. Is Embry staying here?"

"No. I am going to tell him he needs to go back to his mom's so I can have some time to myself. I swear Jacob we will be together. I need you like I need the air to breathe. I know Embry is going to be hurt, but you are my everything."

"I am glad you feel that way Bells, but I still want you to think about it. I love you" I grabbed her and kissed her as passionately as I could. I knew Embry saw us and I know it was childish but I didn't care. He needs to understand I am back and I am going to fight for what is mine. I just hope Bella doesn't choose him.

Bella gave me his booster seat and his overnight bag. She let me take her car since I didn't have one right now and I told her I would bring it back tomorrow. That at least gives me a reason to see her again, not like I needed one. I kissed her on the forehead and drove off to my dad's trying to absorb all the information I just learned.

We got to the house and Jake had fallen asleep. I grabbed his bag and carried him to the door. My dad never locked the door cause La Push was always safe so I just opened the door and walked in.

"Dad!" I shouted

"Jacob? Jake is that you?"

"Yes dad it is me" I was so happy to hear his voice. I had put Jake on the couch and my dad came rolling out into the living room.

He stopped in front of me and I dropped to my knees in front of him. I put my head in his lap and cried. I cried for all the years I have been gone, missing him and all this shit with Bella.

"So you went to go see Bella I see"

"Yeah………."

"I'm sorry son, but I am not going to tell you that we didn't support her. We did."

"Dad……"

"Son we all thought you were dead and it just happened. She fought it for so long. He kissed her the night of Jake Jr. first birthday party and they didn't speak for six months after that. Then they got together for a bit, but had a fight and split again, and then she gave in and they got married."

"He kissed her at Jake's first birthday part? Fuck I hadn't even been gone a year. What the fuck was that asshole thinking?"

"I am on your side here, but Embry is gonna get hurt too in all of this and Jake…..is that how I taught you to talk?"

"Sorry dad I am just pissed"

"I understand that son, but my grandson is sleeping right there."

"I know. He is great isn't he?"

"He was a blessing"

"So son what is going to happen now?"

"She says she wants me, but I told her to think about it instead of making a rash decision. If it is ok I am going to stay here till we figure it all out. She said legally Embry and her aren't married since I am still alive. I also told her that if she chose Embry I would give her a divorce so she could marry him legally. I want her to be happy dad, even if it breaks my heart."

"I think you are gonna be ok Jake and I am here for whatever you need. Of course you can stay here."

"Thanks"

"You are my son. I am so glad you are home. I missed you son"

"I missed you too dad. It is nice to be home."

I carried Jake back to my bedroom laid him on the bed and slept with him in my arms all night. I was going to be everything to this boy whether Bella and I were together or not. Although I hope we are together. Tomorrow I am talking to Embry.