BPOV

I was trying to clean up the condo before we left for the night. Hurricane Rylan had hit the living room. All morning Edward had him on the floor as they went from toy to toy and I swear since we'd been staying here toys I'd never seen before randomly appeared.

This past week had been rough on us and Edward was still ashamed for slipping. I was proud that he went to Carlisle, trying to right it before he went back to old habits.

"Bella," he called from the bedroom.

I threw the remaining toy into the chest under the windowsill. My boys were sitting on the foot of the bed waiting for me.

"Momma!" Rylan's face brightened and he looked just like Jacob. That was another change, I missed Jake, but I wasn't saddened like I once was. This little boy was loved and Edward had taught me to live in the now.

"Rylan!" I returned giving him a silly face.

"We have something for you Mommy," Edward grinned taking my wrist as he placed a kiss on it.

"Edward."

"It's from both of us, love."

Edward placed the flat square box in Rylan's hands. He helped my eager baby boy open it and was careful the lid didn't snap his fingers.

It was a thin silver chain and had three diamond loops connected together, I'd never seen a piece of jewelry this simple yet gorgeous. I could tell just by looking at the stones that it was too much, he shouldn't have spent this much on me.

"Before you crush us by not accepting, I didn't buy this," he said gently, Rylan was watching us. "This was my mother's, these circles were to represent Carlisle, Rose, and I. I thought for you it could mean me, you and Rylan."

"You're giving me your mother's necklace?" I asked in disbelief, letting my fingers touch the special gift.

"I can always remember my mother wearing this. Carlisle had it set aside for when I would need it. He said he could remember when I was little and would be upset I would sit on her lap playing with the necklace as she calmed me down," he explained quietly.

"I…"

"I talked it over with Rylan and he agreed you should have it," he winked taking it out of the box.

"Well if Ry-man agrees," I smiled cupping my curious son's face.

"Besides it will go perfectly with your dress for your auction," he shrugged placing the gift around my neck.

I stood and scooped Rylan up to take him home. Edward kissed me three times before he let us leave.

"When you come home I'm going to make it up to you for not being able to go."

"I love you," I whispered stealing one more kiss.

"I love you too," he murmured resting his head against mine.

Rose and Carlisle were already waiting for me at the house. I was nervous about tonight, but all proceeds were for the children's hospital. I knew if Rylan was sick, I would be grateful for the research we were helping tonight. Jacob was able to survive his first round with Leukemia due to the new treatments the hospital here was able to provide.

They stationed themselves in my room. Alice and Rose fussed over me for hours as Carlisle scattered toys on the bed for him and Rylan to play with.

"Why does it take three hours to get me ready?" I whined.

"Bella this is a prestigious event, I'm talking epic. This thing is covered by all of the Seattle press, not to mention Carlisle has been named by the Times one of Seattle's most eligible bachelors for four years and counting."

"You have?" I asked turning my head only to have Alice jerk it back to finish my hair.

"Please don't damage my date, I need her whole," he chuckled.

"Are you really Seattle's most eligible bachelor?" I asked again looking in the mirror watching his face.

He looked to be scowling. Rosalie leaned on the vanity and snickered as she launched into the politics of the whole thing. I never really understood superficial lists like that they made me uncomfortable. Women like Jane used them to gain power in society and to me that seemed wrong.

Carlisle and Rose took Rylan to get his bath as Alice moved onto my make-up.

"I bet Jane is probably going to take someone from that list," I mumbled as she worked on my eyes.

"I heard her date is some manwhore named Anthony Masen," she replied rolling her eyes.

"Should I dare ask where your information comes from?"

"You remember the Mayor of Forks daughter?" I nodded, how could I forget someone as obnoxious as her, that and I saw her at church every so often.

"I had Audrey out running errands with me and surprise-surprise I ran into her as I was going into the Frye to drop off some things for the auction. She was gossiping as usual about everyone here in town. Kate explained she used to fuck Jane's date, he was a God yada, yada, ya… that is until she met her Garrett, anyway this Anthony is supposed to be one of the biggest Casanova's in the city," Alice's voice trailed off in disdain.

"I don't get how someone could stand for that… I mean do you have no self-esteem?" I frowned.

"You know Jane doesn't, Bella," she sighed. "Don't let her ruin your night either. I know Edward couldn't go with you tonight, but you'll have a blast with Carlisle."

"Of course she will," Carlisle grinned already in his tux.

"How are you even ready?" I grumbled.

"Do I really need to explain, darling?" he smirked. He was teasing I knew his answer was because he was gay.

I rolled my eyes, which was a bad idea because I could feel my contacts shift. Unfortunately I couldn't get out of wearing them.

"Dress time," Alice squealed.

The two of them helped me into my dress. Carlisle explained that Rose was putting Rylan to sleep. I was thankful she was helping so much lately. She shrugged off my gratitude each time saying he was her nephew and it was her job as an aunt.

They all had become our family and I was happy to have them in our lives.

Once my dress was on, I was regretting ever putting it on. "Can't I wear a hoodie over it or something?"

The neckline dipped to below my bellybutton and the back was just as low. I basically had blue silk covering my boobs and holding up the skirt of the dress.

"You are going to be the most stunning creature tonight," Carlisle smiled resting his chin on my shoulder as I stared at the mirror.

"I want Edward," I whispered biting my lower lip trying not to cry.

"I know," he sighed wrapping his arms around me.

"Bella I love the dress," Rosalie grinned giving me a thumbs up.

I took a deep breath realizing this was a battle the three of them had won. I didn't feel like me at all, I was just a Bella Barbie.

We gathered downstairs where Alice had killer stilettos waiting for me. I had to wonder where my brother was through all of this.He wouldn't have let me leave in something like this without putting up a fight.

"Where's Jazz?"

"Work and good thing, you know him," Alice teased pinching my cheek.

She knew he would have argued.

EPOV

"Do not under any circumstances let Aro's daughter touch you," Peter instructed for the fourth time.

Him and his men wired me so they would finally have enough to arrest and prosecute Aro.

"I think I understood you the first four times," I snapped as I buttoned my shirt.

"Edward," Jasper warned.

"I want to remind you Cullen, that what you have been doing the past six years is illegal, and on top of your squeaky clean drug and assault records I decided out of the kindness on my heart that you wouldn't go to prison," Peter replied smugly.

"May I remind you Agent York, that without my client you would have no case," Emmett said coolly.

My respect had grown for my brother-in-law. I never knew how fierce of a lawyer he could be. I always thought of him as a dumb frat boy, but he proved me wrong by saving me.

"Both of you need to stop, this is a big night and we all need to be ready," Jasper, ever the voice of reason spoke up. "Now Edward, you know what is needed of you tonight and I know you won't fail us."

I nodded, I knew tonight would mean a lot of things, but for me it meant my freedom. I could live a good and honest life with Bella. The one thing I didn't tell Bella about the necklace I had given to her was that it was the necklace my father gave to her right after Rose and I were born; she never removed it until it was removed from her, her final night.

I sighed and kept quiet. It was better to obey Peter's rules than to object to them. As the people buzzed around the room Emmett handed me my phone saying it was going off. Rose had sent me a picture text and as I opened it my heart stopped. The woman standing next to my brother and glaring at Alice with her hands on her hips was mine. Bella's hair was pinned up in loose curls, she had no glasses on and her dress was just sinful.

I heard a low whistle next to me and glared at Emmett. "You should be happy your brother bats for the other team," he chuckled.

"Thanks for that," I said dryly.

"No problem."

I made my way from Jasper's office to my place so the driver could pick me up. I could feel the knots in my stomach. Could this really be almost over? I sighed taking out my phone to text my angel.

I miss you ~E

I wish you were with me. ~B

But I am silly girl, I left my heart with you. ~E

I love you. ~B

I love you. ~E

The driver, Laurent, opened the door allowing Jane to get in. As usual, she looked like a prude, which for me wasn't a bad thing. I was a little surprised that she went with the whole pants suit route. It was times like these I thought she could have been a lesbian. Her father arranged this whole thing and I found it hard to believe she couldn't find her own date.

"Good evening Jane," I murmured trying to tune into Anthony.

"Anthony," she nodded curtly. "I'm going to cut to the chase and explain your role for the night. My father has spoken very highly about you and that is why I chose you for this event. Rumors have been flying around about me for years and this is my chance to rectify them. You will be touching and you will be kissing from the time we step out of this vehicle to when we enter it. Do you understand?"

"Yes, Jane," I said softy… submissively.

"This is my job and I want to prove that I can have a social life outside of it."

Once out of the car this woman clung to me. We posed in front of the photographers and I played my role as infatuated male. I never let my hand stray from her hip as we entered the ballroom. A few times, I would let my lips brush the top of her head. My guilt felt overwhelming because there was only one woman I wanted be doing this with and it was Bella.

BPOV

"I think I love you," I smiled as we pulled up to the entrance.

Once I got in the car Carlisle kneeled in front of me making a shushing noise while he dramatically looked around. He pulled a pair of flats from behind his back and exchanged them with the killer hills I was wearing. I was just about squealing from the joy of not having to wear those death traps.

"Rose might kill me if a full body shot ends up in the paper," he mused.

"I will save you," I said kissing his cheek.

"I prefer my dates shorter anyway," he winked getting out.

Shorter I was, the heels they had put me in made me at least up to his shoulder now I was lucky if was close to that. Why did the Cullen men have to be so tall? People were definitely going to think Carlisle was robbing the cradle.

"Carlisle who is your date?" One of the photographers yelled at us.

"This exquisite woman is Isabella Swan," he grinned hugging me closer to him.

"Miss Swan what are you wearing?" Another asked.

"Prada?" I squeaked looking up at Carlisle for confirmation.

I felt his hand running up and down my bare back trying to calm my nerves. I took a deep breath, I loved Carlisle to pieces and he had made a good big brother in my life, but I really wished Edward was the one with me.

We made our way in and I let Carlisle guide me around the room. We spoke with various colleagues of his along with some of Seattle's elite in the Art industry. They all commented him on how lovely I was causing me to blush. My night became better when I met the real reason we were here.

The tables were mixed with adults and the children that were patients at the hospital. A little girl named Victoria sat next to me. She told me she was four and stuck up five fingers causing me to giggle.

"Want me to make you a picture?"

"I would love a picture." I smiled.

"Okay," she nodded excitedly. "What do you like?"

"I have a little boy and he loves lions."

"I think lions are scary, but I can draw one."

I watched as she switched between the different colors. These children were so sick but their optimism was something inspiring. Jake was always like that when he was first diagnosed and I would sit in awe of him.

"You are great with children," Carlisle nudged me.

"Thanks, I guess having one helps," I teased.

"True," he let out a chuckle hugging my shoulders as he went to get us more drinks.

EPOV

Jane was annoyed with the seating arrangements. She thought it was tacky for them to sit us with dying children. I wanted to correct her and say they weren't dying because she had no idea what was wrong with them.

I had an eight-year-old little boy sitting next to me. I started talking to him about his favorite things, what he liked in school. His mother shot me a warm smile later and told me he was declared to be in remission. I was happy to hear that this animated little boy had been given a second chance.

After dinner, Jane demanded that we danced before the auction. I froze for a second wanting to be at Bella's action.

"Anthony, I don't think my father would be too happy if I were to tell him you weren't an enthusiastic date," she warned.

I looked at her trying to gauge what she was talking about. She grabbed my hands placing them on her lower back as her hand drifted up to rest on my chest. They were mere inches away from the wire Peter told me to specifically watch. I took one of my hands looping her arms around my neck.

She looked at me pointedly meaning she wanted me to kiss her. Anthony Masen is never one to disappoint. I sighed to myself as I leaned in to kiss her gently, but she had other ideas. Jane roughly weaseled her tongue into my mouth, I tried pulling back, but she had a firm hold on my face.

Once she pulled away she turned he attention to a couple behind us.

"I can't believe who his date it is," she snipped bitterly.

"Who?" I asked automatically.

"My roommate from college's impish sister-in-law, that uneducated twit has somehow snagged Carlisle Cullen," she ranted with a scowl.

I quickly turned Jane and was now locked in Bella's teary gaze. Her tears were quietly rolling down her cheeks and I could see Carlisle trying to calm her, concern written on his face.

My angel slowly made her way to us and I stopped dancing with the witch I was holding.

Edward?" her eyes were questioning me as if to ask why I would do something like this.

"God, Bella," I heard my voice break.

I stepped forward to pull her to me. Fury took over her face; her tears were still silently flowing and I was surprised when her palm connected with my face. She took a few steps back, reaching for my brother who was right behind her. He turned her from me shooting a glare in my direction.

I had never seen either one of them so livid. I knew I had fucked up the rest of my life tonight and all I could do was let her go. Jane didn't look too pleased either, but I didn't care, she would be getting hers.

My heart was ripping to shreds because the best thing in my life had now seen me for what I really was. I would do anything to take that away from her.

A/N: And there it is? I totally kinda wrote the epi as I wrote this, like I seriously bounced back and forth between it. I couldn't just write this because it devastated me and I'm usually a happy upbeat person… As always I want to thank my beta Dolphin62598 she really helps me out and lets me know what she thinks!