...Don't hate me!

I had a major spout of writers block with this story and, as I re-read it today, I realized that I literally had only three chapters left until I finish it. So here's another chapter!

Let's do this!

3 weeks.

My father would be out of rehab in as little as 3 weeks.

Apparently, he'd made incredible progress and he would be able to come home soon. He'd have to continue with therapy and wasn't allowed to drink at all-obviously-but at least he could do it from home.

I wasn't really sure where that left me. I mean, I've done well at the Cullen's house. My grades had improved immensely and Edward and I are as happy as can be.

Even though I know my father is healing, that doesn't mean I can fully trust him. Being at home with him and returning to our old way of life could make things worse. He needs to realize that things are different now and that they cannot go back to the way things were.

Renee, for example, has decided to stay for as long as she can keep her hotel room at the Forks inn. She decided that she needed to patch things up between Charlie and I, and the only way to do that is to stay here. She even went to see Charlie at rehab and, instead of setting him back like I was afraid it would, it helped him more than I ever could have imagined. He got the closure he needed with Renee and he could finally move on.

Which I could definitely see happening with Nurse Sue.

Either way, things were changing. I think back on my life a few months ago and am amazed by how much has changed. My life has turned around completely.

Edward and I sat on the couch, his head in my lap. His eyes are closed as I stroke his hair. I don't notice that I've zoned out until Edward rolls over and kisses my stomach. I giggle and look down at him.

"Where is that beautiful mind of yours at?" he asks as he holds my free hand between his.

I shrug. "Just thinking. Life's changed so much…" I trail off as I look back at the TV.

Edward leans up and kisses me. "It's been crazy," he admits.

I release a long sigh. "I guess I'm just worried," I say as I curl a piece of his hair around my finger. I release it and it immediately goes back to being straight.

"About what's going to happen with your dad?" he asks as he sits up completely.

I nod and look down at my hands. "It's just going to be weird. I don't want things to go back to how they were, but I don't remember what it's like living with my real father. I was so young when my mom left. I just don't remember," I whisper.

Edward pulls me onto his lap and cradles me close to his body. "Listen to me, Bella. Yes, things will probably be weird and different when you move back home. But I hope you know that my family and I will always be here for you," he says seriously. "Just because you won't be living here anymore doesn't mean you won't be a part of this family. We'll always be around. And I'll always love you, no matter what," he ends sweetly as he kisses my forehead.

I narrow my eyes at him. "How do you always know exactly what to say?" I ask him. "It's unfair how perfect you are."

He laughs. "You make me perfect," he says with a wink. "But you should know I'm not perfect. You just make me a better person. We're both flawed," he says, "but together, we're perfect."

I lean in and kiss him again. "That was super cheesy. But I love it."

Well that's that! 2 more chapters left after this.

Please review! And stick with me! I promise not to abandon you this time :)

Lots of love,

Emilia Elliot