Christmas Break - The Second Year

Bella had been right, I did get satisfaction out of seeing the parents of those little bastards at the Christmas Program. They couldn't even look me in the face. Word had gotten out that White and Newton had tried to drug some of the girls and Emily had been one of them. Maybe it was wrong to enjoy someone else's misfortune but as they say 'karma is a bitch', Mrs. White and Mrs. Newton were two of the biggest gossips in town and loved spreading Tanya's lies. I had also loved that the little pricks themselves appeared to be scared shitless of me. For two weeks after the incident they would turn and go the opposite direction whenever they saw me. Two weeks seemed to be how long their remorse lasted before they reverted back to their normal cocky selves, until the teachers started sending them to my office for every little offense. That tended to wipe the smirks off their faces and put a smile on mine. I was honest with Bella about what was happening and she laughed but agreed that I was living up to the spirit of our agreement by not seeking them out. I really wanted those public blow jobs.

I was surprised when I wasn't served paperwork by Tanya like she threatened. The only reason Doug or I could come up with is the fact that Newton's kid was one of the ones involved and he didn't want to draw attention to it. That would look bad, she was taking me to court for something her lawyer's kid did. Like I said karma. Emily never did talk to me much about it but their was one night after she had a nightmare she opened up a little to me.

I was awoken from a sound sleep around 4am by Emily thrashing around in her bed yelling stop. I ran to her room and pulled her into my arms and she started fighting against me.

"Emily it is daddy. Wake up honey. Let me help you Em."

"It was just a dream. I am fine Dad, sorry I woke you."

"Don't be sorry, talk to me, I am here for you Emily."

"I know you are Dad and I am sorry for not talking to you but I just feel more comfortable talking to Bella or Rose."

"That's fine honey. Why don't you call one of them to talk this out?"

"It's 4:30 dad, I doubt they would appreciate a call."

"Didn't both of them tell you to call anytime, day or night?"

"Yes, but.."

"No buts Emily, if you will not talk to me I insist you talk to one of them."

"Ok, I'll call Rose. Bella would probably tell you everything anyway."

"What do mean honey?"

"Dad, I know you talk to Bella, a lot. We really like her and you seem to be happier when you speak to her."

"Em, you do realize that if I started dating someone now your mother would use it against me in the divorce?"

"Yeah, but I think you should know that we would be cool with Bella. The boys' like her too."

"Ok. I think you should know that Bella has never told me anything you have asked her not too. She always lets you know before she tells me. She cares for you very much Emily."

"I know dad, she is good for all of us."

"When did you get so smart?"

"About the time Bella came and started helping me."

"Call Rose, I'm in my room if you need anything. I'll see you in the morning. Love you Em."

"Love you too dad, goodnight."

I went back to my room and attempted to go back to sleep but what Emily said kept playing through my mind. I wasn't surprised that Emily picked on how often I spoke to Bella but I surprised that she essentially gave me the go ahead to date Bella. I knew once the divorce was final the kids were the first ones we were going to tell and it helped to know they were ok with that. I just hoped they would be okay with the fact that we had been seeing each other for a while, I was really on the fence about telling them the truth. I did not want to lie them about anything but if I was totally honest, I was worried that they would think she was the reason I left their mother and that just wasn't' true and would be very unfair to Bella. I knew Bella and I would decide when the time came but it would have to be some version of the truth.

Bella was doing great in school, when she returned for her winter quarter she would be a junior. She had told me that in general Rose and Alice had not been questioning her too much about things. Rose had raised some questions over the Emily situation and Bella had been honest with her. They e-mailed each other and she was the only one Emily felt comfortable talking too. They didn't understand her push to get school done as soon as possible either, they wanted her to take the summer off but she refused. She wanted to have as much schooling done as possible in case we ended up moving once we went public. Bella wanted to get her Master's in Literature and if she went year round again she would need an extra year and a half. She wanted to teach and I thought she would be great at it, with her Master's she would be able to teach at a high school level and some colleges.

It was hard for Bella and I to discuss the future, especially with any degree of certainty, because of the divorce. I told her about the late night talk with Emily and how I thought the kids would be Ok with us and that seemed to put several of her worries to rest. Neither one of us wanted to move but we recognized that it may be necessary. The two things we fiercely agreed on were that we stay together and everything would be in the best interest of the kids. If things reached a point that it was too hard on the kids we would move somewhere and start over. I thought back to the conversation Bella and I had at Thanksgiving about marriage. I wanted her in my life forever but I really didn't know if I would be able to get married again just the thought of it turned my stomach. I hadn't mentioned it to her yet but I wouldn't mind having more kids with her, she would be a great mom and deserved that opportunity. I found that at each turn when I thought Bella deserved to have a chance to experience something the thought of her doing it with anyone but me almost gave me a heart attack. She was mine and I was hers. I don't believe I ever did anything worthy of having her but fate had brought her to me and it would be a cold day in hell before I voluntarily gave her up.

Tanya tried giving me grief about Christmas again this year but it was my year to have the kids and she was not invited. She would have them over New Years and I was going to take Bella to the cottage then for a few days. It was a few days before Christmas when I text Bella to meet me at the library.

Isabella-

Welcome back. I want to share two of your favorite things with you. Meet me inside the Port Angeles Public Library at 2:00. I will find you, don't make it too easy on me.

I have missed you, kitten.

Master Edward

Her car was parked outside when I arrived along with 3 other cars. Assuming at least one of those cars belonged to an employee the library should be almost deserted. I entered the building and waved to the librarian telling her I didn't need any help and went about finding Isabella. I looked in the more popular areas first and while I was sure I picked up her scent a few times - no Isabella. I moved on to the English Literature, her scent was stronger here but she wasn't there. Well, I had asked her not to make it easy on me so I should have expected this, being the funny girl she is I had a good idea which section she was in now. I walked softer as I came upon the romance/erotica section, I could hear someone and hoped it was her. If not I would have some explaining to do to the person I was about to accost. I quickly rounded the corner to the aisle she was in and pulled her hands behind her back slightly pushing her into bookshelf.

"Well, well, well, if it isn't Isabella Swan. I must admit I am surprised to see you in this section, such an innocent girl as yourself shouldn't be reading these kinds of things."

"But how will I learn about this if I don't read these kinds of books Mr. Cullen?"

"What is it exactly you feel you need to learn Ms. Swan perhaps I can help you with something."

"Actually, Sir, I was hoping to learn about fellatio. I am seeing someone and he likes for me to give him head but I am unsure if I do it good enough or not."

"Has he ever complained?"

"No, no complaints Sir and he always comes. I suppose I just wonder if there is something I should be doing that I'm not?"

"If he comes and hasn't said he wants something different then I think it is safe to say he enjoys it very much."

"I suppose, but what if he wants me to play with his balls more or gentle run my fingers between his ass cheeks or insert my finger a little. How will I know if he wants that stuff Sir?"

"Isabella, if you are having a relationship with this boy then you should feel comfortable enough to discuss this with him. You do feel comfortable with him, don't you?"

"Oh, yes Sir, I feel very comfortable with him but I should probably tell you he is not a boy, he is definitely a man. Actually, now that I think about it he reminds me of you Mr. Cullen. So can I ask you, would you like to have those things done to you?"

Damn she is fucking hot, playing along with me. Her question had make my cock even harder than I thought possible. Did I want her to do those things to me, I wasn't sure but I knew I would be up to trying anything with her. I pulled her arms back tighter and leaned over to whisper in her ear.

"I am not sure Isabella. Perhaps you should show me how good your mouth is before I answer than question. Would you like to suck my cock little girl?"

"Yes Sir I would. I bet you have a great cock, Sir, thick and long." Her breathing had picked up and I noticed she was rubbing her thighs together.

"I will let you Isabella but first lift up your skirt for me. I think talking about this has made you horny and I want to see if you are wet for me."

She lifted her skirt, "I am so wet Sir. I really want to suck your cock. I hope I am good enough that you cum in my mouth." I ran my finger along her thong pulling it to the side and slipping a finger inside and her pussy was dripping for me.

"Fuck Ms. Swan you are dripping, does having my cock really turn on that much?"

"Always Sir," she moaned. "I love your cock."

"Then turn around and get on your fucking knees Isabella. I am going to fuck your mouth so hard and you had better keep up or I am spanking your ass here too."

She dropped to her knees and I already had my cock out and ready for her. She went to reach for it and I grabbed her hair, hard.

"Ah, ah, ah. My sex starved little kitten, I am fucking your mouth and watch your teeth girl. Open wide baby." She opened her mouth and I slowly pushed my cock in. Her mouth was so hot and wet and she knew how to use it too. I went slow for a few strokes to just enjoy the feeling of being with her again. "Hold on kitten I am fucking your mouth now, you feel to damn good girl."

I fisted my hands in her hair to anchor myself and started going faster, she was humming and moaning around my cock and the vibrations were driving me crazy. "Fuck Isabella, I want to cum in your throat so fucking bad. I have missed you kitten, no one makes me feel the way you do." I heard what sounded like someone walking our direction and she went to pull away from me.

"No Isabella part of the thrill of doing things in public is getting caught, keep quite and they should pass without noticing us or I could deep throat you, you know how to make me cum instantly." She nodded her head for the second option. I moved in and out of her mouth faster and deeper, I could still hear someone but at this point there was no way I was stopping. I slid my cock all the way in her throat and she grabbed my thighs to hold me in place and swallowed.

"Fuck Isabella, swallow it all," I said and not to quietly. She cleaned me up and was zipping my pants up when we heard the librarian walking faster saying something about people having sex. I just laughed and pulled her deeper into the shelves near the study rooms, one of which I had reserved earlier. I pulled her in and pushed her over the table without turning the light on. I put one hand over her mouth and ripped her underwear off. She was mumbling as I drove my already hard cock into her.

"God girl you are always so fucking tight and ready for me. Did you miss me baby and my big cock?"

She nodded and I wrapped my hand in her hair and pulled her head back. "I want you loud Isabella and cum when you are ready. If you aren't loud enough I will slow down or stop. Understand?" She nodded again and I released her mouth as I continued to drive into her pussy was using a finger to lube her ass.

"Ugh Master, yes I missed you and your big cock. Nothing fills me like you do Sir."

I pulled my cock from her and moved into her ass as I thrust three fingers into her and rubbed her clit, I wanted her to come loudly.

"Fuckin hell, I cumming Masterrrrrr," she yelled and it echoed in the room. She clamped down on my fingers and my cock and had me instantly cumming. I pulled her body up to rest against my chest. "I love you kitten," I said as I pulled out of her and fixed her skirt and my pants.

"Now, let's see if we can get out here unnoticed. If you get caught you get punished Isabella."

"Ok Master, I'll talk to you later."

I pulled her to me gently, "Be safe Bella and I'll call you later."

She quickly kissed me, "I love you Edward" and then walked out the door. We both were able to leave the library without being seen and that was…disappointing.

Christmas came without any interruptions from Tanya, but the kids started questioning me about my dating life again and I didn't understand why? The divorce was close to being final, the only thing left I wanted was full custody. We were watching a movie when they brought up the subject again.

"Kids, I don't understand where this is coming from, is you mom asking questions again?"

The boys looked at Emily, "no, we are just curious. We never hear of you dating and mom is dating. We also hear how the teachers and ladies talk about you, they must be asking you out, so why aren't you going?"

"First let me say, this is not a subject I feel comfortable discussing with you guys. But if you are hearing things then it is time I do tell you something. I need to get things settled with your mom and the divorce first. We all know that if I was to see someone she would just drag things out longer and I don't think any of us want that?" I looked at the kids and they were all shaking their heads no, they didn't want to up her antics either.

"Second, yes the teachers at school and some other ladies have made it known they would like to date me. The truth is I am not interested in them at all, so don't expect me to go out with them even after the divorce is final." At that their heads shot up to look at me and they each looked as if they had questions and I held up a hand to stop them before they could start.

"Third, yes I do have someone I am very interested in seeing. You all actually know her already but I do not want you to guess who she is or anything. Trust that I would never bring anyone around you that would be mean or not care about you guys. I hope when I can properly introduce you guys to her that you will give her a chance."

They looked at each other again and then leaned in and whispered. I wish I knew what they were talking about. They leaned back and looked at me with Emily as their spokesperson. "We do trust you dad and I am sure when we can met her she will be great. We can wait and understand why you don't want to tell anyone, we just want you to be happy dad, you deserve it."

"Thanks guys and I promise I will let you in on everything just as soon as I can." After our talk I sent them all to bed. When the time came I hoped they were as understanding as they said they would be. Bella was great and I knew they would see that but I didn't want them resenting anyone for keeping it hidden, this conversation gave me hope they wouldn't.

Tanya was taking the kids to see her parents in Chicago for New Year's and I was looking forward to spending time with Bella at the cottage, and we would be exchanging gifts with each other then. I was going to agree to let her do the tattoo and I had even starting working on a design for it. I also wanted to talk to her about an idea for a tattoo of my own, something with her name in it. Rose and Alice wanted her to go away with them for spring break this year so instead I bought us a weekend away at a couple's spa in California around Easter when she had a long weekend. I knew she would love it.

It was the night before Tanya and the kids were due to fly out, I had been thinking about a scene I wanted to do with Isabella and decided to take a shower and take care of my problem. I thought I heard my cell phone ring but when I opened the shower I didn't hear anything. It was 11:30 at night who would be calling me at this time? I had just turned off the water when I heard Bella shouting my name and running up the stairs, when I walked out of the bathroom she was throwing a pair of sweats and a t-shirt at me.

"Bella?"

"Edward, hurry up and put these on." I just looked at her. "Now Edward, we have to go."

"Yes I'm here with your dad and we will be there in just a few minutes. Do you hear the sirens yet? You do? Good that should be my dad, just stay locked in your room until he tells you it is ok to come out. No, I will stay on the phone with you until I see you. Hold on though I need to explain to your dad."

"What the fuck is happening Bella?" I asked as I listened to her conversation and got dressed.

"I received a frantic call from Emily after she couldn't reach you, someone is at Tanya's beating on the door and shouting for her trying to get in. Emily searched the house the best she could and Tanya isn't at home. I called my dad and he is on his way there now, I told Emily to go to the boys and they have currently locked themselves in Emily's bathroom. Now let's go."

I couldn't process what Bella was saying and she was trying to drag me out of the house. "Wait, what is happening?"

She paused and looked at me, "Edward I need you to stay with me on this. I will explain everything again if I have to but we need to get to Tanya's now. So move!" I was moving with her now and my brain was finally starting to catch up.

"Someone is trying to break into Tanya's?"

"Yes"

"And she is not at home?"

"No, she isn't'."

"But the kids are there?"

"Yes"

"Alone? While someone is trying to break in?"

"Yes, Edward. We shouldn't get there before my dad but if we do we need to stay in the car."

"What the fuck Bella! Stay in the car?" Was she nuts, there was no way I would stay in the car if the cops weren't here. We turned onto Tanya's street and there were 3 cop cars at the house and it looked as if the door had been kicked in. I jumped out of the car before she had even stopped and was running towards the house.

Charlie was coming out of the house as I ran into the living room. "The kids are fine Edward, they are scared but physically fine. Bella told them to lock themselves in Emily's bathroom and the never even saw him, he never got that far. You can go up and see them but keep them in the bedroom with the door closed until I tell you that it is ok to bring them out. They shouldn't see him Edward."

I nodded my head and went up the stairs to Emily's room, I was so pissed off and trying to calm myself down. I felt Bella put her hand on my back. "You need to calm down. I understand the anger, I do but you don't want the kids to think you are mad at them for some reason. Be calm, scared at what could have happened but glad they are ok." Easier said then done I thought and almost said out loud until I took a good look at Bella's face, she was very, very angry and trying to hide it.

"I know, you'll come in with me?" She nodded and I pushed open the door. The sight almost broke my heart and I felt tears running down my face. All three kids were wrapped around each other trying desperately to comfort each other. I walked over and crawled onto the bed with them and gave them a big bear hug.

"I was so scared coming over here and I can't tell you how glad I am none of you were hurt." They started crying harder and clung to me. "Thank god none of you were hurt." I just sat there and held them until they noticed Bella, Evan was the first to see her. He untangled himself and ran to her.

"I did like you said Bella, I crawled in the tub and didn't make sound. I was really scared but I didn't cry out loud or make one peep."

She hugged him to her, "I am so proud of you buddy. I bet it was really scary but you did good - all of you did good. I am really proud of all of you and glad you are all alright."

Ethan and Emily went to hug her and I heard Emily whispering to her, "Thank you so much Bella I don't know what I would have done if you hadn't talked me through it."

"I have faith that you guys would have done fine. You stuck together and took care of each other and that was all I asked of you. Em go ahead and pack your bag to get ready to go to your dad's. Edward stay here with the boys and I will go to their rooms and pack something for them also. Do you guys have anything special you want to take?" They both shook their heads no and she went to get their bags.

I moved them so I could look at each of their faces as I spoke. "I am very proud of the three of you and extremely grateful that nothing bad happened to anyone and tonight we are going to go home and get everyone back in bed. Tomorrow however, we are going to sit down and you will explain to me exactly what happened here tonight." They each nodded their heads and gave me another hug.

There was a knock on the door and Charlie poked his head into the room. "Edward you can go ahead and take them home. I will come over tomorrow and tell you what I have found out. I will also need to hear what happened from the kids."

"Ok Charlie, anytime tomorrow should be fine." He nodded and shut the door. I gathered up the kids and as we were walking downstairs I heard Charlie and Bella talking.

"Bella I want to know…"

"I told you I will explain later but for now you need to drop this."

"I am not blind, I can see how…"

"I mean it dad, drop this now. I will explain when I get home."

"Did he force…"

"Edward has never and would never force me to do anything. I mean it, drop this now or I won't tell you anything. I am an adult and can live my own life and do not say anything to anyone about this either. I really will explain later." Just then she noticed us on the stairs.

"Ready to go?"

"Yeah, let's get them home." We walked out of Tanya's house for what I hoped would be the last time.

Once we got home I put the kids in bed, I wasn't sure if they were in shock or just tired but they all had blank looks on their faces and just allowed Bella and I to put them in bed. We went down to the living room and I wasn't sure if I should say something about what I overheard her and Charlie talking about or not. I wasn't sure I wanted to know at this point. Bella came over and sat in my lap.

"Edward I can see the gears in your head moving and I just want you to stop thinking for a moment. The kids are fine. You are going to use this to get full custody of them and make sure she never has the opportunity to do this to them again. Focus on the good that will come from this and how to use it to get what you want. The kids may have nightmares and be difficult for a while but I know you will do what is necessary to see them through this. You are a great father Edward."

I moved her so she was straddling my lap, "That isn't all Bella, I heard part of your conversation with your father, he seemed very angry."

"Let me worry about him Edward. I will talk to him and make him understand. I may have to tell him the entire truth but he won't say anything." I was having a hard time looking at her, maybe it was better if we just stopped seeing each, at least until everything was final. How fair was any of this to her. She grabbed my face hard and forced me to look at her.

"No, Edward. I will not allow you to do this. I can see what you are thinking and just NO! We knew eventually this would happen, it is earlier than we thought and not under the best of circumstances but it will work out. You are my future and I am yours, I will not allow you to walk away even temporarily because of this."

"Bella, I wasn't…"

"Yes you were and stop it right now. We are in this together, I help you and you help me. Together we can get through anything Edward. I will not let you believe we will be better off apart and if you try to walk away from me I will go to the town square and announce to anyone there exactly how we got together and what we do in the playroom. Don't think I won't because I will."

God, I loved her and the fact that she called me out on all my bullshit. She would do it I had no doubt about that and the truth was to even think of walking away from her hurt - badly. I needed her to get through this, without her I would fall apart. I pulled her to me and kissed her fiercely.

"I'm sorry Bella. Yes I thought for an instant it might be better for you but to be honest you keep me sane in all of this and the thought of us not together just hurts too much to think about. I love you baby. I will take whatever Charlie throws at me, I want you by my side forever and he will need to see that to believe it. I feel bad that I or us could be the reason for any problems you have with him. I love you Bella, tell me I am worth the fight and the bullshit that we will have to endure."

"While I think you alone are worth it, I know for a fact that the two of us together are worth this and so much more. Together we are unstoppable Edward, you are my soul mate, the other half to my soul, the part I never knew was missing until I found it. Charlie and everyone else will understand that or they won't get to be a part of our wonderful family. I love you Edward and I know you know that but I wish I could find a new word to explain it to you - love doesn't come close to describing my feelings for you."

"I know Bella, I feel the same way and I am sorry for thinking…" She put her finger over my lips and I kissed it. "I need to say this Bella, I don't want you to think it had anything to do with the way I love you and it hurt just to vocalize that idea I'm not sure I could have actually gone through with it. I need you with me so badly Bella."

"I just need you Edward, please make love to me. Please." She stood up above me and removed her lounge pants then pulled down my sweatpants and lowered herself onto my cock. I pulled her against my chest and just held her there, not willing to let go. After a few minutes she pulled back and slowly started riding me.

"Open our eyes Edward." I did and the love I saw reflected in her eyes humbled me. No one will ever make me feel the way you do. No one will ever touch my heart and soul the way you do. No one will ever touch me period the way you do." That made me growl and thrust up into her.

"You are mine Bella, mind, heart, body and soul. I won't give you up, I can't and I will never allow anyone else to touch you this way. The way you love me Bella, I have never felt anything like it my life, I can see it in your eyes when you look at me and it makes me feel as if I could conquer the world."

"God you feel good Edward. You make me feel the same way, beautiful, wanted, as if the sky is the limit. I will always fight for you Edward, for us, what we are building together is worth it, I know it is." Bella and I had made love several times but this was on an entirely different level, I felt as if our souls were bonding as much as our bodies were.

"I am so close Bella, cum with me please, I need to know we are in this together." She clasped our hands together and leaned into me, "together" she whispered in my ear as she clinched around me cumming and bringing me right along with her. We sat there for a few moments before we put ourselves back together and I walked her to the door.

"I love you Edward and everything will work out. Call me tomorrow."

"I love you too Bella, I know it will be fine, it is just a lot to process. Once I talk to the kids I'll give you a call."

I checked on the kids several times through the night and although they weren't sleeping peacefully they were at least sleeping. I suppose I should have been surprised that I didn't hear from Tanya in the night but I wasn't, it did make me wonder what she was doing all night. I received a call from her at 8 am wanting to know where the kids were, I was so pissed at her I hung up without even saying hello. I called Charlie and my attorney to let them know I had heard from Tanya and was expecting her to show up at the house any time.

My attorney arrived first and I quickly filled him in on the events of the night before. The kids woke up due to Tanya's yelling and screaming for me to let her in the house, she and the kids had a flight to catch. Did she honestly think I would let her take the kids now? Maybe Bella was on to something when she asked if she was unstable. Charlie showed up next telling Tanya to go and wait from him so he could get her statement after he talked to me and the kids. She wasn't happy about it but she finally left. Bella arrived about 20 minutes after Charlie and he did not look happy to see her.

"Bella I told not to come here that I wanted…"

"I heard what you said and you don't seem to understand that I am an adult and don't have to follow your orders. I explained everything to you last night and I understand it may be hard for you to accept but you will not come here and start problems, especially in front of the children."

That seemed to snap Charlie out of the mindset he was in because he turned to me all business, "Let's go ahead and get their statement before we discuss anything else Edward, ok?"

I nodded and called the kids to the living room, once they were comfortable Charlie spoke to Emily, "I want you to tell me what happened last night Emily and if the boys saw something you didn't they will cut and say so, ok?"

Emily was fidgeting with her hands nervously and looked at me with worry in her eyes, I tried to smile and nodded at her to begin. She took a deep breath and started her story.

"Mom made sure we were all in bed by 10 and I was asleep by 10:30. It was around 11:15 that I woke up hearing someone shouting at the door for mom so I went to her room to wake her up to answer the door, she wasn't there. I looked in her bathroom too and then went to check in the boys rooms, they were both awake but mom wasn't with them. I took them to my room because it is the farthest down the hall and told them to wait while I looked for mom."

"I tried calling dad as I was walking to the stairs and he didn't answer. I stopped about half way down the stairs because the guy had started yelling again about how he was going to get mom and she wouldn't get away with treating him like that and a bunch of curse words. I could see it was dark downstairs and the motion lights were on at the front door and the guy's shadow looked really big so I ran back upstairs to my bedroom and called Bella. She told me to take the boys into my bathroom and lock the doors for my bedroom and bathroom. She talked to each of the boys to get them to calm down, called her dad at work and then said she was going to get my dad. She stayed on the phone with me the whole time."

"I could hear the sirens coming and the guy was yelling even louder for my mom and then I heard a loud crash followed by more people yelling. Bella told me to stay in the bathroom until her father said to open the door and that is what I did. The rest everyone knows."

Charlie looked at the boys, "Is there anything that needs to be added?" Ethan shook his head no but Evan piped up, "I was really scared and Bella told me not to make a peep so even if he did get in he wouldn't know where we were and I didn't, not one peep until she came for me."

Charlie chuckled, "well, Bella is a smart girl." He looked at her, "I raised her right and she knows how to take care of herself and others. She has a good head on her shoulders and sometimes I forget that, thank you for reminding me Evan."

Evan laughed and leaned into Charlie, "That's ok. I think my dad likes her and so do the rest of us. We want to keep her." Charlie looked at me as I looked at my son in shock, all three of the kids were nodding their heads and I had no idea what to say to them.

Bella came over and kneeled in front of them. "I really appreciate that, you guys, I do and I want to keep you too, but I know your dad has told you about the divorce and how it would be easier on everyone if he didn't date until after it is final." They nodded again. "So, why don't wait to talk about this until I come home after school is out?" They nodded so eagerly this time I thought their heads might pop off.

"Ok you guys I need to talk to Charlie about last night now so go up to your rooms please and no eavesdropping." They walked upstairs hugging Bella on their way and then it was just the four of us, I had completely forgotten that my attorney was there until he spoke up.

"Charlie, were you able to catch the guy or find out who he is?" Doug asked.

"Yes, actually he had just busted in the door when we got to him. He is a known drug dealer and troublemaker in Port Angeles. I can't tell you to much about him or the charges but he will be spending sometime in jail. We also need to find out the extent of Tanya's involvement with him."

"Ok, I am going to file a petition for an emergency hearing with the family court for tomorrow and get the kids, at least temporarily taken from her until we have all the facts. Edward I will talk to you tomorrow and let you know how it goes but do not let her have the kids back whatever you do."

"I won't and thanks for coming out Doug." He shook Charlie's and my hands and left, then there were three. We all just looked at each other, no one wanting to go first. Charlie cleared his throat and turned to speak to me.

"Edward, I am not a blind man I see how you look at my daughter and how she looks at you, it is obvious you two are in love with each other." I nodded my head and waited for him to continue. "I spoke to Bella last night and she assured me that nothing happened until after she was out of school and that she actually approached you first." I again nodded my head and waited. "To be honest I am not sure if that fact makes me feel better or worse about things. I have a large problem with the age difference, as will the rest of the town, but as I told your son I raised her to be level headed and to see past all the bullshit to the person on the inside. I shouldn't be surprised to see it came back and bite me in the ass. I have two questions for you. Did you leave your wife for her and what happens when the town goes nuts over this?"

"No, I did not leave Tanya for Bella. I had been miserable in my marriage for years and had already decided to leave. Don't get me wrong, being with Bella has made this entire fiasco a lot easier to deal with, she grounds me and sees things in a way I never could, I don't know where I would be without her to keep me sane but she is not the reason I left. The answer to your second questions is harder because we expect a strong reaction from people one way or the other. We are keeping it hidden because Tanya would have a field day with this in court and none of us want Bella or the kids to be drug into the court battle. If people react badly and can't get over it in a reasonable amount of time then we have discussed moving. One reason Bella is going to school year round is so she can graduate as soon as possible. If we do have to move we would like for her to at least have her Bachelor's degree and hopefully a good start on her Master's. I should be able to easily get another job as Headmaster somewhere."

"So have you been the one pushing her…"

"Dad, I told you last night…" she interrupted Charlie.

"It's fine Bella, I want to answer his question. If you truly believe that anyone could push Bella into doing anything she didn't want then you don't know her as well as you think." Charlie chuckled at that. "She has thought everything through and most of it has been her idea. We have talked through every potential scenario and decision we can figure out to be made and have come up with a plan that should keep everyone relatively happy. Is it perfect? - no it isn't but it is what we can live with."

Charlie sighed deeply, "All I want is for Bella to be happy and there is no denying the last year or so is the happiest I have ever seen her. I guess what worries me is that I can see this being a tough road because of how people will perceive things and I don't wish that on either of you. But as long as you stick together you should be able to make it work. For now I will not say anything and give the two of you the benefit of the doubt."

I stood up to shake his hand as Bella hugged him, "Thanks Dad."

"That is all I am asking for Charlie, a chance."

Charlie left and I pulled Bella to me, "I guess that went as well as could be expected."

"True, I think he was more upset that it was kept from him for as long as it was, even though he understands why we did it. Does that even make any sense?"

"Yes it does, now get over here and kiss me before you have to get back to your house."

She stalked over to me and kissed me long and hard before pulling back, "give me a call later Edward once everything settles down."

While I was happy to have the kids with me it did put a damper on what I had planned to do with Bella. She kept reassuring me it was fine and she was in it for the long haul but as I lay awake at night I found my mind wondering how much more she would take until she decided it was just too much for her. We did find time to ourselves but it was after the kids were in bed and even then we had to be quiet, which was hard for both of us to do. Making love with Bella was great and always satisfying but we both missed the playroom. Being in the playroom stepped up the trust and emotions involved in being intimate. We exchanged gifts and she loved the spa weekend but her favorite present was when I told her she could go ahead and get the tattoo done, it would say 'Property of Edward Cullen' with a whip wrapped it. I also told her about the one I wanted, it would say 'Owner of Isabella Swan' with a delicate set of keys hanging at the end, she loved the idea. She gave me a digital photo frame filled with pictures of the kids for my desk at school and a very naughty picture of her in her old school uniform that was now 2 sizes too small sitting in my office chair at the school with her feet crossed on my desk without panties on, great spank bank material.

Doug was able to get an emergency meeting with the judge who granted me temporary full custody of the kids, Tanya couldn't see them without my ok and I was not giving it to her. We had to return to court at the end of January to determine permanent custody again. Tanya called and stopped by trying to talk to the kids and yelling obscenities at me, her parents called saying I couldn't take the kids from her. I informed them I wasn't taking them from her in my mind by leaving them alone and venerable she was giving them up, she never related well to them anyway. I called my parents and updated them on the situation and asked them to come watch the kids over Easter so Bella and I could take our trip. I think they were a little disappointed the trip wasn't sooner and so was I.

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A/N: Harry Potter World was great. It was really crowded and you had a hard time getting into any of the stores but it looks exactly like what you would expect. They were serving butterbeer, which tastes like a cream soda float, and the wait for the ride in the castle was 3 hours in the 105 heat. I enjoyed it and will go back in a couple of years when you can really enjoy it. Thanks for being patient on the update.