A/N: I am posting this chapter a few days early because I felt kind of bad about that cliffie last chapter. I hope you enjoy Bella's reaction. I know it's kind of angsty right now, but we have to get through all of the years of build up to get to the good stuff. So just bear with me. I have the outline made up; there should be around 16 to 17 chapters plus the epilogue. So we still have a ways to go.

Once again, thanks for reviewing! I really appreciate everyone that has me on alert as well.

Disclaimer: S. Meyer owns these fabulous characters….I just like to mess with their heads.

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Ch. 5

He was here. In my hospital room. Why was he here?

I willed myself to quit looking at him, but his green eyes were keeping mine captive. For just a moment, I allowed the hospital room to fall away and allowed all the years of abandonment to leave. For one moment, it was just Edward and Bella, teenagers sitting in his room listening to our weekly musical choices.

I shook my head of the memories and finally broke eye contact. He was still standing in the hallway, just outside of the room. I noticed that he was wearing a white lab coat. That must mean…

Before I could even finish the thought, Alice interrupted with a clearing of her throat. All eyes went to her, which happened to be right next to me.

"Great timing there dear brother."

He gave her a sheepish look before looking back at me. My moment of weakness at first seeing him had quickly faded away. The familiar feelings of anger and resentment returned, causing my lips to form into a tight, straight line.

"What are you doing here?" I asked venomously.

"I'm assisting my dad with your case. I am doing my internship right now," he made his way into the room, stopping at the foot of my bed. I finally noticed that Carlisle stepped up behind him, giving me a kind smile. I returned it before looking back at his son.

"Like hell you are. I don't want you anywhere near me," I huffed.

Alice rolled her eyes at my dramatics, "Bella, he was there when you were first rolled in here. Just because you are now fully conscious doesn't change that fact."

"I. Don't. Want. Him. Near. Me." I spit each word out as if it were a separate sentence.

"Why don't you talk to Edward after you talk about what happened to you. I am sure you have plenty to talk about," Jasper finally spoke up from my other side. I glared at him before once again turning back to Edward.

"I can always get my dad to fully cover your case. However, that will most likely further push your release time, especially since I was there when you first were brought by the ambulance. So if you want to get out of here sooner rather than later, I encourage you to rethink that," Edward replied quietly, looking down at my chart.

I thought about it for a moment. I must be some kind of masochist because I did not want Edward to leave very quickly. I wanted to hear what he had been up to since leaving all those years ago. I knew that I was only a glutton for punishment, especially after I was just now starting to believe I can have normal relationships. I knew Carlisle was perfectly capable of taking over the case, but I wanted to get out this stupid hospital bed. Also, if I was being completely honest with myself, I really wanted to see Edward in action.

"Fine. What exactly is the extent of my injuries?" I asked.

"You will have plenty of bruising all the way down your back from landing on impact. I am sure you noticed the cast on your right hand; you broke two different parts of your wrist. You will have to keep the cast on for about six weeks. The worst was the bump you took on your head. You required fifteen sutures, which will be removed in about six weeks as well. You did not have any internal bleeding from the scans that we conducted. We will do one more before even allowing you to leave the hospital," he finished, closing my chart and placing it back in its slot.

I nodded, taking in all the information that he just spilled on me.

"Do you have any questions Bella?" Carlisle asked.

"When I need to come back for a follow up, do I see you or Edward?" I asked.

"That is up to you. One of us could probably even come and do everything we need to do at your house. Or you can come to mine of course. There are bonuses to knowing doctors personally," Carlisle replied, winking.

I gave him a goofy grin. That was Carlisle for you. He and Esme were the most perfect couple in existence, but he was definitely the charmer.

I noticed that Edward gave him a harsh glare before rolling his eyes and turning back towards me.

"Um Bella. Do you think I can talk to you alone for a minute?" Edward asked nervously.

I let out a heavy sigh and nodded.

Everyone slowly made there way out of the room before there was a soft click of the door closing behind them. Edward fidgeted nervously at the end of my bed and I had taken up staring at a speck of dust flying around the bright hospital light.

"Sorry that you had to find out I was back in this way. I told Alice to hold off on telling you. So please do not be angry with her."

"I am not angry with her. She isn't the one that up and left without any explanation. You just caught me really off guard…" I said, looking down at my uninjured hand in my lap.

"I am so sor-"

"I don't want to hear it right now Edward. Please. I have been through quite a bit for one day don't you think?" I interrupted him.

"I know Bella, but I have so much-" He made his way over to my side, once again being interrupted.

"What the hell are you doing in here?" bellowed Chief Swan himself.

Edward whipped around and his jaw dropped a little. As quickly as he had appeared at my side, he was standing a clear five feet away from me now.

"Hello Chief. It's nice to see you again."

"You didn't answer my question. Why are you here?"

"I am helping to overlook Bella's case."

"Your dad's name was on the forms, not yours" Charlie replied.

"I know. I am just an intern. I specifically called Carlisle to come and take over Bella's treatment. I didn't trust her with anyone but him."

"You have some nerve going anywhere near her after all these years," Charlie said gruffly.

"I understand that sir, but a lot has changed since we last saw each other."

"Save it for someone who cares. You better get out of here now before I make use of the gun I carry."

"Would you two stop already? Dad, I appreciate your concern and you have every right to be angry at Edward. But I am an adult and this is between me and him. Please let me handle it," I asked pleadingly.

Charlie just stared at me before answering, "Fine. But if he so much as makes you shed one tear, I swear that he will regret it."

"You have every right Chief. I will hold you to that," Edward said, "I think I will give you some space and find out when we can get that last scan for you Bella. I hope we can talk again soon."

I nodded before he made his way to the door.

My mind was reeling from all of the action I had witnessed since waking up. Edward was back, and that probably meant that Tanya was too. I wasn't mad at Alice, but I was disappointed that she didn't confide in me. At the same time I understood, especially when I blew up at the lot of them for bringing him up before.

As Charlie resumed his watchful perch over me, I sensed that change was coming. I wasn't sure yet if it was a good or a bad thing. All I knew is that Edward had just turned my ordinary existence upside down once again.