Chapter 33: Precious Moments

After Emmett was released from the hospital, they had decided to go back to Seattle, to their apartment. The Mariners had assured Emmett that his spot was still open for him, giving him plenty of time to heal and marry Bella before going back to the ball field.

Bella walked out of the twins' nursery with her brow creased. "Emmett do you…" she started when she saw Emmett sitting on the couch, lifting Alana above his head. The three-month-old was gurgling, clapping her hands together. "Em…you're supposed to be resting," she told him.

"What better way to rest than be with my babies?" Emmett answered her while making faces at a giggling Alana.

"Your ribs, Emmett," she told him.

"My ribs are fine," he answered.

He looked to his side to see Liam trying to crawl into his lap. "I haven't seen my kids in a week," he commented lifting Liam up into his other arm. The twins let out little noises as they curled up against their father. Bella was watching with a gentle smile on her face to see her children so happy and to have Emmett back in her life.

The next day while Emmett was resting, Bella was in her room looking over her homework for one of her culinary classes. She looked up when there was a knock on her door. Walking down the stairs, she opened the door to reveal Alice. "Hello!" she greeted smiling.

"Alice…" Bella started.

"I just had this awesome idea for your wedding dress," Alice told her.

"Alice…" Bella started again.

Alice shook her head. "Nope, nope, come, come I just finished the last of the details," she commented. The petite young grabbed onto her friend's hand and practically dragged her up the stairs.

Once they were in the master bedroom, Alice closed and locked the door. "Now clothes off, dress on," she told her.

"Alice I thought the dress was fine before," Bella answered.

"It was fine, but now it is fantastic," she commented.

Bella sighed as she removed her clothes and pulled on the wedding dress. "You added straps…" she commented.

"Yes, I did," Alice replied smiling.

She had her soon-to-be sister-in-law turn around. "Come on look, look," she insisted excitedly. Letting out a deep breath, Bella turned around to look at herself in the mirror when her eyes widened.

"Who is that?" she asked, unable to believe that this was her reflection.

"It's you in your new dress!" Alice replied.

Bella bit her lower lip as she spun around slowly in the dress. "You will look amazing," she commented quietly.

"Thanks Alice," Bella answered.

Alice smiled a little as she fixed the wedding dress. "Alice…the dress looks amazing," she commented.

"I knew you would love it," Alice answered excitedly.

"I like the embroidery on the front you added too," Bella commented.

Alice smiled. "The beautiful embroidery, Bella you're going to look like a princess on your wedding day," she told her.

"I don't want that much attention Alice," Bella insisted.

"Sweetie, it's your wedding day. It's all about you," Alice answered.

Bella turned to the side with a sigh. "This is why I wanted to go to Vegas," she sighed. Alice gasped swatting her arm.

"Bite your tongue!" she exclaimed.

Sighing a little, Bella looked in the mirror. Moving her hand over her front, she let out a deep breath. Emmett was determined to marry her no matter what. With police on the lookout, Emmett had Alice put the wedding back in order.

After the dress fitting, Bella went downstairs to find her children sleeping on the floor next to Emmett. Alana was on Emmett's left, Liam was on his right. Smiling Bella walked over, lifting her son up into her arms. She kissed the baby's forehead, rubbing his back gently. Liam let out a little noise, resting his little head on his mother's shoulder. "Sweet dreams sweetheart," she whispered gently to her son.

She carried the baby upstairs, placing him into his crib. Liam woke up briefly before yawning and went back to sleep almost immediately.

Walking downstairs, she saw her fiancé standing up from the floor with Alana in his arms. "Emmett…you didn't have to get up," she told him.

"I woke up as soon as you carried Liam upstairs," he answered.

Bella smiled a little as she moved her hand over his arm. "How are you feeling?" she asked.

"Sore but I'll live Gorgeous," he replied smiling.

She let out a sigh as he leaned forward, kissing her gently. She kissed him back with a smile, resting her head on his chest. "Come on, you need rest," she told him.

"Baby I don't need rest," he answered, pulling her close.

"And you aren't medically able to do anything but rest," she told him.

Emmett let out a frustrated sigh. "You can do whatever you please as soon as you have fully recovered," she told him.

"I'll be sure to do that as soon as my ribs are healed Gorgeous," he answered with a wink.

Her face flushed deep red, clearing her throat. "Okay time for this little girl to go to bed," She commented taking Alana from him. Alana let out a little noise as she fell asleep against her mother's chest. Emmett watched as Bella went upstairs and went after her. "Emmett wait for me to help you," she told him.

"Babe, I don't need help," he answered.

Bella laughed a little as he started pulling himself up the stairs.

Once Alana was in bed, Bella walked into the bedroom to find her fiancé already snug under the blankets, waiting for her. She changed into her pajama pants and tank top before crawling into the bed. Emmett pulled her close, ignoring the pain in his ribs. "Emmett…" she hissed quietly, she hated it when he pushed himself too much.

"Don't worry about me alright baby?" he answered quietly.

"I always will though," she said quietly.

Emmett smiled a little as he rested his forehead against hers. "I love you," he whispered.

"I love you too," she answered smiling.

He kissed the tip of her nose, moving his hand over her arm. She rested her head on his shoulder as they fell asleep.