A/N: Well, everyone, I know I said that I was going to update last weekend, but I got busy with school stuff and then when I sat down to write I couldn't decide how to bring all the characters back together. With that being said, I hope that you all will enjoy this (sad) reunion. Please send me a review and let me know what your thoughts are about this chapter and/or the story in general.

And now… on with the story.

DISCLAIMER: I'm not Ms. Meyer, but I hope you will read my story anyway.

BPOV

I woke up this morning with conflicting feelings. Today was the day that I would see my Edward again. Ever since my phone conversation with him, it seemed like part of my missing world was falling back into place. There would probably always be a missing part because Edward's parents were no longer part of this world. They were lost to us, and tomorrow we would be burying them.

I had agreed to Edward's request to sit with him and his family. Edward had told me that he didn't think he could do this without me beside him. So I had to make sure I was ready to be strong for him today. I couldn't let my pain show today so that I would be able to be his rock for once. I dressed in a black pair of pants. I was walking around my room in my navy, lace bra while I tried to decide which top to wear to the funeral home.

I was standing in front of my closet looking at my tops when I felt two strong arms wrap around me from behind. I practically jumped out of my skin and turned around. Edward was looking at me and the pain in his eyes was evident. I threw my arms around his neck and pulled myself so I was as close to him as physically possible.

"Edward…" I breathed on his shoulder. His arms wrapped tightly around my waist, almost like he was afraid to let me go.

"Bella… I can't believe I have you in my arms again. It seems almost like a dream come true." He pulled back only enough so that our lips could crash into each other. I felt his hands move along my back and I realized that I was standing half-naked about the same time I heard my dad clear his throat in my doorway.

My cheeks flushed immediately and I turned to my closet to grab my robe hanging there, hastily throwing it around me.

"Sorry, Charlie. I just really needed to see your daughter. I just rushed in and held her. I wasn't paying attention to her lack of clothing." I could see a twinge of red coming to his cheeks, and turned my attention to my father.

"Could either one of you help me pick out a shirt that would be appropriate for tonight. I don't know what I should be wearing." I looked expectantly at my boyfriend and my father. Both of them looked first at each other, then at me, then back to each other.

Dad cleared his throat and excused himself quickly. "Um, Bella… you know that my sister would be the best one to ask about clothes." I nodded and turned around to look inside my closet once again.

I felt those strong arms wrap around my waist again. This time, I felt his breath on my ear and shuddered at the feeling. My body seemed to melt into Edward's chest. I sighed just as Edward whispered, "Personally though, I have to say that if it were just going to be the two of us, I think you were dressed correctly. I really like see-through navy on you."

His voice was dripping with lust and I felt certain body parts of mine grow warmer with just the innuendo in his voice and statement.

I forced my body away from him. I knew that if I didn't show some control that second, I would end up never allowed to see Edward again when my parents would inevitably catch the two of us making love. I grabbed a navy cap-sleeved shirt and held it up. It didn't look dressy enough but I saw Edward nod out of the corner of my eye. I untied my robe and let it fall to the floor. I quickly threw the shirt on over my head and turned to face my irresistible boyfriend.

I finally took in his appearance. He had scratches on his cheeks and forehead, but there weren't any major bruises or injuries that I could see. I knew he said that he couldn't remember much about the accident or anything leading up to the accident, but I hoped his memories would return soon. I knew it bothered him to be "in the dark" and missing any memories with his parents.

I grabbed his hand and we walked down the steps. Edward and I rode together towards the funeral home where people were gathering tonight to pay their respects to Alice and Edward. Carlisle and Esme were there as well, and I knew Esme was taking this just as hard as Edward and Alice. I stood beside Edward for two hours while person after person told of a memory or favorite anecdote about the Masens.

Throughout the entire time, I never saw Edward change expressions. His face remained stoic as he shook hands, hugged, and thanked people for coming. Occasionally he would grasp my hand and give it a squeeze. I would place my free hand on his arm as I reassured him that I would be here for him.

We left the funeral home after everyone else that night. Edward and I just started walking. We didn't speak, but it was enough for both of us to just be with the other. We walked by the light streetlamps following random sidewalks. Although Forks wasn't large by any standards, I wasn't sure where we were going to end up. I was surprised when Edward stopped in front of a playground by the elementary school. He walked over to the swings, pulling me along with him. He held out a swing for me to sit, and began pushing me once I had sat.

He pushed me for only a minute before I noticed that he had collapse behide the swings. "Edward!" I screamed. I touched my feet to the sand below me slowing me down as safely as possible. Once I was slow enough to jump of the swing, I leaped off the swing. Of course, me being me, I fell and cut my knee. None of that mattered, however, as I ran over to where Edward was crumpled on the ground.

I knelt down beside him and realized that he was crying. I almost breathed a sigh of relief. I reached my arms out to him and held him as tightly as I could manage. I allowed him to cry his feelings out. We sat there in the twilight and lamplight holding each other until both our tears finally stopped.

He finally looked up at me as I reached over to dry the remnants of his tears with my fingertips. He did the same for me, and helped me stand. We were walking towards my house after that. Just before we got to my street, Edward stopped. I looked up at him and was about to ask him the stupid question as to what was wrong when he surprised me.

"Thanks Bella. I felt like I died the moment I walked away from you. Then to have my parents taken from me. I don't know how to survive without you in my life. And tonight, it was like you were telling me that you'll always be here for me. I don't know how I can repay you for what you're doing for me. I don't deserve someone as wonderful as you."

I sighed and smiled up at him. "You're wrong you know. I don't deserve someone as wonderful as you. And just for the record, I wasn't doing to well without you. I couldn't eat or do anything normal for that matter. I know it sounds horrible, but I'm almost glad you're back with me."

He smiled back at me. "I know what you mean. And I also know that you will miss my parents just like Alice and I. Can you promise me to at least give me a warning when you finally realize that you're too good for me?"

"Edward, I'm warning you now. You are stuck with me for as long as you want me." I tried my best to look as sincere as possible so he would know that I was being serious and honest.

"Well then, that's settled. I'm keeping you forever." He smiled down at me just before he leaned down to kiss me. My lips, of course, eagerly returned the gesture with as much enthusiasm possible.

A/N: So, was it worth the wait? I hope so. I've decided to skip over the funeral, and I'm already working on the next chapter, so hopefully by Wednesday, I'm happy with it and you all will get two chapters this week. Please send me a review and let me know your thoughts.

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