A/N: Okay, everyone! I know what you are going to say. I know you are probably all wondering where the heck I've been. The answer: well, it's complicated…

Just after the new year, I ended up in the hospital. Nothing serious, so no worries. The day after getting back from the E.R… I had to get on a plane back to Florida. Then, it was back to school. Today was actually the end of term, and I'm not looking at a mountain of papers to read/grade. Report card grades are due by Monday. I really don't want to spend my weekend doing grades, but I will do what I have to.

So, needless to say, once back at school, I've barely had time to read emails, let alone sit and write for any length of time. I started this chapter before the New Year, and have finally gotten it to a place where I feel I can leave it. It's short, yes, I know. But, I felt I owed you something. I promise there will be another chapter soon.

DISCLAIMER: I own nothing TWILIGHT related. I am NOT Stephenie Meyer - sorry!

BPOV

When I woke up it was dark and there was someone touching my hand. I shot straight up in the bed and tried to get up to run, but the person holding my hand held me tightly. I screamed. The door opened and Carlisle and Esme came rushing in.

"Help me Carlisle, Esme. He's here, he's got me." I was screaming and hoping that they would help me.

"Shhhh… Bella… it's me… Edward's voice whispered in my ear.

I relaxed immediately. "Edward?" I could feel my heart racing in my chest as I realized that the arms now wrapped around me were in fact his.

"It's okay, Bella. I'm going to keep you safe. No one can hurt you." Edward placed chaste kisses on my forehead and cheeks before leaning me back down on the bed.

"Those flowers… the card… someone… someone saw me. You couldn't have known about the blue silk until this afternoon. Someone else saw me… maybe saw us…"

"Shhhh…. Calm down, Bella. You're safe. I don't know who sent you those flowers, but they aren't going to get near you. I promise. I will make you safe again."

"Lay with me, Edward. I don't want you to let me go."

Edward laid down with me and held me until I let myself go to sleep. It was comfortable to have him holding me. Knowing that he would never let someone hurt me.

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The next morning, we woke quietly. I didn't want to be left alone for any length of time. I asked Edward to shower with me. He complied and seemed to realize that I wasn't in the mood for more than washing my hair and body. He kept me wrapped in his arms while the hot water washed away some of my fear.

Once the water turned cool, we got out and dried each other. I went back into our room and dressed quickly in the clothing Alice had packed for me. This date had taken a seriously scary turn, and I no longer wanted to be away from someone who would keep me safe.

After about an hour of getting ready and eating breakfast, Edward and I were returning to his car. We got in silently and began our drive back home. Carlisle and Esme were following close behind. No words were spoken. Edward turned on the radio so we could barely hear it. He reached over and firmly grasped my hand, quickly placing a loving kiss on its back.

I looked over and smiled at him. He was always so attentive and seemed to know how to make me feel better. I gave him a half-hearted smile and returned to looking out of the window. I tried to make it look like I was casually looking out the window. I was looking into the side mirror. I just couldn't shake the feeling that there was someone following me.

The only car I could see following us was Carlisle's black Mercedes. Obviously, we were on the interstate, so there were other cars around, but none of them seemed to be following our little train. I just hoped that was the case and that everything would work out okay.