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Chapter 11

After Work Get Togethers

BPOV

It had been two weeks since my accident and it was time for my check-up. My ankle was better, the swelling had gone down and the bruising was already yellow in color. I got up then made my way to the hospital. I let Edward know I was on my way and he said he would meet me in the lobby.

I got to the hospital and pulled into the parking lot and found a slot immediately. I slowly got out of my car, not needing the cane anymore. I walked carefully to the entrance, surely enough found Edward waiting for me on one of the couches in the lobby.

"Hey, sweetie," he said standing up and giving me a peck on the cheek.

"Hey, are you sure it's ok for you to accompany me? I'm sure I'll be fine and I don't want to keep you from work." I told him as we started walking.

"It's fine Bella. The ER is not too busy and I am entitled to lunch. They can also always page me if I'm needed." He said with a smile.

"You eat lunch at 10:00 a.m.? I'm curious as to what time you eat breakfast and dinner?" I said giggling.

"Well, I guess you'll just have to see in the future then." He said then winked at me. He winked at me! What the hell was that about? This is getting confusing.

"Bella!" he called to me tapping my shoulder lightly. "Are you ok? Is something the matter?"

"Aside from my fracture and me walking through the hospital with one of the most eligible bachelors in Boston, no nothing is the matter." I said and he was just smiling at me.

"Carlisle wants an x-ray before you go up and see him. So that's where will go first. I gave them a heads up so you wouldn't have to wait too long." He informed me.

"Edward, you didn't have to do that. I don't want to cut the line or anything." I told him.

"You are my patient, well, my father's now, but you're a patient of a Dr. Cullen all the same so that gets thing sped up for you," he explained nonchalantly.

"Can you please elaborate that? How many people did you dazzle to get me in front of the line?" I asked.

"Technically? None. The tech is a guy and totally straight. Since my dad is Chief of Staff they would do anything for us, as long as it's not breaking the rules. They really wouldn't want to get on my Dad's bad side. Now shush and be a good girl." He said as we reached Radiology. The line was not that long so I didn't feel totally bad for cutting in. A man at the front desk waved us to go through and I had my film in about ten minutes.

We then made our way to Carlisle's office. Edward was still my main doctor, but since he still had a few months in his residency program he needed an attending doctor to supervise. We reached Carlisle's office and knocked before we entered. "Hey Hannah, is dad free?" Edward asked the nurse. "Yeah, go straight in," she said, and we did.

"Hello, Bella. How are you today?" Carlisle asked as he stood up and gave me a quick hug.

"I'm good, thank you. Edward's 'care package' was really helpful. My ankle is much better and my hand is not too sore anymore," I said taking a seat on one of his couches. I noticed he had a smile on his face at the mention of the 'care package'.

"Ok, Son, let's see the x-ray," he told Edward.

"They look good, callus is starting to form. I think we're doing well." Edward informed him. He stood beside Edward looking at the x-ray and began nodding his head.

"How would you like to proceed?" he asked.

"Keep the brace for another month or so," Edward answered.

"Ok, then. I'm sure you check on her periodically so you can manage if something goes wrong," he told his son with a smile on his face. Wonder what that was about? We then said our thank you's and good-byes and left for the elevators.

"So where are you headed now?" he asked me.

"I just have to check on the site and talk to the foreman," I said and turned to him. He looked worried. "What's wrong? Am I not allowed to go to the site?" I asked crossing my arms across my chest.

He rubbed his nape thinking of how to answer. "I'm just worried that something might happen again. I mean you're not completely healed yet." He stated looking at the floor. I bent a little so I could look into his face. "I guess you'll just have to go with me then." I smiled shyly. "I guess so," he replied and we made our way to the site.

Everything was in order and on schedule. The outside foundation was done and they were now doing the inside and the rooms were being fitted with the proper electrical wirings. Satisfied with the progress I told Edward we were good to go. "Bella," he said just as his pager went off. I waited for him to read the message and saw his eyebrows furrow. "Uhm, I was going to ask you to have lunch with me, but I'm needed at the ER. Can I pass by tonight? I get off at 5:00 today," he said.

"Sure. I'd like that. I'll make dinner. What would you like?" I asked him.

"No, I'll bring something over. I don't want you handling any sharp instruments, especially since you're still healing," he teased.

"Edward, for someone who cooks I'm sure you've heard of the magic chopper," I said cocking an eyebrow. He just shook his head and laughed before answering. "I'm not going to be able to stop you from this am I?" he asked and I just shook my head. "Ok, I'm not craving anything in particular so I'll leave the menu up to you."

"Ok, if it makes you feel better I'll leave you to do the dishes." I said.

"Ok, deal. I have to go. Drive safe," he said, then pecked my cheek and made his way to the ER. I went to the lot, got in my car and made my way to the office.

When I got there I had another surprise waiting for me in my office. There was a large flower arrangement of daises sitting on my table. It held several colors of the flower; white, cream, orange, yellow, pink, and lilac. "Ang, who are these from?" I called out to her.

"I'm not sure Bella. It was delivered about an hour ago. I didn't look at the card and the delivery guy didn't say anything," she said. I nodded and she stepped out just as Alice came in.

"Oohhh, who are those from? You have a secret admirer?" she asked as she walked in with food. I have an idea who they're from but didn't want to make any assumptions. "Let's see shall we?" I asked her, taking the card and reading it.

Bella, Sweetie,

I hope you're day continues to go well.

Edward

I finished reading the card and I felt Alice jumping behind me, squealing. Just then Rose came into my office carrying her food for lunch. "What are you guys not telling me?" she asked. I was about to answer when Alice spoke, "Edward sent Bella flowers!" she said jumping up and down. Rose was just smiling.

"Really now? So first he brings you food, then sends you a 'care package' and now flowers? What else has he sent you?" Rose questioned cocking an eyebrow.

"What? I have no idea what you're talking about," I questioned not making eye contact.

"Really Bella? What are you two now? You can tell us," she pleaded.

"Well, honestly Rose, we have no title. I'm not sure what we are," I admitted, shrugging my shoulders. "I'll let you know when we figure it out okay. We haven't really talked about it." She just nodded. We all sat down and had lunch, making plans for the next day. We decided on karaoke since my ankle just healed and I wanted to rest it more before going out dancing. After lunch we did some work and we all left at about 5:30 p.m.

When we got home I decided to make a simple salad and pasta. I chose jambalaya pasta with penne, chicken and shrimp, something I saw on the Food Network which I found to be good. I started the pasta then diced the vegetables and chicken. I put the ingredients in a pan to sauté. When it was all done I took the vegetables and chicken then put it to mix with the pasta. I then put it in the oven so it wouldn't get cold.

I hopped in the shower and then threw on blue old-school board shorts and a white tank top. I looked at the clock and it was almost 7:00. Then I heard the doorbell ring. I walked out of my room to find Alice at the door. She opened it and Edward was standing there in his scrubs, Emmett and Jasper at his sides. Alice stepped aside and let them in.

I walked over to Edward to see him with a box. "I brought desert," he said showing me a box from Napoli's. "Thank you for the flowers. They were really beautiful." I said giving him a peck on the cheek then looked over his shoulder. "Oh, I didn't know Emmett was coming. I don't think I have enough food," I said with a laugh. Edward went to the kitchen and put the box in the fridge.

"No worries, we have come prepared," Jasper said holding up a bag from Qdoba. "We have steak quesadillas, 3-cheese queso with nachos, Fajita Ranchera and vegetable burritos" he enumerated and started to lay out the food on the table.

"Oh, food enough for a floor party again," Rose said walking over to Emmett and giving him a peck on the cheek. We all then gathered around and talked about our days. We told the guys about the plan for tomorrow. They suggested we go out to dinner before heading to the karaoke bar. We decided on steaks at Bonfire.

"Will you be able to join us?" I asked Edward.

"Yes, I'm on the 8:00-5:00 shift again tomorrow," he said with a smile. We then put on some coffee and did the dishes while we waited. When we were done we all retreated to the living room and put on a movie and had coffee and the strawberry pie Edward brought. "This is yummy Edward," I whispered to him.

"I bought it because it reminded me of you." He stated then took another bite.

"How does it remind you of me?" I took a sip of my coffee.

"Because you smell like strawberries. Your shampoo scent I presume?" he said. I just nodded and looked back at the TV. How can someone remember a small detail like that? Oh, wait this is Edward, the one who remembered that Alice donated my bath robe. At about midnight we all called it a night. The guys said their good-byes giving each one of us a hug and a peck on the cheek.

When Edward got to me he lingered a bit longer and before pulling away he whispered in my ear, "May you have wonderful dreams sweetie. I'm sure mine will be about you," I just stood there stunned again. He then waved back before getting on the elevator and I just simply waved back and made my way inside. I went to the bathroom, brushed my teeth then snuggled under my covers and fell into a very restful sleep.

EPOV

I got to the hospital just in time to start my shift. I stowed my things in the locker then made my way to the floor. As I got to the station the two-way radio called in a trauma. "Bus one to base," the EMT called out. "Base copy, go ahead," Mark, the on-duty head nurse called into the radio.

"We have a twenty-five year old male, fell out of a tree, stable with multiple fractures, possible internal bleeding. ETA five minutes," the EMT reported. "Copy that Bus one," Mark replied. I then put on my paper gown and gloves and waited by the ambulance entrance. Garrett joined me after about two minutes.

"I wonder how he fell out of a tree," he said to me.

"The possibilities are endless," I smiled. The ambulance arrived and the patient was brought into the trauma bay. He was stable, so I ordered a trauma series and a CT scan. While we were waiting for the x-rays Garrett and I started to clean up the wounds. "Call surgery and ortho for a consult. And replace the IV bottles, they're almost out." I called out to the nurse.

After the x-rays he was taken for a CT scan. When the x-ray's came back, we noted he had fractures on arms, left tibia and right femur. He didn't look like he just fell out of a tree. He looked more like he was run over by a car after falling from a tree. CT scan showed a ruptured spleen and lacerated kidney. I waited for the Surgery and Ortho resident and endorsed the patient. He was taken immediately to the OR.

The day was going quite well, we had our usual share of cuts and bruises, kids falling from the jungle gym, and chest pains. Then at about 2:00 p.m. Emmett came in with a cloth over his arm. "Hey Em, how's it going?" I asked.

"I cut my arm on a piece of metal while I was fixing the anaesthesia machine," he said as I led him onto a bed. I removed the cloth and saw he had a laceration about three inches long. It would have to be cleaned and sutured.

"Well, we have to clean it and sew it up. When was your last tetanus shot? More than five years?" I asked.

"No, I think it was just last year. We're kind required to keep updated with that cause of the work we do." He informed me.

"Ok then, just sit here I'll get the suture kit." I made my way to the supply room. I gathered the anaesthetic, gloves, sutures, instruments and gauze. I set Emmett's arm on a small table and cleaned the wound, placed the drapes, and got to work.

"So Ed, what's up with you and Bella," he suddenly blurted out.

"Huh? What do you mean?" I asked innocently then injected the anaesthetic.

"Edward, I'm not stupid. I have a PhD for crying out loud. You send her gifts, bring her food, and your disposition is different every time you're about to see her or have left her. There's definitely something there," he stated his observation. Gosh, I never thought Emmett would be so perceptive. I would expect that from Jasper but not him.

"Honestly Em, I am attracted to her, that I'm sure of. I want to always take care of her. But if you're asking what we are, or if we have a title then sadly I have no answer for you. We both agreed to take it slow and we never really have talked about it. We're just going with the flow." I started the suturing.

"I can accept that. It's good to see you very interested in one girl," he simply said.

"She's different Em. I don't have to pretend around her, our conversations just flow like water, it's very comfortable, and she's interested in the things I do. She has so much depth and is very understanding. And most of all she likes to get to know me, all of me, not just the outside." I said and he just nodded and smiled. By this time I was done with the sutures so I dressed the wound and sent him on his way.

My shift was finally over and we were supposed to pick up the girls at 7:00. I was able to go home to shower and change. I stepped into the shower and just let the water run down my body. I found myself thinking of the chat I had with Emmett. I have never met anyone like her and I could definitely see a future with her.

I got out of the shower then threw on black jeans and a gray long sleeved button down, which I folded the sleeves up to my elbows, and some loafers. I grabbed my keys, phone and wallet then made my way over to the girl's apartment. While I was driving, I got an idea. I had to go up to Dartmouth two weeks from now for a lecture a former professor of mine was giving. Maybe I could invite her so we could have some alone time.

I made it in about five minutes and went up to their condo. I rang the bell and Bella answered the door. I was in awe at what I saw. She was in a light blue and white halter dress and silver strappy heels. Her hair was pulled up into a pony tail and she had some light make-up on, not like she needed it but it did accentuate her features. "Hi, you look stunning tonight," I complemented her.

"Thank you. You're looking handsome yourself." She stepped aside to let me in. Alice and Rose were seated in the living room watching TV. "Good evening ladies. Don't both of you look beautiful tonight," I greeted them. Alice had on a one shouldered dress with a floral print and Rose wore a swirl print dress that fell just above the knees.

"We try," Rose replied and smiled at me.

"Hi Edward, the guys are on their way. Jasper just texted me" Alice informed me. They arrived after five minutes then we went to the restaurant.

"Cullen, party of six" Jasper said to the hostess and she led us to our table. Us guys held out the chairs for the ladies before taking our own. We ordered cocktails all around and our waiter got our drinks while we looked over the menu.

"What would you like to have?" I asked Bella.

"Hmm, I'm torn. I want the scallops and the Churrasco but I can't finish all of it" she answered me.

"Well, we could always half if you want." I suggested.

"Are you sure? It might not be enough for you," she said.

"Well, we could order a salad as well if you want. And I can always order some more after if need be," I said and she nodded her head. Our waiter then came back with our drinks. "Are you ready to order?" he asked.

"Yes, we'll have a Bonfire salad, sea scallops and Churrasco," I said motioning to me and Bella. I saw Alice and Rose staring at us and Em and Jazz smiling at me. I just let it go this time.

Jasper ordered next, "The lady will have the sword fish, with horseradish cream and a side of sautéed spinach." He pointed to Alice, "And I'll have the 8 oz. Wagyu, with Cognac peppercorn sauce and mashed potatoes."

"Ok, and for you ma'am," he said looking at Rose; well staring is more like it. Emmett cleared his throat and narrated his order. "She will have the Grilled Asparagus and the sea scallops. And I will have the 24 oz. Porterhouse, with gorgonzola sauce and sides of wild mushrooms and parmesan fries. I also want an order of the nachos." He finished and handed over his menu.

After the waiter walked away, I noticed Emmett glaring at his back and all the others giggling. After a few minutes our orders arrived and we ate and chatted about our days, especially Emmett's accident. After we were done we opted to forgo desert and head to the karaoke club.

Well all took turns doing the songs. First we all did a solo, then we did couples, then the girls sang as a group as did we. It was about 2:00 a.m. when we decided to call it a night. We made our way to our cars and drove the girls' home.

During the drive I remembered I wanted to ask Bella if she would like to go to Hanover with me. "Bella, I wanted to ask you something," I took a quick glance at her then looked back at the road.

"Sure Edward, what is it?" she said the turned to look at me.

"Well, I'll be going to Dartmouth for the weekend two weeks from now to attend a lecture by a former professor of mine and I was wondering if you would like to come with me." I said then waited nervously for her answer.

"Oh, how long will you be there?" she inquired.

"Well, the seminar is on Friday. So I plan to drive up Thursday afternoon and I was planning to stay until Sunday if you would go with me. But if you're busy then I'll drive back Saturday afternoon and I can see you Saturday night." I told her.

"I think I can go with you. Let me fix up my schedule. Will my brace be off by then?" she asked.

"Yes, I think we can take it off by then. So really you'd go with me?" I asked.

"Yes, Edward, I will go with you, I need a break once in a while. I'm not a super woman you know," she said with a smile. This was so great, I get to spend the weekend with Bella, and I would have to make sure it would be a memorable one for her.

I pulled into her building and brought her up to her door. "Goodnight Bella. I had a wonderful time tonight." I said taking her hand and kissing it.

"I had a great time to Edward, thank you, especially for dinner. I know it was a tad expensive." She ducked her head slightly but I still noticed her cheeks turn slightly pink, always so beautiful.

"Bella, never think anything is too expensive. Money is never an issue, and you of all people deserve the best of everything." I said as I took her into a hug.

"I know money is not an issue but still, thank you. Have a good night and rest well, you're eyes say you're in desperate need of a good night's sleep." She kissed me on the cheek. I smiled then made my way to the elevators, waving to her before getting on. On my drive home I was so looking forward to my trip to Dartmouth, I would make Bella feel like a princess.