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So this is a filler chapter and you all know how much I love filler chapters...ugh.

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Here is back to Bella's POV its more about her homecoming and a surprise the gang puts together for her.

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Em and I stood here at the ICU nursery window looking at our god-daughter. She was gorgeous. Ashley had gorgeous wisps of black hair on her head while her tiny arms and legs were wrapped in doll clothes. Alice would be so proud to see her daughter. Even though she was in immense pain, when she saw the picture on Emmett's phone of Ashley, she seemed to have her bounce back for a second. Alice started asking questions about her as if we've been the ones with Ashley for the past six months.

It did hurt me to see Alice in pain. Bruises and cuts covered her pale skin and small body. Sometimes she would cry out of the emotional pain or scream in her sleep. Emmett and I have been taking shifts with Jasper and Esme. Jasper needed help especially. He barely changed out of his wedding tuxedo until I brought some clothes for him. I felt pain along with my brother. My imagination could only wonder what it's like to hold your pregnant newlywed wife's hand one minute and then have her almost die the next. Emmett held my hand the entire time, but not only did he hold mine, he held Alice's like a big brother should.

The good news came when Carlisle said that Alice could leave in one week. The bad news was that she couldn't have any more children. Supposedly her reproductive organs were completely shattered and barely held any more function to keep Ashley alive, which is why her labor was induced so early. Alice sobbed when she heard this. She had always planned on having a big family and now it was ruined. Though she would always have us by her side and we would already have our big family together with everyone gathering almost every day. Alice was still heartbroken about the matter but then decided that there are many children around the world who seek adoption. Her goal was to adopt a child by the time Ashley was three.

Emmett and I planned to decorate Alice's place and furnish her baby nursery. She was planning on using the twin's old nursery since she moved in with Jasper after Edward and I moved out. I furnished it in pastel purple like textiles that matched the twilight time of day theme. In the wardrobe I folded and hung up all the clothes Alice had bought. Rose helped with some repainting and shopping for premature baby clothes, diapers, bottles and all the accessories needed. Alice would come home to a clean house with a stocked baby nursery, newly furnished bed room and an upgraded sewing room. Rose took charge of the sewing room, where Alice spends a majority of her time, by giving it a calming green hue, beautiful sheer drapes, stocked materials of every sort and a tablet computer. Esme did the planning since her hobby has always been interior design. We all helped with everything including Jasper.

We were going to welcome Alice home tomorrow and baby Ashley in a month and a half. Of course we would all take shifts with her at the hospital since Alice and Jasper would probably stay there everyday til she was let out. It was for their own good and our own bonding time with baby Ashley.

I was going to bring Alice home with Jasper. She wanted me to bring some of her clothes to wear, the only problem was that Alice lost a lot of weight in the hospital. She had only been there for two weeks but with disgusting hospital food and laying in a bed all day she just somewhat wasted away. Alice went from being a size two to a size double zero. Already her baby weight seemed to disappear over night. Though she was happy about having somewhat larger breasts for once. She did instruct me what to bring her since she knew it was a small party slash get together. In my bag I had a matching bra and panty set, long black leggings, a long sleeved sweater dress and her ugg boots. It was winter after all here in Chicago! Alice stepped out of the bathroom looking like a model. I looked so bad that people would think I was the one being released from the hospital and she was here to pick me up.

As we were about to leave, she wanted to see Ashley one last time. The nurse let Alice sit in a nursery chair and hold baby Ashley for the very first time. Alice cried at the sight of her tiny baby girl and the feeling of her in her arms. She didn't make a big show though, Ali just let a few tears fall while counting her baby's tiny fingers and toes while brushing back the few wisps of her black hair. I will admit that I did tear up a little bit too. Not just because Alice was holding her baby for the first time, but it never really registered that Alice would really be a mommy. The whole time she was pregnant we would talk about it and how great she would be, I just never really pictured it until now. I took a picture while Alice looked down at Ashley in her arms. They both were unaware of my actions.

When we entered the car, Alice was very nervous. She held onto Jasper's hand the entire time in the back while I drove carefully through the busy streets of Chicago. At one point she became very emotional when we passed up the intersection of the accident. I felt really bad, as if I were the one doing this to my best friend. I pulled up in front of the firehouse, my old home, and we all headed inside. Alice was happy to be home from the fact that she took a deep breath after taking a few steps in. Jasper held her hand as if it meant everything, but the truth was to him, it was everything in his hand. Everyone gave a modest surprise, not wanting to scare Alice to much. She hugged everyone before I gave her a hug, I held up my finger telling her to wait.

"Ali, since you've been away all of us took part in redecorating a few places. We'd all like you to see them before you get to settled. Also, Em and I have to get the twins home soon." She laughed and she took my hand. Alice tried to loosen Jasper's grip but he wouldn't let go. She looked up at him with pleading eyes telling him it was okay and he nodded slightly before drifting back a little.

"Our first stop is your sewing room. You should first know that your mom designed every room and we just did the work with some personal touches here and there. Your mom, Rose and I did this one ourselves." I said opening the door to her sewing room. She gasped as she stepped in. It was as if she couldn't believe it. The way her fingers softly grazed every surface and she stepped softly. Every detail seemed to be absorbed before she ran towards Rose and I giving us a big hug and whispering thank you.

"The next room is your bedroom. I kind of let the boys do all the furniture setting and personal decorating," her face turned very concerned. " though it was still under the supervision of your mother and amazing husband."

"All I'm going to say is the t.v is probably bigger than you Ali!" Emmett said

"Oh brother!" She said smiling and slightly slapping Emmett on his forearm.

"The best you'll ever have!" He responded in a smart-ass remark. We all laughed before Jasper led Alice into their bedroom. When she caught immediate sight of the bed she ran towards it and jumped on causing her tiny body to disappear in the comforter and pillows. As we tried to look on our toes for her she popped up and grew wide-eyed at the sight of the television.

"Em, you are so right about the t.v!" She said we all laughed and she kissed Jasper before heading back to give a round of hugs to Edward, Rose and I. But when she reached Emmett, her arms wound around his neck and his massive ones lifted her to him. Sniffles were heard and gave away that she was tearing up.

"You're the greatest Em!" She said through her tears.

"I know Ali! But your the best!" He said before placing her down. "But we have one more room to show you."

Alice bounced off him and grew happy and shocked at the same time. I led her down the hall and when she seemed to register what hallway this was she stopped and looked back at us with tears in her eyes.

"Guys, you really shouldn't have done this! You've been all to amazing to me just my bedroom and sewing room were more than I could ever ask for." Alice gave a round of hugs before opening the door slightly and peeking in. She closed it tightly while grabbing her chest out of shock. Jasper came up behind her and held her hand before turning the knob back open with her. She saw the room and immediately turned into his chest crying. The sight of it must have overwhelmed her. I could only imagine coming home to see a brand new nursery for your baby and not have them with you pregnant or not, yet to know that they're in some hospital room struggling for life. Alice sat on the edge of the bed we put in there, for those late nights with the baby, and reclaimed her self. Rose, Edward, Emmett and I went around opening the cabinets full of baby clothes, diapers, powder, wipes, formula, toys, books and everything possibly needed for taking care of a baby, especially a premature baby. At the sight of this Alice broke down again she tried to regain herself but we all gave her a giant hug before Em and I had to leave with the twins , who had been passed out the entire time. Alice pulled me to the side while Em put the twins in the car.

"Bella, you are the most amazing friend anyone could have. I don't deserve all of this, yet you all did it. Thank you so much for being there through everything from the move back to the engagement to the wedding and the accident and for being by Ashley when I couldn't. The rooms are amazing...I love you girlie." She said using the nickname I hated, but it was okay if she used it, she was Alice you know.

"Alice you really are an angel sent from above. Not only have you stuck by me when I felt alone with the twins, you stood by me through my engagement, Em's cancer and now my baby's new life. Ali, its the least I could do. Now please get some rest. You're first shift with Ashley starts tomorrow at nine in the morning." She laughed and hugged me one more time. We were both overly emotional and shed a few tears on each other's shoulders. Our final goodbyes for the evening were said and I was on my way home with my family.

Again not one of my favorites but not one of my downers

It's just kind of....blah.

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-AB