Edwards POV
I didn't get any sleep last night. I tried to wake Emmett up about a million times, but Emmett is like a bear hibernating when he sleeps and I knew he wasn't getting up until he was good and ready. So I took the time to prepare myself of how to tell Emmett everything Bella had told me. I hated telling Bella's personal secrets, but I figured she would forgive me in time. Even if she didn't, though, I wouldn't care. As long as she was safe.

It was about 10 A.M. when Emmett finally got up. He let out a deep sigh and then took in a deep breath. Suddenly, he shot up out of bed and exclaimed, "CHOCOLATE CHIP PANCAKES!" He rushed out of the room, leaving Jasper and I stunned. We both followed rather quickly to find Bella in the kitchen. Emmett had her in a giant bear hug and she was being held up off the ground. He was twirling her around and jumping up and down. Bella was covered in flower and there were chocolate chips on the ground. The kitchen was a mess and so was Bella, but she was a cute mess. Once Emmett finally let her down, she playfully hit him on the back.

"You scared me half to death…and you made me drop half the chocolate chips on the ground!"

"Sorry Bells, but it's your own fault you know." Bella raised her eyebrow questioningly at him, as if daring him to explain. "Everyone knows chocolate chip pancakes are my favorite and to have that smell caress me when I first wake up is just asking for me to come flying down the stairs and hug you…obviously!" Emmett said as if it was the most obvious thing the world, and in his mind I am sure it was.

"Well I will let you get away with it this time, but only because," and then her voice turned very mocking, "you used such a big word!" We all started laughing, except for Emmett.

"It was my word of the day yesterday!" he stated proudly and we only laughed harder.

"And what would the word of today be?" Jasper asked mockingly.

"Well, I don't know yet. I haven't looked on my word of the day calendar yet…"

Breakfast tasted amazing, although everything Bella cooked always tasted amazing. Once it was over, I was brought back to reality when Emmett's phone rang. It was Rose calling, I guessed, because he looked at the caller ID and then smiled leaving the room. I could see Bella remembered about the phone call she got last night about the same time I did. I saw her face drop, but she quickly recovered.

"Well the dishes aren't going to clean themselves," she said and then left for the kitchen.

I normally would have gone to help her, but I needed to talk to Emmett, and this seemed as good a time as any. I did not feel too bad about it because Jasper went to help Bella with the dishes.

Once I finally got Emmett to stop talking to Rosalie and hang up the phone, I suddenly felt sick to my stomach. I knew I was going to have to explain why I was in Bella's room last night, and that meant telling him I kissed his sister. My mind was racing and wondering how hard Emmett was going to punch me and if I was going to be able to get out the rest of my story before he killed me.

"Edward, are you ok? You look like you're going to puke," he said.

"Oh yeah, I'm fine…well kind of…it's just, I need to tell you something and I need you to listen to everything before you…well, just listen before you act, okay?"

"Ok…" Emmett said, clearly thinking I was crazy.

"Ok well, last night while you were sleeping, I went over to Bella's room because…well, because she just seemed like something was off and I wanted to see if she would tell me what it was so I could help her. Well, she told me that Phil killed her mom…not some wild animal." I paused, waiting for his reaction. He seemed to be stiff and then I noticed he wasn't breathing. "Emmett, breath," I told him.

I heard him exhale and then take a deep breath, "He killed her? As in, he killed Bella's mom? That sick bastard was here outside my house while Bella was alone and he killed her mom and could have just as easily killed Bella….?" Emmett froze and stopped breathing again.

"Emmett you need to breathe."

"It's either this or I punch something…or someone. THAT SICK BASTARD! Did…well, did Bella see him kill her mom?"

"No," I heard Emmett sigh a little bit in relief, "But he left her a note and a cell phone."

"Why would he leave Bella a note and a cell phone? That makes no sen-"

"Because he wanted to use it to contact her."

"OH HELL NO!! WHERE THE HELL IS THAT SICK BASTARD? I WILL KILL HIM WITH MY BARE HANDS…HELL, I DON'T THINK HE EVEN DESEVERES THAT. I WILL KILL HIM WITH TOILET PAPER! I WILL SHOVE IT DOWN HIS THROAT UNTIL HE CAN'T BREATHE OR MAYBE THAT IS ALL I WILL FEED HIM UNTIL HE DIES AND THEN RIGHT BEFORE HE DIES I WILL BRING HIM BACK AND KILL HIM AGAIN AND THEN AGAIN-"

"Emmett please calm down."

"Edward, you want me to calm down? That sick bastard abused Bella for years and even at least once, and I am sure it has been more than once, almost beat her to death! That same sick bastard killed my sister's mom and that same sick bastard has been contacting her with a cell phone and you want me to freaking calm down?!"

"If you don't, then I won't be able to tell you the rest of the story," I said.

Emmett then went stiff, got really quiet and simply said, "There's
more?"

"Yes. So after Bella told me this, she told me Phil hadn't called yet, but while I was still there her phone rang and I took it from her and answered it….and it was Phil…."

Then I told Emmett what I had said to Phil and he seemed rather happy with how I handled it. But I knew I had to tell him the rest of the story; the part that I needed his help for. I realized not much of the story would be lost if I just left out the fact that Bella and I had kissed.

"And then Bella asked why I did it. When I was telling her I did it because no one deserved to be treated like she had and that no one had a right to do that to her, her phone rang again, only she answered it this time. It was Phil and he wanted something from her. She was protecting someone, but she wouldn't tell me what Phil said or what he wanted. Then she kicked me out of her room so that I couldn't get her to tell me. She's in trouble but I can't get her to tell me, so I figured you could get her to talk to you. We need to tell Charlie 'cause maybe he can trace the call and see where Phil is and also talk to Bella because she is in trouble." I finally finished and I just waited for Emmett to process everything I said.

"BELLA!!" Emmett shouted.

"Yeah?" Bella shouted back, but without the same force as Emmett had.

"CAN YOU COME HERE A MINUTE?" he shouted, more as a command then a question.

A moment later, Bella walked into Emmett's room. "What's up Em?"

"Do you have anything you want to tell me?" he said, doing his best to remain calm.

"What do you mean?"

"Well, did anything 'happen' last night?"

"Oh, you mean that I kissed Edward?" She said freely. I could not believe Bella just so freely told Emmett that. Man, was I dead.

"No, I don't mean that. We'll talk about that later…I mean anything else?" Emmett said once he composed himself again.

"Nope, nothing else," Bella said and turned around to exit the room.

"Bella," Emmett said in a warning tone.

"Bella…I know and we need to talk," Emmett finally said once Bella wouldn't respond.

"Everything is FINE Emmett. Nothing to worry about, okay?"

"Bella, everything is not fine. I don't define fine as my little sister being harassed by a sick bastard. Bella, tell me what he wanted. We can help," he pleaded.

"There is nothing I need help with Emmett. Edward took care of Phil last night and he is never going to bother me again. See? Everything is fine." But I could tell she was lying and so could Emmett. "Bella, it's not your fault. I don't know what he has told you that's keeping you from telling us what he wants, but I can tell you this. Whatever he has told you isn't true," I finally piped in, "Bella, I don't care what kind of threats he has made if you tell anyone. No one will touch you. I promise." I could see what I said had an impact on her and I was getting through.

"He didn't threaten me. He…he threatened the people I love." She fell to the ground, but not before I caught her. I slowly lowered her to the ground and held her in my lap as she cried.

Once she calmed down, she pulled her head out of my chest and looked at me and then at Emmett. Then she started to speak. She told us the whole conversation between Phil and her. I couldn't believe it. I couldn't believe Phil had made it so easy to catch him. It was so simple. All we had to do was get Charlie and the police to wait at the restaurant for him and then they could arrest him. Then he would be gone forever and he could never bother Bella again. I was so happy!

Skip forward! (Still Edwards POV)

"Ok Bella I am going to go over the plan one last time with you" Charlie said as Bella rolled her eyes.

"I know the plan….first I get in my car and go to the restaurant….then I walk all the way to the back and sit in the very last both….then once I see Phil I duck behind the booth….then you and your squad come in and bust Phil and I am under no circumstances to look at what is happening not matter what I hear." Bella said in a very monotone voice…she was sick of Charlie going over the 'Plan' but I knew she was more scared then she let on.

"And if Phil calls you-"

"I am to keep him on the phone as long as possible so you can triangulate where he is...I got it!" Bella said exasperated.

"Ok well I got to get going I have to get everyone at the restaurant set up."

I was amazed at how intricate Charlie had made this operation. He left nothing to chance…he had his guys taking over the restaurant as soon as it opened and the police would be running it until they caught Phil tonight at seven. He had two officers staying at the house with us…they got here late last night.

Time Jump

Bella's POV

I was so sick of Charlie going over the plan with me but in a way it was sort of sweet that he cared so much. I really felt like Charlie was my father…well I mean I know he is my father but he is a father I never knew and though up until recently hated me. It was 6:00 and that meant it was time for me to leave for Louie's. I grabbed my purse and headed for the door but Emmett and Edward stopped me.

"Be safe Bells" Emmett said sweetly

"Don't worry Cha- Dad's got this all covered…I'll be fine." I smiled back at Emmett trying to relieve some of his fear.

"Bella…you know you don't have to go…if your scared….or Emmett or I could go with you." Edward said looking fiercely into my eyes.

"No I need to do this and I cant have it being ruined because Phil saw you two in my truck…I will be fine…please don't worry you two." I said with as much conviction as I could muster….in truth I was scared to death but I knew I needed to do this. I needed my problems with Phil to end and end for good. I did not want to be scared of the dark or the rustle of bushes anymore. I wanted him gone.

"Ok...Bye Bells" Emmett said as he grabbed me into one of his famous bear hugs.

"Be safe" Edward said as he gave me a peck on the lips. And with that I was out the door.

Edward and my relationship didn't quite have a title yet but I was pretty sure we where dating or he was my boyfriend or what ever it was. But we were defiantly something and what ever that something was I liked it…no loved it. I felt more whole with Edward and I felt safe.

I got into my red truck and started it. My truck roared to life as I backed out of the drive way and I could still feel my lips tingling for the sort kiss Edward had just given me. I turned on the radio and drove out of forks to Louie's. I was almost there when a black car with darkly tinted windows pulled up behind me with there brights on. It was rather annoying and my eyes where burning. Suddenly my truck's engine started to stutter and then stopped. I tried to crank my truck again and again but each time it failed.

Wow wouldn't I be a jerk if I ended it, there…well I really thought about it but I am going to be nice and continue…

I reached for my phone to call Charlie when I heard a knock on my window. I turned and screamed dropping my phone. Before I could pick back up my phone Phil smashed the window and then opened the door. He grabbed me and tried to pull me out of my truck but my seat belt was still on so instead my seatbelt dug into my side. Phil reached over to unbuckle me and I tried to push him off. I kicked him right in the groin and caught him by surprise and he fell to the ground. I grabbed my cell and held down the number two before shoving it in my bra. Phil was still rolling on the round so I closed my door and once again tried to start my truck but still had no luck. I saw Phil was starting to get up and head towards me so I held onto the door and right as he got into reach I swung the door open and it hit him once again knocking him to the ground. I then unbuckled my seatbelt, crawled over to the passenger side door, got out of my truck, and took off running down the road. But my heart dropped as I heard a car coming up from behind me and I knew it was Phil and I knew I couldn't out run a car. I looked to my left and then to my right. I could run into the woods but I knew I could not out run him for long. But I knew I had to try. Charlie would have already sent out his men to find me and he should be triangulating my call so he would hopefully find me soon. I took off to the wood to my right and looked desperately for the densest bushes I could hid in. I found a patch and dove into them. Then suddenly a bright light was shinning on me. I looked and saw Phil was driving his car right into the woods. Phil was going to run me over and I was dead. I knew it. I took the phone out of my bra and put it to my ear. I could hear Charlie despratly asking me what is going on.

"Hey dad.."

"Bella…I have men out looking for you right now…what's going on…where are you…are you ok?"

"I love you…My truck died and I am in the woods…Phil found me and I am hiding in the woods…I love you dead." I said though tears.

"Bella where is Phil right-" and I dropped the phone as I heard a loud crash and I tightly shut my eyes waiting for impact. I never felt it but everything was black…I had to admit if I was going to die this wasn't a bad way to do it. It didn't hurt a bit…everything was just black.

"BELLA" I could hear Charlie's distant voice yelling. "BELLA SAY SOMETHING!"

Then I saw light. Well at least I get to go to heaven. Nevertheless, my heart ached for Charlie… Emmett…and Edward…Edward I would never get to know what we could have been.

"Isabelle….Isabelle" I heard distant voices calling my name…Jeez heaven sure was formal…I would have to correct them on my name…I mean shouldn't God know I like to be called Bella? So I got up to follow the sound of the voice and the distant light.

"I'm right here" I shouted back. As I got up though I noticed that I was in a forest…and I was in the same forest I had been killed in…that is kind of weird.

"ISABELLE!"

"I'm coming…" I shouted back to the voices that where now running towards me. But then their lights hit an object. And I froze. I fell to the ground and screamed at the sight before me. Phil had run head into a tree and had been throw from his window into the big tree. His head was split open and I could see his brain.

I felt a pair of arms pick me up as I continued to scream. Once I was on the road I could see tons police cars all with their lights on and tons of men in the woods with flashlights.

" I GOT HER!... I GOT HER! I NEED A MEDIC,,, I GOT HER!" The man holding me shouted out. Suddenly we were swarmed by cops and the an stretcher came and I was placed onto it.

"I'm fine" I protested I just wanted to go home "Just let me go home"

"Bella!!!" I recognized Charlie's voice the moment I heard it. Even if it was distorted by tears I knew my dad's voice anywhere. I reached up to hug him as he gladly took me into his arms and held me tight.

"I love you," I said though tears into his chest.

"I love you too Bella…."

"Sir we need to check her out." A man said behind Charlie.

"Oh" and then Charlie laid me back down on the stretcher as I was wheeled over to the Ambulance.

They shone a light into my eyes and, banged up where my seatbelt had slit into my side, then poked different places asked if it hurt. I told them no and I was fine and they eventually let me go. Charlie let out a sigh of relief as we walked over to his squad car. I sunk down into the seat and sat staring at the lights flashing lights around me as Charlie drove me home. The car ride was silent, as neither of us knew what to say. Once we got home I saw Emmett and Edward standing on the front porch. As they saw us pull up they ran to the car and Emmett pulled me from the car and hugged me.

"Don't you ever do that to me again Bells…I lost 20 years of my life!" He said as he held me tight to his chest in his famous bear hug. I didn't mind the suffocating feeling of his hug…I was just glad to be in my brothers arms…I was glad not to be dead.

Emmett finally released me and set me back down onto the ground and then Edward came up to me. "I told you to be careful." Edward said trying to lighten the mood.

"And I told you I would be…see I am here all in one piece." I said trying to follow his lead of breaking the tenseness that surrounded us.

"Lets go inside" Edward said when he saw me shiver from the cold. We all followed and once inside Charlie handed me the phone.

"OMG BELLA ARE YOU OK…YOU HAD ME SO WORRIED…YOU HAD ALL OF US SO WORRIED AND I'M ON MY WAY OVER WITH ROSE AND JASPER!"

"Alice calm down…I'm fine…and I can't wait to see you guys." I said as I couldn't help but laugh at Alice.

"Good cause were here…" Then I heard the front door open and suddenly I felt Rose and Alice hugging me so tightly they could give Emmett a run for his money.

We watched Paul Blart Mall Cop and all had a good laugh…thanks to Emmett getting it on bootleg. Eventually we all got tired and went to get ready for bed. We all decided to sleep in my room. I could tell everyone wanted to know what happened but didn't want to tell them all right now. I just wanted to tell one person…I wanted to tell Edward.

"I am going to go downstairs and get some water I'll be right back" And as i said this i looked straight at Edward hoping he would get he hint I wanted him to follow.

"Oh...I'll go with you I want some what too." Edward said and we both left the room.

We walked into the kitchen and then I turned to him and said, "Can we talk?"

"Of course we can Bella...about anything you like." He smiled sweetly back at me.

"Do you want to know what happened tonight?"

"Of course I do...but I don't want to make you talk about it if your not ready to or don't want to."

"Well I want to tell you."

I told Edward the whole story. How Phil came up behind me with his brights on so I could not see it was him in the car behind me, how my truck died, then how Phil tried to pull me from the car and I fought back, then that I ran into the forest and hid and thought i was dead until i finally realized the reason everything went dark was because it was dark in the forest once Phil's headlights went out and then finally I told him about seeing Phil dead after he ran into a tree.

When I was done, I was crying. I wasn't sure exactly why but I think they were tears of joy that this nightmare was finally over. Phil was gone and never coming back. Edward held me in his arms a feeling I though I would never get to feel again not but a few hours ago. I began to cry again but this time I was sure it was from happiness. Edward pulled me away a bit to look at my face and then he slowly wiped away my tears. We locked eyes for a moment before we kissed. Our lips fit perfectly together and a feeling of completeness washed over me. I knew at that moment that there was no place in the world that I ever wanted to be expect right here with Edward.

So how was that for a long chapter!! I hope you guys liked it...I personally had a lot of fun writing this chapter...and hope you guys liked it. Since this chapter was so long it might be a while before I update again...but at the most a week and a half but I might update a lot sooner if I get lots of reviews...well be honest and tell me what you think...and I think I will be rapping up this story soon and might do a sequel it is up to you guys...Any way thanks for reading

Alisa = )