Chapter 13

Angela's POV: (CPS worker)

Carlisle Cullen had called, the last time he had called me was to remove a 10 year old girl who was so beaten up by her father to she was almost dead.

I had been sitting at my desk thinking about the little girl what had happened to her? Had she found a family?

Carlisle said that the little girl had gone to live with him and his family for four years and then gone back to her biological mother.

he hadn't updated me until now it had been almost 6 months since I had heard from him. Then he called me somewhat out of the blue. He said that the little girl (though she wasn't little anymore) was back in the hospital she had tried to commit suicide.

Carlisle wanted to make sure that the girl would never have to go back. He wanted to know if you could legally adopt her. I told him that because both of her parents were alive it would be very hard to do with very good evidence that her living at his house would be better for her it would be possible. It would probably take a while but it would be possible...

It was time to get to work I wanted the poor girl out of there.

Two weeks later

Case number 207653

Carlisle Cullen versus Mr. Swan and Miss Dwyer

Please rise for the Honorable Judge Hartley... You may be seated

Dr. Cullen presented his findings on Bella; her father had not only raped her at the age of 10 but physically and sexually abused her for years. Four years ago he had almost beaten her to death. Now, back at her father's house, which Judge Hartley had ordered, she had become so depressed with the abuse she tried to kill herself. One look at the judge's face showed that he would regret ever doing that and agree with whatever Charles prepared. The final blow to both the judge and myself was when Carlisle pulled out a report; proof that Bella was pregnant... 14 and pregnant.

Carlisle's: POV:

I had presented everything from the suicide to the sexual abuse, everything except her being pregnant. "Bella Swan is a 14 year old young lady who has had to deal with physical and sexual abuse, raise four boys and diabetes. She is a freshman in high school and right now is sitting in the hospital recovering from a suicide attempt. If she taken one more pill, sat there one more minute she would have lost her child."

-- -- -- Silence -- -- --

"Dr. Cullen what baby are you talking about?"

"I'm talking about Bella's baby, conceived by Charlie. Bella's baby when father is Charlie. Charlie has impregnated his daughter. I hope that you will do the right thing, I'd like her out of the house."

"Court is in recess for 30 minutes"

30 minutes later

"Court is now in, session please stand for Judge Hartley... You may be seated."

"Due to Dr. Cullen's findings, the court of Arizona has ruled that Carlisle Cullen can legally adopt Isabella Marie Swan. Charlie Swan and Renée Dwyer have lost all parental rights to Isabella Swan. Due to fear of retaliation Carlisle Cullen will be given a restraining order for Isabella. Mr. Swan and Ms. Dwyer are not allowed within 100 yards of Isabella Swan"

Thank God!

"Court is dismissed"

Bella's room at the Cullen household

Bella had been so happy about the news. Getting her to Forks had provided some difficulties. Apparently, Charlie and Renée hadn't gotten the court memo. They called the police when I came to get Bella. I called the police beforehand to warn them, so had the judge. So they came, they quickly realized that they were being double crossed. Since neither of them showed up for court neither one knew she was pregnant and we are going to keep it that way. It was the only way to keep her safe. She was now about three months along. She gained weight and her arm had healed nicely.

Alice, Jasper, Rose, and Emmett had no idea that Bella had tried to commit suicide and they didn't know she was pregnant. The only people who knew were myself, Esme, Angela, Judge Hartley Edward and Bella. We will have to tell them soon because she's really gaining weight.

Edward and Bella were in the same room again, even though it's against my better judgment, it's the only way Bella can sleep. She and Edward were always together.

Right after Bella came back, there was a bit of tension, Edward wouldn't talk to Bella, he thought she wanted Charlie's baby. After a long talk with Edward and a very upset Bella, they finally figured it out. Bella didn't want to have Charlie's baby but she didn't think she could handle an abortion. After that Edward was in awe of her decision, making them impossible to separate. If you are looking for one, you would definitely find the other.

Bella's POV:

One month later

"This sucks Edward. I don't fit in any of my close anymore. I feel fat!"

I was looking for something to wear and I couldn't find anything that would fit. I gained at least 20 pounds. Alice and Rose were getting suspicious, I was going to tell them today. But at the moment I couldn't find anything to wear. Edward was sitting on the bed, watching me look for clothes. When I started yelling he'd gotten off the bed stood behind me.

"You're not fat Bella, Carlisle said that if the baby is to be healthy you have to weigh more than 100, you're barely pushing 90. You still have the bit more to go. It makes you feel better; I'll go shopping with you and Alice."

"But if I go shopping, she's going to see my stomach. I am so fat, don't look at me!"

Edward's POV:

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Oh great, hormones "Bella you are not fat, do you want to tell Alice and Rose now? You were going to tell them today anyway. Do you want me to call them now?"

"Ok, just a minute"

"Alice, Rose, can you come here for a minute"

"Coming"

"What do you need Edward?"

"Bella needs new clothes, these don't fit, again"

"Again? Do you know why you're gaining so much weight Bella?"

"Yes"

"Will you tell us?"

"I'm four-month pregnant"

"WHAT?!?!"

"What Were You Thinking Edward?"

"Hey Can't Blame Me, Its Not My Kid, Bella Wasn't Here for Months Ago. Do the Math!"

"Well Then Who's Kid If It? "

"It's Charlie's, I couldn't have an abortion, I want to give this baby chance."

"Oh, Bella, that's the right thing to do"

"Do you want to go shopping now?"

"Not really, but I don't have much of a choice. I need clothes. Do not mention the baby at the mall. And I'm not giving it up for adoption. I'm going to keep and raise the child. I hope you guys will help me."

"Let's go shopping!"

Bella's POV:

Oh my God, we've been shopping for four hours! I want to go home. Alice and Rose keep saying I need more! How much longer?

"Don't worry Bella. I'll get you out of here."

"Please?"

"Anything for you"

Edward's POV:

"Alice, Rose, Bella's not feeling well. I'm going to take her home. You two can keep shopping. Bye."

"How are we going to get home?"

"Carlisle"

"Edward now that you mention it, I'm not feeling too good."

"What's wrong? Should I call my dad? Do you need to go to hospital?"

"No! No hospital! What would they think of me? I'm 14 and four-months pregnant! They would probably laugh at me, saying I threw my life away. Even though they don't know what happened. Please no hospital."

"Okay, no hospital. Calm down Bella, it's not good for you. My dad's almost here, I can see his car."

Carlisle's POV:

Edward had called me saying that Bella wasn't feeling good. So I played along, but what I was expecting and what I found were two completely different things. I expected a calm Bella and Edward, waiting for me in front of the mall. What I got was a hyperventilating Bella and a frantic Edward trying to calm her down. Looks like he mentioned hospital, will he ever learn?