AN: OK, Thank you to all my reviewers. Hope you all liked the little surprise in the last chapter. And if you liked that surprise you're gonna LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE the surprise in this chapter. Enjoy the chapter.

BELLA'S POV:

Tonight was New Year's Eve.

Me and Charlie invited all of my friends: Jessica, Mike, Eric and Angela. Even Jacob and Billy came.

We bought meat and cheese trays, sparkling cider, and some salsa for dipping. We even decorated the house (although it was more Alice who decided on decoration than anyone else) with banners, streamers, a "Happy New Year" sign, and "Happy New Year" hats that she insisted we all wear.

Alice had given me strict instructions to not tell anyone else she was in town. She foresaw that everyone would be happy and excited if she made it a surprise.

And she was right. Jessica was happy she was back so she had another fashion and shopping buddy. Angela was happy she was back so she had someone else to talk to and the guys were just happy to have her back.

By about 8:00 all of the guys were sitting in the kitchen talking about sports, hunting, and hiking. All of us girls were in the living room talking about me, the baby, the baby shower, guys, shopping, and all the homework we had to do.

About 11:45 I felt this tap on my shoulder. I turned around and saw that it was Jacob.

"Hey can I talk to you?" he whispered.

"Yeah, sure." I said as I stood up.

I turned to the girls and said "I'll be back soon." as Jacob grabbed our coats and walked toward the door.

We stepped outside and I immediately wrapped my coat around me and grabbed the hat and gloves out of my pocket.

It was nights like this that I wished I had decided to move to Jacksonville with mom. At least there it would be warm.

I turned to him and asked "OK, what do you want to talk about?"

He took a deep breath and looked at me with a determined look on his face.

"I need to know who you chose Bella. It's killing me not knowing. Please, I need to know." He almost pleaded.

"Jacob, you have to understand something. No matter who I choose they have to realize that part of my heart still belong to him. I still love him a bit." I said knowing this was hurting him.

But he needed to understand. That I knew.

He turned around and put his hands on the railing and I heard him breathing deep. He obviously was trying to calm down.

Without looking up or looking at me he said "So you'll never completely love whoever you chose?"

I walked towards him.

"Yes, I will. But it will take a long time for me to heal and move on. And the person I choose has to be able to understand that. They need to be patient and give me the time I need to move on and heal." I said hoping he would understand.

He walked past me, sat in the chair on the porch, and put his head in his hands.

I could tell he was processing and thinking about everything.

I leaned on the railing and gave him the time he needed.

After a while he raised his head and nodded. "OK, I understand. And if I am the one you chose I'll give you the time you need. I'll help as much as I can." He said as he walked towards me.

I stood up and nodded.

We walked towards each other and he took my hand in his.

I looked into his eyes.

"Jake, I chose-"

Suddenly Alice burst through the door.

"Bella!" She shouted.

I turned around.

"What, what's wrong Alice?" I asked very concerned that something had happened.

Suddenly a huge smile filled her entire face.

"I just had a vision. Edwards' coming home!" She said excited.

It took me a minute to process what she said.

Edward Cullen. The love of my life. The father of my unborn child. The immortal who held my soul for all eternity was coming home.

I slowly started to smile and hugged Alice.

I then quickly pulled away and started asking questions. "Why? When? Where is he now? Does he know?"

She sat us down so I could calm down.

"I don't know why, he'll be here on February 14th, right now he's in Rio de Janerio, and no, he doesn't know yet." She said answering all the questions at once.

"Wow! This is great news! Isn't it Ja-"

I turned around to find that Alice and I were the only ones on the porch. I looked out on the road and saw Jacob running in the direction of the reservation.

Suddenly inside I heard everyone yell "Happy new year!"

Yes it would be a GREAT new year. Wouldn't it?

Well? Did I deliver good on my promise to you people? I hope I did. Review and let me know.