Well I am happy to say that I am not going to give up on this story. Even though people didn't really review, more people added me to their favorite stories or authors and that made me happy.

Here is the next chapter. We will get to the party and both Edward and Bella are going to figure things out.

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CHAPTER 6

BPOV

Previously

As I laid in bed, I started thinking about my conversation with Rose. I came to the decision that if I wanted to get to know Edward better that I needed to tell him about all three of my girls. I need to be up front with him right from the start, no matter how much I was afraid.

I was happy to have Sunday off. I wasn't even on call so there was nothing that would get in the way of me spending time with the girls.

After I got dressed, I went downstairs and started to make breakfast. I wanted to make today a special day and a good breakfast was a good way to start. As I was finishing things up, I heard one of the girls coming down the steps. I was pretty sure it was not Jessica or Victoria, since it was still only alittle after 8. They usually don't get up before 9 on the weekends.

Just as I assumed, it was Angela. "Mommy, mommy, can we go shopping for my party today?" Saturday was Angela's birthday party. She was going to be turning 6. I can't believe my baby is getting so big.

I remember the day she was born. Jacob almost didn't even make it for her birth. When we found out I was pregnant with Angela, Jacob was called to serve in Irag, being that he was in the army. He was supposed to be gone for over a year, but by some miracle he came home the day before I went into labor.

I was brought out of my trance when I heard Angela begging me saying, "please mommy, please." How could I say no to that face? Besides today was probably the only day I would have free before Saturday with work and all.

Of course Angela was excited when I told her that we would go after the girls woke up and we had breakfast all together. Before I could open my mouth to stop her, Angela ran up the stairs and into Jessica and Victoria's room and woke them up. I just stood there in the kitchen and started laughing as I heard them yelling at Angela to get out.

Angela didn't give up because 15 minutes later, all three girls were sitting at the table ready to eat.

As we were eating, I asked Angela what kind of party she wanted. "Can I have a princess party, mommy?" Hearing that Angela wanted a princess theme was no surprise to me. She was always referred to as the little princess by Jacob.

I looked at Angela, with tears in my eyes, and said "you can have any kind of party you want to sweetie." Then Angela said something that I was not expecting. "Mommy, I think daddy would be happy to know that I am having a princess party."

Victoria could tell that I was going to start crying more because she looked at Angela, put her arm around her, and just said, "yes daddy would be happy."

I did not want the girls to see me cry too much, so I got up from the table and went into the kitchen to start to clean up from breakfast. As I was doing that, I told the girls to get dressed so that when I was done with cleaning up we would beable to leave.

At 10, we were out the door and heading to Port Angeles. There were not a lot of stores in Forks, and I really wanted to make sure that things were special for Angela. Last year we really didn't celebrate her birthday much, because it was too soon after Jacob had died.

Angela picked out everything she could see that was princess for a party. As we were in the checkout line, Angela just kept on saying "thank you mommy" over and over again. I was so happy to see my little girl so excited again. I think this was the first time in the past year that Angela was really happy and this made me happy too.

Realizing that it was close to 1, I asked the girls what they wanted for lunch. It was no surprise that all three of them yelled "McDonald's."

I was not a big fan of McDonald's but I would do anything for my kids and that included eating nasty greasy food.

After we ordered our food and sat down, I asked Angela what she wanted for her birthday. I have to say that I was no way ready for what Angela had said next, and I don't think Jessica and Victoria were either.

"I want a daddy for my birthday mommy." Did I just hear my daughter say she wants a daddy for her birthday? How was I to tell her that a daddy was not something I could give her?

Trying to keep the tears from rolling down my face, I looked Angela in the face and tried to explain to her that daddy's don't come as a birthday gift. I could tell that Jessica and Victoria were having a rough time with this conversation as well. "Angela, I would love for you to have daddy back, but that is just not going to happen."

I was just thinking that Angela was going to let this drop when she surprised me once again. "Mommy, I know that daddy can't come back, but Ben's daddy can be my daddy."

Now what was I suppose to say. I know Angela was not going to fully understand, but I needed her to know that things just did not work that way. "Angela, I am sure that Ben's mommy would not like his daddy to just become part of our family." "But mommy, Ben's mommy does not live with him." Not wanting to continue to talk about this, I just looked at Angela and said, "sweetie, let's just not talk about this right now, okay?" Looking like her heart was just broken, Angela just looked at me and said "okay mommy."

My sweet, sweet, baby girl. I just broke her precious little heart. Victoria and Jessica could tell that I was about to break down so they volunteered to take Angela into the play area for a little while. When they left, I went to the bathroom and had a small meltdown.

By the time I washed my face and went back to the table, the girls had come back and were ready to go. We finished up the afternoon by stopping by a few more stores and then headed back home.

I was happy to be home. It was a long and emotional afternoon. I think Victoria could tell I was drained because she told me I should go take a small nap and she would watch a movie with Angela and Jessica. I agreed to lying down for an hour, and told her if she needed anything to come get me.

I didn't think I would fall asleep, but the next thing I knew it was 6 o'clock. I quickly got up and ran down the steps to check on the girls. All three girls were sleeping on the coach. It was such a precious site to see. I don't know what I would do without my girls. They are my life.

I let them sleep while I fixed dinner and then woke them up to eat. After dinner, Angela and I sat down and did all of her invitations for her party. She was going to take them to school the next day to pass out to her classmates.

After we were done, I gave her a bath and while I read to her the other two girls took their showers.

I was surprised how fast Angela went to sleep knowing that she took a nap so late. When I went into Victoria's room, she told me that Angela had cried some after I went to my room to rest. I asked her why she didn't come get me and she told me that I needed my rest. I made sure to tell her not to do that again and she said okay.

I then went into Jessica's room and she was combing her hair. Jessica had very long hair and one of the things she always liked Jacob to do was brush her hair. "Jessica, sweetie, would you mind if I brushed your hair?" She just nodded her hair and gave me the brush. Nothing was said for a few moments, but then Jessica spoke up. "I miss daddy." I turned her around and looked her in the eyes and said, "I miss daddy too."

I knew today was hard for my girls. Birthdays and holidays and special occasions are always the hardest on them. I didn't say anything else to Jessica, instead I just held her while she cried herself to sleep.

After checking in on Victoria and Angela again, I went into my room. It wasn't that late, it was only 9 pm. As I sat down on my bed, I saw a glimpse of the photo of Jacob that was on my dresser. I got up and grabbed it to look at it.

Why did you have to leave us Jacob? We need you. Why did you leave me? Why? I know it was not Jacob's fault that he was gone. As I sat there the tears just fell and they fell hard. I was crying so hard that I almost didn't hear my phone ringing.

It was Alice. I wanted to ignore it, but I know that if I did not answer the phone she would come over and check up on me and I didn't want that to happen so I answered it.

"Hello." I think Alice could tell I had been crying from the crack in my voice. "Bella, are you okay?" I explained to Alice what all happened at McDonald's with Angela. "Oh Bella, I am so sorry." "Hey maybe Angela is right." Maybe Ben's dad could become her daddy." What the heck was Alice thinking? I don't even know this person and she is agreeing with Angela. What is she crazy?

"Alice, are you crazy or something? I don't even know Ben's dad. How can he become my children's daddy?" I really think Alice has completely lost it and her next statement just proved that to me. "Well Bella, you never know."

I told Alice that this conversation was over. Then she said, "for now fine." What did she mean for now? I was never going to be discussing this ever again. Before hanging up with Alice, I made sure to tell her about Angela's party. My brother and sister were going to be at the party and I wanted them to meet Alice and her husband. She thanked me and said she would be there.

After hanging up with Alice, I decided to jump in the shower. I did not realize how long I was in there for, but it was a while because when I got back to my room it was almost 10:30 p.m.

I put on my pajamas and then was just about to climb into bed when I noticed that I had a new text message. Thinking it was just Alice or Rose, I opened it up to find that it was from Edward.

Just wanted you know that I was thinking about you.

E

I don't know why, but reading that message made me blush. Edward was thinking about me. As I read it over and over again, I realized that I had thought of him as well. Even though today was a hard day with missing Jacob, there was a part of me that had thought of Edward when Angela mentioned wanting a daddy.

I know he was not interested in me that way, but I couldn't help but think of what it would be like to be with Edward in a romantic way. I wondered what it would be like to have him become the girl's father. I know I shouldn't be thinking like this since we are just friends, but there is just something about him that makes me feel all tingly inside.

I was not sure if I should respond to him or not. After giving it a few moments I decided why not. If he was being honest then I would be too.

I have thought about you today as well

B

A few minutes later, my phone went off telling me I had another message.

Can I call you?

E

Edward wanted to call me. I wanted him to call, but I didn't want to sound too eager by replying right away, so I waited for a few minutes. Okay enough waiting.

YES

B

Not a minute later, my phone was ringing and it was Edward.

For the next hour, Edward and I talked about all sorts of things. We talked about his work and I asked about Seth and James. For a second it sounded like Edward wanted to say something when I was asking about the boys, but for some reason he stopped.

I told him about Angela's party on Saturday and how she was all excited about her best friend at school coming. I also mentioned that I had invited Alice and told him if he wanted to come he could bring the boys.

He didn't say he wouldn't come but he didn't say he would either. Maybe I was jumping the gun here alittle.

Edward then tried to then ask me about my life, which I knew would make me bring up Jacob and I have to admit I was not wanted to cry anymore tonight. I didn't want to sound mean, but I told Edward that today was a long day and I was tired. He told me he would let me go, but asked if he could call me again this week and I said yes.

I hated to end of conversation, but I just knew I would end of crying and I didn't want to do that again today and especially on the phone with Edward.

After hanging up, I had a hard time falling asleep. All I could think about was Edward and how I wished we were still talking or even how I wished he was here holding me so I could cry. It has been so long since someone has just held me. When Jacob died he was serving in Iraq and so he had been away from us for over 6 months. I really just have missed the touch of someone's arms wrapped around me.

Eventually I was able to fall asleep.

The week seemed to fly by pretty fast since Sunday night. Edward didn't call, but did send a few text messages saying he was sorry but was busy with work. He had a huge case that he was working on so he was spending a lot of extra hours at the office.

A lot of people called in response to Angela's party. The first call was from Ben. He actually called himself and I have to say he sounded so cute. I could not wait to meet this little guy. By Friday, I think a total of 10 little boys and girls had called saying they were going to be coming to Angela's party. Wow. What did I get myself into?

Rose volunteered to come over Saturday morning, along with Alice to help decorate. I must say that everything looked great. As we were finishing up with getting things ready for the party, I told Alice that I had invited Edward and the boys to the party. Alice didn't say anything, but I could tell from the look on her face that she wanted too.

"Alice, what is up with you?" "What aren't you telling me?" No matter how much I tried, Alice did not budge. "Bella, I will just say that I am sure Edward will be here." I told her I was not too sure if that was true because he had a lot of work to do with the case and all. Alice just said "he will be here Bella," and then dropped it.

The party was to start at 2, but my brother, dad, Sue, and Alice's husband, Jasper were all going to come by at 1 for a quick lunch.

As soon as 2 came, the door bell starting to ring and before I knew it 9 of Angela's classmates were in my living room. I looked at Angela and could tell that something was wrong. "Sweetie, what is wrong?" With tears in her eyes, she said "he is not here mommy." "Who is not here Angela?" With tears falling down her little face she just said "Ben."

I looked at her and said "Angela, I am sure that Ben will be here. Maybe he is just running alittle late." Angela then nodded her head in agreement with me and went back to play with her friends. Alice came up to me after she left and asked if everything was okay. I told her that she was upset that her friend Ben was not here yet. Alice then just said "he will be here." I knew she was probably right, but what if she was wrong? What if something came up and Ben could not be here. Angela's heart would be broken.

I think Alice knew that I was still worrying about this little boy not coming because she came back over to me and said, "Bella, he will be here, trust me." Not realizing what she meant, I just brushed her comment off the side and went back to trying to control the rowdy kids in my house.

A few minutes later, Jessica came over to me saying that another one of Angela's friends from school had arrived. Both Victoria and Jessica had followed me to the front of the house to greet Ben and his father. Right before I got to where Ben was, Angela came running through calling Ben's name. Boy was she excited.

I looked at Angela and saw her hugging the most cutest little boy ever. I couldn't stop thinking that Ben looked familiar. Those green eyes. There was something about them. Just as I was thinking of those green eyes, my own eyes were drawn to the man who was standing near to Ben.

Edward. It was Edward. Those green eyes. They were the same as Edward's eyes. But how?

I am not sure how long I stood there before Edward came over and asked if I was okay. Without realizing what I was saying I blurted out, "you have three children?" Edward has three sons. How did I not know this?

Alice had come over to the front way entrance to see what was going on. I wanted to ask her right then and there why she didn't tell me that Edward was Ben's father, but I was speechless. Alice however was not. "I told you Bella he would come."

I invited Edward to follow me and the girls into the living room where the party was taking place. As we were walking into the room, I could feel Edward's hand again my back, like he was leading me.

As we arrived into the room, he bent down and whispered into my ear "sorry." I knew he was referring to my question of him having three children. I looked at him and whispered back, "I have three too."

EPOV

This week had been really busy. I had a case that was making me put in some extra long hours. I didn't even get a chance to call Bella this week. However, I did get a chance to text her so she wouldn't think I forgot.

It was Saturday morning and it was time for Ben to go to Bella's daughters birthday party. From my earlier conversation with Bella, I don't think she realized that Ben was my son. This meant that Bella assumed I only had two children.

As I thought of this, I started to ask myself why I never just came out and told Bella that I was Ben's dad. What was I afraid of? Ever since my divorce, most woman who wanted to date me wanted nothing to do with my boys. I think that is why I never fully just came out and told Bella. Besides she would find out today. I just hope that she doesn't get upset because I kept it from her.

As we arrived at Bella's house, Ben ran up to the door and started ringing the door bell right away. After Ben ringing the bell a few times, a young girl opened up the door. At first I thought it was Bella's daughter Victoria, however, there was something slightly different about this girl.

Before I could say anything, the young girl yelled out, "mom, someone is here." Mom? Did she just call Bella mom? Did this mean what I think it meant? Did Bella have three children as well? Let me think here for a minute. Victoria was the one who was in Alice's class. Angela was in Ben's class, and well this would make three. Three children and all three were girls. Wow.

The young girl invited us in and told us she would go get her mom. A few seconds later, I saw Bella walking with two girls. The one I was guessing was Victoria and well I am assuming the other was Victoria's twin sister. They both looked the same, except for the eyes. One of them had brown eyes and the other had hazel.

Just as Bella was approaching Ben and I, Angela ran right up to Ben and wrapped her arms to hug Ben. I then saw Bella look at Angela and Ben and just smile. Then before I could say something, Bella looked up into my eyes and just stood there. I think she was shocked. Actually I know she was shocked.

I don't think she knew she said it out loud, but Bella looked at me and asked, "you have three children?"

I wanted to explain to her, but just as I was about to say something my sister Alice had come to greet us. I could tell from the looks Bella was giving Alice that she was not happy with my sister. She probably was wondering why Alice never mentioned to her that Ben was my son.

Alice nodded her head to say hello and then looked at Bella and just said, "I told you Bella he would come." What did that mean? Did Bella not think I would come? Was she hoping that I didn't come or did that mean she really wanted me to come and was worried that I wouldn't? I was definitely going to be having a small conversation with Alice tonight.

After Alice left to head back to the party area, Bella invited me to come join her since Ben was already long gone. As we were walking into the living room, I couldn't help but put on Bella's back. I was not sure she felt it, but the minute my hand touched her back there was an electric current that just ran through my whole body.

We got to the living room and to say it was crazy would be a lie. There were a lot of little kids there, but it was a party and that was to be expected. As I stood there I wanted Bella to know that I was sorry for not telling her about Ben, but I didn't want to make a scene.

I bent down and just whispered into Bella's ear, "sorry." I knew that Bella understood what I was talking about. I was happy to see her give me a little smile and a small nod to let me know that she was okay. Then she drew close to my ear and whispered to me, "I have three too."

AUHTORS NOTE: Well I hope you all liked this chapter. I had fun writing it.

So now both Edward and Bella know that each one has three children. Next chapter will be the rest of Angela's party and Seth's appointment with Dr. Swan.

I am sure some of you are wondering when Bella and Edward will get together. Well it is going to happen soon, but please know that it will take time. Bella is still grieving her husband and Edward definitely has some trust issues because of Jane.

However, I do see maybe an invitation to dinner might be coming next chapter….we will just have to see though

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