I hope you are enjoying this. This chapter is long but needed to be here. It gives insight to both Bella and Edward! It also shows a little about her past too. There are no songs for this. I could not find any that fit what I was feeling at the time I wrote this.

APOV/TUESDAY MORNING

"Bella my sweet dear friend time to get up! We need to meet everyone for breakfast." I jumped on her bed trying to make her come alive.

She growled at me and mentioned let her sleep. I remembered the conversation we had last night but I wanted her to come down with everyone. We were heading back to Portland. Who knew when Jasper and the rest would be back. Any time away from him made my heart ache. I don't know where we were going but I knew I did not want to give him up.

I tried one more time to get Bella up. I failed miserably and went in to check on Angela. She was still sleeping too. I am sure she had fun with Ben on the phone last night. I went in to take a shower and look my best. I wanted to give Jasper a picture of what he would be missing till he got back. We had not had sex yet. He wanted to woo me and take things very slow. This was fine to me as I would not mind the dates and make out sessions. Just the thought of it made me blush. I got dressed in a striped knit dress with matching leggings. I wore simple Mary Jane flats with it. It was not fancy like what I wore last night but damn I looked good.

I was fluffing my short spiky hair as I heard a knock on the door. I ran to the door and then did a quick breath check. All was good when I opened the door to see Jasper standing there smiling at me.

"Good morning. Is everyone ready for breakfast?" He looked at me up and down and then smiled at me again.

"Sorry to burst your bubble but everyone else is sleeping in. I could not get Bella up for even food." I laughed and he joined in with me. He put his arm out and I snaked my arm through his. We met Emmett and Rosalie at the elevator. Jasper whispered that Edward was back at the room doing the same thing Bella was.

We went to the restaurant and were showed a table for four. We were given menus but Emmett said they had the best buffet around so we all ordered that. Rosalie ordered tea for us while the boys ordered coffee. We were brought plates and Emmett pumped his fist as he ran first. We laughed at the site of him skipping off to the buffet. Rose rolled her eyes and said something about her man and food.

The buffet was huge! Jasper held our plates as I put a little bit of everything on them. When we got back to the table he set them down and then held out my chair for me. What a gentleman and he was all mine. Jasper laughed as Emmett sat down with what was the biggest plate of food I have ever seen. Rosalie did what we did and just took what she wanted. We thoroughly enjoyed every bite as well as several more drinks.

"Alice what are your plans for when you get back home?" Rose asked as she took another drink.

"I have not a clue. I am sure Bella has plans already thought out. She mentioned them in her sleep last night." I giggled as I said that.

Emmett snorted and a strawberry nearly came out his nose. Rosalie patted him on the back then smacked him in the head. We all laughed as she apologized and then kissed him.

"Well just don't let Bella know I told you she talks in her sleep. She has done all her life. I have heard grocery lists to her complaining about teachers she has had. " I let the cat out of the bag. Bella would not be happy with me but they would have found out eventually.

I quickly changed the subject and we went on talking about their trip to Tennessee. Jasper quickly added that they would be back in two days. I was immensely happy when he mentioned that little piece of news.

I tried to pay for breakfast but they refused. We headed back to our rooms and Rosalie mentioned she needed to double check they packed everything. Emmett went in to help. Jasper walked me the few feet to my door. We both just stood there looking at each other.

He suddenly moved forward and all I could do was move back to the door. He grabbed my waist and pushed me harder into the door. The door knob was piercing my kidneys but at that point I did not care. He looked down into my eyes and pushed his lips on to mine. He sucked my bottom lip and I opened up to him. My knees went week at the things he did to me with his tongue. I felt like my head was going to explode as it screamed more, more, MORE!

He pulled away and just held me in his arms. Neither of us wanted it to end but we knew we had planes to take and we would see each other in a few days. He kissed me again this time simple and sweet.

"Good bye My Alice I will call you when we get back." He left me there all hot and bothered. I watched him saunter back to his door and enter. Man the ass on him made me want to pool right there.

I opened the door. Bella and Angela were sitting on the couch. I noticed they were ready to leave.

"That must have been some breakfast with the way you look right now." Angela giggled and Bella raised her eyebrows at me. I plopped into the middle of them and started in on the morning.

"We just went downstairs. Everyone was there but Edward. Jasper said something about needing sleep. They have a great buffet. Bella I have some ideas for something for you to make. I don't think they will be like theirs but good. " I rambled on about the tea we had and Emmett choking cause I mentioned Bella talking in her sleep.

"Alice Brandon why the hell did you mention that! Now I wont be able to look them in the face now." She hit me with a pillow till I called a truce.

"Ok now what was the noise we heard at the door right before you came in?" Bella stared at me wanting the goods. I saw her shut her laptop off and close it. She had been spending a lot of time on there lately. She tried to hide it but the snooper I was I found out about it. I don't know what she was up to but I would find out about it eventually.

"Well…um…Jasper pushed me up against the door and well let me say the things he can do with his tongue made me melt. He got me all hot and then left and went back to his room." I was blushing while I remembered the kiss.

"You two better get it on soon or you are both going to explode." Angela said while hugging me.

"Ok ladies lets get all of Alice's luggage downstairs. We have to meet the limo and get to the plane." Bella said getting up and she sighed. I knew she did not like that The Cullens had gotten a limo for us again. The whole plane made her uncomfortable. It took her a long time to get used to riding in my Porsche when we were teens.

We carried all our bags down stairs. People left and right were congratulating her. The driver put our many bags into the trunk and we were off. This has been a trip to remember and the best was yet to come. .

BPV/TUESDAY MORNING

Damn that best friend of mine. Even after the conversation we had last night she still tried to wake me up. I was having the best dream about a certain friend on the internet. Let me tell you for not meeting someone in person the imagination knows where to take you. After some tossing and turning I got up. It was useless to fight the light anymore. I had hours before I would even have to think of getting ready. Angela was still asleep. I am sure the phone sex she had with Ben last night wore them both out. I was grateful that they were going to live in the main house. I heard enough about their sex life from her to last a life time. I was no prude but I have never had sex. I knew what the aspects of sex were from hearing it from Alice. Alice had lost her virginity to her high school boyfriend. She thought for her it was right. I remember all the conversations we had in college. She always gave me a hard time for my nose to be in a book or cook book. She said with all the flavors in the school I had to choose the ones that dealt with food. I told her back that all the flavors that wanted me had every other girl in school too. I was not going to be some notch on some guy's headboard. I wanted to be in a relationship that was special and was similar to my parents. They had a love like no other. Even when they fought you could tell they loved each other.

I slowly walked out and picked up the phone. I would need food and coffee now. I ordered several things. Angela would need to eat too eventually too. I also told them the biggest pot of coffee ever. They asked what room and I told them. I knew there would be no bill for us to pay. Some how we would have to thank the Cullen family for all that they had done. I had an idea but wanted to run it by Alice. I went to take a shower and make sure I packed everything. With Alice gone we would need the time to organize everything.

I towel dried my hair and set my suitcases out in the living room. I got comfortable on the couch and grabbed the TV remote. I turned on some music and made sure it was not to loud to wake sleeping beauty in there. I grabbed my lap top and then put it down. Then I thought why not take a chance maybe he is on. I turned it on and waited for it to boot up. I jumped as the ding caught me off guard. The mysterious man was on and wanting to talk.

Edward: "Morning you are up really early! I thought you were working all weekend?"

That would prove to her I had a good memory. She did not need to know I was in New York and have spent the last few days spending time with a women that bugged the shit out of me.

Bella: "Morning to you sunshine. Um well I am not exactly on west coast. Technically it is morning here."

I bit my lip at that comment. Crap I should not have said anything. Hopefully he will just skip it.

Edward: "What do you mean you are not on the west coast! Where in the hell are you? What are you doing there?"

I was curious to say the least.

Bella: "I am in New York it was a last minute trip with the boss. She had some competition to participate in. I filled in at the last moment for someone else she was going to take. I leave today and we will get back sometime late tonight. "

Ok he didn't skip it. I lied well not entirely as some of it was true. He did not need to know I was one of the participants and had won the damn thing. I remembered Emmett telling us that the plane we were to take was faster and we would arrive late tonight than tomorrow.

Edward: "Oh the only thing I knew that was going on in New York was the Food TV challenge. Were you at that?"

Ok Edward open your mouth and insert your foot up to your ass. If she asks how I know lie and lie some more.

Bella: "Ok you got me yes we were at that. My boss was competing and I was chosen to help. How did you know about it?"

That guess did not just come out of thin air? Something was up with this stranger I had met on the internet. I was going to find out eventually who this guy was.

Edward:" My mom is a fan of the show and she knew it was going to happen sometime this weekend. I figured with you working in a bakery it was the best thing to mention."

Good cover Edward my boy. I mentally patted myself on the back for this one. Though something was bugging me. There was something familiar about this girl. Either I was still tired or my brain was not catching on at that moment.

Bella: "There are a lot of fans of the show. I really don't watch it much. Though my best friend likes Duff Goldman. She nearly shit her pants when I told her he was there. She wanted me to get her an autograph but I did not have time to after it was all over with."

I did not need to tell him that Alice and these wonderful friends surprised me. Alice did get her autograph and a picture. She was all giddy about being next to her favorite chef other than me. I was not sure if Edward was happy to be there. We had a great time at the club till Edward went all dickhead on me. That man just sets me off. He does not know me from the next girl. From what I had checked out he went from one girl to another. I was not interested in a man whore.

Edward: "I think it is great you have a best friend. My family are my best friends. I don't know what I would have done with out them through the years. So what are you doing when you get back home?"

Bella: "Get back to work. I am sure there are piles of it waiting for me. I have to figure out what my best friend has in store for us for the 4th of July. She usually has fun event or something freaky for us to do."

Alice knew how to find the best events but some were freaky to say the least. She had me bungee jump one time and we still laugh at how I peed all the way down. She knew me all too well cause she had a fresh change of clothes for me afterwards. Then there was the time we went to the kiddy play area and I got hurt in the ball tank. Leave it to me to get hurt in a room full of balls.

Edward: "Ok I want to hear about these escapades and maybe I will tell you about some of mine.J"

Bella: "Ok I have that coming I am the one that opened my mouth about them. You have been warned believe me some of these are for not the faint of heart. K She surprised me one morning with a wonderful breakfast. We had a great day of shopping and then she drove me out to this bridge. The next thing I knew I was being harnessed for bungee jumping. I did it for my best friend but as I jumped the coffee I had kicked in. I peed all the way down and the cord bounced back the more I peed. There I said it. (blushing)"

Did I just tell this complete stranger about me bungee jumping and peeing. I have seriously lost it. A few minutes passed and I looked to see if I still had a connection. I did and wondered if I killed him off in laughter.

Bella: "Hello anyone there?"

Edward: "Yes I am still here. I am laughing so hard right now I spilled my coffee all over the place. Had to clean up the spill. Sorry…"

Did she just say she peed when she went bungee jumping?!! Seriously I laughed till I spilt my coffee but I felt bad for her too. Emmett and Jasper always had me doing things like that but I never did that.

Bella: "Well I am so glad I can entertain you at this hour. Shit I will never be able to talk to you again. "

Edward: "Please don't say that I look forward to our chats. I enjoy them immensely. Though I never thought I would laugh so hard in my life."

Bella: "Ok but don't hold my bladder escapades against me ok? You also promised me one of yours too!"

Edward: "Yes I do. My brothers and were at a friends house for the weekend. This family had jet skis, boat for water skiing and every other thing you could imagine. I was my first time on water skis. I got up on the skis for the first time but soon fell after that. When I finally got out of the water the only thing I had on was the water skis. My brothers never let me live it down to this day."

Bella: "Oh my!! Ok I find that hysterically funny but mortifying at the same time. We are even now. You don't mention my bladder and I wont mention your naked penis."

Did I just talk about his penis! I don't even know this man and I am going there. Crap I am in for it now. Sigh where is that damn coffee. Maybe the caffeine will help me keep my thoughts to myself. At that thought I heard a knock on the door. The waiter brought in the food and coffee. Thank goodness! I poured myself a big cup and grabbed food. My stomach was telling me time to eat. My cheeks were feeling the blush that was on them and my mind was heading right into the gutter.

Edward: "Where did you go? Hello you still there. That comment is not going to make me go away. I hear it all the time from my brothers I am immune to it now. "

I hope I made her feel better about that. I was not surprised she said it Not shocked either but I was liking how her thought process was. She was smarter than she was letting on.

Bella: "I am so sorry for saying that. Please accept my apology. I was getting coffee and food. I was hoping that the caffeine would shut me up a little. Again I am sorry."

Edward: "It is ok. I am getting to know how you work. I find your thought process fascinating."

I just typed something I never thought I would ever say. The only women on this earth that ever fascinated me was gone.

Bella: "I am sorry I said it. I would offer to share breakfast with you but I think it would be cold by the time you got it."

I still felt like an ass. He was getting to know how I worked? He found me fascinating? I heard Angela stirring. The hours had passed as we talked and it was time for me to say good bye. We all had to leave and head back home.

Edward: "Thank you for the offer. Please enjoy it for me. I need to get going as work calls and I still have to get ready."

Bella: "I will enjoy it. I have to go to. We have to head to the airport soon. We will talk again"

I saw him log off and then I did the same. Angela came out to enjoy the food I had ordered and profusely thank me for getting more coffee than we needed. She just blushed when I asked her about her night. We heard a noise at the door and then nothing. What the hell was going on? A few more minutes passed then we heard the key in the door and Alice coming in. She had the biggest grin on her face.

She plopped between us and told her about the morning she had. When she mentioned that I talked in my sleep I started hitting her with a pillow. I was never going to be able to look these people in the face again. She hit truce and I stopped the one sided pillow fight.

We both looked at her with awe on our faces. Something had happened at the door and she was going to spill it. She then went on to tell us about the kiss that sent her over the edge. It literally curled her toes and melted her. I so wanted that in my life. A kiss of a lifetime that made you swoon when he was near.

Angela went to go get dressed. It did not take her long and she was out with her suitcases. We managed somehow to get everything downstairs. Everyone was congratulating me still. I just said thank you and walked away. The bell hop took our luggage out to a limo. I was not surprised though I am sure one of them had something to do with it.

We all got into the limo and headed off to the private hanger. I was sad not to see Stacy there but I hoped to see her soon though. Our luggage was loaded and we all piled in. This jet was not as big as the first one but still extraordinary. We all settled in and waited for take off. I wanted to talk to Alice and Angela about what I had planned but not till we were allowed to roam around.

When we got to an altitude we unbuckled our seatbelts and Alice got out the cards. She was turning into a card shark that one.

"Alice before you charm us all into some card game can we talk? I want to run something by the both of you."

"Go ahead Bella." She stopped shuffling the cards and Angela sat quietly waiting for me to talk.

"I have thought long and hard about this. We need to thank everyone for what they have done for us. I was thinking of a 4th of July party in the back yard. Alice you could take care off all the arrangements and we could handle the food. " I looked at Angela when saying that and she nodded with a smile.

"I think it is a fucking brilliant idea! We can make it a going away party for Mr. Xavier at the same time!! Don't you worry I will take care of everything. I know you will not disappoint us in the food department." by the time she was done talking she had the two of us in a hug.

I saw her jump up get into her bag and grab pen and paper. When she had work to do she went to it. Angela and I started talking about food. As for the cards…they were not picked up again.

We spent hours trying to figure out the right foods. I normally had my cook books and recipe files with me but they could not help this time. In all my frustration I gave up. I wanted this party to be the best. We were thanking them for all they had done and I did not want bad food.

"Bella why don't we just keep it simple?" she looked at me. She was brilliant. For once I was making this out harder than it should be. We sat down and got to work.

We were nearing Portland but we had our list finished. We made a grocery list too cause the holiday was just days away. I knew something's would be hard to get if we didn't go shopping tomorrow. I looked over the list and read it to Alice. I kept it to simple picnic food but with my touches on it. Hot dogs, hamburgers, salads and lots of desserts.

"The list sounds wonderful but you need to add a few things. Corn on the cob, dip and salsa for the chips and what are you going to do if someone if vegetarian?" She looked at her pad while saying it.

"I totally forgot about that. We can do grilled portabellas or grilled tofu for them. I have some great recipes for those back home." I put everything on the list. We were going to have to take Ben with us. The one thing I put at the top of the list I left his was to buy us a van. We needed one for both businesses. Angela had mentioned something about it and that we would be happy about it. At least I didn't have to do it. I called and told the car dealer ship what I wanted and just picked it up. I still loved my little car.

I noticed it was time for us to get belted back in. Alice said she would go over her list when we got back home. This party was going to be the best we ever put on just because it meant so much to us. We landed smoothly and taxied into the hanger. I shook my head when another limo was waiting for us. We got out and the driver put our luggage in the trunk. We all piled in and were ready to be home once again.

The limo pulled up in front of the main house and then I saw it.

The house had balloons all over it and a huge banner was strung across the top of the porch.

CONGRATULATIONS BELLA SWAN FOR TAKING THE NICKOLODEAN CAKE CHALLENGE!!!!

I blushed as I got out. I was not expecting that. I wish it had said Angela's name too cause she worked as hard as I did. I noticed Ben sweep her off her feet and place kisses all over her face. He then gave her the biggest bunch of roses I have ever seen. I am sure that made her happy. I noticed mom and dad there. They were beaming with pride. Mom was bouncing just like Alice did and I am sure she wanted to hear all about the trip and everything.

"Bella and Angela we are so proud of you!!" she engulfed us in a group hug. Dad grabbed our luggage and tried to tip the driver. The driver said simple it was taken care of. We all headed back to the coach house. I noticed that Angela and Ben had gone to their room. The obviously had making up to do.

We unlocked the door and followed dad upstairs. We brought our bags to our rooms and came back downstairs. Alice told them how they all were all there and surprised me. She went on about the club and breakfast. She talked so fast I am not sure if they heard everything. I told them about how I cut my thumb and the hotel and how everyone was nice. Mom and dad just smiled at me when I told them about my accident. They knew me and my klutziness.

"I am glad you are here cause we are going to throw a party for everyone on the 4th of July. I know you were not planning to stay that long but I want you here. You have done so much for me and I want you to be here for it. We want to invite everyone, Mr. Xavier, the Cullens etc. " I said to her.

"Bella that is super nice for you and Alice to do. I know Alice will love anything to do with planning a party." we all went into fits of laughter with that comment.

"It is a gift I tell you." Alice showed her list to her mom. We all laughed again.

"You mentioned the Cullens just who are they?" dad got all puffy. He played the father role well even though we did not need him any more to protect us. Alice went into how everything came into play. The jets, the hotel and everything else. She also told them that we wanted to pay and they would hear nothing of it. Mom and dad were in awe and said the party was needed even more after that. They wanted to help but we would hear none of it.

"It certainly sounds like your weekend was filled with surprises!! Could you take one more?" dad looked at us. They both got up and headed downstairs to the garage. Originally this one just a two story building but Mr. Xavier put the second floor on with the bedrooms and bathrooms. It was a funky building but I loved it.

We followed them down the stairs and I heard Alice squeal with delight. There before her was a brand new TechArt Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet. It was a black convertible. The interior was blood red and had a matching bow on top of it. She was crying and hugging the hood. Then she next jumped up and hugged mom and dad.

"We figured you need something sporty for a new business women. We are going to give the other Porsche to a charity auction. " mom explained that. Alice just went back to hugging her car. I was so happy for her.

Dad cleared his throat. He was standing to the most beautiful car I had ever seen. It was a 1969 fully restored Camero. I had tears in my eyes and went to hug them both one at a time. It was so beautiful. The red color just popped out and the striped down the middle just made me smile.

"Isabella we did not do this. We just took care of what was left of the restoration." mom handed me a letter.

"Read this it will explain everything." she hugged me again. The left after that it was late. They needed sleep and said they would see us tomorrow. They knew Alice had plans with her car and I had a letter to read. I left her to her car. I think I heard her orgasm as I headed up the stairs. I went to my room and closed the door. I wanted privacy when I read this.

Our dear sweet Bella,

I am writing this to you as you sleep. You are so peaceful when you take your naps. Your goofy father is out tinkering on that car again. He bought his dream car. What a wreck it was but he has worked so hard on it. He has so much more work to do. He buys parts when we can afford them. He says one day this car will be yours and he hopes you have many memories in it like he did growing up. Though I think he has bought a spotlight and bat to chase the boys away. You are our princess and we were so happy when you came into our lives. Even at this young of age you amaze us each and every day. My dear girl I will give this to you when he gives you the car. I hope what dreams you have had so far have come true with many more to come in the future. Always remember dad and I are proud of you no matter what you do in your life.

We love you with all our hearts and souls.

Mom and Dad

I sobbed and held this wonderful letter to my chest. I never knew all the time what he was doing in the garage. He never got to see it finished because they put everything they had into savings for me. I missed them so much. It was wonderful for the Brandons to do this for me. I heard Alice come in and sit on the bed. She looked at me and handed me a Kleenex.

"I knocked but you did not hear me. Bella what is wrong please tell me." She rubbed my leg and I handed the letter over to her.

She was so quiet when she read. Tears were flowing down her cheeks. She put the letter slowly down on my night table and hugged me tight. She knew what this meant to me. We broke the hug off and laid on my bed.

"Bella you do realize you are going to have to say good-bye to them eventually. I know you were there for the funeral and all but you never said good-bye. You got them that trip as a present. I remember you working so hard to save up for it for their anniversary. You always told me your parents wanted to take one of those float plane trips. You planned everything for them. It was not your fault the weather got bad and the plane went down. You have lived with the guilt for so long it is time to say good-bye." She moved over and took my head into her hands. My tears ran onto her fingers.

I sighed because I knew she was right. I had to go back and say good-bye and tell them that I had made them proud.

"Alice we can make plans for this later ok. Right now I cant do it I am still raw." I scooted back towards the headboard waiting for her response.

"Bella I don't care when you want to do it but please make the time. I will be there for you when you decide. You know that." She hugged me again and went to her room. It was so late that the dark was getting light. We both needed much sleep we had a party to plan. I also had some thinking to do about this trip back home.