I don't own these characters but I do love them dearly. I hope you all enjoy this chapter. The songs for it are "Always on My Mind" and "I'm Your Man" both done by Michael Buble'. Enjoy!

EPOV

The things we talked about made me fall for her even more. There was so much to her that I didn't know. I am not even sure Alice really knew just how complex Bella's thinking was. She really was a deep thinker. She did not believe in religion but knew there was a higher power. She believed in angels, the after life and ghosts. She was intense and loved everything she put herself into. I could tell when they started this business. All the things she had accomplished since they opened it months ago. When mom told me they had gotten the Palmer wedding I knew they had hit the big time. The Palmers had money but not old money like my family. Their son was a trouble maker and always in jail. Somehow money talked and he always walked out. The daughter was pretty but could hold nothing to Bella, Alice or Rosalie. The mother was ok just weird and the father kept their family together no matter the costs. This wedding would put Alice and Bella in a whole world of high finance. The Palmers talked and for some reason people listened. They made people and they ruined people. I just hoped that Alice and Bella would be the ones they made. This wedding would put them in the places of those that did the Oscar and Grammy parties. This one wedding would put them on the map if they wanted it to.

When she told me she needed sleep I didn't want to let her go. I wanted to know more about her but it would take time. I told her goodnight beautiful and just hoped that she got that little hint. I closed my laptop and got some sleep. I had a party to plan for her and I wanted it to be a night to remember.

BPOV/SATURDAY NIGHT

We got all the food set out and the cake place. The wait staff for the hotel went beyond their call to help us. The head chef came in and said anytime I wanted to leave there would be a job for me. I told him thank you but I loved what I was doing. He was so impressed with what we had done for the Palmer wedding he said he was in talks of letting us being the sole ones to do anything they did. Yes they could do the catering but with all the work they did for the patrons of the hotel it made things harder. Who would have thought it that way? We were both giddy in that aspect of more business coming our way. He told us something special was coming up. The hotel had dinner already covered but maybe we could cover dessert? My head was spinning at that idea! He even told Alice that their person in charge of events like this had her head up her ass. She didn't know satin from cotton and had screwed up several big events. She bounced in her seat when she heard that. He said he would call us on Monday to let us know what the final decision was.

It was late and the staff was cleaning up the kitchen. I told them that the Palmers did not want the leftovers and to enjoy themselves silly on it. They all were giddy at the thought of eating all the food they had been serving all night. We sat there talking about the recent engagement of our dear friends as Alice rubbed my feet. I offered to rub them for her but she said I deserved a foot rub first for once. Angela and Ben had left earlier to the suite. There was nothing else for them to do so I told them to go enjoy themselves. They both hugged us and I think they ran to their room. We both howled in laughter at seeing that site.

"Bella and Alice!! My husband and I would like to talk to you!" The Palmers came into to talk to us. I raised my eyebrows at her and she quickly dropped my feet.

"We want to thank you for working so hard and making our daughter so happy! I also want to apologize for being a crazy woman and you put up with me! Everyone has raved all night about the décor and food. We have given so many people your phone number and we have you on speed dial. We hope that anytime we have a party that you will be the ones that do them!" I thought this woman was drunk till I remembered she did not drink. She put me through hell but after all this how could I not love her!

Her husband stood there and smiled at us. He gave Alice an envelope. He shook each of our hands and said we deserved every penny he spent. He said to enjoy our weekend and he was going back to the party. From what we heard what a party it was. No one was leaving and they were all enjoying themselves.

I got up and noticed Alice looking at the check. There was a note attached that said they looked forward to working with us in the future and to enjoy the bonus. A bonus what the hell! Alice looked at me and then mouthed what it was. The check was made out to our business with an extra one hundred thousand as a bonus! I put my head between my legs as the room was spinning around me. Never did I ever realize that we would be so highly thought of.

We gathered our things and I got into Alice's car. She loved her new Porsche and it made her look fierce. I just hoped that I would keep everything down as she sped through the streets of Portland. We pulled into the garage and all I wanted was sleep. I told her to put the check in the safe and kissed her goodnight. I pulled off my chef clothes and pulled on a simple t-shirt. I didn't care that I was half naked as sleep found me fast.

BPOV/SUNDAY MORNING

I rolled over and the sun blinded me. I was going to roll over and go back to sleep when I noticed it was past noon. Hell must have frozen over because when it comes to shopping, Alice wakes me up with more energy than that is normal. I rolled out of bed still in my underwear and t-shirt. All I wanted was some strong hot coffee and the hope for some lunch later. I went downstairs looking not my best but after all the late night I did not give a flying fuck. I was still groggy and the Java man needed to console me.

"Morning Bella!" I nearly jumped out of my skin and screamed when I saw Rosalie and Esme sitting there. Alice bounced out of the kitchen and sat with them. I tried to cover myself up but the blush covered me this time.

"Bella I am so sorry we embarrassed you but we have seen everything before remember?" Rosalie smiled at me. Damn that spa trip I would never live it down. They thought I was done and they walked in on me naked with my ass sticking out for the waxing job. I still could not look at a candle without blushing.

"I am sorry I didn't mean to scream. I am still groggy and need coffee badly." I walked into the kitchen and poured myself some steaming hot coffee. I moaned when I took my second sip.

"That good huh Bella?" Alice raised her eyebrows at me and I flipped her off. I then apologized to Esme for that. She just waved me off when she said she had boys and had seen worse. We all laughed at that.

"So what are you doing here?" I sat down next to them and drank my coffee.

"Alice said you were going shopping and we need to find some dresses for the dinner next week. I hope you don't mind?" Esme was just so sweet and I was glad to have them both there to rein Alice in.

"Of course I don't mind. You can help reign Alice in when it comes to fashion." I stuck my tongue out at my best friend.

"Bella you just don't know fashion like I do!" She was starting to bounce and that was my call to quickly get ready.

"Alice the last time we looked for dresses together you had me in dental floss and five strips of ribbon. I do not call that fashion!" I yelled at her as I ran up the stairs to quick take a shower.

I took one of the quickest showers of my life and dresses simply. I joined them downstairs and we were off. Esme said she would drive and I was happy to hear that. I don't think my stomach could take Alice's race car driving right now. We pulled into a quaint little store from what I saw in the window this was more my taste in clothing.

We all piled out and I noticed Rosalie was glowing. She was so beautiful being pregnant. She was still in the first trimester and not showing yet. We all went in and a woman gladly welcomed us. Rosalie and Esme went off to go look. Alice was pulling things off the rack. I noticed some of them reminded me of the dental floss dress and I would quickly veto those.

She pulled me into a dressing room and shoved some dresses at me. I tried the first few on and put them in the maybe pile. I grabbed the next one and saw horror in the mirror!

"Alice I am no way in hell coming out there. This is the dental floss dress all over again." I got dressed again and handed the dresses back to the women. She apologized and said that the manager picked them out. They were only selling to a certain crowd. I told her that I am sure the crowd involved long nails, fake boobs and blond hair. She laughed and nodded yes to that. She then said I think I have the perfect thing for you and went to go get it.

Esme and Rosalie heard me and came over to see what it was all about. They agreed and said I was right in my assumptions when the women showed them what we were talking about. The women came back with the most beautiful cocktail dress I had ever seen. It was simple and just above the knee. The underlay was a white v-neck dress. The over lay was black lace with a simple black band around the waist and a ruffle at the hem. I went to try it on and I saw what the mirror showed me.

I came out and everyone was in awe. It was old fashioned but so me. I noticed Alice was wearing a halter top dress that came right at her knees. It had white polka dots all over it and white piping around the neckline. The ruffle at the bottom was angled and the back was low. It made her look beautiful. I noticed that Esme and Rosalie had dress bags in their hands. I asked to see but they told me they bought boring dress suits for work. Alice whipped out her credit card and quickly paid for both of our dresses.

I tried to protest but she shook her finger at me and told me this was for my birthday. Esme and Rosalie were shocked that it was next week. With all they were working on there was not time for us all to get together. We made plans for another time though. We all piled back into the car and went back home. I noticed Rosalie pulling out more bags and saw they had gotten food for us. I was starving and glad that I didn't have to cook. We enjoyed the chicken Caesar salads and brownies. Esme said they were not like my cooking as mine was better but they were still good.

"Ok I am dying to know how did the Palmer wedding go? Did that women and her daughter freak out like they usually do?" Esme was in a fit of giggles on that remark.

"Oh no they were wonderful to the both of us! The both came in and thanked us! I am sure from all the reviews last night we are going to have more business than we know what to do with! Even the chef said he was in love with us and made them look bad. He mentioned about an event coming up next month that they may want me to do. They want Alice to help their events director. From what he told us she is in over her head." I grabbed another brownie. I certainly did not need the calories but I could work it off later.

"Oh and they gave us a huge bonus! That budget was blown out of the water! They had expensive tastes but with all the last minute stuff it cost them more!" Alice was bouncing out of her seat. I could tell she had plans for her part of the bonus. Me personally it was going into the bank till I could figure out what to do next.

"Bella why did you not tell me it was your birthday when you said yes to do our dinner? You could have told us no. I am sure Carlisle and I could have found someone else." She stared at me.

"Um…well….ok...Birthdays are not exactly on the list of my favorite holidays to celebrate. Mom and dad made them special. Dad's birthday was in August, mine September and mom's in October. So they were wrapped all into one party. Mom always made sure that dinner was special for all of us. She always made my favorite cake as Dad never minded. It was the one time of the year that I could eat cake for a week. I just miss that since they have gone. Please don't feel bad I am sure one day I will look forward to them again but right now I am doing the best I can. " I had tears in my eyes. I said goodbye to them but it still hurt.

Esme came over to me and hugged me. She let me cry it all out. I felt bad for making her blouse wet with my tears. I hoped I didn't make Alice feel bad because her parents did the best they could for me. Alice and Rosalie came and joined the group hug. I was very lucky to have these wonderful women in my life.

"Bella what happened up at the cabin? You really never told me how it went for you." Alice held my hand and we all went back to where we were on the couch.

"I walked around and remembered all the good times we had there. Mom making pancake men, fishing with dad, nature walks and the first time I saw a bear up close. It was eerie they were there but not there. I could feel them watching me but I couldn't find them. It was my fault that they are not here with me but then I realized that was wrong. After all these years I blamed myself when I should have been blaming Mother Nature for that damn storm. I spent time skipping rocks and then said goodbye"

They sat there looking at me with tears in their eyes. I certainly did not mean to ruin a great afternoon with my emotional baggage. Alice got up and grabbed Kleenex.

"Bella you have been through a lot and believe me dealing with all of this is a huge step. I want to know did you feel better after saying goodbye." Rosalie looked at me while biting her lip.

"Yes I do. I realized they are never gone they are all around me. Dad fixing that car up, him teaching me guitar, mom teaching me the family recipes……they have not left me at all." I smiled and realized it was the first time it felt good to say it out loud. Alice jumped into my lap and hugged me. Esme and Rosalie did the same after her.

"Bella any time you need someone we are all there. You and Alice are like family to us now. I can't believe all the skills they taught you! You never said you played guitar." Esme sat back down next to Rose.

"She plays exceptionally well. With us being so busy it is still in her closet." Alice piped in knowing that.

"I will play for you sometime I promise. Right now work is my main priority." We all went back to talking. I am so glad I let that all out to my family.

Rosalie told us they were going to start house hunting soon. Their apartment was too small with a baby coming. Esme was happy to hear she had another house to decorate for and Rose said she would need all the help she could get. It was nearing dinner and they both needed to head home. We hugged as we said good-bye. We made note to do something fun and girly at least once a month. We all enjoyed this and it was a huge eye opener for them into my world. Alice closed the door and turned around to look at me. I wondered what was going through her head.

"Bella you amaze me you know that. With all that you have gone through you ….I am just awed by you." She hugged me once again. I tousled her hair and asked what she wanted for dinner. She wanted to be surprised so I went to work in the kitchen. I quickly whipped shrimp fettuccine and a quick salad. It was not fancy but it was good.

We played rock, paper, and scissors as to what movie to watch first. I won the first battle and "Blue Hawaii" it was. She said she would deal with my Elvis crush if I could deal with watching "The Shinning" later.

"I don't know what you see in Jack Nicholson. Then again you don't get my Elvis crush." We went into a fit of giggles. If Jasper knew her crush I think he would be a little surprised. We ate till we were sick and settled down for a quiet night of movies.

ESME/POV

I was going to drop Rose off at home and then join Carlisle for a night of business. We climbed into my car and drove off. I had to ask Rose some things about Bella I just hoped she knew what I wanted.

"I don't think anyone knew just how much pain Bella was in. Edward needs to know how much this birthday means to her. We have to do something special about her parents. She needs something she can keep with her to remind her of all the good times." I turned right at the green light.

"I know Mom I knew about what had happened but not this much. Edward and her have more in common that they think. At least if they get together they can heal together. I think I know the perfect gift for her. Edward showed me the bracelet he got for her at work but I think I know the perfect thing for her. Turn left at the next light and park. The store we need is right there."

I saw Rose pull out her cell phone to call Emmett. They talked briefly but you could tell there was love in it. They were a lot like Carlisle and I. Severe fighters but when it came to love and family that was first. I pulled up to a jewelry store and we got out. We both went it and Rose went right to what she wanted.

We knew all the birthday so the stones were simple. Rose picked out a gold heart with room for the gems. We liked the Peridot and the Sapphire but her mother's was Opal. It did not look right so we went with the Pink Tourmaline. It was so beautiful and we knew it would mean something special to her. Rose whipped out her credit card and said to put a rush on it. The women said it would be costly but we did not care. She said she would have it specially made for us and it would be ready on Saturday.

We left the store and Rose mentioned take out. I agreed with her and we both grabbed some Chinese. I dropped her off and waved to my son as he swept her into his arms. I drove home and Carlisle was waiting for me at the door. He looked me upside and down the other. Dinner would have to wait as he had other plans for us. I guess business was business as he quickly put the food in the fridge and swept me off my feet. He ran up the stairs to our room and kicked the door shut.

He put his hands around my waist and slowly kissed my neck. I was on fire from his touch from the tip of my toes to the top of my head. I went to start unbuttoning my blouse but Carlisle stopped me. He turned me around and slowly started to take one button at a time. His fingers swept over the top of my breasts and I felt shivers go up my spine. My blouse fell to the floor as he pulled the zipper down on my pants. I stood there in my bra and panties as he licked his lips. After all these years he still lusted after me.

I realized I still had my pumps on and I kicked them off. I am sure I broke something but could careless at this point. As he slowly pulled down one strap to my bra he swept across my collar bone. My core was on fire and I needed it extinguished soon. He went to pull my other bra strap as I slowly lowered the zipper on his pants. I heard a hiss come out of his sweet lips.

He quickly pulled off his shirt and flung his pants to some corner of the room. I wondered when he had taken off his shoes and socks but went back to admiring the god in front of me. He swept me up and laid me on our bed. He put his lips on my neck and started slowly sucking at my collar bone. I moaned as he swept down to the space between my breasts. I put my hands in his hair as he kissed my skin down to my belly button.

I felt his hands on my hips slowly tugging at the last piece of clothing I had on. I pulled my head off the bed and gave him a grin. We watched each others eyes as he found my sopping wet core. My head hit the mattress and my back arched as he started swirling and nibbling. My hands grabbed his hair and I pushed him harder into myself. Stars erupted in my eyes and the room was spinning as the fire erupted over my body.

He crawled back up my torso slowly placing a trail of kisses as he went. He pulled my hands up over my head and did not let go. Carlisle was gentle but he could be forceful when he wanted to. I loved to see this side of him. He took no time before I felt him enter me. The fire was back as I felt him thrusting back and forth. My back arched again as I released my explosion one more. I saw his orgasm face appear soon after. Carlisle had this look of passion yet fear when he came. It was so damn sexy to watch him when he did that.

I whimpered as he withdrew from me. He placed a passionate kiss on my lips. I could never get enough of his kisses let alone the sex life we had. We were two halves to one whole. When we found each other our lives were completed. He pulled me into an embrace and put his arm over my waist as he rubbed his nose on the back of my neck.

"Esme you make me feel as young as when we were first married. I love you."

I felt his hand slowly move down my body making circle on my skin. It was erotic and gentle at the same time. I flipped myself on top of him and smiled a huge grin at him.

"Ready for round two my dear husband?" I slid myself down on him and we were complete once again.