A/N: I'm sorry I'm such a sap. Please stay tuned it gets better Tanya has to face the Volturi in the next Chapter. I haven't decided if I want to kill her off or not.

Disclaimer: Stephenie, I've always wondered if you ever read fan fiction. Are you aware of what we do to your beloved characters.

Chapter 7: The Piano

BPOV

The next thing I knew they both were gone from the table, and I heard the beautiful sounds of a piano filling the air. It was a piece Elizabeth had composed. She loved music pretty much since the day she was born. She actually taught herself how to play when we lived at the Cullen's house in Forks, with Edwards piano, I'm not sure we should tell him that. We ordered sheet music off the internet and even had a virtual teacher, if she got stuck. Most of the time her majors in college revolved around music, she even studied at Julliard. I followed the sound of the music, walking at a humans pace. I took in their huge estate, as always it was impeccably decorated. In typical Cullen style. Rich colors, stylish furniture, priceless art work, and every electronic known to man. Some things never change. I approached the room where the piano was located and was shocked to see everyone. Including Tanya, Garrett and Kate. Edward and Elizabeth were sitting at the piano. It was a sight I thought I would never see, but often dreamed of.

Suddenly, the notes of the most familiar song in the world to me. My lullaby, I haven't heard it since my last birthday with him. It was playing in the back ground as we made love.

I let out a rather loud gasp, and everyone looked at me. Edward never missed a note. Esme wrapped her arms around me, laying her head on my shoulder, "He hasn't played since we left you." she whispered. We listened and sobbed.

They played several more songs and when they were satisfied with their impromptu concert, they stopped.

Edward and Elizabeth stood up from the piano and immediately Tanya was hanging all over Edward. I did my best not to pay attention. Elizabeth came over and I kissed her check and praised her performance.

"Did you like playing with Edward, Liz?" I gazed at her with motherly pride.

"Oh, yes, I have wanted to for quite awhile, thank you mom for finally allowing this to happen." Her eyes sparkled with joy. I hugged her.

We looked up to see Edward and Tanya standing before us. Tanya hanging on to Edward for dear life. We faced them.

"Tanya, this is Bella, and this is our daughter Elizabeth."

Tanya shot daggers at us, then turned to Edward.

"How is she your daughter Edward, that's not possible?" Her voice was laced with venom.

"Bella was human when we were together, I had no idea she got pregnant, because three days later we left. She's a miracle." his voice had a hint of irritation.

He winked at Elizabeth.

"How do you know she is yours, Edward." I growled at her. Without skipping a beat Elizabeth touched her face. Seconds later she returned to my side.

"Draw your own conclusion we speak the truth" Elizabeth said with force. She put her lips to my ear.

"I showed her, mom." She whispered as she touched my face showing me what she meant. I saw flashes of her in my womb, I saw her birth, the special attention to the computer screen as I searched information on possible complications in childbirth, she was in my arms. She flashed me the date on the MSN home page. January 13th, 2006. She removed her hand from my face placing it on Edward's.

"See, Tanya, Elizabeth was born 4 months after we were together, a normal human pregnancy is 9 months. Elizabeth was full term. Besides, Tanya she looks like me." Edward tried to convince her. It was undeniable.

Tanya stood there in shock.

Alice grabbed Elizabeth and took her to her room, leaving me alone with Edward and Tanya. Alice will be happy find out that Elizabeth loves to shop, not on Alice's scale or anything, but she doesn't loath it like I do. I thought as I watched them ascend the stairs. A very load scream came from Alice. Panic came across their faces.

"Don't worry everyone, Elizabeth has a passion for shopping too." They all laughed, continuing their conversations.

"Can I speak to you Bella." Carlisle's face looked Angelic. I didn't even notice him approach me.

"I was just about to find you, of course" I followed him to his study. Edward watched us leave the room.

He closed the door and sat down in his leather chair, facing me as I sat in a chair in front of his desk.

"Bella"

"Carlisle"

We spoke at the same time. We giggled. Yes, Carlisle giggled.

"Ladies first."

I was just about to speak when Edward peeked in.

"Can I join you?" He asked.

Carlisle's face told me it was up to me.

"If you like." I felt so exposed now, my walls I built up to protect my secrets were gone.

He sat in the chair next to me. I couldn't deny the magnetic pull between us, it is only stronger as a vampire. I know he is my mate, but I am not sure if we would ever be. There was a lot of damage and obstacles to over come. It registered Carlisle is speaking.

"Bella, you were saying." They were both staring at me. Waiting.

"Yes, I want to apologize to you Carlisle, for using your home in Forks uninvited. I would like to offer to pay for the blood, and any other costs I may have acquired while living there so many years ago." I said sheepishly.

"BELLA, are you absurd?" They actually said it at the same time.

"We would never under any circumstances accept money from you, whatever we have is yours. No apology is necessary. You and Elizabeth are family. We owe you a great deal of gratitude for protecting us and our secret, by hiding Elizabeth's entrance into this world, which is what I wanted to talk to you about." Carlisle voice was stern and I knew not to push the subject.

"Ok, I will not mention it again, I had to offer, I've felt really guilty over the years, but somehow I knew you'd understand." They chuckled. "What do you want to know?"

"Just tell us everything."

"Ok, I noticed changes in my body about a week after you left, I was in no frame of mind to even consider what was going on with my body. I was sick almost every morning, the nightmares were excruciating. I woke up several times screaming. I noticed a small pooch start to form from my flat stomach. It was about a month later I could not deny it any longer, I felt her move. She kicked my hand. I knew it was not possible for me to have already felt the baby after a month. Two days later I left Charlie's house for yours." I paused remembering the pain and the fear. "I would guess that I looked about 4 months pregnant." Another heavy pause, they waited quietly.

"So, I waited, I researched, I prepared the best I could. I did not crave or consumed blood while I was pregnant. My body handled it well. I felt pretty good. It was funny, some days I would wake up in the morning and discover that my pregnant belly had almost doubled in size. Of course, I had no prenatal care. The birth was fast, my water broke and I pushed her out within 10 minutes, the pain was tolerable. I'm not sure how much she weighed or how long she was, but if I had to guess I would say she was about six and a half pound and eighteen inches long. She had normal human functions. All in all she was a normal newborn, with the exception of drinking blood. I was terrified just like any new mother I guess. I named her Elizabeth Renee Cullen."

"Thank you for giving her my human mother's name and my last name." I knew it meant a lot to him

"Would you like Elizabeth to show her experience, if she is willing?" I asked them.

"Sure" Carlisle said.

"Elizabeth, could you join us please?" I said it a little louder than I normally speak.

Seconds later Elizabeth and Alice were at the door.

"Here she is." Alice said then skipped down the hallway.

"Mom, Alice is wonderful we're going shopping tomorrow." I smiled at my daughter.

"That's great Liz, you and Alice will have a great time." Her eyes danced with excitement.

"Liz, would you mind showing Carlisle and Edward your birth experience and anything to do with your half human side?" She walked towards Carlisle.

She answered me by touching his face. A few moments later she cupped his face and kissed his cheek.

"I suppose you're my grandfather, although you don't look old enough." The whole room lit up with laughter.

"Yes, child I am your grandfather, and indeed I am old enough." Carlisle's face glowed.

Our laughter quieted down. She walked over to Edward.

"Can, I call you dad?" she looked lovingly into his eyes, he was dazzled too.

I was overcome by her sediment, and I sat quietly sobbing in my seat. Carlisle winked and smiled beautifully at me.

"I would be honored, my daughter." He scooped her into a big hug. Elizabeth ended the embrace by touching his cheek.

Edward's and Carlisle's curiosity was satisfied, and we all left the study.

"Come on Liz, Let's go find your grandmother Esme." I locked my arm in hers and we went down stairs to the living room following her scent.

We found her with Emmett and Rosalie, in the great room.

"Bella, Lizzy" Emmett squeezed us.

Elizabeth stood in front of Esme.

"Can, I call you my Grandmother?" She asked her. Esme scooped her up into a fierce hug. Esme was practically floating.

"Yes, dear."

I don't think I have ever seen Esme so happy.

Esme lead Elizabeth away from us.

"Bella, you have made her so happy." Rose said smiling brightly.

I heard Alice and Jasper come into the room followed by Edward, no sight of Tanya. I couldn't help myself.

I glanced in their direction, "Where's Tanya?"

"I don't know, with Garrett and Kate, Maybe?" Edward said.

"So, what happens now, Jasper?" I asked.