Chapter 41:

Going Around in Circles

I started pacing nervously around the kitchen. Would they accept her as his daughter? Would they accept me now that they knew? Maybe . . .

"Mom. MOM!!" Nessie called waving her hand in front of me.

"Sorry, I guess I zoned out. Here's your breakfast" I said as I handed her the plate.

"You know, I wonder how much they'll hate me" Nessie thought aloud as she ate.

"They won't hate you, your family for one and they already love you" I told her kindly.

"Mom, they were almost scared of me at some point I think" she said as she finished up.

"Well, now they know not to get on your bad side" I added and she laughed.

"I'll be down in a minute" she said as she ran up to finish getting ready.

"You guys going somewhere?" Sophie asked as she walked into the kitchen.

"Yeah, I'm taking Nessie out for the day, just, drive around. Grab a small bite to eat, maybe even a hunt. I'm not sure" I said calmly.

"Okay" Sophie said but her eyes were confused.

"Ready!" Nessie called as she jumped down.

"Okay, I'll see you later Soph" I called as we walked to the car.

Once we were out of the garage, I took the freeway, following his scent to try to find the house.

"Does she know where we're going?" Nessie asked.

"No, I just told her I was taking you out for the day" I admitted as I took a harsh left. "Sorry, I'm not too sure where the house is so I'm sort of going on smell here" I apologized. "You seem excited" I commented.

"Yeah, well, I can't wait to see their faces when they find out. You are blocking us from Alice, right?" she asked

"Yes, and they won't see, hear or smell us until I decide it, which will probably be when we arrive" I said as I found the long winding drive. "Got it" I said as I smoothly drove through all the curves.

I took out my phone and wrote a simple text message to Edward.

We're about 10 seconds from your house.

"Mom . . . are you happy?" Nessie asked suddenly.

"Yes, honey, yes. He makes me feel whole again. I know he made a mistake but . . . I'm willing to forgive him for it, I did. You should too. He only had my best interest in mind" I explained as we arrived at the front of the house.

I peeled my shield away from Edward just as he came running out.

"Bella!" he called happily and ran over to open my door. "I missed you" he said as he helped me out and gave me a short kiss. "Good Morning Nessie. I hope you slept well" he said and she nodded as she got out. "I want to take this moment to tell you how grateful I am that you decided to come" he said and again she nodded as she walked over to us, glancing at his arms around my waist.

"Two things. First, your family probably thinks you're crazy because you look like your talking to air" I said and he laughed. "and second . . . ready?" I asked as I looked at both of them.

They nodded and I took a deep breath as we walked up to the house. It was just as beautiful as the one I remembered from Forks. This one had a small front porch and a big garden leading up to it.

"It's beautiful" Nessie said and I smiled.

"You took the words right from my mouth. Esme did an amazing job"

"She takes pride in her decorations" Edward said.

"She should, they're amazing" I said as we arrived at the small porch.

I peeled away my shield from everyone else when we reached the door. I took a deep breath as Edward placed his hand on the door handle and slowly opened it. The inside of their house was amazing. Everything was decorated amazingly it was just . . . breathtaking. For a moment, it even reminded me of our house.

"BELLA!!!" Alice called as she ran over to me.

I have to tell you, I hyperactive pixie running towards you at about 100m/h is pretty terrifying. I automatically moved back and consequently, into Edward.

"Hey Alice" I said when she finally let go.

"What are you doing here?" she said happily as she jumped up and down.

"Umm . . .well, we have to talk to you, well, all of you" I said looking at everyone.

"Hey squirt!" Emmett called from the TV. "No fair you ***" he cursed out Jasper.

"Emmett! Language!" Esme called as she came out of the kitchen. "Bella!" she said as she filtered over to me and gave me a hug. "I'm so happy you decided to stop by" she said as Carlisle walked down.

"Bella? What are you doing here?" Carlisle asked curiously as he came over to us.

"Well I . . .we, have to talk to you guys" I said as I backed up next to Edward.

I looked for Nessie but couldn't find her.

"I'll be right . . . there!" she called from the car.

She grabbed her bag and came walking up slowly. Everyone looked at her as she came in and she blushed.

"Sure Bella, come on" Carlisle said as he led us to the couches.

I sat on the couch with Edward to my right and Nessie to my left.

"So . . . what is it you want to talk to us about?" Carlisle inquired.

I looked at Alice and her face was all scrunched up as she tried to see something.

"Alice, you might as well stop because you're not going to see anything" I told her and she pouted.

"So . . . umm . . . you all know how Edward . . . left" I squeaked and they nodded, glaring at him.

"Well . . . umm . . . you know I got changed, made a family and we met here right?"

"Yes?" they all answered confused.

I wrung my hands nervously. I knew I was going around in circles, far from the point but I just . . . can't get it out. Everyone stared at me expectantly and I looked up at Edward, panic in my eyes. He understood immediately and squeezed my hand before speaking up.

"You all know Nessie is Bella's 'daughter' like everyone is in this family to Esme and Carlisle" he said nodding towards them. "The difference with Nessie though, is that it is in the . . . literal sense. Nessie is literally Bella's daughter" Edward said and they all gasped and looked at her and she blushed.

"Bella . . .but how . . . I mean if you were changed then how you able to—" Carlisle began but Alice cut him off.

"Wait! Then who's the dad?" she asked me and everyone turned back to me and I turned to Edward.

"Edward" I mumbled softly "Nessie is my daughter and Edward is her biological father"

The room went deadly silent as everyone looked back and forth between Edward, Nessie and I. My eyes flew down and I began to fidget with my hands nervously. I looked up at Edward's family, who was still frozen and then turned to Edward, starting to panic.

"It's okay Bella, just give them a minute to absorb it all" he comforted me softly.

"AHHHH!!!!" Alice said as she popped up suddenly, seconds after we told them. "Wait! That means I'm and aunt!?!?!" she yelled excitedly, snapping out of her shock.

"I guess so Aunt Alice" Nessie said then muttered to me. "I really think they all hate me right now"

"We don't hate you" Esme said suddenly as she went over and hugged Nessie. "This means I'm a grandma now!" she said happily yet incredulous.

"And I'm an uncle!" Emmett said as he grabbed Nessie up and swung her around in circles.

"Since we're family, I can take you shopping!!" Alice said and Nessie groaned.

"No thanks" she refused quickly.

Everyone began to crowd around her and she seemed pretty surprised. She probably assumed they would reject her. Edward and I stood to the side, watching happily. I was leaning into Edward who had his arms wrapped around my waist.

"See, you didn't have to worry love, everything turned out great" Edward said as he set his chin on my shoulder.

"OH MY GOSH!!!" Alice suddenly yelled making us jump. "You two are together again?!?!?" she yelled as she faced us.

The whole family turned to us and I looked down, my cheeks red if they could be.

"Of course Alice, where have you been?" Edward teased her as he kissed me.

"Oh! I knew you would!" she said as she flew into me. "How could you not have told me Bella!! I thought we were sisters" she whined as she hugged me.

"Ummm . . . slipped my mind?" I tried and she scoffed.

"That's the worst excuse I've ever heard" she said as she let me go.

"Yay! Squirt's back!" Emmett said as he spun me around.

"I'm so happy to have you back in the family Bella, I missed my other daughter" Esme said as she hugged me followed by Carlisle and a handshake from Jasper. Rosalie stayed back, just looking at me. I looked over and saw Nessie hanging back, a slight smile on her face.

"Umm, just give me a sec guys" I said as I walked over to Nessie.

"So . . .you seem . . . happy" I commented.

"Yeah well, they're not as bad as I thought they were. They actually remind me of—"

"Our family?" I ended and she nodded. "Well then let them be your family too, they're pretty cool" I said and she smiled.

"Maybe . . . " she trailed off and I smiled


A/N

Hey Guys! Come on, say it with me . . . AWWWWW!!!! I lvoed writting this chapter. It was so much fun, I was playgin around a bit with their reactions and I decided on more subtle ones. They finally know so all that's left is to tell Bella's family. Sadly, this story is wrapping up. there are still ac ouple special things that have to happen but we're sadly nearing the end. Of course there will be a sequel. Of course. Anyway, life's pretty boring right now. My school is a bit retarded, they had a MOther's Day Banquet last night! MOthers day is in almost a month, less. I of course can't wait until Eclipse comes out but I'm freaking out because my parents are planning our vacation and I might not get to see it in theaters!!! Ah! I will die id I have to wait more months to see it. Anyway:

Days until Eclipse Premire: 74 Weeks until Eclipse Premire: 10 and 4 days MOvie Companion comes out June 29th, one day befroe the premire. Save the Dates!!!

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