Okay guys I'm so sorry this has taken awhile to bring up. Between the holidays and my family being sick I just haven't had the time. I have to thank my beta NYKIDDO. If you haven't read any of her work I highly suggest you do she's amazing. Hope you all enjoy and as always I own nothing.

6. Date 2- Bowling and Charlie

Morning came and ended my sweet dream with Edward. I rolled over and checked my phone for messages and I had 1 new text. I grinned when I saw it was from Edward.

B-Dreamt about this beautiful brown haired, brown eyed woman. It was the best nights sleep ever. Can't wait to see you.- E

I laughed and buried my face in my pillow before texting him back.

E-I had a dream to. This green eyed, bronze haired Adonis was taking me somewhere and he told me what we were doing. Miss you!.-B

I got up and jumped in the shower, excited for today. After getting dressed I texted Josh Tanya's picture and told him she's interested. I immediately got a reply. He was hooked. I texted her number to him. He said he owed me. I made me a egg sandwich that was divine, when my phone beeped. Cue grin now.

B-Nice try, but no dice. Kudos for trying thought. Bronze huh? I thought it was copper.-E

I almost fell off my stool laughing.

E- Damn! I thought you'd surrender. And yes bronze. -B

B- Running errands. See you in a few hours.-E

I left him alone, knowing I hated it when people bugged me when I was busy.

My mom came into the kitchen where I was nursing my milk. "Morning baby." She spoke as she fixed her first of four cups of coffee.

"Morning mom." I sighed. I wanted to do something but I didn't know how to ask. "Mom can I ask you something?" I kept my head down not knowing how she would react. I couldn't stand seeing her hurt.

"Sure Bella. What is it?" She sat down beside me but my eyes stayed on my cup.

"Mom, I want to go visit dad. Actually I need to." I heard her gasp and I cringed.

"When?" She whispered.

"Today, but Mom. I want to do this by myself. I have to." I finally brought my eyes to her face and I couldn't help but tear up. She looked so torn. Finally after what felt like eternity she looked at me.

"Okay baby if you need to do this, then do it. I'm behind you," I pulled her into my arms and tried to convey just how much I loved her and how much she meant to me.

I pulled away and decided to change subjects. "So me and Edward are doing something today."

She instantly perked up. "Oh?"

She sounded more excited than I was, and I was pretty damn excited. I giggled. "Yeah I can't wait." We sat and talked about my classes and some of my life at NYU. Before I knew it the clock chimed eleven. Mom and I walked outside just as he was pulling up. I smiled as my mom rolled her eyes and laughed. I shot her a glare that basically told her to "shut up." She shook her head as if to say "I won't say anything."

"Hello Bella, Mrs. Swan." Came that beautiful velvety voice from Edward. He was so gentlemen like. He was perfect.

I blushed. "Hey Edward."

My mother giggled. "Hi Edward." I looked over and she was blushing….guess that's where I got it from. Wait…why is she blushing? I looked at her hard. OH MY GOD! He does to her unintentionally what he does to me on purpose. HAHAHAH!! That's classic. I inwardly laughed. "I hope you two have fun. I expect details like last night, Bella." SHIT! I. Was. Going. To. Kill. Her. I looked at Edward who had his eyebrow raised. I turned and glared at my mother, and like the 5 year old I tend to be sometimes, I stuck my tongue out at her. She and Edward both laughed. I sighed and gave up knowing it was no use.

We pulled out of the driveway and I turned and looked at Edward. "So where are we going?" I asked hoping he would tell me out of reflex. He, of course, proved me wrong.

"You don't ever give up do you?" He chuckled.

I sighed. "Yes, I'm persistent. Don't hate!" We both looked at each other for a brief second, since he was driving, and cracked up laughing.

A few minute later we pulled up to the bowling alley. I looked at him with the biggest grin. "Really?"

He seemed to think I wouldn't like bowling, but he was wrong. He must have saw my stupid grin, for he gave one of his own crooked ones. "Yeah." We laughed and strode into the alley. Edward paid and we got our shoes and picked out our balls. I found a lime green 10 pounder. I smiled at Edward who had a white and black swirl 15 pounder.

"Ready?" I asked him.

He smirked at me. "Absolutely." We got everything set up and he ushered me to go first.

I laughed at him. "You're such a gentleman, I also think you want to see what your up against."

He chuckled and stuttered out a maybe. I did my first throw and got 8 pins down. I turned and smirked. "I'm not so bad…..you can still beat me." He gave me a look I didn't understand. Was it awe? Admiration? I threw the second ball and got the other two pins earning me a spare. We laughed and played 3 games, he of course beating me. As we walked out he took my hand. "I had a wonderful time, Edward."

He pulled me close and kissed my forehead. "Me too, Baby."

As we walked I couldn't help but think of how easy it was to be around him. Everything seemed so right. As Edward was driving I figured I would tell him about telling him about me going to visit Charlie. "Edward, I am going to go visit Charlie today." When he didn't answer I looked up at him. "Edward?" That finally seemed to bring him out of his trance.

"Hmm?" He never took his eyes off the road, but something was up.

I took a deep breath. "I said, I'm going to visit Charlie today."

He shook his head. "I'm sorry, Bella, I was so out of it. Would you like for me to go along with you?" I hadn't thought about that at all. On one hand I would love for him to come with me for the support, but on the other hand I didn't want him to see me breakdown like I knew I would.

"Thank you Edward, that means a lot to me, but I think this is something I have to do alone." He grabbed my hand and held it firmly in his grasp.

"Well, what time are you going?"

"Um…probably in an hour." I bit my lip in thought.

"Okay, well, if you need me call me. I'm always here for you." I squeezed his hand.

"I know Edward, and thank you so much."

"Your welcome, Love."

When we pulled up at my house I wasn't ready to leave him and neither was he. So we both walked inside waiting for the lion, my mother, to pounce on us. Of course she didn't disappoint. "BELLA! EDWARD! Come tell me all about it. Wait! Come play this piece for me."

We walked into the piano room and I took my seat. Mom and Edward were standing at the head of my piano looking at me. I started playing and took a glance at both of them who were beaming and then I noticed something and immediately stopped. I knew that piece and I couldn't swallow for the lump in my throat. "No." I whispered. I felt a hand on me and I let my eyes close and the tears fall. I heard my mothers voice behind me so I knew it was her that had put her hand on me.

"Please Bella. It was made for you anyway. Charlie would hum it to you every night before he put you to bed. " I could hear the pain and suffering in her quivering voice. I voiced I didn't know if I could and then the voice of my angel spoke to me.

"Bella?" I felt Edward sit down beside me. I looked up at him. "You can do this, Sweetheart. Act as if he were here listening and watching you play. Show him who his daughter really is. She's strong, talented, and never lets anyone or anything bring her spirit down." That hit a chord right there.

I could feel the determination taking over me. "Your right." I put my hands over the keys and took a deep breath. "This is for you Daddy." I heard my mom sniffle and I began to play and put my heart and soul into it.

I struck the last chord and all was silent for the next few minutes. I felt now was the time to go. I wiped my tears, hugged my mom and kissed Edward. I made it to the door. "I have to go and do this now. I'll be back soon." and left.

I walked along the path to his resting place wondering what I was going to say to him. And then I was standing in front of his spot.

Charles "Chief" Swan

1966-1989

Beloved husband and father.

Fierce protector

I traced his stone and collapsed into sobs. "Dad?" I breathed out. "Dad, I'm so sorry its taken me this long to come home. I hope to God you're proud of me. Everything I have ever done I have thought about you and how you would react to it. I miss you, and Mom does too. More than she lets anyone see." I wiped my face and started to tell him about Edward. "Daddy, I'm dating the most amazing man. He's so passionate about his music, and more importantly his family. He's protective of me like you would be. Mom even says he's just like you were in a lot of ways. He's tall and very fit. He's got this crazy head of bronze hair and the deepest emerald eyes that I get lost in, I sometimes can feel like he can see my soul. You would approve. Over time I may bring him here to formally introduce you. I promise to come back very soon, Daddy." I rose and kissed his stone. "I love you Daddy. Bye."

I don't know how I got home, its all in a daze. I saw my mom and immediately tried to fight the tears until I was alone. She hugged me and told me she loved me and that my dad would have been proud of me. I couldn't say anything because that was my breaking point. I could only nod my head. "Edward is in your room."

I walked up the stairs to my room and started feeling that tingling sensation, I knew he was near. As soon as I walked in he was by my side and I fell into his arms, a crying mess. He would say my name over and over in a soothing voice and a few minutes later my cries subsided. His presence seems to always calm me.

"Bella, I'm so proud of you, Baby, for doing that. You're so strong." I didn't say anything I just held onto him tighter. The feeling of being where I am complete blows my mind and for once, I am finally at peace.

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