A/N: sorry for the late update. I thought I would upload it around midnight. It's my birthday!

Chapter 16

Another Start of a Challenge

Bella POV

I sighed while I watched as Alice carefully made my hair. She convinced me that it was important to take care of my hair when she pulled on Edward's and claimed that he never takes care of his causing it to be extremely messy. Edward just whined and groaned in protest. It was funny to see her have her brothers wrap around her fingers.

Cole was having therapy inside Carlisle's office; this time with his mom included. Carlisle was very happy. He said at the speed Cole is trying he might be able to recover fully in few months. I hope it works out for him.

Cole's mom apologized, much to my embarrassment. I tried to tell her that it wasn't her fault. Neither one of us knew what Cole was doing, but she still didn't like the episode with Tanya.

I had to admit, the Tanya issue was too much. Emmett, Edward and Alice had an extended grounding period. Apparently word did get around that they all visited Leah and me while no one else got to. Denali himself had called Carlisle accusing him of being a hypocrite. Carlisle kept his face expressionless, but when he called all his kids in his office, everyone's expression was filled with terror.

Liz was the only one who was calm. She didn't do anything besides rolling her eyes at them. What she was upset about was not being able to hit James and others that were in jail. I starred in awe as she told Jasper how proud she was for giving them black eyes. Liz argued to get Alice off the hook with the grounding for two reasons. Reason one, if Alice was grounded she wouldn't be able to visit Liz, which would be unacceptable, and another reason was Alice giving her most heart breaking look. After that Liz was sold. Later on Alice told me she just wanted to go shopping; her dad would have swayed on her favor either way. Liz was just her partner in crime. I smiled at her antics.

Rosalie still bothered me. Not literally. But her presence was more of a thunder on my easy mood. She purposely would talk to Alice about things I didn't know about. And she would get a little annoyed when Alice would try to include me. I didn't know what to make of it. After a while I just stopped caring and went to help Esme and Liz in the kitchen. If she can ignore me, I could do the same. However, the plan wouldn't always go my way since Alice followed me, wondering where I am going. And Rosalie was giving me death glares. Her cold shoulder was on a thin line with me.

Charlie was a little busy with the criminals in town. He wanted to look after since he was the chief and no one else were willing to take responsibility for the killers. I think the real reason was that he wanted a chance for another fight. I texted Ashley with Alice cell. She was saying that the La Push gang is waiting for the same thing. It must be the Y chromosome.

Now my problems were narrowed down to three; Leah, Cherry, and the mystery cell phone. I wanted to meet Leah right now, but she wasn't ready. She refused to leave the hospital room. Sue supported her since she couldn't take Leah's crying. Sam was angry. He wouldn't talk to anyone now or go anywhere. He worked out in his garage all day and didn't let anyone in. Seth was another story; he was fighting and arguing with everyone to see Leah. Jacob and Quil tried to calm him down, but it was no use. Carlisle had to call twice, commanding him to give Leah her space or else it might slow her recovery. Carlisle said it was better if she didn't meet anyone right now until she is comfortable with herself. If they push her right now, it might push her to the limit. I shivered at the thought. When I first met Leah, she was confidant and hung out with the La Push guys all the time. Now it seemed like she couldn't be around anyone. It was tragically ironic.

Another problem was Cherry. I had avoided talking to Kevin. I knew he would ask about me and I wouldn't be able to lie. He would use any excuse to take me back. Kevin was the only one who was against this challenging thing. But it was important to me. I knew no one believed me when I said I am happy with Charlie. I guess it's my own fault; I said the same thing when I was with Renee. I cried wolf too many times, now no one believes me. I needed to know what I could do for her. I needed to arrange some money for her medication. And I won't let her go to some unlivable hospital.

I saw Cole role out of Carlisle's office. While watching his wheel chair, my brain wheels start to turn. I grinned. I knew exactly what I could do to help.

Carlisle POV

I smiled kindly, at Cole and his mother. They had made some real progress. Ms. White was having a hard time hearing Cole's confession but they both held on to each other through out the talk. I also talked to Cole's therapist. She was glad now that she could finally talk to Ms. White. Ms. Heidi was the best therapist near by. She even treated Charlie. I knew she could help Cole. The trust of therapist and patient was running on a thin line with Cole. She wanted to give him time but at the same time wanted to talk to his mother. She was as surprised and I was with the progress he was doing.

I walked them out and making them promises to take it easy today. There was no need to push themselves after so many events. I sighed. It seemed I couldn't get a time of peace besides at night to sleep. Even that was ruined tonight. Denali called in a towns meeting in La Push for letting my kids come to the hospital. I kept my teeth locked in effort to keep the profanities inside me. I wasn't as worried; I will just bring Liz with me. Den never could stand her two minutes before getting insulted. I just hoped the La Push boys understood that what happen was not in my hands.

I walked out my office to see Bella and Cole hugging goodbyes. I smiled. I was glad Cole opened up to Bella. He will now make some real changes in his life. After Cole and Ms. White left, I decided to talk to Bella about her doctor in Phoenix. Dr. Siobhan returned my call after I found her number in Esme's phone book but she was in a hurry. She said she would call at night to explain everything about Bella. Apparently Bella wasn't just a patient. She was close to her. I had a feeling I wouldn't like this talk at all.

Before I spoke to Bella, I had a moment of hesitation. Bella was looking at me the way Emmett would look like before pulling a prank on Edward. I very much disliked that look. It was trouble. I raised an eyebrow expectantly. I had to keep my mind open. Not everyone is as crazy as Emmett. However you never know with teenagers these days.

Bella walked over to me and started to take out Edward's cell phone. I moved my head to the side in confusion thinking how she got Edward's cell but then I moved my attention to hand. I was a little surprised how fast she typed. It was faster than other kids I had seen who were texting. When she was done, she smiled and held the cell in front of me to read.

"I have a proposal for you." I frowned when I read her message.

"What kind of proposal?" I asked out loud.

"First I want to know how open you are to the idea of your patient's health." Her smile kept growing. It was like a trap that was getting deeper for me to fall in.

I sighed, thinking about being positive, "I am a doctor Bella, my patient's health always come first in my book."

She nodded and went to the kitchen. I stood there, thinking did she want me to follow or not. My question was answered when I saw Bella dragging Esme by her wrist and Liz coming in tow. From their expression I could see they didn't know what this was about either.

She stood Esme in front of me and started signing.

Esme nodded and smiled looking at me. "Bella is going to ask some questions, and she expects answers that you would give to adults." Esme smirked.

I fought back my smile. Esme was having fun with me now. I nodded and looked at Liz; she had on a smile like she was watching a very interesting movie.

"What's going on Bella? Come on, I was thinking of braiding your hair next. Which beads do you like? Yellow or blue?" Alice walked downstairs with strings and color full stuff in her hands.

Bella smiled and shook her head, looking at Esme. Esme took that as a queue, "Actually honey, she needs to ask something to you father, you mind telling the boys upstairs that lunch will be a little late." She gave me that smirk again. I shook my head at her, making Liz laugh.

"Ohh! I'll go bring them." She squealed, running upstairs again.

"Alice that is not necessary." I raised my voice a little for her to hear, but she was already out of sight.

Bella smiled and looked at the stairs waiting. Now I really didn't like where this was going. Bella mostly tried to keep herself out of everyone's eyes. Did she want someone to take her side on something? I exhaled, thinking how dangerous teenage mind are these days?

I heard my kids join me. All of them took a seat on the stairs and gave me attention like I was some baseball game. I shook my head at them in mock disappointment. The first time they were giving me more attention without me demanding it when I was on exhibition.

"Ohh, Dad's in trouble…" I rolled my eyes at Emmett. Everyone laughed at my expense. Bella came and stood on the side, then started to sign to Esme.

Esme nodded then looked at me, "Ok, how many patients in your hospital are in a wheelchair?" she asked.

I frowned, but answered automatically, "Ten."

"How many of those are young age?"

"Three," I didn't know where they were going with this, but I hope they didn't start asking personal questions of my patients. I wouldn't be able to answer them.

"Do you know anymore young age kids around here on a wheel chair?"

"I might, I'm not sure, why?" I hope I get to find out now.

"Can you contact other people on wheelchair to come here?"

I was a little frustrated they didn't were ignoring my questions but I played along, for now. "Not without reason" I answered honestly.

"If you had an option to let your patients in wheelchair to go outside, will you?"

My frown deepened, "it depends on the condition of the patient. Patients in wheelchairs are usually able to spend as much time as they want outside. Unless they have a routine for food and some medicine." I had a very bad vibe from these questions.

"How open are you to the idea of all wheel chair patients rounding up."

I stood shocked for a minute before getting my reaction right, "Again, it depends on the patient. I am not open to the idea at all because some patients have a routine to follow and other doctors they go to. It is just not possible. It wouldn't be a field trip of kids. You would have to speak with families and doctors. As I said, not possible." I could feel my mouth forming a hard line.

"What if everyone agreed? From families to patients?" Esme questioned, but this time her eyes were pleading for me to understand.

I shook my head, "It would still be a risk, if anything happen to those patients at anytime I might not be able to help. The only people I can help are my own patients because of the medical condition I treated them with.

"What if doctors come with the patients?" Esme suggested as Bella signed.

I sighed, finally solving the mystery, "Bella," I turned to speak to her. "It is not possible. Doctors have more than one patient to look after; they can't all come with their patients outside. I don't know where you are trying to send these patients, but it's not possible. I am sorry." I shook my head to keep everyone from seeing me roll my eyes. Where do kids get these ideas?

"What if everyone agreed!?" Bella threw her hands in the air.

"When they do, then I will see the situation myself." I said in the tone that meant to close this discussion.

Bella's face turned angry, but then it was back to smiling they way she did before. Uh oh.

"Ok, I have an experiment I want to do on you." Esme spoke, but this time in a serious voice. "Not with medicine or anything. Just an experiment of moving around inside the house." Esme nodded at something Bella signed then both looked at me expectedly.

I let out a long breath and nodded. If this stops the madness, I will do it.

Bella nodded and went to the kitchen while I took this opportunity to ask Esme. "Esme, what is going on? I am not rounding any patients. Are you actually taking her side?" I narrowed my eyes at her, whispering her the words and looking toward the kitchen door.

"Bella has a point to this. If she didn't, she wouldn't have suggested it. I mean look at what happen with Cole." Esme got defensive.

I was a little taken back; she usually defended only Alice. "What happened with Cole is completely different. It could happen with anyone, Bella is new in town; maybe that is what Cole needed, someone new to open up to. Esme, there are many factors and you know it."

"The only thing I know is myself having an open mind." She whispered back before we all turned to Bella who walked over from the kitchen.

My eyes went to the blindfold she was holding. She started to sign. Esme nodded.

"Bella wants you to wear the blind fold and walk around the house. She will guide and ask questions. The questions won't be related to the hospital, they are just about you and out family."

I nodded. I could do that.

"I will put the blindfold on, then Bella will hold you hand." Esme took the blindfold.

"Wait," I stopped her. "I could put on the blindfold." I hope I don't get injured. Is that what they wanted? Me to get hurt then they could take some patients. It was an evil teenage mind I was dealing with.

Esme shook her head, denying me. "It's better this way." She took the blindfold and put it in front of my eyes. I closed my eyes, readying myself for the darkness.

Esme tied to knots before letting me go, her hands lingered to my shoulder a little longer, making me hide a smile. I felt Bella grab my hand and move me a little around.

Bella POV

I knew Carlisle would agree. I knew this was perfect.

I moved him around the hallway, looking for something he could touch and feel. My eyes landed on a picture frame of his family. I moved his hands toward the frame, making his fingertips touch the glass. I let go of his hand and started to point at the board I wrote my questions in. Instead of Esme Alice smiled and took the board, I nodded in encouragement.

"What do you think you are touching?" Alice asked while I moved Carlisle's hand around the edge and surfaces.

"A picture frame." Carlisle answered.

I nodded and signed for Alice to continue.

"What picture do you think you are holding?" Alice asked.

" Umm, I don't know..." Carlisle answered.

I smiled and decided to give him a hint. I took his hand, and touched the end if the wall. Not many people know they could tell where materials are at home without looking. I moved his hand to the smaller frame underneath the bigger frame and then I moved it to the tables. I kept moving the same way a few times when he spoke.

"I'm touching a picture of Alice." Carlisle answered making me smile while others looked astonished.

"How do you know?" Alice asked suddenly.

"Your picture is in the middle while Emmett's on top and Edward's on the bottom." Carlisle answered in a matter of fact voice.

I nodded and moved his hand on another frame.

I smiled when I saw it was a picture of the whole family standing around the Christmas tree. I moved his hands around the same way before.

"It's our family picture from Christmas." Carlisle answered right after a minute.

I grinned and slowly took off the blindfold. His scrunched his eyes a little then looked at the picture he touched.

"How did you know it was your family picture?" I signed to him, smiling at Esme.

Esme translated making Carlisle smile, he was still staring at the picture. He shrugged and answered it was the biggest and he had seen the design before to figure it.

I nodded then walked to Alice to write my reasons on the board. After I was done, I sighed and gave it to Alice who was trying to peek behind me.

Alice took it immediately and started to read, "Carlisle, your sense of sight was taken away for a few minutes, but you managed to figure out what things were around you. You used your logic, reasoning and other senses to figure out everything. That is what I learned to do. Sometimes when I am too tired to switch on the lights to read at night, I read the book in Braille. I use my other senses, something that anyone does when some sense is taken away. A person in a wheelchair can do many things, just like you could without your sight. That is just what I am trying to tell you. Right now you have three kids in a wheel chair, let me take them outside with me. You just have to watch, and I promise nothing will happen to them. Instead, you will see more improvements in their health." I smiled at Alice after she finished then turn to Carlisle expectantly.

Carlisle was gazing at the picture then slowly nodded. "Ok, I see your point. Let me talk to the patients and see what I can do, but. If their parents don't agree then I am not going to push it. I will talk and explain, but not push them. What I am doing affects them as much as my patients." I nodded and he continued, "And just because I agree to talk to my patients doesn't mean I will talk to others around here. Not everyone has the logical senses that I do." Everyone giggled making Carlisle smile. "The people you are talking about are under my care and medicine. I don't know other patients who would agree outside Forks." I nodded.

I could take care of others too. But first I needed to start here.

"And it is very important for me to know where you will take them, I could either come or send some nurses, either way I need to know and tell my patients."

I nodded then wrote on the board. Alice read it without taking it out of my hands. "When the time comes I will tell you. I am not sure right now since I don't know places around here, but I have a place in my mind which is not far from here."

Carlisle nodded, "It's still important, let me know as soon as possible."

I nodded agreeing.

"Well, I think it's around lunch time, who's hungry?" Liz asked making all three boys jump from the stairs. I laughed with others.

We all sat down around the table, just when I reached for a glass of water, the mystery cell phone started to ring loudly. I awkwardly took it out, (I really should return this) maybe it's the person who this cell belongs too, I thought. I looked at the caller Id, it read delusional. I press the green button to turn it on; Alice was sitting beside me with a raised eyebrow. I held up my finger to show her, I am passing the cell to her. Just when I started to move the cell I heard a husky sound coming loudly from the cell. I knew I recognized the voice from somewhere. I pressed it to my ears to check.

The husky voice turned very loud, "Hey Eddie...I missed you... what are you wearing right now..."

My mouth dropped open when I remembered where I heard that voice before.

"Hello? Edward? Edward are you there baby? I miss you so much Eddie. You want to come to my house right now? I am all alone…"

My eyes grew wide with shock. I turned to look at Edward who was looking at me with green, frighten eyes.

A/N: no note today, I am only excited because tomorrow I am going to see REMEMBER ME for my birthday (squeals). And I hope you all like this chapter. This is the rise of Edward and bella conflict.

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alittlebitlonger95

OH MY FRICKING EDWARD ANTONY MASON CULLEN! Why does this story have to be so addective?! Ugh lol I stayed up til after 3 this morning and had to force my self to stop only to start reading again :D and I feel bellas klutz pain I fall down the stairs on a daily basis lol but yeah... Amazing story :D update fast or I will feel the need to send you a death wish!

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Miss E Robison

Wow, That was emotional!! I am so glad that we got to hear Coles story!

I am loving this story more and more with each chapter!

keep up your good work and update soon!! I need my fix! hehe

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SpenceSince1993

well that was a hu surprise-the reveiw thingy, i did a really random happy dance for it :)

now onto my chapter reveiw ah I ABSOLUTELY LOOVED IT. your style is magnifiecent. i love how you have what my dad calls the writers eye. basically its the ability to see everything for what it IS and not the limits it holds.

this chapter was plain amazing and it bumped this story as my # 1 fav. i have read over 500 stories on here and only the rare one showed some detqil into the mind of a minor character yours being one of the few.

all i really have to say is thanks and keep it up, can't wait to read more