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Being some of you, and you know who you are, can't seem to wait, and I aim to please here is the final chapter.
I am already starting the sequel so follow the families with me for another round.
You might need a tissue at the end if you needed one in the earlier chapters…you have been warned…
Chapter 47
EPOV
I walk in with Billy, and he runs to Bella's bedside and tears start to fall, as he gasps for breath. Bella holds him close as her own tears roll one after another. I now see how strong a bond between a mother and son can truly be. I love my mother to death, but right now I see all those times I cried as a child, and how she cried with me. She cried, not out of pity for me but because my heart hurt and so did hers. My pain was her pain.
Right now at this moment I knew Bella was in pain from losing her best friend but she held it together, until her son's pain buckled her heart. Again I feel like an intruder, in this moment where mother consoles her son.
My own heart starts to ach in my chest as I watch, feeling helpless. Billy seemed so strong through all of this and here he is a frail and broken five year old. He just needed his mother to wake up. He was waiting for her, before he broke. He knows she will make it all okay again.
They sit like that for quite a while, her whispering things in his ear, calming him down slowly. That is one thing about Bella, it doesn't matter what she has gone through, or how bad she is feeling she is always there for those around her, the kids especially. She will never let them see her weak, if she can help it.
When Billy sits up he looks at her. "It is alright, sweetie, it will all be all right. It's okay to love them both. No one will say a word, and if they do I will handle it." She smiles warmly. Billy nods and sniffles. "I love you, Billy Black."
"I love you to mama." He climbs down and walks over to me. "I'm ready to go back now dad." I nod and take him back.
I let Bella's parents in next to see her. I don't stay in the room I wait outside of it to give them some time alone. I know they will not hurt her, or climb in bed with her, let alone work her up. She is their daughter and they only have her best interest at heart.
When they are done I bring my parents back and leave them to talk for a while. My dad is a therapist so I know she is in safe hands there as well.
Rosalie and Emmett are next.
"Alright lady, it's time to get up and show 'em how it's done." Rose says walking in.
"Rosalie" I warn causing Rosalie to look at me.
"Hey Rose…" Rosalie looks back to Bella "Bite me bitch." And they laugh together. I see the pain she is in as she laughs with her friends. I want to cut it short to let her rest but she holds her hand up to stop me. So I move to sit in the chair by her bed.
"Alright, Belle Boo, when you getting outs this joint?" Emmett asks.
"I don't know, ask the warden." She jokes.
"We need a few more days." I answer seriously.
Rose leans down and whispers something and Bella laughs all over again shaking her head softly.
They through around a few more jokes before their time is up. I Bring Alice and Jasper back with me.
"Bella, I was so worried." Alice bends over the bed and hugs her.
"Oh Ali." Bella says "I'm fine, just a little tired. I'll be out soon"
"Then we can go shopping?" She asks through her tears.
"Alice, Bella will need more time even when she gets home to recover. I will let you know." I look to Bella, and she thanks me with her eyes.
Jasper stays back a little, with what looks almost like fear in his eyes.
"Japer, you takin care of my girl here?" She smiles, trying to assure him she is fine.
"Yes, ma'am I am." He nods but holds a serious face.
"Jasper, you have to relax." Bella says as sternly as possible. "Don't make me get up to kick your ass too." She laughs.
He smiles and steps up to the bed. "That… I would have to see."
They throw around a few more jokes as well, until Bella yawns.
"Bella, Leah is here." Alice says.
"I figured. I need to see her too."
"We are going to go then. You look tired." Bella nods.
As I walk out of the room with them Bella calls to me. "Edward, bring Leah back." I nod and go to get Leah.
Leah cautiously walks in. "Bella…"
"I'm in here, where else would I be?" She chuckles the takes a deep breath from the pain.
"How are you?" Leah asks.
"I think the more appropriate question is- how you are hun?" Leah breaks down. "Come here." Leah looks at me for permission. "Oh, don't worry about him, come here. Edward please give us a minute." I hesitantly walk out of the room.
BPOV
Edward walks out of the room, but I can tell he doesn't want to leave.
"Leah, everything will be okay." I take her hand in mine. "He was a good man; his love will stay with us all."
"Bella, I know that." She takes a deep breath. "He is going to miss his child growing up."
"I know hun, I know. I will be there for you though through the whole thing. Don't you worry about a thing." I try to comfort her.
Her head shoots up, "How…how do you know? I just found out two days ago?"
I smile "Jacob knows. He wants me to help you. He will see his child, and he will be waiting on the other side for it."
"Oh Bella, thank you, I needed that." The tears start to fall faster.
"Leah, we are now family. I have a son of Jake's and you will have another of his children. We need to keep him alive for them. Jake was a damn good man, they will need to know that." I take her hand in mine.
We talk about what will happen. Leah has spoken to the tribe and they are agreeing to bury Jake but do another ceremony when I get out and can handle it. So I can say good bye.
Edward comes back in. "Love, how about you get some rest."
I nod. "I want you to come back though Edward." He smiles before they walk out.
A few minutes later Edward walks back in and closes a curtain in front of my door.
"So, how bad am I?" I watch him as he sits down.
"Love you are fine actually." He says, but I see in his eyes he is hiding something so I call him on it.
"Oh yeah, then what are you hiding from me."
"Nothing…" he looks away.
"Edward Cullen, for the love of all that is holy do not lie to me right now." I raise my voice and my throat dries out causing me to cough.
Edward rushes to get me my water "Bella, please you are not strong enough for this, please just rest."
"Fuck that, Edward I want to know what the hell is going on." He pinches his nose. "I am not a child, I deserve to know damn it."
"Bella, You Died!" he jerks his head to face me releasing his nose. "You fucking died. I lost you. I have never, in my life, been so scared. Then when you did come back, you were not here, with me I don't know where you were but it was not here. I had to watch you lay there, and wonder where you were. My son was takin by a mad man, when I finally found him, said mad man killed a friend right before us. Then I killed him Bella, I killed a man. I am a monster." Tears are flowing down his cheeks. "Now you are here and awake and I…I just…I don't know…"
"Edward come here." I say softly. He walks over to the bed and stops. "You know I am in no shape to be pulling you down here, so why would you make me?"
"Bella these beds are not made for two."
"I don't give a crap." I take his hand and tug slightly. He gets the point and carefully climbs in bed with me. "You are in no way a monster. I don't want to hear that again. You killed him because he was going to kill Seth and he did kill Jake. You did what needed to be done.i would have done the same. I will be fine. I am sorry I died, but I came back. I came back to all of you. I chose you over heaven. Now please calm down. Everything will be fine. I will get out of here we will all come back from this and live life happily. You need to let go of all you are carrying. Otherwise nothing will work out. I need your help with the kids and life in general." I try to calm him down.
"Bella, you are too much. Get some rest. I will stay until you fall asleep." I nestle into him and fall asleep.
EPOV
I unloaded on Bella, not deliberately, it just sorta happened. True to Bella fashion she comforted me. It is amazing how I was feeling guilty all week but then a little alone time and a few words with Bella and I feel better. I still can't believe she apologized for dying. She is so unbelievable some times.
I walk back out to the waiting area after Bella falls asleep. When I walk in I am bombarded by our families.
"Is mom okay?" Seth asks. It is amazing how out of all the chatter his voice sticks out.
"She is fine," I tell him "she just needs to rest."
I take the kids home to feed them supper. The car is quiet the whole way. I don't push anything; I want to let them work everything out. If they need to talk they will find someone to talk to.
*Two weeks later*
BPOV
"Mom, are you sure you can handle my party today you have only been home a week." Seth says with concern thick in his voice.
"Baby, I am fine. I am going to sit and rest while the cake bakes." I still get tired but not as easy or as often. I am pretty well back to normal. I am catching up on school work, and Mr., Newton completely understood what happened, and gave me plenty of time off.
I have been home about a week now and everyone keeps calling to check on me and Edward still calls every brake and lunch time to make sure I am okay. I am glad they are all concerned but damn they need to lay off.
I am sitting and reading when Seth comes in with a cup of tea. I smile at my oldest son, "Thank you baby." Even he is still a little worked up about all of what has happened.
I just get done decorating the cake when Edward comes in. "Love, you look so tired. How are you feeling?"
I take a deep breath. "Yes, Edward, I am a little tired but Seth's party is starting soon and just got the cake done."
"Well the house looks amazing. You did wonderful, how about when this is all done I run you a nice hot bubble bath and you relax." He kisses the side of my head.
"Mmm, that sounds wonderful. The kids did all the decorating. For now let's pretend that I am okay and nothing happened okay."
"Alright, oh one more thing…" he gets a triumphant smile on his face, "they found Victoria; she has been arrested and will be in jail for a long time. With everything they have against her, she pled guilty and there is no need for a trial, and they replaced Seth's phone."
I breathe a sigh of relief "That is wonderful; I was worried Seth would have to be put on the stand."
"Yes, now we can move on with life." He kisses me chastely and goes to the bedroom to change.
The doorbell rings, "Seth, it's time" I call out.
He rushes to the door to allow his guests in, with Amanda and Billy by his side.
"It's the three musketeers…" Emmett bellows.
We have taken to calling them the three musketeers because they are all always together. They all look out for each other. Seth leads the pack most of the time, so I don't worry about them getting into too much trouble.
Since I have come home the kids are doing almost everything they can do to lighten my load. They clean up the toy room every day, they put all the clothes in the laundry room at the end of the night, straighten up the living room, and stack the dishes after supper.
It may not seem like much to most people but to me, it is a lot. Seth hung all his decorations, and Billy and Amanda drug out all the folding chairs. All three of them picked out the games and filled, and handed out, invitations.
"Hey, Uncle Em. Come on in Mom is in the kitchen. I'll take those."
Rose walks in and hugs me. "How are you?"
"I'm fine." I smile as I pull out the homemade pizzas and the doorbell rings again.
"Wow, all you guys are here." Seth says shocked.
All three take the gifts and put them on the table they set out for them as my mother, Alice and Esme walk into the kitchen.
"Bella, dear, how are you?" now I am irritated and I want this settled before everyone else gets here.
"That's it," I toss the towel down on the counter. I walk into the living room and holler. "I want every single body, in this living room right this minute." Everyone rushes in. Edward comes in last, as he is still putting on his shirt.
"I want all of you listen, I am fine. I don't want to do this all through the party. Yes I am a little tired but that too will go away. I understand the concern; I really do, but please lay off of me. The more you harp on me the more tired I get. If I need something I will ask, then just help me please and don't make a big deal about this. Please you guys." I practically beg them. They all nod, looking at me. "Thank you, now this is a party. Turn on the tunes and let's wait for the rest of Seth's friends."
The rest of the night goes off without a hitch and thankfully nobody else asks me if I'm okay. I dish out food as soon as everyone is here. Then I throw all the plates away, yes I cheated and got plastic plates, what mother doesn't do that. I go out and start the games with the kids. I am impressed Billy actually does really well keeping up, I think Seth has a lot to do with that. After all the games we move on to cake, then gifts. Edward takes pictures as I hand them to Seth to open.
When I think we are done with the gifts Amada jumps from her chair. "Wait, mom there is one more from Little Bill and me." They take off.
They walk back in hand and hand holding something square. "Happy Birthday big brother." They say in unison.
He rips it open and looks at it.
"On my god you guys, this is awesome. Look mom…" he hands it over to me.
It is a mirror with a little saying on in.
You are there to pick me up
And you don't have to be
You are there to protect me
And you don't have to be
You are the one I know I can turn to
And you don't have to be
That's why I know you will be the best big brother
Because you don't have to be
Happy Birthday
SETH
I can't stop my tears from falling, as I watch Seth wrap his arms around his brother and sister. I look over and see nothing but pride in Edward's eyes. Our eyes meet and he comes across the room to me as I hear Seth say… "And I always will be"
All the kids run off to watch a movie as they wait for the parents to come to pick them up.
"Ya know, love, we have some pretty good kids." Edward says as he helps me clean up.
"Yes, I know. I truly believe we are going to be alright." I smile.
"Love, I think we are alright, right now." He wraps his arms around me and kisses me with all the love and compassion the world has.
After everyone has gone home, all friends and family included we all sit and watch a movie in the front room, just the five of us. As we sit there I let my mind wander off.
Look at how far we have come in just a few months. All of us have found someone to be with; I have a wonderful man, and three wonderfully amazing children. They are all so smart and have been through so much, I think all of it has made them stronger. I am so truly blessed.
I have survived a brutal attack form a spawn of satin, I have stopped my son from losing himself, I stopped another from falling into the depths of depression and I have given a little girl back a mother. All while being… fixed by an angel…
Okay, guys that's it for this one. Look for the sequel to be starting soon. Not too sure of the name of it you will have to Author Alert me have it. I guarantee it will be soon. I won't be waiting long at all. Leave me a review let me know what you think please…