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EPOV
"Are you okay?" I asked as I helped Bella to her feet.
She was still stunning. Her legs looked a mile long in the little shorts she was wearing.
"Um, yeah I think so. Are you? I'm so sorry I wasn't looking where I was walking." She rushed out as she turned an adorable shade of pink.
"I'm fine. So long time no see. How are you?" I asked as we made our way over to where my family were sitting.
I Still had my hand on the small of her back, reluctant to let her go.
"I'm fine. Extremely tired and in desperate need of coffee but despite that I'm okay. What about you? I hear you're moving home." she smiled.
"Yeah. Couldn't stay away." I smiled at her.
I dropped my hand as we reached my family and I could see Alice grinning at us.
That was not a good sign.
"So are we ready to go?" I asked.
"I'm not sure. What should we do about Angela?" Alice asked looking at Bella.
"Where are we going and I'll call her again?"
"We're going to Dee's. It's just down the street about two blocks."
Bella walked a little bit away while fishing in her bag for her phone.
"Where is Angela?" Esme asked looking worried.
"She had a little sleepover last night with one of Edward's old gang. Ben Cheney." Alice grinned.
"Oh. Okay, so what will we do if Bella can't get a hold of her?" she asked.
"Bella can tell her where we'll be. She can leave their bags in Emmett's jeep until we're done."Alice answered as Bella walked back over.
"She's still not answering. Do you think she's okay?" Bella asked as she bit her lip.
"I'm sure she's fine. Ben's a good guy, he'll look after her." I replied trying to make her feel at ease.
"Yeah, in more ways than one." Emmett mumbled then flinched as Alice popped the back of his head.
"Quit doing that Tink!" he growled. Alice just laughed at him.
We left the hotel and after putting Bella's stuff in the truck we headed to the diner. We all ordered and were chatting away. Bella was quiet until my mom started asking her questions.
"So Bella, I haven't seen you in a while. How's that gorgeous little boy of yours?"
"He's great" she beamed. " I'm waiting on the terrible twos to kick in but so far I've been lucky."
"I wish I had that luck. It seemed like all three of mine were monsters from the minute it hit their second birthdays. I keep hoping that one day they'll grow out of it." she smiled.
"Hey we are sitting right here you know!" Emmett whined.
"I know you are. So are you still at Rosa's?" she ignored Em's pouting.
Rosa's was this little bakery back in Forks. It was owned by an old italian couple when we were younger but as far as I knew they had passed away and their family were running it now.
"Yeah I love it there. Luciana has been great with me. They know that one day I want to open my own place so as well as teaching me skills I never learned at school she's been helping me with the business side of things. They also let me have time off no questions asked if I need it for Carson. They're like family." she mused.
"Luciana is a sweetheart. So was Rosa. She'd be so proud of her grandaughter if she could see how successful she's kept the place. And Jacob, how is he?"
"He's the same as always. Not working at the moment. He quit his last job because they wouldn't give him the night off to go up to Seattle with his friends. He'll never change. He actually has Carson just now. My mom text me a few minutes ago to let me know."
"At least he's spending time with him I suppose." Rosalie mumbled.
"I know, trust me I know." Bella rolled her eyes.
I was just about to ask what that was about when Bella's phone rang.
"I'll take this outside, it's Jacob." she said as she stood from her seat.
"What's all that about with Jacob?" I asked.
"Let's just say that he still thinks and acts like he's in high school despite the fact he has a two year old. Bella has done a great job with her son but she's done it almost on her own." my mother answered as she looked at Bella through the window.
The next thing I knew Bella rushed back inside.
"Alice do you know where Ben lives I need to get Angela's car keys it's Carson." she grabbed her purse.
"No, what's happened?"
"Asshole Jake thought it would be a good idea to leave Carson on the porch alone while he went to get something from inside the house and Carson fell down the steps. He thinks his wrist is broken and he's taking him to the hospital. Angela drove us up here so I don't have a car to get back."
"I could take you" Emmett offered.
"No Emmett. You guys have to leave soon to get home. I'll get my dad to come pick me up."
"No Bella. Edward drove us here this morning. We'll take you back. " my mother stated and started to gather her stuff.
"No, Esme. You guys have ordered food and you're here to spend some time with your family. Plus Edward has somewhere to be." she said as she started dialling on her phone.
"It's not a problem Bella. I can see the space during the week. Let's get you home." I said quickly.
My parents and I stood to leave and Emmett tossed me his spare key to get Bella's things. We quickly went back to the hotel and into the car.
"Bella, would you like me to call the hospital and see if they've made it there yet?" My dad offered.
"Jacob just text me. They've just arrived. I'll call in a little bit once the doctor's had a chance to see him. I can't believe Jacob was so stupid! I am so pissed right now! He is such an immature asshole! Sorry for the language Esme." she quickly apologized.
"Don't you worry sweetheart. He is an asshole. Anybody with an ounce of common sense knows you don't leave a toddler on their own." my mom answered scathingly.
"I honestly can't believe he did this. He's always been unreliable with Carson but he's never been careless. At least not that I know of. I am just so angry that he allowed this to happen."
"That's understandable sweetie. Your son is the most important thing in your life. Jacob has been really irresponsible."
I completely agreed. If I had a kid I couldn't even fathom being responsible for them getting hurt. As much as I wanted to voice my own opinions I kept them to myself. I hadn't even been back in Bella's company for a day yet so I didn't want to maybe offend her by telling her what an ass her kid's dad was. And for some reason I really didn't want to upset her.
Before long we were halfway back and Bella's phone rang.
"How is he?" she asked as soon as the phone was at her ear.
"Okay. I'll be there soon. Maybe another twenty thirty minutes. Tough Jacob, you did this. What do you mean you need to get out of there? Your son hurt himself on your watch. You should want to be with him you ass! I have to go." she snapped her phone closed.
"How is he?" I asked
"He's sleeping right now. They gave him some pain medication. He's just about to go and get an x-ray."
"Why does Jacob want to leave? I mean if that was my boy I would be staying there until he was done." I hoped I hadn't said too much.
"Well of course you would. Any reasonable person would want to be there for their child. I don't know what is wrong with him. He just asked if I would mind if I called my mom to come sit with Carson because he had to get out of there whatever that's supposed to mean. I can't even talk about him right now." she seethed.
"Just relax. I'll get you there as quick as I can." I promised.
We got to the hospital twenty five minutes later. I dropped Bella and my mom off at the door. When we got inside they were still standing at the reception desk.
"Why haven't you been taken back yet?" my dad asked.
"Because there hasn't been anyone here since we came in. So much for responsibility to patients." she huffed.
"I'll find out where he is." my dad said as he went behind the desk.
He checked on the computer, studying the screen while he clicked some buttons.
"Okay, he's in exam room four. He has a fractured wrist. He'll be in a cast for four to six weeks and then he'll be as good as new." my dad said with a smile.
"Will you guys come back with me?" Bella asked quietly.
"Of course we will darling." my mom said as she looped her arm through Bella's.
We followed my dad to the exam room and saw her little boy lying on the bed sleeping while Jacob stared out of the window.
Bella entered first while my mom and I followed. My dad went to his office to pick up some paperwork he wanted to look at when he got home.
"How is he?" Bella asked Jacob.
He turned slowly and when Bella walked over he took a step back. What did he think she was going to do?
"He'll be fine in a few weeks. Hi Mrs Cullen, long time no see Edward." He nodded over to us.
"What the hell happened Jake? You know you have to watch him at all times! What was so important- wait, have you been drinking?" she asked loudly.
Now that I looked again you could see his eyes were bloodshot as though he had a heavy night last night.
"Jeez relax Bella. I had a couple of beers to take the edge off my hangover." I heard my mom gasp.
"So you're telling me that you drank two beers and then decided to drive my son to the hospital? After you let him break his arm? Are you fucking kidding me? What kind of moron are you!"
"For gods sake it was only two, I never got to have the third." he mumbled.
"Is that what you left my son for? So you could go grab another beer?" she spat at him.
His silence answered her question.
I can't believe you! Go Jacob." she said firmly.
"What?" he looked genuinely confused.
"Are you fucking deaf as well as completely stupid? Get the fuck out! And don't expect to see Carson again I've had enough of your shit. This is the last straw." she spat at him.
"You can't keep me from my son Bella." he yelled.
"Yes I can. You ignore him for weeks, you don't pay a dime in child support, you allowed him to break his arm and then drove him drunk to the hospital. I have every right to keep you from him. Now go." she ordered.
"Fine. I'll go for now but we will talk about this." he growled at her as he made for the door.
"And for the record Jacob, he is my son. You have to earn the right to call him yours and you have not done so."she said fiercely.
He stormed out and slammed the door causing Carson to wake up sobbing.
"Momma, I got owie," he cried.
"I know you did baby but you know what? The doctor is gonna come and make it all better for you and then mommy is gonna take you home. You want to watch Nemo when we get home?" she said with fake excitement.
He stopped crying as hard and nodded.
"An queen?" he sniffled.
"Yup and Lightening McQueen too. And after you have something to eat you can have some ice cream too okay baby?"
She sat on the bed beside him and stroked his hair and back, kissing him every now and then. It was quiet for a bit and then Bella sat up again.
"Carson baby, I want you to meet some people. This is Mrs Cullen and Edward. Can you say Hi?"
"Hi." he answered quietly.
My mom went over to the other side of the bed from Bella and sat down.
"Oh you're a such a big boy Carson. Can you say Esme? That's my name."
"Eme."
"That's very good. You see Edward over there? He's my big boy. Can you say Edward?"
"Ewa" he tried.
I laughed.
"Hey buddy." Bella smiled at me.
Even now she as beautiful as I remembered. Before I could get lost in her eyes the door opened and Doctor Brown came in along with my dad.
"Isabella, you're here. Jacob wasn't sure when you'd arrive. Hello again young sir." he said while smiling at Carson.
"Now Carlisle tells me he's filled you in on Carson's break. I'd like him back in four weeks to check his wrist and we'll see about maybe removing his cast. Now how would a blue one sound eh?" he asked Carson, who promptly hid his face against Bella.
"That sounds great Doctor Brown." Bella said over enthusiastically.
The nurse came in to help Doctor Brown with Carson's cast. Me and my parents went outside to wait so that we could take them home.
"Do you think Bella would come over for something to eat before they go home? It would save her from making something and I haven't seen her in a long time." my mom asked.
"I don't know mom. Maybe she'll just want to get her kid home. They've had a rough few hours." I answered while watching for Bella to leave the room.
Eventually they came out and headed towards us. Bella had Carson on her hip and he was leaning his head on her shoulder as he sucked his thumb. He eyed me warily as they got to us but smiled when he saw my mom.
"Sorry we took so long I had to fill out his paperwork. Jacob didn't have Carson's insurance details." she said as she shifted him a bit.
"It's fine Bella. I was wondering if you two would like to come back to the house with us for a bit, get some food before you head home." my mom said.
"I wouldn't want to impose Esme. I can make us something at home." Bella answered as she rubbed Carsons back.
"Nonsense, you wouldn't be an imposition at all. I'll be making something anyway. It just means when you get home you can relax. Edward will drive you home when we're done." my mother insisted.
Bella agreed and we headed out to the car. My father had disappeared just as we left the ER. I could see Bella looking nervous about something as we walked slowly to the car.
"Is everything okay?" I asked her.
"Yeah, it's just that I don't have a car seat for-" she stopped mid sentence as my dad caught up with us.
"I borrowed this from paediatrics. They have some that patients can rent out. I'll bring it back to them tomorrow" he smiled at Bella.
He installed the seat and once Bella had strapped Carson her and my mom climbed in the back beside him. My dad sat in front and we headed for my parents home.
Again, characters are not mine.