Here it is the last full chapter! I will be posting a short epilogue over the weekend that will lead on to the sequel. Thank again for all reviews and alerts.

BPOV

I sat at the table drinking my tea and thinking back over our vacation. It had been a fantastic week. Everyday we spent either at the beach or the pool messing around with Carson and then we would have a nice dinner and a walk along the sand before we went back and put Carson down for the night. We spent every night making love usually several times. I don't know what had came over us, we couldn't get enough of each other, even more than usual.

I was waiting for Rosalie and Alice to come over. They wanted to see our vacation pictures. I wondered how Rose was. Her and Emmett had their appointment yesterday at the fertility specialist.

I knew Alice would be as hyper as ever. Her and Jasper had decided on a wedding date, January twenty eighth. She wanted a winter wedding but said they didn't want to have a christmas wedding. She was in full on planning mode right now. I hadn't seen her since we had been home but I had already had umpteen conversation regarding dresses and venues. Rosalie said they had decided the day after our wedding and she was driving her crazy already.

Edward and Carson were out fishing with my dad and Billy right now. Carson talked about it the whole time we were away so with it being semi okay weather this weekend they had decided to go. I thought it might be awkward with Billy being there. Carson had been playing with a couple of kids at the pool and when he heard them call out for their daddy he done the same to Edward and it seems to have stuck, he's been daddy ever since. And Edward has been walking around grinning like a fool. Edward had text and said he did it in front of Billy and it was fine whatever that means.

I heard Alice rambling on before they even came in the front door.

"So if I go with the cream, claret and black it will be elegant and classic and I can get you and Bella beautiful floor length gowns and"

"Jesus Alice can you stop for like ten minutes!" I heard Rose snap.

It wasn't like her to snap at Alice. She was so used to her she had learned to kind of tune her out after a while and even when she didn't she just let her go until she was finished.

I left the kitchen and went out into the hallway where they were coming in. Alice had a look of shock on her face and Rosalie looked pissed.

"You two want something to drink? Tea, coffee, juice?" I offered.

"Can I have some water Bella?" Alice asked quietly.

"I'll have some coffee please." Rosalie said behind her as she looked at her phone.

We went back to the kitchen and they sat at the island while I got their drinks. I shot Alice a questioning look as I passed her a bottle of water and she shrugged her shoulders. I fixed Rose's coffee and passed it to her before sitting down.

"So hows everything over at the store?" I asked Alice as Rosalie scowled at her coffee.

"Good. Hunter is working out really well. And we've had a few brides in who've ordered some of the designs we drew for you. We actually had one girl ask for the same design as you but with a burnt orange sash instead of the navy."

"That's good. I'm just glad I got to wear it first. I got our proofs back in the mail. Ryan did an excellent job."

"Ooh, can we see them?" Alice asked.

"Sure. If you want any copies just write down the numbers and I'll add them in. Edward and I are getting them all put into an album. There's a great one of the three of us so we're going to get a framed copy of that for the living room. Did I tell you about Carson calling Edward daddy?" I asked.

"Edward did. He called me the day after you two got back and said that-"

"Can't we have a conversation that doesn't revolve around either children or fucking weddings? That's all we talk about. We are three highly intelligent women and yet every time we're together that's all we talk about. I'm going home. I'd rather spend my time doing something else than talking about colours for a wedding that's almost a whole god damn year away. If your brains ever engage into a proper conversation give me a call" Rosalie spat out, grabbed her bag and left.

Alice and I looked at each other in shock. I didn't want to say anything in case Rose still hadn't said anything about the appointment yesterday. After a minute I got the pictures and spent some time with Ali looking over them. After she left I decided to go over to Rosalie's. She opened the door with red rimmed eyes and immediately burst into tears.

I pulled her into my arms and guided her inside to the sofa where I sat and let her cry it out. When she eased up a little I went into the kitchen and got her some water and tissues. I went in and handed them to her and she sipped the water quietly and wiped her tears. I sat there not really sure whether to speak or not but she beat me to it.

"We had our appointment yesterday. It didn't go well." she said.

"What happened? I didn't think they would do much at your first appointment." I said.

"We had our first appointment just before your wedding. They wanted to test Em first, you know, because it's less invasive. He just had to make nice with a cup." she smiled sadly.

"We went yesterday to get his results. Apparently he has a low sperm count, that's why we're having problems. The doctor started telling us our options and he just stood up and walked out. I went after him and he started ranting about how I should just go and find a guy to knock me up and come back when it was done. We got in a huge fight and he left. I just left him because I was hurt and angry and I figured he would just go to his parents house or maybe Ali and J's. Instead he went to the bar and got trashed and stayed there the night.

I called Esme this morning and when she told me she hadn't heard from him Carlisle went looking for him and then took him back to their place to sober up. As soon as he had some sleep and a shower he was all business as usual, ordering more stock for the bar and working over there to get everything done for the opening on Friday. I went over there before I came to your place and he basically said he was fine he'd just have to deal with it but if I couldn't I knew where the door was. I just don't know what to do. If we can't have our own kid we could adopt or something but he won't even talk to me. The doctor wants us to go back in a couple of weeks to talk things over but I don't think he'll go." she said through more tears.

"Oh honey, I'm so sorry. Maybe once he has a few days to adjust to the news, it's a big thing for a guy not to be able to have a kid. Maybe he feels emasculated or feels that you'll look at him differently or something. Do you want me to have Edward talk to him?" I asked.

"No. I think it'll just make it worse if he thinks everyone knows. I'm just, I feel like everything is spinning out of control. I mean you hear of horny teenage boys knocking up their girlfriends all the time without so much as a second thought, people have accidents all the time and yet we've tried for more than two years and nothing. It's just not fair." she cried.

"I know sweetie." I held her while she cried some more.

After a couple of hours of crying and talking she looked a little better.

"Look, why don't I call Edward and tell him I'm having dinner here and he can sort him and Carson out?"

"No it's fine. I'd rather be here alone in case he comes home."

"Okay. I'm going to head out but I'll call you in a little while okay." I hugged her again and let myself out.

I could kick Emmett's ass! I know he must be so messed up right now but the one person he could and should be talking to, he's alienating. I knew I had done the same thing with Edward but it had taught me that running and hiding did nothing to help a situation. Before I knew what I was doing, I started heading in the direction of the bar. Emmett's truck was parked outside. He was sitting at the bar when I got inside.

"Hey B, how was the honeymoon? Sorry I haven't been over to see you guys yet but I've been run ragged trying to get this place ready for Friday. You guys are coming right?" he asked.

"Hey Em. The honeymoon was amazing. Yes we will be here on Friday with bells on. Can I talk to you for a second?" I asked as I took a seat beside him.

"Sure, what's up? Eddie stopped putting out already?" he joked but straightened up when he saw I wasn't laughing.

"It's not about us. It's actually about Rosalie." I answered.

His shoulder sagged then.

"She told you? I thought she would keep it between us. It's not really anyone else's business." he said quietly.

"I know that. It's not like she told everyone. He had mentioned to Edward and I at the wedding that you guys had an appointment. She came over to my place this morning and then stormed out after snapping at Ali and I. I went over to see her and she was crying her eyes out. He just needed someone to talk to and I can assure you it won't go any further. I just want to be there for you guys. You were there for Edward and I when we needed it." I replied.

"Was she really bad?" he asked sadly.

"Quite frankly yes. She wants to talk to you about everything but you keep leaving her. I think she feels you pulling away from her. Talk to me Emmett. What are you thinking?" I asked softly.

"I just, getting your wife pregnant goes without saying. It's something every guy expects to be able to do. I always pictured a little boy with my dark hair and Rose' blue eyes, a little girl with her blond hair and my brown eyes. Now we can't have that." he shrugged.

"You don't know that for sure. Rosalie said the doctor wanted to talk to you guys about options so maybe there is still a chance. You just need to talk to her Emmett. She's the one going through this with you. You need to get through this together. Do you really need to be here tonight?2 I asked.

"Nah. I was just going over a few things. I can do it tomorrow. Thanks Bella. And about you not saying anything to anyone, I don't mind of you tell Edward. Just tell him to keep it to himself."

"Okay Em. Now get your ass home to your wife," I said sternly.

"Will do B. Thank you." he hugged me.

"No problem. Tell Rose I'll call her tomorrow."

"Will do." I smiled at him and headed home to my boys.

By the time I got there Carson was in the tub and him and Edward were playing with his boats and ducks.

"Hey baby, where were you?" he asked.

"Long story. I'll tell you over dinner. You good here?" I asked.

"Sure am. Carson here ate with your dad so I'll put him down when we're done here." he smiled at me.

"Okay baby. Night baby boy." I said as I kissed him and headed downstairs.

I made some pasta with sauce I had in the freezer. I threw a garlic loaf in the oven and ten minutes later dinner was ready. I set the table and poured some wine while I waited for Edward. He came down a few minutes later in sweats and a wife beater looking as hot as ever.

"Something smells good. Carson is out like a light. I think all the fresh air tired him out. We'll have to send him out on the boat more often." he laughed.

"How was today? Billy didn't give you any grief did he, over the whole daddy thing?" I asked.

"No. We picked him up and must've been about two seconds from his house when Carson piped up with 'Can I have juice daddy?'. I immediately looked at Billy and he kind of tensed but didn't say anything. Once we were getting everything out of the car your dad walked ahead with Carson while I pushed Billy and he said that it was weird to hear him call someone else daddy but that Jacob had given that right away. He said he was happy Carson had me. I was shocked." he laughed.

"Wow. I thought he would've pitched a fit. I guess he knows that to be in Carson's life he has to deal with it."

"Maybe. So where were you today?" he asked.

"Oh I have a long day. It started this morning when the girls came over. Before they were even in the house Rosalie about bit the head off of Alice. Then Ali and I were talking about Carson calling you daddy and she flipped. She snapped at us and stormed out. Once Ali left I went over there and she broke down. Apparently her and Em had testing done and when they went to their appointment yesterday they got the results. The problem is with Emmett. He took it really badly. He stormed out of the doctors office and when they got home he told Rose to go and find someone else to knock her up and come home when she was. Then he stormed out and spent the night getting drunk by himself at the bar. Your dad picked him up yesterday morning and after he slept it off he headed straight back there and worked all day ignoring Rose. I went over there before I came home and talked to him."

"Jesus. No wonder he's fucked up but I thought he would've handled it a bit better than that. Then again who know how you would deal with that. Where is he now?" he asked.

"When I left he was going home to talk to Rosalie. Rose said to me the doctor wants them to go back and go over their options. I just feel so bad for them. They would make the best parents. It's not fair." I said.

"I know it's not. Especially when you thin of some of the fuck ups that have kid with no problems and then neglect them. Maybe we should go over tomorrow or the next day, see if they want to talk. I'm taking it it's only us who know?" he asked.

"Yeah, maybe. I think they may need sometime alone to deal with it though. I had told Rose I'd call her tonight but when Em said he was going home I told him to tell her I'd call tomorrow instead. I'll text her in a bit just to check in."

We finished our dinner and then settled on the couch to watch TV. When we went upstairs to go to bed I went to check on Carson and Edward came with me. We watched him sleep for a few minutes before we went to bed. Once we were settled we were laying facing each other.

"I feel so lucky to have Carson. I know technically he's not mine but I still thank god for bringing both of you to me." Edward said quietly.

"We're lucky to have you too." I said as I stroked his cheek.

"When do you think we'll try for more kids?" he asked.

"I'm not sure. I was going to suggest I came off my pill at the end of this month and start trying next month. I figured if I'm seriously going to open a business I'd wan to have a baby first before the craziness hits. But now, I feel like if I got pregnant it would be like rubbing salt on the wound."

"I know. But then again, I don't think we should put our life on hold. I mean realistically, how many more children do you want?" he asked.

"How many do you want to give me?" I ask him back.

"Truthfully? I would love another two, at least. What about you?"

"I thought two. Then if we want any more we can talk about it then."

"Okay. So say we get pregnant this year and the baby is born early to middle of next year. How much time would you want to wait until you start plane on the bakery?"

"I was thinking that I would want to enjoy my babies first year at least but that I could do things like make my plans and maybe find a place while I was at home with the baby. Maybe aim to open when the baby is about a year and half two."

"Okay. So then you'd need the place running efficiently before we could even think about getting pregnant again. That could take a while. Say another year year and a half, our first baby will already be three. We;ll both be around thirty. If we plan to have at least one more maybe more we don't have much time. I want to be younger as opposed to older when I have them. I don't want to be in my late thirties before we have our third child. If we put off having the first baby it knocks everything else out. Now I'm not naïve enough to think everything's going to magically fall into place like that but we don't know how long it will take us to conceive. Then if we're older when we try again it could take longer still. I think we should go with what you thought, start trying next month. Do we have to wait until next month?" he asked as I thought it all over.

"They recommend that you wait a month after you come off the pill. I think they say if you fall pregnant your first cycle there's more chance of multiples and I don't know about you but one baby is enough at a time for me, especially when we already have Carson."

"Yeah one at a time would be better." he replied.

"You know what that means though right? You'll have to wrap it before you tap it for a month." I giggled.

"Oh my god I am cutting you off from Emmett!" he laughed.

"What can I say. He's rubbing off on me."

"I should be the only one rubbing anywhere near you. Now how about we start practising?" he wiggled his eyebrows and I barely had time to laugh before he launched himself on top of me.

It was a good night!

As always, characters aren't mine. Hope you enjoyed!