PRM ch40

A/n: Thank you all so much for the well wishes and concern for my mother. She is well and resting at the hospital. I appreciate all of you more than you could even know.

Now, there has been a lot of mixed reactions to the past few chapters...but, just know that our poor Batteredward is in good hands...

Read on...

BPOV

I stood outside the hospital room with Esme, Alice, my dad and Embry. The doctors examined Jake and Carlisle.

Edward was still in police custody but we had been told that they would simply transport him to the psychiatric facility for assessment and observation. At this point, no charges had been filed but we had no way to know for sure if they would actually charge him later.

Right now, we just needed to know if Carlisle and Jake would be okay. Apparently, the drug that she gave them was just a paralytic drug, but the side effects could be fatal if wasn't reversed and or treated quickly.

The paramedics expressed concern that Carlisle had suffered a heart attack as well as the possibility that he had internal injuries due to the beating that he took.

They had administered a drug to reverse the paralysis on both of them, so now it was just a matter of time while we all played the waiting game.

Tanya had been confirmed dead at the scene. It was so sad that this morbid thought made us all thankful. It showed the depravity that was her life that no one mourned her loss or even cared that she was gone. The two friends of hers that were in custody had confirmed everything that we had already found out. So, we were well on the way to being able to put that part of this whole ordeal to rest.

Ben walked out of the room and ran a hand through his hair before he looked over at me and sighed. He started to walk towards us as Esme grabbed both mine and Alice's hands. It was obvious that she needed comfort and support. To be honest, I think we did as well.

"Let's go find somewhere to sit and talk." He said as he took in all of our worried faces. I nodded and gripped Esme's hand tighter as we followed him down the hall to a small, private waiting area. It felt nice to have my dad there, even though he had yet to say a word or offer his advice. His presence was enough.

"We gave them each a dose of Sugammadex to act as a reversing agent for the drug that the police brought in. They were both paralyzed as you all know, so now it's just a waiting game."

He let out a deep breath and palmed his faced before he looked at Esme, "We're watching Carlisle very closely because he's coded twice already. Our main concern now is to stop him from going into tachycardia. If that happens he'll suffer from a heart attack and possibly have to go in for surgery."

"And Jake?" Esme's concern were evident in her tears and question.

"He seems to be more stable than your husband. Probably because of his age and physical health being that of a younger man. So far, he's responded a little quicker to the medicine than Dr. Cullen." He patted Esme on the knee and stood up as my dad stood to shake his hand.

"Now, Bella, you need to get checked out. I can see the bruise and that knot on your forehead doesn't look so good." Ben's stern doctor voice clear as he spoke his desires to me.

"I'm fine, really. Nothing worse than a good workout." I replied before I heard my dad clear his throat.

"Bella, get up and go let them check you out, or I will carry you in there myself." Charlie made it clear that he meant what he said so I turned to Esme.

"Come with me, please?" I asked quietly.

"Of course, dear. Alice and I will both go with you." She said as she squeezed my hand.

I leaned into her and felt her hand let go of mine as her arm came up around my shoulder, "Thank you, Bella. You saved my family tonight." Her words were whispered in my ear as tears fell from both of our eyes. We embraced one another, then Alice's arms went around both of us. The three of us huddled in a hug and cried.

These people were my family now, I realized. I would forever be tied to them, just as they were to me.

We all walked out of the little room and followed Ben down the hall towards a room where I was instructed to sit on the table.

Esme's cell phone began to ring and she was hesitant to open it because it was probably the press. So, Charlie took it from her and answered it.

"Charlie Swan." His voice was all business and I had never loved my dad more than in that minute. He hardly knew the Cullen's but he immediately went into protective mode for them. It must run in the family because it seemed the Cullen's had some untraceable tie to all the remaining Swans.

He walked out of the room and shut the door behind him as the doctor began to exam me.

Just as he finished his examination my dad walked back into the room with a heavy face.

"What is it, dad? Is it Edward?" I asked, I needed to know that he was okay.

He walked over and stood in so that he faced all three of us, "He's suffered from a nervous breakdown. They've had to sedate him but he appeared to be better after his sedation. However, he had asked for you, Bella. The DA approved you a visit so as long as you do not do or say anything to him that might jeopardize the case." He scratched the back of his head before he looked toward Esme.

"I'm sorry, but you still aren't allowed to visit just yet. I pushed for it but until they've made their decision on whether or not to charge him with anything, they simply won't allow it." His frustration evident as he spoke.

"It's okay, Charlie. You tried and at least Bella will be able to see him. That will comfort him greatly, I know. Our girl will make sure that he's okay and that's all that matters right now." Esme said softly as she smiled and took my hand again.

Ben cleared his throat, "Bella, I think you're fine other than a few bumps and bruises. I'm concerned that you might have a mild concussion though. I'd like to keep you for observation over night, but in light of the news you've just received, I know you won't stay here. So, as long as you let your father drive you and you don't stay alone tonight, I'm fine to discharge you now." As he spoke he glanced at Charlie who already shook his head in agreement.

Twenty minutes later I sat beside Charlie in his cruiser as we drove to the Community Psychiatric Hospital so I could check on Edward.

Once we got security clearance I was led to his room. They had him restrained and he looked so miserable as he slept in that hospital bed. I walked in and stood beside him as I let my eyes rake over his long form,. I felt an inexplicable need to check him out for myself.

I couldn't resist the need to touch him any longer, so I reached out my hand and swept his hair off of his face. He was so beautiful and had such a caring heart, I only hoped that he pulled through this okay. It would kill me if we lost him, mentally or physically.

"Bella?" He whispered as my fingers stroked his cheeks.

"Yes, Edward, it's me." I whispered as those beautiful green eyes slowly opened to look at me.

"I was so worried about you and no one would tell me where you were." He said as he closed his eyes again.

"Shhh, baby, I'm right here. You just sleep." I told him as I found his hand and threaded our fingers together.

I knew without a doubt I had falled in love with him...and that scared me.

Would he ever be able to love?

Would he even want to?

"Bella?" His voice was hoarse as he spoke.

"Mmmhmmm." I replied as my fingers absently stroked along his cheek.

"Thank you for rescuing me." His voice was barely above a whisper.

I couldn't fight the tears that fell.

"You never have to thank me, Edward. You were worth it." I replied as he snuggled deeper into his pillow and allowed the drugs to take him back under.

He was finally free.

A/n: Next update should be Wednesday or Thursday...

I know that there is still a lot to be explained, it will be trust me;)

See ya in a few days, Kyla