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EmPOV
It was now the day of the party. I had a sneaking suspicion Edward and Bella knew about their costumes already. They were awfully calm about it considering how scared Bella was when I mentioned Charlie Brown costumes.
I had decided on Devil and Angel costumes. Edward always saw himself as evil and Bella was his angel. Plus it would be pretty funny seeing a pregnant angel walking around beside a devil.
APOV
It was about an hour before the party was to start and everyone came down in their costumes. Rose and Emmett were Aphrodite and Hercules. Rose was the epitome of a Grecian goddess in her costume. The dress had a low cut neck line with wide straps and gold loop accents. The top of the dress was white with gold piping at the edges and light blue on the bottom with a matching cape. Emmett's costume was made to look like metal Grecian armor with gold accents and the leather sandals with straps up his legs and a red cape. He carried a toy sword and metal cuffs around his wrists and biceps and a metal strip around his head.
Jasper and I looked fabulous as Kenickie and Rizzo. Jasper's costume was plain blue jeans rolled up like they did in the 1950s with black shoes, a blue t-shirt, and black leather jacket. I had on Rizzo's signature look with a black pencil skirt below the knees, black shirt with two buttons undone and the collar popped, and black heals; the outfit was topped off with the pink 'Pink Ladies' leather jacket and sunglasses.
Carlisle and Esme were dressed as a western sheriff and a saloon girl. Carlisle had on a black duster coat with black pants and long sleeve button up white shirt and a red vest with a skinny old-timey bow tie. He had a toy gun in a holster on his hip with black cowboy boots and black Stetson. Esme's dress was a long sleeve black and red corset-style lace top. The skirt was also red and black lace with ruffles down to her ankles with red cowgirl boots and a black cowgirl hat.
Last to come down the stairs were Bella and Edward. Edward was trying to have scowl on his face, but Bella was grinning from ear to ear; and he found it impossible to be angry when she was this happy. He stuck his tongue out at my thought.
It was true, and don't try to deny it. I thought to him and winked. He just winked back. He knew I was right.
Edward and Bella discovered what Emmett was dressing them as. But Edward didn't find out the costume was completed with horns until he pulled it out of the box. Bella, of course, thought it was hilarious.
She came skipping down the stairs and ran straight to Emmett and gave him a hug.
"You did great Emmett; I love these costumes," she said.
Bella's costume was a long sleeveless white dress made out of gauzy material. It was completed with a set of white angel wings.
Edward walked down behind her and shook Em's hand.
"I have to admit it, Em; you did well," Edward agreed.
Edward's costume was black dress pants and a black silk button-up shirt with a lacy cravat and a red silk vest. The outfit was completed with a red cape and, of course, the devil horns.
"Why weren't you guys more worried up until now?" Emmett asked.
"We found out what you had in mind for us and thought it would be fun," Bella said.
"You guys found out! How?" Emmett asked, pouting a little.
"I was so careful not to think about it around Edward," he said, grumbling.
"You forget Em, Bella can read minds now too," Edward said smugly.
"But I thought that was only when she was around you?" Rose said.
"She found out last week that she could do it even when I wasn't around. Evidently you were looking particularly mischievous, Em; and she wanted to read you, and she realized that she could. Her power is growing as her pregnancy progresses; I think she is amazing," he said, still slightly smug.
BPOV
We got to the hospital about ten minutes before the party was to start. Alice, Esme, and Rose had already been by earlier and set up the decorations. They had jack-o-lanterns all over the room, and bats hung from the ceiling. There was a witch's cauldron filled with punch. All kinds of goodies for the children to eat and personalized goody bags filled for them. For the children that couldn't get out of bed, we were going to deliver their goody bags in person and spend some time with them.
There were several different types of games set up; something for each child, no matter what their physical capabilities. We had all kinds of prizes, huge stuffed animals, toy trucks, and Barbie dolls. Anything that we thought the children would enjoy. We had gone all out. It was everything these poor children needed though, considering that they were sick on Halloween.
When the children and their families entered the large conference room set up for the party, they all squealed and gasped. They loved the decorations and went from game to game. Each child received a prize no matter if they won the game or not. This was about making them happy and trying to help them forget they were sick or just had to visit the hospital on Halloween.
Edward and I were standing over in a corner watching the party. Emmett had an arm wrestling booth. He would "wrestle" the children; and when they won, they would pick a prize out of a huge box. The children were delighted at being able to beat such a big man. They would giggle and squeal every time that he would lose quite dramatically.
My attention was brought to the floor by a little girl with a cast on her arm. She was tugging on my dress.
"Hello sweetheart," I smiled sweetly to her. She looked to be about five years old.
"Hey," she said shyly. She then motioned for me to get down to her level. Edward pulled a chair over for me with a gentle smile on his face. I sat down in the chair, and she whispered in my ear.
"Is he really a devil?" she asked kind of nervously.
"Oh no!" I whispered back, even though Edward and every vampire in the room could hear us loud and clear.
"He is the sweetest, most wonderful man I know. That is just his costume," I told her.
"I told my brother, but he kept on saying he was. 'Sides he is way to pretty to be a devil," she said kind of shyly, her face turning pink. She glanced up at Edward, and he winked at her. She giggled and ran back to her mother who was sitting at a table.
"That was too cute," I giggled.
"She is right though. You are way too pretty to be a devil. I tried to tell you, but I am glad you finally believe me," I said.
"I will tell you what I do believe. I believe that you love me, and you are far too good to love someone evil. So if you love me, I must not be an evil soulless monster," he said as he hugged me and gave me a gentle peck on the cheek.
I smiled and leaned into his embrace. I was happy that he finally believed what I had been telling him for two years.
The party was huge success. After the party was over, we went around to all the children who couldn't get out of bed and gave them their goody bags. We even stayed and helped pass out candy to some of the trick-or-treaters that came by the hospital.
After all was said and done, it had been a great day. Now I was ready to go home and relax with my husband.
EPOV
It had been a delightful experience spending time with the kids at the hospital. They craved and loved the attention they got. I thoroughly enjoyed seeing Bella interact with them. I got a wonderful glimpse into the future of what it would be like when she became a mother to our own child. I could hardly wait. I had to remind myself daily it was only a few more months and our daughter would be here.
After the party was over and everything was cleaned up, we went home. Bella was tired and wanted to relax, so I ran us a bubble bath; and we got in the tub for a while. After the bath, we got ready for bed.
We were in bed watching TV when Bella turned to face me. I could tell by the look on her face that she had something on her mind. I couldn't tell what because she had her shield up.
"What is on that gorgeous mind, my love?" I asked her.
"I was thinking Edward that it won't be long until this little one will be born, and we have yet to talk about names for her," she said.
"Yes, that's true baby, so do you have some in mind?" I asked her.
I had thought about it some, but nothing I came up with stuck or seemed right.
"Well, I was thinking we could name her after our parents. I was playing around with your human mother's name and my mother's name, but then I got to thinking that I didn't want to leave Esme out," she explained.
"Yes, I see where you are coming from; and I agree. So what did you come up with so far?" I asked.
"It's kind of a mouthful, but it's unique like our baby; and it's pretty too. How does Renesmee Carlie Cullen sound to you?" she asked.
I stayed quiet and let the name roll over in my head for a moment before I felt my face break into a smile.
"I love it, angel," I told her as I brought her as close to me as possible.
I kissed her sweetly, then pulled away to look in her eyes.
"What made you decide on that particular name though?" I asked, wanting to know because Bella's mind had always fascinated me.
"I put my human mom's and our vampire mom's names together for her first name, then I put my human dad's and our vampire dad's names together," she explained.
"It's perfect for her, love; and like you said unique, just like her," I said and kissed her again.
We talked a little longer. But when Bella couldn't suppress anymore yawns, I began humming her lullaby; and soon, she was sleeping soundly.
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