Chapter 16

BPOV

When we pulled up in front of my house, I jumped out, inviting Alice and Rose inside. They helped me with my bags. Charlie greeted us at the door.

"Oh, the famous Cullen sisters are here, I see. You two are all Bella talks about," Charlie said. I blushed.

"I'm going to go put these bags up," I said. I would have to take two trips with all the bags that I had.

"Oh, Esme dropped Sophie off about an hour ago, Bells. She's upstairs sleeping," Charlie said.

"Okay, thanks, Dad," I said.

Alice and Rose followed Charlie into the kitchen as I headed upstairs. I opened my door and saw a wonderful sight in front of me.

Edward had Sophie laying on his chest, fast asleep. She had his shirt fisted in her tiny hands. He was looking down at her with love in his eyes. He looked up when I sat next to him on the bed.

"Hey," I said, reaching over carefully and kissing him on the lips.

"Hey," he whispered.

"How was hunting?" I asked.

"Same, same. How was shopping?" he asked, smirking. I grimaced.

"Don't remind me. I'll be right back. I have to get the rest of the bags," I said, getting up. He smirked and I stuck my tongue out at him.

I went downstairs, but stopped on the steps when I heard what Charlie was telling Alice and Rose.

"I really want to thank you guys," Charlie said.

"What for?" Alice asked.

"You and your family have brought out a side of Bella I haven't seen in a long time. She's finally happy again. She's the old Bella," Charlie said.

I felt a little guilty, knowing I shut my parents out. I sat down on the stairs, wanting to hear the rest.

"We're glad we could help," Rose said.

"I was honestly scared. Renee and I were going to have to put her in a hospital. She was like….a zombie," Charlie said.

"What do you mean?" Alice asked.

"Has Bella told you about Sophie's father?" Charlie asked.

"Just that he was murdered," Alice said.

"That's it?" Charlie asked. I guess Alice and Rose nodded because he continued.

"Did she tell you that Sophie had a twin?" Charlie asked. I stopped breathing. Images of that day clouded my vision. Tears ran down my face. It was all my fault.

"What?" Rose and Alice asked together, both clearly shocked.

"Yep. Sophie had a twin. A little boy. Cutest little baby boy I've ever seen," Charlie said.

"What happened?" Alice asked.

"When Bella was about eight months pregnant, there was an accident. She blames herself. It was horrible. It wasn't her fault. She was with her mother, driving to go see Phil, her stepfather, at a baseball game. Bella was driving, and her mother was in the passenger seat. They were at a red light. It turned green, and Bella started across the intersection. There was another driver, who was drunk, didn't stop at the red light, and hit Bella on her side. Shards of glass went flying, and one went into Bella's stomach, on the side that Sophie's twin was on, the little boy," Charlie said, sadly.

I touched the small scar that was a reminder that my little boy was no longer with me.

"Oh, no," Rose gasped.

"She was rushed to the hospital. Her mother was fine, just a little bruised, but Bella was in worst shape. The shard had pierced the little boys lungs. They operated immediately. They saved Sophie, but they told her the little boy wouldn't last long. He was premature, and the glass cut his lung too much, just barely missing his heart. He only lived for six hours before he died in Bella's arms. I've never felt so helpless in all my life as they took the little thing away from her. She screamed and cried, and threw a fit, screaming to bring her little boy back. I think his death was the final straw for her. She had already lost Edward, and losing that baby just set her off," Charlie said.

"Oh, my," Alice said, sounding like she wanted to cry.

I was too lost in the past to understand what I was doing. I couldn't hear anymore of it. I had to get away from the horrible memories.

I lurched to my feet and booked it out of the door, not even bothering to close it behind me. I took off into the forest, trying to outrun the memories. But no matter how far or how fast I ran, the memories overtook my mind.

I was barely conscious of the cold arms that caught me as I fell to the ground. The owner fell with me, as I held my head, trying to get the memories out.

"Bella, ssh. I'm here, sweetheart. Ssh," I heard an angel say, trying to soothe me. He pulled my hands away and pulled my head to his chest.

"My fault. It's all my fault," I sobbed, tears soaking into his shirt.

"Ssh, Bella. It's not your fault," Edward tried to soothe me again. I looked up at him with my blurry eyes.

"It is my fault. If I had looked before crossing that damn intersection, then I would have seen him coming. Our little boy would be here right now," I sobbed.

Edward wiped my tears, but it was useless, because more tears fell down after them.

"Oh, love, but here with us. Right here," Edward said, touching where my heart was beating fast.

"But it's my fault. I killed him," I sobbed again.

"Oh, Bella," Edward said, pulling me tighter to his chest. "You didn't kill him. It's not your fault. If you want to blame someone, blame that drunk driver. I swear, if I could, I would strangle him until he turned blue. But, Bella, it's not your fault. Look at me," Edward said, pulling my chin up gently, so I could look at him.

"It's not your fault, Bella. It never was and never will be your fault," he said.

"But if I had looked-"

"No, Bella. The guy was drunk. You had the right of way, it's his fault. Just because you didn't look doesn't make you a murderer. You are so sweet and loving. You are a perfect mother to Sophie, and I know that if our son was still here, you would be a perfect mother to him, too. You love him and he loves you. He is always looking down on us from where he is. He won't want you to blame yourself because it's not your fault. Bella, please hear me when I say that," Edward pleaded, looking to be on the verge of tears himself, if that were possible.

"I'm sorry," I whispered. Edward wrapped me in his arms and I buried my head in the crock of his neck.

"Do you believe me?" he asked, quietly.

I nodded, wordlessly.

"Just hold me, please," I whimpered, as I started sobbing again.

Edward held me as close as possible and didn't let go. I don't know how long we were out there, but eventually, I fell asleep in Edward's arms.

Okay guys, let's clear some things up!! I'm not demanding reviews out of you guys in exchange for chapters!! When you guys meet the goal I set for you all, that lets me know that you all are actually reading my story and actually care!! It makes me really happy that you all review!! So, let's make a truce!! From now on, even if you all don't meet the goal I ask for on the reviews, I'll still update. It'll just take me a little longer to do, especially these last 4 weeks of school that's left for me, but this summer, I should be updating at least twice a week, whenever I get a free day!! So, I was going to update last weekend (as in the weekend of May 1st), but it was prom and I went!! It was awesome!! I'm all sore now from dancing so much!! Me and my friend were dancing very provacitevly (I think that's how you spell that word) and we were having fun!! My friend is a girl, and no, I'm not a lesbo. I'm straight, no offense to anyone out there!! But I had a blast!! We had to go under lockdown at one point because the roads were all flooded!! You've all heard about the tornados that have been hitting the South and killing tons of people, right?? Well, I'm in the South, and it's been a crazy weekend!! Friday, I didn't update because we had 6 tornado warnings around my area in 1 night!! I'm not exaggerating!! And Saturday was prom!! Sunday I had a splitting headache and could barely move from my bed!! I think someone spiked the water!! Haha!! No, I just partied too hard, no I did not get drunk!! So, I think I'm free this weekend, so I should update!! And OME!! Did you guys see the new Eclipse trailer 2 Fridays ago on Ophra?? I rushed home from school and made it with 10 minutes to spare!! I totally freaked out when it came on!! I went back to school that Monday and gushed with my friends!! We're die hard Twilight fans!! I don't know about you, but I'm definately keeping my eyes on Carlisle in this movie!! Sorry Edward, but did you see Carlisle's bicep?? That was freaking huge!! Where was THAT the last 2 movies?? Maybe we'll get lucky and a newborn will rip Carlisle's shirt off!! Haha!! Hey, a girl can dream!! :) So, now you all know Bella's secret now!! Some of you picked it up in the last chapter!! Don't hate me!! He is needed later on in the story, and don't worry, you guys will be very happy with the outcome of the end of the story!! Just be patient with me, and just so you know, I'm not giving ANYTHING away!! Love you guys!! Review!! ~Taylor~