Disclaimer: Twilight and the characters belong to Stephenie. Only this little plotline is mine.
Edward and his wife Tanya are having trouble conceiving. Bella is in desperate need for money so she can finish her degree.
The Surrogate
Chapter 12
EPOV
I was at a loss as to how to comfort my wife who continued to sob in the arms of Dr. Carmen. I touched her shoulder but she shrunk from my touch. This was bad and it seemed as though she was laying all of the blame for our infertility at my feet. That bothered me to no end.
"Tan, this isn't the end of the world you know. We can always adopt or something…" Was I really interested in adopting? How strong is our commitment to each other? It seemed to fade after each failed attempt to get pregnant. I had wondered more than once whether Tanya was in love with me or my money and the stature that came from belonging to one of the wealthiest families in Seattle. She certainly knew how to spend it!
"No, no Edward, you just don't understand! I've got to get to Alistair…um, Dr. Stuart. Edward take me to him." Tanya sobbed standing shakily and leaning heavily on my arm. She held a hanky to her nose. That damned interfering therapist enraged me. Was I jealous that she seemed to need him more than me? Not really. The man just kept encouraging Tanya's ongoing determination to conceive and now this final blow has left her heartbroken. It had to stop.
We drove in silence after Tanya placed an emergency call to Dr. Stuart's exchange. She sniffled softly. I took her hand trying to convey that I felt her pain.
I helped Tanya out of the car once we'd arrived and escorted her to the doctor's office.
"You can go Edward. I will be a while."
"Are you sure Tan? I don't mind waiting."
"Please, Edward. I just need to talk this through with Dr. Stuart. I'll call you later or maybe just grab a cab." Still, I hesitated not liking the idea of leaving her alone and distraught. She waved me off dismissively. I pecked her cheek and reluctantly watched her walk into his office.
At a loss with what to do I remembered that I wanted to check in with Carlisle. I strode purposefully back to the car and drove to campus.