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Invited Part Two

'Bella be careful. You could fall.' Esme scolded rushing to hold the wonky chair that Bella was stood upon. In a few short hours it would be Emmett's birthday party and they were nowhere near ready. Edward had had his check up and everything seemed to be going well. Said man was helping Jasper set up for their band.
'It's only a few feet.' Bella sighed as she finished tacking up the last banner to the wall. Although she protested Esme helped her down.
'Yes but for my grandbaby that's like a few hundred.' Esme warned but Bella just grinned in happiness; it was the first time she had referred to the baby as her kin. Before she knew it she was crying. Esme chuckled and pulled her into a loving hug 'What else would they be?' She rubbed her stomach softly.

'Women.' Jasper shook his head before going back to setting up the speakers. Edward however watched the exchange with a smile patting his back pocket absentmindedly. They'd gone for the first scan only the day before and paid for several copies. Once the party was over and only the family remained they planned to hand them out. Jasper watched his brother shaking his head 'I'm surprised you were born with a cock.'
'At least mines in use.' Edward stated grabbing himself for show and going into the kitchen for a drink ignoring his sibling's glare. In the kitchen Edward grabbed a glass and poured some Pepsi and popped in some ice; he'd pay for it when he woke up tomorrow though. Leaning back against the counter he mused on what he said to his brother. He had only had sex with Bella a few times to insure the pregnancy but that was almost three months ago now. A big part of him was upset by that, not the fact that they weren't at it but because the relationship had backtracked to friends. Edward wanted Grape, as they had nicknamed the foetus, to have a real mother and father even if just for a short time. Even if Grape would go the majority of his or her life biologically fatherless those first few months should be special and filled with happiness. Opening the "Mary Poppins draw" as Bella called it Edward shifted things around until he found his "The List" note pad. However instead of a week space he made that page a weekend page.

Get drunk

(Then afterwards)

Speak with Bella about after Grape

Get Rosalie and Emmett together

Edward read over those a few times. To anyone glancing at the pad the list would seem easily completed however he knew it to be lengthy; especially the latter. After what happened with Royce, Rosalie had been extremely wary of men; even of her own kin. The only man she trusted indefinitely was their Father Carlisle. Unbeknownst to Rosalie when he had founded out that Royce wanted nothing to do with his daughter or her child Carlisle had tracked him down. Known to be a very calm, accepting and gentle man it had been a shock to Edward, Jasper, Esme and Bella the night Carlisle disappeared and came home a day later with well over £100 grand cash in a breifcase and a broken hand. Only Esme truely knew what had happened that night to the 30 year old banker Royce King and the others never wanted to know. Edward shook his head of that memory and whispered a little prayer that it would work out and his sister would put the past behind and be happy. He groaned but laughed, Jasper was right; how was he born with a cock?

Esme and Bella sat at the dining room table with their feet up. They'd finished decorating the apartment with both pictures of Emmett from birth to 25 and banners galore.
'I could do with a foot rub.' Bella laughed sipping her warm glass of Orange juice; something she had been craving, everyone else looked away feeling sick.
Esme nodded her eyes closed 'Shame Carlisle isn't here he gave me the best throughout all three of my pregnancies.' Bella blinked
'Three?' Esme's eyes opened and she sighed 'Yes I had a still born between the boys and Rosalie. Another little girl in fact but the boys weren't old enough to remember.' A wave of sadness hit her face but she smiled through; all life precious even within the womb 'We called her Bree after the cheese. Only because that's what we ate before she was conceived.' Both women laughed even though sad 'She's buried at the local Church in Forks. Carlisle and I visit her four or five times a year.'
'What happened to cause it?' Bella asked softly not wanting to force her.
'I was decorating the Christmas tree while the boys were at work and preschool. It was meant to be a surprise but the ladders gave way and I fell. By the time Carlisle came home it was too late...' Both women withdrew to their thoughts for a moment Bella now realising Emse's anguish when she stood on the chair.
'I'll be extra careful for your grandbaby.' Bella promised leaning over to hug her second mother who hugged back.
'I know you will. I see how well you look after my son.' She whispered 'And I thank you so much for that Bella; for everything.'
'Uh mom?' Jasper asked leaning against the door jamb. Esme straightened herself patting Bella's arm 'Edward's gone for a nap, I've set up so I'm gona head off ok?'
'Sure but be back by seven with you group to set up.' He made a face 'Band then just be back.'
'Sure sure.' He waved goodbye and headed out.
'Well we'd best get on with the food.' Bella said getting to her feet again.