Chapter Fifty One
Jasper
It didn't sink in right away, Bella...a baby...then I realized what had happened. Edward had raped her and she had become pregnant. The bastard would pay for that, but later. For now I was in a really difficult position because the look Charlie gave me told its own tale. He thought I was the father of that baby and he was livid.
"I think you and I need to talk later" he said coldly.
"Would you like to see her Jasper?" asked the Doctor, I nodded and followed him out.
As I passed Charlie he grabbed my arm.
"Make the most of this visit son because I'll make sure you never get anywhere near her again. And you and I are still going to have that talk." I nodded and went upstairs to the I.C unit to see my Bella.
Charlie
If Jasper thought this was the end of the matter he was sadly mistaken. He and I were going to have a serious man to man talk. As I followed them upstairs I saw Dr Cullen walking towards me,
"I'm so sorry Chief Swan. They called me when Bella was brought in. I'm sure she will pull through. Her injuries are bad but not necessarily life threatening in someone of her age."
I brushed past him, "You and I are going to talk later Doctor along with that son of yours and I think you know why" He nodded gravely,
"Yes I do. Whenever you are ready. Jasper will be in my office once he's seen Bella." I nodded and carried on to the I.C.U. Jasper was standing beside the bed with his hand on hers,
"I'm sorry Bella" I heard as I came up behind him.
"Say goodbye Jasper and get the hell out of here before I throw you out" He turned to look at me and for one second I thought he was going to attack me in here. then his eyes shut down and he nodded. He picked up Bella's hand and kissed it gently before putting it back on the sheet and walking out.
Jasper
This was going to be very messy. Charlie thought I was the father of the baby and I couldn't refute it. If I didn't take the blame then I or someone else would have to tell him that his daughter had been raped by Edward and that just wasn't going to happen. I'd take the blame but with that came Charlie's undying hatred. I wouldn't be allowed to see Bella again unless Carlisle could sneak me in and I knew if Charlie found out he'd probably get a court order to keep me away. Edward it seemed had won this round.
I walked to Carlisle's office and sat in the dark waiting and thinking about revenge. I wasn't sure how long I'd been sitting there when the light clicked on and I looked up to see Carlisle standing in the doorway. "What do you want to do?" he asked me. I shrugged,
"What can I do? I have to take responsibility for the baby. I wont let Charlie know what happened to his daughter. My problem is how I get to see her. He's already told me I wont see her again Carlisle and you know that's not an option, so what do I do?" He patted my shoulder,
"We'll find a way Jasper."
As he took his seat behind the desk we heard a hard rap on the door.
"Come in Chief Swan."
Charlie came in face like thunder,
"Please sit down" Carlisle offered him a chair.
"I prefer to stand if you don't mind. I don't intend staying for a cosy chat. I want your boy away from my daughter." Carlisle stuck up for me,
"Chief Swan I know you are shocked by Bella's pregnancy but I don't think it will do anyone any good if you try to keep them apart. They are in love after all."
Charlie shook his head violently,
"No Dr Cullen. My daughter doesn't know what she wants or what's good for her. You keep your boy away from her or I'll have him thrown in jail." Carlisle stood up,
"And what crime has he committed?" Charlie looked at me in disgust,
"Oh don't worry Dr Cullen. I'll think of something. You" he pointed to me, "Stay away from Bella."
Then he went out shutting the door firmly behind him,
Carlisle
"That went well" Jasper said looking at the door.
"Give him time Jasper he's had a hell of a shock." My son looked at me,
"Shock? He doesn't know the meaning of the word but he will if he tries to keep me away from Bella".
I knew he meant that,
"Jasper. Give it a couple of days then ring him to find out how she is" He shook his head,
"No Carlisle. I won't stay away from her and he can't stop me seeing her." I sighed,
"Actually he can. He is next of kin and until she's able to make decisions for herself he can limit her visitors." Jasper leaned on the desk and looked straight into my eyes,
"No one will stop me seeing Bella" then he straightened up and walked out the door.
This was going to get very difficult. Neither man was prepared to compromise so I would have to find a way to get Jasper in to see her without Charlie finding out, not an ideal situation.
Jasper
I went downstairs, I needed to get out of the hospital before my temper got the better of me. If Charlie wouldn't let me see Bella I'd do it without his permission. I wanted to get a lead on Edward too. Peter waited by the main entrance,
"Trouble Major?" I nodded,
"Her father won't let me see her. Bella was pregnant and he thinks it was mine." He whistled,
"Guess you can't hand over the real culprit without the whole story coming out." I shook my head,
"I want Edward and whoever else was in that car with him. I need you and Emmett to find him for me" Peter looked away, "I know who else was in the car"
"How?" I snapped.
"I rang the house, that's how Carlisle got here so fast. He was waiting for trouble, Alice disappeared shortly after we did. She was the driver of that car" I shook my head,
"Why would she do that?" He laughed bitterly,
"She needs a reason? How about she hates your guts for dumping her for a human? If that one won't fly how about she's a vindictive bitch? Take your pick Major"
I looked at him, "Find them. Just find them then let me know. They're mine and mine alone."
He nodded, "OK I'll let you know our progress. I guess you're staying here whatever Bella's dad says.