A/N: Yay! another new chapter please let me know what you think.

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My dad not knowing that Edward could sign started yelling at me in sign. "Who the hell is he? Why is he touching you?" He was furious.

"Dad calm down first, this is Edward. Second he understands sign so watch your hands. And third, he's an amazing friend who helped me out when I was stranded on the highway and your son wouldn't bother to pick up his phone." Charlie looked at me stunned.

"I'm sorry I got the wrong first impression son, but I think you can understand why I'm so protective of her."

"I understand completely. Iv only know her for a short time and I feel the same way." Edward said as politely as he could. Charlie still glared at him.

We were sitting on the back porch a while later when Roderick remembered that Charlie had a pool. "Mommy can we go swimming?" He gave me the puppy dog eyes. I contemplated a minute.

"If grandpa still has our swimsuits here, I guess we could." I looked up at Charlie. He nodded. I looked over at Edward. "Would you like to go swimming with us? I'm sure Emmett has left some swimming trunks here or my dad might have some."

"Sure, if it's not a problem." I smiled. I found a pair of swimming trunks that looked like they would fit Edward. I showed him the guest room and headed to my old bedroom to find Roderick's and mine swimming suits. I put on his little trunks and sent him down the stairs to Charlie. I had forgotten until just now how tiny my old bikini was. I swallowed hard and put on the purple bikini. I cringed at the scars that were all over my torso. I found a towel and wrapped it around myself before leaving the comfort of my room.

Edward was already in the pool with Roderick in his arms. I walked to the edge of the pool and dropped my towel. He tried not to but I could tell Edward was staring at my body, it was almost a look of loving. I blushed and quickly jumped in the water splashing Edward and Roderick in the process. When I resurfaced I giggled at the look on their faces.

"Hey! What was that for?" They both said at the same time.

"You guys looked a little dry." I giggled again. I dove under the water and swam past them.

"I didn't know you had a tattoo." Edward said looking at the elegant lotus flower on my back.

"I could say the same." I said pointing to the tattoo on his chest.

"Oh, this is my family's crest." He said motioning to the tattoo. Roderick put his tiny hand on Edward tattoo and traced the inked lion.

"Cool!" Roderick said staring at Edward's chest as I swam to them. "Mommy has a pretty flower on her back."

"It's a very pretty flower." He said looking at me out of the corner of his eyes. I placed my hand on his chest where Roderick's had been. It was a beautiful crest –a lion sounded by elegant scroll. I looked up at him through my lashes.

He was looking down at me intently, when he started to lean in toward me. I didn't back away. Our lips almost touched but Edward pulled away when he heard Roderick's little voice "Ewww don't kiss, that's gross."

I sighed heavily. Edward chuckled at my disappointment. I gave Roderick kisses all over his face. His giggles filled the air. "No mommy stop, that's gross, boys don't kiss"

"Sure they do little man." Edward said before attacking Roderick's face with kisses. I giggled as I watched them interact. I couldn't help but think of a future with Edward and more children.

Later that night my phone buzzed. I figured it was Emmett.

Bella I'm soo sorry I couldn't find my phone. Please tell me that you're okay. Did anything happen to you? –Em

I'm fine Roderick and I were a little shaken but Edward came to the rescue. –B

I owe him big time. –Em

Edward, Roderick and I were sitting on the back porch after a long day of swimming. Roderick was straddling my legs with his head resting on my chest asleep.

"Emmett says he owes you big time for coming to rescue the damsel in distress." I laughed.

"He owes me nothing. I would do it anytime. If you ever need anything ever again don't hesitate to ask. It might be too soon to say this but, Bella I really care for and like you, and Roderick. I hope I'm not overstepping your boundaries by saying this but, I would really like it if you would be my girlfriend."

I felt my eyes begin to tear up. "I would like that too. I see the way you interact with Roderick and I love that you love him too. I don't know what I would do if you didn't love him." I smiled as a few tears fell down my cheeks.

"I already feel like he's mine as well, I hope you don't mind that I think that way. But I really cant see myself without either of you in the future." He whipped away the tears that were falling down my cheeks.

"He needs a father figure in his life, especially now that he's getting older and I would love for you to fill that role." I smiled and leaned into his hand.

"I would love to do that and maybe someday be his father for real."

"You don't have to be his biological father to be his daddy." He leaned down and kissed my forehead.

He gently pick Roderick up as to not wake him setting his head on his shoulder. He held his hand out for me to grab.

We walked up stairs to my old bedroom hand in hand. He laid Roderick down on the bed giving him a kiss on his head. He wrapped me in his arms hugging me close.

I pulled away a bit so I could sign. "What I don't get a goodnight kiss?" He chuckled. I wrapped my arms around his neck and pulled his face down to mine. He ever so carefully closed the distance between our lips. I parted my lips slightly inviting him in. He was very hesitant to accept my offer. Our tongues danced together until we were both struggling for a breath.

"Wow."

"You took the words right out of my mouth." I signed and he chuckled.

"I think I should get back to my room now." He said.

I giggled. "If you must." He pressed his lips lightly to mine once more before leaving my room and closing the door.

I dressed myself for bed before I tried not to wake Roderick by putting his clothes on.

"Mommy I didn't get to say 'night to grandma sue grandpa and Edward." I sighed. I went downstairs with Roderick in tow

"'Night grandpa, night grandma sue." He kissed them both goodnight. We went back up the stairs and down the hall to the guest room. I knocked lightly on the door. A shirtless Edward opened the door.

"He wanted to say goodnight to you." I signed looking down at Roderick. He held his arms up to me. I picked him up. He reached out for Edward. He took him willingly.

"Good night little man." He said messing his hair and kissing his head. He bent down and kissed me on the cheek. "Goodnight my beautiful Bella."