I DO NOT OWN TWILIGHT!

CHAPTER 7
(Charlie)

It had been two days since Bella and Jaycie had come to stay with us. Sue and I helped her with night feedings and Bella took care of her during the days. However, this night was different, Jaycie had been screaming most of the night. Bella, Sue and I were all up and down with her, and it was hard. I wasn't young anymore.

"They are both asleep," Sue said collapsing down on the bed with me.

"How are you holding up?" I asked her.

"I'm exhausted, but I know she can't do this all on her own and if Jake were here it would be him getting up and since he's not, it's us doing it."

"I just hope she's okay."

"Bella's a strong woman, she's just tired right now, she's going to pull her big girl panties on and be just fine, she just needs support right now."

(FLASHBACK)

"Chief Swan, I just heard over the radio that there's been an accident in La Push, involving two young adults. They are bringing them here to the hospital." My partner told me.

"Did you get a name?" I asked.

"No sir," He said.

Suddenly I had a horrible feeling that I couldn't shake. I knew Bella and Jake spent most of their free time in La Push and they were looking for a house there so their child could grow up knowing his or her heritage. I pulled out my phone and tried to call Bella, it went straight to voicemail. Next I called Jake. "I'm busy with my girl, leave a message and when I get a chance I'll call you back." I hung up the phone and called them each several times getting no answer from either, which was unlike either one of them. I knew I was probably worrying over nothing, but seeing as she was pregnant I was nervous.

"I'm going to the hospital to see what I can find out, I can't get a hold of my daughter," I told my partener.

"Want me to go with you?" He asked.

"No, that's fine you hang out here."

I sped to the hospital calling Bella and Jake over and over again, even trying their house phone, still no answer. I felt helpless and prayed to whoever might be listening that my daughter and Jake were okay.

"How can I help you?" The receptionist asked.

I flashed her my badge. "I'm looking for information on the accident in La Push."

"Have a seat and someone will be with you momentarily," She said.

"Thank you," I said turning and heading into the waiting room.

"Charlie!" I heard someone call my name and I turned to Leah, her boyfriend Seth, and Emily all sitting there. I don't know if I felt more relief or panic seeing them sitting there without Jake or Bella.

"What's going on? I heard there was an accident and I can't get a hold of Bella or Jake."

Emily started to cry. "You need to get a hold of Bella immediately."

"Jake had come to see Sam, they were out taking Sam's new car for a test drive. I don't know if Sam was going to fast or what, but he swerved and rolled the car into the river. Sam tried to get Jake out, but they both went under the water," Leah said tearfully.

"Oh God, do you know where Bella is? I've been trying to get a hold of her."

"Jake said she went shopping with Sue," Leah said.

I grabbed my phone and walked away from them and dialed Sue. "Hey honey," She said.

"Sue, have you seen Bella?" I asked frantically.

"She's right here Charlie, what's going on?" She asked.

"There's been an accident involving Sam and Jake, you need to get her to the hospital. I'll explain when you get here just get her here please."

"Charlie?" Sue asked quietly.

"Just hurry," I said hanging up.

Emily was sitting with her head in her hands and Leah and Seth comforted her. Of the whole group Bella was closest to Emily and Sam, although they were all really close. Emily and Sam were set to get married a month after Bella and Jake. And the rumor around town was that they were trying for a baby so their babies could be close in age. I wasn't sure if it was true or not, but it wouldn't have surprised me.

"What's going on?" Bella asked coming up to me.

"Oh my God Bella!" I gasped feeling such relief wash over me. I grabbed her into my arms and hugged her tightly.

"Dad?" She asked nervously pulling away from me and looking at me.

I pulled her over to a chair and sat down with her. Emily and Leah joined her and wrapped their arms around her. "Bella, there was an accident. Jake was in Sam's car, it flipped into the water, Sam tried to help Jake, but both went under."

"Is he okay?" She asked looking aroung at everyone. "Please tell me he's okay!"

"We don't know they haven't said anything yet."

"Oh God," She gasped. "Why haven't they said anything?"

"We don't know," Seth said softly.

Bella got up and began pacing the floor, with her hands gently on her stomach. Emily got up. "Bella stop, pacing isn't going to help anything."

"Why wont they come out and talk to us?" She cried.

"I don't know," Emily said quietly. "But you need to calm down the stress isn't good for you or baby."

I could hear the clock ticking on the wall as we all sat there staring at the double doors. Emily had managed to get Bella sitting between her and Leah, their hands rubbing Bella's stomach. She was really starting to show and so excited about this baby. Jake's hand was permanintly glued to her stomach.

"Family for Sam?" Someone called. We all stood up and walked over to the doctor. Bella reached over and took Emily's hand. "I'm Dr. White, I've been taking care of Sam since he was brought in."

"How is he?" Emily asked.

"Sam is very lucky, he was brought in unconscious and is still sedated for now. He has some bumps, bruises, and scrapes, but he's going to be just fine. We will keep him over night for observation."

"Oh thank God," Emily sighed in relief. "How's Jake?"

I wrapped my arms around Bella. "I'm not sure, I will go have someone come out and update you on him." With that Dr. White turned and walked away.

"Jake's going to be okay to Bella," Leah said rubbing her back. "I just know he is."

"Why didn't he know anything on Jake then?" Bella asked.

"Honey, he was working on Sam," I explained.

"Jacob Black," I different doctor called.

"That's us," Sue said. "Our daughter is engaged to him."

Bella began trembling and I tightened my grip on her. "I'm Dr. Newton," He said shaking Bella's hand. "Jake was brought in with a massive head injury as a result of the accident. We did everything we could, but he didn't make it. I'm so sorry."

"No please, he has to be okay," Bella cried. "We're having a baby."

"I'm so sorry," The doctor said again. "A nurse will be out shortly for you to see him."

"Daddy help him please," She sobbed.

"I, I can't baby."

"Please!" She screamed hitting me. "I can't live without him."

"I'm so sorry Bella," I cried.

She collapsed to the floor screaming and crying. "Jake!" She screamed over and over again. There was a lot of noise, I couldn't concentrate on anything but holding onto my daughter.

"She's pregnant," I heard someone say.

"Sir, I'm going to sedate her now," A nurse said.

"I want Jake, please go get Jake, he's okay," She began whimpering. Eventually, she slumped against me.

"I'm so sorry Bells," I cried wishing it would have been me instead of Jake. He was so young and still had a full life a head of him. It just wasn't fair.

Bella slept most of the day, but that night she woke up screaming and crying for him. It was horrible to watch her go through that. Sue and I held her all night long concerned for my daughter and grandchild.

(END FLASHBACK)

(Charlie)

Sue wrapped her arms around me. "I never in a million years think we would be dealing with this."

Sue sighed. "I didn't either Charlie."

I heard Jaycie start crying. "Do you want me to go?" Sue asked.

"No, go on to sleep, I'll go help Bella," I kissed her head and got out of the bed.

Bella was pacing the floor with a screaming Jaycie in her arms. "She wont stop, she wont eat, I've changed her, I don't know what else to do," She cried. "I've been up since 6am yesterday morning."

"First off Bells, you need to calm down. That little girl in your arms is sensing everything you are going through, now I know you are tired, so give her to me and you go to bed."

"I just don't know what to do for her."

"You catching up on sleep will be a great start. You are exhausted and going to make yourself sick if you aren't careful."

"But dad."

"Do not but dad me!" I hated scolding her but she was exhausted and needed to get some sleep.

"I'm a bad mom aren't I?"

"God no Bella, you lost your fiance and then had a baby, you've been through a lot over the last few months. I understand that, but Sue and I are here to help you." Without saying a word, she handed Jaycie to me and walked away.

"You're killing your mommy angel," I said putting her on my shoulder and patting her back. She continued to cry. "Come on sweet girl, I've got you, you can stop crying." That was when I remembered what had worked with Bella as an infant.

I put Jaycie on the bed and took my shirt off, then picked her back up, she nuzzled against my bare skin sucking on her fist as a way to comfort herself. "I used to hold your mommy like this when she was a baby," I said cradling her against me. We walked for a few minutes and she fell asleep in my arms.

(Bella)

I woke up the next morning to the sun streaming in the windows. I'd gotten four hours of sleep straight and actually felt much better. The house was quiet but I could smell fresh coffee coming from the kitchen. I got out of bed and wandered towards the kitchen, stopping when I saw my dad laying in the recliner with Jaycie snuggled up to his chest. I couldn't move, I just stood there staring at how adorable they looked together.

"Oh honey, you're up. I was just about to come check on you," Sue said coming up behind me. "Did you get some sleep?"

"I did, thank you."

"The coffee is fresh, why don't you come get some."

I followed her into the kitchen. "I was going to go to the diner and get breakfast, what would you like?"

"Sue, I can make breakfast," I told her.

"Are you sure?" She asked.

"Yah, I haven't gotten much of a chance to cook lately I think it might be kinda nice."

"Do you mind if I help?" Sue asked.

"Of course not," I put her to work cooking the bacon and eggs, while I mixed up the pancakes.

"Sue, I'm really sorry fof how I treated you when I was younger."

"Bella, you were so used to it being just the two of you, I understand that."

"I know but it still wasn't right."

Sue turned to look at me. "Honey, I forgave you for all of that along time ago," I wrapped my arms around her. "Bella, don't cry, everything is going to be okay."

(FLASHBACK)

I drove over to my dad and Sue's house feeling my daughter wiggling around in my stomach. I knew dad was working, but Sue would be there. Usually I would have just gone home and waited until dad got off of work before going over. However, I'd just come back from my ultrasound confirming that I was having a baby girl. I'd gone alone and really needed to be around someone. I placed my hand on my stomach. "It's you and me kiddo, I don't know how I'm going to do it, but I'll figure it out." I wiped my tears away and got out of the car.

"Hey Bella, I wasn't expecting you. Is everything okay?" Sue asked.

"I guess, when is dad going to be home?"

"Soon," She replied.

We fell into an awkward conversation about the baby. I'd grown to like Sue, but at that moment I wanted Jake to put his hands on my stomach feeling her kick.

Finally dad came in. "My two beautiful ladies, how are you doing?" He asked hugging me then kissing her on the lips. I looked away not wanting to watch. "How are you feeling Bella?" Dad asked eying me.

"I'm good," I said. "I went to the doctor today for the ultrasound."

"Bella, did you go alone?" Sue asked. I nodded. "Honey, you could have called me, I would have gone with you." I hated seeing the disappointment in her face.

"I'm sorry," I whispered rubbing my stomach.

"How did things go? Is the baby okay?" Dad asked.

"They said everything looks great and I'm having a girl. She's not shy at all."

Dad hugged me tightly. "Oh honey, I'm so happy for you."

"Thanks," I whispered through my tears.

I glanced over and saw Sue walk out of the room. "I'll be back," I said.

Sue was sitting on the porch swing. "Hey," I said softly.

"Bella, I don't get it," She said. "One minute you are telling me that I'm like your mom and the next minute you don't want me around."

"Can I sit down?" I asked. She slid over. "I'm really sorry Sue, I guess I didn't think it would be that big of a deal."

"Well Bella, you were wrong. I would have loved to have been there with you today."

"Sue, somedays I don't even know what I want. I hate being alone, but there are times I think I'm okay with it, but I'm not," I leaned back against the swing trying to get comfortable. "He's supposed to be here for this stuff."

"I know Bella, God Bella, I know and I'm so sorry he's not," Sue said hugging me.

I took Sue's hand and put it on my stomach. Her eyes lit up as she felt the baby. "A girl huh?"

"Yep," I said smiling. "You know Sue, I'm going to need you in the delivery room."

"Don't just say that Bella."

"No Sue, I'm really going to need you in there for the birth."

"I'll be there Bella, every step of the way."

She kept her hand pressed to my stomach. "You know Bella, I know it feels like you are alone, but you aren't. Your dad and I will be there for you."

"Thanks Sue," I said.

"And don't hesitate to call me if you have any questions."

"Are you okay ladies?" Dad asked.

"We're fine," I assured him.

"Charlie, she's really moving, you have to feel it."

Dad looked pale. "Um..."

"Just get over here and feel you granddaughter," I said.

He put his hand on my stomach. "Wow Bells." Was all he said, but he wasn't in a hurry to move his hand.

(END FLASHBACK)

Sue and I finished breakfast. "Maybe you should call Emily and do lunch," Sue suggested as we set the table. I knew she was right I needed to get out of the house. I hadn't seen Leah or Emily since Jaycie was born. We'd text off and on, but I'd quit hearing from Leah and when I'd ask Emily what was going on with her, she didn't answer me either.

"They were more Jake's friends than mine."

She shook her head. "Bella, we both know that's not true, those girls love you as much as they loved him."

"It's just too hard to think about going back to La Push."

"I know, but honey, getting out of the house would do you so much good."

"I'm not ready!" I snapped immediately feeling bad for snapping at her. "I'm sorry Sue."

"I am to, I shouldn't keep pushing it."

"I guess I'm just not ready to see everyone."

Sue smiled. "As soon as you're ready I'll go with you it you want me to."

"That sounds like a plan."

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