I DO NOT OWN TWILIGHT!

Chapter 58

I sat at my desk feeling awful. The kids were in Art Class and I was supposed to be working on the afternoon lessons, but I couldn't concentrate. I wanted nothing more than to go home and lie down.

Since the accident back in the beginning of January, we just couldn't seem to catch a break. We moved the beginning of February and within days of moving in, Jaycie came down with a horrible stomach virus and two weeks later, Edward got it. It really seemed like one thing after another. Top all that off with trying to plan for a wedding, I was exhausted.

"Ms. Cullen," I looked up to see Ms. Jones one of the assistants coming into my room.

"Hey," I said smiling.

"Matt isn't feeling well, he's running a low grade fever," She said. "And to look at you, you look ill as well."

"I was fine until lunch time," I sighed. "Jaycie and Edward have both had a stomach bug."

"Bless your heart, it's been a rough few months hasn't it?" She asked.

"It has, but it has to look up from here, right?"

She smiled. "It does. Matt is in the office, you two go home and go to bed. I'll take over for the rest of the day."

"Thanks," I said.

I grabbed my stuff and went down to the nurse's room. Matt was lying on the cot curled up. "He says he feels sick to his stomach and his fever is right at 100degrees," The nurse explained.

"Alright kiddo, let's go home," I said touching his forehead. He did feel warm.

Once we got into the car, I dialed Sue's number. "Hello," She answered.

"Hey Sue, Matt's sick and I'm not feeling well either. Can you keep Jaycie until Edward can pick her up?"

"Of course, what's going on with you two?"

"Matt's running a low grade fever and I'm just nauseous and achy."

"Are you pregnant?" She asked.

I rolled my eyes and laughed. "No Sue." Since we'd moved, that had become Sue's favorite question and my answer was always no.

"Just thought I'd ask," She laughed. "Go home and curl up with Matt, Jaycie is fine."

"Thanks Sue," I said. "Love you."

"I love you too," She said.

I got off the phone with her and called Edward, it went straight to voice mail. "Baby, Matt and I are going home sick. I need you to pick up Jaycie. I love you."

"My tummy hurts," Matt whimpered from the backseat.

"We're almost home buddy," I said.

I picked Matt up and carried him into the house. "Let's take some Tylenol and go to bed."

"Okay," He said.

I handed out the Tylenol and grabbed two bottles of water. "Do you feel like you're going to throw up?" I asked.

"I don't know mama."

"Let's go get into pajamas and you can meet me in the bed."

My stomach churned and I raced to my bathroom throwing up. I'd been sick one other time since I'd had Jaycie and luckily Edward was there to help, this time I'd have to take care of Matt who was also sick I was dreading it and really wished Edward could come home already.

I flushed the toilet and rinsed my mouth. "Mama," Matt said. "Are you okay?"

"I think so," I said. "How is your tummy?"

"It still feels funny," He said.

We climbed into bed and Matt curled up in my arms. "When will daddy get home?"

"After he finishes up with school and picks Jaycie up," I said.

I rubbed Matt's back as his eyes fluttered closed. I smiled and kissed his cheek. It didn't take long for sleep to overtake me.

(Edward)

I took Jaycie into the house and went back to the car to get the bowl of soup that Sue had made for us.

She was holding onto the side of the couch standing up when I got back inside. "What are you doing?" I asked her.

"Dada dada, dada," She squealed.

"I see you, stinker," I laughed taking the bowl into the kitchen and going back for her.

"Are you hungry?" I asked picking her up.

"Dada dada," She said smiling.

I set her in her highchair and put some soup into a bowl for us and grabbed a package of crackers. Then I grabbed her a sippy cup, put some water in it and sat down at the table.

I gave her small bites of noodles and the cooked carrots. She seemed to really enjoy it. I laughed as she picked up a cracker and broke it into pieces that went flying everywhere. She did manage to get some of it in her mouth. I finished up the bowl of soup and opened a jar of baby food for her. She ate it quickly and yawned.

"Are you ready for a bath?" I asked her.

"Mama," She said softly.

"Mama isn't feeling well," I said getting her out of the high chair. "You need a bath."

"Ba," She said.

She seemed to talk a lot earlier than Matt did. She wasn't saying full words or anything, but she was really trying to communicate. Bella said it was Matt's fault, as he was always teaching her new words.

I carried her upstairs and peeked into our bedroom to find Matt and Bella sound asleep, Matt looked pale and feverish, while Bella didn't look much better. "Mama," Jaycie said quietly.

"Mommy and Matt are sick, so we have to take care of them."

"Mama," She said again.

"No, lets just let them sleep," I whispered.

We went into the bathroom and I undressed her. She stood up at the side of the tub trying to reach the water. "Alright Jayc, you can get it," I said setting her down in the tub.

I washed her hair quickly then sat next to her watching her play and splash around in the bubbles. I shook my head smiling at her. "You are too cute," I said pouring bubbles down her back. She squirmed away giggling.

After close to twenty minutes in the tub, I got her out and dried her off . She yawned loudly. "Are you tired?" I asked carry her into her room. She responded by laying her head on my shoulder.

It was just after 7:30 and she was used to going to bed around then since we all had to get up so early. I dressed her and grabbed one of Matt's favorite books 'Tumble Bumble Book' and snuggled in the rocking chair with her.

Tumble Bumble up the stairs, they opened door and checked for bears. I read as she giggled. I got to the end of the book and closed it. "Sleep angel, we love you."

I gave her a hug and kissed her, then put her in the crib and tucked her in. I made sure her night light was on and cracked her door.

I quickly cleaned up the kitchen then grabbed two bowls of soup and headed upstairs. "Bella, Matt," I said gently shaking them.

"Welcome home," Bella said groggily.

"How do you feel?" I asked.

"Achy, give me a minute and I'll get up and get you and Jaycie supper."

"It's almost 8pm love, Jaycie's eaten had a bath and is now snoring."

"Why didn't you wake me up?" She asked.

"You two looked like you needed to sleep."

She sat up carefully, her hand on her stomach. "I threw up earlier and I feel like I could again."

"Sue made soup, would you like to try some?" I asked her.

"I don't know, are there any crackers?" She asked.

I reached over and handed her one. "Don't eat it too fast."

"Thanks dad," She said rolling her eyes.

She took a few bites and then laid against me, her head on my shoulder. I rubbed her back gently. "I'm such a fucking baby when I'm sick,' She groaned.

"It's okay love, you can be a baby. I'll take care of you."

"Daddy," Matt whimpered.

"Hey buddy," I said running my hand over his forehead.

"I don't feel good," He cried.

"Do you feel sick to your stomach?" I asked. He started crying shaking his head yes. "Okay buddy, let's go to the bathroom."

Matt got off the bed and threw up all over the floor. "Oh Matt," I said rubbing his back.

"I'm sorry daddy," He cried.

"It's okay buddy," I said picking him up and carrying him into the bathroom. "You can get a bath and I'll go get you clean pajamas."

"I don't feel good," He cried.

I put him in front of the toilet. "Use this," I said.

Matt sat in front of the toilet as I started the water. Matt threw up a little bit more and then I helped him undress and get into the tub. "Matt, I'm going to get you pajamas, are you okay?"

"Yes," He whimpered.

I went back into our room and Bella was sitting on the edge of the bed. "You okay?" I asked her.

"I hope so," She groaned. "I'll clean up the floor."

"Oh no you wont, I'm going to. You need to get in the bed and rest."

I went to get him his pajamas and came back to find Bella in the bathroom crouched over the toilet. "No food for either of you tonight," I sighed.

"Edward, let me take care of Matt, you don't want to get this stuff again," She said.

I couldn't help but laugh, she was in no position to take care of anyone. "Sorry love, but I've got this under control."

She got up and rinsed her mouth. I picked her up and carried her back to bed. "Sleep love, I'll be here don't worry about anything."

She curled up in the bed closing her eyes. "I do love you."

"I love you too," I said.

"Edward," She said weakly.

"What."

"Next time you get sick, you get to sleep on the couch."

"Yes dear," I said.

I went back in to check on Matt. "I'm tired."

"Alright, hop out and we can get you in bed," I said.

I helped him into his pajamas. "I want to sleep with mama tonight."

"I think you should sleep in your bed."

His eyes filled with tears. "I want mama."

I sighed. "Just for tonight."

He climbed into bed and even asleep, Bella's arm automatically went around Matt and he snuggled against her. I pulled the blankets up over them and kissed them both. Then I grabbed the cleaning supplies and began cleaning up the floor.

The night was long, Matt was up and down several times throwing up, luckily making it into the bathroom each time. Bella's fever broke in the middle of the night and around 4, she actually got up to help Matt in the bathroom.

(Bella)

I woke up to Edward kissing me. "I'm leaving now. I'm dropping Jayc off at Sue's and going to work."

"Did you get any sleep last night?" I asked.

"Not really, but I'll be okay."

"Alright, I love you."

"Love you more," He said.

By 11am Matt was feeling better, he'd kept some soup down and was lying on the couch. "Mama," He said.

"What Matt?" I said sitting next to him.

"My ear hurts," He said softly.

"Which ear buddy?"

"My left one, it feels like there is something hammering in my ear."

"Ok Matt," I said. "Let me call your dad and see what I can do."

Since it was medical, I called the office to have him paged. "Hello," He answered.

"Edward, it's me. Matt is complaining of his ear hurting."

"Oh okay, um his doctor is Dr. Jackson. I can call them and make him an appointment and call you back," He suggested.

"Okay," I said.

"I'll tell them you are the one bringing him in."

"Thanks Edward," I said.

"You're welcome, I'm glad you are there."

I got Matt into clean pajamas and got myself dressed as I waited for Edward to call. "I don't feel good," He said coming into the bedroom.

"I know Matt. Your dad is calling the doctor."

My phone rang and I ran to get it. "Hello," I said.

"Hey love, how is Matt?" Edward asked.

"He's still complaining of not feeling well."

"I called the doctor they are booked, so I called dad and he said that you could bring him to the hospital and he could see him in the office."

"Okay, where do I take him?"

"Go to the hospital and call dad, he's in his office on the second floor," Edward said.

"I'll text you when we get finished," I said.

"Are you feeling okay?" He asked.

"I'm not 100%, but I'm better," I said.

"Alright love, just let me know."

"Okay, love you," I said.

"Love you too."

I hung up with Edward. "We're going to go see grandpa."

"Okay," He said, his eyes full of tears.

"Let's go," I said picking him up.

"My ear hurts," He whimpered.

"We'll go get it taken care of," I said.

We got to the hospital and headed up to second floor. I got off the elevator and went to the waiting room calling Carlisle. "Well hello Bella, are you here?"

"Yes, we're sitting in the waiting room," I told him.

"My office is down the hall third door on your left," He said.

"Thanks Carlisle," I said and hung up.

"Mama, I don't feel good," Matt said suddenly.

"It's okay Matt," I said picking him up. I could feel him trembling.

"I think I'm going to throw up," He cried.

"Alright buddy," I said.

I knocked on Carlisle's door frantically. "Come in," He called.

We walked in. "Mama," He cried.

Carlisle noticed my look of distress and grabbed the trash can. "Put him down in front of this," Carlisle said gently. Matt began throwing up immediately. Carlisle got down and started rubbing his back. "How long has he been sick?"

"Yesterday after lunch we both came home sick from work. He was feeling better earlier, but started mentioning his ear about an hour ago."

"How are you feeling?" Carlisle asked me.

"Better than yesterday, I guess," I sighed.

He smiled. "Do you want me to take a look at you?"

"No, it's whatever Edward and Jaycie had," I said suddenly feeling dizzy.

"Bella," He said.

"Seriously Carlisle, I'm alright, my fever broke last night, but the dizziness is just from exhaustion. It comes and goes, but really, I'm okay."

"Are you sure?" He asked eyeing me.

"Jaycie and Edward were sick and now Matt and I are sick, that's it."

He smiled and turned his attention back to Matt. "Would you like me to check your ears now?"

"Ithurts," He cried.

"Alright Matt, let's go down to a room and get you checked out," Carlisle said picking Matt up.

Carlisle sat Matt down on the table and took his temperature and checked his heart and lungs, then his ears. "Well Matt, you have a pretty nasty ear infection."

"I told you so," Matt said.

"Bella, I'll call in a prescription for antibiotics and you can pick it up on your way home."

"Thank you Carlisle," I said hugging him.

He hugged me back. "Now, hang tight for just a moment and I will be right back."

"Okay," I said sitting down in a chair watching Matt.

"I want to go to sleep," He said.

"As soon as we get home you can go to bed."

He nodded. "It hurts to yawn."

"I'm sorry buddy. I know ear infections aren't any fun."

"Alright, Bella, this is for you," Carlisle said coming back into the room and handing me a small paper bag that was stapled closed.

"What is it?" I asked.

"I get off of work at 4 this afternoon and I will be picking up Matt and Jaycie. Once they are gone then you are to look in the bag."

"Matt's sick, we can't ask you to keep the kids," I said.

"Bella, do not argue with me. Tonight, you and Edward are going to spend the night alone together and you are going to let him take care of you so you can get well. Inside the bag is also a list of instructions for you. I've already called Edward while I was out and gave him a list of things to do to make you feel better."

"Carlisle," I sighed.

"Doctor's orders Bella," He said smiling. "It's been a long few months for you two, getting a good nights sleep will do wonders for you."

I hugged him again. "Thank you."

"You're welcome Bella. I'll see you guys in a few hours."

Matt and I finally got home, I gave him his medicine and he laid down on the couch. I kissed his forehead and covered him up. "I love you Matt."

"I love you too," He whispered.

I sent a quick text to Edward saying that Matt had an ear infection and that I'd picked up his medicine.

True to his word, Carlisle showed up at 4pm. I had packed an overnight bag for both kids and had it waiting by the door. "Hey," I said opening the door for him.

"How are you feeling?" He asked.

"I'm alright, feeling better than earlier," I said.

"Did you look into the bag?"

I rolled my eyes. "No, I've been curled up with Matt resting."

"Good, that's what you need to be doing," He said. "Where is Matt?"

"Sleeping on the couch," I said. "Are you sure you want to do this tonight?"

"Yes Bella, I'm sure. You really need sleep."

"Yes dad," I said rolling my eyes.

He smiled. "That's the first time you've called me dad."

"And I did it sarcastically," I laughed.

"I still love you," He laughed.

"I love you too, even though you don't listen to me."

"What do you mean?" He asked.

"I told you I was fine, that it's whatever everyone else has or had," I said.

Carlisle hugged me. "Whatever you say my dear."

"Not you too," I groaned.

"What?" He asked innocently.

"You know exactly what I'm talking about and it's not that, I can assure you of that."

He laughed, it was then I realized that Edward had his dad's laugh. "Bella, I don't know what you are talking, but I'm talking about you and Edward spending tonight together alone. You haven't had that in awhile and it will do you both some good."

"I appreciate it," I said.

Matt woke up enough to give me a hug as Carlisle carried him out to the car. "Love you mama," He murmured.

"Love you too," I said.

As soon as they were gone, I walked over to the kitchen counter and opened the bag. "Bella, I know you aren't feeling well, but please, allow Edward to take care of you tonight. Don't argue with him too much. The other item in here is self-explanatory. Please don't hate me too much." Your future father-in-law.

AN- SO WHAT DID DEAR SWEET CARLISLE GIVE BELLA?

YES I'M UPDATING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WEEK. WHO ALL IS GOING TO THE MOVIE TOMORROW NIGHT? I'M GOING WITH A GROUP OF FRIENDS ON FRIDAY NIGHT. CAN NOT WAIT!

I DON'T KNOW HOW MUCH I WILL GET TO UPDATE THIS WEEKEND AS I HAVE 6 QUIZES NEXT WEEK. THAT'S WHY I'M UPDATING TONIGHT.

HOW YOU ALL ENJOY THIS CHAPTER. I APPRECIATE YOU ALL VERY MUCH!