I DO NOT OWN TWILIGHT!

Chapter 63

(Bella)

I woke up the next morning and jumped out of bed. It was 6:45am and we needed to leave in forty-five minutes. "Matt, wake up," I exclaimed running down the hall. "We're late, we need to get going!"

"Edward," I yelled running down the stairs.

"Bella, what is the matter?" Edward asked from the bottom of the stairs.

"We over slept," I gasped.

"No," He said slowly. "You were sick last night, so I let you sleep in."

"What about Matt and Jaycie?" I asked.

Edward smiled. "Come look," He said taking my hand.

We walked into the kitchen as Matt was zipping up his lunch box. "I helped daddy make our lunches," He said smiling. "I even helped feed Jaycie while daddy made me scrambled eggs and toast." Matt was totally dressed and ready to go.

"Wow, you are so grown up," I said picking him up and hugging him tightly.

"Daddy said that too," He laughed.

"Bella, put him down," Edward said. "He's getting too big to be picked up."

"I know," I said rolling my eyes. I knew what he was getting at and decided not to argue with him.

I put Matt down. "I'm really proud of you buddy."

"Thanks mommy," He said hugging me. "I love you."

"I love you too, Matt."

I looked down to see Jaycie crawling after Wolfie. "Come here kiddo," I said picking her up.

"Mamamamama," She laughed as I kissed her.

"Love, what can I get you to eat?" Edward asked.

"Are there any eggs and toast left?" I asked.

"Yes ma'am, I just wasn't sure you would want that," He said smiling.

"It sounds wonderful," I said.

Jaycie wiggled to get out of my arms, so I set her down and then I went to sit at the table. "Here Bella," He said setting a plate of food down in front of me.

"Thank you," I said.

"Matt, go get your shoes on okay," Edward said.

"Okay daddy," He said running out of the kitchen.

"How are you feeling?" Edward asked.

"I'm actually feeling great," I said eating my breakfast.

I heard Jaycie giggle and looked over at her. Wolfie licked Jaycie and Jaycie leaned over and licked her back. "Gross Jaycie, stop licking the dog," Edward said going over and picking her up. "You cannot lick the dog!"

Jaycie's lip began to quiver and she burst into tears. The sight of her tears made me tear up, but I didn't say anything. Edward kissed her. "I love you, but you can't lick the puppy."

Once I was finished with breakfast and got a quick shower. As I was getting dressed Edward came in. "I wont be late coming home, so I'll bring home supper tonight."

"I can cook," I said.

"I know," He said leaning in to kiss me. "But I can't throw up for you and I can't give birth for you, so I'm kind of stuck with house work, helping with the kids and cooking."

I giggled. "I love you."

By lunch time, I was exhausted to the point of tears. I wanted nothing more than to lie down on the floor with the kids and sleep. I wasn't sure how I was going to make it through the rest of the day.

"How are things?" Alice asked quietly.

"Shouldn't you be in your room?" I asked smiling at her.

"My kids are in Art and yours are supposed to be sleeping," She said sitting down on the edge of my desk. "How are you feeling?"

"I was sick last night and right now I want to sleep on the floor with the kids," I sighed.

"I feel for you," She said. "Have you thought anymore about going off this weekend?"

I rolled my eyes. "You just want Jaycie."

"Of course," She laughed. "I'd take Matt too, but it seems like you need him for other things."

"We have talked about it. I think we'll probably take you up on it," I yawned.

"Is Edward taking care of you?" She asked.

"Yes," I said. "He's bringing home supper and I think I might see if Sue can keep Jaycie and let Edward pick her up."

"Why don't you let me come over this afternoon and you can rest," She said.

"That actually sounds really nice," I said yawning again.

"Do you want me to get a substitute for you for this afternoon?" She asked.

"No, I need to do this," I said.

"You need to take care of you and the baby," She said.

"I'll be alright, but why don't you come over after school."

"Okay," She said. "Do you want me to get Jaycie?"

"I will get her," I said.

The day went by slowly. The kids were working on their math worksheets quietly. I smiled at them. I truly loved my job and each kid in the class. Each child had a special place in my heart. Matt looked over at me and smiled. My heart melted, he was nowhere near the same little boy who first came into my room crying when his dad left. His dad wasn't the same man either, the sadness was gone, replaced by sparkling. I smiled back at Matt and he got back to work. I placed my hand on my stomach hoping this baby would never know what loss was the way Matt did.

Once everyone was gone, Matt helped me get all of my stuff together. "Did you have fun today?" I asked him.

"I always have fun," He said. "Math is my favorite."

"Really, I thought reading was."

"Reading still is, but math is harder, which makes it a lot more fun."

I laughed. "You're a great kid."

"You're a great mom," He said hugging me around my waist.

We picked Jaycie up and then we headed home. Alice had sent a text saying she had a couple errands to run and then she would be there. Matt grabbed a snack and went to sit at the table. I set Jaycie on the floor and she burst into tears immediately wanting to be picked back up. I picked her up and carried her into the kitchen and set her on the floor to make her a bottle. "Mamamamamama," She cried crawling to me.

"Just a minute baby, I'm getting you a bottle," I said feeling my stomach start to churn. I took a deep breath as Jaycie continued to grab for me crying. "Sweetheart, just a minute."

"Mamamamama," She screamed.

"I'm right here," I said shaking her bottle.

My stomach churned again and I knew there was no fighting it. I leaned over the trash can vomiting.

"Mamamama," Jaycie cried.

I rinsed my mouth out and grabbed her bottle picking her up. "Stop crying, I've got you," I said.

"What's wrong with Jaycie?" Matt asked.

"I have no clue," I said sitting down on the couch feeling very overwhelmed at the moment and couldn't stop the tears. How could I manage three kids at one time?

"Mama, why are you crying?" Matt asked.

"I, um, I don't know," I admitted. "I think I'm just tired."

"You're always tired," He said.

"I'm okay," I assured him.

There was a knock at the door and Alice peeked in. "Hey," I said.

"You look like hell," She said smiling.

"Thanks Alice," I said smiling.

"Alright Matt, why don't we take Jaycie and go play and let your mama rest," Alice said.

"What can we play?" Matt asked.

"I can teach you and your sister all about fashion," She said.

"No way, I'm a boy," He giggled. "I can't dress up like a girl."

"Your dad used to when he was a kid," Alice said.

"Wait, what?"

"Rose and I would take him to our room and dress him up all the time. We called him Edwina."

"My daddy is a girl," Matt giggled.

"No, he's definitely not a girl," I said. "They just dressed him as one."

Jaycie let go of her bottle and turned in my arms snuggling up against me whining. "What is going on with you Jayc?" I asked rubbing her back.

"Maybe she doesn't feel well," Matt said.

"I don't know," I sighed. "It's hard because she can't talk yet."

Jaycie continued to fuss in my arms. "Bella, let me take her and you go rest."

"She's just so fussy," I said.

"I can handle her," Alice said.

"I can help too," Matt said.

Tears filled my eyes. "Thank you," I said hugging him.

"Aunt Alice, she's crying again."

Alice laughed and smiled at me. "She's a girl and girls are always emotional."

"Wow," Matt said laughing.

Alice came over and took Jaycie from me. "Go to bed sleepyhead."

"Just give me an hour and wake me up," I said.

"Sure, okay," Alice said.

I kissed Matt and Jaycie on the head and headed up to the bedroom. I was too tired to undress, so I just laid down in the bed and was asleep instantly.

(Edward)

I parked next to Alice's car when I got home. I was going to pick up supper, but Alice called and told me she was cooking, I told her she didn't have to, but she insisted. I walked into the livingroom and could hear Jaycie crying. "I'm home," I said walking into the kitchen.

"Hi daddy," Matt said running over and hugging me.

"Hey little man," I said hugging him tightly.

"Can you fix Jaycie?" He asked.

"Is she broken?" I asked looking over at Alice who was rocking her.

"She's been really fussy since I got here," Alice said.

"Where is Bella?" I asked taking Jaycie from her.

"She's upstairs sleeping."

"Is she alright?" I asked.

"She's just really tired," Alice said glancing towards Matt.

"And what is the matter with you Miss. Grouchy?" I asked looking at Jaycie.

"Daddaddadada," She cried chewing on her fist.

I reached into her mouth feeling her gums. "She's got a tooth coming in," I said. "I'll give her some Tylenol and she will be good as new."

"Edward, I'm really sorry, I didn't know," Alice said.

"Ali, don't worry about it," I said.

"I was going to make you supper, but she just wanted to be held."

"You don't have to do that," I said.

"I know, I just wanted to help," She said.

"Well thank you," I said.

"Daddy, can I go watch cartoons?" Matt asked.

"Sure buddy," I said grabbing a jar of baby food and putting Jaycie into her highchair.

"We're going to have to tell Matt soon," I said.

"Talk to Bella, but Jasper and I are available this weekend to watch Jaycie so the three of you can spend some time together."

"I'm really worried about Bella," I said softly.

"She's fine, she was just really tired," Alice said. "She's working full time, taking care of two kids and has another baby on the way, it's a lot."

"I've been helping," I said trying not to get defensive.

"I didn't mean it that way Edward, but you work later than she does. All I meant was that you need extra help and I can help out as much as needed."

"Thanks Ali," I said.

"Have you talked about the next school year?" She asked.

"A little, I don't think she's going back to work after the baby is born. We've talked about her taking the year off."

"I think that would be a good plan," Alice said.

"I do to, she's not going to want to leave the baby and go back to work."

Jaycie yawned. "Go take care of her, I'm going to start supper."

"You don't…"

Alice pressed her finger to my lips. "Shut up Edwina."

"Bite me," I laughed taking Jaycie out of the highchair. She yawned again snuggling up against me.

"She's sleepy," Alice said kissing her on the forehead.

"I'll be back in a bit," I said.

I walked into the livingroom. "Matt, do you want to help me give Jaycie a bath?"

"Sure," He said. "Can I take one with her?"

Usually we didn't let them take baths together, but in that moment I wasn't about to argue. "Sure, just tonight though," I said.

"Why can't I take a bath with her?" He asked.

"Because, you are a boy and she's a girl and you just don't need to."

"Okay," He said.

I started the water and put a few bubbles in the tub. Matt climbed in first and Jaycie sat against him. I got their hair washed and then sat there watching them play. Matt laughed as Jaycie splashed him with bubbles.

I loved watching Matt with Jaycie, he was so gentle and really loved her. Jaycie turned around in his arms and grabbed his shoulders pulling up on him and standing up. "Jaycie, you're so tall," He laughed. She slipped and he grabbed her waist. "Careful," He told her trying to get her to sit down.

Jaycie started laughing and trying to jump in the tub. "No jumping," I said looking at her.

Her eyes filled with tears and she started crying. I picked her up and wrapped her in a towel. "I'm sorry Jayc, but you can't stand up in the tub."

"Daddy, can I get out to?" Matt asked.

I took his hand helping him out so he didn't slip and handed him a towel. "Go get pajamas on."

I had just gotten Jaycie dressed when Matt came in. "Is she okay?" He asked.

"She's great, just sleepy," I said.

"Can I rock her?" Matt asked.

"You can try, but I don't know if she'll go down without a bottle."

Matt sat down in the rocking chair and I put Jaycie in his arms. Jaycie smiled widely at Matt. "I love you," He said to her. She patted his face and sat there staring at him.

I sat down on the floor watching them. Jaycie chewed on her fist making cute little gurgling noises as Matt sat there holding her other hand.

He had adjusted far better than I ever imagined he would to getting a mom and a sister. Even when he would get jealous, it was easy to deal with and he would get over it quickly. I knew in those moments that telling him about his new baby brother or sister wouldn't be a huge deal. He would be alright.

Jaycie leaned over and her eyes fluttered closed. I was shocked, it usually took some hardcore rocking and a bottle to get her to sleep and yet he put her to sleep just by rocking her. "Look Matt," I whispered.

He smiled. "I did it."

"You did, I'm really proud of you."

I got Jaycie in her crib and grabbed the baby monitor. "Come on, lets go check on mama," I suggested.

We peaked into our room and found Bella asleep with Wolfie curled up and her head against Bella's stomach. "Why is mama so tired now?" Matt asked quietly. "Is she sick?"

"Come here Matt," I said picking him up. We walked back downstairs and into the livingroom.

"Things have been stressful lately, with the accident and the move and then everyone got sick. Her body is just trying to catch up on sleep."

"She threw up today," He said.

If Bella had been awake I would have suggested telling him right then, but I didn't want to do that without Bella with me. "Sometimes being over tired will make you sick," I said.

"I'll help mama," He said.

"You are an amazing kid," I said. "I'm so proud of what a big boy you are."

"Daddy, I'm glad I have a little sister," He said.

"Why is that?" I asked.

"Because she loves me," He said rolling his eyes.

"You are a great brother to her."

"I thought I wanted a brother, but a sister will do," He said.

I wanted to question him on that comment, but thought it would be best to leave it alone. "Lets see if Ali needs help."

He got up. "Daddy," He said.

"What?"

"I don't want anything to happen to mama," He said. "I love her."

I picked him up. "She's healthy Matt and you know what else?"

"What?"

"I love her to," I said.

"I can't wait until you marry her."

"I can't either," I agreed.

We walked into the kitchen. "It smells good," Matt said.

"I made chicken pot pies. I'm taking one home with me and I have two in the freezer," Alice said smiling.

"Did you make mashed potatoes?" Matt asked.

Alice laughed. "I did."

"Since when did you eat those?" I asked him.

"Since Aunt Ali gave them to me," He said. "I only like hers."

"Alice, thank you so much," I said.

"You are welcome," She said.

Alice hugged us both. "I'm going to head home. Call me if you need anything."

"I will," I said.

I got three plates ready and set them on a tray. "Here Matt," I said handing him three bottles of water. "Lets take your mama food in bed."

Matt smiled. "Can I wake her up?"

"Yes, but don't jump on her."

"I wont," He sighed.

We went upstairs and Miles climbed up on the bed. "Mama, mama, wake up," Matt said kissing her cheek.

Her eyes popped open. "Oh my God, what time is it? I need to cook supper."

I laughed. "Bella, Alice cooked supper."

Bella sat there wiping sleep out of her eyes. "Wow, I slept hard."

"You needed it. Are you hungry?"

"Starving," She said. "Where is Jaycie"

"She's already in bed, she's got a tooth coming in."

"That makes sense as to why she was grouchy."

"Jaycie fell asleep in my arms tonight," Matt said.

"Awe Matt, she loves you," Bella said.

Matt climbed up next to Bella and leaned against her while I handed out the food and got into bed on the other side of Bella.

We ate quietly and then Matt went to get a book. "Are you feeling alright?" I asked her.

"I'm alright, I was just so tired today," She said. "I don't remember being this tired with Jaycie, but maybe it's having two kids and working full time."

I reached over and rubbed her stomach. "Alice has volunteered to help out all we need to do is ask and she's going to keep Jaycie this weekend so we can have time with Matt."

"I think that's a good idea," Bella said smiling.

Matt came back in and curled up between us. "Mama, will you read to me?"

"Of course Matt," She said taking the book from him.

I smiled as he curled up wrapping his arm around her stomach as she read to him. Bella glanced up at me and winked. I kissed the top of her head and closed my eyes allowing her voice to put me to sleep.

"Matt, give your daddy a kiss and lets get ready for bed," I heard her say.

"I didn't fall asleep," I said.

"Yes you did," Matt giggled. "You were snoring."

I pulled him on top of me tickling him. "Daddy, stop, I need to pee," He gasped giggling.

I set him on the floor immediately. "Go don't pee on me," I laughed.

Bella leaned over and kissed me. "I love you so much."

"Bella, I love you more than words can say. You make me the happiest man on earth."

AN- I AM SO SORRY FOR HOW LONG IT'S TAKEN ME TO GET THIS CHAPTER OUT. THE LAST COUPLE WEEKS WERE A BIT CRAZY, BUT I'M DONE WITH FINALS AND HAVE 3 WEEKS OFF FROM SCHOOL. NEXT QUARTER WILL BE A LOT BETTER.

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