I DO NOT OWN TWILIGHT!

Chapter 80

(Bella)

I rolled over in bed and opened my eyes. Edward was laying there with Jaycie on his chest, both of them sound asleep. "Edward," I said quietly.

"Hmm," He sighed.

"When did Jaycie come in?" I asked.

"Around 4am, I heard her crying. I went in and she reached up to me calling me daddy. I couldn't resist."

"She's got you wrapped so tight around her little finger."

"Yes, she does," He said rubbing her back. "She's one today mama."

"I know," I said.

"I can't believe how little she was when I first met you guys."

"She fit perfectly into your arms," I said sliding over and wrapping my arms around them.

"I was so nervous about what to do with her," He said laughing lightly.

"You were amazing with her, that night she was sick and you stayed with us helping. I don't know what I would have done without you that night."

Edward smiled. "We made love that night for the first time and I knew you guys were mine."

"And talk about scared, I had no idea what to do with a little boy, who missed his mommy so badly."

"You were so caring and understanding of his feelings. It was natural for you," Edward said.

"I just knew it would be Jaycie wishing she had a dad around," I admitted.

Jaycie stirred and lifted her head smiling at Edward. "Happy birthday sweetheart," He said kissing her head.

"Daddy," She yawned smiling at him.

"Hi beautiful," I said reaching over and rubbing her back.

"Mommy," She grinned reaching for me.

Edward and I scooted apart and she climbed on top of me laying down directly on my stomach, which up until that moment hadn't been a problem. "Oh, hold on a minute," I said sliding her so she could sit next to me.

"Are you alright?" Edward asked.

"Yeah, it just wasn't comfortable having her on top of me like that," I said.

"I think that's because you are really starting to show," He said smiling.

"I look like I'm having twins," I groaned.

"No you don't," Edward said. "You look great."

Edward pulled my shirt up. "Look at mommy's tummy," He said taking her hand and putting it on my stomach. "There's a baby in there."

"Baba," She said.

"You're going to be a big sister," He told her.

Matt walked in the bedroom rubbing his eyes and yawning. "Morning," He said climbing up on the end of the bed.

"Morning buddy," Edward said sliding over to make room for Matt.

"Happy birthday," He said kissing Jaycie on the cheek.

"Bubba," She said grinning at him and climbing on top of him.

Edward laughed. "Attack of the baby sister."

"I know," Matt giggled.

"Just think Matt, soon you will have two of them attacking you."

"How much longer until the baby gets here?" Matt asked.

"Five more months," I said.

"Oh," He said.

"It will go fast," Edward told him.

"Is the baby moving?" He asked me.

I rolled over onto my back and pulled my shirt up. "Daddy, do you work," I said.

Edward immediately put his hand on my stomach gently pushing on it. "Hey little one, kick for daddy," He cooed to my stomach. I giggled at the look on Matt's face as he just stared at his dad.

"Is it working?" Matt asked.

"No not yet, just wait a minute," Edward said.

"Jaycie stinks," Matt said plugging his nose.

"I'll go change her," Edward said.

"Are you sure?" I asked him.

"Yes," He said. "I don't mind."

Edward took Jaycie out of the room and Matt laid down putting his head on my chest and his hand on my stomach. He was quiet and I thought he'd fallen asleep. "Are you awake?" I asked.

"Yeah," He said. "I'll be back, I need to go potty." He scooted off the bed and ran into our bathroom.

I poked around on my stomach and the baby started moving, but not only could I feel it, I could see it.

"Matt, come here!" I called.

He came running in. "What mama?" He climbed back up on the bed.

"Watch, right here," I said pointing to my stomach. I poked it again and the baby moved.

"That is crazy, I can see it!" He exclaimed. "Does it hurt?"

"No buddy, not at all."

"Mama," He said softly.

"What buddy?"

"Do you think I used to kick mommy like that?" He asked.

"I bet you did," I said. "You should ask your daddy, I bet he'd remember."

I watched as Edward came into the room holding Jaycie's fingers helping her walk. "Big girl's trying to walk," He said smiling.

I got out of bed and sat down on the floor. "Come here Jaycie," I said reaching my arms out to her.

Edward sat down on his knees. "Come on Jaycie, walk to mommy."

Matt came and sat next to me. "You can do it Jaycie come on," Matt said.

Edward let go of her fingers and she stood there smiling. "Come here," I said offering her my hands. She moved her foot and fell down crawling to me.

I took her hands and helped her stand up again. "Go to daddy."

Once again, she stood up and fell. Matt got in front of her and looked at her. "You can do it Jaycie, I know you can."

Edward took her hand helping her up and this time she took a step and stopped, but she didn't fall. She looked at me and grinned and took several steps before she fell into me. "Yay," I said holding her. "You walked."

"Will she walk to me?" Matt asked.

"Maybe," I said standing her up on the floor. "Just hold your hands out to help her."

"Come here Jaycie," Matt said.

Jaycie stood there for a bit watching Matt, but walked right to him. He pulled her into his lap. "You can walk," He said tickling her.

"Now it's time to put up the baby gates," Edward said.

"I guess so," I said.

"Are we putting her in a cage?" Matt asked.

"No," I laughed. "We're putting gates up the top and bottom of the stairs so she can't fall on them."

"Oh," He said. "That makes sense."

After breakfast I got ready and headed over to the park to decorate. Sue and Esme were already there waiting for me. "Sorry I'm late," I said joining them.

"That's okay," Sue said hugging me.

"So how does it feel to know your baby is a year old?" Esme asked.

"It's crazy," I said.

Sue smiled. "I know as a grandma it was one of the most amazing experiences in my life."

"Will you guys be in the delivery room with us?" I asked both of them.

"Of course," Sue said.

"Bella, I'd be honored," Esme said hugging me. "Rose was in the room when Matt was born, Carlisle and I made it to the hospital after he was born."

"I bet you wished you could have been there," I said.

"I did, but I was glad Rose got to be there," She said.

"At first I wanted everyone in the room, but honestly I think you two and Edward is enough."

"It is," Esme said. "They will understand and can help with Matt and Jaycie."

We got busy hanging balloons and streamers. We'd chosen Tinkerbell as her theme and it was coming together nicely.

Sue came up and wrapped her arms around me. "I am so proud of you."

I hugged her back. "Thank you."

"I mean it Bella, I've never seen you look more happy."

"I don't know if I've ever truly felt this happy," I said. I took Sue's hand and placed it on my stomach.

"Bella, I don't know if you realize this, but you never hardly smiled when you were pregnant with Jaycie, now when you smile your eyes light up."

Esme came over. "Is the baby kicking?"

I put her hand on my stomach and she smiled. "Are you going to let us help you decorate the room?"

"Once we find out the sex then we will let everyone know what we need help with."

"Good," Esme said.

Everyone showed up later. Emmett carried Matt up on his back while Edward carried Jaycie. "Mama," She cried reaching for me.

I took her from Edward. "What's the matter baby girl?"

"She took a 15minute nap," Edward said.

"Wonderful," I said hugging her to me.

"Sorry Bella, I tried," He said.

"It's okay," I said leaning over and kissing him. "She can go to bed early."

"Good plan," Edward said.

I looked around at our families. Sam, Jasper and Emmett were throwing a football, Carlisle was at the grill and dad was playing baseball with Matt. Sue, Esme, Alice, Rose and Emily were all sitting around talking and laughing as Esme held Daniel.

"How did we get so lucky?" I asked.

Edward wrapped his arms around me resting his hands on my stomach. "I don't know," He whispered kissing my cheek. "But we are very blessed." I turned my head kissing him.

"Hey you two, come join us and stop making out!" Emily yelled.

I blushed and stuck my tongue out at her. "He's my husband I'll make out with him anytime I want."

"You're going to need a bigger house," Rose giggled. "Those two are going to have dozens of kids."

"I could deal with that," I whispered.

"Seriously," Edward whispered in my ear.

"Why not," I said. "We could have at least 10 kids."

"If that's how many you want, we'll work on it," He said. "I'll give you anything you want."

I couldn't help but laugh. "I don't know about 10 kids, but at least a couple more."

I swear I saw Edward relax. "That's a good idea."

"Daddy, come play baseball," Matt yelled.

Edward walked over to where dad and Matt were and I joined the girls. I sat down in a lawn chair and set Jaycie down in the grass. "How have you been feeling?" Emily asked.

"Pretty good at night my heart burn flairs up, but otherwise I'm feeling good."

"When are we going shopping?" Alice asked eying my stomach.

I laughed. "When do you want to go?"

"Tomorrow," Rose said.

"Alright, you wont let me get out of it," I sighed jokingly.

"Nope," Rose said. "Are you going with us Emily?"

"Sure," She said. "Sam can bring Daniel over to your house and let Edward practice on a baby again."

"That sound good," I said.

Carlisle brought over the plates filled with hot dogs and hamburgers. "Oh Bella, I have something for you," He said walking back over to the grill. He came back over and handed me a plate. "Edward said hamburger makes you sick, so I made you this."

I took the plate and realized he'd grilled a couple pieces of chicken. "You are the best father in law ever," I said smiling at him.

He leaned over and patted my stomach. "Can't have the baby making you sick on Jaycie's first birthday."

"Thank you so much," I said.

"Should we do cake after this or presents?" Edward asked.

"Presents," I said. "That way she can get as messy in the cake as she wants."

"Good plan," He said.

"Mama, can I have more chips?" Matt asked.

"Eat some more of your hotdog and I'll get you chips," I said.

He sat next to me and finished his hotdog. "That was good, can I have another one?"

"Yes," I said getting up to go get him more food.

"Thanks mama," He said taking his plate from me.

"You're welcome," I said.

I set my plate down and leaned back. "Are you feeling okay?" Edward asked rubbing my stomach.

"I'm feeling great," I said.

"So they want to take me shopping," I said pointing to the girls.

"Then I thought Sam could bring Daniel to your house and you guys would hang out with the kids," Emily said.

"Sure," Edward said.

"Good, then you can change diapers," Sam said. "You need to practice."

"I'm getting good practice," Edward said patting Jaycie on the head.

"Daddy," She said reaching for him. He picked her up and she hugged him. She laid his head on his shoulder and yawned.

"I think we should let her open presents and eat her cake," I said rubbing her back.

Edward and I helped Jaycie open her presents as everyone sat around watching her. She loved the paper more than the toys. Thanks to her wonderful aunts, she had enough clothes to last until she started kindergarten. Carlisle had taken Matt shopping and Matt got her a soft baby doll that she fell in love with immediately. Emmett had gotten her a small drum set and Rose bought Edward and me a set of ear plugs. By the time the presents were opened, Jaycie had several puzzles, tons of clothes, books, a purse, a tiny pink fishing pole from my dad, the drum set, and a kitchen set with fake food.

"Mama, can I play with her toys too?" Matt asked.

"Of course, you get to teach her what to do with them," I said.

"You guys might as well move into the toy store by the time this baby comes along," Jasper said.

"You got that right," I laughed getting up off the grass.

"Where are you going?" Edward asked.

"To get her cake ready," I said.

I went over to where it was and started looking for the candle. "Here," Emily said handing it to me.

"Thanks," I said.

"The last year has gone so fast," She said.

"It sure has," I agreed.

"I'll never forget how sad you looked that afternoon Sam and I saw you and Alice together and now, your eyes are sparkling."

"I felt so empty then, the only thing keeping me going was Jaycie," I said.

"I'm so glad I have you back, I felt like I'd lost you," She said.

"Edward and Sue were the two encouraging me to contact you guys. I'd tried, but it hurt and I knew Sam was probably still struggling so I figured it was easier for me to just stay away."

"That's understandable," She said. "I'm just glad I get to be here with you through this pregnancy."

I wiped my tears away and hugged her. "Shit, I didn't mean to make you cry on Jaycie's birthday."

"It's alright," I laughed.

Together we got Jaycie's little cake ready and Edward brought her over and put her in the high chair. "Matt," I said.

"What mama?"

"Would you like to help Jaycie blow out the candle?" I asked him.

"Sure," He said smiling.

We all sang happy birthday to her and dad lit the candle. "Make a wish," He told Jaycie. Matt whispered something in Jaycie's ear and then blew out the candle.

"What did you wish for?" Emmett asked him.

"I can't, I mean she can't tell you," Matt said laughing.

I set Jaycie's cake down in front of her. "Here you go sweet girl."

Her eyes widened and she smiled widely as she stuck her hand straight into the cake. She pulled it out and put her fist in her mouth and giggled. "Oh she likes it," I said.

Suddenly it hit me that my baby was a year old and while I knew my life had changed a lot over the year, but to see her walking and talking, I couldn't stop the tears. "Baby, why are you crying?" Edward asked.

"She's a year old," I cried.

He laughed. "Yes Bella, she is." He wrapped his arms around me and held me.

"Can we have cake now?" Matt asked.

"I'll cut it," Esme said. "Give your mama a minute."

"She always cries," Matt said.

"It's hormones," Sam said. "It's because she's pregnant."

I looked over at Jaycie and laughed. She had fallen asleep with her head on the tray of her high chair and her hand down into the cake. "She looks like Emmett," Rose laughed.

"Hey now," He said. "I'm not that bad."

"Only sometimes," She laughed.

I gently took the cake away from Jaycie and carefully washed her face off with diaper wipes. Once she was cleaned up I got her out of her high chair and went to sit in a lawn chair with her as she slept against my chest.

"Happy birthday baby girl, I'm so proud to be your mama," I whispered. "I know Jake would have loved you, but I'm thankful Edward is your daddy."

That evening after the kids were in bed Edward came into the bathroom where I was taking a bath. "Are you feeling alright?"

"Yeah, I'm just really tired," I said.

He sank down to his knees and rested his hand on my stomach. "Thank you," He said quietly.

"For what?"

"For allowing me to be Jaycie's dad," He said.

I reached up and caressed his cheek. "There is no one else who would have ever been a better father for her than you."

"Thank you," He said smiling.

AN- FINALLY AN UPDATE! I AM SO SORRY IT'S TAKING SO LONG TO GET THEM OUT. I'M HEADING INTO FINALS AND WE'LL SEE WHERE THAT TAKES ME. I ALREADY HAVE THE NEXT COUPLE CHAPTERS WRITTEN AND I SHOULD BE ABLE TO POST BOTH OF THEM THIS WEEKEND.

THE NEXT CHAPTER WILL BE SHOPPING WITH THE GIRLS.

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