I DO NOT OWN TWILIGHT!

CHAPTER 83

(Edward)

I walked into the house after mowing the yard, sweat was pouring down my back. This was the hottest summer we'd had in years.

"Next time you get me pregnant, it better not be during the summer," Bella said handing me a glass of ice water.

"I sure didn't plan the heat wave when I got you pregnant," I smirked. She was wearing short knit shorts and a spaghetti strapped tank top.

"Come on Edward, even with the air I'm burning up," She said.

"Lets take the kids to the lake to go swimming," I suggested.

"I don't have a bathing suit that fits," She complained.

"Bra and panties," I said.

"Edward, be serious," She whined.

"I am baby, I know you are hot," I said.

"You go get the kids ready and I'll see what I can find to wear," She sighed.

I smiled as she waddled away. She had gained the pregnancy waddle a couple weeks ago as she had really popped out. She was 26 weeks along and doing well, minus the heat.

I went into the playroom. "Come on you two, we're going to the lake," I told our kids.

"Yay!" Matt exclaimed jumping up.

"Go get your swim shorts on," I told her.

"Okay," He said running out of the room.

"Come on Jaycie, lets go swimming," I said.

"Fimming," She asked.

I laughed. "Yep."

I took her up to her bedroom. I found her a swim diaper and her bathing suit. I sat down on the floor, getting her ready for the lake. "Daddy," She giggled as I tickled her feet.

I picked her up and kissed her. "Are you ready to go to the lake?" I asked her.

"Ake?" She asked.

"Something like that," I laughed.

Bella met us in the hallway and Jaycie reached for her. "I can't hold you right now baby," Bella said kissing her cheek.

"Did you find something to wear?" I asked.

"Yeah," She said. "I also called Rose, she's going to call everyone and see if they want to meet us there."

"That's a good idea," I said.

"I know, that's why I thought of it," She said.

Her hormones combined with the heat were making her close to unbearable at times. "Where did you put her life jacket?" I asked Bella.

She rolled her eyes. "It's in the laundry room on the shelf, do you need me to draw a picture?"

"Bella, I know you are hot and pregnant, but you don't need to be sarcastic," I said setting Jaycie down on the floor.

Tears filled Bella's eyes. "I'm sorry," She cried. "I hate this. I'm fat and miserable."

"You aren't fat Bella," I said. "You are pregnant and it's summer."

We went downstairs and found Matt ready to go. "I got towels and bottles of water," He said smiling.

"Thank you Matt," Bella said. "You are such a sweet kid."

"Mama it's okay, you don't have to cry, it's just towels and water," He said.

"Babe, do you want me to pack sandwiches?" I asked her.

"Sure," She said sitting down. "I'll get the lawn chairs in the car here in a minute."

"You will not," I told her. "You don't need to be lifting anything."

"I was just trying to help," She said.

"I know love, but I've got this," I said.

(Bella)

I really wasn't trying to complain, it was just so hot out and I was miserable. "Mama, can I get you anything?" Matt asked sitting next to me.

"No buddy, I'm alright," I said.

He sat back against the couch and put his hand on my stomach. "Is being pregnant fun?"

"Sometimes," I told him. "Why do you ask?"

"You seem grumpy all the time," He said.

"It's just hot Matt, I'm not meaning to be grumpy."

About an hour later we pulled up at the lake. "Wow, it feels cooler here already," I said.

"Are you going to swim?" Matt asked.

"Of course," I said smiling back at him.

"You and Matt take Jaycie and head on down, I'll get the stuff," Edward said.

"I can carry something," I said.

He handed me the towels. "Here."

"Ass," I muttered where the kids couldn't hear me.

"I know you love me," He said grinning.

Matt and I took Jaycie's hands and headed down the steps. "There's Uncle Emmett," Matt said.

"Good, I'm glad they came," I said.

"Can I go see him?" Matt asked.

"Sure buddy."

He ran to Emmett jumping on him. Emmett got up and headed our way. "Matt said Edward is getting things out of the car. I'm going to help him," He said. "Rose is over there and Alice and Jasper are in the water."

I picked Jaycie up and we walked over to where Rose was laying out. "Aunt Rose," Matt laughed reaching down and tickling her. "I see your belly button."

She grabbed him laughing as she tickled him back. "I see yours too," She said pulling his shirt up.

"Wose," Jaycie said reaching down to her.

Rose smiled and took Jaycie from me. "Matt spread some towels down for your mom so she can sit," Rose said.

"It's alright, I'm going to wait until Edward gets down here with the chairs."

"Afraid you wont get up again?" Rose asked smiling.

"Something like that," I said.

"Here you Bella," Edward said bringing out the chairs while Emmett set the coolers down. I sat down and put my feet up on the coolers.

"Does that help?" Emmett asked.

"Yes," I sighed.

"How are we going to get our drinks?" He asked me.

"Do without," I laughed.

"Mama, will you swim with me?" Matt asked.

"Sure buddy," I said.

"Go splash Alice for me," Rose said.

"Come with us," Matt said.

"I will in a few minutes," Rose said.

We covered the kids from head to toe in in sun screen and Edward put Jaycie's life jacket on. I stripped out of my sun dress and Edward gasped. "What?"

"You look amazing," Edward said smiling.

"14 more weeks, I better be looking great,"

"Wow is that all?" Rose asked.

"It's gone fast," I said.

Rose bit her lip and nodded. "It sure has."

"Come on mama," Matt said pulling my arm.

Edward and I took the kids out into the water. "Will you help me up?"

"I'll help you down too," He said.

"About time you two got here," Alice said coming over to us holding Jasper's hand.

"I couldn't stand it in the house much longer, it was too hot," I said.

Alice sat next to me and Jaycie walked toddled over sitting in Alice's lap. "Are you having fun?"

"Uh huh," She said smiling.

"What is this?" Alice asked pointing to my stomach.

"Baba," She said.

"Jaycie's brother," Alice said.

"Baba," Jaycie said.

Rose and Emmett joined us and Matt splashed at Emmett. "I'm going to get you," Emmett said getting up and chasing Matt.

We laughed as the guys took Matt out into the water, leaving us with Jaycie. I sat back holding myself up with my arms. "How are you feeling?" Alice asked.

"I'd be great if it wasn't so damned hot," I said. "I don't feel like doing anything anymore."

"You need to be taking it easy," Rose said. "Let Edward take care of you."

"He mowed today and I was so whiney I didn't even thank him for it," I said.

"Poor Edward," Alice laughed.

"I offered, but he told me no," I said.

"You better not be mowing or even thinking about it," Rose said.

"No way, it's too hot and I don't think my back could handle it."

"Good," She said.

Jaycie came over and put sand on my stomach. "Thank you," I said.

She smiled and patted my stomach. "How do you think she'll do when her baby brother gets here?"

"I don't know," I said. "She's so used to the three of us hanging out with her and playing with her, it could be interesting."

"Where's Jaycie's baby?" Rose asked.

"Baba," She said touching my stomach.

"Is he active?" Alice asked.

"Very," I said. "Especially after Edward and I are together he moves like crazy."

"He's trying to get away," Rose said.

"Oh my God," I laughed. "Now that's what I will think about next time we're together."

"Oh God, don't think about me," Rose gagged.

"We should call mom and dad and have a barbeque," Alice said. "Grill chicken, corn on the cob and potato salad."

"That sounds amazing," I said. "As long as I can stay in the air conditioning."

"You can," Alice said.

Edward came over and sat down putting his hand on my stomach. "How are you ladies doing?"

"Cooler than earlier," I said.

He smirked. "Still hot as hell to me," He said leaning over and kissing me.

"Get a room," Rose groaned. "You are scarring your daughter."

"I'm going to call mom and dad," Alice said getting up.

"What's going on?" Edward asked.

"Barbeque at your parent's house," I said.

"Sounds good," He said.

(Edward)

We stayed at the lake until the kids couldn't take it anymore. Jaycie was over tired and Matt was hungry. I loaded everything into the car and went back down to where Bella and the kids were. "Are you ready?" I asked.

"No go," Jaycie cried.

"Come on kiddo," I said trying to pick her up.

"No," She cried falling to her knees.

"Jaycie stop being a baby," Matt said.

"Matt, you take care of you and let us deal with Jaycie," I said.

"Whatever," He groaned.

"Can you help me up," Bella said.

I reached down and took her hands lifting her to her feet. "Thanks," She said.

I picked up Jaycie, who started screaming. Several people turned and stared, but I ignored them. Yes temper tantrums were annoying, but I wasn't going to try to calm her down. I'd learned it was best to just remove her from the situation.

We got the car and as I was getting Jaycie into her car seat I noticed Bella hunch over holding her stomach. "Bella, are you okay?" I asked closing Jaycie's door and rushing to Bella's side.

"I think I'm alright," She said softly not looking at me.

"Bull shit," I hissed.

"I'm just hot and don't feel well," She said.

I helped her into the car and squatted down putting my hand on her stomach. "How long have you been feeling bad?"

"Off and on all day," She said. "I felt better sitting in the water, but I'm just so hot."

"Lets get over to my parent's house and see what dad says," I said.

The ride to my parents was long, Jaycie fussed the whole way home, Matt was irritated with her and I was extremely concerned about Bella.

I glanced over and Bella had her head back with her eye closed. I reached over and took her hand. "Are you okay?"

"I don't know," She whispered wrapping her arms around her stomach.

I squeezed her hand. "Should we go to the hospital?"

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

"She's just not feeling well," I told him.

"I want to eat, I don't want to go to the hospital," He said.

"Matt, I know you are hungry, but mama's needs come first right now," I told him.

"Fine," He sighed.

I pulled into my parent's driveway. "Go on inside and get grandma and grandpa," I told Matt.

He got out and ran inside. I turned to Bella. "Tell me what's going on."

"I don't know," She said. "I've got a headache and I'm dizzy."

"Will you let dad look at you?" I asked.

"I guess," She said breathing deeply.

"What's going on?" Dad asked opening Bella's door.

"I'm dizzy and I have a headache. I just don't feel well."

"Bella, do you have blurry vision?" Dad asked.

"No," She said.

"Stomach pains?" Dad asked pressing down on her stomach.

"A little," She admitted.

Mom got Jaycie out of the car. "She's really cranky," I said looking back at mom.

"That's fine, I'll feed her," Mom said.

"Okay Bella, lets go inside and I'll examine you and see what's going on," Dad said helping her out of the car.

I got on the other side of Bella and put my arm around her. "Get her in the spare bedroom, I'll get my bag," Dad said.

We went into the spare bedroom and I helped Bella into the bed. She wrapped her arms around her stomach releasing the breath she'd been holding. I put my hand on the top of her stomach. "I hurt all over," She said.

"Okay baby try to relax," I said.

"I'm trying," She said.

Dad came back into the room with his doctor's bag. "I'm going to check your blood pressure and then go from there," He said sitting down on the edge of the bed. "Are you having contractions?" He asked her. She nodded leaning back and closing her eyes.

"Okay Bella, your blood pressure is a little high. Is the baby still active?" He asked her.

"Yes," She said breathing deeply.

"I think she's having Braxton Hicks contractions right and she's showing signs of heat exhaustion," Dad said pressing on her stomach.

"What can we do?" Bella asked.

"If you were my patient, I would tell you to go to the hospital to get IV fluids. Bella you appear to be dehydrated and that can cause preterm labor."

"Okay," She said quietly.

"Who is your doctor?" Dad asked.

"Dr. Hope," Bella told him.

"Okay, I'll give her a call. Right now I want you to relax."

Once dad left, I climbed into the bed next to her and put my hand on her stomach. "Everything will be alright," I said softly.

Bella tensed in my arms. "What if it's not false labor?" She breathed.

"Try to relax Bella," I said. "We're going to get you checked out."

"Can you go check on the kids?" She asked.

"Sure," I said kissing her on the head.

I walked into the livingroom as dad was getting off the phone. "Dr. Hope said to bring her in," He said.

"I figured she'd want to see Bella," I said. "I'm going to talk to the kids and we'll be ready."

"Okay and I'll go tell Bella," He said.

Mom was holding Jaycie, who'd fallen asleep in her arms, as she sat down with Matt at the table. "Is Bella alright?" Mom asked.

I didn't realize until that moment how scared I was. I looked down at Matt trying to figure how not to completely break down. "Dr. Hope wants me to bring her in to the hospital to get checked out. She's having some contractions and her and dad both thought it was best to get her seen."

"What are contractions?" Matt asked.

"It means that the muscles in your mama's tummy are squeezing together," Mom told him softly. She turned to look at me. "Take care of your wife. The kids will be fine," She said.

"Thank you," I said.

"Can I go with you?" Matt asked.

"No buddy," I said. "We're going to the hospital and I don't know how long it will take."

"Okay," He said softly.

I hugged him. "Be good for grandma and grandpa," I said.

"I will," He said. "Give mama a hug for me."

"I will," I said kissing Jaycie carefully so she didn't wake up.

Dr. Hope was waiting at the hospital for us when we got there. "How are you doing?" Dr. Hope asked.

"I've been better," Bella said.

"Lets get you down the hall and see what's going on," She said offering her a comforting smile.

We followed Dr. Hope down the hall and Bella gasped bending over and holding her stomach. I took her hand, while Dr. Hope put her hand on the top of her stomach. "Deep breaths in and slowly release it." Bella did as she said squeezing my hand. "Good job Bella," She said.

"It's too early," Bella whimpered softly.

Dr. Hope took Bella by the hands and looked her dead in the eyes. "Bella, first you need to calm down and let me see what's going on. This could be nothing major or you could be in labor, but whatever it is, you need to be calm."

"Okay," She whispered softly

"Now, when we get into the room, I need a urine sample and then you can put a gown on and get into bed."

I waited in the room while Bella peed in the cup for Dr. Hope. She came out and handed her the cup, then I went in and helped her into a gown. "Don't leave me," She said.

"I'm not going to," I said kissing her on the head. We walked out of the bathroom and she climbed into bed lying down."

The door opened and a nurse came in the room. "I'm Sandy, Dr. Hope sent me in to get things started and then she will be back in," She said. "Can you tell me when you started feeling so bad?"

"Off and on all day, I thought it was the heat. We went to the lake and I had a slight headache, but nothing horrible and sitting in the water helped. However, as we were leaving I started feeling dizzy and just awful."

"Are you having contractions?"

"Yes," She said. "Some are more painful than others."

"My dad checked her blood pressure and it was a little high at the house, but he thought her contractions were Braxton Hicks and not real contractions," I said.

Sandy smiled. "Dr. Cullen, he's an excellent doctor."

Sandy hooked Bella up to the fetal monitor. "Is your baby still moving?"

"Yes," Bella said. "He's still really active."

"How far along are you?"

"26 weeks," Bella closing her eyes and taking a deep breath. Sandy turned and watched the monitors as Bella took my hand.

Bella relaxed and kissed my knuckles. "Bella, I'm going to start an IV and then have Dr. Hope come back in and see what's going on."

Once Sandy had Bella's IV and blood pressure cuff on, she left us alone and I put my hand on Bella's stomach feeling our son kick. Bella put her hand over mine and closed her eyes. "Just rest sweetheart, I'm right here."

Bella was almost asleep when Dr. Hope came in. "How are you guy doing?"

"I'm so tired," Bella said. "I want to check your cervix just to make sure you aren't dilating and then I'm going to go check to see if the results of your urine tests are back," Sandy said sitting down on the edge of the bed. "Go ahead and bed your knees and take deep breaths."

Bella buried her face in my chest crying out as Dr. Hope checked her. "I'm sorry Bella," She said pulling her gloves off and throwing them away. "Your cervix is still closed and that is a great thing."

"So what is going on?" I asked her.

"From the look of the strips, she's having Braxton Hicks contractions which are basically just the practice contractions," Dr. Hope said.

"Is that a bad thing?" Bella asked.

"No, it's your body's way of preparing for the real thing," She said.

"When will they stop?" Bella asked.

"Why don't you roll over on your left side and we are going to keep giving you IV fluids," Dr. Hope said.

"Okay," Bella said softly.

"I'll be back, I'm going to check on your tests," Dr. Hope said.

"Thank you," I said softly.

I rubbed Bella's hip as she closed her eyes resting. "He needs a name," She said.

"Yes he does," I agreed. "Do you have any in mind?"

"I've thought of a few. Have you thought of any names?" She asked.

"I've always liked the name Caleb," I said.

She muttered something quietly and smiled. "I like the name Anthony."

"Anthony Caleb," I said.

She shook her head. "No, Caleb Anthony."

"Did we really name him that fast?" I asked.

A tear slid down her face and I kissed it away. "I think we did."

"I just want him to be okay," She said.

"Are you still having contractions?" I asked.

"Some," She said.

"Everything is going to be alright," I said rubbing her side. "Caleb is going to be just fine."

She smiled and reached up caressing my face. "I'm so glad you are here."

Dr. Hope came in and smiled. "Would you like some good news?"

"Yes," Bella and I said.

"Your tests confirmed my suspicion, you are suffering from dehydration which caused the headaches, dizziness and the contractions."

"Am I going to be okay?" Bella asked.

"You and baby are going to be just fine. We're going to keep an eye on the baby and give you another bag of fluid and then I think you will be able to go home."

"How can we prevent this from happening again?" I asked.

"Drink a lot of water, rest and stay as cool as possible," Dr. Hope said. "In fact for the next 24 hours, I'm going to recommend bed rest."

"Is this going to happen again?" Bella asked.

"Not necessarily," She said. "If you feel a headache coming on, lie down and drink water, the same with contractions. If you start feeling dizzy or you just don't feel well call me immediately."

"Okay," Bella said.

(Alice)

Jasper and I walked into the hospital to visit Bella and Edward. He had called and told us it was nothing serious, but she was my sister and I wanted to go see her.

We walked into the main part of the hospital. "We're looking for Bella Cullen's room," Jasper said.

The receptionist smiled and began typing on her computer. "Oh yes, Mrs. Cullen is in room 412," She said.

"Thank you ma'am," He said.

Jasper wrapped his arms around me as we walked towards the elevator. I pushed the button to the fourth floor and he pulled me into his arms kissing me. I wrapped my arms around him kissing him back. "I love you Ali," He breathed against my lips.

I smiled. "I love you too."

"Ali, I want to have a baby with you," He said. "Please tell me we can try."

"Jasper," I said. "Lets talk about this later and not right before we go see Bella."

"Okay," He sighed.

"Don't be mad please," I begged. "I just don't want to talk about it right this second."

"I'm not mad," He said. "I just want to have a baby with you."

"Jasper please, not right now."

"Fine," He sighed as the doors opened.

I sighed. I didn't want to fight with him. I wanted to go see Bella to make sure she and the baby were really alright. She was there for me when I'd lost my baby and while dad said they would both be alright, I wanted to support her.

We knocked lightly on the door and Edward opened it. "Hi," He said looking surprised.

"Is this a bad time?" I asked.

"No, Bella's resting and getting what we hope will be the last bag of fluids so I can take her home," He said. He looked tired.

We walked into the room and we could hear the baby's heart beat in the room. "He's really okay?" I asked.

Edward smiled. "They are both doing great. Her contractions have stopped, so hopefully we will be out of here soon."

"So what happened?" Jasper asked.

"With all the heat, she just became dehydrated and almost caused her to go into preterm labor," He explained.

"Damn," He muttered.

"How were the kids?" Edward asked.

"They were good, mom and dad had them in the back yard eating watermelon and playing in the sprinklers when we left," I said.

"Good," He said softly.

"She looks peaceful," I said.

Edward smiled over at her. "Maybe at some point our lives will be calm."

Bella yawned and stretched opening her eyes. "Hi," She said smiling at us.

I walked over and hugged her. "Are you alright?"

"I'm feeling much better," She said.

I put my hand on her stomach and gasped as I felt him kick. "Wow."

"Yeah, he's tired of having this monitor on him. He's ready to get out from under it."

"I bet," I said. "Jasper, you need to feel this."

He walked over closer. "Do you care?" He asked Bella.

"Of course not," She said.

Jasper's face softened as he felt his nephew kick. "Wow," He said. "That's really neat."

"All he needs is a name," I said.

Edward and Bella glanced at each other and he nodded. "Don't tell anyone, we want Matt to know, but the baby does have a name."

"Oh really," I said.

"We're going to name him Caleb Anthony," Bella said.

"Hi Caleb," I cooed to her stomach.

Jasper and I left a little while later. We were both quiet and I knew he was deep in thought. I reached over and took his hand as we got to the car. I got into the driver's side as he got in on the other side.

I pulled into the pharmacy in town and turned off the car. "What are you doing?" He asked.

I turned to him and took a deep breath. "I know why you are being so quiet and I know you really were upset with me in the elevator on the way to Bella's room." He started to say something, but I put my fingers to his lips. "I know you wanted to talk about having a baby, but I knew it wasn't the right time. I needed to see that Bella and Caleb were okay."

"Alice, I'm sorry that I'm pressuring you," He said. "You just never want to talk about it at all."

"I know that, but I think right now it's time to be completely honest with you. I don't know for sure, but my period is really late. I feel fine, but I'm so emotional and I honestly think I'm pregnant."

He didn't respond, his mouth was on mine as he hand went up under my shirt resting on my bare stomach. "We need to find out," He breathed.

I giggled. "That's why we are here."

A half hour later, I walked into the bathroom. Jasper was sitting on the bed still looking dazed, I was't sure if it was from telling him I might be pregnant or from the blow job I'd just given him, but he was definitly dazed. I looked down at the test and smiled. "Daddy, get in here!" I called smiling.

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