So... the very last regular chapter of this fic. I can't thank you guys enough for taking a chance on another one of my fics and sticking with me throughout it all. It wasn't a easy read at times. I hope this last chapter is everything you wanted or hoped it would be. Thank you for reading, reviewing, rec'ing. If I could tacklehug each and and everyone of you, I would.

Thank you to Kyla713 for forever putting up with me and all the chapters I send her. Seriously, she's had to read a lot of stuff from me this year and hasn't flounced me yet. Love to Packy for all the comments in my doc.

Read away...

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Chapter 26-

Bella's doctor came in early in the morning, waking us both up. He quickly apologized, but wanted her to wake up to good news. Her scan came back clear. Her liver appeared much better since surgery, and her remaining ovary was looking even better. Her numbers were still not exactly where he wanted them yet, but he did say we were making great progress. He figured that the next two weeks of chemo would wipe out whatever was left and we'd get the all clear.

Bella sat up in bed, shakily stood up and wrapped him up in a hug.

"Not entirely what I wanted to hear, but I think you made my day!" The happiness in her voice made everything we'd fought for worthwhile.

"I'm glad I could deliver at least this small bit of news. Hopefully two weeks from now, I will be filling out your discharge papers and get to say I won't see you for another three months and that you are all clear. Now, I'll let you get settled back in."

He then walked out, waving, most likely not at all realizing just how much he actually did make our day. We were no longer wearing the gowns or our masks, since the risk of infection went down. I leaned in and kissed her softly, our lips molding perfectly together. Bella's soft moan setting me on fire somewhere deep inside.

Later that morning, my parents brought us coffee, and I had to head out for a consult. We told them the good news with Charlie on speakerphone; nothing could beat the happiness that was now encasing us all.

I told my family I'd see them later, picked up my name tag, files and lab jacket before giving Bella one last kiss, and then walking out and down the hall to the elevators. I felt like I was floating on cloud nine. I hadn't smiled so much in months.

Once I made my way to my office to catch up on things and wait for the first patient consult, I noticed a brightly colored piece of paper sticking out of one of my folders. I opened it up and pulled out the sheet of paper, immediately noticing Bella's handwriting.

You once said that I gave you words. And my reward to that was your heart. I don't know how I ever got so lucky. As for your words, please check the email you use for fanfiction.

I excitedly punched in my sign-in information. My eyes fell on the email Bella had sent, and from the time stamp, shortly after I left her room.

This is me giving you all of my words.

I never thought I'd be saved by a knight in shining armor, but I was.

I never believed my early twenties would bring me close to death, but it did.

I never thought even once with all the words I ever posted, that they would become so significant to someone, but they did.

I never dreamed that I'd find my soulmate in you, but I did.

Never once did I think I'd gain a best friend, one who would stick with me through thick and thin, but I did.

I never knew that I needed the family that I have now, but I did.

Edward...You give me so much. Your love, your heart, your kisses. You give me words, too. Maybe not how I gave you my words, but you give them with every breath you take. When you wake up me up to say good morning, or I love you. When you say that I am strong, that I will beat this, that we will get forever...that is you giving me your words.

If I had known that a simply story posted on a site would catch your eye, I'd have posted as soon as I ever received a computer. You've made my existence in this world so much better and more worthwhile.

I think without you, I wouldn't have made it. There will never be a way I can ever adequately thank you. All my I love yous will never be enough.

You saved me in my darkest time.

Now, in order for you to get the rest of my words to you, you have to come get them from me personally.

I knew I'd have to wait, since I had a consultation in five minutes, so I texted my beautiful girl thank you for her words and that I'd be up very soon. She replied quickly with a "no rush".

It felt like forever as I sat through the consultation, going over the upcoming surgery with the patient—all the while, my mind on my girl upstairs. I ordered blood tests, set about having the nurse schedule the time, and then everything was set. I had thirty minutes until my next patient visit, so I quickly made my way back up to her room.

She was sitting in a chair, watching the door. Her face broke out in the biggest smile as I walked in, and she stood up, her hands holding up something golden.

"Mr. Potter! You're late for Quidditch." Her hands opened up to a golden snitch. "I am afraid in order for you to get the rest of my words to you, you'll have to catch the Golden Snitch."

"Think I can manage that," I cockily said, but before I could take it from her hands, she snatched it around behind her back.

"I am not so sure you're wanting the snitch badly enough." She side-stepped me, moving away as quickly as she could.

I let her have a bit of a lead, and right before she made it to the foot of her bed, I gently caught up and wrapped her up in my arms, kissing her neck softly, while gently taking the snitch out of her hand.

Her eyes were bright with emotion swimming in them. Uncertainty and happiness being the most prevalent.

With shaky hands, I gently opened the snitch and found another colored piece of paper. I pulled it out and slowly unfolded it. Her beautiful script flowed over the page. My eyes looked up to notice that my dad, mom and Charlie were waiting, smiling as they watched on.

Will you marry me?

My eyes met hers, a tear had escaped down her cheek.

"I...Bella.. I am so incredibly happy right now." I kissed her, long and slow. My tongue gently meeting hers. I pulled away, nipping at her lips one last time. "I think you know my answer is yes."

It was then that I noticed she was wearing a dress. A beautiful white dress. "Bella..." I tried to say more, but her fingers came up and hushed me. I then heard her hospital room door open and close multiple times. All of her nurses came in, followed by Alice and Jasper, and Emmett and Rosalie.

"I think if anything these last few months have taught us is to never take life for granted. I tried to be patient, to wait and leave the asking up to you, but I don't know what tomorrow will bring. I want to be yours in every way. Now that you've said yes, I figure we shouldn't waste any more time."

I kissed her again. "I love you so fucking much, Bella."

A clearing throat made me pull away from her. The hospital chaplain was waiting. "Well, Dr. Cullen, it looks like instead of you calling on me for a family and last prayers, I get to marry you today."

My head was spinning, but my heart was full. My mother came up to me, made me take off my lab coat and placed a flower in my pocket. "Somewhat presentable." She winked before walking away, tears shining.

I couldn't even recall all of what the chaplain said, or our vows; all I knew was that I smiled the hugest smile, and cried while I looked at my beautiful wife as I said I do. Her voice faltered as she let out a sob of happiness when she said hers.

Our first kiss as husband and wife was one I will never forget. It stopped my heart and restarted it. It mended pieces in me I didn't know needed it, and gave me everything all at once. I never wanted it to end.

"Well, Mrs. Cullen, you got one over on me"

"I do believe I did."

We visited with our family, all the while smiling. One of her nurses came over and handed Bella a pass.

"You have two hours out of here. I'd use it wisely. It took me bribing your doctor with a good wine to get him to agree to this."

Bella giggled and thanked her. "Can we go home? Just us?"

I held her hand the whole way home and up into our apartment. It had been so long since I had last seen it. She pulled me up to our room where she slowly undressed for me, her eyes never leaving mine. I noticed the slight changes in her body. The new scars, the slight weight loss, her port. But I loved each and every inch of it as I gazed upon her.

She soon pulled back the sheets, grabbed my hand and pulled me toward her. Soon, my shirt was gone, pants followed quickly after, and boxers as soon as I laid down next to her.

It was the best two hours spent, melting into each other. We kissed and nibbled, sighed and moaned. I was mindful not to place my whole body weight on top of her as I slowly pushed myself inside. Her eyes closed as she sighed, her arms held me tighter.

Once we were both acquainted with the feel, I moved deeper, faster as she held me, kissed my neck down to my collarbone.

Murmured words and hushed promises soon filled the air between our bodies. Fingers and hands roamed softly, caressing each new piece of skin with assured promises of a future we secured.

Once we found our release, I didn't want to leave the heaven I found myself in, but I slowly pulled out, whispering "I love you" after each kiss.

Her contented smile as she cuddled up to me completed that perfect time in our bubble.

The alarm sounded, we had twenty minutes to get back to the hospital for another treatment. As I drove, my eyes met the ring on my finger, and drifted over to her hand.

We were forever joined.

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Two weeks later, we were handed discharge papers while the doctor showed us copies of the latest scans and lab reports, but all I could focus on was the six words the doctor just informed us with.

There is no presence of cancer.

It had been a long road, and at times, we never thought we'd get there.

Bella signed the discharge papers with a huge smile.

For now, she was cured.

For all the words she gave me, nothing was sweeter than the two she whispered as she wrapped herself around me.

"I'm cured."

I may have given her my heart all those months ago, but she has given me so much more. Her words, and now, a forever.

The End.

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Thank you, all of you, for reading. Epilogue will follow, maybe not tomorrow, but as soon as my beta can get to it. Should be soon. * hugs *