Hello all! Sorry it's taken so long to update, but you know how it is. Life happens. Anyway, thanks to everyone who has reviewed. Whenever I get a review, it helps me continue on. I also like ideas about where to go next. I can't promise I'll use them, but I like to hear them anyway. This chapter was fun to write. It's a little lighter than the last couple. Hope you likes. As always, I don't own...

Bella POV

I was confused. I sat in the Cullen's living room, looking at the TV, but not really watching the movie that was playing on it.

I'm not sure how or when it happened, but sometime in the last 2 months I had slipped into the 7th circle of my own personal hell.

That wasn't right, I did know how it happened.

It all happened the moment I turned down Edward's offer to go to Vegas with Kira and get married in favor of allowing Alice to plan the event. Unfortunately, that was what it was going to be now, not a wedding, not a marriage, but an event. Alice was going all out and she wasn't alone. Esme and my mother were both happily in on it and that was the part that confused me the most. I understood why Esme was overjoyed about planning the blessed event, but I couldn't get why Renee was all excited. She had been excited since the first moment I told her about being engaged to Edward. I had planned on having a big fight with her about the whole thing. After all, she was the one who drilled me, starting at an early age, that marriage should wait until you're older and she didn't want me to make the same mistakes she did. She had married my father right out of high school and we all knew how that turned out.

Now here I was, sitting in my future in laws house, listening while my mother and future mother in law discussed flower arrangements.

Yep, this was hell...complete with torture. I looked up at the clock on the wall next to the TV. It was time. I sighed loudly, causing Esme to look up from her wedding note pad, giving me an apologetic smile. I walked up closer to the phone, hearing my mom's excited voice continue to spew from the speaker.

"Sorry to interrupt, mom." I spoke into the phone. "I gotta get home. Alice is waiting for me to do my...final...dress...fitting." I could barely say the words. Normally, I wanted nothing to do with clothes that required a final fitting. Or any kind of fitting, for that matter. Esme saw my discomfort and hugged me gently.

"I wish I could be there with you, honey." My mom replied, almost sounding like she had started to cry. Again.

"It's OK mom. The...wedding...is only a couple of weeks away. You'll be seeing me in my...wedding dress...in no time." Why was it so hard to say words like wedding and marriage and dress these days! I think I might be developing a stutter.

"OK, dear. You have fun with Alice!"

"Yeah, right. Fun, that's exactly what I'd call it." I mumbled under my breath.

"What was that, Bella?" My mom asked. Her hearing was better than I remembered.

"Nothing. I'll talk to you soon." I half shouted, waving to Esme as I left the house to go face the impending doom Alice had waiting for me...

Alice POV

"Charlie, stop fidgeting!" I grumbled, holding Bella's father by his shoulders for a moment to stop his movements. I was trying to finish the alterations to his tux before Bella got home for her fitting. "You are worse than Bella. I really don't want to stick you with one of these pins!" I did my best to sound playfully frustrated, but to be honest, I thought the similarities between father and daughter were adorable.

Charlie gave me an sympathetic smile. "I'm sorry, Alice, I'm just..."

"Nervous?" I finished for him. I turned him so he was facing me. "Of course you are, silly. Your only daughter is getting married in two weeks. It's perfectly understandable. Everything is going to be fine. You are going to look incredibly dashing!" I could hear Bella's truck rumbling up the road, but didn't acknowledge it until I was sure Charlie could hear it too.

"Here comes Bella." I squealed. "Wait right here. I want her opinion on your tux. This is just so exciting!"

Charlie sighed, grumbling under his breath about silly monkey suits.

This made me smile. I could see where Bella got many of her mannerisms, since Charlie had used several of them over the last week. He didn't like public attention or crowds or dressing up any more than Bella did. It was so cute.

I could hear Bella opening the front door.

"Close your eyes, Bella. Don't look yet!" I shouted at her, meeting her at the door before she could get the whole way in. I knew her reaction to Charlie in his tux already, having seen it in a vision, but it was still nothing like seeing it in person. I grabbed Bella by the arm and guided her to where Charlie was blushing a very deep red color.

"Alice, you do know I'm very uncoordinated even when I have my eyes open!" Bella asked, concerned.

"Oh come on, Bella!" I said with fake hurt in my voice. "You know I won't let you fall. Besides, you can open your eyes now."

Bella opened her eyes and stood in shock for a moment, taking in the sight that was her father in a tux. I giggled, bouncing on the balls of my feet.

"Doesn't we look dashing?" I asked her, both of us appraising the very uncomfortable man before us.

She paused for a minute, but recovered relatively quickly.

"You look amazing dad! As Alice said, very dashing."

Charlie rolled his eyes slightly at his daughter's comments.

"I'm telling the truth, dad. You clean up very well." Bella smiled a genuine smile, giggling just a little. I bet she rarely saw her father looking this good.

"Don't laugh, Bells. You're next. I'm dressing up only because you are too."

I could see Bella's shoulders slump just a fraction on the mention of her wearing a wedding dress. I crossed my arms across my chest and sighed deeply. I just didn't understand this family and their reluctance to be fashionable.

"The only difference between you dressing up and me dressing up is I have to wear a 50 lb ball of lace!" Bella sounded like I was torturing her by making her wear the dress I had designed for her. I thought it was quite lovely myself. It was a designer dress! A one of a kind!

I threw up my arms in frustration. "OK, that's enough out of both of you." I pointed at Charlie. "You, take off the tux and hang it back up so it won't wrinkle. And you..." I faced Bella. "Upstairs. Put on the undergarments I bought for you and wait for me. I'll be up in a few minutes." I stopped her from speaking by holding a hand up. "No ands, ifs, or buts. You and Charlie are going to look fabulous for this wedding if I kills me...or you...or others to be mentioned later...now march!" I stomped my foot playfully, pointing towards the stairs dramatically.

Charlie chuckled as Bella took her turn rolling her eyes. She slowly headed upstairs, as if I were sending her to her own execution.

"I really don't get this family..." I mumbled under my breath, just loud enough for Charlie to hear as I started to collect my sewing kit. He continued to chuckle and smiled apologetically at me as he returned to his room to remove the tux.

Almost 2 weeks later...

Kira POV

"I hate technology." I mumbled to myself as I made yet another adjustment to the webcam I was trying to install onto my computer. I had made a conscious effort to keep up with the newest technology over the last couple of decades so I could blend in more with the times. It didn't mean that I liked technology, I was just realistic. Technology was 'in' right now. Yay!

I especially didn't like webcams or webcam chatting. Don't get me wrong, they are a great concept, but unfortunately they were usually used as just another way for horny perverts to show their business to total strangers. I was paranoid someone would activate the camera remotely and try and spy on me. Creepy!

I smiled when I heard a knock at my door. I didn't even need to answer it to know who it was. I pulled myself out from behind my desk.

"Come on in, Sharee." I yelled. I could hear a card key being swiped and a tall, beautiful woman walked in. She was almost 6 feet tall, with an enviable skin tone she got from having an African-American father and a Native American mother. Her long brown hair was curled and done up intricately and she wore a simple but elegant sundress. She loved to look her best and spent hours in the morning getting ready for a normal day. She was also the nicest person you could ever meet. She reminded me a lot of Alice.

Sharee was one of my best friends and coincidentally the reason I was installing this infernal piece of technology onto my laptop.

"You know you don't have to knock." I stated, finally taking a seat at my desk to test my webcam.

"I know, but I didn't want to disturb you. You could have had a male friend in here with you."

I gave her an 'oh please' kinda look, then returned my gaze back to my computer. "You've known me for how long now?"

"Over five years, I think." Sharee responded playfully, thinking about it for only a few seconds.

"And in all that time, how many male friends have I had in this room for the purpose of sex?"

"None that I know of, but stranger things have happened." She leaned back, half sitting on my desk. "For example, is that a webcam? I thought you said those were only for perverts and creeps who still live in their parent's basement at 40."

"It is and I do feel that way, but this is also the only way I can talk face to face with my uncle Edward and my future aunt before they get married tomorrow."

"I'm sorr..." Sharee began.

I held up my hand. "No, no no. Don't you dare apologize, again, for your wedding conflicting with my uncle's. You've been engaged to Tank for over 2 years and you've been planning this wedding for over 3. My Uncle's wedding was only decided on 2 months ago. You win out." I stood, placing my hands on her shoulders. "Besides, there is nowhere I'd rather be tomorrow, then standing with 2 of my best friends as they finally make it official."

Sharee started to tear up, pulling me into a hug. "You are a good friend, Kira."

I chuckled, returning the hug. "I am a damn good friend. No only am I installing a pervert's spy camera onto my computer so I can be at your wedding, but I'm also wearing, with very little complaint I might add, that pink beach towel you call a bridesmaid dress."

"It's a beautiful dress!" Sharee faked offense, throwing her hand to her heart like I just stabbed her. Truth be told, it was a nice dress. It was a mild pink color, not pastel, but not neon either. It was strapless and fell to just above the knees. The women in my family would love it.

"Yes, it is. But it's a dress. You know I hate dresses. I'm only wearing it because it will make you happy and I want your wedding to be as perfect as possible." I returned to my seat and turned on the webcam. It showed that my family already had theirs on, displaying the empty living room of their house. At least it works. "You should take a picture tomorrow, since it will be one of the very few times you'll catch me in a dress."

Sharee smirked, returning to her place half seated on my desk beside me. "Oh don't worry. I told the photographer to take two or three extra pictures of the maid of honor. I told him your family wanted a nice picture of you for their mantle."

"Gee thanks." I groaned.

"Don't mention it. We can send a few of them to your family. I"m sure they'd love to see you all dolled up." Sharee glanced down at her watched, almost squealing. "I'm late! I gotta get to the hall. You'll be at the church by 4 for the rehearsal, right?"

"Don't worry, I plan to be there early so I can crack the whip for everyone who is late. That's a maid of honor's job, ya know." I joked.

Sharee turned at the door on her way out.

"Have fun talking to your family."

"Thanks. See ya later."

Sharee left and I looked at the closed door for a few moments, thinking just how much I truly loved my friends.

"Is she your friend getting married? She's very attractive."

I jumped in by seated and turned to face my computer, startled. I just thought of another reason to hate webcams...people could sneak up on me. In the screen with her usual jovial smile was Alice.

"Hello Alice."

"Your friend said something about pictures. I've already seen you in your dress and it's gorgeous on you. I can't wait for Esme and Rose to see the pictures. They are going to die!"

"It's nice to see you too, Alice." I replied. I could hear someone approaching from her side. Moments later, Jasper appeared beside his wife.

"Stop harassing our child." He joked taking a seat next to Alice. "How ya doin' Darlin'? I see you got the webcam to work."

"I'm good dad and I barely got the webcam to work. I only just got it figured out. So, are all the preparations for Edward and Bella's wedding finished?"

"Not even close." Jasper said, glancing at Alice. "Alice decided to take a break and pester you before Edward and Bella could have you." He looked over his shoulder. "Speaking of which...here they are. Come on Alice, we have a backyard to remodel." Dad got up, trying dragging Alice along with him. "Talk to ya later, sweetie."

"See ya dad."

Alice held onto the table for just a second longer. "I'll call you in two days. We can dish about the weddings. I love weddings."

"I know Alice, it was nice to see you."

"Bye" Alice squeaked out as Jasper pulled her away. You gotta love parents.

I pulled my legs under me, getting more comfortable as Edward and Bella sat down.

"Hey guys!" I greeted, waving. "Welcome to my pervert cam, live from Vegas."

"Your what?" Bella asked.

"I mean webcam...sorry. It's along story. Maybe I'll tell you sometime. Anyway, how's the wedding plans coming along? You both excited? I'm bummed I can't be there."

Edward smiled the biggest smile I'd ever seen on him. I couldn't read his emotions over the Internet, but I could tell he was happier than he'd ever been. Bella, on the other hand, looked a bit green.

"I've waited a long time for Bella to come into my life."

I smiled at the couple. "You OK, Bella. You look a bit distant."

"I'm fine. It's just the last two months have flown by and..."

I interrupted her thought...I knew what she was going to say. "And Alice's idea of a wedding is a bit more 'spotlight on me' than you normally are comfortable with."

"Are you sure you can't read minds?" Bella laughed. My comment seemed to put her more at ease.

"No, thank goodness. I just know Alice. She can be prone to overdo things on occasion."

"That's an understatement." Edward commented quietly, but not quietly enough.

"I HEARD THAT!" I heard Alice yell from the other side of the house.

"Don't worry, Bella, Alice will take care of everything. You just have to get through 1 day and then spend all eternity with Edward. And all the rest of us knuckleheads, of course. I'd get use to the crazy if I were you. It only gets worse with age. I'd watch Emmett in particular."

"I HEARD THAT!" I heard Emmett yell this time from what sounded like outside.

All three of us laughed.

"In all seriousness, I'm sorry I can't be there for you."

"It's OK, Kira." Bella soothed. "It's my fault for wanting the wedding so last minute."

We talked for a while longer about this and that. I got a chance to talk with the whole family, even Carlisle. Apparently, our chat was being eavesdropped on by everyone and all of them had something they wanted to contribute to it. I intentionally didn't comment about when Bella's change was scheduled to happen. I knew it was a tense subject to all involved. I looked at the clock on my computer and noticed it was 3pm.

"Shit. I gotta get going guys. I got a rehearsal to go to and people to whip when they show up late. Have a beautiful wedding and don't worry about a thing. It'll all be good. Love you guys."

I could hear everyone say goodbye from where they were, then I shut down the camera. I quickly changed into a more appropriate outfit, grabbed by purse, and headed for the door.

I hesitated before opening it, returned to my computer. I removed the webcam all together, placing the infernal contraption on the desk where it couldn't harm anyone.

Creepy, just plain Creepy...

To be continued...

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The next chapter will probably be a shorter one. I plan to skip over the wedding and honeymoon and move right no to when Bella and Edward return to Forks with Bella all knocked up. I didn't want to waste precious creative time on things that will happen exactly like in the books. I know there hasn't been to much Seth in this Seth story, but I promise, he will be here. It's just taken a long time to get the beginning details hashed out. After all, he didn't have a big part until the last book anyway. Hope you are enjoying none the less.