A/N: I wasn't sure if I'd be able to get a chapter up today because I was really sick last night, but I'm better, so you're all in luck!

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Also, things will be happening a bit fast in this chapter, but remember: My story, My rules. Besides, it kind of fits with the rest of my story so far.

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Chapter 17. Closer

3 Months Later (Early December)

The last couple of months have been interesting since Edward's confession. A month after that happened, I had forgiven him and we had become good friends again. We started spending a lot of time with each other outside of work just hanging out. We would either grab some dinner together, or we would go back to his apartment and have drinks and watch tv. Since Edward's apartment was filled with expensive things, it wasn't very kid friendly, so I often had Victoria watch Riley during those times.

But I had started to miss spending more time with Riley, so Edward suggested that we hang out at my place instead. It was a great idea, so that's exactly what we did. Edward would come over a few times a week, and I would make dinner for all of us, since Edward doesn't know how to cook.

Once Riley had gotten over his shyness around Edward, the two of them got along great. While I made dinner, he'd play with Riley or watch tv with him. It was sweet. I could tell that Riley missed having a man around the house. Edward didn't have a whole lot of experience with kids, so having him over more often was good for the both of them.

Sometime during the last two months, Edward and I got much closer and decided to enter into a serious relationship. I know it happened a bit fast, but it had been 10 months since I had lost James. I will always love him, but it was time to start moving on, and I had begun to really care for Edward.

Halloween and Thanksgiving had passed and it would soon be time for Christmas. Edward and I were sitting on the sofa in my living room watching a movie with Riley. By the time the movie had finished, Riley had fallen asleep, so Edward had offered to carry him to bed and tuck him in.

When he came back, we decided to watch another movie. Halfway through it, Edward suddenly asked, "Do you have any plans for Christmas?"

I looked at him with a look of surprise. "Um, I don't think so, I mean, I'm not sure. This year is going to be hard for Riley and I because it'll be our first Christmas without James." I began to cry and said, "I have no idea what I'm gonna do this year. Why do you ask?"

Edward held me until I calmed down and said, "I asked because I want you and Riley to spend Christmas with me. I know you two have been through a lot, and I don't want you to be alone for Christmas. I know it won't be the same because I'm not James, but I just want to you to know that I'm here for you."

"That's a wonderful offer Edward, but you're apartment isn't exactly the best place to hold a Christmas for child. Riley gets really excited around presents and there would be a good chance that something expensive of yours would end up broken."

He got a really guilty look on his face and began to run his fingers through his hair. "Um...actually, I usually spend Christmas in...Forks."

I jumped up from the sofa. "FORKS!" I shouted. "You want me and Riley to go to FORKS? Are you crazy?"

"Quiet down, you'll wake up Riley." said Edward.

"Edward, I haven't been to Forks in six years. What makes you think I would want to go back now?"

"Well," he began. "First of all, I think you should try to fix things with your dad. He truly does miss you and I think that he should know that he has a grandchild. Secondly, Emmett, Rosalie, Jasper, and Alice will be there too, so it will give them a chance to apologize to you for the way they acted. And lastly, it will give you the opportunity to confront all of our parents, so you can finally put the past behind you."

I stared at him for moment before sighing. "I don't know Edward. I'm not sure if I'm ready for that yet."

"What about James? Wouldn't he want you to face your past so you can truly be happy?"

I glared at him. "That's not fair, Edward. Don't use James against me like that." I took a deep breath and continued, "But you're right about all of it and James would want me to be happy."

It took a few minutes for me to come up with an answer.

"Fine. We'll do it."

Edward got a huge smile on his face. "Really?"

"Yes," I said. "Riley and I will go with you and spend Christmas in Forks."

A/N: So, Bella and Riley are gonna spend Christmas in Forks with Edward. I think things are about to become very interesting. :)

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