BPOV

I sat and watched as Rosalie opened gift after gift as I checked my phone.

Still no message from Edward.

I couldn't help the worry that kept gnawing at me.

I fidgeted in my seat trying to think of what I should do.

I stood up abruptly and walked over to Esme, who was holding Grayson with Bailey next to her.

"I need to go home...Edward needs me, I know it."

"Bella, you can't. You need to stay here till we know its safe," she said.

"I'll take Seth - I just know he needs me."

I nodded and then kissed my kids forehead as I walked quickly towards the door.

I found Seth still out in the car.

"Bella, what's wrong?" he asked as he looked at me.

"Edward needs me, take me home.. now."

I got in and waited anxiously for Seth to start the car.

"Are you sure? Edward will kill me if I put you in danger."

Yes, Edward needs me. I can feel it. Just drive, now. Don't worry you won't be in trouble I will."

He looked at me with skepticism but started the car.

The drive seemed to take longer than normal as I sat there twisting my ring around my finger.

"Please be okay, Edward," I whispered again and again.

When we arrived at the house I could see Caius's car still there - so he didn't just kill Edward and leave. That made me feel a little better but my stomach was still twisted in anxiety.

I didn't even give it a thought that there might be more of Caius' men around, as I barely let Seth stop the car before I jumped out and started rushing for the door.

"Bella, stop. Wait for me," Seth called after me.

I couldn't wait for him...I needed to be in there, I couldn't even explain it, I just knew Edward needed me.

My heart stammered in my chest as I reached for the doorknob, turning it slowly and stepping inside.

Nothing could prepare me for what I saw before my eyes.

Both Edward and Caius lay on the floor of the living room. I could see immediately that Caius was dead but I didn't care about him, it was the sight of Edward that brought a cry from me as I rushed forward.

I dropped on the knees next to him, horrified by the amount of blood on the floor around him.

"Edward," I cried as I put my hand on his neck and felt for his pulse.

It was faint but still there.

He was still alive...he could still make it.

"Oh fuck," I heard Seth say behind me.

I looked for something to help stop Edwards bleeding and grabbed a pillow from our couch and pressed it to his stomach.

He's still alive and I'll do everything in my power to keep him that way...I won't lose him I tell myself over and over, hoping against hope it's true.

I could hear Seth on the phone, telling someone the address and then telling them to hurry.

"I called an ambulance," he said.

"Good," I told him, trying to be calm though I can hear the tears in my voice.

"Call Carlisle and Emmett, tell them to come now."

I heard him on the phone as I looked down at Edward's still form in my lap.

"Please baby, don't leave me. I need you, our children need you. Please, please, stay with me," I whispered as I down and kissed his lips.

My tears flooded down my face seeing his still, pale face.

"Bella? The ambulance is here," I heard Seth say.

EMT's rushed into the house and I reluctantly had to let his body go.

I tried to stand up but wavered and I felt two strong arms grip my waist.

"I got you, Bella," I heard Emmett say in my ear.

He helped me sit on the couch as I felt emotion over take me.

"H.. he can't die. P... please.. make him wake up," the tears flowed freely as the sobs escaped me.

"Put a blanket over her," I heard Carlisle say to Emmett. "She's going into shock."

He wrapped a blanket tightly around me, and I watched as they worked on Edward.

He looked so still, so pale and there was so much blood.

Why wouldn't he listen and have Emmett or someone with him? Why didn't he think to wear a bulletproof vest? My mind wouldn't shut off as I watched my pale, still husband being worked on.

They hooked up an IV and got him strapped to a board and on a stretcher as Carlisle barked out orders.

"I told him he needed to have back up. He fucking wouldn't listen to me," Emmett said as I felt tears fall down my face.

"Not now Emmett. For once in your life keep your mouth shut," Carlisle said angrily.

"I... I need to go.. with h..him... I won't let h.. him go alone," I cried pulling against Emmett's arms. "L..let me go."

"Bella, look at me," Carlisle said. "You need to get warm and cleaned up. Emmett will bring you over soon. I'll stay with Edward - I promise he won't be alone."

"N..no.. he promised everything would be f...fine. He told me we'd be home tonight and making love in our bed and we'd be safe... I .. can't l..lose him. I n..need him, this baby needs him," I said placing my hand on my stomach as I tried to breathe.

"Bella, calm down. Think of the baby. Get cleaned up and I'll be there waiting for you to get there. He won't be alone."

I nodded as I stopped fighting against Emmett.

"Y..you're right, dad. Edward would want me to think of Cameron. Please take care of him. Can I see him?"

"Quickly, time is of the essence."

Emmett helped me up and held me as I walked over to him.

"I love you, Edward. Come back to me," I said as I kissed his lips.

I stood up, turning my head into Emmett's chest.

"Go!" I heard Carlisle yell to the EMTs.

"Come on Bella, let's get you cleaned up," Emmett said steering me towards the stairs.

I nodded.

"It's okay, Bella. I'll help you," he said as he stood up and helped me up.

He took my hand and led me up to my room.

"Pick out some clothes, okay?"

I nodded as I walked past our unmade bed to my closet.

I couldn't help the few tears that slipped down my face at the sight of our bed.

"Go ahead to the bathroom, I'll wait here and then we can go to the hospital," Emmett says after I pick my clothes.

I looked back at the bed and I couldn't get the images out of my head, Edward alive and full of life this morning in our bed, and the image of him lifeless, pale and bleeding on the floor.

I walked into the bathroom and closed the door.

I pressed my back to the door and slid down it till I sat on the floor.

I couldn't stop the tears that fell or the sobs that came from me.

My body shook with the force of my sobs.

"Bella, honey.. get dressed or I'm coming in there and we both know that Edward won't like that," he said.

I couldn't help the laugh that burst from me...only Emmett.

I got up and stripped off my clothes and washed up a bit, before I put clean clothes on and opened the door.

"Much better, you were looking like a horror movie before."

"Emm, I love you, but please don't make me laugh anymore right now," I said as I looked up at him.

"Okay, it was just killing me to hear you sob like that," he said and I can see the sadness in his eyes.

I nodded and he took my hand to help me down the stairs.

He led me outside and to his car.

Once I was inside, I put my seatbelt on and then he started the car and took off towards the hospital.

"I've called the authorities and they will be at the house with Santiago and at the hospital to speak with you, and Edward of course when he wakes up."

I nodded, I knew how these things worked.

"I'm sure there will be something happening once Caius' people find out he's dead. Edward already had plans in place for any sort of retaliation."

I nodded again, not wanting to know any more.

"I swear to Bella, if Alice was in anyway connected to this I will take her out, sister or not," he vowed.

"I... I... you can't.." I said as I felt panic rising.

"Calm down, Bella," he said softly as he pulled into the parking lot.

I nodded.

I could barely contain myself until the car was parked...I needed to see Edward.

Emmett grabbed my hand as we walked into the hospital, and walked straight to the elevator.

Emmett took me up to the surgical ward waiting room.

"Dad," I said as we walked in.

"Bella, Emmett, he's still in surgery...we still have some wait time."

"Why aren't you in there?" Emmett asked.

"I'm not a surgeon, I can't just be there simply because I'm a doctor."

"Did you call mom and Rosalie?" I asked.

"Yes, they both want you to know they are praying for you and said not to worry about the kids," Carlisle said.

"I don't know how to wait... What if .. he doesn't come back to me?"

"Dr. Benjamin is the best, he will do everything in his power to save him."

I nodded, "Did they say how long?"

"No, these kinds of things don't have a certain time - there are all kinds of variables."

I shook my head.

"I know it's hard, but all we can do is wait and pray."

I nodded and just stared out at the sky, I couldn't help but let my mind wander back to our first meeting.

He looked so intimidating as he sat at the table in the diner and I was so nervous to go over and take his order.

But once I went over there and talked to him, he didn't seem that bad.

I could see his smile in my mind as I looked out the window - that smile hooked me.

Then when I was leaving for the day, he came back for me and asked to take me home.

I thought he must be joking - he was so handsome...so confident.

I was so plain and downright shy. I couldn't believe he would he want to even talk to me.

I'm so glad I accepted that ride - that ride changed my life.

I watched as two uniformed officers came in and spoke briefly to Carlisle and then to Emmett, as they came towards me.

I told them everything that they needed to know and they gave Emmett a card and told him to call as soon as Edward woke up.

I breathed a sigh of relief when they walked out.

"You handled that beautifully, Bella," Carlisle said softly as he hugged me.

"Mrs. Cullen?" I heard someone say.

"Yes," I said turning towards the voice.

"I'm Dr. Benjamin. You're husband is out of surgery. His spleen was nicked but we were able to sew it up. The bullet went straight through with no other major organ damage. There was tissue damage but that will heal over time. He did lose a lot of blood but in the long run he should be okay."

"Oh thank God," I said softly. "When can I see him?"

"You may see him now, though he is still unconscious."

"I want to see him," I said as I walked over to him.

"He's in room 501."

"Thank you," I said. "Are either of you coming with me?"

"Go ahead, we'll see him in a few."

"Okay," I said as I walked out of the waiting room.

I was hoping one of them would come with me, but I'll be fine on my own.

I walked slowly down the hall and found his room. I took a deep breath as I pushed the door open.

The room was filled with the sound of beeping monitors. Edward laid perfectly still hooked to tubes and monitors and bandages on his shoulder and abdomen.

I couldn't help the sob that left me.

He didn't look like the strong lively man I knew, he looked helpless.

I walked slowly towards the bed and pulled up the chair and sat down.

I took his hand in my hand held it, he still felt cold to me.

I stroked his hand and whispered my love to him.

I prayed the doctor was right, that everything would be fine.

I felt drained and overwhelmed but I knew I needed to be strong for our kids and for him.

I laid my head on the bed as I held his hand in mine.

I prayed harder than I've ever prayed before.

I heard a soft knock on the door and turned to see Emmett and Carlisle poking their heads in the door.

"Can we come in?" Emmett asked.

"Of course."

"How are you doing?" Carlisle asked.

"Okay," I said taking a deep breath.

"You know that we'll do anything to help you."

"I know...you being here helps so much."

"Esme called, Bailey is asking for her mommy."

"Okay, I'll go call her."

I leaned in and kissed Edward before heading down the hall.

I pulled my phone out once I'm in the waiting room, I called Esme.

She answered on the second ring.

"Bella, how are you doing?"

"I'm okay," I said softly. "How are the kids?"

"Fine, I haven't told them anything...I wasn't sure what you wanted to tell them."

"Okay, thank you."

"Do you want to speak to Bailey?"

"Yes, please."

"Okay, one moment."

It was a few seconds before I heard my little girl.

"Ma-ma, where are you and da-da?" she asked.

"Daddy isn't feeling good so he had to go see the doctor."

"Are you coming home?"

"No, Daddy needs to stay at Pop-pop's work for a few days.

I was trying to hold back the tears from falling as I talked to her.

"Ma-ma, I come to Pop-pop's work see da-da?" she asked sadly. "I tiss him, make him bedder."

My sweet little girl, I had to put my hand over my mouth to keep from sobbing into the phone.

I wish that a kiss from her would make Edward all better.

"Maybe in the morning, sweetheart."

"Otay," she said quietly. "I miss you Mommy."

"I miss you too, sweetie, I'll be over to have breakfast with you in the morning."

"Otay. Tiss da-da for me," she said with a yawn.

"I will baby girl. Kiss your brother for ma-ma, okay."

"I will. Bye ma-ma, I wuv you."

"I love you, honey. Bye-bye."

I hung up the phone and sat down in the nearest chair and cried into my hands.

I cried until I literally couldn't cry any more.

Emmett looked up as I came in, "I was going to come and find you."

"Is there a change?" I asked nervously as we walked back to the room.

He shook his head no.

"Oh," I said with my shoulders slumping.

I dropped wearily into the chair beside Edwards bed.

"Do you want anything from the cafeteria?" he asked us.

"No...I'm fine."

"Bella, you need to keep your strength up," Carlisle said.

"Maybe a salad then."

"Okay, I'll bring you a salad and a sandwich," he said as he walked out the door.

"I swear that he sounded just like Edward just then," I said out loud.

"Eating is important and Edward would want you taking care of you and the baby."

"I know," I said quietly as I took Edward's hand in mine.

"I'm being good, baby. I'm going to eat...that should make you happy."

"He can hear you, Bella. Keep talking to him," Carlisle said softly from behind me.

"Can he really?"

"I believe that he can hear you. I'm going to go and check his chart."

I nodded as he left the room.

I leaned over and kissed his lips, "That's from Bailey, she loves you and misses you."

He still didn't move so I started telling him about Rosalie's baby shower.

"Rosalie really enjoyed being the center of attention, and it went really well. Not hyper like when Alice planned things," I said as I ran my fingers over the back of his hand.

"Your mom made really great food - tea sandwiches, macaroni and potato salad and a bunch of cupcakes."

"She saved some for you, baby. Told me that they were in her refrigerator," I said as the tears flowed down my cheeks.

I wondered how long it would be till he could eat them.

Emmett and dad came back in with food and some tea for me.

"Hey bro, I got Bella a sandwich and salad. I'm looking out for her just like you'd want me too," Emmett told him.

I knew Edward would be really grateful and impressed.

"Thank you Emmett," I said as I said back in the chair to eat.

The food tasted really good, I was hungrier than I thought.

"Dad, once he wakes up how long will it be till he can eat food?" I asked.

"Shouldn't be long, he wasn't hit in the stomach or intestines."

"Okay, I was telling him about the cupcakes that Esme saved for him."

"Upcakes, where?" Emmett asked with a mouthful of food.

"She saved some for you too," I told him.

"God, I love my mom. She rocks."

Carlisle and I both laughed.

"Bro, you gotta wake up or I'll eat both sets of cupcakes," he said to Edward.

"You won't," I told him.

He smirked at me as he continued eating.

"Are you staying here tonight?" Carlisle asked.

"Can I?"

"Yes, but you won't sleep well, nurses will be in and out all night."

"I know, but I don't want to be away from him, in case he wakes up," I said looking up at him.

"I understand," he said.

"I'll go let the nurses know and bring in a cot for you. I don't want to come in here in the morning and find you in that chair, Bella."

"Alright, I promise to lay down."

"Dad, I'm going to stay with her for a while and then I'll have Seth and Felix here after I leave. Just in case Caius's people figure out that he's not dead."

"That's very smart of you."

"I try," he said.

"Edward would be proud of you, Emm. He really does trust you and knows that you are smart," I said as I squeezed his hand.

"Thanks," he said with a smile.

"When I first saw you at my birthday party when Edward and I first started dating, I was so intimidated by you," I told him softly.

"Yeah, I get that a lot."

"I bet. But then you talked to me like you knew me forever and hugged me so tightly. You're whole family treated me better than my own family."

"We knew you had to be special if you tamed Edward."

"I didn't tame him, I completed him. We were both lost pieces of the same soul," I said looking over at Edward.

"Wow, that's really deep, Bella."

"Yeah, I don't know where it came from, but I hope that I remember it so I can tell him that."

"You will."

"That was an awesome birthday."

"It was, the cake was amazing," he said and I couldn't help but laugh.

"Only you would remember the food," I told him.

"I always remember food, sis. I'm a growing boy."

I just chuckled at him.

"Thank you for being here with me."

"Anytime."

I turned my attention back to Edward as I took his hand in mine.

"Please wake up soon, baby. I miss seeing your green eyes. P.. please, I need you."

We were quiet for a while as we listened to all the machines beeping and just the sounds around the hospital.

Dad came back with a cot and said that he was leaving for the night.

"I better head out too if you'll be okay," Emmett said.

"I will be," I said with a small smile. "I'll come to the house for breakfast and then we can bring Bailey back to him. If that's okay?"

"That should be fine." Carlisle said.

I nodded.

"Seth and Felix will be right outside, if you need anything," Emmett said.

"Thank you, Emmett, you've been wonderful."

"Anything for you, sis," he said as he leaned in and kissed my cheek.

"Bro, I'll see you tomorrow," he said to Edward as he ruffled his hair.

Edward hated when anyone messed with his hair, other than me or the kids.

It was such an Emmett thing to do.

After everyone left it was too quiet, just the sounds of the machines.

I hummed softly as I sat next to him.

"Edward, I miss hearing you humming to me. I loved when I woke up and couldn't fall back to sleep. You'd take me in your arms and hum to me. I'd give anything to hear you now."

I laid my head against his arm for a moment before going to lay on the cot.

"I love you, Edward," I said softly as I laid my head on the pillow.

I felt completely exhausted, it didn't take long for sleep to claim me.

I woke up somewhere near six, and sat up and stretched.

I couldn't believe how well I slept, I didn't hear a single nurse come in.

I quickly went to the bathroom and then went to sit by Edward.

"Morning baby," I said as I kissed his lips.

I brushed his hair back with my fingers.

"I have to go in a little bit. I don't want to but I have a breakfast date with our children and when I come back I'll have our sweet girl with me," I said softly. "Please don't wake up while I'm gone."

I leaned in and kissed him again.

He felt warmer and color was returning to his face.

"I hate to go, but you know how impatient our daughter is. I promise I'll be back soon."

I stroked his face again, gave him one more kiss and left.

Seth stood up as I came out of the room.

"Bella, where are you going?" he asked.

"I'm going to Esme's for breakfast and then bringing Bailey back with me."

"Alright I'll go with you," he said.

"Okay."

I waved at Felix as we walked by.

Once in the car, Seth drove quickly but safely to Esme's.

I was out of the car and heading to the door as soon as he stopped the car.

I opened the door as I heard Bailey running to me.

"Ma-ma," she shouted. "II got wessed myself. I weady to go see daddy."

"You look wonderful. Let's eat some breakfast first, okay?"

"Otay, ma-ma."

We walked into the kitchen to see Esme making breakfast as Grayson was in his high chair with his bottle.

"Ma...ma.." he said waving his little hand around.

He looked so much like Edward, especially with his hair sticking up.

I tried to choke back the tears burning my eyes.

"Hey sweet boy," I said softly kissing his forehead.

"Morning Bella, would you like tea?" Esme asked.

"Yes, please.

"How was Edward when you left?" she asked sitting a cup of tea in front of me.

"Same, but his color is coming back," I said as I took a small sip of tea.

"That's good," she said setting a cup in front of me.

"Gramma make cinni rolls for us. She said daddy loves dem."

"That's right, some of his favorite," Esme said.

I smiled, as I just looked around the kitchen. I missed seeing Edward sitting with us.

"He does so love them," I said as I took a bite.

"He'll be back soon," Esme said patting my shoulder.

"He will. I know it will be soon."

Esme and I exchanged hopeful smiles.

"I will wake daddy up," Bailey said as she looked up at me.

"I hope so, baby girl."

"Gramma, I ake one of these to the hopsital?" she asked.

"Of course, sweetheart."

We finished eating and then we got ready to go.

I helped her in her coat and we got the cinnamon roll for Edward.

"Sweetheart, once at the hospital you need to be quiet, okay?"

"Otay," she said in a whisper.

Seth helped get her in her seat as I slid in next to her.

"Ready?" he asked.

"Wes, Feth," she said.

"Alright little boss."

"I da ittle boss, Ma-ma, just like daddy is da boss," she said excitedly.

"You are."

I couldn't help but smile over at her as she held the cinnamon roll in her hands.

I pray that he wakes up soon.

Bailey is so convinced that she can wake him.

"Please God, let him wake up," I prayed softly.

Bailey chatted all the way to the hospital and I was thankful for her company.

Seth pulled up to the hospital entrance and he got out and helped me out and then got Bailey out.

"See you in a few minutes, little boss," he told her.

"Sure fing, Feth."

We walked to the elevator and took it to the correct floor.

"Ma-ma, I scared," she said as we stood in front of Edward's door.

"Why baby girl?"

"I don't ike the smell and the noise."

"I know, we don't have to stay long."

"No, me have to ake daddy up. We stay," she said.

"That's my brave girl."

I opened to door to see Carlisle checking him over.

"Any change?" I asked.

"Not really. His blood pressure has evened out."

"I here to ake daddy up," Bailey said as she stood in front of me.

Carlisle smiled as Bailey walked to Edward's side.

"Da-da, it's me.. Ba-ee. I gots cinni roll for you. Ake up," she said softly.

We watched as she talked to her daddy and touched his hand.

"Da-da have ouchee?" she asked pointing to his bandages.

"Yes," I said softly.

"I tiss and make better. Like he does for me."

"Maybe just kiss daddy's hand or I'll lift you to kiss his cheek."

"Otay," she said looking up at him.

I lifted her gently and she leaned in and kissed his cheek.

"Ake up da-da," she said.

I sat in the chair with her in my lap and we watched and talked to Edward.

"Why da-da have ouchee?" she asked.

"A bad man wanted to hurt him, baby. But da-da took care of it, but got hurt doing so. He always keeps us safe."

"Da-da got rid of him?" she asked.

"Yes, sweet girl. He went away," I said as I moved her hair out of her eyes.

"Da-da a hero?" she asked.

"Always, baby. He's our hero," I said as the tears slipped down my cheek.

"I tiss da-da's hand?"

I nodded as she leaned over and kissed his hand.

I smiled as I watched her and as I looked at her my mouth dropped open - did his finger just move against her cheek?

I don't think I'm seeing things as I looked up at his face.

His eyes were fluttering and tears of joy flooded my eyes.

"Edward?" I said as I stood up and moved closer.

His lip pulled up as he tried to smile.

"Da-da," Bailey said in a loud whisper. "I did it - I ake da-da."

"You did, sweetheart," I said as I leaned over and pressed the call button.

I brushed my lips across Edwards forehead.

"Thank God," I whispered.

It wasn't long before his dad and his doctor came in the room.

Dr. Benjamin looked him over as Carlisle looked on.

"I aked him up, Pop-pop," Bailey said quietly. "I tissed him."

"Thank you for using your magic powers, princess Bailey," Carlisle said picking her up.

"I gots magic powers, ma-ma," she said excitedly.

"Yes, you do baby girl.

"How is your pain level, Mr. Cullen?" Dr. Benjamin asked.

"About 8," Edward said.

His voice was the most beautiful sound.

"We'll up the pain medication. Do you remember what happened to you?" Dr. Benjamin asked.

"I...I was...shot," he croaks out. His voice sounds dry but I'm so happy to hear it.

"Good, there seems to be no memory loss. Can you squeeze my hand?" he asked.

Edward's hand flexed around the doctors. "Not bad, you're strength will improve with food and time."

"I.. I'm very thirsty," Edward said as he coughed.

I reached for the water pitcher and poured him some water and held the cup up to him so he could sip it through the straw.

"Thank you," he said softly as he looked up into my eyes.

I set the cup down and stroked his cheek lovingly.

"When can he eat?" Carlisle asked Dr. Benjamin.

"He can try whenever he feels ready."

"I hungee, Ma-ma," Bailey said as she wiggled in Carlisle's arms.

"I'll take her down to the cafeteria and get her something. Do you want me to bring you back anything?" he asked.

"Yes, anything is fine."

"Bella," Edward said. "Y..you need to eat."

"I am, I just ate breakfast at your parents and your dad will bring something, I just don't care what he brings."

"Do you want anything, Edward?"

"Jello," he said softly.

"Da-da, I brought you a cinni roll," Bailey said looking over at him.

"Thank you sweetheart, I'll save it for later," he says with a weak smile.

She nodded as they went out the door.

"Mr. Cullen don't over do it. Do you want to try to sit up some?" the doctor asked him.

He nodded.

"I'll send a nurse right in," he said as he left the room.

Once we were alone there was an awkward silence.

Edward reached across the bed for my hand.

"Are you mad at me?" he asked.

"No, not mad."

"Disappointed?"

"No. Why would I be? I'm glad you are awake and that you'll be fine."

"I know you were worried though."

"I was worried, and I left the shower early because I felt you needed me."

"Really?"

"Yeah. I can't explain it. It was just a weird feeling and I knew I had to go. Don't worry, Seth drove me."

"I'm glad you came, you saved my life."

"I didn't do anything, baby."

"You followed your gut instead of listening to what I told you to do."

"I did. Are you upset because I didn't listen?" I asked as I ran my fingers over the back of his hand.

"Not this time," he said with a smirk.

"You're daughter is convinced she woke you up," I said as I smiled over at him.

"She did," he said.

"I love you, Edward. I was so scared when I found you on the floor, there was so much blood," I said softly.

"I'm sorry I put you through all this, baby."

"It's okay, I'm just glad its all over and that you're here with us."

"So am I, love."

Carlisle came back in with Bailey carrying some Jello and a teddy bear.

"Up-ee, Ma-ma," she said.

I lifted her up and she held the Teddy out to Edward, "For you, da-da."

"Thanks sweet girl. Can da-da have another one of your magic kisses?" he asked her.

She leaned out of my arms and kissed his lips.

"Ma-ma too."

I leaned in a kissed his lips gently.

He moved his hand to the back of my head and deepened the kissed.

He pulled back and pecked my lips, "When I was laying there I thought about never getting to do that again," he said softly as I saw tears forming in his eyes.

"I'm so glad you can," I told him.

"Would you like me to take Bailey home with me?" Carlisle asked. "I'm sure Esme will bring both kids back later."

"Yes, thank you dad."

"Edward, I'm glad you are okay. You gave us a pretty good scare. You'll be proud of your brother, but I'll let Bella tell you about that. I love you, son."

"Thanks, dad, love you," he said.

"Ma-ma, you feed da-da his jello," Bailey said.

"Yes, sweetie."

"Otay, bye now. Pop-pop, I get ice scream?" she asked as they went out the door.

Edward and I both started laughing.

"Do you want to eat your Jello now?" I asked after we stopped laughing.

"Yes, please."

I opened the lid on the Jello and picked up the spoon, scooping out a bite, I lifted it to his lips.

He opened his mouth accepting the bite.

"What did Emmett do?" he asked.

"Helped take care of me...made sure I ate."

"He did?"

"Yes, reminded me how upset you would be if I didn't take care of myself."

"I'm impressed. He's usually so not caring, and just Emmett."

"He was there after the EMT's came and he kept me calm."

"I'm glad you weren't alone."

"I wasn't even alone last night after your dad and Emmett left, he made sure that Seth and Felix were here with me."

"Wow, he thought?"

"Yeah, I guess he does use his brain sometimes. He even called the police and talked with them and stayed with me while I told them how I found you and they will be around to speak with you too."

"Really? I wasn't even entirely sure he had one," he said with a chuckle."Yeah, I figured that."

"I know," I said as I fed him another bite.

"There is hope for him."

I went to give him another bite, but he shook his head.

"Are you sure? That wasn't much."

"Yeah, love. I'm not very hungry right now."

"Are you in more pain?" I asked.

"A bit."

"Do you need the nurse?" I asked.

"Yes, please," he said through gritted teeth.

"I'm sorry baby," he said.

"Why?"

"I broke my promise, I wasn't there to make love to you in our bed," he said softly as the nurse came in.

"What seems to be the problem, Mr. Cullen?" she asked with a smile.

"Shh, you're alive, that's all that matters."

"I am in a bit of pain and I need to lay back," he said quietly.

"I'll adjust you to a laying position and then I can administer more pain killers."

Edward nodded as he smiled over at me as she got him situated on the bed and then she gave him some more pain medication in his IV.

I'm glad this nurse wasn't flirting with him.

After she left, Edward patted the bed and wanted me to get up on the bed with him.

"I'm worried I'll bump you."

"It'll be okay, baby. I promise."

I climbed up very carefully, luckily his bullet wound was on the opposite side.

"Better now, you were too far away," he said as he brushed his finger over my stomach.

I loved being next to him again.

"I missed being close to you, even though it was just one night. That cot isn't very comfortable," I said with a laugh.

"I missed you, baby, you're the best medicine."

I leaned up and kissed his lips.

He sighed against my lips.

"What's wrong?" I asked.

"That was a sigh of contentment, baby."

"Oh okay. Are you sure I'm not taking up too much room?"

"No, you're perfect, I need you here."

"What about the nurses and the doctor?"

"Don't care," he said.

"Edward, I don't want to cause any problems."

"You're not."

"Okay," I said as I laid my head on his good shoulder.

We laid there in silence just enjoying each other.

I couldn't help the tears that fell from my eyes as I held on to him.

"Shh, baby, I'm okay."

"I'm sorry. It's just hard to get the image of you laying on the floor bleeding out of my head," I said softly.

"I know baby, I know."

"You don't know, Edward. I walked into our house and found you laying in a pool of blood, I wasn't sure if you were alive or dead. I... I was so scared," I said.

"I'm sorry, baby...sorry I let you down."

"You didn't, you can't control didn't you wear a protective vest?"

"I did let you down...I promised you. I honestly didn't think about it."

"You didn't. You're here and that's all that matters. Why didn't your plan go as you planned it?" I asked.

"He got to me and I got angry...so angry I missed my shot."

"How did he get to you?"

"He was saying stuff about you...horrible stuff."

"You're not going to tell me, are you?" I asked as I moved my fingers over his chest.

"No...it would just upset you and he's gone now."

"I'm sorry he used me to get to you, he obviously knew what to say to make you upset."

"He did...I should have ignored him, but I couldn't...I couldn't let him do those things to you."

"I wouldn't have let him touch me, baby."

"He wouldn't have given you a choice."

I could see his blood pressure rising on the machine.

"Calm down, baby. I'm fine, we're fine. Don't think about it anymore. I'm with you forever."

He closed his eyes and took a deep breath.

I ran my fingers over his cheek as I leaned up and kissed his lips.

"Thank you, Bella, I needed that."

"You're welcome. But I'm sorry that I made you talk about it."

"It's ok."

I yawned against him as the nurse came back in to check on him.

She gave us a disapproving look but said nothing.

"I'm sure, she'll tell the doctor," I said.

"Let her, you're staying right where you are."

"Are you sure that I won't hurt you in my sleep? You know how I move around a lot especially when I'm pregnant."

"I'm willing to risk it, I need you here."

"Okay, I'm going to go to the bathroom. I'll be right back," I said softly.

He smiled at me and held my hand as I slipped off the bed.

"Hurry back, love," he said.

I grinned at him over my shoulder.

I finished in the bathroom quickly and then I walked back into his room to see him laying with his eyes closed.

I looked over at the cot and then back at the bed.

"Don't think about it," he said as I looked over at him.

"You know me so well."

"That I do, baby," he said as he reached his hand out for me.

I got into the bed and snuggled against him.

"I love you, Edward," I said as I kissed over his heart.

"I love you, baby."

I fell asleep snuggled against his chest.