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Previously on What Could Have Been:

"Hey everyone, I'm home!"

"What's up, Bells?"

"I need to talk to you for a minute? Outside please?"

"Why can't we talk here?"

"Because I need to talk to you first okay?"

"Okay, okay, Dad I'll be back soon."

"No problem Jake, take your time"

"Okay"

Jacob:

So I went outside leaving everyone with questions about what was going on. We walked to the garage because that's where Bella finally stopped. I looked at her and she seemed really uneasy but there was something else that I couldn't put my finger on. She was very nervous and she had a slight rose tint to her cheeks.

"Jake? There's no easy way to say this, so I'm just going to have to show you then okay?"

"Okay then, show me Bells. I'm dying here!"

She handed me the picture and it said "We Love You Daddy" on it. I was in shock, my mouth hanging open and I thought I was going to faint. I couldn't speak, I just looked at the picture and then at Bella's slightly swollen belly.

I reached over and put my hand on her stomach, the baby moved. She said it was the first time. She squealed with joy at the feeling of our baby moving. I ran from the garage and into the house and straight to my room. I locked the door, laid the baby picture on the bed and climbed out the window. I phased and took off running toward the forest.

Bella panicked and ran after me yelling for me to 'come back!'. Everyone stood on the front porch looking at her. She walked up the steps and into the house crying. Charlie was the first person to reach her. Poor Emily felt as bad and she came over to hug her and whisper, "I'm sorry Bella."

Charlie asked, "Bell's? What's wrong with Jake? Why did he run away?"

"It's my fault! I should have told him three months ago. I was afraid of losing him, now I have lost him and hurt him at the same time!"

"Bells, what are you talking about?"

"I'm four months pregnant Dad, with Jake's baby."

"You're sure?"

"Put your hand on my stomach Dad. You can feel the baby move."

I lingered at the treeline long enough to overhear what Bella said to Charlie. I couldn't believe what I was hearing.

Charlie:

I put my hand on her stomach and I felt my grandchild move for the first time. I know Jake wouldn't abandon Bella or the baby and oddly enough, I was too damn stunned to be mad at either of them but Billy was a different story. I would need to sit down with him and Sue and see how we can get the kids back together, for their baby's sake.

"Okay Bells, I believe you but why did Jake run?"

"I think he's in shock. Dad we have to find him please? We need him! I can't lose him again! Not now!"

"Sam? Can you and the others go find Jake? He's upset and Bella's worried about him."

"Sure, Charlie, we will find him and bring him back."

Bella:

"Bella are you alright? Don't worry, Jake will be back."

"You didn't see his face Emily, it was like his best friend died."

My phone rang and I answered, "Hello? Seth?"

"I found him!"

"Where?"

"First Beach. He's trying to pull himself together before he comes home. He's afraid of Charlie and Billy being really mad at him."

"Ok Seth, tell him I'm sorry for everything."

"I will. We'll be home soon 'kay."

"Okay, Seth. And thank you. Tell Jake I love him okay?"

"I will, oh and congratulations on the little one Bella."

"Thank you Seth."

I walked into the kitchen and Charlie, Billy, Sue and Emily were sitting around the table waiting for me to come and sit down. I slowly lowered my body into the chair and Emily held my hand gently, giving me support.

"Billy, I do know why Jake ran away."

"Why is my son a mess right now?"

"Because you and Charlie are going to be Grandparents."

"Grandparents!"

"Yes. I'm pregnant. Jake and I are having a baby."

Charlie:

I thought Billy was going to yell and scream about Bella being pregnant but he didn't. He surprised everyone by staying calm and rational about the whole thing. I think he was taking in the whole situation before he spoke to Bella.

"Bella, honey? Please come over here to me?"

My little girl was shaking like a leaf.

"Yes Billy? I am so sorry for doing this to Jake. He's too young to be a father. I needed time to think but my doctor told me that I just needed to tell Jacob about the baby. That's why I waited for so long to say anything, because I was afraid."

"Bella? May I touch your stomach?"

"Yes, of course you may Billy"

Bella:

Billy reached up and put his hand on my belly and smiled a big smile when the baby moved for him.

"He's a strong one! Just like Jacob was before he was born!"

"Aren't you angry with us? Because Jake is afraid of you and Charlie being really angry with him and that's why he ran away. Seth is trying to bring him home."

"I am disappointed that my son is afraid of me and fears that I would ever be a violently angry father. I love my son and I would never ever turn my back on him or his new family."

"I am so sorry."

"Don't be sorry Bella, because you and Jake are soul mates and meant to be together. Do you love my son Bella?"

"I am in love with your son and always have been. I don't want anyone else ever!"

"Bella, we all need to calm Jake down and talk about everything rationally ok?"

"Okay, Dad. So...do you hate us for what we've done?"

"I always hoped you'd end up with Jacob, and I am glad Edward's not the father of your baby. I think of Jake like a son, I know he will be a wonderful father and husband if you decide that's what you want?"

"I don't want to pressure Jake into marriage. He just found out he's going to be a father. I don't want him jumping off a cliff or something Dad!"

Seth:

I talked with Jake for hours trying to calm him down enough to go back home and face the parents. He finally took a breath and realized that he was running away from the wrong things. He was running out of fear and not denial. So we took our time walking home.

We reached the house and heard laughter and joking around but Jake was still afraid of what Charlie and Billy would do to him over getting Bella pregnant at such a young age. We walked into the house but Jake was heading for his room.

"Jake? Could you come in the kitchen and sit down with us?"

"Okay, Charlie. I'll be right there."

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Jake opened the door to his room and put on a shirt. He walked over to his bed where the baby picture lay. He picked it up and smiled. Seth smiled too and came into the kitchen with Jake. They both sat down next to Emily for moral support.

"Jake? Just listen to me and Charlie okay?" Billy said as he looked at his fidgety son.

"Alright."

He looked and sounded like he was facing a firing squad.

"First of all, no one's mad at either of you okay? We understand and will stand by the both of you, no matter what you both decide."

Charlie spoke up next.

"I'm not going to hurt you Jake and I'm not going to forbid you from being with Bella and the baby either. You are like a son to me and you make Bella happy, and that makes me happy. Understand?"

"Yes sir, I do understand and I would like to apologize to all of you for this. We were careful but our protection failed. Bella? Honey, I am so sorry for my reaction. It was a lot to hear and feel all at once. It scared me but obviously for the wrong reasons. Charlie, I am in love with your daughter and I will never leave her side or our child's. I promise you that I will support them and take care of them as long as I live. I don't ever want anyone else and no one and nothing will keep us apart."

Charlie gave Jacob a hug and told him that he was a part of his family now. Billy hugged his son and told him that his love for his son would never change. Sue and Emily hugged Jacob and Bella and told them that they would babysit anytime they needed a break or time to themselves and would keep Bella company while Jake was off at school. Everything was working out for the best. Seth told Jake to come over and hold Bella and reassure her that everything was ok.

Jake held her and kissed her for the first time in front of everyone. He smiled and knelt down and put his big hands on either side of her belly. He kissed it and told their child that he or she would be loved and wanted in this world. Everyone cried and was very happy. Seth got a camera and took a picture of the new family. They all were tired and happy and so said their goodbyes and retired for the night.

Billy kissed Bella goodnight and Jake too, and then patted her belly and then went off to bed. Jake and Bella were finally alone, their little family wrapped up in love. They walked hand in hand up to Bella's room and closed the door. They lay curled up together on her bed. Jake rested his head against her stomach and listened to their baby's heartbeat and smiled.

"I love you Bella, very much and I meant everything I said tonight."

"I love you too and I will love no other."

Jacob:

I kissed Bella on the lips and held her close to me. My soul soared and was finally whole again. We fell asleep on the bed together and it was a good thing that it was Friday, two whole days to ourselves. I could just spend the weekend at home with my family and start planning for the baby.

Bella:

We started getting things for the baby. Emily and I went shopping a lot over the next few weeks while Jake and Sam and the others went off into the woods. They spent a lot of time there. Jake always came home very dirty and tired and I was worried about what he was doing out there until darkness fell.

I never got a chance to ask him, but Emily kept reassuring me that there was nothing to worry about. I trusted Emily with my life and with my family. She was like the big sister I always wanted and never had. She kept me sane even when my hormones were turning me into a nightmare for Jacob. Maybe that's why he was gone so much, trying to escape from a raging banshee.

But he accepted it all and understood that I didn't mean all of the horrible things that were coming out of my mouth. I think I even scared Charlie a bit sometimes. He would come over to make sure I didn't kill Jacob when my mood swings hit and they were often. I blew up like a balloon even more, I waddled through the house like a duck.

I couldn't wait for my five month check up because Jacob and I were going to be able to find out the sex of the baby. Jake was very excited about going with me. My mom finally calmed down from hearing that she was going to be a grandmother, and then my dad told her that Jacob was the daddy. She was over the moon with joy. She wanted to get everyone together for a family party. I told her it was fine with Jacob and me.

Jacob:

Well I'm done with high school now but Bella and my dad don't know yet. I wanted it to be a surprise so I didn't say anything to them. I even got a job at a garage in town when my dad recommended me to his friend who owned it to consider me because I'm a good mechanic. So I was very busy with school, work, and building Bella's surprise. I was almost done with it. I finally had a chance to go home and spend time with Bella, who by now thought I was ignoring her.

"I'm home!"

"Hey Jake, how's it going? You've been working very hard lately."

"I know, where's Bella? I finally got a whole two days off, and Bella's doctor's appointment is tomorrow."

"She and Emily went to town to pick up a few more things for the baby."

"Ok, I'm gonna go shower and clean up before she gets home."

"Ok, son go ahead."

Billy:

I called Charlie and told him we could have the party next month for the kids. So he called Renee and set the date and told her just to be prepared for either a boy or a girl that he would call her back when we find out what Bella's having. I would be happy no matter what she has. Jake finally got out of the shower and went to his room to dress before the girls come back from shopping.

Emily:

We were nearing the end of our shopping trip. We had been everywhere in the mall and were finally finishing up at Babies R US. We bought a car seat combo stroller, a bassinet, changing table, high chair, tons of onesies, newborn diapers, wipes, receiving blankets, baby booties.

"Em? Do you think we have enough things for the baby?"

"I think so Bella but if you need more stuff later, we can always get more. Oh and your friend Angela from school wanted to know how you were doing."

"I'll have to invite her over sometime and we can hang out, all three of us."

"I'd like that, she's a nice girl."

"Hey Emily? Do you know what Jake's been doing in the forest lately? All night?"

"Nope! I sure don't. Sam doesn't tell me what they're up to."

"I wonder if I will see Jake at all today? And my doctor's appointment is tomorrow morning, so I hope he can go with me."

"I know he's not planning on doing or going anywhere except to the doctor's with you Bella."

"Good because I miss him a lot when he's gone."

Bella:

We drove back home from the mall and picked up Seth on the way in. He said Jake was off for
the next two days and that he was at home right now waiting for us to get back. Emily knew I was in a hurry to get home, so she took a short cut to the house. When we pulled up to the house we all saw Jake, he was cutting some wood.

My God! Did Jake's muscles get bigger? Did he get taller? WOW! He was so beautiful to look at, I couldn't wait to be alone with him and kiss his plump lips and hold his tight, hard body in my arms. Damn! When did I get so freaking horny? My cravings got worse but so did the ones to have sex. We hadn't done it in two months and I wanted him in a bad way. I couldn't stand it anymore. Big baby belly or not, I wanted Jacob!

We parked the truck and Seth and Emily wouldn't let me carry anything heavy at all into the house. I stood on the front porch and stared at Jake with my mouth open. He finally looked up at me and smiled. Jake forgot about the wood and walked over and put his arms around me and gave me a passionate kiss which made me melt into a puddle of goo.

I kissed him back and held onto him for dear life. He is my life now and always has been. We kissed for a long time until the baby kicked me hard enough for Jacob to feel it in his stomach.

"Wow! The baby kicks hard!"

"Yeah, he or she is strong like their daddy."

"Why don't we go inside and feed you two?"

"Sounds good. I want dill pickles, chocolate, carrots, toast with imitation honey and one of Emily's blueberry muffins!"

"Okay, I'll see what I can do, but I don't think I can watch you eat all of that."

"Hey! Now daddy, you helped make this baby, so now you can watch me feed him!"

"Him? How do you know it's a boy?"

"I don't know, it's just a feeling I have. I keep having dreams about the baby being a boy."

"Well, we will find out tomorrow morning and then we will go from there okay?"

"I am so huge! How can one baby make a woman this big?"

"The baby has been healthy and strong. I don't think we have anything to worry about honey?"

"Ok, maybe you're right and I'm just freaking because you're a werewolf. What if I end up with puppies?"

"Aren't you just my silly, sweet girl. Bella, we don't shape-shift until we are fifteen or sixteen years old. The babies are always born human okay? So stop having all those crazy thoughts."

"Okay Jake, you're right. I am being silly. I love you."

"I love you too Bells."

"Let's go eat! Your babies are hungry!"

I can't believe I ate all of that and I'm still hungry. I think Jake's gonna throw up. He's looking a little green and not from envy. Jake's been feeling a little sick off and on but it seems like this only happens when I eat. We finished our lunch and went to my room to take nap. Maybe Daddy can get baby to settle down enough so I can sleep. I laid down on the bed and Jacob rubbed my belly. The baby calmed right down and I finally relaxed and closed my eyes and went to sleep.