Hi guys, it's me again. I hope that I'm not annoying you with my updates, your reviews have just been making me excited about updating. So much is still to come, don't give up on me.

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I know this chapter will stir up controversy as far as what direction the story is going in. I want it known that Bella is not weak, she will always recover. I wonder if you guys would mind some redeeming qualities in Tanya. I don't picture her as a bad guy, I feel that she is victim, her environment, the pressure that she faces... You'll see

Please stick around...

Also, are their any Jacob fans, anybody want him with Bella? It would make everyone's life alot easier.

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Disclaimer: All characters belong to Stephanie Meyers.

Rose Pov

Why do I get in the middle of things like this? Fuck. I don't even know Edwards reasoning behind not telling Bella the situation. Its a simple story honestly. Jessica is the kid sister of a girl Edward used to screw, and do drugs with. He feels responsible for Jessica getting into drugs but it's not his fault nor his responsibility to fix this. Jessica is a grown woman who can make her own decisions.

Guilt is whats holding him to this. When he was 20 one night he was out with his cousin Royce, and they went to Chelsea's house which is Jessica's older sisters house. Royce took an interest in Jessica eventhough he was 21, and she was only 17. Both Chelsea and Edward begged him to stay away from her, but he didn't, he got closer. He got her into doing drugs, and then later selling drugs for him. According to both Edward and Tanya, he'd completely brainwashed her. Chelsea was pissed at Edward for years, completely ending their friendship. She blamed him for what happened to her sister, seeing as Chelsea tried so hard to keep Jessica out of that side of her life.

Edward said that he got out of control with his drug use at that point causing Carlisle to intervene. He made Edward a deal that he couldn't resist. He told Edward to get his shit together and he would give him the start up money for a food truck. Edward jumped at the chance.

He still felt guilty about Chelsea's sister seeing as they had been friends for a long time. He vowed to help Jessica get clean as he had began to do. He told me that it helped to know that the struggle that he was feeling wasn't on his own. Jessica had helped him just as much as he'd helped her.

They eventually both got clean, and began working on his foodtruck. He promised as long as he had a business that she would always have a job, if she stayed out of drugs. It worked for them for years until recently she's been fucking up, and it's obvious to everyone thst she should be fired. She thought she could go all of this time, doing drugs and working and no one would notice. Well I've noticed, and I called her out on it a few times. Edward is in denial about the whole thing, trying to rationalize Jessica's fuck ups, but it can't be done. She will drag him down at the rate she's going, and he's come to far to fall.

"Whoa, I was just looking for her", I see Mike at the door with wide eyes. I look over at Edward probably having the same thought that he has. Newton is involved. "Jesus, is she breathing", He takes a few steps in getting a better look at Jessica.

"The fuck did you do Newton", Edward says through gritted teeth.

Mike takes a step back quickly with his hands up. "Nothing you haven't done before boss", Newton jokes, but its not the time nor the place for his foolery.

Edward lunges at him, cornering him arm to his throat. "Motherfucker! What did you do",

"Edward", I call, taking a step to him.

"She wanted to do a few rails, I told her not to...I fucking swear, you know I don't do that stuff boss. It was all her", I've only known Mike to smoke weed, and it never seems to affect his work, so we keep him around. He's really a great Chef. "I swear that I told her not too. I just went out for a cigarette, see", He tries to hold up a cigarette, but then he sniffs.

Oh boy!

Edward takes him by his shirt, pulls forward and then shoves him hard back against the wall. "She's just a kid", Edward shouts.

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry", Newton said repeatedly.

"You gave her that shit", Mike shakes his head yes, but says no over and over. Edward tosses him to the ground. "Get your shit, you're fired",

"Edward", He's not thinking clearly. It's probably a great idea to fire him, but he's not thinking rationally right now. Mike is the head chef, and it's almost time to serve dinner.

"You stay away from her, you hear me Newton", Mike leaves quickly. I hate that about Edward. He'll remove everything from around the problem, but never really deals with the problem. This happens in every situation. He also refuses to accept help, but will attempt to fix everybody else's problems. I worry for Edward like a brother, and I don't want to see him fail.

Bella Pov

"You've reached the voice messaging box of...Charlie Swann...He is not available. Please leave a message after the beep." (Beep)

"Hey, dad, when you get this message call me, it's Bella. I miss you, and I was thinking that I'll stop by later today. I am going to the Cullen home for brunch...I just want to make sure you're home when I come over. Okay, dad, I'll see ya...oh, and don't tell Jake that I'm stopping by. I promise that I have a good reason. Love you dad, see you later", I hang up the phone and blink my eyes. I feel Edwards hand on mines, he gives it a squeeze.

"Everything is going to be okay, B", I nod. Of course it is. "Tell me what's on your mind", I exhale lightly.

"I just...what if Jake is there? I'm not ready to tell him anything", I cup my face in my hands, shaking my head side to side. "I told him that I wasn't jumping into anything, and thats exactly what I went out and did"

He rubs my leg. "Baby, if Jake wants you in his life he will just have to accept the fact that we are a-"

"-we are a package deal", I finish his sentence. He looks over at me and smiles. "Honestly it's like a constant slap in the face. I've been telling him that for years"

"All that I'm saying is that this is a decision that you have made, we have made this decision to be together...finally! The way that I see it, people can be accepting, if not, fuck them. We've given everyone 18 years to get used to the idea that one day this would happen", He takes my hand and kisses it.

We pull up, and get out of the car. I close my eyes, smiling. This is my second home, my safe haven. I have always loved coming here. When I was younger, there wasn't a day that I wasn't here. Esme opens the door with a smile on her face, she hugs us both and ushers us in. We walk into the house hand in hand, following her out back. Theres a lovely spread on the table that Esme promised she cooked. Carlisle confirmed. We took our seats, waiting for the rest of the family to arrive. Alice and Jasper arrive next.

She squeals loudly, and comes over to hug me. "Bella babe, so I went ahead and paid rent and honestly I think we should move back in as soon as possible. Like tonight",

"Alice you seem really eager...you don't like living with Jasper", I ask her quietly

"I love love looove living with him, but we both need our own space sometimes you know. We have the most petty arguments", she rolls her eyes. "But we love each other", she shrugs. "Come on, Bells, you have to be tired of Edward by now. You guys need to live separately and see how you fair in a relationship", I nod.

"I will ask Edward and let you know", I reply to her taking a sip of my orange juice.

"Bella you don't have to ask him. He doesn't get to decide", I give her a simple look, and she understands. After we talked on Friday, I politely asked her to back off of Edward when it comes to our relationship, and she said that she understood, and would try. "Sorry.", she looks down. "Lot to get used to you know. This is how I talked before you two were a thing, so it's kind of hard to just-", she sighs. "I'm sorry. Just talk to him about it and uhhhh, yea, just let me know", she shrugs snd I giggle.

"Hey so did you know that Tanya is pregnant", I look up in time to see Alice's mouth literally drop. She sat open mouthed for about twenty seconds. I hear Emmett's voice, so I know that Rose is here as well. I wonder if she knows.

Alice comes out of her daze. "I call complete bullshit. You are insane if you believe her. For fucks sake Edward", she puts her head in her hands. "Is it his? Is that why you told me? No way! Oh, my god, that bitch trapped my brother.", Rose sees us and comes over.

"Did you know that Tanya was pregnant", I ask Rose when she comes over.

"Yea, Emmett told me last Saturday. When I asked you, 'how are you holding up', yesterday, thats what I was referring to",

"Oh, well yea, Alice doesn't seem to believe her", Rose rolls her eyes.

"I don't see a reason for her to pretend to be pregnant, seeing that we are all going to expect to see a bump, and soon.", Rose says.

"I wonder how far along she is", I ask.

"Emmett thinks that she got pregnant the night that you guys went to the club. Apparently he went home and Tanya came over. Edward was too drunk to remember if he used a condom", I look over and Alice's mouth is wide open again.

She waves her hand toward me. "And you wonder why I worry about you dating my brother, God", she hits her forehead. She then waves her hand toward Rose. "I was worried for Rose too. I know how stupid they can be"

"But Alice, thats all guys. Not just your brothers", Rose laughs. "My brother has a past too, but I don't constantly call you to see if he's fucking up. Baby girl, you have got to let go", Alice sighs.

"They've messed up a lot of friendships for me by not keeping their dicks to themselves", Alice says. "I love them to death, but fuck." she looks at me. "Remember Rachel", I nod. Alice's friend that didn't like our circle of friends. When she came to the Cullen house, it was only to hang out with Alice...so we thought. "Emmett fucked her for weeks before prom, she was younger than him, but she thought he was taking her. He ended up going with Chelsea. She stopped talking to me, because of him.", Rose looks at Alice sympathetically. "Then there was-", she holds her hand up to count. "Cassie, Natalia...you remember, Stacie?", she looks at me. I nod rembering how wrong Emmett did her. I almost laugh. "I met Samantha in tenth grade, Edward apparently fucked her and never called her back", I understand Alice's frustration, but she's got to know that I'm not going anywhere. I'm alot older, and have matured alot since then.

"Alice, we understand, we do, but we are the ones in the relationship, not you. Support our decision to stick by your idiot brothers no matter what", Rose says plainly. I nod agreeing with every word.

"Bella how are you holding up?", I shrug, telling them what I told Edward. "Okay, Bella, I hear you, and I support your decision to stick by my dumb ass brother. Where the fuck is he", she looks around, looking like she's ready to charge at him.

Esme pulls us out of our conversation. "Bella, sweetheart, can I speak with you", I nod, and follow her. I look back to see that Alice found Edward and she looks to be fussing at him. "Bella", Esme captures my attention. "It is my understanding that Edward and Tanya are having a child together", I nod knowing where this conversation is going. She's just like Alice, worried that I'm not okay with everything.

"Yes they are, but I promise that I'm okay with it. I love Edward", I smile at her.

She reaches over and pats my hand. "You're truly a sweetheart Bella, and I know that you love my son. You know that I love you like a daughter Bella", I nod. "Bella, what I have to ask of you is not something that is easy for me to do. Know that my image-", she motions around the outdoors where everyone is. "-our image is of the highest importance to me. We've told you something of the nature once before", Of course. "Bella, I need for you to respectfully leave my sons home, immediately, as well as his bedside...for good. He is to be a father, and because Tanya is the mother, it is important that they are seen as a happy couple, especially at events hosted by The Cullen family.", I open my mouth to object. Is this really happening? I stand there looking at her completely devastated. Esme is like my second mom, I'd do anything for her. "It is what is right Bella, and you know it. I absolutely love you Bella, but you have to understand-", she stops talking as I feel a hand reach my waist. I feel my world shatter before my eyes, everything that I thought was real, suddenly isnt anymore.

I relax into his arms almost feeling as if I could faint. I can't believe the conversation that I just had, if that's even what you would call it.

"Mom, the garden looks great, and the food was amazing", He reaches over and kisses her cheek. "Bella, have you eaten anything", He asks me, and I quickly shake my head no.

I slowly glance up looking right into Esme's eyes. "I lost my appetite.", Esme looks away and clears her throat. I look over to see Edward looking between the two of us, probably sensing the tension. I cant bare to relive the conversation, so I excuse myself.

I quickly find a bathroom, and stand with my hands on the sink trying to understand what just happened.

Think Bella think! I pat my forehead.

Esme wants me to leave Edward?

Why is our relationship the object on everyones mind? Why can't we just be together? Why does everyone's discomfort come before our feelings for each other? We promised never ever to let anyone come between us, but thats all that's ever happened. I just want to be happy, that's all. I'm not asking for much.

I slip to the ground pulling my legs to my chest, as tears stream down my face. My mom and dad tried to keep me from this feeling and yet here I am. God I hate that they can say I told you so.

My mom will never let me live that down.

I feel my phone vibrate in my hand and I look down at it, I see that it's my dad. I answer it sniffling, just as I hear someone tug on the bathroom door. "Bella, are you okay?",

"Hello", I whisper in to the phone.

"Bella, I can hear you", Edward says. I roll my eyes.

"Hello, Isabella", I hear a familiar voice, but I could have sworn that the phone said dad.

"Dad", I call out, completely out of my mind confused.

"Bella what's wrong", I hear Edward ask.

"I have Charlie here for you. Is that who you're asking for", James says to me

"What do you want", I ask but then I hear my dads voice.

"When I get out of this, your ass is mines you little fucker", I hear my dad say. I then hear a loud smack noise, followed by a grunt.

"Bella open the door" Edward bangs on the door. I stand from my sitting position and pace the bathroom floor.

"Now, Bella, I hear that you're in Forks, pay your old man a visit will ya", James says and I hear my dad in the background yelling for me not too. "Daddy could use some medical attention",

"James, please don't do this. I'm sorry about your dad, your mom, I'm sorry, just please-", I hear Edward at the door, and seemed to be joined by Alice.

"What did you do asshole? She locked herself in a fucking bathroom to get away from you didn't she", I hear Alice shout, pulling on the door.

"-you don't know shit about me princess, but I know alot about you. Let me let you in on a secret. At first it was just a game to me, but now that I know that you're not worthless, you're going to get me something. Your dad is dead, that's going to happen, but I'm going to give you a chance to save yourself. I need one hundred thousand dollars"

"Alice, get the fuck out of the way. I can get her to open up.", I hear Edward say. Its all too much for me.

"I can't leave you alone with her for one second can I? I'm going to get Emmett to kick it open", Alice says.

"Tick tock, Bella", I hear James say and I can't take anymore of this. I'm overwhelmed, overheated, and completely devastated. I close my eyes and scream at the top of my lungs releasing all of my pent up anger, and frustration, and my fears. Why is this happening?

I feel completely powerless, I feel weak, I feel...

I feel light headed...I feel the blood drain from my head. I feel prickly, almost like I'm buzzing out of my body.

I feel my vision narrow and slowly fade to black.

I've blacked out.

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