My Paper Heart

Chapter 15

Haley was 5 months old rolling around and babbling up a storm.

Sue and dad had just moved into their house a few weeks ago, but have been visiting on dad's days off since she was born and needless to say, she's got dad and her brothers wrapped around her little finger.

Everyone swears she's the spitting image of me, with the exception of Jasper's curls.

Speaking of Jasper, he's got to Skype twice since she's been born, once was a month and a half after she was born, so it was a surprise when he was met face to face with his daughter instead of his boys and wife and then just last week we'd Skyped again.

He still has no date on when he'll be home. The boys cried this time when he said goodbye, they miss him so much and want him home, I could tell it bothered him a great deal to see his boys cry.

Having Sue close was a huge help, not just for me, but for her as well.

My dad, although home on the weekends most of the time was gone a little bit more than the usual 9-5 they were used to in Forks, there was a little more crime in Seattle. But, we had family meals every Sunday and Saturday was generally their day. Occasionally they'd take the boys so I could have some quiet time or Rose and Emmett would take them and Sue and dad would take Haley so I could have a complete day to unwind, especially since we seemed to be going through about a three month period of nothingness from Jasper and it was taking its toll on me this time.

Rose and Emmett spent a lot of time with me and the kids to help pass the time and to try and fill that void. Emmett was great at taking the boys out and about doing boyish things with them and any boy's things that came up around town he and dad took them too such as car shows and fishing tournaments.

Sitting at home on a lonely Saturday night there's a knock at my door. Looking at the clock, it reads 8:00pm. My heart sinks a little as I make my way to the door.

Taking a deep breath before I look out the peephole, I close my eyes and say a little prayer before I take that dreaded look.

Letting out a breath and looking at the same time a huge smile crosses my face as I pull open the door and throw my arms around Edward's neck.

"Oh my goodness! What? When?" I ask as tears flow down my face.

"Uh, can I come in, I'm not too steady." He pointed down to his leg.

"Oh my!" I motioned for him to come in.

We had a seat on the couch and he proceeded to tell me that he'd got shot while they were out in the field and he got separated from his group, he was captured and the enemy used the wound as a form as torture. By the time it was treated, it was too late, so he lost his left leg from the knee down.

"Bella, she's Beautiful." He smiled, as soon as he laid eyes on the picture of Haley.

"Thanks, she really is all Jasper." I shook my head. "I see his personality in her already." I smiled.

"She's stubborn?" he asked.

"That's to put it nicely. She'll give him a run for his money and once he meets her, he'll be wrapped around her little finger just like every other man in her life is and he won't stand a chance." I laughed.

"It's good to see you laughing. I know you've been through a lot. My parents said that your parents are here and helping too." He smiled, but it didn't reach his eyes.

"What's wrong Edward? I know you." I sighed.

"I'm just worried for Jasper when he does come back. He was OUT there when we were last together, we he rescued me. He wasn't the same Jasper I knew." He shook his head.

"He's seemed fine, just really sad that he can't be home." I shrugged.

"Yeah, but you said you haven't had contact since right after the baby was born, right?" he asked.

"Right…" I hedged.

"And did he cry or anything?" he looked at me seriously.

"He did. That's not like him." I assured.

"Yeah, Jasper is going through some serious shit. It's all building up and he's starting to crack. I don't think he'll be stable when he gets back. If you need me, call. I'll be with my parents." He stood to leave.

"That goes both ways. I don't work outside the house, so call anytime." I hugged him goodbye.

Now I just hoped and prayed my husband came back to me, at least some of the man he left me as.

AN:

Hope I didn't disappoint too much with this chapter…

I know it's short, just trying to get caught up in my updates…

Been behind do to being so sick… SORRY…

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Thanks to everyone who's still hanging in there…

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