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"According to my friend, the marriage with you and Carlisle wasn't legal. He didn't file the proper paperwork. He was waiting on the proper paperwork to come in, but ye disappeared before signatures were needed." Roger relayed once they got settled back in the parlor after dinner.
Bella frowned. "What does that mean?"
"It means that he held a ceremony at the chapel and made ye believe ye were married. But, legally, at least here in Scotland, ye are not married."
"But she is married, to me." Jamie said, his hand tucked in Bella's.
"Well. Yes and no. Ye were married in 1743, of course the laws were much different. Marriage was different back then, so yes, ye were married in the eyes of the Lord or whatever during that time period. It doesn't work that way in 2024. There is paperwork to be filed and while yes, being married at a chapel or church, is technically being married before the Lord, that's not how the law. So, ye will have to be remarried in this time."
Bella nodded. "Alright, we'll do that. But what about Jamie and Murtagh and their identities?"
Roger nodded and tapped on the file on the table. "Jamie Fraser, born April 4, 2004. I assumed he was around 20."
"Aye," Jamie nodded. "My birthday is the 4th of April. How did ye know?"
"I told him." Murtagh said and scratched his chin.
Roger nodded. "Born in Glasgow. I have birth certificates created, passport is in the works. I need to take yer picture of course. I have gone back as far as I could for creating a paper trail for a credit history. It is a little harder for Murtagh since yer…older. But I have a bank account set up already. Money has been funded."
"Okay, and once we have our passports…we can leave Scotland?" Bella asked.
Roger nodded. "Aye, if that is what ye wish to do."
Bella looked at Jamie and squeezed his hand. "What do you think?"
"I will go wherever ye go my love." Jamie said gently. "We should probably talk more."
"Right," Bella said and looked back at Roger. "Um. I do need to see a doctor. I need to do it without Carlisle finding out."
Roger nodded. "Well, yer face is everywhere in Inverness. We should settle the issue of yer disappearance first. I do have a friend that is a doctor that would come here to check ye out. Are ye ill?"
"I'm pregnant." Bella breathed the words out, her heart stammering in her chest as she said it out loud.
Roger frowned. "Why didn't ye say so. Time travel is tricky, we need to be sure the baby is okay." He stood.
"I'm pretty sure I was pregnant when I went through the stones." Bella said, not looking at Jamie, but he squeezed her hand, and she knew that he was also anxious now too.
Roger rubbed is chin. "Okay. So, yer progressing in yer pregnancy. Okay, so I'll have my friend come here. Bring a portable ultrasound. We'll get everything checked out. Sit tight, I'll make a few calls." He said and left the parlor.
Bella sighed. "This is so much. I'm sorry that you're both going through this." She said and looked at Jamie.
Jamie smiled a little. "I told ye, we'll get through this. I'm not leaving yer side. I'll remarry ye in this time and I'll protect ye from Carlisle."
Murtagh lifted the cup of tea that Mary had brought them after dinner and he sipped it. "This is really good tea." He muttered.
Bella looked at him. "It's Earl Grey." She smiled. "There's a lot in this time period I am sure you will enjoy."
"Well, if it's anything like dinner, I could get used to being in this time." Murtagh said and leaned back.
Roger returned. "Alright, Dr. Beachum is coming to take a look at ye Bella before it gets too late. She should be here in a few minutes. She was actually in these parts."
"Thank you Roger."
"Of course," Roger said and then he handed Bella a phone. "This is for ye."
Bella took the phone and she swiped up on the screen. Just looking at a cellphone was different. The weight of it in her hands felt so foreign now. She bit her lip. "Do you think…"
"IF ye have any friends, I would call them." Roger said with a nod.
Bella blew out a breath and then she dialed Rose's number. She put it up to her ear and Jamie and Murtagh watched her curiously.
"Hello?"
"Rose…"
"Bella! Oh my god, is that really you?" Rose's voice exclaimed.
"Yes Rose, it's me. Um. I'm okay. I wanted to call you and tell you that I am perfectly safe and fine."
"You've been missing for months! What happened? Carlisle has been going crazy, calling everyone every day if we've heard from you."
"I ran away from him Rose. I had to."
There was silence and then she heard a man's voice. It was Emmett. "Bells, are you safe? Where is my dad? Is he there? I'll come get you."
"Emmy." Bella's voice cracked and tears flooded her.
"Bells, shhh, don't cry. My father is a bastard. He won't get away with what happened."
"Em, I'm in Scotland still. I'm staying at the Manse. Um. Carlisle doesn't know I'm here."
"Good. I'm in Scotland too." Emmett said.
"What?" Bella wiped her face. "How?"
"Looking for you," Emmett breathed. "Bells, stay where you are. I will be there. I'm in Inverness now." He said and hung up.
Bella blinked as she pulled the phone back from her ear and looked at the screen.
"Bella? What's wrong?" Jamie asked.
Bella stood. "Rose is in Scotland. I didn't know she was here." She said and thought about Rose an Emmett. They were always the ones that treated her with kindness. Emmett was away at college when she dated Edward and Edward beat her. But she never told Emmett what happened. But growing up, Emmett was always the big brother she wished she had. The Cullen's had been her family for all intents and purposes.
Time felt like it was just going by so slow, and she hadn't spoken until the doorbell sounded. A moment later she turned and she saw Emmett's large body coming for her. He swooped her up into his arms, hugging her tight.
Jamie and Murtagh stood abruptly and Jamie started forward but there was a woman there now that put herself in front of Jamie to stop him.
"Oh my god, you're alive and safe." Emmett breathed and kissed the top of Bella's head. "Why didn't you tell me. Come to me and Rose. We could have gotten you away. I didn't know what was happening until dad told me that you two had married." He leaned back to look her, his hands framing her face. "You scared the hell out of me Bells."
Bella teared up. "Emmy…" she sobbed and collapsed against him, hugging him tight.
Emmett's eyes welled up with tears too, and he blinked them away. He ignored everything else around him as he held on to Bella. "God damn it, I love you Bells, why did you run? I could have done…anything. I thought you died."
"I'm sorry Emmy. I'm so sorry."
Rose was crying now too, a hand at her mouth before she moved and was hugging Bella from behind in a group hug with her husband and friend.
Jamie exchanged a confused look with Murtagh, but he couldn't stay quiet any longer. "She's alright. We made sure she was safe."
Emmett detangled from Bella, wiping his face and looked at Jamie for the first time. "I'm sorry. Who are you?"
Bella moved away from Emmett and Rose and then retreated back to Jamie, her hand laying on his arm in a calming way. She knew that this was all confusing for him. "Jamie, this is Rose and Emmett Cullen."
"Cullen?" Jamie's blue eyes snapped back to Bella.
"Yes, but they're not like Carlisle. Look at me," Bella reached a hand up and cupped his face. "Emmett is my brother. He's family."
"Family…" Jamie said and nodded, relaxing a little.
Emmett frowned. "Bells?"
"Emmett this is Jamie Fraser. He…is my fiancé." Bella decided that was easier to explain. "And that is Murtagh Fraser, his uncle." She introduced and looked at Emmett. "The marriage with Carlisle was not legal. He didn't file the paperwork in time before I ran away."
Emmett ran his hands over his face, mostly to rub away the tension that was building up. "Okay. That's a good thing. Okay. So, you were staying with Jamie and his uncle this whole time?"
"Yes," Bella said with a nod. "Um. Emmy, a lot happened."
"Dad said that you had run away from Edward and that you two married and were in love. My mom was devastated with the divorce and even more so that you and Edward separated. I talked to my brother. He said that dad kidnapped you. I didn't know where he took you until dad called freaking out that you were missing in Scotland. We left immediately and came here." Emmett said. "It's been months. You didn't call…I just…I thought the worst. Edward was convinced that Carlisle killed you."
Bella shook her head. "Edward…he beat me Emmy. I left with Carlisle because Carlisle promised that I would be safer with him. Of course Edward would…" she shook her head.
Rose wiped her face. "I told you Em, I told you that I thought I saw bruises the last visit."
"I didn't know. God I feel like such an idiot." Emmett paced a little.
Bella went to Emmett, stopping him with her hands. "Emmy, I'm okay. Carlisle did save me from Edward, but…he did things Emmy. I don't want to…"
"I know." Emmett said, his navy eyes serious. "I know what kind of monster he is. That's why I wanted to find you before he did. My father was never a good man. His sick and twisted needs. I should have protected you from him. Alice told me about what he used to do to her when we were kids and I didn't think he would do it to you too, but clearly I was wrong. I should have killed him."
"No, Emmy, that isn't right either." Bella said and wiped at her face. She felt a little dizzy and she swayed, and Emmett steadied her.
"Bells, what's wrong?"
Jamie moved forward then. "I've got her. Bella, love, look at me."
Bella looked at Jamie. "Jamie…"
"Are ye sick again?"
"No, just faint." Bella murmured and her hand moved down to her belly.
"Alright, let's get ye laying down." Jamie said and brought her over to the couch and lay her down gently. "Roger, when is yer doctor friend getting here?" He asked as the door bell sounded.
"That's her," Roger said and disappeared.
Emmett frowned, crowding towards Bella now. "What's wrong with her?"
"I'm pregnant," Bella said and sniffed a little. "Jamie, I need water. Can you-"
"I'll get it," Murtagh said and disappeared to find Mary.
Roger returned with a woman who looked to be in her forties, with dark hair and eyes. She had a case with her and a bag. "Bella, this is Dr. Claire Beachum."
Bella glanced up at Claire and smiled a little. "I'm sorry for the trouble."
"No trouble at all," Claire spoke in a clear English accent. She set her things down and unfastened her wool coat and shrugged it off and Roger took it from her. "So, you're pregnant. Let's take a look, shall we?" She said as she opened her case and the portable ultrasound turned on. Jamie sat back, astonished at the technology displayed in front of him. Emmett and Rose moved in closer and Claire pushed Bella's sweater up to look at her belly. She squirted some cool jelly on her abdomen and then used the probe of the ultrasound machine to swirl around. The screen changed as Claire moved around, finding sign of the baby.
Claire smiled and hit a couple buttons on the machine and took still shots of the baby. Jamie was watching, his mouth hanging open in shock as he stared at the machine and the image of what he was sure was the inside of Bella's stomach. "Well, from rump to the head, it's measuring 62 millimeters. So you're almost 13 weeks pregnant." She said and then turned on the sound and the whooshing of the heartbeat filled the air.
Bella teared up. "Thirteen weeks?" Her lip quivered again.
"Yes, everything is looking healthy as well. Baby is growing really well. You're heading into your second trimester, so the sickness might get worse or better. Each woman is different. Are you taking prenatals?"
"I just found out I was pregnant." Bella sniffed and wiped at her face. "Um. Thank you."
"Of course," Claire said and printed the image of the baby before wiping off her stomach. "Congrats."
Bella nodded. "Thank you," she said and Claire helped her into a sitting position. "Get some prenatals as soon as you can. Fluids and lemon can help with the nausea. I can prescribe something for the sickness. Are you going to deliver here in Scotland?"
Bella wasn't even sure if they were staying in this country. "I don't know. I need time to figure out what to do."
Claire nodded. "Well, if you're still here in a month, I would like to see you again at my clinic here in Inverness." She said and stood. She looked at Roger. "Roger, always a pleasure to see you."
"Likewise Claire." Roger said with a smile. "I appreciate you coming so soon."
"Always." Claire said and handed Bella her business card. "Call me if you need anything." She said and gathered her things. "Tea next week Roger, don't forget." She said and grabbed her coat back and she left.
"Thirteen weeks? Bella, are you carrying Carlisle's baby?" Rose asked the question Emmett was thinking.
Bella sat up, wiping her face and nodded. "I am." She squeaked out.
"You've got to be fucking kidding me." Emmett was angry with his dad. Angry that he would do this to her. He wanted to hit something.
Bella got to her feet, pushing away from Jamie when Jamie tried to help her. "Emmy, calm down please. I'm sorry. I didn't-"
"Bells this isn't you. This isn't your fault. I'm going to kill him." Emmett said, turning to look towards the door.
Bella grabbed his arm, pulling him back. "Emmy, please. Please don't do that. He's your dad."
"He's a bastard and doesn't deserve to live." Emmett snapped out and then sighed when he saw her tear up again. "Damn it. Bells I'm sorry." He said and hugged her again. "I don't know what to do. I feel useless." He barely whispered.
"There's nothing we can do. I can't leave the country until I settle my disappearance. Carlisle will know that I'm here. I'm scared of what's going to happen."
"I would never let anything happen to you." Emmett said and kissed the top of her head. "Rose, call mom. Tell her that Bella is safe. She's been worried.
"Esme doesn't hate me?"
"No, she knew that something wasn't right. She never blamed you for anything." Emmett said and leaned back to tilt her face up to look at him. "Trust me?"
"Always." Bella said with a nod.
Emmett nodded and kissed her forehead. "Good."
Jamie felt uncomfortable with how much Emmett was hugging Bella and he had kissed her a couple times now. He cleared his throat. "Bella, love, maybe tonight ye rest and we talk about what to do about Carlisle in the morning."
Bella nodded and pulled away from Emmett. "I feel pretty tired. Emmy-"
"Don't worry. I'm not going anywhere. Me and Rose, we'll stay the night. Roger?" Emmett said and looked to Roger.
Roger nodded. "Of course. Mary, can you get a room prepared." He said when she returned with Murtagh with water. Murtagh had purposely gave Bella privacy during the ultrasound. He didn't want to overwhelm here anymore than she was already feeling. He could tell that Jamie was already overwhelmed as well. Not only was he dealing with the time difference, but he was having to deal with how different the customs were here in this time with another man touching his woman. Murtagh handed off the water to Bella.
"Aye, Bella, sleep will do ye some good. Ye and Jamie go on to bed. I want to talk to Mr. Emmett for a moment," Murtagh said and patted Bella's shoulder.
Bella took the water from Murtagh. "Thank you Murtagh." She said and then Jamie's hand on the small of her back, made her turn to face him. "Jamie…"
"It's alright my love." Jamie said with a nod. "Come, I'll get ye in bed." He said gently.
Bella nodded and let Jamie guide her back up the stairs towards the room they were given to stay in.
Once they were behind closed doors she set the water down on the nightstand and she turned and looked at Jamie. "Jamie, I'm so sorry."
"No reason to be sorry."
"Emmett is like a brother. I promise you."
Jamie nodded. "I'm not upset love." He said and moved towards her and pulled her into his arms. "I love ye. I know I don't understand this time period. I'll learn how to work the shower properly and how to use the phone as ye call it. I can learn these things. I will do it for ye, and when we marry in this time period, then I'm fully yers."
Bella nodded. "Do you want to leave Scotland?"
"It's my home. I'm not sure what else lies out there for me, but if ye need to leave Scotland, of course we'll leave." Jamie murmured and leaned in and kissed her softly. "Now, let's get ye in bed." He said and she nodded, moving towards the dresser that had some folded night clothes sitting there. Jamie pulled her sweater off for her and she turned and looked at him. He smiled as his hands helped unsnap the bra. It wasn't as hard as he thought it would be after seeing her put it on.
"Will you touch me?" Bella murmured.
Jamie nodded, leaning in and kissing her again, his rough hands brushing up her sides before palming her breasts. The heat of his hands against her flesh made her sigh against his mouth as she leaned against him. Her hands moved to the hem of his sweater and they paused long enough so she could pull it off over his head. They went back together, their hands moving over one another before pushing at their pants to get them off.
He moved with her to the bed, getting her to lay in the bed, her naked body staring up at him. His mouth sought hers again as he climbed in the bed with her. He was surprised by the softness of the mattress beneath them, but he didn't stop kissing her, his hands moving over her hip towards her wet center.
His fingers rubbed against her clit, and when she moaned against his lips he leaned back and watched the pleasure roll over her face. "Tell me what you need…" he murmured.
"You." Bella gasped and he shifted, his cock replacing his hand. He thrust inside her in deep, long strokes and she felt herself rise as her body vibrated beneath him. She never wanted this feeling to end with him, the continuous pleasure she got with being with him. He moaned a little, bringing her back to the present as she felt her orgasm start to spiral through her. She felt the heat flood her and when he sank his hips against hers, releasing his seed inside her, she moaned again.
They stayed quiet for a few moments before they detangled and he lay in the bed with her curled against him and the blankets pulled up around them.
"The bed is really nice," Jamie said out loud.
Bella giggled a little. "It's called memory foam." She said and snuggled a little closer.
Jamie kissed the top of her head. He thought about all the different things he would learn. He wondered how much more he would have to learn. It felt like this world was so uncertain and large compared to his own time. He felt Bella's body relax against his and he knew that she was sleeping when he heard her soft snore. He smiled. He found her snore cute. He felt the fatigue weigh heavy on him too and soon he found himself falling sleep with her.