A/N: Let's just get to it.

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(EPOV)

January 1st (one year later)

I finish checking my phone as the number of likes on my latest post continues to climb from my over twenty million followers. I find it astounding that people continue to care, even though I've limited my workload, but not my access to them or them to me.

Blue lets out a whine as he switches positions in his dog bed while I wait for Bella. I have no idea how long my eyes are closed when I'm startled awake by a warm hand on my arm.

"Happy New Year, Edward." Her beautiful eyes twinkle in the firelight.

"Happy New Year, sweetheart. Is everyone asleep?" I pull back the blanket, making room for her.

"Yes, I checked." Bella curls into my side on the couch, as we stare at the fireplace watching the last log I added burn while the embers glow bright orange and red.

I let out a deep sigh. "What a year this has been. I'm exhausted."

"I know. There have been so many changes on the farm. We've expanded by leaps and bounds."

"I'm glad we kept the bed and breakfast open. Gran's been busier than ever."

Bella nods. "She loves taking care of others, and I'm glad it worked out for everyone. I doubt your parents will want to leave her cooking and baking."

"I don't blame them. It's been wonderful having them here to visit." I let my head fall back as I pull her a little closer, loving this time we're able to spend alone.

"Emma is growing big too. She's almost five months old and rolling over onto her tummy. It won't be long until she's crawling everywhere." Bella wraps her arm around my waist.

"She will be a handful, and almost the spitting image of Rosalie with her blue eyes and blonde hair."

Bella smiles. "But those dimples of hers are all Emmett. She's such a happy baby."

"I thought Jasper and Alice would join us this year, but I guess the pull of Vegas was too great." I'm a little disappointed not to spend more time with them during the holidays.

"Yes, they are celebrating their anniversary their way." She's always quick to remind me there isn't anything set in stone for how we all live our lives, and it's okay to buck tradition now and then.

Bella's head rests on my chest as I stroke her silky hair. "What was your favorite part of this past year?"

She lets out a yawn at our late hour. "There's too many to count. I want to say the wedding proposal in the middle of the wildflower fields at sunset is up there. Maybe top five."

"You liked that?" I chuckle, thinking back to the unexpected disturbing of the bees that caused everything to be cut short.

"What's not to like? It was a movie star worthy proposal. The setting was perfect—as for the bees, at least we weren't stung."

"No, I chopped down my long, drawn out proposal to the basics, then we high-tailed it out of there."

Bella chuckles. "What about the wedding? I still can't believe we pulled that one off. I mean who gets married in October during harvest season? There're apples still on the trees and pumpkins in the field."

"Well, we did, and I love October. It's special for me, because it's when we met and I fell in love with you. I couldn't imagine choosing a better month to get married. Everything was beautiful and reflected the season."

"And delicious. Caramel apples at a wedding? That was a first for me, but seemed so right. Plus, the cider is always my favorite."

I agree easily. "Don't forget the donuts. Gran outdid herself with the cake and decorations. I love we had the ceremony and reception here at the farm."

Bella's head nods against my chest. "It's added a new fold to our business plan—weddings at Wildflower Farms."

"The honeymoon was my favorite part." My hand moves over her curves until I leave a loving pinch on her gloriously rounded ass.

"Hey!" She swats my hand playfully. "Did you like going to Mackinac Island? It's so romantic there. I love they don't allow cars on the island. It's such a throwback to simpler times and adds to its quaint, charming feel."

"It was special, but I like we didn't leave our suite for two days." My hand cups her ass cheek, squeezing gently at the reminder.

"You wore me out!" Bella leans up and pecks my lips. "We got out of our room eventually, but only had the chance to explore the island briefly. We must go back again. Maybe some time around our anniversary."

"Sounds like a plan." I lean down, giving her another kiss.

Bella tucks her head into the crook of my neck then lets out a deep sigh. "One of the most amazing things we did was to build a new home."

"Yes. We couldn't stay in the cottage when we got the good news from Jasper."

Our new home is nestled among the woods on an unused portion of the property, giving us plenty of privacy away from the more active areas. The six-bedroom, six and a half bath home is definitely larger than the cottage. Bella calls it a modern farmhouse design, but to me it just feels like home. My only requirements were plenty of bedrooms and a front porch swing.

She shakes her head minimally while her fingers draw patterns on my chest. "I had no idea you could build a house so quickly. When it wasn't ready in August like promised, I panicked."

"We knew the timing would be tricky, but Mom and Dad came through again, keeping the kids for a few extra months then helping to make the transition easier for everyone."

Bella tilts her head backward. Her eyes finding mine, she whispers the biggest change for us. "I can't believe we're parents."

"You're no longer 'Ma Bell,' but full-time 'Mama' to the newest Cullens." I leave a kiss on her forehead, holding her a little tighter in my arms.

"I know. It freaks me out we have three little ones now depending on us. I'm their mother, but I wouldn't have it any other way." Her hand finds mine, and she interlaces them together. "Having their adoption ceremony so close to Thanksgiving, makes me love the holiday being about family even more."

I bring her hand to my lips, leaving a kiss on the back. "Me too. I'm glad Angie, Joshua, and Isaac are settling into life here on the farm. It's sad that their mother never got more than a few more visits with them before her ex found her at a friend's home." My blood boils every time I think about that bastard.

Bella nods her head using short, quick movements. "I agree."

"If we do anything for them, it's that we see the case through to the end. They are as much victims of domestic violence as Beth was. Jasper said sentencing is in the next few weeks as it was delayed due to the holidays. I plan to read a victim impact statement on behalf of Beth and the kids."

"I'll go too. I'm sure Gran would keep an eye on the kids since it's only for two days."

We're both quiet for a while, recalling the events that led the kids to our home in another state far away from the violence and terror of their former lives. My parents are thrilled to be grandparents and already have a special bond with them, which will now last a lifetime thanks to our intervention.

Bella's voice breaks the silence. "It's hard to imagine you had time to film a movie nearly a year ago, then to have it premiere at the Traverse City Film Festival this past summer."

I shrug. "I squeezed in a little work. Reducing my workload to one movie a year is the right move for all of us. I'm also thankful everything has been resolved with the lawsuit against New Moon Studios and Aro Volturi. Jasper was amazing and negotiated an appropriate settlement for breaching my contract. I hope Aro thinks twice before firing someone like that again, but I doubt he will change his ways."

"He's a slick one. Your fans never stopped supporting you, and I'm sure it was part of the studio's decision to settle." She looks up at me, leaning her head back. "Don't they announce the Oscar nominations in January?"

"Yes, it's coming up." There's been a buzz about my latest performance, but I know better than to get my hopes up.

"I have my fingers crossed for you—a nomination is an honor too."

I let out a sigh at the thought. "I will not be upset either way."

"You're a winner in my book no matter what happens."

"Is that so?" I grin. Bella has always been my champion knowing what's best for me even when I didn't.

"Yes. You've settled into life here. The entire town is thrilled having you here."

I let out a snort. "Tax cuts will do that to people."

"It isn't just about the money, Edward, but about the people. They respect you and your need for privacy. You've been extremely generous to the community."

"We've been able to have a more peaceful life here than I would have ever dreamed. I love the normalcy."

"It will be important when Angie starts pre-school soon, and I would love for the kids to learn to skate this winter out on the lake. I can teach them." Bella's always the planner and looking out for what's best for everyone.

"Angie's growing up too fast, but I'll do everything I can to protect them."

"I know you will." Bella scoots up to peck my lips.

"This next year will probably seem calm compared to all the changes we've faced during the past one."

"Anything on your agenda? Things you hope to accomplish?" she wonders.

"I won't film again until late spring."

Bella pinches my side. "Sounds like you'll be busy hibernating this winter."

"Your version of hibernating is actual work—clearing snow, spreading salt."

"And what did you have in mind?" She raises a skeptical eyebrow.

"I think we should work on adding another little one to our family. You know I love the practicing part." I wiggle my eyebrows when she looks up at my face. "I want a child with you, Bella."

She can't keep the smirk off her face. "You think it's time we should pull the goalie?"

"You know I don't speak your hockey jargon, but if that means you stopping your birth control pills then 'yes.' I love you. You love me. We're happily married with three kids. We have an incredible network of support. If I never want to work another day, we would be okay financially. The farm alone can support us without any of my earnings. Why not?"

Bella lets out a sigh. "Apparently, you have some selective hearing when it comes to the whole pregnancy and delivery parts Rosalie shared with me. I'm not sure I can handle the pain."

"I'm positive Rosalie is exaggerating, and you can handle anything. I know it. Women have babies all the time, and Emmett told me they're ready for another one."

"So soon? Rosalie didn't say a word." She looks lost in thought.

My voice softens. "Hey, if you're not ready, I understand." I tilt my hips in her direction, letting her know I'm ready and willing at any time, like now. "It doesn't mean we can't practice until you give us the green light."

"If I didn't know better, I would think you're horny, Mr. Cullen." She chuckles.

My hands move up and down her back, feeling her bra and planning my next move. "I'm ready any time I'm around you. I can't think of a better way to start off the New Year than being buried deep inside my wife, Mrs. Cullen."

Bella looks around then toward the stairs. "Here in front of the fire? What if one of the kids—"

"They're asleep and we're alone. A rare event. Let's take advantage." My hands seek the soft skin at her waist, not finding enough, and work the buttons of her shirt, revealing her marvelous breasts.

"Blue—" she starts.

"Couldn't care less, but you must be quiet. No screaming 'Oh, Edward!' when you sink down on my cock. Because that will wake up the whole house," I tease, and pause the unveiling of her chest as I move to sit up.

Bella stands, pushing off her underwear and stretchy pants. "But you love it when I'm vocal."

Her hands move to the button of my jeans, lowering the zipper, then she reaches inside my underwear pulling out my fully erect cock.

"You're right. I do. I love everything about you." I guide Bella to straddle my waist.

Her hand guides the tip through her slick folds before sinking down until our hips are flush with a feeling like no other.

Forget everything else I said. This right here between us. This is home. Everything else is the icing on the cake.

She lets out a gasp at our connection, then lowers her voice. "You always feel so good, Edward."

Bella moves her hips, but I hold her in place. "Wait."

"What is it? Are you okay?" She tries to move off my lap.

"No. I mean, yes. Don't move. I'm okay. Just give me a minute." I take a deep breath knowing I will not miss this chance to tell her how I feel when it's just the two of us, and she looks like an angel here with me.

A lump forms in my throat as my mind races through everything I have to be thankful for due to this woman. Falling in love isn't something you can predict, but sometimes you luck out and manage to be at the right place at the right time and everything falls into place because of the love of one woman. Perhaps, it has been fate all along.

I try swallowing the lump down, and when I'm finally able to speak, the words are barely above a whisper. "Thank you, Bella."

A beautiful smile breaks out across her face. She rubs my beard then leans down to press our lips together in a delicate kiss full of love and tenderness. "Oh, Edward. I know."

And she does because she's been here every step of the way for over the past year.

While I haven't left Hollywood completely, I have found a balance in my life located in another state and a new home I love. Thanks to Rosalie, Gran, and Bella, I have more family and friends than I could have ever imagined.

Everything changed for the better when I sought refuge on a farm and found love in the middle of the woods along with a new life off the grid.

A/N: The end. I'm completely blown away by the response to this little story about Actorward. Thank you to everyone who has favorited, followed, or reviewed Off the Grid. I never anticipated you would want more, but I'm working on three short outtakes to share soon. I'm hoping to have something for you from Renee, Maggie, and James, but I will post them separately from the story, as Off the Grid: Extras. So put me on alert then you won't miss them when they post.

When I committed to writing for the compilation, I had no idea what I would write, but I liked the idea of writing something new and including babies in some way with the story. I started thinking about this Actorward or a possible sequel to my first one-shot, Mr. Perfect (Emmett/Bella/Edward) and the continuation M. Parfait (Bella/Edward). Well, they both won out, as this story unfolded quickly then Emmett wouldn't stop whispering in my ear.

So, the next story I will share with you is Emmett's Mr. Perfect sequel, called Daddy's Girl. It is completely written and pre-read. Once Midnight Cougar gets a chance to work her magic then I will start posting chapters weekly.

Many of you know I have been a long time reader in our fandom, but I recently celebrated my 1-year anniversary of publishing my first fanfic. A fact that wouldn't be possible without the unwavering support of two very important people. I can't thank them enough, but thank you to purplec305 and Midnight Cougar for taking this journey with me. You are rockstars in my world. xx

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