BPOV

Three years…

"Isabella, where the hell are you?" Emmett whispered, I am sure tiptoeing around. I held my hand over my mouth to stifle my giggle.

"I know you're in here babe," he said louder, nearing our walk-in closet. I was actually under the bed.

He turned before getting to the closet. He walked towards the bed. He stilled and I held my breath. He seemed to walk away.

"Found you," he yelled grabbing my ankles and I screamed.

"How?" I laughed as he pulled me up and dropped me on the bed.

"You laughed and tried to hold it in," he smiled.

"Ah, damn," I smiled in return. His eyes crinkled at the corners and I caressed his beard. I had grown to like it.

"Mrs. Cullen, you are beautiful," he nudged my legs open some more, fully settling in-between them. I blushed and looked away. He nudged my chin and I looked back at him.

"You know, we have some time," he suggested, and I shook my head giggling again.

"Nope. Our family will be here soon for the cookout. It's our first time hosting in the house and I refuse to have your parents walk in on me again," I rolled my eyes while he laughed.

"Oh Bells, the horror on your face that day was hilarious, but I guess that was our fault. We knew they were coming over and we still went to town on our dining room table," Emmett said, and I shook my head.

We sat cuddled up in each other for another moment, simply enjoying the peace and quiet before our house was full. We were having our Fourth of July cookout, hosting it at our home for the first time.

A year after being married, Emmett and I found a home in the suburbs not too far from Carlisle and Esme. Rose and Edward found themselves a home, with a yard big enough for Mason and his new dog, to which he named Tubby – a 1-year old German Sheppard named Tubby. I still don't get the name, but he loves that dog to death.

Alice and Jasper moved to a bigger home, Alice having had twins to all of our surprise. She had a few complications, but the babies came out healthy and Alice recovered well. The boys were adorable and already a handful going on two years old. They were over often and caused plenty of destruction to my dismay and Emmett's delight.

I knew Emmett and I were ready for children, but not in a rush. I had only been off birth control for a few months and fucking like bunnies hasn't changed for us. When the time is right it will all workout the way that it is supposed to.

"Are Ben and Angela coming over?" Emmett asked shifting.

"Yeah, her parents weren't having a big hooray and Ben's parents went on vacation this year," I answered running my fingers through his hair.

"Awesome, I know Mason will be happy to see Suzie," he smirked.

"Stop trying to get them to be something, they are just best friends," I sighed, and he shrugged.

"Imagine they fall in love in like ten years and are together forever," he replied.

"Imagine they end up hating each other and then finally rekindling, accidently falling head over heels in love," I mocked.

"Worked for us didn't it?" he asked.

"We were never friends until later. Totally different experience for them," I joked.

"We could've been friends if you weren't such a hard ass," he poked.

"Not with Jessica around," I retorted.

"Ah the name that shall not be named Mrs. Cullen," he frowned, and I giggled.

"Sorry," I mumbled kissing his lips.

"More," he groaned, and I brought my lips back down to his. I pulled back before we got too into it.

"We have to get up," I whispered, and he groaned again.

"I don't want to," he answered.

"Come on," I said, pulling away and pulling him up.

We got up and dressed. Our family was soon knocking and walking in. Mason brought along Tubby who we immediately put in the back yard. The twins came running to their Uncle Emmy. My sweet boy Jackson gave me his big dough eyes before I swung him around into a hug. Johnathan was my guy, but Uncle Emmett was his favorite already.

"Hey Aunt Bella," Mason said giving me a hug. He was already getting tall and I just wanted my little Mason back already.

"Hey Mase, Tubby alright out there?" I asked.

"Yes, ma'am he is good," Mason said looking out of the window.

"Hey bud, go put some water out there for him," Edward said walking into the kitchen. Mason grabbed his bowl and ran out with water.

"Hey Eddy," I smiled, and he smirked.

"Belly," he replied.

"Where's Rose?" I asked.

"Bathroom, her and Mason has massive slushies before getting here. I told them bad idea, but they never listen to me," he laughed.

"Phew, I need a nap," Alice said plopping in the chair.

"Boys still getting up at the ass crack of dawn?" Emmett asked.

"Yes, please take them," she laughed.

"They're all yours mama," I smiled and she returned. She looked at them closely before turning back to us.

"I'm hoping mom and dad want their grandchildren so I can get tipsy and fuck my husband silly," she replied.

"Woah," Emmett fake gagged, and I giggled. Edward just shook his head grabbing a beer from the fridge.

"Hey everyone," Rose smiled.

"Hey," we all responded.

"Ed lets get to the grill," Emmett said. Jasper walked in, speaking and walking out with those two.

"So, are we getting drunk tonight?" Rose asked.

"You two are cut from the same cloth," I shook my head. They acted like we weren't knocking at 30.

We chatted a bit more, Ben and Angela arrived. Suzie reluctantly followed Ben outside with the rest of the children. Rose started in on making margaritas. I finished marinating some kabobs for the grill. Alice was making a salad and Angela organized a fruit platter.

"So, Bella, when am I getting a niece?" Rose asked and I choked on my saliva.

"I don't know Rose, when it happens," I shrugged.

"You know mom is in a rush. She'll hint at it tonight. Thank God the twins came when they did," Alice huffed.

"She's been on my case, but we're working on it," Rose waggled her eyebrows.

"I sure hope so," Esme walked in beaming. She was such a beautiful woman it caught me off guard sometimes.

"Mom," Rose whined, and Esme laughed.

"Hey Bella," Esme smiled, kissing me on the cheek. She greeted Alice in the same fashion and took a seat.

We sat around drinking and talking. My mom and dad finally showed up. The men were huddled around the grill, talking, and watching the kids.

"So, you girls are really throwing those back," Esme smirked sipping her own drink, "I must be on grandkid duty."

"Oh, mom would you, please?" Alice begged, giggling after.

"I guess," Esme playfully rolled her eyes.

Jake and Nicole walked in, her belly poking out. We gently hugged her and pulled out her chair. She was due in September, close to my own birthday. They both asked Emmett and I to be the godparents of their little girl. It was always an honor to have the people you love trust you enough to care for their own flesh and blood if the worst-case scenario happened. I couldn't wait to meet her.

The rest of the night was great. The children played in the pool, we ate, sang, and dance. We let the kids run around with sparklers. Tubby watched in fascination. I smiled, happy with where life was and the people around me.

"Hey beautiful," Emmett said wrapping his arms around my waist. I leaned back into him resting my head on his shoulder.

"Hey," I smiled.

"I think we did a great job," he said looking out at everyone.

"Yeah, I am really happy with everything," I replied.

"Me too," he said satisfied. I turned in his arms and looked up at him.

"I'm really glad I fell for you those years ago. I'm happy shit sucked with Mike and that Jessica sucked. I'm glad you took a chance on me. You make me so fucking happy," I smiled, and he kissed me.

"Me too baby, me too."

That's it! This feels like it took forever to complete, however, I am happy with the ending. I am happy that Bella got her happy ending, the family she loves, and the man she never expected to be with. Thanks to all who stayed on for this hella long ride! It's been fun!