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about two years later...

"Have I thanked you enough times yet, Sue?" Bella asks as she hugs her step-mom goodbye. "I don't think we could survive without you and Edward's mom."

Sue hugs her back and pats her cheek. "You did so much on your own, for so long, it's the least I can do."

"Mama! Come play with me while the baby is sleeping, please!" Jacob yells.

Bella sighs and closes the door. Looking at the clock, she realizes Edward will be home within the hour and breathes a little easier. She can survive an hour by herself with four kids, right?

Getting married a month after your first date may not be traditional, but that's exactly what Bella and Edward did. They had decided to wait until they were married to make love and nearly combusted in those few short weeks.

Charlie and Sue took the boys for the weekend after the wedding so that they could move Bella into Edward's house and have some time to themselves. A chance to get to know each other as man and wife without the constant worry of little ears hearing, or eyes seeing what they shouldn't.

Neither of them were virgins but their inexperience had them on edge. However, their nervous energy was quickly replaced with lust and want once they were alone for the first time. All Bella's doubts and fears about her body melted away as Edward caressed every inch of her. He didn't avoid her tummy or cellulite dimpled thighs. He loved all of her and made sure she knew it.

Nine short months later, Rachel was born much to everyone's delight. Around the same time the adoption went through, officially making Jacob and Brady Edward's sons. They were thrilled to be a family of five, and began to slowly settle into a routine. Edward worked during the day, but watched the kids Saturday mornings to give Bella time to work or have some time to herself.

One of the biggest changes happened when they moved into Edward's and he announced there were some rules. One was that their bedroom door didn't have to be closed and that they didn't need permission to get out of bed in the morning.

Edward knew he needed to stick pretty close to his routine and it would be much easier with the boys not already scared of leaving their room, and he was committed to seeing them conquer their fear. It took a week of him sleeping in the doorway, with the door wide open, for Jacob to accept the change. He still preferred it shut and would peak out before opening it all the way, but he no longer announced himself. His young age helped him move on and feel at home quickly.

Bella was so worried about moving them again, but once the boys saw their new backyard and swingset, all her fears were gone. They were all ready to start over and Edward was thrilled to bring them home. He was excited about being a father and a husband.

Smiling as she shuts the door, she remembers his eagerness so vividly. She had just nursed the baby to sleep as he got the boys in bed.

"I talked to my mom, she's going to watch the boys so we can enjoy each other this weekend." He had said as he kissed up and down her neck, while holding her tight. "Six weeks is so long, Bella. I need you."

He blushed and admitted to marking the date on the calendar when she gave him a strange look.

"You tracked when we could have sex even though I'm like barely showering and exhausted?"

With a shrug he said, "hell yeah," and kissed her breathless.

"Mommy! I needs water!" Brady called out, interrupting their moment and startling Rachel.

"I'm coming, little dude," Edward said and pointed like there's the proof they need to go to grandma's.

"No, Daddy. I want mommy. Her waters betterer."

"It's better, Brady. Not better-er. Mama can I have a glass, too?"

Bella smacked his chest and handed him their daughter. She got two glasses of water and made sure to shake her hips as she walked for her husband. "I just heard that you two are going to sleepover at Grandma C's, this weekend! Isn't that exciting?"

He had laughed and rocked Rachel to sleep. Overwhelmed with joy that his once quiet, empty house was now full of yelling, crying, love and laughter.

Bella remembers the smile on his face and joy they had at feeling like a family, like as long as they were together the rest of the world could fall away and it would be okay.

"What are you smiling about, love?" Edward kisses her forehead, hugs Jacob and Brady as they run to greet him, and picks Rachel up out of her walker. "Did you miss me that much?"

"I always miss you that much," she says, and moves Rebecca from her shoulder to her arms so Edward could kiss her hello, too. "I was just remembering a conversation we had about, oh, nine or ten months ago."

"It's funny you say that. Mama is taking the boys again but I stopped at the drugstore before this turns into 19 Kids and Counting."

"Do you realize only like two years ago we were both single and childless? And now..." She pauses to kiss his smiling lips, "Now, we have four kids under the age of five?"

"You mean, I met the other half of my soul and she blessed me with our four perfect, happy, healthy children?" He looks at his daughters, one pulling on his shirt pocket while the other sleeps peacefully in her mother's arms, and his sons playing with matchbox cars through the living room. "Yeah. I'm well aware I was all alone a couple years ago."

"But you aren't now."

"No. I'm not." He hugs Bella, puts Rachel back in her walker and heads to the kitchen for a drink.

"Dad, you gotta hurry up and get ready. Uncle Jasper doesn't like when we're late." Jacob says.

"I know he doesn't. Believe me! Can you help your mom get everyone ready so I can get a shower, please?"

Thirty minutes later they walk into Tiny's Tacos, but instead of Alice greeting them like the other customers the boys dart through the door and run to hug her. She's already kneeling down with her arms wide open, ready to catch them both.

"Aunt Alice! We missed you!"

"You just saw me a couple days ago, silly boys." She kisses both their cheeks and walks them to their corner booth.

"I already got the extra chair but we need a bigger table soon. Alice, we need to get a bigger table. We all won't fit much longer."

"Hi, Umple Jasper!" Brady yells and hugs his leg. He pats his head and says hello back.

"I have to wait until we all sit down to tell you. Alice says I have to wait. I can't just tell you when you walk in."

"Okay, Jasper. We'll all sit right away. You heard him boys, take your seats while I get your sisters situated." Bella straps Rachel in the high-chair and sits Rebecca, who's still in her carseat, on the extra chair next to the booth.

Edward gets cars out for Brady and crayons for Jacob, while never looking away from Jasper, who is a ball of energy. His feet are tapping and he's mumbling to himself while wringing his hands together.

"Jasper, are you okay?" Edward's voice is full of concern. He hates seeing his brother so unlike himself.

Jasper nods and looks at Alice. Her eyes watering as she nods back. She sits next to him and even Jacob shushes Brady, knowing something is going on.

"We're having a baby. Well, I mean, Alice is having the baby. It's in Alice's uterus, I…"

"Congratulations!" Edward and Bella yell together before he goes any further.

"Do I get a noder broder?" Brady asks wide-eyed.

"No. We get a…" Jacob looks at the adults, and tries to figure it out.

"You get a cousin. Our baby will be your cousin, Jacob."

"Oh, goody! We don't have any of those! We have brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, grandmas, grandpas, a mom and a dad, but no cousins!"

"Yay!" Brady yells and Rachel quickly mimics by putting her arms up and yelling.

Alice cries tears of pure joy as she leans into Jasper's side. "I've always wanted a baby, but Umple Jasper only thought it was a good idea after getting to know you two and your sister. So, I owe y'all a big thank you."

Bella reaches across the table and grabs Alice's hand. Knowing how bad she wanted to be a mom and how long it took her to not only get Jasper to understand but truly feel the same way, makes her heart nearly burst with joy.

"How far along?" Bella asks softly. While her pregnancies had been a breeze, Alice had been trying for a year and had already suffered a miscarriage.

"We're eleven weeks and we were able to see the heartbeat yesterday! It's there and everything is good. So good."

Bella squeezes her hands tighter between her own, their fingers going white, as they cry together.

Edward's eyes start to shine with tears, Jacob notices and looks at his uncle.

"I think they're getting worse at using their words, Uncle Jasper." He points to Edward and Jasper furrows his brows in thought.

"No, Jacob. I think they just have a lot more to be happy about."

"I guess." He goes back to coloring a picture but then looks up at Jasper again. "You're going to be a good dad. I know it. Plus, mine can teach you all about it! Right, dad?"

Edward clears his throat, quickly wipes a tear away, and grabs Bella's hand. "Of course. I taught you that brothers always take care of each other, didn't I?"

"Yep! You teach us lots of stuff. I love you, Dad."

"I love you too, Jacob." Edward reaches over to pat his shoulder just as Brady jumps up and wraps his arms around his neck.

Bella squeezes his hand and kisses his cheek. "My sweet man. I love you."

"As I love you." He kisses her back and lets another tear fall, knowing there is no way to express his happiness with words.

THE END

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