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The following story may or may not be based on true events. Names, places and locations have been changed to protect amongst others me!

Station – the place or position in which something or someone stands or is assigned to stand or remain.

A high station in life is earned by the gallantry with which appalling experiences are survived with grace. – Tennessee Williams

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Chapter Thirty

November 2023

"I want to thank you again for agreeing to this interview with me." Megan says as she follows me into the kitchen. "I know you are a very private person and you don't usually do these types of things."

"I appreciate you giving up part of your Thanksgiving Day to be here and help out. Plus I think an article for my former Alma Matera is a good cause." I say as I set my bag down on the counter top.

Busy day. 400 mouths to feed.

We know what you're thinking; did their family get that big in the past three years?

Of course not! Our who ha would revolt if that were the case. Can't say we would blame them either.

"We can start with the basics if you would like?" Megan asks.

"That's fine darling, which ever works best for you."

"Ok some fact checking. You are currently CEO and Founder of Swan Hope, a non-profit charitable organization."

That makes us sound important doesn't it?

"Correct."

We really aren't though. We are just us.

"Out of the many endeavors that Swan Hope is involved in the biggest three are early childhood education, breast cancer research and treatments and scholarships for secondary education."

"Those are our biggest three yes, but we are also involved in at least twenty other charitable organizations and private funding ventures." I say.

"Organizations like Mama's Kitchen?"

"Yes." I answer her with a smile on my face.

We are very proud of this one. It's one of our favorites.

"Mama's Kitchen provides meals at home to families of children who receive free or reduce lunches from the school system correct?"

"We do. The rate of childhood poverty and hunger in a nation that is supposed to be a world super power is both alarming and disturbing. While the free meals at school are very beneficial to the children who receive them, sometimes it is the only meal that they receive. Often times there are younger children at home who are not in school yet and therefore do not get meals at all, so we wanted to make sure that all of those who live in households where times are tough at least have food on their tables."

Soap box here we come, perched high above the crowd.

"You also open the kitchen here to the public on days such as today and provide free meals correct?"

See those are the 400 mouths we need to feed.

"That is correct."

"All they have to do is show up and they get a free meal?" Megan asks.

"That is correct."

"Does it not bother you that there might be those who take advantage of this and come here just to get a free meal, even if they have the means to provide one for themselves?"

Unfortunately the world is full of assholes. Can't go around punching them though. That would only get us in trouble and really what good would that do.

"It could if I let it. I'm not naïve enough to believe that all of the souls who come here for food are truly in need, but I learned a long time ago that you cannot judge a book by its cover and that there are reasons why each of us acts the way we do. The wealthy man or woman who comes here alone for a free meal may actually only be here for a little company that they would not have otherwise. The pauper who volunteers their time to serve others gets a sense of pride from doing a day's work and a full belly to go home with."

We are on fire right now; hope we don't scorch the soap box.

"That is a very selfless and amazing way to look at things." Megan says with awe in her voice.

"Thank you darling." I answer her with a smile.

"Not only are you the CEO and founder of Swan Hope, but you are also the owner of Swan Investment as well as Swan Song Daycare correct?"

"That is correct, however I have very good people who run those companies for me and therefore I am able to give more of my time to Swan Hope and most importantly to my family."

We could not do it without Peter and Jessica.

"Ah yes, your family. Married to Edward Cullen for eight years now, you are the mother of four children. Three boys, Jackson, Matthew and Taylor and one daughter Adrianna."

We finally got our little girl, much to Jasper and Emmett's chagrin. After Taylor was born they seemed to be convinced that Edward was only going to ever have boys and they would have the privilege of having the girls.

We think it was their way of dealing with having girls. They even began to brag about it.

When we were surprised with our fourth little angel and it was discovered she was going to be a girl, they were irritated with their baby brother's super sperm as they called it.

They both tried to convince their wives it was time for one more.

That attempt and our little surprise lead the three Cullen men to a day of vasectomies.

Carlisle of course thought it was hilarious that his three sons were all getting snipped at the same time.

Rose, Alice and I called it a bonding experience like one of our days at the spa.

The guys refused to believe anyone would bond over iced down balls.

Guess we can see the logic there.

Either way the baby count ended with Emmett and Jasper having three a piece and Edward and I having four.

Esme and Carlisle seemed to be happy with ten grandbabies.

"If you don't mind me asking, how do you do it all?" Megan asks.

"That's easy; I have the best family in the world. They are there to support me, always have been and that makes me one of the luckiest women in the world. I have three strong mother and three strong father figures in my life, three brothers and three sisters, an abundance of nieces and one adorable nephew, four amazing children and the very best husband in the world. I have all I could have ever dreamed about or ever wished for."

Wishes over birthday candles really do come true.

"So we know the how, what about the why?"

"The easiest answer is because I can, but more importantly the easiest answer is because I want to. The station that I was born into could have defined me if I allowed it too, turned me into the person that I always saw as the enemy. When I had the chance to change things, see them from the other side so to speak I realized that the only enemy was me if I allowed it to be that way. I was the one who decided if my station would be the same my whole life or if I would move onto the next one. After an amazing summer I choose to move on to the next one and it was the best decision I have ever made. If I can give a little of my life back to helping others in some way, change their station if they want to, then that is all the reason I need as to why I do this."

"That was perfect Mrs. Cullen. Thank you again." Megan says as she turns off her recorder.

"You are very welcome darling, and please call me Bella."

"Bella." Megan says with a nod of her head.

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"Tired darling?" Edward asks as he rubs my feet.

"Exhausted, but in a good way." I say with a sigh as I lean my head back.

Oh yeah baby right there. That feels so good. Now move a little higher, just a little higher.

"Seems like you had another successful dinner." He says as he looks around at all of the tables and chairs and the debris that sits on top of them.

Don't stop. Porn moan coming we can just feel it.

"We did darling. I couldn't have done it without all of you."

"I beg to differ but I'll say you're welcome because I don't want to argue with you right now."

Why not, it leads to make up sex. We love make up sex.

"Why would you beg to differ?" I ask as I pull my head up and look at him.

"Because my beautiful Bella, you can do anything once you put your mind to it. I have seen it many, many times over these past ten years and you still amaze me darling."

"Edward." I say as tears begin to form in my eyes.

What is it about this man that can make us cry so easily but in a good way?

We really are just like those sappy women in those sappy love story movies.

"I love you darling." He says as he stands up and takes my hand in his own, pulling me out of my seat.

"I love you too Edward." I say as I wrap my arms around him.

Let's face it, we love being one of those women.

Love this crazy, movie like life that we have been blessed with.

Would not change it for all the money in the world.

And considering we have a good chunk of it what could we possible gain with the rest of it.

We are loved by our family and friends, live a life helping others and go to bed every night knowing the next day will be filled with just as much wonder as the day before.

The sex before going to bed ain't half bad either.

Oh who the fuck are we kidding, it is fabulous!

And that concludes our broadcast day. Thank you for listening and for your support. IBR couldn't have done it without you.

A/N

I agree whole heartedly, could not have done it without all of you. It makes my heart smile reading your thoughts and words and makes this all the better to do. I will be responding to reviews over the next couple of days.

I will miss these guys (probably IBR the most) but have had the best time sharing them with you all. Hope you have enjoyed it at least one tenth as much as I have.

For those of you who have asked, I do have more stories in the works. Two of which I am in the process of outlining and getting them started. Hope to have at least one of them ready to start posting within the next week or two. Would love it if you could join me for those as well.

Much love to you all.

Bless all your hearts in the best of ways of course!

Thanks!