Noonday Sun: A Post-Breaking Dawn Twilight Fanfiction

Chapter 14, Bella's Room

Chapter 14, Bella's Room

I walked slowly into Charlie's house, wondering how I would approach Leah.

She was sitting up again, sipping from her ice water. Nahuel was sitting next to her, his arm around her shoulders.

Sue hadn't come out to watch when Leah was feasting on the bear. I wondered if she'd ever seen her daughter feed. Maybe that is something she isn't interested in seeing.

Jacob and Nessie were on the floor. "How 'bout a game of Liar?" Jacob asked. He sensed Nessie was getting bored with UNO. I shook my head, and he started to deal out the three hands. Huilen was stretching herself with all these card games. I'd never seen her play before.

Charlie was trying to ignore the activities around him. If he didn't know about the bear kill, he wouldn't be required to report it. I suppressed a giggle. The fluctuating color of his face gave his feelings away.

"Dad," I paused while he turned to look at me, "Billy was telling Jacob the fish are biting. I'm sure he'd love to go fishing with you tomorrow." I could see relief wash over his face.

He turned to Sue, "Do you mind if I take Billy out tomorrow?"

Sue looked almost as relieved as he did. "Of course not. I'll pack a lunch for both of you in the morning. What time would you like to leave?"

I could hear the wheels spinning in his head. He probably wanted to say "as early as possible."

"Let me call Billy, and I'll let you know."

Sue nodded. Charlie walked into the kitchen. Everyone but Sue could hear the conversation. It didn't take long for Charlie to persuade Billy that the next morning was a very good day for a fishing trip. Billy had been shocked by the invitation.

Since Charlie's wedding, they hadn't spent much time together. Charlie wasn't going to let this marriage end in the kind of disaster his first marriage had.

I was touched by his love for Sue, and she had blossomed under it. Harry had loved her, but Charlie was devoted.

Charlie sauntered back into the front room. "We'll be leaving at five thirty in the morning." I coughed to hide my laugh. Dad desperately wanted to be out of the house.

Sue stood up. "I'll fix your lunches right now. I'm not sure I'll be up to making anything that early. I'll stick something in for breakfast as well."

Charlie kissed her tenderly. "Thanks." He planted himself back in his armchair and Sue headed for the kitchen.

I turned to Charlie, "Dad, do you mind if we put up a hospital bed in my old bedroom?"

Charlie's eyes grew wide. Having a baby born in his house wasn't something he anticipated, but he wasn't going to say anything. It was Sue's daughter, after all.

"Dad," my voice was a little impatient, and I tried to moderate it, "Leah really can't have the baby in the hospital. Jacob can explain the reasons behind it." Charlie started to shake his head. He wanted to keep Jacob out of our conversation. "Carlisle will be here in the morning. You won't need to do a thing."

I smiled then. He looked a little more relaxed. "You're not going to be the one delivering. Don't worry. You know Carlisle. He's a competent physician."

Charlie nodded. He'd seen Carlisle perform miracles on some of the accident victims he'd had brought in. "It's your room, Bells. Do whatever you want."

"Thanks, Dad." I hugged him. "I really appreciate this."

Sue's voice came from the kitchen, "We really appreciate this."