The Geek's Guide to Parenthood

Baby Daddy

Okay, so here it is. The sequel for A Nerd Story of Love. I don't own any of this. The only thing I do own is the plot to the story and a very cool 'Geekward' mug. I'm planning on keeping the story lighthearted as can be, but there will be angsty moments. I will post warnings in the author's notes at the beginning of the chapters for fair warning.

Thanks for everyone who's faved, reviewed or read my story. I love writing SGB and Nerdella and I'm so happy that you all love them too.

Also, thank you to Lexi (sexylexicullen) and Bobby (tropicnebula) for their assistance in my research for preeclampsia. I've never been pregnant and subsequently never dealt with the condition. Lexi, thanks for your medical expertise and Bobby, thank you for the links. Thank you also to the ladies who responded to the last update with their stories as well. Anyhow, up next will be Edward's point of view of what happened and we'll be moving forward so we can meet little Kyra.

Chapter Five: Baby Daddy

EPOV

After I left Marcus' villa on their wedding day, I had a feeling in my belly that something was going to go wrong. I got into the waiting car and my chest constricted. As we drove away, I rubbed my chest and I tried to calm myself. But I was so worried about Bella. Not that I would say this to her face, but she had put on a ton of weight in the past few days. Her face looked bloated and her feet were so swollen. Even more so than a regular pregnant woman. I tried to shake the overwhelming dread I felt but couldn't.

I guess I'd have to put on my game face and fake it.

I got to Aro's estate and was razzed by my brothers. However, Alex noticed my expression and pretty much told them all to fuck off. I thanked him before I went to change. I slipped on my tuxedo and went out on the back patio with my brothers, Alex, Marcus and his brothers. Alex took my hand and gave it a squeeze.

"You okay, Edward?" he asked quietly.

"No. Something's wrong with Bella," I said as I ran my fingers through my hair. "She doesn't look right. I mean, she's gorgeous, but she's gained weight and she looks bloated."

"Perhaps she's not used to the food," Demetri offered. "She was sick the first night we were in Italy."

"No. It's more than that," I replied. "Maybe I'm overreacting, but this is my wife and child I'm talking about."

"Ignore them, Edward," Caius said. "They are ignorant stronzo."

"Yes, they are assholes," I said, shooting a furious glare at Jasper and Demetri. They apologized and we shared cigars on the patio. Or rather, they did. I politely refused. We hung out until it was time to head to the church. We piled into Caius' huge SUV and drove to the ornate church where Marcus and Esme were getting married. We waited for the girls to arrive. Once they did, the service began pretty quickly.

When I saw my wife, she was teary eyed and appeared to be uncomfortable. She was shifting in her shoes as we moved down the aisle. I didn't pay attention to the service. I just kept a watchful eye on Bella. She was fading fast. When the time for the lighting of the unity candle occurred, I asked if Bella was alright. She replied that she didn't feel right. But she would sing. I furrowed my brow as I sat down on the piano bench. I was half tempted to have her sit with me to get her off her feet. I began Franz Schubert's Ave Maria and Bella gripped the piano for dear life as she sang.

Soon after the end of the song, the priest pronounced Marcus and Esme husband and wife. They kissed and they walked down the aisle. I wrapped my arm around Bella's waist and we followed them. She was leaning heavily against me. I tightened my hold around her. Once we were over the vestibule of the church, she slumped. "Bella?"