The Geek's Guide to Parenthood

Merry Pre-Christmas, Geekward Style

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.

Chapter Sixteen: Merry Pre-Christmas, Geekward Style

EPOV

The entire ride home from the benefit, I held Bella in my arms. We stared into each other's eyes, tears flowing freely. She was so upset when I wasn't in the office. She thought that...that...that Emmett had gotten me. Thank god, he didn't. However, if he had, I wouldn't have hesitated to put him in his place. I was no longer that shy, geeky, unsure Edward anymore. I had this strength inside me to protect my family. If I had to fucking die while I was doing it, then so be it. I don't want to die. I want to grow old with my wife and see my little girl get married. I want to see my grandchildren. Okay, I'm not dying. If anyone is dying, it will be Emmett. Hopefully in jail.

Once we got back to the house, we changed out of our dress clothes and held Kyra. Well, Bella held Kyra and I held Bella. Johnny asked why we came home early and I answered with one word, "Emmett." He nodded curtly and went to do his rounds of our property.

Kyra also knew something was up, too. She was very cuddly with Bella. Even more so than usual. Bella asked me if she could put the pack and play in our bedroom. Little did she know that while she was changing, I had already done so. I needed my baby girl with me just as much as Bella. We went to bed early, placing Kyra in her pack and play. Bella crawled into bed and clutched the angel lion I had gotten her when were first dating. I slid in next to her, holding her close to my heart.

She turned in my arms and kissed my lips. I could feel the terror and need to be close in her kiss. My responding kiss was equally as needy. Soon, our clothes were removed and we were making love. We needed to connect with each other. Needed that assurance that we were with each other. Forever. We both reached our peak and fell over the edge in tears. Bella sobbed against my naked chest, begging for the nightmare to end. Tears fell onto my cheeks, wanting to protect my family and desperately needing to make my brother disappear. Shortly after Bella's outburst, she cried herself to sleep. Her grip on me was vice-like. I couldn't sleep. I just held her until the sun came up.

The rest of the weekend was pretty sedate. Bella and I spent it in our pajamas for the most part. On Sunday, Esme and Marcus came over to see how we were doing. I said as good as can be expected. Bella was very quiet. Too quiet. Hell, I was quiet. Anyhow, Marcus and Esme said that for Christmas, they wanted to have it at their home. Sort of a housewarming, as it were. I looked down at Bella to see if she was amenable to the idea. She nodded and kissed my shoulder. Bella and Esme discussed the menu while I spoke with Marcus about his latest investment venture.

Before they left, Esme made plans with Bella to go Christmas shopping during the week. Begrudgingly, Bella agreed. With a hug and kiss, Marcus and Esme left, heading to their new house to do some measurements. Once my parents left, Bella went to put Kyra down for her nap and said she would do the same. I kissed her sweetly and went to change into some workout clothes. I trotted to the loft we had above our garage to check on our bodyguards.

"Hi, Mr. Edward," Matthew said from his perch at the security monitors. "Looking for Ricky or Johnny?"

"I am," I said. "I would like to work on some self-defense moves."