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Chapter 739 – Good Hands

EPOV

"Eight-thirty is early, dad," Bella said, taking a bite of her pancakes covered in strawberries and whipped cream. Toppings that I would much rather be licking off of her sexy body.

Charlie laughed. "Not in the military."

"You weren't in the military, daddy."

"No, but Randell was and therefore, Heidi was raised to be an early riser. She's rubbing off on me."

I laughed and rubbed Bella's back. "I tried to rush her this morning," I lied, thinking back to escapades in the shower.

I was thrilled that Bella had wanted to fool around in the shower. She was so damn embarrassed of her period, even though I tried to tell her that it didn't bother me. And it was the god's honest truth. I loved her and I loved pleasing her. I would do far, far kinkier things with her if she'd let me. We'd get there, though. We had all the time in the world.

Bella snorted, snapping me out of my dirty memories, and Heidi laughed at us. She knew what we were up to. Bella must tell her everything. I honestly had woken her up at six-thirty, but by the time we finished playing with each other, two hours had passed.

I was surprised I had any energy as I hadn't been able to sleep. I was waiting, as stupid as it sounds, for Bella to wake up with her period. She usually needed me to rub her back or get her an Advil or something.

But, she didn't. So, I was mildly panicked. I knew we weren't going to get pregnant any time soon. I was realistic. We were double protected. But, hey, it happened. And at night, with no one to talk to, my imagination always ran wild.

I had been thinking about Bella with our child inside of her. How her body would grow and change. I knew she was going to be beautiful. But, I also knew she would struggle with her body image. She had a sexy slim figure now but often would make comments here and there about needing to work out, or not wanting to eat too much. I was sure that was normal. I mean, hell, she was nineteen. But, I was going to make sure, whenever we were lucky enough to be expecting, that I reassured her every day. That I told her how beautiful she was. Hell, I hoped I did that enough now.

"My Bells has never been a morning person," Charlie said. "She used to stay up past her bedtime, never wanting to sleep, but then of course, she would want to sleep the morning away."

"She's still like that," I said, winking at her. She blushed a little and it made me smile. My flipping beautiful girl.

"What's the plan for today, dad?"

"I thought we'd head to Old Sacramento. It'll be like we've travelled back to the gold rush days."

"Ooh," Heidi said. "More cowboys."

"We'll just need to get you a cowboy hat, dad," Bella said, smiling.

She was so happy, so comfortable here with her dad and step mom. I liked having her all to myself, but this was good for her. This trip. Especially after the shit we'd been through the last few months. These holidays have been rejuvenating for her. Well, for both of us, really.

After breakfast at the hotel, we drove down to Old Sacramento. It was great. Old steam engines, western style buildings, people in historic costumes. It was like we'd stepped back in time about a hundred and twenty years.

And Bella was bouncing at my side, clutching my hand tightly. "This is so cool," she whispered.

I smiled at her. She was wearing a pink tank top under her jean jacket, tight black leggings and her little black shoes that looked like ballet slippers. She was so sexy.

"I was going to offer to buy you some cotton candy, but I don't know if you need the sugar."

She giggled and squeezed my ass. Well, that was a success. "I want some, anyway."

"Your wish is my command, gorgeous."

So, we walked up the old fashioned street amongst actors in costumes and other tourists. Charlie and I laughed when some girls ran out on the balcony of the saloon and started dancing and lifting their skirts.

"They're trying to tempt you in," Bella said, a cute little frown between her perfectly shaped eyebrows.

I laughed and kissed her sugar sweet lips. "I'm not tempted."

"Bella," Heidi said. "Look. Do you want to dress up in old style clothes and get a family picture taken?"

She looked up at me and I smiled back at her. "Yes," she said. "I want to look like them." She pointed up at the 'working girls' on the balcony.

I laughed and wrapped my arms around her. "Mm. Sexy."

"So you do think they're sexy," she said, pressing her finger to my chest.

I pinched her hips. "No. I think you're going to look sexy in that costume."

"Good save, Edward," Heidi teased. She grabbed Bella's hand. "Come on. Let's go pick out costumes."

I watched her cute little bum as she followed her step mom. God, I loved that girl. Charlie patted my back as we walked over to the men's costume rack. "Is she okay?" he asked me.

"Yeah," I said. "I've never seen her so happy. Probably because I'm, you know, back to normal, or whatever."

"You kids had a rough go of things," he said. "But, you have each other. And you're right. I've never seen her happier, either. And that's all a dad wants for his daughter, to see that genuine smile on her face." Charlie laughed. "You'll find that out, one day."

I nodded. "We're torn. I mean, we want a baby, but being parents is going to be a huge commitment. And I really want Bella to enjoy college, you know?"

"Life never works out how we plan it. Now, I'm not saying it's not smart to have a plan. But, if there are bumps along the way, you have to be ready to deal with them."

"I agree," I said. "I think we're prepared, either way."

"Good. I know she's in good hands." Charlie patted my shoulder and set a derby hat on his head. "Do I look like a gambler?"

I laughed. "You really do."

BPOV

"Ooh, look at this bright green one," Heidi said, holding up a beautiful, low cut dress. "Pop a black feather in your hair and voila, dancing girl."

I laughed. "I love it. I think this will keep Edward's eyes on me."

"Oh, Bella. He didn't even look at those girls."

"I know," I said, smiling. "Um, Heidi."

"What's wrong?"

"Um…"

She laughed and wrapped her arm around my shoulder. "You can tell me anything." She kissed my cheek and I laughed with her. "What's on your mind?"

"Yesterday."

"What happened yesterday?"

"At dinner." I shrugged. "I don't know. It was like my dad wasn't communicating with you. And I got this stupid idea in my head that you might not stay together."

I kind of winced as I said it. I was embarrassed to say that out loud, because as the words spilled from my mouth, I realized that I was being highly illogical and emotional.

"Oh, honey," she said, giving me a hug. "I'm not letting your dad get away. Even if he tried."

I laughed with her and she rubbed my back. "I know. I just, I don't know. I worry a lot about that. Probably with my own wedding coming up, you know?"

"I understand. Well, I don't. I didn't come from a broken home. I wasn't taken from my dad. I can't imagine the stress that you've been through. But, my beautiful daughter, you don't have to worry about that with your dad and I. And most certainly not with Edward, either."

I nodded. "I know. I just…"

"Your dad talks to me, Bella. And don't forget we've been friends for a lot of years before we dated. I worked with him almost every day for years. He doesn't have a lot of secrets from me."

"Good."

"And if it makes you feel better, we had some great sex last night."

"Heidi," I whined, making her laugh harder. "You're not supposed to tell me that."

She giggled and kissed my cheek, again. "I know. I'm just making my point."

"Gotcha." And as gross as that information was, because no child wanted to think about her parents in bed, it was actually comforting to me. I had overreacted last night. But, it was my own fears. I finally had stability in my life and I think I was afraid of losing it.

Ray had taught me that just when life was as you wanted, something could happen to change that. I think I was prepared, this time. For anything that might try to derail my joy in life. But, at the same time, I didn't want that wariness to creep in and take over.

I smiled as I looked over at Edward in a black top hat and matching suit coat. He caught me staring and winked. He gave me butterflies. Always. I was going to enjoy every single moment of my perfect life, my perfect fiancé and my perfect family. Life was good and I wouldn't change a thing.