Bella MacLeod's Twilight Fanfiction

Faith, Hope, And Love

By Momma2Fan

Chapter 19:

Homecoming…

Bella breathed a sigh of relief when Dr. Black deemed her arm healed. He gave her a list of strengthening exercises and then sent her on her way. Her next stop was Dr. George’s office.

“Good afternoon, Bella. Let’s go ahead and send you down for a CT and then we’ll go from there,” Dr. George said upon entering the exam room his bitchy nurse had stuck Bella in.

“Sure.” Bella smiled and then followed the same nurse out of the office and to the radiology department in the hospital.

Half an hour later, she walked back up to the office and sat in the same room, waiting for her results. She filled the time by texting with Rosalie. 

Alice wants us all to have dinner tonight. What do you think? -R

I don’t know, Ro. I’ve been with doctors for the last two hours and I’m not done yet. -B

Okay. Let me know. Love you! -R

Love you! -B

“You aren’t supposed to have your phone on in the office.”

Bella raised her eyes. “I’m sorry, exactly what is your problem?”

The nurse, who Bella recognized from high school, sneered at her. “I have no problem.”

Bella rolled her eyes and was happy to see the doctor enter the room. “Well, Bella, everything looks good. There are no signs of the bleed at all, so I think we’re in the clear.”

“Yay,” was muttered under the breath of the nurse who remained in the room.

“Okay, that’s enough!” Bella jumped from the table and pointed her finger at the small woman. “I don’t know what your problem is, but this is not the place!”

“She’s right, Miss Stanley. If you value your job, you’ll leave your personal feelings for our patients outside the door. If you can’t do that, then we need to discuss your employment here,” Dr. George said calmly.

Nurse Stanley huffed but stood silently.

Bella took her seat and sat sedately listening to the doctor drone on about still needing to be careful. “Otherwise you’re clear for all normal activity. Just be smart.”

“Does that mean I can return to work?” Bella asked hopefully.

Alistair smiled. “If it were up to me, I would say yes, but its not. Dr. Black will have to clear you for that.”

Bella nodded.

“Any other questions?”

“No, I think we’ve covered everything. Thanks, Dr. George.”

“You’re very welcome. Have a good day, Bella.”

**FHL**

Edward zipped his final suitcase and carried it out to his car. He then ran back into his apartment to take one quick look around, making sure he wasn’t forgetting anything. He would be back in a few weeks to get everything else, but he wanted to leave now. He only hoped Bella would let him stay with her.

With Bella in his thoughts, he settled into his car and started for Forks.

Bella was sitting on her couch telling Charlie about her appointments. He was pleased she was given the all clear.

“I just wish I could go back to work, Dad. I’m going stir crazy.”

“I’m sorry, Bells. Remember, your arm is gonna be a little weak for a while.” Bella heard the static of his scanner echo over the line. “I have to go, Honey. I’ll call you in a couple days.”

“Okay, Dad. Love you and be safe.”

“Always am. Love you, too, kid.”

After they hung up, Bella leaned back and tried to call Edward again. It kept going straight to voicemail and she was getting irritated. She knew he was off today because she had already called the hospital. She thought about calling Carlisle and Esme, but they had been apart long enough with as much as Esme had been helping her. She didn’t know who else to call to ask.

She must have fallen asleep because a loud banging on her front door startled her, making her feel out of sorts. She shook her head to clear out the fog and got up to open the door.

She swung it open but wasn’t prepared for who was on the other side.

“Hey, baby. I’m home!” Edward smiled at her.

“What do you mean, you’re home?” Bella wanted to know as she stepped aside for him to come in.

“I mean, I couldn’t stand not being where you are, so I will be finishing my residency at Forks General.”

The tears began to fill her eyes. “Really?”

Edward stepped forward and grabbed her around the waist. “Yes, baby. I’m home.”

Bella flung herself into his chest and cried tears of happiness while Edward held her close and kissed her hair.

When she finally calmed, she looked up at him. “Where are you gonna stay?”

Edward shrugged and met her eyes. “I was kinda hoping you would want a roommate.”