Their trip to Jacksonville had been a turning point in their relationship and in Bella’s recovery. Shortly after they got back to Seattle, Edward went back to his condo and he hated how empty it was and how much he missed Bella’s loving presence and the boys’ energy. While working on strengthening Bella’s legs, they decided that he would move in to Bella’s home, but they discussed possibly purchasing a larger home. As soon as that was decided, Edward put his condo on the market and moved in, leaving his bachelor pad furniture in his condo and only bringing his clothing and personal effects.
Bella pushed herself at therapy, walking in the aquatic treadmill, building up her strength and working on her balance and form. However, she knew that she couldn’t have Edward be the one to push her.
“Edward, I love you, but you are so focused on not hurting me,” Bella said after she had a rough session. She was sitting on a heating pad because her back was have muscle spasms. “I need to push further. I’ve come far with you and you got me walking again. Instead of being my trainer, I want you to be my workout partner. I want to have fun with you.”
“But, I hurt you today,” Edward said, gesturing to the heating pad.
“No, this was me. I was tense because I wanted to go further and I didn’t want to upset you,” Bella said. “I’ve already talked Ms. Beach Ball and she agreed with me.”
“Alice hates to be called that,” Edward snorted, sitting down on the table.
“It looks like she swallowed one. She’s so little that it’s how it is,” Bella snickered. “I looked very similar with both pregnancies. I was tiny everywhere but the belly. Out to here, I swear.” She held her hand out to over her knees.
“Who do you want to switch to?” Edward asked.
“Alice thinks that Marcus or Heidi would be a good fit for me,” Bella answered.
“Hmmm, Marcus is a better physical therapist, very professional. Heidi can be distracted and she … let’s just say that when I take over for Alice when she goes on maternity leave, I’ll be having a long conversation with Heidi about her future at the rehabilitation center,” Edward said, arching a brow.
Bella looked at him, wriggling her fingers eagerly. “Gossip?”
“I’ll tell you when I get home,” Edward deadpanned.
Alice ... a.k.a. Mrs. Beach Ball
Heidi
Marcus
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