A/N Questions:
Logan and Rory’s Ace of hearts: What’s Carlisle’s last name since Edward’s is Cullen and they aren’t related?—Being the father of Rosalie in the story Carlisle would have her last name, Hale.

Anonymous reviewer (Haley): Your email address didn’t show up on the review hun.

Anonymous reviewer (Tricia): Okay, so keep in mind please that I don’t know much actual law. So maybe think of this story as AU almost, there’ll be some differences between real law and the law in this story (aka in the story Bella goes to a private attorney instead of a state’s prosecutor.)

Orchidae: Why would Edward be taken off the case, you can get a judge taken off for being too involved, but not a lawyer? – Again just go with it, it’s going to be slightly AU because I’m not the most briefed on the actual law. For the story, lawyers can get taken off cases for being too personally involved with the case.

Anyone Else: If I didn’t answer your question I either missed it or I didn’t answer it on purpose because it’s something you figure out later in the story. Enjoy this chapter.

Judge’s POV

“Your honor I have reason to believe that Edward Cullen is too personally involved with his client in order to take part in this case,” the woman in front of me was a bit of a joke really. She had called for this meeting yesterday and now she was standing in front of me in five inch heels and an outfit that really wasn’t appropriate for a conference. Not to mention the insane amount of paint on her face.

“Where’s your evidence, Miss. Stanley? You know very well I can’t have Mr. Cullen taken off the case without some hardcore evidence to suggest he was too involved.” Intertwining my fingers I waited for her to continue.

“Well, your honor I have a tape of him questioning my client Mike Newton where he becomes rather violent, in the name of Isabella Swan.” I put my hand out to receive the tape from her.

“Alright I will go watch this is my corridor, if I find something is not in order, I will grant your request.”

“Thank you, your honor, it was a pleasure meeting you again Jane.”

EPOV

I pulled up to the apartment again just as Bella did the same. Quickly I got out of my car and jogged over to her.

“Bella!” I called out after her, “How is Renesmee?” I fell into step next to her, shocking her a bit I think, but not scaring or scarring her too badly I don’t think.

“She’s not great… I gave her a lot to think about on the Jacob front, stuff I think she didn’t want to have to think about.” I sighed heavily, as much as I felt sorry for Ness I couldn’t condone her relationship with Jacob. It was just wrong, not to mention against the law if they were to do anything.

“She’ll be alright, it’s just a little infatuation, she’ll meet another boy and get over it eventually.” I put a comforting arm around her, pulling her into me slightly. Even though I realized it wasn’t the most professional thing to do, it felt right.

“That’s the thing, I’m not sure if it’s just an infatuation. She is really head over heels for Jake; it’s almost unnatural how quickly she fell for him.” I shook my head, there’s no way anyone could fall in love that fast especially not a teenager.

“She’ll get through it, Bella, especially with someone like you there to lean on,” I smiled down at her, and locking my eyes with hers.

“Yeah, I suppose you’re right,” while Bella leaned into me more, I led us back upstairs to her apartment.

As I tilted back my second beer, I realized that it was nearing eight o’clock.

“Thanks for the beer guys, I think I’m going to head out, I have a lot to work on,” I was about to stand up when a very drunk Bella jumped into my lap.

“Uh-uh, buddy, you’re staying right here with me!” She slurred, I almost chuckled at the adorable drunk, but I really did need to work more on this case. Being a lawyer is a lot harder than it looks.

“I really do have to go, Bel—“ I was interrupted by my phone vibrating against Bella’s cheek. Before I could stop her she had taken it out of my pocket and answered it.

“Hello?” I groaned, hoping it wasn’t my mother, who wouldn’t stop badgering me for years if she thought I had met a girl. Which I have, but well I don’t want her to know about it yet. “This is Bella Swan, who’s this?”

Trying to think of a way to get the phone from her, I started tickling her like mad. Laughingly she swatted at my hands, “Stop it Edward! Can’t you see I’m on the phone?”

“Well hi there, so I suppose you’re going to be my judge for this trial then, huh?” I froze, why in hell was the judge calling me?

“Bella, give me the phone please,” I asked calmly, even though I was panicking like mad.

“Hang on, Edward, you can have it in a second I just want to say one thing,” I groaned, this is not good, this is not good at all. “Mike Newton is vile and I really think that you should put him in jail for a very, very long time! I mean he totally crashed my party with my friends and started making out with my little sister! She’s not eighteen yet lady, and that is wrong!” I ran my hand through my hair trying to think of how I would fix this, the first step was obvious, get the phone from Bella before she said anything else.

“And I mean, I was totally going to use this party to try to seduce Edward, too,” Bella pouted and once again I froze. Half because of this new information and half because I was definitely dead now. “I got all dressed up and everything.”

“Bella, Bella, love, give me the phone please,” I begged her, trying to peel it from her grasp.

“Okay, Edward she’s been asking for you anyways, and do you know that I love it when you call me love?” I groaned, I was going to be taken off the case I know it.

Taking the phone from her, I gently put it to my ear, “Your honor?” I asked sheepishly.

“Mr. Cullen, I need you in my office at twelve o’clock tomorrow to discuss your standing as lawyer for Bella Swan,” I repressed the groan that was about to make its way out of my throat and quickly agreed before hanging up the phone.

“This is bad, this is really bad.” I let my head fall back against the back of the couch. What was I going to do now?

Sorry for the short chapter I just felt like being evil and ending it on a cliff hanger. As always tell me what you think.