My nails don't grow that fast.....anyway thanks

Author's Response:

Hey Kadler,

 I don't get it...sorry.

Hope you keep reading and reviewing.

Cheers,

E

Really Great Story. I am a little confused as to why any of the Cullens would expext Bella to be civil towards them after they just walked out of her life.

Great story. 

Author's Response:

Hey Kate,

Thank you so much.

Keep reading and I think it'll be clear...let's just say things aren't as they appear to be.

I hope you continue to read and review, it really means the world to me.

Enjoy BD this week.

Cheers,

E

Yup, we're here!  I loved this chapter of letters back and forth.  It's amazing much they communicate.

Author's Response:

Hey Java,

 WOW 5 stars..thanks.

Thank you.

Here’s the teaser it’s in Bella’s POV:

 

“My biological parents were the other issue that haunted me at night—Charlie in particular. The day Edward told me Charlie might write, I exploded in therapy. I told Dr. Martin that I hated Charlie and explained why. I told her that, instead of giving me space and letting me deal with things myself, he pushed me toward Jake when he was my only friend. He thought if I was in a relationship with Jake, I would get over Edward. But Jake was nothing more than my best friend and brother. Charlie, even before I met Liza, would mumble and make comments about Edward. He learned not to say his name, instead calling him “that boy.” He would talk to Billy at night, and I would hear him curse that I ever met Edward. After I started my “descent,” he would openly blame him and yell at me. Living in the house was so hard that sometimes I would sleep in my truck in the Cullens’ driveway, as it was so far from town no one would know. I feared contact with  Charlie as I had already learned he was one of my “triggers;” my response to Dr. Martin’s assessment was no shit Sherlock.

 

I had been in rehab ten days when it happened—Charlie had written to me.”

 

Thank you so much for taking the time to read this story and review…it means so much.

Cheers,

~E 

This was an excellent chapter. I loved all the letters between them. It was truly touching. The concern and love for each other is very evident and though they are upset to be apart. This kind of separation is very good for both of them...they wouldn't be able to engage and change themselves had they been around each other all the time. I love the strides they are taking to get better on both sides. The honesty was awesome, and I like how they aren't necessarily trying to cover things up, but just make things easier to swallow. Very good update.

Author's Response:

Hey dot,

Wow thanks. You're right they needed the break to work on themselves.

Here’s the teaser it’s in Bella’s POV:

 

“My biological parents were the other issue that haunted me at night—Charlie in particular. The day Edward told me Charlie might write, I exploded in therapy. I told Dr. Martin that I hated Charlie and explained why. I told her that, instead of giving me space and letting me deal with things myself, he pushed me toward Jake when he was my only friend. He thought if I was in a relationship with Jake, I would get over Edward. But Jake was nothing more than my best friend and brother. Charlie, even before I met Liza, would mumble and make comments about Edward. He learned not to say his name, instead calling him “that boy.” He would talk to Billy at night, and I would hear him curse that I ever met Edward. After I started my “descent,” he would openly blame him and yell at me. Living in the house was so hard that sometimes I would sleep in my truck in the Cullens’ driveway, as it was so far from town no one would know. I feared contact with  Charlie as I had already learned he was one of my “triggers;” my response to Dr. Martin’s assessment was no shit Sherlock.

 

I had been in rehab ten days when it happened—Charlie had written to me.”

 

Thank you so much for taking the time to read this story and review…it means so much.

Cheers,

~E 

weed is not all bad...you should have made the drug of your choice some oxycotton....help the pharmaceutical industry...sarcasm...your story rocks thanks

I LOVED the letters!!   I thought it was a very creative and insightful way to handle communication while they are apart.  Its such a great way to see into the minds of the characters and see how they are handling things.  You did such a great job and I really appreciate all the thought and work that goes into your story.  GREAT JOB!!!

Author's Response:

Hey Nan,

 Really? Cool. WOW thank you so very much, you have made my day.

Here’s the teaser it’s in Bella’s POV:

 

“My biological parents were the other issue that haunted me at night—Charlie in particular. The day Edward told me Charlie might write, I exploded in therapy. I told Dr. Martin that I hated Charlie and explained why. I told her that, instead of giving me space and letting me deal with things myself, he pushed me toward Jake when he was my only friend. He thought if I was in a relationship with Jake, I would get over Edward. But Jake was nothing more than my best friend and brother. Charlie, even before I met Liza, would mumble and make comments about Edward. He learned not to say his name, instead calling him “that boy.” He would talk to Billy at night, and I would hear him curse that I ever met Edward. After I started my “descent,” he would openly blame him and yell at me. Living in the house was so hard that sometimes I would sleep in my truck in the Cullens’ driveway, as it was so far from town no one would know. I feared contact with  Charlie as I had already learned he was one of my “triggers;” my response to Dr. Martin’s assessment was no shit Sherlock.

 

I had been in rehab ten days when it happened—Charlie had written to me.”

 

Thank you so much for taking the time to read this story and review…it means so much.

Cheers,

~E

 

Very nice chapter. And awesome story. I'm looking forward to reading their reunion. Thanks very much.

Author's Response:

Hey neyvada,

THanks for the stars.

Here’s the teaser it’s in Bella’s POV:

 

“My biological parents were the other issue that haunted me at night—Charlie in particular. The day Edward told me Charlie might write, I exploded in therapy. I told Dr. Martin that I hated Charlie and explained why. I told her that, instead of giving me space and letting me deal with things myself, he pushed me toward Jake when he was my only friend. He thought if I was in a relationship with Jake, I would get over Edward. But Jake was nothing more than my best friend and brother. Charlie, even before I met Liza, would mumble and make comments about Edward. He learned not to say his name, instead calling him “that boy.” He would talk to Billy at night, and I would hear him curse that I ever met Edward. After I started my “descent,” he would openly blame him and yell at me. Living in the house was so hard that sometimes I would sleep in my truck in the Cullens’ driveway, as it was so far from town no one would know. I feared contact with  Charlie as I had already learned he was one of my “triggers;” my response to Dr. Martin’s assessment was no shit Sherlock.

 

I had been in rehab ten days when it happened—Charlie had written to me.”

 

Thank you so much for taking the time to read this story and review…it means so much.

Cheers,

~E

 

The letters are sweet and a great way to move the story along - looking forward to reading more, Nicole :0)

Author's Response:

Hey Nicole,

 I'm happy you enjoyed the letters.

Here’s the teaser it’s in Bella’s POV:

 

“My biological parents were the other issue that haunted me at night—Charlie in particular. The day Edward told me Charlie might write, I exploded in therapy. I told Dr. Martin that I hated Charlie and explained why. I told her that, instead of giving me space and letting me deal with things myself, he pushed me toward Jake when he was my only friend. He thought if I was in a relationship with Jake, I would get over Edward. But Jake was nothing more than my best friend and brother. Charlie, even before I met Liza, would mumble and make comments about Edward. He learned not to say his name, instead calling him “that boy.” He would talk to Billy at night, and I would hear him curse that I ever met Edward. After I started my “descent,” he would openly blame him and yell at me. Living in the house was so hard that sometimes I would sleep in my truck in the Cullens’ driveway, as it was so far from town no one would know. I feared contact with  Charlie as I had already learned he was one of my “triggers;” my response to Dr. Martin’s assessment was no shit Sherlock.

 

I had been in rehab ten days when it happened—Charlie had written to me.”

 

Thank you so much for taking the time to read this story and review…it means so much.

Cheers,

~E

 

I really like this chapter. the letters are a great way to learn what's going on without traditional dialogue or first- or third-person narration. Great job.

Author's Response:

Hey mimi,

I'm happy you enjoyed it.

Here’s the teaser it’s in Bella’s POV:

 

“My biological parents were the other issue that haunted me at night—Charlie in particular. The day Edward told me Charlie might write, I exploded in therapy. I told Dr. Martin that I hated Charlie and explained why. I told her that, instead of giving me space and letting me deal with things myself, he pushed me toward Jake when he was my only friend. He thought if I was in a relationship with Jake, I would get over Edward. But Jake was nothing more than my best friend and brother. Charlie, even before I met Liza, would mumble and make comments about Edward. He learned not to say his name, instead calling him “that boy.” He would talk to Billy at night, and I would hear him curse that I ever met Edward. After I started my “descent,” he would openly blame him and yell at me. Living in the house was so hard that sometimes I would sleep in my truck in the Cullens’ driveway, as it was so far from town no one would know. I feared contact with  Charlie as I had already learned he was one of my “triggers;” my response to Dr. Martin’s assessment was no shit Sherlock.

 

I had been in rehab ten days when it happened—Charlie had written to me.”

 

Thank you so much for taking the time to read this story and review…it means so much.

Cheers,

~E

 

My heart hurts for them both.

Author's Response:

Hey hnwhitlock,

Really? Omga that means the ch was successful...means the world to me.

Here’s the teaser it’s in Bella’s POV:

 

“My biological parents were the other issue that haunted me at night—Charlie in particular. The day Edward told me Charlie might write, I exploded in therapy. I told Dr. Martin that I hated Charlie and explained why. I told her that, instead of giving me space and letting me deal with things myself, he pushed me toward Jake when he was my only friend. He thought if I was in a relationship with Jake, I would get over Edward. But Jake was nothing more than my best friend and brother. Charlie, even before I met Liza, would mumble and make comments about Edward. He learned not to say his name, instead calling him “that boy.” He would talk to Billy at night, and I would hear him curse that I ever met Edward. After I started my “descent,” he would openly blame him and yell at me. Living in the house was so hard that sometimes I would sleep in my truck in the Cullens’ driveway, as it was so far from town no one would know. I feared contact with  Charlie as I had already learned he was one of my “triggers;” my response to Dr. Martin’s assessment was no shit Sherlock.

 

I had been in rehab ten days when it happened—Charlie had written to me.”

 

Thank you so much for taking the time to read this story and review…it means so much.

Cheers,

~E

 

I like the letters...I think it's a nice departure from plain ol narrative :) Can't wait to see what happens next!

Author's Response:

Hey Toni,

Thanks that's what I thought the chapter would have been boring any other way.

Here’s the teaser it’s in Bella’s POV:

 

“My biological parents were the other issue that haunted me at night—Charlie in particular. The day Edward told me Charlie might write, I exploded in therapy. I told Dr. Martin that I hated Charlie and explained why. I told her that, instead of giving me space and letting me deal with things myself, he pushed me toward Jake when he was my only friend. He thought if I was in a relationship with Jake, I would get over Edward. But Jake was nothing more than my best friend and brother. Charlie, even before I met Liza, would mumble and make comments about Edward. He learned not to say his name, instead calling him “that boy.” He would talk to Billy at night, and I would hear him curse that I ever met Edward. After I started my “descent,” he would openly blame him and yell at me. Living in the house was so hard that sometimes I would sleep in my truck in the Cullens’ driveway, as it was so far from town no one would know. I feared contact with  Charlie as I had already learned he was one of my “triggers;” my response to Dr. Martin’s assessment was no shit Sherlock.

 

I had been in rehab ten days when it happened—Charlie had written to me.”

 

Thank you so much for taking the time to read this story and review…it means so much.

Cheers,

~E

 

Love the story and I am anxiously waiting for the next post.

Waiting Patiently, Impatienly,

OH MIA MYA

Author's Response:

Hey Oh MIS MYA,

Aww thank you.

Here’s the teaser it’s in Bella’s POV:

 

“My biological parents were the other issue that haunted me at night—Charlie in particular. The day Edward told me Charlie might write, I exploded in therapy. I told Dr. Martin that I hated Charlie and explained why. I told her that, instead of giving me space and letting me deal with things myself, he pushed me toward Jake when he was my only friend. He thought if I was in a relationship with Jake, I would get over Edward. But Jake was nothing more than my best friend and brother. Charlie, even before I met Liza, would mumble and make comments about Edward. He learned not to say his name, instead calling him “that boy.” He would talk to Billy at night, and I would hear him curse that I ever met Edward. After I started my “descent,” he would openly blame him and yell at me. Living in the house was so hard that sometimes I would sleep in my truck in the Cullens’ driveway, as it was so far from town no one would know. I feared contact with  Charlie as I had already learned he was one of my “triggers;” my response to Dr. Martin’s assessment was no shit Sherlock.

 

I had been in rehab ten days when it happened—Charlie had written to me.”

 

Thank you so much for taking the time to read this story and review…it means so much.

Cheers,

~E

 

Author's Response:

Hey Oh MIS MYA,

Aww thank you.

Here’s the teaser it’s in Bella’s POV:

 

“My biological parents were the other issue that haunted me at night—Charlie in particular. The day Edward told me Charlie might write, I exploded in therapy. I told Dr. Martin that I hated Charlie and explained why. I told her that, instead of giving me space and letting me deal with things myself, he pushed me toward Jake when he was my only friend. He thought if I was in a relationship with Jake, I would get over Edward. But Jake was nothing more than my best friend and brother. Charlie, even before I met Liza, would mumble and make comments about Edward. He learned not to say his name, instead calling him “that boy.” He would talk to Billy at night, and I would hear him curse that I ever met Edward. After I started my “descent,” he would openly blame him and yell at me. Living in the house was so hard that sometimes I would sleep in my truck in the Cullens’ driveway, as it was so far from town no one would know. I feared contact with  Charlie as I had already learned he was one of my “triggers;” my response to Dr. Martin’s assessment was no shit Sherlock.

 

I had been in rehab ten days when it happened—Charlie had written to me.”

 

Thank you so much for taking the time to read this story and review…it means so much.

Cheers,

~E

 

Aw, their letters are so sweet! I would've loved to see some of those calls Edward intercepted, and his responses! Jeez it took you a long time to update! I'm glad to see Bella's working harder! Great job, please update again SOON!

~Jazz~

Author's Response:

Hey Jazz,

Thank you.

Okay let me tell you what happened, this chapter had some editing issues so I had to send it back to my betas. I have 2 editing betas and me , so 3 people have to coordinate to do this then it goes to a 4th to be validated by twilighted. The next chapter is going in for validation today so that's fingers crossed it'll be up soon.

 

Here’s the teaser it’s in Bella’s POV:

 

“My biological parents were the other issue that haunted me at night—Charlie in particular. The day Edward told me Charlie might write, I exploded in therapy. I told Dr. Martin that I hated Charlie and explained why. I told her that, instead of giving me space and letting me deal with things myself, he pushed me toward Jake when he was my only friend. He thought if I was in a relationship with Jake, I would get over Edward. But Jake was nothing more than my best friend and brother. Charlie, even before I met Liza, would mumble and make comments about Edward. He learned not to say his name, instead calling him “that boy.” He would talk to Billy at night, and I would hear him curse that I ever met Edward. After I started my “descent,” he would openly blame him and yell at me. Living in the house was so hard that sometimes I would sleep in my truck in the Cullens’ driveway, as it was so far from town no one would know. I feared contact with  Charlie as I had already learned he was one of my “triggers;” my response to Dr. Martin’s assessment was no shit Sherlock.

 

I had been in rehab ten days when it happened—Charlie had written to me.”

 

Thank you so much for taking the time to read this story and review…it means so much.

Cheers,

~E