I'm so glad that Edward got there in time and that he didn't rub "the future" in and get all gloaty. Bella has enough to work through. She needs someone on her side. Update soon. :)

Author's Response:

Hey Tracey,

 OMG thanks once again for reading, reviewing and leaving and amazing star rating.

 Yup he made it, exactly. he could have painted a doom and gloom picture but he told her everything without being an ass- he is treating her like a partner and not a child to scold. She does need someone on her side and it looks like Edward is trying very hard to be that person. I will update soon.

Here’s your teaser:

 

Edward POV

 

“I hated Bella’s friends. I thought they were enablers, but I went downstairs because I could tell she wanted us on better terms.

 

We entered the kitchen, and I was shocked by what I saw. In hindsight, though, I shouldn’t have been surprised. I walked in to find that all three of Bella’s band mates were in their nightwear—some more scantily clad than others. After taking in their scandalous attire, I noticed that there were also three men with them.”

 

I know this teaser is shorter than usual but I hope you enjoyed it. Thanks for not only reading but also giving me your feedback. I appreciate it more than you know.

 

Cheers,

 

~E

I really liked how you linked up Bella's addiction and temptation with Edward's lust for her blood.  His understanding and tenderness toward her made me really like him in this chapter.  He still has his 'Edward' moments of lecturing and always knowing what's best, but he's trying to reign himself in so that's good.  Bella is going to have to swallow her pride and admit she's an addict one of these day. 

and.....OMG, he touched her breast!??!! Color me happy!  There is hope for Edward!!

Judy

xoxoxo

Author's Response:

Hey Judy,

I thought it was a good idea too, it was all because SM chose the drug addict/alcoholic analogy in the first place.

Edward is trying and I'm overjoyed that you finally liked him in this chapter. 

LOL, yes he made it to second base it only took 5 years! LOL. There is always hope.

Here’s your teaser:

 

Edward POV

 

“I hated Bella’s friends. I thought they were enablers, but I went downstairs because I could tell she wanted us on better terms.

 

We entered the kitchen, and I was shocked by what I saw. In hindsight, though, I shouldn’t have been surprised. I walked in to find that all three of Bella’s band mates were in their nightwear—some more scantily clad than others. After taking in their scandalous attire, I noticed that there were also three men with them.”

 

 

I know this teaser is shorter than usual but I hope you enjoyed it. Thanks for not only reading but also giving me your feedback. I appreciate it more than you know.

 

Cheers,

 

~E

xoxoxo

This was a great chapter!

This chapter shows how strong Bella really is. She resisted temptation twice. There are some people who wouldn't have been that strong. Yay Bella!

Looking forward to your next update!

Author's Response:

Hey Bella_Cullen884

Thanks so much and thanks for the great star rating.

Yes, she is strong  and was trying. See needed the encouragement- so thanks ;)

The update shouldn't be too far away.

Here’s your teaser:

 

Edward POV

 

“I hated Bella’s friends. I thought they were enablers, but I went downstairs because I could tell she wanted us on better terms.

 

We entered the kitchen, and I was shocked by what I saw. In hindsight, though, I shouldn’t have been surprised. I walked in to find that all three of Bella’s band mates were in their nightwear—some more scantily clad than others. After taking in their scandalous attire, I noticed that there were also three men with them.”

 

 

I know this teaser is shorter than usual but I hope you enjoyed it. Thanks for not only reading but also giving me your feedback. I appreciate it more than you know.

 

Cheers,

 

~E

...that was EPIC!!!

Author's Response:

Hey EDelta88,

 OMG that means so much coming from you. See you on the forum.

Here’s your teaser:

 

Edward POV

 

“I hated Bella’s friends. I thought they were enablers, but I went downstairs because I could tell she wanted us on better terms.

 

We entered the kitchen, and I was shocked by what I saw. In hindsight, though, I shouldn’t have been surprised. I walked in to find that all three of Bella’s band mates were in their nightwear—some more scantily clad than others. After taking in their scandalous attire, I noticed that there were also three men with them.”

 

 

I know this teaser is shorter than usual but I hope you enjoyed it. Thanks for not only reading but also giving me your feedback. I appreciate it more than you know.

 

Cheers,

 

~E

Great chapter, thanx for updating! I think the talk between bella and edward really seemed tae do them some good, the got alot out lets hope it really does make a difference! What is bella upto? Cant wait to find out! Ooh i can just tell what ever it is its going to make edward mad!! Hope hes not to mad though, cold turkeys ruff! Shes bount to slip! Cant wait for the next update, please update again soon. :-D

Author's Response:

Hey Traceyh,

thanks for the stars and i'm not sending a teaser because the next ch is already up- sorry I didn't get to this review before was posted. The talk did do them well, now they have to put it into practice. I think u'll be happy with the next chapter.

Thanks so much for always rating, reading and reviewing- it means a lot.

Best wishes,

~E

they're getting there!

Author's Response:

Hey Gwiliwillith,

 Yup they are, they are trying. Thanks for reviewing, sorry I'm not posting a teaser because the next chapter is up.

Cheers,

~E

just read our story & I was really impressed. You brought me to tears at least twice. Great story! Now I am dying to know who called Bella & where she is going that will upset Edward??? I hope you don't keep us waiting too long ~ Tracey xoxox

Author's Response:

Hey ubuhall,

thanks for the amazing star rating.

WElcome and thanks for reading. I can't believe I made you cry, I'm so sorry but at the same time pleased that you such a strong reaction. The wait should not be too long, but I can't tell you who called or where she is going.

Here’s your teaser:

 

“Edward POV

 

I begrudgingly left Bella and drove toward the city to do my mother’s errand. Traffic was terrible considering it was a Sunday afternoon—I was getting antsy. I finally made it to the printer’s and picked up the delivery. The storeowner was an older man whose business—I discerned from his thoughts—was not doing well, and this order was keeping them afloat. He wanted to not only keep Esme’s business but keep her happy as she said she might have him print the paper for the basement as well. As a result of all these mitigating factors, he continuously apologized for their simple mistake. I finally cut him off, assured him really it was fine—an honest mistake—and left abruptly.

 

As I walked to the car parked five blocks away, I called Esme and let her know I had the wallpaper. She was happy and thanked me profusely. I asked and she agreed to give him the basement contract. I guess being reunited with one’s mate makes you want everyone else to be happy, too, I thought. I ended our call, loaded the wallpaper into the trunk of the Volvo, and commenced driving back to Bella.

 

Just as I was merging onto the Brooklyn Bridge, my phone rang. I answered it via my Bluetooth.

 

“Hello,” I said, hoping it was Bella, as I hadn’t checked the called ID first.

 

“Edward, hi, it’s Alice,” she chirped. Something was wrong, I could tell from her tone of voice.”

 

I hope you enjoyed the teaser. Thanks for not only reading but also giving me your feedback. I appreciate it more than you know.

 

Best wishes,

 

~E

 

I hate cliffies!!! >.<

Author's Response:

Hey E,

 Sorry. Miss you on the forum.

Here’s your teaser:

 

“Edward POV

 

I begrudgingly left Bella and drove toward the city to do my mother’s errand. Traffic was terrible considering it was a Sunday afternoon—I was getting antsy. I finally made it to the printer’s and picked up the delivery. The storeowner was an older man whose business—I discerned from his thoughts—was not doing well, and this order was keeping them afloat. He wanted to not only keep Esme’s business but keep her happy as she said she might have him print the paper for the basement as well. As a result of all these mitigating factors, he continuously apologized for their simple mistake. I finally cut him off, assured him really it was fine—an honest mistake—and left abruptly.

 

As I walked to the car parked five blocks away, I called Esme and let her know I had the wallpaper. She was happy and thanked me profusely. I asked and she agreed to give him the basement contract. I guess being reunited with one’s mate makes you want everyone else to be happy, too, I thought. I ended our call, loaded the wallpaper into the trunk of the Volvo, and commenced driving back to Bella.

 

Just as I was merging onto the Brooklyn Bridge, my phone rang. I answered it via my Bluetooth.

 

“Hello,” I said, hoping it was Bella, as I hadn’t checked the called ID first.

 

“Edward, hi, it’s Alice,” she chirped. Something was wrong, I could tell from her tone of voice.”

 

I hope you enjoyed the teaser. Thanks for not only reading but also giving me your feedback. I appreciate it more than you know.

 

Best wishes,

 

~E

I think the talk went very well but I worry about Edward he looses it all to easy and with Bella taking off I'm not sure what is going to happen. So I guess you are a really good writer because I am sure that is how you want us to feel. Till next time.

 

Lilly

Author's Response:

Hey Lilly,

It did go well. They might both be tested in the next chapter. OMG thanks for the compliment.

Here’s your teaser:

 

“Edward POV

 

I begrudgingly left Bella and drove toward the city to do my mother’s errand. Traffic was terrible considering it was a Sunday afternoon—I was getting antsy. I finally made it to the printer’s and picked up the delivery. The storeowner was an older man whose business—I discerned from his thoughts—was not doing well, and this order was keeping them afloat. He wanted to not only keep Esme’s business but keep her happy as she said she might have him print the paper for the basement as well. As a result of all these mitigating factors, he continuously apologized for their simple mistake. I finally cut him off, assured him really it was fine—an honest mistake—and left abruptly.

 

As I walked to the car parked five blocks away, I called Esme and let her know I had the wallpaper. She was happy and thanked me profusely. I asked and she agreed to give him the basement contract. I guess being reunited with one’s mate makes you want everyone else to be happy, too, I thought. I ended our call, loaded the wallpaper into the trunk of the Volvo, and commenced driving back to Bella.

 

Just as I was merging onto the Brooklyn Bridge, my phone rang. I answered it via my Bluetooth.

 

“Hello,” I said, hoping it was Bella, as I hadn’t checked the called ID first.

 

“Edward, hi, it’s Alice,” she chirped. Something was wrong, I could tell from her tone of voice.”

 

I hope you enjoyed the teaser. Thanks for not only reading but also giving me your feedback. I appreciate it more than you know.

 

Best wishes,

 

~E

What couldn't she say no to??  HMMMM?????  Or is it whom?  A talk with Jake?  Drugs?  We shall see?  Mean cliffie!

Author's Response:

Hey FanNan,

LOL sorry, I know its mean. You have wait and see though some of your ideas are very creative.

Here’s your teaser:

 

“Edward POV

 

I begrudgingly left Bella and drove toward the city to do my mother’s errand. Traffic was terrible considering it was a Sunday afternoon—I was getting antsy. I finally made it to the printer’s and picked up the delivery. The storeowner was an older man whose business—I discerned from his thoughts—was not doing well, and this order was keeping them afloat. He wanted to not only keep Esme’s business but keep her happy as she said she might have him print the paper for the basement as well. As a result of all these mitigating factors, he continuously apologized for their simple mistake. I finally cut him off, assured him really it was fine—an honest mistake—and left abruptly.

 

As I walked to the car parked five blocks away, I called Esme and let her know I had the wallpaper. She was happy and thanked me profusely. I asked and she agreed to give him the basement contract. I guess being reunited with one’s mate makes you want everyone else to be happy, too, I thought. I ended our call, loaded the wallpaper into the trunk of the Volvo, and commenced driving back to Bella.

 

Just as I was merging onto the Brooklyn Bridge, my phone rang. I answered it via my Bluetooth.

 

“Hello,” I said, hoping it was Bella, as I hadn’t checked the called ID first.

 

“Edward, hi, it’s Alice,” she chirped. Something was wrong, I could tell from her tone of voice.”

 

I hope you enjoyed the teaser. Thanks for not only reading but also giving me your feedback. I appreciate it more than you know.

 

Best wishes,

 

~E

the emmett/edward one :)

xx

Author's Response:

Hey shannitwilightmad,

Thanks for the amazing rating.

Yeah it was good.

Cheers,

~E

hey, you! 

so....I was surprised at how well 'the talk' went.  It got a little tense, but I think that they both got to say what they wanted to say.  They both had breakthrough moments - Edward admitting he was feeling good old fashioned jeolousy and Bella conessing the random sex was just to feel wanted.   There's a lot to be said for understanding yourself and they're both trying to do that and that's a good thing.   I hope they put the past behind them, but it's gonna be tough, especially for Edward. 

Bella is all jittery coming down from the drugs and alcohol, but I decided in this chapter I have faith in her.  Maybe she'll let me down as other addicts in my life have, but I'm hanging onto my hope for her.

Now for Charlie..I'm stuggling with this one.  He was mean and belittling, but he sounds like a parent who is at the end of his rope, a father who loves his daughter and just doesn't know how to help her. Sometimes you think shame will work out of desperation and that seems to be where he is.  I must be feeling generous tonight because I'm cutting him some slack tonight also.

Was that whole thing about Edward picking up the wallpaper a ruse to get him away from Bella so she could meet whoever called at the end?  hhmmm....you usually don't put in bullshit details like that unless there's a purpose to them or they lead to something so I'm trying to figure out what's going on in that brain of yours.  ha, ha.

great chapter once again!  you rock.

Judy

xoxoxo

Author's Response:

Hey Judy,

Yeah thew "you think I'm a whore, now what?" conversation was tense, but really it had to be. It will be hard for both of them to move forward but was the first step.

I fell bad...but have a wee bit of fait in her. You just got more out of me on the topic than anyone else has. why do I always tell you so much? why? lol

You are feeling generous and I've used your theory to calm others down who now HATE Charlie.

 

Os let me explain, its hard to do without giving it all away. I had to re-write the end of this chapter and the entire next chapter because i made a plot mistake and my beta saved me. She came up with a kernel of an idea and I ran with it. I was worried  this ending seems a little contrived but I think it works well, and it HAD to happen for the next chapter to happen at all. So after you read the next chapter remind me to explain what happened and how the next chapter was bane of my existence.

Here’s your teaser:

 

“Edward POV

 

I begrudgingly left Bella and drove toward the city to do my mother’s errand. Traffic was terrible considering it was a Sunday afternoon—I was getting antsy. I finally made it to the printer’s and picked up the delivery. The storeowner was an older man whose business—I discerned from his thoughts—was not doing well, and this order was keeping them afloat. He wanted to not only keep Esme’s business but keep her happy as she said she might have him print the paper for the basement as well. As a result of all these mitigating factors, he continuously apologized for their simple mistake. I finally cut him off, assured him really it was fine—an honest mistake—and left abruptly.

 

As I walked to the car parked five blocks away, I called Esme and let her know I had the wallpaper. She was happy and thanked me profusely. I asked and she agreed to give him the basement contract. I guess being reunited with one’s mate makes you want everyone else to be happy, too, I thought. I ended our call, loaded the wallpaper into the trunk of the Volvo, and commenced driving back to Bella.

 

Just as I was merging onto the Brooklyn Bridge, my phone rang. I answered it via my Bluetooth.

 

“Hello,” I said, hoping it was Bella, as I hadn’t checked the called ID first.

 

“Edward, hi, it’s Alice,” she chirped. Something was wrong, I could tell from her tone of voice.”

 

I hope you enjoyed the teaser. Thanks for not only reading but also giving me your feedback. I appreciate it more than you know.

 

Best wishes,

 

~E

Well.....I am glad that all of their cards are out on the table.  I think that they needed to get it out of their system.  Bella is going to have a very hard time staying away from the drugs and alcohol.  It is even harder when you are in a rock band.  I cannot wait until they start to get steamy.  I am so looking forward to that.  THANKS FOR THE AWESOME READING.  Sher

Author's Response:

Hey Sher,

Yes they did, and it was about time. I think it won't be as easy as she thinks it'll be. Steamy... hugh....not for a while that's for sure.

Here’s your teaser:

 

“Edward POV

 

I begrudgingly left Bella and drove toward the city to do my mother’s errand. Traffic was terrible considering it was a Sunday afternoon—I was getting antsy. I finally made it to the printer’s and picked up the delivery. The storeowner was an older man whose business—I discerned from his thoughts—was not doing well, and this order was keeping them afloat. He wanted to not only keep Esme’s business but keep her happy as she said she might have him print the paper for the basement as well. As a result of all these mitigating factors, he continuously apologized for their simple mistake. I finally cut him off, assured him really it was fine—an honest mistake—and left abruptly.

 

As I walked to the car parked five blocks away, I called Esme and let her know I had the wallpaper. She was happy and thanked me profusely. I asked and she agreed to give him the basement contract. I guess being reunited with one’s mate makes you want everyone else to be happy, too, I thought. I ended our call, loaded the wallpaper into the trunk of the Volvo, and commenced driving back to Bella.

 

Just as I was merging onto the Brooklyn Bridge, my phone rang. I answered it via my Bluetooth.

 

“Hello,” I said, hoping it was Bella, as I hadn’t checked the called ID first.

 

“Edward, hi, it’s Alice,” she chirped. Something was wrong, I could tell from her tone of voice.”

 

I hope you enjoyed the teaser. Thanks for not only reading but also giving me your feedback. I appreciate it more than you know.

 

Best wishes,

 

~E