I always know I am in for a wonderful time when ever a new chapter of this pops up ...its amazing every time wonderful writing great story

I love that there is hope for me and hubs when we are 65....aw jeez thats only 18 yrs from now lol. No skydiving though, I can't even walk down stairs w/out feeling like I am going to vomit lol.

love love love I read out of order but its ok all is just as amazing!!!

Sort of sad to think there's only one more chapter and the epilogue left to go! This one was a dandy, with the skydiving and cookie baking. Bella has been such a blessing to Edward's life, as I'm sure he is to her's ! Can't wait for Tahiti, which I'm sure they will both love. Shoot, I know I would! This has been such a fun story to read!

I was pleasantly surprised to see an update as I was just thinking about this story last week. I'm glad to know it wasn't abandoned.

As for skydiving, I'll just take your word for it- I'm too chicken to try

Oh so good to see this version of Edward and Bella again! It gives me hope that me and Mr. Dark Angel will still be able to uh, do yoga like them in 5-7 years, heheh. Thanks for using some of your precious and little free time to write this for us. *smooch*

Wonderful chapter.. Don't kill them off please. Let us old folks dream of living to our 80's together..

Author's Response:

Mary, I am aghast! Kill them off? NEVER! They're going to get an HEA full of rainbows and unicorns, I promise. :)

Shame on Emmett for chastizing his father! 

As for the swing, it reminds me of Edward breaking the headboard in BD while Bella is oblivious!

Author's Response:

Emmett is just a boy who loves his mom and is extremely loyal. His intentions were good, even if he did hurt Bella with his words. They got it all figured out in the end. 

The swing just *might* have been inspired by the headboard in BD. Just maybe. ;)

Lol, Carlisle and Edward have started a mutual appreciation society and begun a love fest.  I think there comes a time in all our lives when you start to appreciate your family and the people around you more, especially when you realise you have more years behind you than are in front of you.  I think that Carlisle possibly distanced himself a little because of Jessica and his feelings that Edward deserved better but now that he's met Bella and seen how happy Edward is I think he feels that he has the brother back that he loves and remembers from when they were younger.  

Ahh, just as Leah is protective of Bella, Emmett is protective of Jessica, again it's understandable but I'm glad Edward had his say and that Bella managed to get through to him that she didn't want to take Jessica's place but she was still going to part of Edward's life.

Lol, they broke the swing.  That'll keep them giggling for a while and it's one to tell the grandchildren.......whey they're older of course, hahahaha!!  Only a few more to go, *pouts* I'll miss these two when you pack them off on their lives together.

Jane x

Author's Response:

I agree with you about getting older and how it makes us more forthcoming with the people we love. Carlisle and Edward are no exception. It's funny how our siblings change according to whom they marry or partner with, and you got the nail right on the head--Carlisle feels like it's easier to tell him these things because he sees his old brother once again now that Edward is with Bella.

Yeah, Leah and Emmett are actually rather similar in nature, except that Emmett is usually easy going and Leah is more serious. They just love their moms and want to protect them; ultimately, they can see that Edward and Leah belong together, and it's all going to work out just fine.

Sorry that you're going to miss these two, but this story isn't going anywhere, so you can always have it to read when you want it. :)

OMG the very best... I laughed til I cried when they broke the swing !!! hahaha... too bad it's not on video !!!

Author's Response:

So glad you enjoyed the swing. Silverfox is nothing if not a determined man... the swing was going to be his victim. I think video would have been a bit too much for him to handle, however--technology only goes so far before it throws him off. Remember how complicated washing his clothing was? *wink*

You have written a great story. Not too many people write about the over 60 crowd. I guess we are not very romantic or appealing.  Thankyou

Author's Response:

Thank you so much for your kind comments, Mary. I'm thrilled that you like my little, off-the-beaten-path story! I really wanted to show people that true love can happen at any age, and that we don't become asexual creatures once we turn 50. I think the over 50 set can be just as romantic and appealing as a young couple, because there's so much life experience and wisdom that comes with age. Tempestuousness and impulsivity are the thing of youth, and it can made for a very angsty life. Maybe it's hotter, but I wouldn't say better--only different, as young people differ from older ones. 

Loved it. The family meeting was so sweet. Every one got along so well.  I was glad to see you back and glad to hear that you had fun while away.

Merrily

Kat

Author's Response:

Thank you so much Kat! It's like Silverfox and Bella's happy mood engulfs everyone around them, huh? Hell, they even make me swoon. *giggle* Thanks so much for reading and your kind words.