absolutely. freaking. awesome!  Stephenie would be proud..

will go back and review the last few chapters as well, I have not wanted to stop to do that before moving onto the next, but HAD to stop and tell you- awesome!  I cried, laughed, smiled- loved every second of it!

Sandy- AKA teamedwardfan

need to go join in on the forums- will do soon!

Just ...WOW.

righteous!  I knew he had it in him.  YAY!!

I dont know when you wrote this story..I might be supper late, but I LOVE it! This is one of the best fan fics I have ever read. Your attention to detail is amaizing. I love how these characters are so close to SMs'. Its all so sexy and I crave more. I have never ever been so dazzled by Edward..(well maybe a few times.) Anyway, I think you are amazing! You shoud write a book. I would be one of the first in line to buy it.

I love it! It seems like the real Bella. Cant wait for more.

I am brand new to Twilight, and even though this fic took me three days to read ... I have finished it ....

I have read a lot of fic over alot of fandoms over a lot of years, and I just have to say that this is one of the best that I have ever read...

AMAZING and very well done !!!

OHmy god i have one word i can't say anything other than this even this isn't suffice

---- steamy goodness

holy crow!!!  i'm spent!!!!  thanks, and please keeep it up!!!!!!!!!!  love the idea of leaving the present on his bed!!!!!!!!!!

Hi Laura,

Just wanted to let you know that I can't stop thinking about your story, much like how I couldn't stop thinking about all four Twilight books after reading them! I spent all day at work daydreaming. I just reread the chapters surrounding the change. I love it so intensely that I wish that was really how Bella was changed! I loved that you made it an act of love and not a medical procedure, because that was the only way that I had pictured it before. It is so beautifully sad how she had restlessly slept the night before, then opened her eyes to give Edward the book. They are both so aware of what they are about to do, and they are both determined and saddened. Gorgeous. I love that you described the entire process. So deeply sorry Stephanie Meyer, but I seriously love this version even more than in Breaking Dawn. I love that they realized the morphine didn't work and that Edward's touch and humming gave her comfort, and that Jasper threw himself in to help her through it. I love that they could see her physically change bit by bit. I love that Edward stopped Alice from putting her in a satin dress, knowing Bella's style and not wanting to make this an awkward formal event. 

Gosh, I can't stop gushing about this. Loved every part of it. I'm going to need to reread the entire story again and especially certain parts. I'll probably feel the need to write and tell you about how great those parts were too. So don't waste the time to answer all my 'reviews'! Its just the gushing from your new fan.

Thanks for all the daydreaming material, although my body doesn't thank you for keeping me from getting a decent amount of sleep!

drscully

Author's Response:

I was having a crappy day but your review made me smile--thanks!

Hi Lauren,

I've just spent my entire weekend and more reading The List, and I am in awe of your writing and the perfection of the story. As I have *just* finished reading it, I am quite speechless and I really should be waiting to write this so I can more comprehensively tell your how fantastic the reading experience has been, but I can't wait! I've just got to let you know right away that The List is everything that I wanted would happen for Bella and Edward. I am absolutely in love in Stephanie Meyer's Breaking Dawn, but your story is so completely fulfilling to me in such a perfectly satisfying way. I love that you thought about things like Bella donating blood for Edward, writing the 'book' for him to read while she was being transformed, that Jasper was there to help Bella during the transformation, that they stayed in Forks for their wedding night etc etc. So many many details that you have thought of that make it so much more perfect. I'm so glad that in your story Jacob imprinted on Samantha, and Bella never did get pregnant, and that there was no big Volturi scene at the end. Like I said, I love Stephanie Meyer's version, but yours is the perfect alternate universe.

You have such a gift of understanding the characters. Every part of it was so believeable. Thank you for fleshing out the characters for me even more. 

You are an amazing writer. I cannot wait to read more of what you've written. Is your novel published? What is the name? 

Are you still considering writing a sequel? PLEASE do!

Thank you for providing such an amazing piece of fanfiction. It is my absolute favourite. I honestly laughed and cried through it, far more than I cried from reading the novels. Great NC17 scenes for sure, but even greater was the nature of their relationship that you captured!

I wish you all the best with your writing projects and hope you never stop! 

drscully

Author's Response:

Hi Doc--thank you for such a thoughtful and encouraging review!  I'm so glad you enjoyed my story.  I'm not published yet, but am trying and will certainly let you know if I have any luck!  The sequel remains a possibility, and I would like to write it, it's just a matter of finding the time and forcing myself to put my original writing at the top of the priority list for a while.  But I know folks are eager for the sequel and that's a big motivating factor for me to get to it eventually.  So glad you liked all the little details--they're special to me too.  Thanks again!  Laura

Loved the Carlisle part- perfect Carlisle! 

VERY good chapter- VERY good, my husband will thank you later hee hee

Sandy

Wonderful chapter, I love that you are adding their viewpoints!

Sandy

can't wait to read more...