Even without the grand passion , New Years Eve was lovely. I'm old enough to have those lovely old standards in my memory, along with Elvis, Fats and Jerry Lee. It's a great playlist, believe me. Life is looking good for Bella and Edward. I only hope it stays that way!

Are you trying to tell us Bella is changing? Somehow she's getting small amounts of venom? I can't think of what else it could be!

Major relief, finally! Now that things are better, not perfect, but better, we can all take a deep breath. This ski vacation should be a lot of fun for all concerned. Especially with Jasper's particular talent!

Edward surely doesn't think this is going to be easy does he? Every bump in the road and he's ready to sacrifice his and Bella's happiness. I'd really like to slap that nobility right out of him! Talk about overreacting!

I hope the readers talked you out of angsty Bella and Edward when you first posted this story, but whatever you did, I'm in for the long haul. I'm so glad they have talked out most of the questions and are getting back together.

I'm sure that when you wrote and first posted this story you caught holy hell for having that scene happen. Now what is poor Edward to do to make things right? He forgot the rule of honesty is the best policy and it came back to bite him. (no pun intended)

I'm glad Carlisle urged Edward to tell Bella the truth. The Cullen crest on a locket is just right for Bella, and it's the perfect opportunity to reveal all. Hope she doesn't have a fit over a surprise party ala Alice! It should be a lot of fun since everyone loves her so much.

Bella is getting deluxe recovery time at the Cullens, complete with her every wish and need . Nice to be able to do that for her. Edward's talk with his brothers was enlightening, and pretty funny, too. It's nice that they can reassure him it's natural to feel the way he does.

Things seemed to be going along well andEdward was controlling the urge to kill Newton. What the heck happened ? It must be Bella's hurt for Emmett and Jasper both to have to restrain him.

Their classmates will be jealous, male and female alike. It's so nice for Edward to know that Bella reciprocates his passionate feelings. Having romantic things to tell his family is sure a new experience for him. Having them all be so happy for him is really sweet. Best of all was when Alice gave him what-for, about hanging in and fighting for Bella.

I've read and been told that when an author writes, sometimes the characters take on a life of their own and you just have to listen to what they want and see where they go. The end of this chapter is a perfect example of that, from what you said in your a/n. It was a great chapter and I'm tickled for Edward and Bella too.  This just seems so real, if that makes any sense.

Edward will have to really control himself , so as not to rip off Mike Newton's head, or Lauren Mallory's, for that matter. He's also going to have to get on the ball and ask Bella out, so she knows he wants to be more than friends. Meeting the family has gone well, even the shopping trip to Port Angeles. This is a fun version of Twilight, especially everyone knowing about Bella from birth and preparing to welcome her to the family. 

Of course I don't think Edward is a creep! He's kind of sweet, for a vampire, and has patiently waited all this time without laying a finger on her. He's trained himself to ignore the siren-call of Bella's blood, which I think shows his care and love for her. Who else would go to all that trouble and wait nearly a century for his true love?