Oh My! I loved this chapter. I can't wait to see how Edward try to get back in to Bella's good graces. and Jacob......

Yes Oxy, we know that you love us! You've given us this lovely chapter and we won't ever doubt your love for us!

*squee*

Wow, where to start? I was a little freaked out to realize that yes, in fact, the Quiluetes were holding her hostage. If I wasn't so sure of where this story was going (or, at least, this chapter), I would have been worried about them seriously considering just eliminating her as a problem. Creepy stuff!

Thankfully you had help arrive in the form of Leah and Em, and really, I think Em was probably the only one that could talk any sense into them, because of what had happened to her.

Bear attack... geez! And knowing what a fantastically miserable liar Bella is, I'm surprised that anyone believed that story. It would be fascinating to see this chapter from Edward's perspective - to find out if Alice had seen Bella's 'disappearance' during the attack, to see what she'd gone through when Bella reappeared, to see how she would have tried to comfort and reassure Edward that Bella had returned, but all the while having that smugness that comes with having him realize that he can't really stay out of her life.

But mostly, I'd love to know what was finally clicking in his mind when he saw her. When he couldn't tear his gaze away from her in the lunchroom, and when he spent the whole English class fixated on her every movement. And I wonder what Alice would have told him about the confrontation in the parking lot - I imagine after the 'incident', Alice would feel compelled to 'watch' Bella more closely. How she must have freaked when she saw Bella disappear after school. And how much of the conversation did Edward witness before he couldn't stand it anymore?

I was actually worried for just a second that the Quiluetes had come back to do something to Bella... you can tell I'm really not a fan, huh?

And yes, Edward's sudden appearance... I had to read that whole passage twice! It was just that good.

I'm glad that Bella finally got to hear his twisted reasoning for leaving her, tho' she hasn't had time to process it yet. I'm sure it's going to lead to an incredible amount of angst and drama when Edward realizes that he was just a little too good at cultivating this disdain and hatred that Bella now feels towards him. I always felt that was a such a missed opportunity in New Moon - making Edward actually have to work for forgiveness. Is it wrong that I'm truly looking forward to that? I want him to grovel, and I want him to suffer, because he put her through hell for essentially no reason at  all, other than his ridiculous, idiotic sense of sacrifice.

I'm just sorry Alice is caught in the middle. It hurts to see her want to comfort Bella but really being unable to do anything.

Oh well, another riveting chapter! Thank you so much for this gift. As always, I look forward to the next one. If Edward losing his shit was this much fun, Edward having to suck it up is going to be even more squee-worthy!

Merry Christmas!

Wow, is it too early to ask for the next chapter? ;) That last scene was intense. I love that Edward went nuts and would have been totally cool with him going even MORE nuts. I loved his admission that he did what he did to make Bella safe.

*swoon*

As for your promise of lots of overly angsty time? BRING IT ON BABE, I SERIOUSLY CANNOT WAIT. No one can write angst the way you can =)

One thing I was wondering when Bella returned to school... was the blood from the gauze seeping through her clothes and actually visible to the school???

WOW. I have been waiting for an update and I am just blown away. So awesome! I am dying to know what happens  next!

I probably sound like a broken record, but WOW!  That seems to always be my reaction to every new chapter.  This one was excellent!

I can't believe they didn't take her to the hospital immediately!  Here she is torn up and bleeding and they worry about themselves.  I was proud of Bella for sticking up for herself and demanding to be taken the the hospital.  I was also proud of her for realizing that Jake had no right to come near her when he knew he was dangerous. Having Jake and the other wolves show up at school was brilliant.  I never imagined Edward finding out that way.  I definitely screamed/squeed at my computer when he broke the glass doors and brought some anger down on Jake.

I can't wait for the next chapter!  Edward is going to try to get Bella back probably and it will be amazing.  As usual Oxy you are light-years ahead of my greatest expectations!

Woo.  That was intense.  The end was particularly heart wrenching.  Can't wait until the next chapter.  Your writing, as always, has sucked me right back in!!

I am madly in love with this story. Just so you know. This has to be one of my favorite chapters of fanfiction, ever. I loved, loved, *loved* Edward's confrontation with Jacob. "Touch her again and I will end you"? Amazing. This is the part that made me comment, though:

His eyes were bloodshot, and his hands trembled when he thought I wasn’t looking. "We’ll get you plastic surgery, kid. Like this never happened. You’ll be as good as new."

I seriously ached when I read that. After Edward and Bella, Charlie is my favorite character. The way you captured his love for his daughter moved me more than I can say. Incredible job.

Ohhh, this is SO good!!!!  I'm finally catching up, and this is an AWESOME story.  So much that, it is currently nealry 1am, I am leaving for the holidays tomorrow at 8 am, and I haven't started packing or anything yet.  I've been too busy reading! 

I love your writing - you are really consistent with your characters, and your pacing is great.  This is so different from the original, but feels just right.  I can't wait for more!

i have no idea what to say - this is brilliant and i can't get enough.  you are an amazing writer.  i know others have said it, and i will to -  i think this is soo much better than the original (and i say that will all due respect to SM of course for bringing us these characters to begin with).  But you breathe more depth, emotion and life into them.  and i thank you for that. 

Oxy, another fab chapter. I just reviewed over on ff but I had to come over here, too.

I mentioned how realistically you described Bella's injuries, and that nauseating feeling one gets whenever they move (or not).

"I gave up everything. Because you were supposed to be the safe choice." I couldn't identify with his words or the anguish behind them.

This nearly made me cry. I don't know how I'm not; maybe I'm a vampire and I didn't know it? Nahh. Btw, I love your Alice. She's not meddling where she doesn't belong or intruding on Bella's life. She's just genuinely concerned for her. Well, anyway, I just loved that... how she was waiting in the hall. You make it clear she cares for her almost as much as Edward does.

I told you on ff and I'm telling you here: your Bella is so much COOLER than SM's (sorry Stephenie!). But seriously, it's true.

I'm still feeling super greedy, dear, but also super grateful. Thanks for the lengthy update. I think you said that there should be at least one more update before Christmas but I might've been mistaken. I hope that's the case, but if not I'll (try) to contain myself. Happy Holidays! 

Author's Response:

I'm trying hard for the Christmas update, but I am vacationing next week in Florida and hope I'll have time to get it out there.  If not, I will make it a New Years' thing instead.  Thanks for reviewing, and happy holidays right back at you!

Wow. That was brilliant! I loved it, especially hostile Edward :)

Amaaaaazing!  Seriously, when you update it's the highlight of my day.  Very, very few fanfics out there can even compare to this one!  

Although I'm sad there weren't more answers I'm more excited because it means there will be more story!  Thanks for updating.  I can't wait for more!!

umm so this chapter blew my mind! i was reading it  so frantically i was skipping words, i had to reread the whole second half of it. amazing, really, i'm on the edge of my seat waiting for the next chapter..update soon!