Yaaaaaaay!!! That was great--my favorite chapter so far. A perfect blend of heart-ache, self-loathing, and shock. I'm excited to read the next one. Thanks for updating so quickly. Oh, and I'm going to guess that the next POV with be.....Angela? or maybe Charlie.

Author's Response: You shall find out soon! I doubt I can keep updating every day, but I will keep them coming! Promise. Thanks for the review!

Poor Edward!  *sigh* I need a big hug and a cry. 

I just love the way you've portrayed him in this chapter.  I loved it and can't wait to read more.

Author's Response: Edward needs those things plus some therapy! Thanks so very much for the review!

oh...*sob*...my...*sob*...god!! Poor Edward!!! Come here I shall give you a HUGE hug and we shall cry about it together!!!! Where'd I put that chocolate...Don't worry Edward we have chocolate and the chant "she believes in happy endings...she believes in happy endings..."

Author's Response: Edward sure got kicked in the gut, hunh? We will comfort him on the thread! Keep the tissues handy from here on out! Thanks for reviewing!

I sure hope that baby is okay!?  I know you said you wouldn't put us through the loss of a child, so I'm going with that.  Love the update.

Author's Response: I give you my word. In fact, I have already written the scene where edward meets his child! It is all okay.

I'm so glad it would be a miscarriage

 

My sister recently lost a child ....it was her second...a son

 

the pain is indescribeable and all I can do is hold her hand so I am glad that at least bella won't fall to the same fate

 

Bella is going to have a hard time accepting edward.....feeling he is onyl back because she had a child....their reunion won't be a happy one.....

rachie

 

 

Author's Response: Yes, I do promise the baby will be fine. That is not the story I am telling. You are right, Bella is going to have a very hard time accepting this. Thanks for the review!

“Then come,” Esme whispered, pulling my head to her chest and kissing my hair, rocking me steadily and humming softly.  “You can be a child for a moment longer.” – What a wonderful way to mark the beginning of a new chapter in Edward’s life. GORGEOUS.

I find your EPOV narrative to be both heart breaking and wonderfully powerful. Every thought he has is strong, desperate, and demanding of our sympathy and compassion. The pacing is masterful as it manages to draw us in to Edward’s inner agony in a way that truly encompasses the gravity of his actions. And it is dizzying in it’s power.

With all sincerity, your EPOVs are fantastic. They are the anchor to your story, as well as Bella’s. I simply cannot wait to read more. I’m addicted in a bad, bad way…and I love it!

 

Author's Response: I am blown away by this review. Thank you so much. I have to get myself into the head of each character to write a chapter, and Edward's head is a dark and powerful place. I am glad you have enjoyed it.

I just want to hug Alice for everything she's going through.  The love of her life is coming home but she needs to leave to take care of her best friend and help her brother.  Poor little thing is carrying so much weight on her shoulders.

Edward.  He can feel something's wrong with Bella.  Oh God, what is he going to do when he finds out what it is??????  Here we go... I have a feeling I'm going to need more kleenex.

Author's Response: He is going to fall into the self loathing, of course! But will he stay there? Alice is such a strong, loyal little one! Thanks for reviewing!

Holy hell!  You're killing me!  How much worse can it get before it gets better?  Please say the baby is okay.  PLEASE!!!!!!!!

Author's Response: It gets far worse, but do not fret about the baby. The baby will be fine. Thanks for the review!

I seriously love Esme in this chapter, I think everyone needs a little 'Honest tough love' sometimes and you definately captured the moment so beautifully lol my sister saw me crying while I read this and she laughed when I told her it was about Edward and Bella but then she started reading it and she ended up being emotional too( she's a closet twilight fan lol)!! Keep up the great work and update soon please :)

Author's Response: Thank you so much! Esme so rocked! Edward needed the truth with a side order of comfort.

This is sooooooooooo emotional!  OMG, my husband walked in while I was reading and asked where the funeral was!  I'm a wreck!  I love the way these two girls interacted.  You can feel their love for Bella and the heartache they both feel over the situation.  So heartbreaking!

Author's Response: This is so hard on everyone! Thanks for the review!

OK, I'll cheer for Emmett now. Yaay Emmett!  :)  He's so funny.  I love him!

Author's Response: Emmett will have several upcoming chaps! Thanks for reviewing!

This has been a fantastic story, please post more soon.

Author's Response:

I am so glad you have enjoyed it!  Thanks for reviewing!