Well what I want to happen and what I think is going to happen are two different things.  I this were fariy tale land then Edward and Bella would kiss and make up, and live happily ever after with Lizzy, but alas that is not the case.  I think it's going to take time for Bella to heal.  I love this story.  Keep up the great job! :)

Author's Response: Alas, it won't happen like that in this story! But that doesn't mean they will never be! Thanks so much for reviewing!

Beautiful chapter!  On the next chapter I hope they take one look at each other and fall in love all over again, but....I know that they wont talk about anything they need to, the will skirttail around the issues as usual and put words in each others mouths from the actions and body lanquage they see in each other!!  God I hope I'm wrong!  Love this story so much!

Author's Response: Lol! As for the next chapter, rest at ease, that doesn't happen. Not to say what does is a whole heck of a lot better... Thanks for reviewing!

loved it!  I can see how the friendship never really left... and Emmitt is really a big cuddly bear :)

I would hope that Bella wouldn't let Edward back to easily.  He contributed to her personal hell reather greatly, and should know all about it.  However, I am a romatic at heart and can't wait to see what happenes when love triumphus.

Thanks for the update,

Kris

Author's Response: I am glad you liked the chapter! Em is so easy to love... Bella is not going to forgive as easily as in canon, but love will prevail! Thanks for reviewing!

well, thank you freakin' JEBUS that Edward and B will make some eye contact!! I bet she hurls after he leaves the room, poor thing. I wish he could bring Elizabeth in to her!!

She's gonna love him again, I just know it. :)  And as for forgiveness....she should realize that he might have some forgiving of his own to do...she never told him about the baby, didn't take care, and damn near died and killed the baby too! Yes, she didn't mean it, but the end result could have been SO much worse, not that it was good!  They have to forgive one another, and themselves, before they can move on.

PLEASE OH PLEASE HURRY WITH THAT CHAPTER!!! :)

Author's Response: I love your reviews! I always giggle! Thanks so much!

perfect reunion for A/B. I have to be honest, I'm scared shitless for the next chapter. I dont think she will be easy on him at all. I do hope she gives him a chance to talk tho. I have seen her in so many fics shut him down and not let him talk when he fucks up. But I know you wont disappoint, you never have and never will cause I trust! xoxo

Author's Response: There won't be a whole lot of talking in this next chapter, but I think that you will be satisfied in the long run. *crosses fingers* (hanks for reviewing!

I think that Bella is going to sit stuned for a moment as she see's him and he is going to burst into tears and appollogize massively while bawling his eyes out saying that he never stopped loving her. It will take her a moment to come out of her dazzlement but she will focus enough to hear what he is saying and start to accept him back in her life but timidly because she is scared and she can even confess this to Alice who will be a good sister and pass it on to Edward when he feels like he is going no where and needs encouragement.

Author's Response: Interesting theory! Won't be long until you find out how close you are! Thanks so much for reviewing!

i love Emmett

he honestly makes everything better!

Author's Response: Emmett can definitely lighten the mood! Thanks for reviewing!

To tell you the truth, Darling, I'm terrified of the next chapter. It's the BIG ONE, and I know, just KNOW that it will destroy me.

Every single chapter since the very first has managed to knock down my defenses over and over. I always end up trembling, wiping tears away as they fall mercilessly down my cheeks. 

But with what's to come, I am afraid, for I know that it will destroy me once and for all.

And yet strangely enough, I welcome the destruction.

 

Author's Response:

Wow, I got chills from that review!  You're making *me* scared and I wrote it!

Thank you so much for keeping your mind open and trusting me, at least a little.

Thank you so much for reviewing!

Awww...I swear my heart breaks a little more with each chapter. It was so sad how she asked what Edward was like with Elizabeth..but of course I can completely understand her curiousity and wanting to know his reactions and feelings/behaviors about the baby. I am hoping that by knowing that he absolutely loves his daughter, it might make her more understanding and possibly forgiving of him? He made a mistake. It happens. Now they have to find a way to move on from it.

Gah...I CANNOT WAIT FOR NEXT CHAPTER! (wait...next chapter is a reunion chapter with Edward or Lizzie, right? - It better be! J/k...maybe...)

Author's Response:

I am so glad you're still enjoying it!  I know there's so much left to do and so much to heal, but have faith!

Thanks so much for reviewing!

I 'want' them to kiss and make up...I 'think' it is going to be way more complicated than that.

Author's Response:

Alas, it has to be...

Thank you so much for reviewing!

Jasper was so sweet, encouraging Alice to go see Bella.

Glad Bella and Alice made up - they really needed to talk.

I think after that emotional reunion between Bella & Alice that Emmett bursting in was perfect - really broke the tension.

I refuse to speculate on the next chapter.  I will just sit back and let it unfold as you intend.

Oh and the swim lessons?  Well, it's still warm enough here in North Texas for swimming, so send Edward on over, please?

 

Author's Response:

LOL!  I'm in TX too, although in South TX.  In the 90's here!

Jasper is a good guy.  He talks a big game, but he's really one of the most perceptive and supportive of them all.

Next chapter will be a toughie.  Hang in there!

Thanks for reviewing!

Please let them reconcile soon. and when will she get to meet lizzy?  I think you are gonna lead up to the meeting and the next chapter with him either coming in the room and not saying anytning or him bringing in Lizzie.  I need some bella edward time.  I loved the chapter!  Alice is great and emmett well he just makes life better!

Author's Response:

Hang in there.  I'll be interested in what you think after you read it.  But they will see each other in the next chapter.

Thanks so much for reviewing!

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  This story is sooo addicting.  Love it so much, I think that Bella handled the whole "Alice" situation, very well.  She let her know that yes, Ilove you but you hurt me and why?  Great job.

Now, what do I hope will happen next.  I hope that Bella does tell Edward that he will be a big part of the baby's life.  That she never took that away from him that it was taken by his decisions.  And that his decisions where the very reason that they all went through this hell.  I want Edward to know how much he hurt her and what a horrbile life she had to endure.  But I don't want Bella cruel to Edward and I want her to leave the door open for them.  I want Edward to be the one to bring Elizabeth to Bella for the first time.  For them to be parents together.  And I want Edward to BEG Bella for forgivness.  Alot to ask for, I know!!!!

Anyway, I mostly look forward to what you always give us.....a great story!!!

 

Author's Response:

Thank you so much for your feedback!  What a great review!  I don't know if I can get that all in one chapter, but I hope you'll like what I give you!

I appreciate your review!