well i am curious if bella had a child in the twilight series i wonder if rose wouldve been more accepting.....but then agin maybe not..she might've wanted to keep the child safe...hard to say...this is interesting

i think that this story is very interesting and different so far then the usual vampire stories of edward...he seems to think more modern then edward did in midnight sun or how most stories portray him,,,,some make him a little too old fashion...i loved how you had him think in the er,,,i see he doesnt suspect that is in fact bella that is doing that to him...i like bellas relationship with charlie though i think if i were charlie i wouldve just told her i wanted her to keep her money so she could afford to save up to buy a house or furniture as she and ben have nothing so far so it wouldnt be abnormal for him to have such a thought.  I have to say i am surprised bella took the truck being a mother as a truck that old isnt built with seat belts and children bens age need to ride in the back seat in car seats which he doesnt have...atleast in canada its like that,,,,great story so far!

Did you say this was your first story? I have enjoyed every word. Having a little boy in the mix is genius, and if you write a sequel (actually you may have done one already, I haven't looked.) the hardest thing may be to resolve the raising and possible turning of Ben. It would be interesting to explore his views on his childhood and family dynamics.

Its always good to know when to stop, and it feels right to stop here even if we would like more. I love the playfulness we can get from the Cullen characters, one of the reasons I feel Twilight fanfic is superior to a lot else, and you portray that special camaraderie well.

I wrote a little story for my friend and the Cullens pretty much took it over. I even remember apologising to my friend for not writing as Edward refused to tell me what he had been up to! Good job we can forgive Edward anything. lol

I'll go and look for any more writing from you now. Thanks for a really good read!!

Author's Response:

Yes, this is my very first and only story, so far. Your wonderful review actually made me blush! I have not written a sequel yet, I am still just brainstorming ideas because if I do one, I want to do it right and not just for the heck of it. I would like to do one to explore Bella's dilemma of becoming a vampire vs. remaining a human mother with a vampire husband, as well as what Ben might decide to do later in life.

I am one that thinks most of the Cullens are ones who have learned to embrace their ablilities and can joke with each other about what they are at this point in their existance, with a few exceptions *cough*EdwardandRose*cough* I am pleased that you thought I was able to capture that well. I would say that I worked hard at it, but the characters just kind of wrote themselves. They basically wrote the story and told me where they wanted to go...if you had seen my outline, you would see I deviated WAY off of my course originally, but I think that I ended up with a better story than I had originally thought of. And yes, Edward can get away with anything!

Thank you for your wonderful review! You have made my day!

Good well thought out story!  Very original plot!  Can't wait for the sequel

Author's Response:

Thank you very much! I am so glad you enjoyed it...I am brainstorming ideas for the sequel, but as this was written on the fly, I'd like to have a bit more organization this time around!

I don't usually leave a review.  Not because I don't like the stories but because after I say that I like the story and why what else is left?  Anyway.  I want to comment on your authors note at the end.

I totaly agree with your thoughts here.  You completed the story.  I do not like dragging the story out to fill in the holes. It would never be done.  The extra chapters of happily ever after can be interesting but most of the time I am thinking that the story was finished pages ago and now it is just ridiculous.  

There is something to be said for short and sweet, and ending when the story is finished.

Author's Response:

I'm am thrilled that you felt moved enough to leave a review. I am also totally against dragging stories out just because someone wants more reviews or because another plot line has suddenly come to your mind. It just seems to go on and on and that is one of the main reasons I will stop reading a story...I guess it's just one of my pet peeves and so I knew I would not do it with this story, even if people begged me to keep going. Once the plot that was set out to be written has been completed and some bit of finality has been reached, it's time to say aidios. There is no rule that says a sequel or a new story can't be started! Thanks so much for your thoughts...it's always good to know that there are others who think like you do!

A sequel would be great!!!  I tend to only read completed stories, but feel like this one is unfinished somehow.  The plot is great, but incomplete. 

Author's Response:

Yes, I do agree with you...I also feel as if something is missing. A part of me is missing now. It's almost as if the first time I finished Lord of the Rings Fellowship of the Ring (no comparison between the writing, guys!) and the story was not done. I just felt empty. That's how I feel...so as long as the characters and me can agree on a story line! Thanks so much for reading...hopefully we're not done yet!

I feel like this isn't finished. A sequel needs to be done. It was an excellent story and I loved how you put everything together but I feel lost now. I think that you could do something like 5 years later or something and fill in the gaps as you go. I have put you on my author alert and hope to hear from you soon.

Thanks :)

Author's Response:

Thank you! I also feel a bit lost without anything to write! I like your idea and it is something I have played around with a bit in my head. Once I get caught up on some of my beta'ing duties, I am hoping to sit down and do some brainstorming and see where Edward and Bella think we should go from here. I appreciate your kind words...you will hear from me in the future. I have enjoyed this process too much to just stop at the one story!

SEQUEL

Author's Response:

Thanks for the vote! I'll see if the characters are ready to make a encore...

sequel sequel

Author's Response:

I will see what I can do! Depends on if Edward and Bella cooperate...

*sniffles* I adored this story - so happy to see the ending, and no, I didn't mind that you didn't have Bella turned at the end. You never denied that it was the path she is going to take, but for the resolution of the story you intended, we didn't necessarily need to know the ins'n'outs of her transformation. Quite clearly Edward loves her, is devoted to her and wants their own 'forever'. :)

Author's Response:

*hugs AussieECfan in comfort* It will be okay. And I'm glad you were okay with the ending. There just wasn't time to go through all of the complexities of a vampire transformation in this story, although it did need to be touched on as it is Twilight fanfic. Thanks so much for reading!

I liked your story.  I loved how Edward took care of Eric. 

Author's Response:

Thank you! I think that many of us, especially if we've been hurt in some way, have a fantasy of that knight in shining armor sweeping in and saving us from the creep. I found writing that part a somewhat cathartic experience. I am so glad you enjoyed the story. I appreciate you reading and reviewing.

This is really good. Poor Anna and Ethan and lucky for her that Rebecca had contacts to help her out of this mess. An abusive partner is torment 24/7 and not a good environment to raise a child.

good job, although i am rather sad to see this be the end. I understand not wanting to change plot lines and have it go on forever. I do the same thing. A lot of people wanted me to continue two of my three stories but the plot was done so I ended them. So because of that, i will respect your descion and not BEG for more of this story. If you decide on a sequel I will be happy to read it(and make you a banner :) )

 

Great Job

Author's Response:

It was very sad for me to write the last chapter. That was kind of surprising, but I didn't realize until then how invested into this story and the characters I was. Right now, they are already talking to me about possible plot lines, so you might very well get your wish! And if so, be watching for an email from me requesting a banner. Hopefully this one will go a lot easier, haha!