awwww, Bella finally took that first step towards reaching out to Edward on a different level than just friendship. Just not sure either one realizes it yet! Can't wait for more.

Oh my god- Two chapters? Talula, you cant do this to me. I need two HUNDRED more chapters of this phenomenal story. You have no idea of the raw joy i feel reading a sober, functioning, analytical, corageous Edward. No idea. I wantt to read about E and B getting old, having children, grandchildren... this journey you've taken us on... it's changed me.

Every chapter gets more luminous, more beautiful.

thank you.

PS the Baltimore reference almsot killed me... PLEASE tell me it's a homage to the Wire :)

2 chapters?!  Gah.  I don't want this to end.

I really like the slow build of them getting to really know one another again.

Every update has such an enormous emotional effect on me... Thankfully this one leaves me feeling encouraged, hopeful, content.  The way you write with so much attention to detail - It's very powerful.  Thanks for writing!

seems like they are building a solid foundation for something better here.

aww such a great chapter so glad they are finding there way back to each other through friendship and healing those old wounds with love together.  We are never garanteed anything in this life and you really do have a way of writing real life.

Why do I love this story so much? I get excited and a little scare every time I that it updated. Excite because it's one of the best stories written, scared because it's so real that I know anything could happen. Because such is life.

 

Thank you for sharing it with us.

This was my favorite chapter by far.  I love the combination of sharing simple moments but also highlighting the deep connection they still have to each other.  Whatever happens next in their relationship, I am glad they had this time in their lives together to just be, without the pressures of more.  To explore their friendship and get to know each other on a more real and true level then the passion-filled moments of their past.  I also loved that you introduce C&E, although I must admit I always assumed those were the names of his aunt and uncle.

I was almost bouncing up and down I was so giddy throughout this entire chapter. Just the idea that they are able to spend all this time together .... doing puzzles, teasing one another, working, reading, laughing and even doing nothing at all warms my heart! 

In some very important ways being able to share those simple moments are 1000 times more profound than rushing back into a "romantic" relationship. 

And I loved the interaction with Carlisle and Esme. They aren't what I was expecting but relished every bit you shared with us. 

Thank you for this brilliant story! 

Cheers, 

Ouiser

What? Only two?? No... 

I LOVE this story. It can be depressing, but oh so fantastic. It's simple, but raw and sometimes it's hard to read because no matter who you are, you can relate to these characters. There's always a hard moment in people's lives. 

 

Please update soon. 

So beautiful.  This story makes my heart ache.  I hope they end up together; but mostly I hope that their friendship continues and Edward stays sober. Thank you for your story!

 

A great transitional chapter. He needs a trusted friend at this point more than anything else.

*sigh*  Oh, how I'll miss this fic when it's done.  Actually, I'll probably read it again when it's completed.  They've both come so far in their lives during this story.  Thank you so much for sharing it with us.  : )