I love the flow and cadence of the story.  I feel like your words are lulling me into a sense of calm.  I am really enjoying the awkwardness of their relationship, the lack of the perfect conversationalists that they seem to be in so many other stories.  Beautifully written!

Author's Response:

I consider dialogue more difficult to write than anything else (I assume I'm not alone in this). Right now, the difficulty - for me - lies in finding the balance between how people really speak and what's comfortable to read on the page. Thanks for your response!

I have missed this story. I have had extremely limited access to Twilighted since Oct 1. I managed to get on for a little while today and this is the first story I looked up. Glad to see it's still freaking awesome.

i like it.  i wanted to write an edward is a coke head story too, it just fits, you know?  good writing.  excited to see where this can go..

This chapter was particularly interesting because we got to see old Edward and new Edward "together," in a sense.  As he narrated the encounter with the woman, I was struck by how easy it was for me to forgive him because he is just so damn contrite.  It's hard to be mad at a guy who's crying his guts out because he's so sorry.  Of course, if that woman had been my sister or cousin, I likely would have felt differently, but still.

Loved the tension in the conversation between E and J.  At first, I felt pretty defensive of E after J suggested that Bella would make a good friend.  But then I thought about it and realized that I would encourage the same thing.  E is definitely not home free and has a long way to go before he can be in a real relationship with anyone.  I'm just hoping J eventually warms up to the idea. 

Hopin' for more E/B interaction next time!

Sounds like Edward needs a little more of something in his life.   I'm concerned that his boredom and lack of fulfillment will lead him back to drugging.

Will he and Bella become friends anytime soon?

--Rondell

So know Bella knows...sure hope Edward doens't clam up and run and hide. It does seem pretty shocking that Jasper would hide such a thing from Bella but listening to his reasoning...well can't blame him. I think  it's great that Jasper is Edward's sponsor, it really is a great match. I wonder where you will take this and curiuos for more.

Wow...I have only read one other story on here that is so puzzling and revetting to me.  Unfortunately it was removed before it even got halfway.

I love you story.  Your ability to show us  Edward's struggle to get over his addiction with such detail is fascinating.  Each chapter answers a question, still leaving many a mystery, both the old and new.

Can't wait for an update.

Edward's tale during rehab was heart-wrenching.  And he's so sad I just want to give him a cuddle.

I can't believe you managed to get me to read all seven of those days - just changing each paragraph enough to keep the interest up.  Damn.

I love Edwards first recall of meeting Bella, his experience with his memory and the way you wrote Bella's anger.

Great job.

So, Edward's life seems to have turned into one of dismal monotony, regrets, and limited expectations of anything better turning up.  It's a wonder that he is still able to stay sober!  I hope that someone can help him feel a lust for life again!

Well just found this story and can't help but be intrigued....

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I don’t know how to explain how this story has gripped me.  It just seems so raw and real.  Yes Edward and Bella are attractive, but they are flawed and interesting and searching…As much as I look forward to their eventual (I hope) falling in love and developing a relationship, it will be that much more appreciated for their having really worked through the issues they will face to make it happen. 

You write like someone who has some personal experience with addiction, whether your own or someone close to you.  If that is indeed the case I thank you for writing something that may cause you pain.  If not, then you deserve an award for researching and capturing the tediousness, the loneliness, the self-loathing, and myriad other emotions of recovery that you convey in this story.  In either case, thank you and please continue.

Everytime I see an update on this story, I get excited and you never cease to amaze me. I understand the build-up in this chapter, it was very intense. Nevertheless, I was sorry that there was no Bella.