I just read this through in about three days. This is an amazing story that is well written, well thought out, and has very surprising twists. And now Im practically sobbing over the ending, as 'full circle' as it may be.

Well, I've been with my husband 31 years. Of course he's seen me naked, he was even in the room when I gave birth to our daughters and that's pretty darn messy.

 

But bathroom time is private time.

 

I can certainly see Edward helping Bella into the bathroom, but not hanging around for the duration. But being close by in case she falls or something while she's in there.

 

Just how I was raised and I imagine Edward sure was raised that way. Probably even Bella was, too. Keeping in mind her character's parents had "traditional jobs" (Renee a teacher and Charlie a cop) .

 

Though I would guess, being a paraplegic, there have been PLENTY of people who have seen her naked, helped her to the toilet, helped her bathe, taught her how to take care of herself, etc, so she would have gotten over the potty privacy thing.

 

Both my girls have been in the military (one still is) and according to them, there ain't much privacy! You have to learn to deal with it. The daughter that is now out of the Navy relishes and rejoices in bathroom privacy!

 

 

My goodness. You took the long, winding road to get there. Over hill and dale and back around the bend, but I liked it! LOL!

Well, you have me hooked. I don't read much of the AU stuff, but this one was recommended by giselle (Ithaca is Gorges). And I'm glad I started reading!

Really nice tie-in with the Chip incident in the stairwell.  Very well done, I thought. 

A lovely chapter.  While Bella isn't saving Edward in the traditional sense, in a way she is.  A least comforting him.  It makes them more equal and they needed that.

They lock eyes. "What are you doing here?" she asks. There are many, many levels to that question.

"Watching over you," he says.

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I couldn't help but bust into tears that he is still watching over her 10 years later.

Excellent ending. It feels right to have Edward's worldview transformed into one that includes the Episcopalian tradition of his origins...very impressively done. Thank you again.

that was a very good story although a little hard to follow sometimes. what i mean is, when you were refering to bella you used the word 'she'to many times. it made me consintrate on that word more than what you were saying. i hope i explained that right, but regaurdless it was a beatiful story and i enjoyed it very much.

I'm sorry I'm not reviwing every chapter. But each one has made me tear up. I HATE the fact that family is so broken, but LOVE how they are all coming back together! I know it will be slow going, but I really love this story so far.

wow this was nice. actually bettertehn that. really really good. ur one heck of a writer i must say :)

ooooh now that one was an emotional rollercoaster..  But ended with a smile :-)