lots of research, huh?

your a very good writer

awwwww...

no more stalking for edward? lol

must be hard for him

good ideas. Everyone has their own talent and gifts to offer. this is good

Poor Bella i hope they find her soon! I started reading this story earlier this week and finally have caught up. This story is so amazing intriguing and romantic you have done a fantastic job writing this.

At first I thought it was a lifeguard stand on a beach - there was no mention of any trees...or even a musty, muddy smell from hunters' boots and gear, but a deer blind makes more sense for Brody....and wasn't he dressed in camoflage??  I'll have to go back and re-read.

I really don't mind the two POV's in one scene-but I know I'd hate a very short chapter.  Good call!

At least Alice can see that Bella is still alive and o.k., reasonably.  Excellent organization of characters and keeping straight who's where.  I wonder who Edward was listening to when he shook Jakes hand??  Was it Esme??...or was everyone shouting for him to cool it??.... ha ha ha ha

Author's Response:

I'm not sure Alice's visions give her things like scent.  You'll hear more about smell and such from Bella's POV.

And I bet you some were shouting for him to cool it, some where shouting for him to do one of those "who can squeeze tighter" handshakes. Ha!

But I think also, both men have simply grown up enough to put Bella first, and they're not actually in competition for her anymore, so that helps a LOT.

"But if you were going to eat me, I think you went a long way outta your way for a meal. Never heard of nobody from Helen calling Jacksonville for takeout." Awesome, my keyboard has pepsi on it now from laughing.  Your characters are so spot on. 

I really enjoyed this chapter and really hope that Martha is in it more and hears some stories about the Cullens, I would really like to know what she thinks about all this.

Awww, the Christmas scene is too cute.  I like the crystal ball pixie for Alice, and the deer.

The evolution of the characters is fun to see.  You've got everyone involved and you acknowledge how the whole idea of a "family" like the Cullens would drive anyone crazy eventually.  I like how you've got Esme involved in something instead of just being Stepford mum and wife of the year.

Author's Response:

Hee.  The treatment of Esme as a sort of cardboard stand-up is a bit boring.  I had fun trying to imagine her as a real woman with a past and some gifts of her own!

I vote for the creepy med student that Edward works with. I'm on the edge of my seat.

I enjoy your story so very much and love this new suspenseful turn its taken.  The shorter chapters leave me hanging, but add a punchiness that increases the suspense.

I've been following the story for a while, and I love the development of the characters, breaking away from the feel of a manufactured family to become more of a real family in which they can be more of themselves and not simply play a role.  You've allowed them to "grow up" and I like that.

For some reason, though, I see Bella as much older than twenty eight.  I don't know why, perhaps it's your description of the grey in her hair, or the way she talks, but sometimes I need to remind myself that she's still only in her twenties, not her forties.  But I love the way she has grown and changed and the way she talks straight with Edward - it's so beautifully done and lovely to see her as a stronger character.

Thank you.

Author's Response:

I think Bella may seem older because she's been through so much and it's aged her.  (And while she has a little gray in her hair, it's really not that much!  Just a few strands!  It shows up because it's dark hair.)

I love the Teslas and I can picture Rosalie driving one.  Good call!

Author's Response:

Teslas are beautiful cars, and a true mechanic would appreciate one, I think.