What an amazing thing for her to find. By reading those emails, she could truly see what kind of friendship Edward and Mark had. It's very apparent how much they both love her by seeing the way that they working together for her happiness. I can see how that final email from Mark would truly break her heart, on so many levels. I wish I could read all of them. Wow.

Bella's idea for Edward to practice medicine is a good idea for him and will help him grow and have purpose. This story really does highlight the need to appreciate what you have and also to pursue what you love. It's also about change and acceptance, and I'm sure a whole lot of other themes I haven't picked up on yet. Well done.

Awwww not what..... Great chapter...

Just voted for you. Crossing my fingers that you win!

Best wishes

My hands are wet (sorry to be honest here) and my heart is beating out of my chest. I expected a lot that could happen in your story. This, I didn't. But I love it. I still believe in your big heart and hope for the best :)

OMG, this turns out to be a criminal case. I don't want Edward implicated in anything, but I think Rose will handle this. I never thought this would have such a great impact on the cover of the Cullen family (stupid me), but I can see Charlie going ballistic, if he is indeed going to find out that Edward is Ed. Ed aka new husband :)

I have to add something to Irene. I think she handled this wrong. yes, she is definately human. But she lives with a shapeshifter on a very supersticious rez. I just can't believe she involved the police without telling Jake and the Cullens first.

Author's Response:

But Irene doesn't live in Forks remember, and not all reservations are superstitious.  She comes from a different tribe, and they all live in Boise.  Jakes turns into a werewolf very, very rarely these days.  So no, this really isn't something Irene is used to dealing with *at all*.

Bella hit it right on the head when she said, "Before, in Forks, I barely scratched the surface of who you were, didn't I? Maybe it was my age, but I just didn't think a lot about what you'd seen in a hundred years of life.

I'm finding this fascinating.  

Author's Response:

Writing some real HISTORY for the Cullens was fun, imagining what things they might have seen!

very well thought out. two thumbs up kiddo. u do ur research.

Author's Response:

Thank you!  Getting the research correct is very important. :-)

I really like the sense of purpose everyone is getting as they plan the shelter. It really seems up Carlisle's alley too. I hope he comes back soon and wants to participate. I really enjoy the conversations and the bits & pieces of new information that comes out as they discuss things.

This chapter was quite a surprise to me because I didn't expect Esme to be so conflicted about Bella. She's protective of Edward and probably feels as if she's already lost so much. She seems to be recognizing Edward's new happiness and the possible spark between E&B, so maybe she'll soon let herself reconnect with Bella and also the others, like the other Cullens are now doing.

I love it how the story unfolds around me, taking me by along in directions that I didn't anticipate, but still a pleasant surprise.

edward met mark? WOW.... how selfless of edward to step aside,

i like it. all this talk of sholars and tenure and professors. very intellectual atmosphere. i'm liking it.... ALOT

Author's Response:

I'm glad you like it!  I'm an assistant professor myself so it's all "write what you know"!  Hee!  I hope you continue to enjoy!

jasper, awwww... that's how edward gets her to accept. hmmm. i see.