I think Edward is drawn to Bella (as always) and I hope it all works out.  I especially think this since he dropped Bella's hands so quick and excused himself.  Am I right???  God bless Alice in this story... I'm so glad Bella has her!

Thanks for updating!

Author's Response:

Yes, at this point of the story we are supposed to be questioning just what is motivating Edward's interest in Bella and how interested he truly is.  And yes, of course, Edward always is drawn to Bella - and eventually, I promise they will be together.  They will have to go down a winding path to get to each other though.  I hope the journey is enjoyable and satisfying to read!  

Well, that was a very emotional chapter....You had me in tears at one point.  I'm gettin soft in my old age. LOL  I do believe Eddie has some feelings for our messed up little B.  How will he handle that I wonder.

Author's Response:

Your thoughts are definitely going in the right direction.  I'm glad that I was able to tug on your heartstrings a little. Writing this story is a bit emotional for me as well.  I'm so glad I have you wondering about Edward.  We will come to know more of his mind soon.  Thank you so much for leaving a review.  I appreciate hearing your thoughts. :)

hmmmm, methinks the good doctor is taking a wee bit too much interest in his sister's upset friend, whether he is her doctor or not..........

Author's Response:

Yes, his actions are perhaps slightly inappropriate at this point.  We can make a lot of assumptions, but his motivations will come clear fairly soon in the story.  Thanks for the review.  I love hearing your thoughts.

I am not understanding how 15 year old Bella and Edward are going to make this work... guess it's going to come much later in her life?  I do like your story.  It moves sort of slow at times but necessarily so I think as you're building the story.  I like the twists and turns.  I can't wait for more Bella x Edward interaction though.  Thanks for the update!

Author's Response:

Hi kayphere!  Thank you for leaving a review.  Yes, I've envisioned this story in two distinct phases, the present phase and then another later when several years have passed.  In about three more chapters we will jump ahead into the future where a relationship between Edward and Bella is much more appropriate and probable.  The later chapters will be much more satisfying, hopefully, with the background established.  I want to weave a story that shows the evolution their relationship from its very inception.  

Next chapter will have much more Bella and Edward time - dialog and observations.  I hope you enjoy it.  There will be some intense scenes coming up.  Thanks for your support and I hope you continue to enjoy the story.

I've been major fail on reviewing this and for that I am sorry - I write myself on another site and I know how nice it is to get comments/reviews.

I really like this story and love seeing Bella getting some love and attention after all the years of loneliness and neglect.

You described the Cullens' house brilliantly!  It sounds amazing and I most definitely want Alice's room now after the way you described it!  I wouldn't say no to the writing desk in Edward's room either!

You have a nice eye for detail and I can't wait to see where we go from here! x

Author's Response:

I really do appreciate the review.  I probably could have gone on describing the Cullen house much longer, but I had to stop myself.  Next chapter is much more character development and of course Bella/Edward interaction.  I hope you enjoy it as much. Thanks again and I hope to hear your input again!

I loved it!! WOW! I can't believe it!! Well, a little but wow!! I wonder what Aloce is going to say when she finds out about Bella, I mean, she will, right? I wonder what Bella's going to do. Probably blush-a lot-and try to NOT make eye contact with Edward. Jasper will be smirking no less, since he knew all along. lol. I wonder if Alice will notice that there is something going on between them. Hmm...Loved it and cannot wait until you update!!

-lionandthelamblove7

Author's Response:

Thanks so much lionandthelamblove7!  I love getting reviews like yours!  You make me want to try even harder to make this story a rich and rewarding reading experience.  Your questions are great and your comments are all totally valid.  I'm glad that you picked up on the fact that Jasper played a hand in this surprise.  Jasper is going to be an interesting figure in this story - he and Bella share a similar and painful past (we will learn more about Jasper later in the story) and because of this they will forge a unique bond. 

Great chapter!

I loved everything about it! The Cullen home is wonderful. Excellent work with describing it!

I can't wait to see more Edward/Bella time outside of the meetings.

Looking forward to your next chapter!

Author's Response:

Thank you so much for the review.  Can you tell that I am a visual person?  Edward and Bella interaction is coming up next chapter!

I'm an Edward fan all the way, but you made me appreciate the fine Mr. Black here as well!

Author's Response:

Yes, I tend to think that Bella is rather lucky to have two hot, sexy men who are interested in her.  There's nothing wrong with a tall, muscular, exotic Jacob.  Thanks for the review Elise.

I'm not sure why Bella is so young in this story compared to Edward. I don't know what you have planned for these two if anything as far as being together at some point when she's older. If not, well, I am very sad to say the least. Second, I know after a lifetime of misery, being unloved and basicly ignored by her mother, it will take a long time for her to have any self confidence or even love herself and for that, she needs to be seeing a therapist or pyschologist on a reg. basis. In addition to her group with Dr. Cullen each week. But for the love of God, could you not make her fall down all the time? That's my biggest pet peeve in some of these stories. I think she would gain more confidence in herself if she wasn't so dam clumsey etc. especially in this story obviously. I just feel for her sooo much and want her to get better. She deserves to be happy. Sorry, if you find me too blunt. I am recommending this story to others tho. And, hope your update will be soon. Good Luck!

Author's Response:

Hi youstayclassytwifans!

You are not too blunt!  I love blunt!  First of all, you have some great questions and comments.  Let me set you at ease.  I have planned this story to cover two distinct phases of Bella's life.  We are currently in the first phase, where she is discovering her new life, learning to heal from the past, and formulating her hopes and dreams for the future.  The second phase will be a jump into the future where we will find her transformed a bit from the insecure and suffering Bella we know now.  I fully intend this to be an Edward and Bella love story!  But I want to show how their lives become interwoven and entangled from the very beginning.  It won't be an easy journey for either one of them, but it will be satisfying in the end.

I absolutely agree with your criticism of the bumbling, clumsy Bella.  Bella is only ever clumsy in my story due to nerves, not as a personality trait.  She is simply so damaged in this story that she perceives that she doesn't function normally, but that is essentially what she is trying to overcome - this innate belief that she is unable to live a normal life, be a normal kid.

And as a daughter of a therapist, I agree with you 100% that Bella needs to be in therapy her entire life!  She is a very damaged soul who needs as much help as she can get to find a sense of security and peace in her life.  This is one of the main themes of the story - she feels this intense attraction for her doctor, but she is not ready for a relationship - she is immature (literally and figuratively), she doesn't have anything to offer, and she has to develop a much stronger sense of herself and her place in this world before she can be ready for Edward.

Sorry for such the massively long explanation.  I loved your review - it gets my mind and typing fingers going.  Plus, I just had a big cup of coffee.  Thanks for reading and reviewing and for recommending my story.  It's been so entertaining thinking of it, writing it, and especially sharing it!

As always - I enjoyed reading this and is looking so much forward to next chapter

Author's Response:

Thanks so much ifka! :)

SO MUCH DETAIL! Wow!

Author's Response:

I know.  Forgive me?  :P

Good chapter. Can't wait for some B+E interaction!

Author's Response:

I promise it's coming up next chapter!  I just had to stop somewhere!  Thanks for reviewing!

Aww! Wow this story just takes my breath away! Poor Bella!

She has SO much to deal with--so many emotions & feeling to sort thru. And she's only 15? Yikes...that's my daughters age!  :-(

I'm hooked on this story already!

Bella needs a friend! Alice where are you?? And an Esme-hug!

Please keep writing! I love your story already!

Author's Response:

I know, Bella is such a poor little lost lamb.  Don't worry, it will get better for her; she will makes friends and find support in Charlie.  Thanks so much for reading and reviewing!