I'm hoping that light at the end of the tunnel isn't an oncoming train. Things are looking up, at least I think they are. Crossing my fingers here!

All I want to do now is send up a little prayer that Bella is on her way to Edward. Please let it be that !

Hallelujah! All I can say is, it's about damn time!

This was really a good date, as far as Jake's concerned. Didn't serve Bella's purpose though. I'm still waiting for the lightbulb to go off over her her head. By now I would be petrified that Edward wasn't saying I love you, anymore. Wake up girl!

I've always thought Bella was smarter than she's acting right now. When is she going to realize that all this angst is for nothing, that nothing she does will be what she thinks is needed? Bella keeps hurting more than she helps, Jake, Edward and herself!

Bella scared herself  pretty well in this chapter, and still she won't give up this path she's on! I'm just afraid this whole thing will blow up in her face and she will end up a very sorry girl. Hope I'm wrong.

I'm confused as to why Bella isn't listening to her heart and giving in to her better sense. Can't she see that she's being unfair to Jake, giving him false hope, knowing she can never change her feelings for Edward? Bella is no dummy, she sees that Jake thinks he's got a chance, and she knows he doesn't. I guess she can't see the avalanche roaring down on the three of them.

I'm not a big fan of angst, but just decided to stick with this and see where it goes. I still think Bella isn't thinking correctly, and am afraid she may get what she's not looking for in this crazy scheme.

This was a way to Jake to imprint on their kid that wasn't creepy...good job. 

Author's Response:

Thank you so much for all your wonderful reviews. Instead of responding to each one, I just want to send you one big one, so I don't flood your inbox!

First of all, thanks for reading and letting me know your likes and dislikes over the course of your reading. That's so touching, because even though I am done writing this, it still resonates with me that you connected with it. What really struck me, is that you REALLY seemed to get what I was conveying in the story--the fact that Edward deserved so muc better. If only one person is on the same page as me there, I'm happy. I'm blessed that this was NOT the case, because there were others like you that really responded to the story too. Such an honor.

Anyway, I also hated Bella through most of this. But then, I think that happens in real life too, when someone makes bad mistake after bad mistake. It just snowballs, and it's hard to contain. It takes another who loves you like mad to get over that and forgive. I hope I did that justice.

Thanks a bunch for getting so emotional about it. That is so awesome for me to read after all this time. And of course, for your kind words in regard to your passion. It's easy to yell at a writer for the things that make you made, but the fact that you reminded me that passion is a good thing is nice to hear. 

Edward has always been my favorite character of the saga. Unlike people that are hard on the saga, I believe Edward is the most flawed. it makes him the best in my opinion.

And finally, I am so pleased with the fact that you liked the imprinting. It was sort of the best of both worlds to me. I struggled with making it like the original, since at first, i only meant fior this to be an insert to the story. After lots of debating, i wanted it to end the way I think it should have, with him changing her by loving her. I threw in the imprinting to make them all have some closure.

If you are inclined, you should check out Entwined. It's my other story, and it's sort of the flip side, with an Edwards point of view and a flawed Edward. TOTALLY different story line, but he's frustratingly sexy, I think! 

Otherwise, I'm so thankful for all your sweet reviews, and they made me smile over these last couple days like you wouldn't believe. Take care!

YAY...perfect. 

I always want e& b together...but I just wish he would treat him better. When I say he deserves better I mean her callous behavior toward him. He does t know the truth and she is manipulative and downright mean.  Giving her the cret was lovely I wanted her to confess after that but no such luck. 

She's hurting everyone....why can't she come clean?

YAY...and the villager rejoice...lol

 

Okay I was freaking pissed at the fight and then her going out wih Jake again. I had hoped that she would have come to her sense and told Edward the whole sordid truth.