I like that you keep them together but bellas lack of confadance in this story is anoying me a little. I get she loves him with her hole world bla bla bla but does she have to be borderline sycodic about it?? I dont know maybe I just cant relate. eather way still love your story cant wait for the next chapter :) keep em commin!

I loved your second A/N. I was afraid you were gonna do what you talked about hating. Very relieved you didn't. Thanks! As always enjoyed chapter and am thrilled that Edward is discussing therapy. Thanks for writing!

You. Scared. The. Living. Shit. Out. Of. Me.

I'm so far gone that it isn't even funny anymore. Well, maybe it is pretty funny - it's laughable how much I love you and your story. You, dear Nilla, are incredible. I know I repeat myself over and over again but it's an honest opinion of your faithful reader.

It's not even only about Lonerward's. Clearly, I'm in love with this character and I keep fangirling over how heartbreakingly amazing he is. But I won't *leave* you after this story is complete (which I hope will happen 20 years from now :P). I'm in love with your writing. With the style of you writing. Even with the cruelty when it comes to teasers (you're just a big teasing tease who teases unsuspecting readers, seriously). Basically, I'm a huge fan of your work. And I thank you so much for being so brilliant.

I need to admit that... I was a mess while I was reading this update. When I saw in my box that you've updated, I almost lost it. After this teaser, I was crazy with worry. Honestly, I can't recall a story that would affect me this way. Loner owns me completely.

Le sigh.

Anyway, back to the point: For the first time in my life, I skipped the entire talk between Bella and Emmett - I needed to know what about Edward. I'm so silly, though. Either that or I'm a masochist. I mean, I could just find a part where he tells Bella whether or not he's going to leave her. But noooo, I tortured myself with this crazy tension and anxiousness and read the whole conversation. My heart was beating so wildly. Jesus. It's so bizarre, a story should not have such a huge effect on me. But I couldn't help myself. So I was reading and praying that they wouldn't break up.

I'm so glad you're opposed to the idea of Edward leaving Bella. They are meant to be together, so why making things complicated? The talk, although so really hard to read because of this anxiousness, was simply amazing. And when Edward called Bella "Love"... Oh my God, more wonderful words have never been spoken. It was amazing and heartclenching.

I also love that Bella wants to go to the therapy with him. She's so young and yet, she must be strong for him. So it's a great idea. It'll help both of them. I'm sure of this.

To sum up, I adore you and your story.

Thank you so mcuh for sharing,

Evy.

(yes, it's the same one. But hey, Loner deserves the place in Top 10~! :P)

So very emotional!  I am glad that Edward admitted that he is too selfish to give Bella up and that he needs her. 

Her offer to go to therapy with him just shows how very much she loves him and wants to help him get away from his past.

I am really looking forward to his talk with Carlisle and Esme - how happy they will be that he is ready to go to thereapy for real.  I hope they will be receptive to Bella's participation in his therapy.

They still have a lot to deal with - her trip to Phoenix and his meeting with Victoria.  Talk about when it rains it pours!

THANK-YOU!  I also hate it when Edward leaves and tears her heart out for some mistaken belief that he's doing the right thing.  And I am so glad Edward came to the decision to seek out help, he so needs it!  Great chapter!

Fantastic chapter. I was really pleased with your A/N at the end. I was worried that this story would follow in the footsteps of many other good, but predictable, plots where Edward left Bella for her own good.

I find it refreshing to finally read a story where the Author decides to defy convention and keep Edward and Bella together.

Looking forward to the next chapter!

Oh Edward.

Oh my gosh!  Edward's pained reaction on Bella's behalf when he thinks she has gone through a similar experience as him is heartbreaking!

I cannot imagine reliving something so horrible in my dreams every night.  I hope Bella brings him some peace and he can finally find rest and comfort. *sob*

I accept your apology for not allowing Edward to make cookies with Bella. ;-)

I was very much looking forward to that, but I am even more interested in their interactions in the next chapter now!

I'm glad Bella spoke up and made sure that everyone knew her "episode" had nothing to do with anything Edward had done. 

Amen!

I can't believe Edward actually apologized!  Did he have the note already written or did he write it during class when Bella was "hiding" from him?  Would he have actually spoken the words if given the opportunity? 

It sounds like Edward and Bella have more in common in their past history than they could imagine...

Can't wait to see what happens at the slumber party!

Edward's world is turning upside down in a hurry, isn't it?  Looking forward to his POV.