That was a little different from what I'd imagined, but still, very well written.

I'm not sure what you had in mind for what Jasper was doing, just staying for a brief glimpse of Alice's change.

I would imagine that he might be enamored by her and stuck around to make sure she was o.k., until she got up on her own, but you didn't go that far.  Alice's two visions of Jasper could lead to love, but it seemed like a big jump.

It was short, sweet and very touching regardless.  I'm not trying to be critical, I don't flame authors, just speak my mind, like Alice.

Thanks so much for this story.

Love the inner voices.

"...looking out over that precipice into the freezing cold and tumultuous water; limp girl gliding ethereally towards the river's bottom; "Someone brought in a kid who fell from the Devil's Den cliffs out at Lucius Pond,” "

O.K., the 'Jumper' was on a cliff, over a river, near rapids; then over a pond?  Which is it?

Your snarky writing is infectious; keep it going.

Kudos to your research team - it makes everything so much more interesting.  Edward's ability to 'read' Bella's expressions - are they going to get a  lot better?? or is Edward left to stumble?  I think this is where females, with that uncanny intuition, fair better than men - but...I could be wrong.  At least John likes Edward's 'female'? side.

Hmmm, I love you......I love the stream of questions Edward asks Bella; I like her control on certain parts of the conversation; I like that inner voice (italics) you use for thoughts and the bareness of those thoughts; I don't like the switching from 1928/9 to 2005, but at least I can remember if I'm reading in the past or the present time - forget the month and day....I'm just too into reading the story to remember if it was before or after the last jump back.  I love Rosalie's crassness, and her point blank mind; and I love the direction this story is taking - no I won't read ahead and I'll forgo the tempting snippets on the Forum Thread, because that's like cheating....(?) or at least a spoiler.  I try to be a purist.

Now, I can justify proceeding to the next chapter, to catch up, and to think of more praise for your witty words.

*sigh*......

The mix of the canon version and yours is seamless, and though it's familiarity is reassuring, I hope that a slight twist will make things so much more interesting.  The realization that Bella needed to be home to receive Jessica's phone call, eliminates the restaurant scene where Bella finds out about his mind reading abilities, but I'm sure you'll put that in somewhere else.  You've put in all the classic elements, or just about, and still......I LOVE YOUUUUUUU!!!!!!!

I have all your recs listed on my 'to read' list.  It would help to add the author's names with the stories.  Thanks.

Is there a poll for - 'Does Edward have a soul'?  I vote yes...because 1) this is my review, 2) I can type the words without mistakes (usually), 3) he's good, even if he did kill humans before [A human soul from a murderer, intentional or not, will be decided at the entrance of heaven.  It either makes it there or goes to that other place - not limbo], 4) If killing a human denies you your soul, what does killing a vampire do?, 5) Do animals have souls?  They kill (for food and protection).

Ohhhh, they both said they love each other......Oooooooo *happy, happy, happy*

Is there a poll for - 'Does Edward have a soul'?  I vote yes...because 1) this is my review, 2) I can type the words without mistakes (usually), 3) he's good, even if he did kill humans before [A human soul from a murderer, intentional or not, will be decided at the entrance of heaven.  It either makes it there or goes to that other place - not limbo], 4) If killing a human denies you your soul, what does killing a vampire do?, 5) Do animals have souls?  They kill (for food and protection).

Ohhhh, they both said they love each other......Oooooooo *happy, happy, happy*

Interesting chase scene....too bad about Charlie, but I have a feeling that this will, in the end, aid Bella to be with Edward, forever.  just a hunch....

Will James and Victoria be caught - by Edward/Jasper/Alice?, or is that another fic?  I don't think I've read anything about how long this story will be....an epic?, you don't say...Oh WOW!  Thank you so much!!!

Love your A/N and Chapter notes - so much fun in you.

Oh, that's beautiful.....  I hope Bella felt the tingles from Edward's touch, especially the bite part!

...and for Edward....his long wait for a partner/mate was over - he felt it, he knew it.

Loved the underwater retreat of Edwards; only Alice could pull him up from being alone with his thoughts.  Funny.  I guess it would be really quiet - no wave sounds, no boat sounds, no laughing or swimming splashing, even the fish would be down at the bottom in a half sleep stupor.  Hmm, peaceful just thinking about it.

Lauren, bitch that she is, has got to get one up on Bella while she can.  Jessica's not much better.  I hope Angela and Bella can talk some.

Jacob had two sisters?  Is that canon?  I'll have to check, as I don't remember.  Same for what happened to Jakes mom.  I think she was sick and died of something many years ago.  IDK.

It's always unsettling the first night you sleep anywhere you've never been before.  Even the first time you fall asleep on the couch.  LOL

Now, where would Edward expect Bella to run to?  I guess he didn't put any faith in the wolves.

Great chapter about Victoria's attack.  Marvellous!!

Does this mean that Bella has somewhat given up on Edward coming back?  The 'L' word wasn't mentioned here - I think it just might be a trial run.  Nothing too overboard.  I also think Bella's gratitude has something to do with it.