I like the idea of the changes in the story. The what if's you're are basing your story on. Things between the wolves and the Cullens didn't work well. There was death and fighting and not nice feelings left after the encounter. The opposite, sadness on both parts, but the vampires have suffered more and longer than the Queluites. What happened then for them is now just a story, not their everyday reality. Now we can see why Bella saying she came from Forks upset Edward so much. 

His family is back and wants him back, along with Bella. Easier said than done, yes, but if someone can pull it off it has to be them and Bella. Now it's just to find the how ;)

Edward shared their sad past, it had to be hard for Esme to hear him tell her, but it was also necessary. Especially with what Bella knows and figured out during the conversation. Edward blames himself, should he? I don't think so, but easier said than done of course.

With this knowledge, how will things go now? And how will they tell Esme about Bella's close relationship with the wolves? Won't be easy I guess.

I think you did wonderfully!!!!!! I understand your "issue" with certain words, it has happened to me too. I am certain you'll do just as well with next chapter.

The sisters, as Alice said, are the originals and that has to come up to the surface every once in a while, especially at a club. At first Bella wasn't too comfortable, but once she had Edward on the dance floor... Wow!!! she was amazing, so much her vampire lost most of his victorian composture and took her to a bathroom!!!!! Not that anyone is complaining ;)

I don't know what you wanted from this chapter, but the end result was... really good. :D

Happy Birthday!!!! Even if it's a bit late.

I would be even a more crying mess than Bella is. It has been so much going on around her, any thing can trigger a reaction, and having three girls there to console her, I think she is getting it out of her system. Or was until Jacob called....

As for the rest of them, I loved Kate and Irina, they seem like lots of fun and really want to help Edward and Bella. Perhaps they said more than they should have, but no one else had a clue as to how to brake the news to Edward, so it wasn't that bad. Also he does need some guidance. ;)

Have an wonderful evening, a very happy new year too!!!!!

I have to agree, sounds like HP ;) 

And about the snarky comment, don't worry, I think there were more than plenty and enough through out the chapter.

Bella and Jake both now how to answer to each other's comment. Yes, they weren't always the nice ones, especially the ones coming from Jacob, but if you step in his shoes and Bella's it turns out to be more than understandable how both of them went after the other.

Bella has tried with effort to try and convince Jacob to not go after Esme, if that's what Esme is planning . WE'll have to wait and see if he does so. Not to mention what Esme  is and has been up to until now.

HAving to put up with lemons... ;) what a way to start the year!!!!

He made his mind, he can't let her go, and hopes she will agree. She did, there are things she'll have to do first. She had certain plans in mind. But now... what will happen? How will Edward react? Did Alice see it? 

Thanks for writing the O/S. It's usually the people around who write, work and donate to the cause, to have you doing it gives it so much more value, thanks so very much.

So things aren't perfect, but they are much better than they were just a few days before. A truce was reached, understandings and bounderies placed. They all aren't set in stone (no pun intended) yet, and that's better I think. Life changes sometimes fast others slowly and both sides should be able to make arrangements and modifications when needed.

Morgan is a very nice girl and she and Bella will become close friends, I like the idea. Being part of a group of mithical creatures while being human has to be overwhelming and not something you can talk about with anyone. Both can be of huge assitance and support to one another. And their friendship can bring both groups to have a better relationship.

Choosing to end your own life is a decision that some see as the coward's way out. I beg to differ. The thought has probably crossed many of us, but going from thought to action is a bigger step than most think. It has to take lots of courage to go against oneself. The person who chooses to do so. Has been in pain and suffering for a while, ot as long as Esme, though. So her choice is, for a vampire more logic than we could ever consider. Also there's what Edward said, it's her choice and they have to respect and/or try to understand her. Yes, easier said than done.

I wouldn't mind being saved by Edward and then approached by Jasper.

Also to have them be so sweet and take their time in the romancing. I liked how tender you wrote all of them.

This is one of the chapters you hope doesn't end but at the same time can't wait to see what will happen so you try to read faster. It is a chapter that clearly states an amazing story will follow.

You are a truly gifted writer. You've hooked me and hopefully many more. Your story deserves to be read and reviewed. I will be waiting for next chapter.

Six years when you're six and twelve is a lot, after twelve years or a bit more... perhaps not so much.

The one who observed, then became the observed. Who would have thought... Edward after some time and lots of thinking.

As for Bella, she stayed, not exactly for Edward, but the idea of him sometime coming back wasn't that terrible.

They are neighbors again, have they changed too much? Will they find out? We'll have to wait and see...

I like the idea of the story, I do hope you continue it.

Edward has a lot of work in front of him. Putting his house, his playroom, his work, his feelings in order, while keeping an eye on Bella and making sure no one but him gets close to her. He will be quite busy, although happy, especially with the last part.

He is somehow certain Bella is the right girl for him, he now worries if he is the right guy for her. He can't be so sure about that. But, oh, the surprise he would have if he knew what Bella dreams about and who is part of those dreams.

Bella is also giving Edward plenty of time in her life, thinking and dreaming about him, and in what way. 

I think the wine might be a good idea, it might not make Bella spill what Edward wants to find out, but I am certain that what ever she shares will turn out to be beneficial. Fingers crossed, of course.

Bella just found out her life is about to change radically. She has no way out, but for her family she will do what is needed. 

Edward has been in control most of his life. He enjoys being in control and when he doesn't have control, he looses also his temper. There's a lot behind this arrangement. Apparently the people involved aren't too happy with it, since they weren't the ones to agree with it. I guess there's plenty more we need to find out.

It sounds really interesting.