There are so many things I would love to find out. Yes, the contract, the letter, Alice's thrill with the wedding and Bella. Whomis or was James. Why is Edward so upset about finding Bella atractive. He is putting such a big effort in disliking and staying away from her, why?
Will Bella and Edward talk to each other before the wedding? And will they remai. In separate rooms after it?

There is going to be a honeymoon? Where and how? The groom has been absent the entire week, the bride isn't exactly thrilled about the marriage, much less the honeymoon I assume.

How did Jasper figure Jake so quickly? He is a very good judge of character it seems. Not much goes unnoticed by him. Something Bella and us need to keep in mind.

Why are they still keeping Renee in the dark? There has to be a good reason, part of it must be related to one of Aro's sentences in the letter. Charlie chose his wife over his daughter. Aro's letter did give us some insight but it also left out information and raises new questions. I am sure they will be answered gradually as the story goes on.

Carlisle disappeared and it seems Edward knows something about it, or at least that's what Esme thinks. She will try to help Bella as much as possible. That will probably make them become closer.

They had been here once before and ignored it afterwards. Although all kept thinking about it but weren't brave enough to say anything. What made them go for it again? Who knows, at least this time they are not trying to avoid it, on the contrary, they want to keep what they have.

Edward has so much guilt from so many things he is having a very difficult time trying to sort through it and figure what to do next. Marcus seems like a nice guy who really wants to help Edward, but is at an even bigger loss as to how. 

Then there's Bella. Her heart is broken, shattered. She feels lost, unable to go back to the life she was leading. But clueless as to how to pick up the pieces and move on. Small, slow steps, that's what she decides. However she began by hopping and going at a quick pace, things seemed to be clearing up. Someone saw her, or maybe followed her? Someone who might know who she is. But she doesn't seem to know or recognize him. I think Bella's plans have been changed, and not by her own choice. I am starting to worry about her.

So he didn't propose just after the "thing" incident, but he did make up his mind just then. It seems that with things related to her he first reacts, feels and then thinks. I don't mean this as a bad thing, but as a particularity for them. He can't explain his actions, reactions, emotions. They are bigger and stronger than him. 

He is also realizing he knows little about the woman he loves.

It takes so much more than love to make a marriage work. Sue is right, a lot of work needs to be put into it. The thing is, if there's just one making the effort, it won't do it. According to Sue, Bella was working hard, very hard, sadly without Edward's participation it didn't do much.
She is upset and partially blaming Edward. Edward knows there's truth in that.

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Love isn't the problem here, it never has. But love doesn't make everything inl ife work in perfect sincrony, that's part of the problem here. But, it's one thing to addmitt it to yourself, another to have it said by someone else. Then there's that bit of information Bella didn't expect, the one about the heavy drinking... She has time to think about it, will she?

She wouldn't leave Benny!!!! I have to go with Edward and see hope, it's better than the alternative. However, I do understand why Marcus has to go the other side in this one. Sadly that's what Edward needs, even if at the moment it makes him feel worse yet.

He has been scared of being left alone, behind, for a long time. He wasn't afraid or ashamed about telling her about it. She got him, probably because of different circumstances, but she got him. She said it, where would she go?...

How he was able to leave the messages without laughing is something some of Mike's co-workers might be wondering, I am.
In such a situation it is things like this that help people to not loose their minds.

Both were nervous, unsure and it does seem didn't go out much, so at least the awkwardness is something they both understand and feel. Was this strange start an omen of what was to come next?

Edward feels lost, even in a small and well known place like Forks. He realizes he isn't seen as a victim, he isn't liking it. But he isn't helping his case either....

Worries and regrets, one of things past and the other of things to come, both cause pain, anxiousness, and seldom bring anything good. Bella and Edward have plenty of both. I wonder if it would have been posible to avoid a bit of both...

What about the ring Edward had in the drawer? I assume it's not the one on Bella's hand during her conversation with Rosalie... There's probably a big story behind it. When will we find out more about it?

He got what he wanted. It wasn't too easy and it took some thinking on his part. He was surprised it didn't work out fast and simple. She is worth it, though.

His idea was a good one, and by being observing her, he knew it would work, and it did. Now, how long until he calls?