Thank you...thank you...thank you. That was the perfectly V-day date and I never even had to leave my computer, lol. You're gonna have to stop doing this though. Here I was thinking you couldn't possible improve on the last chapter and I think that you just did....and without any smut at all. Wow.

So no penalties for missing school...thanks for clearing that up. Those lucky kids, lol. Their little reunion there in the parking lot was too cute. Loved Rose's reaction and Alice's. I can't really blame Bella for not wanting to go to Spanish...I think I might have been a little scared of Alice myself. A pissed off pixie is definitely not a good thing...but an curious pixie is even worse. :) It was cute though that Edward was there to 'save' her after class.

And the thing with James...yeah, it had to happen. We all knew he was gonna be an ass about it. But while it may have been the one dim spot in an otherwise sunny chapter, it still at least gave us some angry, possessive Edward and really what's a V-Day without that? :P

I'm thinking Dawn has made it her mission to make the rest of us love Charlie as much as she does and it's working. That part with him was so cute and sweet. It was just did perfectly....the part with him looking at the picture and acting like he was gonna give Edward a hard time. Even though it was never said, you could implicitly tell that he knew that Edward was a good guy and didn't mind him...he's just worried cause he knows it's the first step of him losing his baby and his little girl growing up. It was hilarious though that his first reaction to her wanting to talk was thinking she was pregnant.

And that date. It was absolutely perfect. From him getting the whole place for just them to the picnic in the middle of the skating rink and the skating (him promising to not let her fall) and her kicking his butt in laser tag and the conversation. And the bendy straws....I'm getting tears in my eyes again just typing this and it was much worse when I was reading it, lol. I don't think I've ever had a better date on Valentine's Day than just reading that, lol. Yes..I know that's pathetic, but oh well...  Oh and I loved the line about the special forces; that one had me cracking up.

This one made me laugh, and cry, and giggle and made it hard to stop smiling. Thanks so much for this great V-Day present.  Terrific job ladies!

Yep....definitely got a toothache after that one. Bella handled the news really well...especially after being woken up in the middle of the night with it. I think it was definitely an appropriate reaction and just what I expected from her. And that lemon....whew.....what a lemon, hehe. Bella may not have had to prove anything to Edward, but I'm glad she did. :D  And I love that Edward went all Sweetward there at the end. LOVED IT as always.....ABC is always worth the wait!

When I first read that you weren't going to be co-authoring The Office anymore, I admit to a moment of panic about this story, but then I read your profile and was able to calm down. It's awesome you're going to be writing a book, you'll have to let all of us know when you get published so we can run out and buy it! And I'm soooo freaking happy that you'll still be continuing ABC.

Anyways, awesome chapter here. Poor Edward freezing his ass off in the tree. I like that he was so persistent though. Annoying but if he hadn't have been so persistent, would his non-persistence have fed into Bella's insecurities? Besides that stubborn refusal to give up led to some pretty damn hot make-up sex, so for that reason alone I applaud it.

And then they fell asleep and almost got caught by Charlie. LMAO about Edward's boxers laying on the floor. So glad they're on their way to total reconciliation. Can't wait for more!

What did he get her for Christmas!? I'm dying to know, lol. Sweet chapter! Can't wait for more!

I always hate these type of chapters (even though it was spectacularly written) maybe because they hit close to home, probably for any female in the world that had a father or step-father during their teen years. I'm now old enough that I can see things from Charlie's pov, but young enough to still empathize with Bella, thus these situations always leave me confused, lol. But it was still good, and necessary.

And Alice thinks she's preggo? Oh my gosh. There's another one of those curveballs!

Can't wait to see what happens! Another great chappie!

I just started reading and I'm really enjoying this story so far. You've got a really nice writing style and you're really good at getting Edward's angst. I'm glad you told us in the AN that the next chapter is already ready to go cause it would suck having to wait a long time on it. Can't wait for the reunion!

This chapter started off sooo sweet....Edward dreaming about his mom approving of Bella and then James had to ruin the dream, dang him. I'm super happy that Bella forced Edward to talk to her. And that he's going to talk to a therapist. I was actually thinking through the first part of this that a therapist was exactly what he needed. Honestly, I'm thinking a couple of joint sessions with him and Bella probably wouldn't be a bad thing either. Loved the little guy bonding time we had there in the middle. I'm definitely excited to find out more about Tommy's new girlfriend and to hear Edward's talk with Charlie! Thanks for the super long chapter; loved it!

Oh, the proposal was so sweet! I loved it and I loved the Edward asked Esme for help planning for it. I have a horrible feeling that things are just too good right now and it just won't last. But it will still be worth it. I also enjoyed that Edward is so willingly going into the therapy and Bella will join some of the sessions. This chapter was mega-sweet and awesome!

Wow, Drew is definitely confusing and even though she seems different now I'm inclined to agree with Edward though that something is still fishy there and her parents' absence seems remarkably well-timed. Whether Drew is Victoria or not, Victoria definitely seems to be getting closer to them. Glad they've got Charlie involved with what they know...and I, for one, loved the lemon! Can't wait for more...

Uh-oh! What did Portland PD find? Ugh, I really hate cliffies like that, lol. The shifting dynamics of the mystery that is Drew in this chapter were interesting. I'm still hanging with my theory that Carrie is Victoria, and Drew was initially in on the plan with her, but she'd fallen for Tommy and found that she actually likes Bella and Edward as well and wants out but is afraid of Carrie/Victoria. Yeah, I've put some thought into this.

Love the running joke with the vegetables and Edward's confusion about why Emmett keeps bringing them up and why Bella blushes everytime, lol. Definitely incentive for anyone that hasn't read Oral Lessons to run over and read it.

And speaking of outtakes, I'm thinking Edward's erotic dreams may make some pretty damn good outtakes as well, especially if they were enough to make him blush of front of the doc, lol.

Silly, happy Bella made me happy as well and I love them being scared of the wrath of the pixie at the beginning.

Hated to hear that you were sick, but glad you're better now (hopefully) and thanks for getting us this new chapter!!!

Things are looking up, yay! and the hunter has become the hunted, lol. Srsly, though Victoria and James are some sick, sick people. It's so sad to think that there are actually real people out there that are like them.

And OMG I cannot believe that Em actually came clean about his time inside the closet, and that definitely sounds kinda weird, but you know what I mean. Sometimes I gotta wonder if that boy has a death wish of some sort, lol. I was kinda surprised by Edward's lack of reaction, though looking back it may have just been that he was too scared of Bella to really react much to Emmett's tale. His interest in the activity is cute though.....Edward may develop a vegetable fetish with Bella, lol.

Another great chapter! Can't wait for more!

AWESOME! Normally lengthy waits for new chapters irriate me but I love this story so much that I can't even find it within myself to be irritated about waiting. It's so worth the wait! Besides, we readers do understand that writers have lives besides writing yummy new chapters for us, lol. And to be completely fair to you the wait wasn't too awful long, so don't worry about it! Of course though I do have to confess that when I got the email saying this story had been updated, I totally squealed with happiness.

The beginning of this chapter was incredible! It was soooo intimate and quite steamy without anything really steamy having to occur. Bella's insecurity and Edward's reassurance was just fantastic. And when goes "My Bella"----Eeeee!! The moment between them was great and then enters Alice! LOL! Loved that Bella was going to barricade the door against her.

"Oh, you’re a vampire?  Well I’m insane, so it’s all gravy, baby."   Totally my favorite line ever! I was laughing my ass off at that one. Too perfect!

And it was sweet when Bella's thoughts went all Hallmark cardy.....and even better when Tiny Voice called her on that shit, but secretly liked it too. Tiny Voice is officially my new hero, by the way. I've even pictured her entering into the story with a little blue cape and a nice little theme song. See, I told you I identify with Bella in this story.

Loved that Alice tripped Edward out the window and the reasons behind her doing so. Funny as hell! It was sweet that Bella got all concerned about him. And I loved it when she and Alice cracked up after Alice explained what had happened.

And then the mental visions....Edward without his shirt, all wet in the shower... *shudders*  I'm totally with Tiny Voice again....do whatever the hell it takes to trap him in the bathroom. Go in and barricade that door! Loved that Tiny V had her tool belt on ready to take care of that.

The little EPOV in the middle there was nice. Always great to hear from Edward! And he's smitten! Hehe! How cute. Write fluff anytime you feel like it, seriously, you're great at it!

And the last of it was honestly every bit as good as the beginning. Edward getting a little embarassed? Awww!!!! And them having a bet and Edward owing Alice a car. Loved Alice's reaction to that and Bella's suggestion of making it a yellow one! But that girl seriously needs to learn how to knock before she upsets Tiny V!   The ending was fab- I could just hear it now- No Alice, don't throw me out the window, too!...lol.

I really like the idea of really long chapters broke down into two or three updates so we get quicker updates. More Lucid Dreams is always a good thing! You've definitely become one of my top three fav ff authors! LOVED THIS CHAPTER AND LOVE THE STORY!!!!!!

When I saw this story had been updated again, I totally squealed in delight. I have missed Tiny Voice sooo sooo sooo much. It was just wonderful to hear from Tiny Voice once again....oh yeah, and the other characters too, I guess. ;D   And please don't apologize for the fluffiness cause I totally loved it. They need some nice fluffiness to counteract Bella's craziness and Edward's emoness, lol.

I loved Bella's childlike behavior at the beginning of the story. I think that innocent quality to her mind is probably one of the best things about it. Plus who doesn't love to stick your fingers in your ears and dance around singing loudly? Lol.

I also discovered just how wonderful it is that in this story Edward can get mental pictures from Bella. "Edward growled in response to my mental image." Hehe....she can get him all hot and bothered without moving or saying a word. You've got to appreciate that.

And painting on Edward Cullen...yum! Lucky Bella. There's just something hot about painting someone too....that'd be a great date idea actually. At least to me it would be, lol.

"Tiny Voice stood at my side, making lewd squeezy-hand gestures towards him. I don’t know what it is about him that turns me into some lust-ridden – Bella and Tiny Voice scoping out Edward's ass while he worked in the kitchen was definitely one of the highlights of this chapter and him knowing that Bella was looking at his ass just made it all that much better. Tiny Voice is still definitely my hero!

" I’d rather have Edward slathered in syrup any day-Edward dropped the fork as a low growl rumbled deep in his chest."  hehe...more benefits to Edward's mind-reading. Of course though who wouldn't want Edward slathered in syrup....yum again! :D

I'm so thrilled that Emmett is finally there. Rosalie not so much, but I love Emmett and his crazy antics. Him keeping the car from moving was really cute, as was his method for winning the race against Rose. I have a feeling that he and Bella will really get along.

Forks should be quite interesting. Can't wait for more! Terrific as always!