'The second the words left his mouth I knew I didn't want to leave without him.  He had given me a way out, but I didn't want it.  I wanted a family, but I wanted to be with Fred too.  I didn't know why, we weren't that close really; we had barely spoken before today.  I just needed to know that he was okay.'        In other circunstances, I would think he is her mate.  But, since Jasper didn't feel the corresponding vibes between them, I will stick with the friendship option, until proven otherwise.  Probably her first real friend.

  “There's something not right about this coven.  I know Jasper said Carlisle didn't change him, but he changed the others.  Don't you think they're all a bit odd?  I mean we don't know what sort of doctor this Carlisle is.  Maybe he's a psychiatric doctor and he's changing his patients.  That could explain their reaction to my comment to Alice.”        A psy...?  Heheh!!  I will grant Fred that, he has imagination.  His theory is completely off the mark, of course, but makes sense.        :-]

  “Hi, Bree.”  The trill, bubbly voice came through the receiver.  “Could I have a quick word with Fred?”        Oh, Liz!  A cliffie!  That was mean.  Now we will be on the edge till next update, eager to know what the pixie is up to.  ACK!!        :-P

Author's Response:

You've caught on to how I see Bree.  It's not unusual for children that grow up in an abusuve home to not have close friends.  She also longs for what seems on the surface to be a 'proper' family.  She feels she has a chance to have both.

Fred just thinks they're all a bit odd and is trying to find a logical reason for the way they choose to live.

Not too long 'til the next update.  Alice is not very patient.