“I’ll tell you what,” he said, turning back. “I liked this place a whole lot better when your family was the strangest thing here.” His eyes jerked toward Edward. “No offense intended, but a houseful of teenagers all raised by a couple as young as your folks just draws attention.” *giggles* I absolutely love that. It makes for a pretty perfect chapter ending :)
This chapter solidifies the fact that there should be more Charlie/Bella moments in fanfic - it was really, really well done.
I like that Bella's re-reading Count of Monte Cristo for the second time instead of an Austen book again. It's so much more original but still in line with her love of classic literature.
Another favorite line: “Please make an attempt to honor your first promise to me and keep yourself free from injury until I return.” I wouldn't have made the connection to her first visit to La Push on my own, but that line reminded me of it and it has great parallels to that scene in a way.
Oh, and I think Bella should definitely ask Edward's opinion of fish blood. Hee.
Author's Response: Ms. Juliet, once again (and I think for the second time in a row!) I owe you an apology for responding so late! I was forcing myself to stay away from Twlighted and just write, but I loved you review! They always seem to come at the most needed moments.
Yes, I am in agreement that Charlie needs some more facetime. All of that awkward emotional inavailability is so fun to play with! And I'm glad that you liked my book choice. I was all for Austen for a while, but after about my 12th fan fic, Bella reading Pride and Prejudice just got a little old. I thought it was about time she went for action and adventure instead of romance!
And I will admit that very, very, VERY far in the future, the fish blood question shall be answered, but lets add a little bit of (maybe) human blood, werewolf blood, and vampire venom into the fray first!
Thank you so much Juliet...your reviews help me every time!
