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Reviewer: FlSunshine Signed [Report This]
Date: 14 Dec 2010 12:12 AM Title: Chapter 7

love your story, Seth cracks me up.  And Edwards comment stupid angel.  LOL.  Quite interested to see hwere this goes.



Author's Response:
Hi again~
 
Well, I hope you are feeling a little better about things as we go forward? I thought it was really important to show them reconnect with each other and rediscover the love that has always been there, especially for Edward. And, really, who doesn't like sweet, needy, intense Edward?
 
Next chapter we see the beginning of his day at work and get some information that will be important as we go forward. I do promise light for the next few chapters as Edward and Isabella spend some time just rediscovering each other. Edward has a lot of work to do, hard work, too, and it is coming. I know you are anxious to get to the other characters, and I do assure you...they aren't too far away. Just hang in there with me, okay!?
 
I've had a few comments about wishing the chapters were longer. I know a lot of you are used to the monsters of The Path We Choose (and really, I was INSANE to ever do that...lol...no matter how much I love you all!) but this story has a much different pace and feel to it. I just write and stop where it feels natural. I will tell you Chapters 9 and 10 are much longer than any of the previous ones, so you can look forward to that!
 
I will be posting on my regular days over the holidays...but only if you guys promise to keep reviewing! I have the chapters already written to post so I don't want to make you wait for them. My little gift to you all for being such fabulous supporters of me and my story!
 
Okay, now for your next peek into Seth...and a brief glimpse of Carlisle and Esme.
 
Enjoy~
 
~~~~OOO~~~~OOO~~~~
 
"Seth?" Gideon questioned as he approached.
 
Gideon couldn't help but frown at his most favorite pupil as he watched him. Seth was worried, that much was obvious, but Gideon had been around Seth for a long time now so he knew it was more than that.
 
"Look," Seth said simply.
 
Being angels allowed their kind to observe many things at one time. It was just one of the many benefits of being an otherworldly creature. Of course, it was kind of what they were known for, too.
 
Gideon glanced in the direction Seth indicated and he couldn't help but smile at the scene in front of him. As he watched Edward and Isabella discuss having dinner with Emmett and Rosalie, Gideon flushed with pride at the steps young Edward had already taken. Sure there was so much left to do and in all reality they hadn't even touched on the most difficult things yet, but progress was progress nonetheless.
 
"Seth, you should be..." Gideon began but then his attention was focused on what Seth was looking at.
 
"Good morning, Es," Carlisle Cullen told his wife affectionately as he entered a kitchen in a house only a few miles away from that of Edward and Isabella.
 
It might as well have been on the other side of the country considering the distance between the occupants of the two homes.
 
"Morning, dear," Esme Cullen answered her husband as she placed a mug of coffee on the table in front of him. She kissed his cheek and then walked back to the counter to get his plate of breakfast.
 
Ironically, she'd fixed the same meal as her beloved daughter-in-law.
 
Once she had placed Carlisle's plate on the table and had retrieved her own and a glass of orange juice, they sat in a companionable silence while they ate...as they had done every morning since they'd been married.
 
A few minutes passed before Esme said, "Edward should have gotten home last night. I hope he had a safe flight."
 
Esme, along with the two heavenly observers, watched as Carlisle sighed deeply and then allowed his mouth to form a tight line. It was always the same whenever Edward's name was brought up, and had been for too many years to count. By this time it was an unconscious reaction, but the action spoke louder than words.
 
"Carlisle," Esme said in a resigned voice. She should have known better than to expect a different reaction from him when she mentioned Edward, but he was their son and she loved him. She knew Carlisle did as well. She just wanted things to be different.
 
So much time had passed; so many things had been left unsaid by all of them. Grief, misunderstandings, anger...all had festered and grown, unchecked; until the family was in the disarray it was in now. At this point, blame or who said what first didn't even matter. Esme wanted it fixed, and she wanted it fixed now. Enough was by God enough.
 
"Carlisle William Cullen," Esme said in a sharp, fierce voice causing him to slosh hot coffee onto his hand. "You know, for someone who was treated as an afterthought by his father, you would think you would try to be different with your own children," she said and then stood to carry their dishes to the sink.
 
"I'm having lunch with Emmett today," Carlisle answered lamely.
 
Esme turned her green eyes, the same one's Edward had inherited from her sister, and let them smolder at her obstinate husband. "That is not the son I am referring to, and you damn well know it. If something had happened to Edward on his flight home yesterday, just think how you would feel. I've lived for twenty years with the regret of not reconciling with my sister and there is not a day that goes by that I am not pained by that fact. I'd hate for you to have to live with the same regret, Carlisle."
 
With that, she turned and left the room, leaving Carlisle to ponder what she said. His heart did truly ache for his son and for the distance between the two; he just didn't know how to fix it. He didn't even know where to start.
 
The two unseen observers looked toward each other, both with the same pained expressions on their faces.
 
"So much hurt," Seth said as his heart beat painfully in his chest. While this assignment was one he had wanted, in fact he'd wanted it more than any other; it did not come without its own personal, painful reminders. Seth's life before he began his new one as an angel had many similarities to Edward's. Not exactly of course, but enough that it made it easier for Seth to understand Edward than anyone else.
 
"Yes, but so much forgiveness and love and joy when all is said and done," Gideon said quietly. "You can do this Seth, you must. Not just for Edward, but for all of them."
 
With that he took his leave while Seth continued to watch over the family that had come to mean so much to him.
 
~~~~OOO~~~~OOO~~~~
 
Well? What did you think? Seth has his work cut out for him, that is for sure. I'll continue to give you glimpses of things I'm not showing in the chapters themselves and before too long we'll get to Seth's story, too. So, as long as you all like getting the little peeks, I'll keep writing them. I want the story to focus on Edward and Isabella, but there are things happening in the background that are important, too.
 
Let me know what you thought of this if you want, or let me know if you have any questions. Send me an email or a PM...I promise I'll answer.

If you didn't get the bonus scene for chp 6 and you want it, send me an email! les_sh_16(@)yahoo(.)com
 
Or, find me on twitter...les_sh_16
 
See you Sunday with the next chapter. (Psst...for all you TPWC readers, the next outtake is done, watch your inbox for notification for when it posts!)
 
Hugs and Love,
Erin~ (les16)

Reviewer: But I am a good shot Signed [Report This]
Date: 12 Dec 2010 10:50 PM Title: Chapter 7

I love this story. It has a very fresh approach to their story. I can't wait to read more. Any chance I can see the Seth outtake?



Author's Response:
Hi again~
 
Well, I hope you are feeling a little better about things as we go forward? I thought it was really important to show them reconnect with each other and rediscover the love that has always been there, especially for Edward. And, really, who doesn't like sweet, needy, intense Edward?
 
Next chapter we see the beginning of his day at work and get some information that will be important as we go forward. I do promise light for the next few chapters as Edward and Isabella spend some time just rediscovering each other. Edward has a lot of work to do, hard work, too, and it is coming. I know you are anxious to get to the other characters, and I do assure you...they aren't too far away. Just hang in there with me, okay!?
 
I've had a few comments about wishing the chapters were longer. I know a lot of you are used to the monsters of The Path We Choose (and really, I was INSANE to ever do that...lol...no matter how much I love you all!) but this story has a much different pace and feel to it. I just write and stop where it feels natural. I will tell you Chapters 9 and 10 are much longer than any of the previous ones, so you can look forward to that!
 
I will be posting on my regular days over the holidays...but only if you guys promise to keep reviewing! I have the chapters already written to post so I don't want to make you wait for them. My little gift to you all for being such fabulous supporters of me and my story!
 
Okay, now for your next peek into Seth...and a brief glimpse of Carlisle and Esme.
 
Enjoy~
 
~~~~OOO~~~~OOO~~~~
 
"Seth?" Gideon questioned as he approached.
 
Gideon couldn't help but frown at his most favorite pupil as he watched him. Seth was worried, that much was obvious, but Gideon had been around Seth for a long time now so he knew it was more than that.
 
"Look," Seth said simply.
 
Being angels allowed their kind to observe many things at one time. It was just one of the many benefits of being an otherworldly creature. Of course, it was kind of what they were known for, too.
 
Gideon glanced in the direction Seth indicated and he couldn't help but smile at the scene in front of him. As he watched Edward and Isabella discuss having dinner with Emmett and Rosalie, Gideon flushed with pride at the steps young Edward had already taken. Sure there was so much left to do and in all reality they hadn't even touched on the most difficult things yet, but progress was progress nonetheless.
 
"Seth, you should be..." Gideon began but then his attention was focused on what Seth was looking at.
 
"Good morning, Es," Carlisle Cullen told his wife affectionately as he entered a kitchen in a house only a few miles away from that of Edward and Isabella.
 
It might as well have been on the other side of the country considering the distance between the occupants of the two homes.
 
"Morning, dear," Esme Cullen answered her husband as she placed a mug of coffee on the table in front of him. She kissed his cheek and then walked back to the counter to get his plate of breakfast.
 
Ironically, she'd fixed the same meal as her beloved daughter-in-law.
 
Once she had placed Carlisle's plate on the table and had retrieved her own and a glass of orange juice, they sat in a companionable silence while they ate...as they had done every morning since they'd been married.
 
A few minutes passed before Esme said, "Edward should have gotten home last night. I hope he had a safe flight."
 
Esme, along with the two heavenly observers, watched as Carlisle sighed deeply and then allowed his mouth to form a tight line. It was always the same whenever Edward's name was brought up, and had been for too many years to count. By this time it was an unconscious reaction, but the action spoke louder than words.
 
"Carlisle," Esme said in a resigned voice. She should have known better than to expect a different reaction from him when she mentioned Edward, but he was their son and she loved him. She knew Carlisle did as well. She just wanted things to be different.
 
So much time had passed; so many things had been left unsaid by all of them. Grief, misunderstandings, anger...all had festered and grown, unchecked; until the family was in the disarray it was in now. At this point, blame or who said what first didn't even matter. Esme wanted it fixed, and she wanted it fixed now. Enough was by God enough.
 
"Carlisle William Cullen," Esme said in a sharp, fierce voice causing him to slosh hot coffee onto his hand. "You know, for someone who was treated as an afterthought by his father, you would think you would try to be different with your own children," she said and then stood to carry their dishes to the sink.
 
"I'm having lunch with Emmett today," Carlisle answered lamely.
 
Esme turned her green eyes, the same one's Edward had inherited from her sister, and let them smolder at her obstinate husband. "That is not the son I am referring to, and you damn well know it. If something had happened to Edward on his flight home yesterday, just think how you would feel. I've lived for twenty years with the regret of not reconciling with my sister and there is not a day that goes by that I am not pained by that fact. I'd hate for you to have to live with the same regret, Carlisle."
 
With that, she turned and left the room, leaving Carlisle to ponder what she said. His heart did truly ache for his son and for the distance between the two; he just didn't know how to fix it. He didn't even know where to start.
 
The two unseen observers looked toward each other, both with the same pained expressions on their faces.
 
"So much hurt," Seth said as his heart beat painfully in his chest. While this assignment was one he had wanted, in fact he'd wanted it more than any other; it did not come without its own personal, painful reminders. Seth's life before he began his new one as an angel had many similarities to Edward's. Not exactly of course, but enough that it made it easier for Seth to understand Edward than anyone else.
 
"Yes, but so much forgiveness and love and joy when all is said and done," Gideon said quietly. "You can do this Seth, you must. Not just for Edward, but for all of them."
 
With that he took his leave while Seth continued to watch over the family that had come to mean so much to him.
 
~~~~OOO~~~~OOO~~~~
 
Well? What did you think? Seth has his work cut out for him, that is for sure. I'll continue to give you glimpses of things I'm not showing in the chapters themselves and before too long we'll get to Seth's story, too. So, as long as you all like getting the little peeks, I'll keep writing them. I want the story to focus on Edward and Isabella, but there are things happening in the background that are important, too.
 
Let me know what you thought of this if you want, or let me know if you have any questions. Send me an email or a PM...I promise I'll answer.

If you didn't get the bonus scene for Chp 6, send me an email~ les_sh_16(@)yahoo(.)com

Or, find me on twitter...les_sh_16
 
See you Sunday with the next chapter. (Psst...for all you TPWC readers, the next outtake is done, watch your inbox for notification for when it posts!)
 
Hugs and Love,
Erin~ (les16)

Reviewer: deecie72 Signed starstarstarstarstar [Report This]
Date: 12 Dec 2010 10:21 PM Title: Chapter 7

i love this story!  great chapter - spent all day looking forward to its posting.  so much hope for edward...

on another note, how do i get my teasers?  i reveiwed last week but didn't get my outtake on seth...and i've subscribed to your awesome blog, so what am i missing?

can't wait for next week!

 

 



Author's Response:
Hi again~
 
Well, I hope you are feeling a little better about things as we go forward? I thought it was really important to show them reconnect with each other and rediscover the love that has always been there, especially for Edward. And, really, who doesn't like sweet, needy, intense Edward?
 
Next chapter we see the beginning of his day at work and get some information that will be important as we go forward. I do promise light for the next few chapters as Edward and Isabella spend some time just rediscovering each other. Edward has a lot of work to do, hard work, too, and it is coming. I know you are anxious to get to the other characters, and I do assure you...they aren't too far away. Just hang in there with me, okay!?
 
I've had a few comments about wishing the chapters were longer. I know a lot of you are used to the monsters of The Path We Choose (and really, I was INSANE to ever do that...lol...no matter how much I love you all!) but this story has a much different pace and feel to it. I just write and stop where it feels natural. I will tell you Chapters 9 and 10 are much longer than any of the previous ones, so you can look forward to that!
 
I will be posting on my regular days over the holidays...but only if you guys promise to keep reviewing! I have the chapters already written to post so I don't want to make you wait for them. My little gift to you all for being such fabulous supporters of me and my story!
 
Okay, now for your next peek into Seth...and a brief glimpse of Carlisle and Esme.
 
Enjoy~
 
~~~~OOO~~~~OOO~~~~
 
"Seth?" Gideon questioned as he approached.
 
Gideon couldn't help but frown at his most favorite pupil as he watched him. Seth was worried, that much was obvious, but Gideon had been around Seth for a long time now so he knew it was more than that.
 
"Look," Seth said simply.
 
Being angels allowed their kind to observe many things at one time. It was just one of the many benefits of being an otherworldly creature. Of course, it was kind of what they were known for, too.
 
Gideon glanced in the direction Seth indicated and he couldn't help but smile at the scene in front of him. As he watched Edward and Isabella discuss having dinner with Emmett and Rosalie, Gideon flushed with pride at the steps young Edward had already taken. Sure there was so much left to do and in all reality they hadn't even touched on the most difficult things yet, but progress was progress nonetheless.
 
"Seth, you should be..." Gideon began but then his attention was focused on what Seth was looking at.
 
"Good morning, Es," Carlisle Cullen told his wife affectionately as he entered a kitchen in a house only a few miles away from that of Edward and Isabella.
 
It might as well have been on the other side of the country considering the distance between the occupants of the two homes.
 
"Morning, dear," Esme Cullen answered her husband as she placed a mug of coffee on the table in front of him. She kissed his cheek and then walked back to the counter to get his plate of breakfast.
 
Ironically, she'd fixed the same meal as her beloved daughter-in-law.
 
Once she had placed Carlisle's plate on the table and had retrieved her own and a glass of orange juice, they sat in a companionable silence while they ate...as they had done every morning since they'd been married.
 
A few minutes passed before Esme said, "Edward should have gotten home last night. I hope he had a safe flight."
 
Esme, along with the two heavenly observers, watched as Carlisle sighed deeply and then allowed his mouth to form a tight line. It was always the same whenever Edward's name was brought up, and had been for too many years to count. By this time it was an unconscious reaction, but the action spoke louder than words.
 
"Carlisle," Esme said in a resigned voice. She should have known better than to expect a different reaction from him when she mentioned Edward, but he was their son and she loved him. She knew Carlisle did as well. She just wanted things to be different.
 
So much time had passed; so many things had been left unsaid by all of them. Grief, misunderstandings, anger...all had festered and grown, unchecked; until the family was in the disarray it was in now. At this point, blame or who said what first didn't even matter. Esme wanted it fixed, and she wanted it fixed now. Enough was by God enough.
 
"Carlisle William Cullen," Esme said in a sharp, fierce voice causing him to slosh hot coffee onto his hand. "You know, for someone who was treated as an afterthought by his father, you would think you would try to be different with your own children," she said and then stood to carry their dishes to the sink.
 
"I'm having lunch with Emmett today," Carlisle answered lamely.
 
Esme turned her green eyes, the same one's Edward had inherited from her sister, and let them smolder at her obstinate husband. "That is not the son I am referring to, and you damn well know it. If something had happened to Edward on his flight home yesterday, just think how you would feel. I've lived for twenty years with the regret of not reconciling with my sister and there is not a day that goes by that I am not pained by that fact. I'd hate for you to have to live with the same regret, Carlisle."
 
With that, she turned and left the room, leaving Carlisle to ponder what she said. His heart did truly ache for his son and for the distance between the two; he just didn't know how to fix it. He didn't even know where to start.
 
The two unseen observers looked toward each other, both with the same pained expressions on their faces.
 
"So much hurt," Seth said as his heart beat painfully in his chest. While this assignment was one he had wanted, in fact he'd wanted it more than any other; it did not come without its own personal, painful reminders. Seth's life before he began his new one as an angel had many similarities to Edward's. Not exactly of course, but enough that it made it easier for Seth to understand Edward than anyone else.
 
"Yes, but so much forgiveness and love and joy when all is said and done," Gideon said quietly. "You can do this Seth, you must. Not just for Edward, but for all of them."
 
With that he took his leave while Seth continued to watch over the family that had come to mean so much to him.
 
~~~~OOO~~~~OOO~~~~
 
Well? What did you think? Seth has his work cut out for him, that is for sure. I'll continue to give you glimpses of things I'm not showing in the chapters themselves and before too long we'll get to Seth's story, too. So, as long as you all like getting the little peeks, I'll keep writing them. I want the story to focus on Edward and Isabella, but there are things happening in the background that are important, too.
 
Let me know what you thought of this if you want, or let me know if you have any questions. Send me an email or a PM...I promise I'll answer.

If you didn't get the bonus scene for chapter 6, send me an email~ les_sh_16(@)yahoo(.)com
 
Or, find me on twitter...les_sh_16
 
See you Sunday with the next chapter. (Psst...for all you TPWC readers, the next outtake is done, watch your inbox for notification for when it posts!)
 
Hugs and Love,
Erin~ (les16)

Reviewer: DrHannibalLedford Signed [Report This]
Date: 12 Dec 2010 10:15 PM Title: Chapter 7

Fantastic story! The more I read of this piece, the more I find myself hoping that Edward will be granted a reprieve...not for his sake so much, but for Isabella's. Poor dear, she just got her Edward back. 

Anyway, this is one of my very favorite stories so, PLEASE, keep up the fantastic work!! 

~Doc

 



Author's Response:
Hi again~
 
Well, I hope you are feeling a little better about things as we go forward? I thought it was really important to show them reconnect with each other and rediscover the love that has always been there, especially for Edward. And, really, who doesn't like sweet, needy, intense Edward?
 
Next chapter we see the beginning of his day at work and get some information that will be important as we go forward. I do promise light for the next few chapters as Edward and Isabella spend some time just rediscovering each other. Edward has a lot of work to do, hard work, too, and it is coming. I know you are anxious to get to the other characters, and I do assure you...they aren't too far away. Just hang in there with me, okay!?
 
I've had a few comments about wishing the chapters were longer. I know a lot of you are used to the monsters of The Path We Choose (and really, I was INSANE to ever do that...lol...no matter how much I love you all!) but this story has a much different pace and feel to it. I just write and stop where it feels natural. I will tell you Chapters 9 and 10 are much longer than any of the previous ones, so you can look forward to that!
 
I will be posting on my regular days over the holidays...but only if you guys promise to keep reviewing! I have the chapters already written to post so I don't want to make you wait for them. My little gift to you all for being such fabulous supporters of me and my story!
 
Okay, now for your next peek into Seth...and a brief glimpse of Carlisle and Esme.
 
Enjoy~
 
~~~~OOO~~~~OOO~~~~
 
"Seth?" Gideon questioned as he approached.
 
Gideon couldn't help but frown at his most favorite pupil as he watched him. Seth was worried, that much was obvious, but Gideon had been around Seth for a long time now so he knew it was more than that.
 
"Look," Seth said simply.
 
Being angels allowed their kind to observe many things at one time. It was just one of the many benefits of being an otherworldly creature. Of course, it was kind of what they were known for, too.
 
Gideon glanced in the direction Seth indicated and he couldn't help but smile at the scene in front of him. As he watched Edward and Isabella discuss having dinner with Emmett and Rosalie, Gideon flushed with pride at the steps young Edward had already taken. Sure there was so much left to do and in all reality they hadn't even touched on the most difficult things yet, but progress was progress nonetheless.
 
"Seth, you should be..." Gideon began but then his attention was focused on what Seth was looking at.
 
"Good morning, Es," Carlisle Cullen told his wife affectionately as he entered a kitchen in a house only a few miles away from that of Edward and Isabella.
 
It might as well have been on the other side of the country considering the distance between the occupants of the two homes.
 
"Morning, dear," Esme Cullen answered her husband as she placed a mug of coffee on the table in front of him. She kissed his cheek and then walked back to the counter to get his plate of breakfast.
 
Ironically, she'd fixed the same meal as her beloved daughter-in-law.
 
Once she had placed Carlisle's plate on the table and had retrieved her own and a glass of orange juice, they sat in a companionable silence while they ate...as they had done every morning since they'd been married.
 
A few minutes passed before Esme said, "Edward should have gotten home last night. I hope he had a safe flight."
 
Esme, along with the two heavenly observers, watched as Carlisle sighed deeply and then allowed his mouth to form a tight line. It was always the same whenever Edward's name was brought up, and had been for too many years to count. By this time it was an unconscious reaction, but the action spoke louder than words.
 
"Carlisle," Esme said in a resigned voice. She should have known better than to expect a different reaction from him when she mentioned Edward, but he was their son and she loved him. She knew Carlisle did as well. She just wanted things to be different.
 
So much time had passed; so many things had been left unsaid by all of them. Grief, misunderstandings, anger...all had festered and grown, unchecked; until the family was in the disarray it was in now. At this point, blame or who said what first didn't even matter. Esme wanted it fixed, and she wanted it fixed now. Enough was by God enough.
 
"Carlisle William Cullen," Esme said in a sharp, fierce voice causing him to slosh hot coffee onto his hand. "You know, for someone who was treated as an afterthought by his father, you would think you would try to be different with your own children," she said and then stood to carry their dishes to the sink.
 
"I'm having lunch with Emmett today," Carlisle answered lamely.
 
Esme turned her green eyes, the same one's Edward had inherited from her sister, and let them smolder at her obstinate husband. "That is not the son I am referring to, and you damn well know it. If something had happened to Edward on his flight home yesterday, just think how you would feel. I've lived for twenty years with the regret of not reconciling with my sister and there is not a day that goes by that I am not pained by that fact. I'd hate for you to have to live with the same regret, Carlisle."
 
With that, she turned and left the room, leaving Carlisle to ponder what she said. His heart did truly ache for his son and for the distance between the two; he just didn't know how to fix it. He didn't even know where to start.
 
The two unseen observers looked toward each other, both with the same pained expressions on their faces.
 
"So much hurt," Seth said as his heart beat painfully in his chest. While this assignment was one he had wanted, in fact he'd wanted it more than any other; it did not come without its own personal, painful reminders. Seth's life before he began his new one as an angel had many similarities to Edward's. Not exactly of course, but enough that it made it easier for Seth to understand Edward than anyone else.
 
"Yes, but so much forgiveness and love and joy when all is said and done," Gideon said quietly. "You can do this Seth, you must. Not just for Edward, but for all of them."
 
With that he took his leave while Seth continued to watch over the family that had come to mean so much to him.
 
~~~~OOO~~~~OOO~~~~
 
Well? What did you think? Seth has his work cut out for him, that is for sure. I'll continue to give you glimpses of things I'm not showing in the chapters themselves and before too long we'll get to Seth's story, too. So, as long as you all like getting the little peeks, I'll keep writing them. I want the story to focus on Edward and Isabella, but there are things happening in the background that are important, too.
 
Let me know what you thought of this if you want, or let me know if you have any questions. Send me an email or a PM...I promise I'll answer.

If you didn't get the bonus scene for chapter 6, send me an email~ les_sh_16(@)yahoo(.)com
 
Or, find me on twitter...les_sh_16
 
See you Sunday with the next chapter. (Psst...for all you TPWC readers, the next outtake is done, watch your inbox for notification for when it posts!)
 
Hugs and Love,
Erin~ (les16)

Reviewer: Coleen561 Signed starstarstarstarstar [Report This]
Date: 12 Dec 2010 9:37 PM Title: Chapter 7

This was a very sweet chapter and Isabella really seems to have it together and she knows exactly how to handle Edward without pushing him too much.

Does Isabella have any issues to work through that will affect her relationship with Edward?



Author's Response:
Hi Coleen~
 
Well, I hope you are feeling a little better about things as we go forward? I thought it was really important to show them reconnect with each other and rediscover the love that has always been there, especially for Edward. And, really, who doesn't like sweet, needy, intense Edward?
 
Next chapter we see the beginning of his day at work and get some information that will be important as we go forward. I do promise light for the next few chapters as Edward and Isabella spend some time just rediscovering each other. Edward has a lot of work to do, hard work, too, and it is coming. I know you are anxious to get to the other characters, and I do assure you...they aren't too far away. Just hang in there with me, okay!?
 
I've had a few comments about wishing the chapters were longer. I know a lot of you are used to the monsters of The Path We Choose (and really, I was INSANE to ever do that...lol...no matter how much I love you all!) but this story has a much different pace and feel to it. I just write and stop where it feels natural. I will tell you Chapters 9 and 10 are much longer than any of the previous ones, so you can look forward to that!
 
I will be posting on my regular days over the holidays...but only if you guys promise to keep reviewing! I have the chapters already written to post so I don't want to make you wait for them. My little gift to you all for being such fabulous supporters of me and my story!
 
Okay, now for your next peek into Seth...and a brief glimpse of Carlisle and Esme.
 
Enjoy~
 
~~~~OOO~~~~OOO~~~~
 
"Seth?" Gideon questioned as he approached.
 
Gideon couldn't help but frown at his most favorite pupil as he watched him. Seth was worried, that much was obvious, but Gideon had been around Seth for a long time now so he knew it was more than that.
 
"Look," Seth said simply.
 
Being angels allowed their kind to observe many things at one time. It was just one of the many benefits of being an otherworldly creature. Of course, it was kind of what they were known for, too.
 
Gideon glanced in the direction Seth indicated and he couldn't help but smile at the scene in front of him. As he watched Edward and Isabella discuss having dinner with Emmett and Rosalie, Gideon flushed with pride at the steps young Edward had already taken. Sure there was so much left to do and in all reality they hadn't even touched on the most difficult things yet, but progress was progress nonetheless.
 
"Seth, you should be..." Gideon began but then his attention was focused on what Seth was looking at.
 
"Good morning, Es," Carlisle Cullen told his wife affectionately as he entered a kitchen in a house only a few miles away from that of Edward and Isabella.
 
It might as well have been on the other side of the country considering the distance between the occupants of the two homes.
 
"Morning, dear," Esme Cullen answered her husband as she placed a mug of coffee on the table in front of him. She kissed his cheek and then walked back to the counter to get his plate of breakfast.
 
Ironically, she'd fixed the same meal as her beloved daughter-in-law.
 
Once she had placed Carlisle's plate on the table and had retrieved her own and a glass of orange juice, they sat in a companionable silence while they ate...as they had done every morning since they'd been married.
 
A few minutes passed before Esme said, "Edward should have gotten home last night. I hope he had a safe flight."
 
Esme, along with the two heavenly observers, watched as Carlisle sighed deeply and then allowed his mouth to form a tight line. It was always the same whenever Edward's name was brought up, and had been for too many years to count. By this time it was an unconscious reaction, but the action spoke louder than words.
 
"Carlisle," Esme said in a resigned voice. She should have known better than to expect a different reaction from him when she mentioned Edward, but he was their son and she loved him. She knew Carlisle did as well. She just wanted things to be different.
 
So much time had passed; so many things had been left unsaid by all of them. Grief, misunderstandings, anger...all had festered and grown, unchecked; until the family was in the disarray it was in now. At this point, blame or who said what first didn't even matter. Esme wanted it fixed, and she wanted it fixed now. Enough was by God enough.
 
"Carlisle William Cullen," Esme said in a sharp, fierce voice causing him to slosh hot coffee onto his hand. "You know, for someone who was treated as an afterthought by his father, you would think you would try to be different with your own children," she said and then stood to carry their dishes to the sink.
 
"I'm having lunch with Emmett today," Carlisle answered lamely.
 
Esme turned her green eyes, the same one's Edward had inherited from her sister, and let them smolder at her obstinate husband. "That is not the son I am referring to, and you damn well know it. If something had happened to Edward on his flight home yesterday, just think how you would feel. I've lived for twenty years with the regret of not reconciling with my sister and there is not a day that goes by that I am not pained by that fact. I'd hate for you to have to live with the same regret, Carlisle."
 
With that, she turned and left the room, leaving Carlisle to ponder what she said. His heart did truly ache for his son and for the distance between the two; he just didn't know how to fix it. He didn't even know where to start.
 
The two unseen observers looked toward each other, both with the same pained expressions on their faces.
 
"So much hurt," Seth said as his heart beat painfully in his chest. While this assignment was one he had wanted, in fact he'd wanted it more than any other; it did not come without its own personal, painful reminders. Seth's life before he began his new one as an angel had many similarities to Edward's. Not exactly of course, but enough that it made it easier for Seth to understand Edward than anyone else.
 
"Yes, but so much forgiveness and love and joy when all is said and done," Gideon said quietly. "You can do this Seth, you must. Not just for Edward, but for all of them."
 
With that he took his leave while Seth continued to watch over the family that had come to mean so much to him.
 
~~~~OOO~~~~OOO~~~~
 
Well? What did you think? Seth has his work cut out for him, that is for sure. I'll continue to give you glimpses of things I'm not showing in the chapters themselves and before too long we'll get to Seth's story, too. So, as long as you all like getting the little peeks, I'll keep writing them. I want the story to focus on Edward and Isabella, but there are things happening in the background that are important, too.
 
Let me know what you thought of this if you want, or let me know if you have any questions. Send me an email or a PM...I promise I'll answer.

If you didn't get the bonus scene for chapter 6, send me an email~ les_sh_16(@)yahoo(.)com
 
Or, find me on twitter...les_sh_16
 
See you Sunday with the next chapter. (Psst...for all you TPWC readers, the next outtake is done, watch your inbox for notification for when it posts!)
 
Hugs and Love,
Erin~ (les16)

Reviewer: lanigirl96003 Signed [Report This]
Date: 12 Dec 2010 8:01 PM Title: Chapter 7

well im happy hes moving in the right direction! keep the updates comming



Author's Response:
Hi again~
 
Well, I hope you are feeling a little better about things as we go forward? I thought it was really important to show them reconnect with each other and rediscover the love that has always been there, especially for Edward. And, really, who doesn't like sweet, needy, intense Edward?
 
Next chapter we see the beginning of his day at work and get some information that will be important as we go forward. I do promise light for the next few chapters as Edward and Isabella spend some time just rediscovering each other. Edward has a lot of work to do, hard work, too, and it is coming. I know you are anxious to get to the other characters, and I do assure you...they aren't too far away. Just hang in there with me, okay!?
 
I've had a few comments about wishing the chapters were longer. I know a lot of you are used to the monsters of The Path We Choose (and really, I was INSANE to ever do that...lol...no matter how much I love you all!) but this story has a much different pace and feel to it. I just write and stop where it feels natural. I will tell you Chapters 9 and 10 are much longer than any of the previous ones, so you can look forward to that!
 
I will be posting on my regular days over the holidays...but only if you guys promise to keep reviewing! I have the chapters already written to post so I don't want to make you wait for them. My little gift to you all for being such fabulous supporters of me and my story!
 
Okay, now for your next peek into Seth...and a brief glimpse of Carlisle and Esme.
 
Enjoy~
 
~~~~OOO~~~~OOO~~~~
 
"Seth?" Gideon questioned as he approached.
 
Gideon couldn't help but frown at his most favorite pupil as he watched him. Seth was worried, that much was obvious, but Gideon had been around Seth for a long time now so he knew it was more than that.
 
"Look," Seth said simply.
 
Being angels allowed their kind to observe many things at one time. It was just one of the many benefits of being an otherworldly creature. Of course, it was kind of what they were known for, too.
 
Gideon glanced in the direction Seth indicated and he couldn't help but smile at the scene in front of him. As he watched Edward and Isabella discuss having dinner with Emmett and Rosalie, Gideon flushed with pride at the steps young Edward had already taken. Sure there was so much left to do and in all reality they hadn't even touched on the most difficult things yet, but progress was progress nonetheless.
 
"Seth, you should be..." Gideon began but then his attention was focused on what Seth was looking at.
 
"Good morning, Es," Carlisle Cullen told his wife affectionately as he entered a kitchen in a house only a few miles away from that of Edward and Isabella.
 
It might as well have been on the other side of the country considering the distance between the occupants of the two homes.
 
"Morning, dear," Esme Cullen answered her husband as she placed a mug of coffee on the table in front of him. She kissed his cheek and then walked back to the counter to get his plate of breakfast.
 
Ironically, she'd fixed the same meal as her beloved daughter-in-law.
 
Once she had placed Carlisle's plate on the table and had retrieved her own and a glass of orange juice, they sat in a companionable silence while they ate...as they had done every morning since they'd been married.
 
A few minutes passed before Esme said, "Edward should have gotten home last night. I hope he had a safe flight."
 
Esme, along with the two heavenly observers, watched as Carlisle sighed deeply and then allowed his mouth to form a tight line. It was always the same whenever Edward's name was brought up, and had been for too many years to count. By this time it was an unconscious reaction, but the action spoke louder than words.
 
"Carlisle," Esme said in a resigned voice. She should have known better than to expect a different reaction from him when she mentioned Edward, but he was their son and she loved him. She knew Carlisle did as well. She just wanted things to be different.
 
So much time had passed; so many things had been left unsaid by all of them. Grief, misunderstandings, anger...all had festered and grown, unchecked; until the family was in the disarray it was in now. At this point, blame or who said what first didn't even matter. Esme wanted it fixed, and she wanted it fixed now. Enough was by God enough.
 
"Carlisle William Cullen," Esme said in a sharp, fierce voice causing him to slosh hot coffee onto his hand. "You know, for someone who was treated as an afterthought by his father, you would think you would try to be different with your own children," she said and then stood to carry their dishes to the sink.
 
"I'm having lunch with Emmett today," Carlisle answered lamely.
 
Esme turned her green eyes, the same one's Edward had inherited from her sister, and let them smolder at her obstinate husband. "That is not the son I am referring to, and you damn well know it. If something had happened to Edward on his flight home yesterday, just think how you would feel. I've lived for twenty years with the regret of not reconciling with my sister and there is not a day that goes by that I am not pained by that fact. I'd hate for you to have to live with the same regret, Carlisle."
 
With that, she turned and left the room, leaving Carlisle to ponder what she said. His heart did truly ache for his son and for the distance between the two; he just didn't know how to fix it. He didn't even know where to start.
 
The two unseen observers looked toward each other, both with the same pained expressions on their faces.
 
"So much hurt," Seth said as his heart beat painfully in his chest. While this assignment was one he had wanted, in fact he'd wanted it more than any other; it did not come without its own personal, painful reminders. Seth's life before he began his new one as an angel had many similarities to Edward's. Not exactly of course, but enough that it made it easier for Seth to understand Edward than anyone else.
 
"Yes, but so much forgiveness and love and joy when all is said and done," Gideon said quietly. "You can do this Seth, you must. Not just for Edward, but for all of them."
 
With that he took his leave while Seth continued to watch over the family that had come to mean so much to him.
 
~~~~OOO~~~~OOO~~~~
 
Well? What did you think? Seth has his work cut out for him, that is for sure. I'll continue to give you glimpses of things I'm not showing in the chapters themselves and before too long we'll get to Seth's story, too. So, as long as you all like getting the little peeks, I'll keep writing them. I want the story to focus on Edward and Isabella, but there are things happening in the background that are important, too.
 
Let me know what you thought of this if you want, or let me know if you have any questions. Send me an email or a PM...I promise I'll answer.

If you didn't get the bonus scene for Chapter 6, send me an email~ les_sh_16(@)yahoo(.)com
 
Or, find me on twitter...les_sh_16
 
See you Sunday with the next chapter. (Psst...for all you TPWC readers, the next outtake is done, watch your inbox for notification for when it posts!)
 
Hugs and Love,
Erin~ (les16)

Reviewer: theladykt Signed [Report This]
Date: 12 Dec 2010 6:50 PM Title: Chapter 7

GReat chapter hun.   Cant wait to see the next chapter and the meeting's interaction.



Author's Response:
Hi again~
 
Well, I hope you are feeling a little better about things as we go forward? I thought it was really important to show them reconnect with each other and rediscover the love that has always been there, especially for Edward. And, really, who doesn't like sweet, needy, intense Edward?
 
Next chapter we see the beginning of his day at work and get some information that will be important as we go forward. I do promise light for the next few chapters as Edward and Isabella spend some time just rediscovering each other. Edward has a lot of work to do, hard work, too, and it is coming. I know you are anxious to get to the other characters, and I do assure you...they aren't too far away. Just hang in there with me, okay!?
 
I've had a few comments about wishing the chapters were longer. I know a lot of you are used to the monsters of The Path We Choose (and really, I was INSANE to ever do that...lol...no matter how much I love you all!) but this story has a much different pace and feel to it. I just write and stop where it feels natural. I will tell you Chapters 9 and 10 are much longer than any of the previous ones, so you can look forward to that!
 
I will be posting on my regular days over the holidays...but only if you guys promise to keep reviewing! I have the chapters already written to post so I don't want to make you wait for them. My little gift to you all for being such fabulous supporters of me and my story!
 
Okay, now for your next peek into Seth...and a brief glimpse of Carlisle and Esme.
 
Enjoy~
 
~~~~OOO~~~~OOO~~~~
 
"Seth?" Gideon questioned as he approached.
 
Gideon couldn't help but frown at his most favorite pupil as he watched him. Seth was worried, that much was obvious, but Gideon had been around Seth for a long time now so he knew it was more than that.
 
"Look," Seth said simply.
 
Being angels allowed their kind to observe many things at one time. It was just one of the many benefits of being an otherworldly creature. Of course, it was kind of what they were known for, too.
 
Gideon glanced in the direction Seth indicated and he couldn't help but smile at the scene in front of him. As he watched Edward and Isabella discuss having dinner with Emmett and Rosalie, Gideon flushed with pride at the steps young Edward had already taken. Sure there was so much left to do and in all reality they hadn't even touched on the most difficult things yet, but progress was progress nonetheless.
 
"Seth, you should be..." Gideon began but then his attention was focused on what Seth was looking at.
 
"Good morning, Es," Carlisle Cullen told his wife affectionately as he entered a kitchen in a house only a few miles away from that of Edward and Isabella.
 
It might as well have been on the other side of the country considering the distance between the occupants of the two homes.
 
"Morning, dear," Esme Cullen answered her husband as she placed a mug of coffee on the table in front of him. She kissed his cheek and then walked back to the counter to get his plate of breakfast.
 
Ironically, she'd fixed the same meal as her beloved daughter-in-law.
 
Once she had placed Carlisle's plate on the table and had retrieved her own and a glass of orange juice, they sat in a companionable silence while they ate...as they had done every morning since they'd been married.
 
A few minutes passed before Esme said, "Edward should have gotten home last night. I hope he had a safe flight."
 
Esme, along with the two heavenly observers, watched as Carlisle sighed deeply and then allowed his mouth to form a tight line. It was always the same whenever Edward's name was brought up, and had been for too many years to count. By this time it was an unconscious reaction, but the action spoke louder than words.
 
"Carlisle," Esme said in a resigned voice. She should have known better than to expect a different reaction from him when she mentioned Edward, but he was their son and she loved him. She knew Carlisle did as well. She just wanted things to be different.
 
So much time had passed; so many things had been left unsaid by all of them. Grief, misunderstandings, anger...all had festered and grown, unchecked; until the family was in the disarray it was in now. At this point, blame or who said what first didn't even matter. Esme wanted it fixed, and she wanted it fixed now. Enough was by God enough.
 
"Carlisle William Cullen," Esme said in a sharp, fierce voice causing him to slosh hot coffee onto his hand. "You know, for someone who was treated as an afterthought by his father, you would think you would try to be different with your own children," she said and then stood to carry their dishes to the sink.
 
"I'm having lunch with Emmett today," Carlisle answered lamely.
 
Esme turned her green eyes, the same one's Edward had inherited from her sister, and let them smolder at her obstinate husband. "That is not the son I am referring to, and you damn well know it. If something had happened to Edward on his flight home yesterday, just think how you would feel. I've lived for twenty years with the regret of not reconciling with my sister and there is not a day that goes by that I am not pained by that fact. I'd hate for you to have to live with the same regret, Carlisle."
 
With that, she turned and left the room, leaving Carlisle to ponder what she said. His heart did truly ache for his son and for the distance between the two; he just didn't know how to fix it. He didn't even know where to start.
 
The two unseen observers looked toward each other, both with the same pained expressions on their faces.
 
"So much hurt," Seth said as his heart beat painfully in his chest. While this assignment was one he had wanted, in fact he'd wanted it more than any other; it did not come without its own personal, painful reminders. Seth's life before he began his new one as an angel had many similarities to Edward's. Not exactly of course, but enough that it made it easier for Seth to understand Edward than anyone else.
 
"Yes, but so much forgiveness and love and joy when all is said and done," Gideon said quietly. "You can do this Seth, you must. Not just for Edward, but for all of them."
 
With that he took his leave while Seth continued to watch over the family that had come to mean so much to him.
 
~~~~OOO~~~~OOO~~~~
 
Well? What did you think? Seth has his work cut out for him, that is for sure. I'll continue to give you glimpses of things I'm not showing in the chapters themselves and before too long we'll get to Seth's story, too. So, as long as you all like getting the little peeks, I'll keep writing them. I want the story to focus on Edward and Isabella, but there are things happening in the background that are important, too.
 
Let me know what you thought of this if you want, or let me know if you have any questions. Send me an email or a PM...I promise I'll answer.

If you didn't get the bonus scene for Chapter 6, send me an email~ les_sh_16(@)yahoo(.)com
 
Or, find me on twitter...les_sh_16
 
See you Sunday with the next chapter. (Psst...for all you TPWC readers, the next outtake is done, watch your inbox for notification for when it posts!)
 
Hugs and Love,
Erin~ (les16)

Reviewer: AWinglessAngel Signed starstarstarstarstar [Report This]
Date: 08 Dec 2010 12:37 AM Title: Chapter 6

WOW - that's all I can say is WOW!!!!!!!!! 



Author's Response:

Hi there!

I am so happy you decided to give my story a chance and that you have liked what you have read so far. I know it's different from most other stories out there! It's been a bit bumpy so far, i know, but there are light, fluffy chapters just ahead. I do hope you understand both Edward and Isabella a bit better now. I am also posting this story on FFn and with this review I sent out a bonus scene from Seth. If you would like to read it, send me an email and I'll be happy to send it to you! It shows where our favorite angel goes when he leaves Edward and it has a few hints in it as well.

The Greatest Gift has the greatest blog ever! Check it out and be sure to sign up for TGG email alterts and to be a follower. The blog is full of lots of information including pictures, playlist, and I post teasers there every Monday.

www(.)les16-thegreatestgift(.)blogspot(.)com

I hope you continue to enjoy the story! Thanks so much for the awesome review. I love hearing from you and the feedback means so much! Next chapter will be posted on Sunday!

les16~

Reviewer: theladykt Signed [Report This]
Date: 06 Dec 2010 9:44 PM Title: Chapter 6

hmmm you've got me racking my brain for what happened before the adoption that's for sure.



Author's Response:

Hi again-

We'll be getting a few more bits and pieces as we go along, promise! But, I hope you agree he's made some progress! I am posting this story on FFn as well and with this chapters review reply, I sent out a bonus scene from Seth. I'm not sure how the replies work here, so if you want to read it, send me an email and I'll be happy to send it along. It shows where our favorite angel goes when he leaves Edward and gives a few hints, too.

Thanks for taking the time to read and leave a review, it means so much! I love hearing from you. Next update will be Sunday!

les16~

Reviewer: theladykt Signed [Report This]
Date: 06 Dec 2010 9:38 PM Title: Chapter 5

Its a start eddie boy.



Author's Response:

Hi there!

Yes, it is a start. He's had a lot to deal with, but I hope you can see he's trying.

Thanks so much for reading and taking the time to leave a review. The feedback is awesome and means so much! I appreciate it more than you can know.

The Greatest Gift has the greatest blog ever! Check it out and be sure to sign up for TGG email alerts and to be a follower. I post teasers on the blog every Monday and there is lots of other information on the blog!

www(.)les16-thegreatestgift(.)blogspot(.)com

Hope to keep hearing from you as we go along! I love hearing from you!

les16~

Reviewer: Coleen561 Signed starstarstarstarstar [Report This]
Date: 06 Dec 2010 1:05 AM Title: Chapter 6

I'm really becoming intrigued by Edward's back story and wondering what happened to him!  Thanks for posting this and I look forward to the next chapter, where I guess we'll see him at work.



Author's Response:

Hi Coleen-

We'll get there, I promise. I know it's taken awhile to get here, but I hope you understand Edward better now! I'm not sure how review replies work here on TWCS (I'm so used to FFn...but I sent out a bonus scene from Seth with this chapters review reply) If you want it, send me an email, and I'll be happy to send it to you. It gives a few hints and we see where our favorite angel goes when he leaves Edward.

Hope you keep enjoying the story! Keep letting me know what you think as we go along!

Erin~

Reviewer: But I am a good shot Signed [Report This]
Date: 06 Dec 2010 12:49 AM Title: Chapter 6

I just found this story, and I am already hooked. It is really a well done story. Keep up the good work.



Author's Response:

Hi there!

Thanks so much for reading and for giving my story a try. I know it's very different from most stories and I'm so happy you are enjoying it so far. I know it's been a bit bumpy, but there are some light, fluffy times just ahead. I also hope you can see the progress Edward has made. It might not be huge amounts, but it's a start. How are you enjoying Seth...I fall more and more in love with him every chapter! Emmett and Jasper are coming up and so is Nonna. I'm so excited to show you guys some more of the characters.

In case you don't know, The Greatest Gift has the greatest blog. It is full of lots of information...pictures, playlist, and I post teasers there every Monday. Check it out and be sure to sign up for TGG email alerts and to be a follower!

www(.)les16-thegreatestgift(.)blogspot(.)com

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. The feedback means so much and I really love hearing from you! Next update will be Sunday. I'm excited to see what you all think of it! Be sure to let me know.

Hope to hear from you soon,

les16~

 

Reviewer: Coleen561 Signed starstarstarstarstar [Report This]
Date: 06 Dec 2010 12:39 AM Title: Chapter 5

I really liked Isabella's outburst and show of temper.  Fiesty!  But she didn't just get angry; she also recovered nicely and went on to have an important discussion with Edward. 



Author's Response:

Hi again Coleen~

Yep, Isabella is feisty and she will always be honest with Edward. He may not, and more than likely won't like everything she has to say to him...but he sure does need to hear it all. I hope you can see the progress he's making, it might not be huge steps, but they are steps just the same.

Thanks again for the awesome banner and for taking the time to read and leave a review! Keep letting me hear what you think, the feedback means so much!

Erin~

Reviewer: deecie72 Signed [Report This]
Date: 05 Dec 2010 10:47 PM Title: Chapter 6

i love, love, love this story!!! i can't wait to see what happens.  I think we all crave a "wonderful life" moment sometimes, because we all have things we need to fix somehow, somewhere.  WELL DONE!!!!!!!!!!!



Author's Response:

HI!

Thanks so very much for taking the time to read and give my story a chance! I know it is very different from most stories so I am thrilled you have enjoyed it so far. I know it's been a bit bumpy, but there are some light, fluffy times ahead...I promise! Try to keep in mind I am a HEA girl through and through and I'm asking you to have faith in me! I hope you understand Edward a bit more now, we'll be getting more of his past shortly. Emmett and Jasper are just around the corner, as is Nonna. I'm so excited to get to some of the others.

In case you haven't heard, The Greatest Gift has the greatest blog ever! It's full of great information and pictures, there is a playlist and all kind of other goodies. I also post teasers there every Monday. Check it out and be sure to sign up for TGG email alerts and to be a follower!

www(.)les16-thegreatestgift(.)blogspot(.)com

I hope to hear from you again. I really love hearing from you!

les16~

Reviewer: covered_in_feathers Signed [Report This]
Date: 05 Dec 2010 7:01 PM Title: Chapter 6

What a great story!
I love how he is trying even though he's scared. I'm so curious to find out what happened in his past that has made him so closed off.

Author's Response:

Hi!

Thanks so much for reading and for giving my story a chance! I know it is very different from most stories out there. Try to keep in mind that I am a HEA girl and to have faith in me, okay! I know things are a bit bumpy right now, but there are light, fluffy times just ahead.

If you haven't heard, The Greatest Gift has the greatest blog ever! It is full of lots of great information and pictures. I also post teasers there every Monday. Check it out, and be sure to sign up for TGG email and to be a follower.

www(.)les16-thegreatestgift(.)blogspot(.)com

I hope you'll keep letting me know what you think as you go along. I really love hearing from you! Next update will be Sunday!

les16~



Author's Response:

Hi!

Thanks so much for reading and for giving my story a chance! I know it is very different from most stories out there. Try to keep in mind that I am a HEA girl and to have faith in me, okay! I know things are a bit bumpy right now, but there are light, fluffy times just ahead.

If you haven't heard, The Greatest Gift has the greatest blog ever! It is full of lots of great information and pictures. I also post teasers there every Monday. Check it out, and be sure to sign up for TGG email and to be a follower.

www(.)les16-thegreatestgift(.)blogspot(.)com

I hope you'll keep letting me know what you think as you go along. I really love hearing from you! Next update will be Sunday!

les16~

Reviewer: deecie72 Signed [Report This]
Date: 04 Dec 2010 9:04 PM Title: Chapter 5

This is awesome!  i also love that your grammer and punctuation are all correct and that you are using words that are a little more than dr. suess level.  looking forward to the next update.



Author's Response:

Hi there!

So glad you decided to give my story a try and that you are enjoying it so far! I know it's been a bit bumpy, but I promise if you stick with me, it'll be worth it in the end. Thanks for the compliment on the grammar and language...I'll take credit for the language, but my awesome beta keeps my comma's in the right spot!

Hope you keep following the story, there is lots more to come! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review! I really love hearing from you! The Greatest Gift has an awesome blog, you should check it out! I post teasers there every Monday and there is some other great information on there as well. Be sure to sign up for TGG email and to be a follower to get updates!

www(.)les16-thegreatestgift(.)blogspot(.)com

Looking forward to hearing from you soon!

les16~

Reviewer: Coleen561 Signed starstarstarstarstar [Report This]
Date: 04 Dec 2010 7:48 AM Title: Chapter 4

I'm glad Isabella is so honest about the fact that, although she doesn't hate him, she doesn't like him most of the time either.  Obviously, this is what he needs to hear.

I'm looking forward to the rest of their conversation!  Thanks for writing this.



Author's Response:

I know it was kind of a hard chapter to read, but I hope you agree it is necessary for her to be as honest and up front with him as she can be. He won't like everything he hears, no doubt about it, but it's all necessary in order to go forward. Hang in there with him, he's learning. And keep telling yourself that I know what I'm doing...I promise if you have faith, it'll be worth it in the end!

Erin~

Reviewer: Coleen561 Signed starstarstarstarstar [Report This]
Date: 04 Dec 2010 7:27 AM Title: Chapter 3

The love-making was very sweet and well-written.  It was also intriguing to get a hint of the back story for Edward.  I look forward to learning more about why he is the way he is.

I can understand Bella's reaction at the end.  She must be totally confused by Edward!

Great story!



Author's Response:

Hi Coleen!

So glad you are enjoying the story...and glad you liked the lemon! I actually enjoy writing them and my other story The Path We Choose was nominated for Best Lemon in the recent Sparkleteer Rare Gem Awards. I was kind of proud of that! I am happy you liked the brief peek into Edward's past. He is a complicated guy, that is for sure!

Thanks so much for reading and taking the time to leave a review!

Erin~

Reviewer: theladykt Signed [Report This]
Date: 03 Dec 2010 9:49 PM Title: Chapter 4

lol   Go Bella.   Knock some sense into the man



Author's Response:

Hi again...

Ha, ha! Yep, like I said, Isabella isn't just going to sit by and let him skate by. She may not yell and scream, but you can be sure she'll get her point across. So, do you want to kick Edward, or hug him...or both?! I hope you have a little better understanding of him now. Try to remember, there is a reason he is the way he is...and he's had a lot to deal with in just one day! The poor man is about at the end of his rope!

I hope you will continue reading and sticking with me, and of course letting me know what you think as we go along.

The support and feedback mean so much! Thanks for reading. Look for another update tomorrow and then Chapter 6 on Sunday. The blog has teasers...just in case you wanted to take a look! Hope to hear from you soon!

les16~

Reviewer: theladykt Signed [Report This]
Date: 02 Dec 2010 8:49 PM Title: Chapter 3

Go Bella.  Give Em Hell



Author's Response:

Hi again...

Yes, Isabella is feisty, so don't worry about her not letting Edward know what she thinks!

So glad you are reading and thank you so much for the review. Keep letting me know what you think! I really do love hearing from you.

Don't forget to check out the blog, it's great and there is lots of info on it!

les16~

Reviewer: theladykt Signed [Report This]
Date: 02 Dec 2010 8:37 PM Title: Chapter 2

only thing that sucks is that Bella will get really happy, just for him ot die and her to be crushed.



Author's Response:

Hi again..

I'll tell you this, I'm a HEA girl through and through so keep that in mind as we go along, okay. Have faith in me, and I promise it will be worth it in the end. Thanks so much for reading and for giving my story a try.

I hope you'll continue to stick with me and keep letting me know what you think as we go along! I really love hearing from you.

Thanks so much for the support, it really means so much!

les16~

Reviewer: theladykt Signed [Report This]
Date: 02 Dec 2010 8:18 PM Title: Chapter 1

Looks to be interesting



Author's Response:

Hi there~

Thanks so much for giving my story a try! I hope you enjoy it! I know it's really different from most other stories, so I hope you'll stick with it and keep letting me knoww what you think.

There is a blog for the story...www(.)les16-thegreatestgift(.)blogspot(.)com

Check it out, there is a lot of great stuff on it!

Hope to hear from you soon,

les16~

Reviewer: luvrofink Anonymous [Report This]
Date: 02 Dec 2010 6:49 PM Title: Chapter 3

I really like this story so far. It seemed kind of odd that Bella would snap at Edward like that after she let him make love to her without answers, but it's your story and I'll trust you with it. Looking forward to the next update!

-k



Author's Response:

Hi there!

Thanks so much for reading and for taking the time to leave a review! I know it's a lot different from most other stories, so thanks for giving it a try. There will be some more answers in the upcoming chapters, so just be patient. I'm a HEA girl through and through, so just have faith in me, okay?

The Greatest Gift has a blog, you should check it out, There is some great information on it: www(.)les16-thegreatestgift(.)blogspot(.)com

Thanks so much for the support, it means so much! I love hearing from you, so I hope you'll keep letting me know what you think as we go along!

les16~

Reviewer: CassieCullen06 Signed [Report This]
Date: 02 Dec 2010 6:44 PM Title: Chapter 1

off to ff hopefully to get more of a fix...awesome job



Author's Response:

Hi there!

Awww, thank you so much! I'm so happy you like what you have read so far! The story is also posted on FFn, but we are almost caught up over here! In case you want to take a look, The Greatest Gift has an awesome blog, you should take a look!

www(.)les16-thegreatestgift(.)blogspot(.)com

Thanks for the review. I hope you keep reading and keep letting me know what you think as we go along! I really love hearing from you!

les16~

Reviewer: luvrofink Anonymous [Report This]
Date: 02 Dec 2010 1:08 AM Title: Chapter 2

that made me cry a little near the end. my heart breaks for Bella!



Author's Response:

Hi there~

Awww...yeah, Isabella is some woman isn't she? I hope you enjoyed getting a bit more of the whole picture of things. It will be a bit heavy, though not angsty because I can't do angst...so I hope you'll keep reading. There are some light, happy times ahead and remember, I'm a HEA girl through and through, I promise! Have faith in me, okay, and I promise it will be worth it in the end.

The Greatest Gift has a blog, you should check it out. There is some great information on there! www(.)les16-thegreatestgift(.)blogspot(.)com

Thanks so much for reading, I hope you keep letting me know what you think! I love hearing from you.

les16~

Reviewer: Coleen561 Signed starstarstarstarstar [Report This]
Date: 01 Dec 2010 11:59 PM Title: Chapter 2

Another interesting chapter. 



Author's Response:

Hi Again Coleen~

Well, I hope you enjoyed getting a bit more of the whole picture of things! Keep letting me know what you think as you go along. I really love hearing from you!

Thanks so much for reading!

les16~

Reviewer: lovinjim Signed [Report This]
Date: 01 Dec 2010 2:17 AM Title: Chapter 1

This is your old pal Carla.....just had to leave you a review on this site also.  I hope that you get alot of new reader...this is a remarkable story and it has become one of my must reads.

Again, brilliant work and look forward to more!

 



Author's Response:

Hey Carla~

Thanks so much! Hehe...I hope everyone enjoys it over here as much as on FFn too! Thanks as always for the support! Talk to you soon!

Hugs,

Erin~

Reviewer: Coleen561 Signed starstarstarstarstar [Report This]
Date: 30 Nov 2010 8:25 PM Title: Chapter 1

Interesting start.



Author's Response:

Hi Coleen~

Well, I'm sorry for the delay in thanking you for reading...even though I already did that! Hope you enjoy the rest of the story. Be sure to keep letting me know what you think! I love hearing from you!

les16

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