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Sitting alone watching the sky change colors, I thought of Bella and our lives together growing up. I replayed every moment and let the love we felt back then wash over me. I knew I couldn't, but I wanted to feel that again.

I wanted to look into her eyes again and see the love I used to see when she looked at me. I wanted to wrap my arms around her and promise that I would never let her go again. Assure her that if she still wanted me, if she still loved me, we could be together forever. It was possible now and I could take her with me.

As the sky above me grew dark, I made my decision. I had to see her and if she was happy, I would leave quietly and never return. I would find Carlisle and Esme and live my life with them.

But if happiness had not found her in all these years, I would go to her in the night, take her someplace where I could explain everything and beg for her forgiveness. And if by some miracle she still loved me, I would take her back to Carlisle so he could change her and I could keep her with me for the rest of eternity.

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Sitting alone watching the sky change colors, I thought of Bella and our lives together growing up. I replayed every moment and let the love we felt back then wash over me. I knew I couldn't, but I wanted to feel that again.

I wanted to look into her eyes again and see the love I used to see when she looked at me. I wanted to wrap my arms around her and promise that I would never let her go again. Assure her that if she still wanted me, if she still loved me, we could be together forever. It was possible now and I could take her with me.

As the sky above me grew dark, I made my decision. I had to see her and if she was happy, I would leave quietly and never return. I would find Carlisle and Esme and live my life with them.

But if happiness had not found her in all these years, I would go to her in the night, take her someplace where I could explain everything and beg for her forgiveness. And if by some miracle she still loved me, I would take her back to Carlisle so he could change her and I could keep her with me for the rest of eternity.

I hated killing Garrett. I loved him and I knew what it would do to Bella when he died, but it had to be done if I want Edward to come back. I hated to keep them apart for so long but they will be seeing each other very soon. I promise. And you know I'll give you an answer for Bella's sudden fatigue. If you remember how strong their connection to each other is, it'll all make sense when I get there.  Thanks for the review, darlin. I really appreciate it. Much love - D

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Sitting alone watching the sky change colors, I thought of Bella and our lives together growing up. I replayed every moment and let the love we felt back then wash over me. I knew I couldn't, but I wanted to feel that again.

I wanted to look into her eyes again and see the love I used to see when she looked at me. I wanted to wrap my arms around her and promise that I would never let her go again. Assure her that if she still wanted me, if she still loved me, we could be together forever. It was possible now and I could take her with me.

As the sky above me grew dark, I made my decision. I had to see her and if she was happy, I would leave quietly and never return. I would find Carlisle and Esme and live my life with them.

But if happiness had not found her in all these years, I would go to her in the night, take her someplace where I could explain everything and beg for her forgiveness. And if by some miracle she still loved me, I would take her back to Carlisle so he could change her and I could keep her with me for the rest of eternity.

Over their years together, Garrett really did fall in love with her. He knew she wouldn't love him back but he couldn't help what he felt. It was why he gave his life to save hers. Now, I think ‘pissed' is a slight understatement to what Bella's going to feel after Garrett's death. He may not have been her mate but she's gonna hold one hell of a grudge against the wolves for killing him. Thanks for the review, darlin. I really appreciate it. Much love - D

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Sitting alone watching the sky change colors, I thought of Bella and our lives together growing up. I replayed every moment and let the love we felt back then wash over me. I knew I couldn't, but I wanted to feel that again.

I wanted to look into her eyes again and see the love I used to see when she looked at me. I wanted to wrap my arms around her and promise that I would never let her go again. Assure her that if she still wanted me, if she still loved me, we could be together forever. It was possible now and I could take her with me.

As the sky above me grew dark, I made my decision. I had to see her and if she was happy, I would leave quietly and never return. I would find Carlisle and Esme and live my life with them.

But if happiness had not found her in all these years, I would go to her in the night, take her someplace where I could explain everything and beg for her forgiveness. And if by some miracle she still loved me, I would take her back to Carlisle so he could change her and I could keep her with me for the rest of eternity.

Aww, I didn't want to depress you and I do hate that I had to kill Garrett. I wanted to keep him in the story but it just wasn't going to work with Edward coming back into Bella's life. Thanks for your review, darlin. I really appreciate it. Love you tons - D

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Sitting alone watching the sky change colors, I thought of Bella and our lives together growing up. I replayed every moment and let the love we felt back then wash over me. I knew I couldn't, but I wanted to feel that again.

I wanted to look into her eyes again and see the love I used to see when she looked at me. I wanted to wrap my arms around her and promise that I would never let her go again. Assure her that if she still wanted me, if she still loved me, we could be together forever. It was possible now and I could take her with me.

As the sky above me grew dark, I made my decision. I had to see her and if she was happy, I would leave quietly and never return. I would find Carlisle and Esme and live my life with them.

But if happiness had not found her in all these years, I would go to her in the night, take her someplace where I could explain everything and beg for her forgiveness. And if by some miracle she still loved me, I would take her back to Carlisle so he could change her and I could keep her with me for the rest of eternity.

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Sitting alone watching the sky change colors, I thought of Bella and our lives together growing up. I replayed every moment and let the love we felt back then wash over me. I knew I couldn't, but I wanted to feel that again.

I wanted to look into her eyes again and see the love I used to see when she looked at me. I wanted to wrap my arms around her and promise that I would never let her go again. Assure her that if she still wanted me, if she still loved me, we could be together forever. It was possible now and I could take her with me.

As the sky above me grew dark, I made my decision. I had to see her and if she was happy, I would leave quietly and never return. I would find Carlisle and Esme and live my life with them.

But if happiness had not found her in all these years, I would go to her in the night, take her someplace where I could explain everything and beg for her forgiveness. And if by some miracle she still loved me, I would take her back to Carlisle so he could change her and I could keep her with me for the rest of eternity.

And I know I've said it before, but you amaze me. Thank you so so much for reviewing every chapter of this story. You have no idea what that means to me. Love you tons - D

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With a devilish smile on his face, he whispered, "Are you ready for more, my dark angel?"

Just as I was about to answer, his eyes widened and his hand flew to my mouth. My normal reaction would have been to struggle against his hand but the worried look on his face stilled me. He took a deep breath, tasting the air but when I tried to do the same, all I could smell was the scent of his skin.

His arms wrapped tightly around me. "Leave now." His whispered warning was just for me.

I tried to pull away but he gripped me tighter.

"Use the rooftops and run for the trees."

Sensing his sudden fear, I held onto him just as tight. "What is it?"

He loosed his grip and took one step back. One hand touched my cheek and his eyes bore intently into mine.

"Please, Bella, just go," he urged. "Now."

"But what about..."

He cut me off, knowing what I was about to ask. "I'll join you soon. I swear it. But you must go now." His eyes glanced over my shoulder toward the main street before meeting mine again. "You have only seconds, please go."

And yes, Edward's always the sweetheart, letting Abigail know that his heart is taken while telling her how pretty she is and building her confidence. Could he really be any different? This is the sweet Edward before all those years alone hardened him.

I'm so glad you like this. You have no idea how great it makes me feel to see your reviews pop up after every chapter. Thank you so very, very much. Love you tons - D

Let me ease your mind. Even though it was in the book, in my world he never intended to feed from humans when he left. He said that as an excuse so Carlisle wouldn't try to stop him when he left. He only left to get away from Carlisle and Esme before he lost it completely. He'll explain what was going through his head in his next chapter. Thanks for the review, darlin. Much love - D

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With a devilish smile on his face, he whispered, "Are you ready for more, my dark angel?"

Just as I was about to answer, his eyes widened and his hand flew to my mouth. My normal reaction would have been to struggle against his hand but the worried look on his face stilled me. He took a deep breath, tasting the air but when I tried to do the same, all I could smell was the scent of his skin.

His arms wrapped tightly around me. "Leave now." His whispered warning was just for me.

I tried to pull away but he gripped me tighter.

"Use the rooftops and run for the trees."

Sensing his sudden fear, I held onto him just as tight. "What is it?"

He loosed his grip and took one step back. One hand touched my cheek and his eyes bore intently into mine.

"Please, Bella, just go," he urged. "Now."

"But what about..."

He cut me off, knowing what I was about to ask. "I'll join you soon. I swear it. But you must go now." His eyes glanced over my shoulder toward the main street before meeting mine again. "You have only seconds, please go."

Once Edward finds out that Bella is gone, he'll move on to live by himself for a while but don't worry though, he won't be alone for too long. Well, too long in the life of a vampire, that is. LOL. Thanks for the review, darlin. Love you tons - D

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With a devilish smile on his face, he whispered, "Are you ready for more, my dark angel?"

Just as I was about to answer, his eyes widened and his hand flew to my mouth. My normal reaction would have been to struggle against his hand but the worried look on his face stilled me. He took a deep breath, tasting the air but when I tried to do the same, all I could smell was the scent of his skin.

His arms wrapped tightly around me. "Leave now." His whispered warning was just for me.

I tried to pull away but he gripped me tighter.

"Use the rooftops and run for the trees."

Sensing his sudden fear, I held onto him just as tight. "What is it?"

He loosed his grip and took one step back. One hand touched my cheek and his eyes bore intently into mine.

"Please, Bella, just go," he urged. "Now."

"But what about..."

He cut me off, knowing what I was about to ask. "I'll join you soon. I swear it. But you must go now." His eyes glanced over my shoulder toward the main street before meeting mine again. "You have only seconds, please go."

Yes, I find it funny that people seem to forget that Carlisle and Garrett knew each other before the whole battle thing in BD. And, since Carlisle is searching out any nomad he can find to find answers for why Edward suffered through the burn twice, it makes perfect sense to me that he would seek out Garrett too as a friend. Once he realized, however, that Garrett knew nothing, he left. He never really saw Bella so there was no reason to tell Edward anything other than the fact that he had no answers for him. Thanks for the review darlin. I really appreciate it. Much love - D

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In the six years we'd been together, I'd never seen Carlisle so happy. Finally finding love had changed him completely and he was a whole new man. He actually reminded me of myself years ago when I was with Bella. She simply brought out the best in me and it was exactly what Esme did for Carlisle.

They could barely contain their love for each other so, after years of posing as husband and wife, they made the decision to make their relationship official. As they readied themselves to take this step together, Esme pulled me aside for a quick word.

"My dear Edward, for years you've played the role of brother to us and I have been proud to accept you in that role, but I want something more." She gripped my hand tightly as she spoke.

"Esme, you've brought so much happiness to Carlisle's life and I am grateful to you for making him the man he is today. So please, ask for anything you wish."

Thanks for the review. I really appreciate it. Much love - D

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In the six years we'd been together, I'd never seen Carlisle so happy. Finally finding love had changed him completely and he was a whole new man. He actually reminded me of myself years ago when I was with Bella. She simply brought out the best in me and it was exactly what Esme did for Carlisle.

They could barely contain their love for each other so, after years of posing as husband and wife, they made the decision to make their relationship official. As they readied themselves to take this step together, Esme pulled me aside for a quick word.

"My dear Edward, for years you've played the role of brother to us and I have been proud to accept you in that role, but I want something more." She gripped my hand tightly as she spoke.

"Esme, you've brought so much happiness to Carlisle's life and I am grateful to you for making him the man he is today. So please, ask for anything you wish."

I'm glad you like Garrett. I know everyone expected it to be James but he didn't fit in that role. He needed to be a companion to Bella and since I'm keeping this as close to canon as I can, there was no way James could have been. And I'm glad I can keep you on your toes. LOL. I hate when stories are too predictable and it makes me truly happy to know that this isn't that way. Thanks for the review. I appreciate it so much. Much love - D

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In the six years we'd been together, I'd never seen Carlisle so happy. Finally finding love had changed him completely and he was a whole new man. He actually reminded me of myself years ago when I was with Bella. She simply brought out the best in me and it was exactly what Esme did for Carlisle.

They could barely contain their love for each other so, after years of posing as husband and wife, they made the decision to make their relationship official. As they readied themselves to take this step together, Esme pulled me aside for a quick word.

"My dear Edward, for years you've played the role of brother to us and I have been proud to accept you in that role, but I want something more." She gripped my hand tightly as she spoke.

"Esme, you've brought so much happiness to Carlisle's life and I am grateful to you for making him the man he is today. So please, ask for anything you wish."

Yeah, she almost met him. Maybe if she wasn't so intent on ripping his head off, she could have introduced herself. And Carlisle only showed up there as part of his travels to find answers for why Edward suffered through the burn twice. Once he realized that Garrett knew nothing, he left. He never sees Bella again - not that he really saw her before - so he doesn't get the opportunity to tell Edward anything. Thanks for the review. I appreciate it so much. Much love - D

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In the six years we'd been together, I'd never seen Carlisle so happy. Finally finding love had changed him completely and he was a whole new man. He actually reminded me of myself years ago when I was with Bella. She simply brought out the best in me and it was exactly what Esme did for Carlisle.

They could barely contain their love for each other so, after years of posing as husband and wife, they made the decision to make their relationship official. As they readied themselves to take this step together, Esme pulled me aside for a quick word.

"My dear Edward, for years you've played the role of brother to us and I have been proud to accept you in that role, but I want something more." She gripped my hand tightly as she spoke.

"Esme, you've brought so much happiness to Carlisle's life and I am grateful to you for making him the man he is today. So please, ask for anything you wish."

I'm glad you like Garrett. I know everyone expected it to be James but he didn't fit in that role. He needed to be a companion to Bella and since I'm keeping this as close to canon as I can, there was no way James could have been. And they're close, just not quite close enough. It's coming though...I promise. A major jump in time in the next two chapters will bring them closer to finding each other again. Thanks for the review, darlin. Much love - D

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In the six years we'd been together, I'd never seen Carlisle so happy. Finally finding love had changed him completely and he was a whole new man. He actually reminded me of myself years ago when I was with Bella. She simply brought out the best in me and it was exactly what Esme did for Carlisle.

They could barely contain their love for each other so, after years of posing as husband and wife, they made the decision to make their relationship official. As they readied themselves to take this step together, Esme pulled me aside for a quick word.

"My dear Edward, for years you've played the role of brother to us and I have been proud to accept you in that role, but I want something more." She gripped my hand tightly as she spoke.

"Esme, you've brought so much happiness to Carlisle's life and I am grateful to you for making him the man he is today. So please, ask for anything you wish."

I'm glad you liked it. It was definitely time to move the story along and bring mamma Cullen into the mix. She's going to make them a real family. Thanks for the review. I really appreciate it. Much love - D

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I gripped my head harder, heard a crack and screamed in pain. Fingers clamped around my wrists, pulling my hands away. Struggling against the hold, my eyes finally opened. The blond man was standing over me and the instant his face came into view, my vision clouded red.

Using his grip on me, I pulled an arm closer and bit his wrist. My teeth nearly met before he ripped his hand from me. He stumbled back and I lunged for him. My body crashed into his and knocked him through a tree.

We tumbled to the ground, rolling until I had the advantage. The thunderous cracking sounds meant nothing to me as I slammed my fists into his chest.

"Murderer!" I shrieked. "You killed them!"

His hand came up to block my assault but I couldn't stop. I wouldn't stop. He killed them and I wanted him dead. His howls of pain were like music to my ears and I swung faster and harder, hitting him with everything I had.

As my hand came down again, he caught my left wrist before I could hit him. Out of reflex, my right hand punched his arm to get myself free. I froze when his arm broke at the elbow and flew towards the trees.

"Oh God!" I screamed. "What are you?"

I'm glad you liked it. It was definitely time to move the story along and bring mamma Cullen into the mix. She's going to make them a real family. Thanks for the review. I really appreciate it. Much love - D

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I gripped my head harder, heard a crack and screamed in pain. Fingers clamped around my wrists, pulling my hands away. Struggling against the hold, my eyes finally opened. The blond man was standing over me and the instant his face came into view, my vision clouded red.

Using his grip on me, I pulled an arm closer and bit his wrist. My teeth nearly met before he ripped his hand from me. He stumbled back and I lunged for him. My body crashed into his and knocked him through a tree.

We tumbled to the ground, rolling until I had the advantage. The thunderous cracking sounds meant nothing to me as I slammed my fists into his chest.

"Murderer!" I shrieked. "You killed them!"

His hand came up to block my assault but I couldn't stop. I wouldn't stop. He killed them and I wanted him dead. His howls of pain were like music to my ears and I swung faster and harder, hitting him with everything I had.

As my hand came down again, he caught my left wrist before I could hit him. Out of reflex, my right hand punched his arm to get myself free. I froze when his arm broke at the elbow and flew towards the trees.

"Oh God!" I screamed. "What are you?"

I'm so glad you like it. Keep your eyes open because the best is still to come. Thanks for the review. I really, really appreciate it. Much love to you - D

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Henry was regretting his decision to talk to me so I quickly continued, keeping the smile on my face to keep him from feeling guilty.

"One word of advice from someone who's been there before. Whatever you do, do not let them know that you think they've gone crazy." I chuckled. "We'll keep that between you and me. All you have to do is sit back and enjoy this time while it lasts. Oh and one more thing, make sure you learn what my father used to call 'the three magic words.'"

I stopped walking and held his shoulder, staring at him as if this was of some great importance.

"You must learn to say 'yes my dear' and leave it at that."

That had him laughing again. "I think your father was a smart man, Edward."

"Yes he was," I said, remembering the great man my father was.

Henry and I spoke of safer topics as he finished his route for the day. It was a great morning and after we had said our goodbyes, I realized that Carlisle's shift was scheduled to end at least an hour ago and he should have found me by now. As I made my way to the hospital to find him, I caught his frantic thoughts.

Please let her live. Please let her live. She can't die, not like this. This can't happen. I won't let it happen.

Let me just say that the word compassion isn't going to be part of Bella's vocabulary for quite some time. It's going to be something she has to learn. She will meet up with Edward again but it will be years before they lay eyes on each other again. We'll get there soon, though. Thanks for the review. I love hearing what you think. Much love to you - D

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Henry was regretting his decision to talk to me so I quickly continued, keeping the smile on my face to keep him from feeling guilty.

"One word of advice from someone who's been there before. Whatever you do, do not let them know that you think they've gone crazy." I chuckled. "We'll keep that between you and me. All you have to do is sit back and enjoy this time while it lasts. Oh and one more thing, make sure you learn what my father used to call 'the three magic words.'"

I stopped walking and held his shoulder, staring at him as if this was of some great importance.

"You must learn to say 'yes my dear' and leave it at that."

That had him laughing again. "I think your father was a smart man, Edward."

"Yes he was," I said, remembering the great man my father was.

Henry and I spoke of safer topics as he finished his route for the day. It was a great morning and after we had said our goodbyes, I realized that Carlisle's shift was scheduled to end at least an hour ago and he should have found me by now. As I made my way to the hospital to find him, I caught his frantic thoughts.

Please let her live. Please let her live. She can't die, not like this. This can't happen. I won't let it happen.

Come now, darlin. You know I can't give away all my secrets. I'm not going to tell you yet who changed Bella. I can tell you, though, that he had no intention of changing her. He was just on a hunting trip remember? He smelled her blood and wanted it. So he lured her far enough away to take what he wanted. Thanks for the review. I love hearing what you think. Much love to you - D

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Henry was regretting his decision to talk to me so I quickly continued, keeping the smile on my face to keep him from feeling guilty.

"One word of advice from someone who's been there before. Whatever you do, do not let them know that you think they've gone crazy." I chuckled. "We'll keep that between you and me. All you have to do is sit back and enjoy this time while it lasts. Oh and one more thing, make sure you learn what my father used to call 'the three magic words.'"

I stopped walking and held his shoulder, staring at him as if this was of some great importance.

"You must learn to say 'yes my dear' and leave it at that."

That had him laughing again. "I think your father was a smart man, Edward."

"Yes he was," I said, remembering the great man my father was.

Henry and I spoke of safer topics as he finished his route for the day. It was a great morning and after we had said our goodbyes, I realized that Carlisle's shift was scheduled to end at least an hour ago and he should have found me by now. As I made my way to the hospital to find him, I caught his frantic thoughts.

Please let her live. Please let her live. She can't die, not like this. This can't happen. I won't let it happen.

What?? Bella was shot? Where did you hear such a thing? Oh yeah...it was me. LOL. But really, though, we've already had a glimpse of the connection Edward and Bella have and if he's feeling the burning again, we know what's happening in Bella's world. Of course, you have to wait until the next chapter to see how it all happens. Thanks for the review, darlin. I really appreciate it. Much love to you - D

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"Bella." Lizzy's voice and touch startled me.

I lifted my head to see her kneeling in front of me. She handed me the handkerchief I always kept in my bag. Edward's handkerchief. It added further guilt to rest upon my heart.

"Are you okay?" she whispered.

I shook my head. "I can't stop thinking about him."

"Me either." She hugged me. "It's hard enough for me to handle. I can't imagine what you must be going through. You two cared about each other so much."

I pulled away. "What?"

"The two of you really had something good, but me and Johnny will make sure to get you through this."

We all know the connection Edward and Bella have and if he's feeling the burning again, we know what's happening in Bella's world. Of course, you have to wait until the next chapter to see how it all happens. Don't worry about him though, He'll be okay. Thanks for the review, darlin. I really appreciate it. Much love to you - D

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"Bella." Lizzy's voice and touch startled me.

I lifted my head to see her kneeling in front of me. She handed me the handkerchief I always kept in my bag. Edward's handkerchief. It added further guilt to rest upon my heart.

"Are you okay?" she whispered.

I shook my head. "I can't stop thinking about him."

"Me either." She hugged me. "It's hard enough for me to handle. I can't imagine what you must be going through. You two cared about each other so much."

I pulled away. "What?"

"The two of you really had something good, but me and Johnny will make sure to get you through this."

Don't worry, darlin. Edward and Bella will find their way to each other again. It'll just take a little time. Their story is definitely just beginning. So I hope you continue to like the paths they take to get back to each other. Thanks for the review. I really appreciate it. Much love to you - D

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"Bella." Lizzy's voice and touch startled me.

I lifted my head to see her kneeling in front of me. She handed me the handkerchief I always kept in my bag. Edward's handkerchief. It added further guilt to rest upon my heart.

"Are you okay?" she whispered.

I shook my head. "I can't stop thinking about him."

"Me either." She hugged me. "It's hard enough for me to handle. I can't imagine what you must be going through. You two cared about each other so much."

I pulled away. "What?"

"The two of you really had something good, but me and Johnny will make sure to get you through this."

I'm glad you liked it. Bella's creator will remain a mystery for now. You'll meet him in the next chapter but she never asks and he never tells her his name. So she won't know who he is until she wakes up. Sorry for that but he'll do his best to explain when they are able to have a conversation. Thanks for the review, darlin. I really appreciate it. Much love to you - D

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"Bella." Lizzy's voice and touch startled me.

I lifted my head to see her kneeling in front of me. She handed me the handkerchief I always kept in my bag. Edward's handkerchief. It added further guilt to rest upon my heart.

"Are you okay?" she whispered.

I shook my head. "I can't stop thinking about him."

"Me either." She hugged me. "It's hard enough for me to handle. I can't imagine what you must be going through. You two cared about each other so much."

I pulled away. "What?"

"The two of you really had something good, but me and Johnny will make sure to get you through this."

Aww thanks darlin. I'm glad you like this. It always makes me happy to get new readers and to hear what you think. In my mind, Edward and Bella were always destined for each other and nothing could change that. Sure fate stepped in and dealt them some awful hands to play but it will make them stronger in the long run and when they come back together, they will be an unstoppable force. I really do hope you like the path their lives are on and I hope to hear more from you with future chapters.

Just so you know, I usually leave a tease for the next chapter with each review, but since I don't know what chapter you're reading, I'll leave it off of this one. If you have caught up and still want it before the next chapter posts, pm me and I'll send it right over. Thanks so much for the review. It means a lot to me. Much love - D

We all know the connection Edward and Bella have and if he's feeling the burning again, we know what's happening in Bella's world. Of course, you have to wait until the next chapter to see how it all happens. Don't worry about him though. He'll be okay. Thanks for the review, darlin. I really appreciate it. Much love to you - D

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"Bella." Lizzy's voice and touch startled me.

I lifted my head to see her kneeling in front of me. She handed me the handkerchief I always kept in my bag. Edward's handkerchief. It added further guilt to rest upon my heart.

"Are you okay?" she whispered.

I shook my head. "I can't stop thinking about him."

"Me either." She hugged me. "It's hard enough for me to handle. I can't imagine what you must be going through. You two cared about each other so much."

I pulled away. "What?"

"The two of you really had something good, but me and Johnny will make sure to get you through this."

I can say that Bella will be changed soon but you know I cannot reveal all my secrets just yet. The answers will come in time. And as for that gunshot... we'll find out what happens in chp 16. Thanks so much for the review, darlin. Love you tons - D

Until next time...here's a quick peek at what Edward's been up to:

"Careful, Edward."

Carlisle's voice startled me, bringing my focus back to the park. Sitting next to me quickly, he reached out and pulled my hand from the park bench and smoothed out the grooves made by my fingers. I hadn't realized I was holding on so tight.

"Is everything okay, Edward?" I heard his concern.

I sighed. "Yes, just thinking."

"About Bella?"

"As always."

"I am truly sorry, Son." Carlisle leaned forward with his elbows on his knees, hands clasped in front of him. "Unfortunately, never having shared that kind of love myself, I can't begin to imagine the pain and heartache you're going through. I wish there was a way..."

"No, Carlisle," I said, halting his sentence. He looked up at me. "I understand and I'm not asking to go back. Bella deserves to live her life to its fullest and if I can give her that gift by staying away, then that's what I must do. It is my only way to honor her as I would have done as her husband."

Such a hard decision to make.

"The hardest one I'll ever make in my life," I answered his unspoken words.

I couldn't let her suffer for too long. I had to do something to help her and her friends out a little bit. Unfortunately, just when things started to get better for them, things go really, really wrong.  And as for that gunshot... we'll find out what happens in chp 16. I know that's evil and I'm sorry. I can tell you that Edward is going to really be fighting hard against his guilt once they do find each other again and he learns everything that Bella went through without him. Thanks so much for the review, darlin. I really appreciate it. Much love to you - D

Until next time...here's a quick peek at what Edward's been up to:

"Careful, Edward."

Carlisle's voice startled me, bringing my focus back to the park. Sitting next to me quickly, he reached out and pulled my hand from the park bench and smoothed out the grooves made by my fingers. I hadn't realized I was holding on so tight.

"Is everything okay, Edward?" I heard his concern.

I sighed. "Yes, just thinking."

"About Bella?"

"As always."

"I am truly sorry, Son." Carlisle leaned forward with his elbows on his knees, hands clasped in front of him. "Unfortunately, never having shared that kind of love myself, I can't begin to imagine the pain and heartache you're going through. I wish there was a way..."

"No, Carlisle," I said, halting his sentence. He looked up at me. "I understand and I'm not asking to go back. Bella deserves to live her life to its fullest and if I can give her that gift by staying away, then that's what I must do. It is my only way to honor her as I would have done as her husband."

Such a hard decision to make.

"The hardest one I'll ever make in my life," I answered his unspoken words.

I'm glad you liked it. Bella ran into some hard times. When she finally thought she had everything figured out and things started to get better, of course, something else had to come along to ruin things for her.  She's getting tougher though so don't count her out. She'll come through this a stronger woman. Thanks so much for the review, darlin. I really appreciate it. Much love to you - D

Until next time...here's a quick peek at what Edward's been up to:

"Careful, Edward."

Carlisle's voice startled me, bringing my focus back to the park. Sitting next to me quickly, he reached out and pulled my hand from the park bench and smoothed out the grooves made by my fingers. I hadn't realized I was holding on so tight.

"Is everything okay, Edward?" I heard his concern.

I sighed. "Yes, just thinking."

"About Bella?"

"As always."

"I am truly sorry, Son." Carlisle leaned forward with his elbows on his knees, hands clasped in front of him. "Unfortunately, never having shared that kind of love myself, I can't begin to imagine the pain and heartache you're going through. I wish there was a way..."

"No, Carlisle," I said, halting his sentence. He looked up at me. "I understand and I'm not asking to go back. Bella deserves to live her life to its fullest and if I can give her that gift by staying away, then that's what I must do. It is my only way to honor her as I would have done as her husband."

Such a hard decision to make.

"The hardest one I'll ever make in my life," I answered his unspoken words.

I wish I could tell you that you were right, but we'll never know who the doctor was. Bella never thinks of him again after she leaves the coffee shop. Thanks for the review, darlin. I appreciate it so much. Much love to you - D

Until next time...here's a quick peek at chapter 14:

I sat down at the counter right in front of her and she stared at me with her hands on her hips. I knew better than to say a word before she did, so we sat in silence for several minutes. She was definitely better at this game than Mrs. Jones was, she would have cracked by now and told me what she wanted. I was getting nervous, fidgeting on the stool and wringing my hands together until finally she took pity on me and spoke.

"Sweetie, what are you doing with kids like that?" She shook her head. "You're a good girl, sweetheart, and they're nothin' but trouble."

I didn't know how to answer without telling her the truth. I had to think fast.

What would Lizzy say?

And then it came to me. "I met them on one of my trips to the city with my Aunt. We became friends and I come and visit them all the time now."

She narrowed her eyes at me and I knew she didn't believe my story.

I'm glad you like it. Thanks for the review, darlin. I really appreciate it. Much love to you - D

Until next time...here's a quick peek at chapter 14:

I sat down at the counter right in front of her and she stared at me with her hands on her hips. I knew better than to say a word before she did, so we sat in silence for several minutes. She was definitely better at this game than Mrs. Jones was, she would have cracked by now and told me what she wanted. I was getting nervous, fidgeting on the stool and wringing my hands together until finally she took pity on me and spoke.

"Sweetie, what are you doing with kids like that?" She shook her head. "You're a good girl, sweetheart, and they're nothin' but trouble."

I didn't know how to answer without telling her the truth. I had to think fast.

What would Lizzy say?

And then it came to me. "I met them on one of my trips to the city with my Aunt. We became friends and I come and visit them all the time now."

She narrowed her eyes at me and I knew she didn't believe my story.