Jada:

First and foremost I wish to let you know that I am totally obsessed by this story.  I first found it at Twilighted.net, and immediately I was drawn in by the Prologue.  With each succeeding chapter, I found myself more and more facinated by the characters.  So dammed damaged, dysfunctional--both of them.

I was so dammed shocked when I read an interview you gave in February in which you stated that this was your first foray into writing.  You have talent!!  Your descriptive words often make a reader feel as if they are observing the interactions quietly, unnoticed in the background.

I have to admit that on more than one occasion I have called in late to work to read the latest update--LOL.  Anyways, I just wanted to let you know that I love this story!!  Since I follow you on Twitter, I am aware that you have had much going on in your RL so upates will be posted when you post.  

Thanks again for sharing your talent. 

I normally do leave reviews, but I have to say that I have been following this story--everyday hoping that you have updated.  This story for some reason has totally captivated me.  I love the layers to the characters, and the way that you slowly peer layer after layer away to reveal two very complex, injured, tortured people.  Cannot wait to see where you take this story.

Lexi:

Just wanted to congratulate you for winning The Eclipse award for both "Quiet Storm" and "Weather the Storm".  I absolutely adore Quiet Storm--I have read so many times I think I can do dialogue.  I have not read Weather the Storm all the way through--I tend to read backwards--LOL.  I have read probably the first two chapters of Weather the Storm and the last four chapters posted.  Anyways, when the weather is crap, I sit down and read "Weather the Storm" from beginning to end. 

Again, I have read all of your Fictions and am absolutely amazed by your writing.  I am looking forward to reading the new fiction that you mentioned a few chapters back in "Weather the Storm" in the A/N.

Congratulations.

Oh Lexi, once again you did not disappoint.  This chapter was damn funny.  You mentioned a few chapters back that things were slowing down; well, gotta say,  I truly enjoy these gimpses of Edward and Bella.  Their little family may not be the poster child for the typical American family, but really not so dissimilar in that they are like other families--just trying to get through the day with as little stress and BS as possible (just with a little larceny thrown in).  Yeah.  Even with the business that Edward is in, you always manage to make Edward and Bella and the family seem normal. 

I laughed uproariously at the exchange Edward, Aro and Carlisle had with Bella on the telephone.  I find it ironic that men often maintain the ridiculous notion that women gossip all the time, when, in fact, men gossip as much, if not more, than women.  Men just try to be more subtle, when in reality they actually have no clue to the fine art of gossiping.  Anyway, love that little exchange.

I also liked the exchange between Bella and Carlisle.  In fact, when you do become involved with a young, immature (who also happens to pregnant) young woman, one often finds themself getting caught up in what one could call "high school drama" . Yeah, just saying........

It is also nice to see that Edward realizes that even though he may not be around for the mundane, day to day happenings, he is still much needed to calm, and wrap the day up for his family.

I have so enjoyed QS and this sequel.  I believe this will always be my favorite portrayal of Edward and Bella.  I have insisted to  several friends (that now seem to be as addicted to FF as I am)  that Quiet Storm, Weather the Storm, and, of course, Eye of the Storm are absolute must reads!! 

So thanks again. 

So, I was scanning through fiic to read today, and I happened upon your story.  I was instantly drawn in, and now I'm pissed.  I am supposing to pulling weeds and mowing, and I was so taken by this story, I could not stop until I had completely caught up to Chapter 8.  LOL.  Guess the gardening can wait.

I am truly enjoying this Fic, and cannot wait for more.

Yep, seems as if it is time to actually start the training of Sir's new subbie.  Seems as if Sir is not really going to cut any slack to Butterfly.  Yeah, Edward is just going to dive in head first.  He has had very little resistance from Bella with regard to instructions, so I guess it seems logical, that he "don" his "Dom" hat and begin to lead Bella into more of the intricacies involved in the D/s relationship.  I guess it is important that he let her know who will be in control of the situation, and if she balks or pushes back, it is almost conveying her limits without putting in writing.

I need to control some of the ramblings of my reviews, they are almost longer than the chapter.  LMAO 

I'm not sure what's going on here, but once again I can leave reviews.  Weird!

Yeah, so I read the contest entry on FFN.  Oh yeah, it is definitely tantalizing.  I look forward to reading the parts that you left out.  I especially liked this chapter, since it revealed that he obviously had been stalking, watching or whatever one would categorize his behavior as.  Okay, so I cannot wait to see what else you have in store.

Oh, yeah I am definitely enjoying Edward (Sir's) POV.  Most certainly clears up some of the confusion.  Just could not figure out how this had all come about;  but then if we knew from the beginning, it would have taken away some of the suspense and mystery surrounding this story.  I know you said previously that you wanted to reveal some of what you had axed from the original O/S to stay within confines of contest, but actually I really like the way this is playing out.  Almost feels like a sequel, the way Edward reveals how their coming together unfolded. 

Thanks for sharing.

Damm girl, this story just gets better and better.  I said it before, and I'll say it again--reading Sir's POV view, just makes this story, which was a really, really great O/S, even better.  Sir certainly has become truly obsessed with Isabella.  I don't know how long he had been observing her at work, to then secure an apartment next to her's to continue his observations, but I think he is even stunned with how much she has drawn him in and now seems to have taken a hold on him.  LOL! 

I guess one can see that actually the submissive in a D/s relationship truly does hold the power.  The Dom can do the commanding, but obviously the submissive decides if they move forward.  Without her submitting to his commands, there would be nothing.  It now seems  that Sir is rather shocked by how much Isabella has taken ahold--it's almost as if he feels his control slipping.  ROFLMAO!  Well, I guess Sir will need to step up his game, he has been caught off guard by his reactions, and it seems as if  he a little pissed off by his reactions.  Afterall he is in control (or so he thinks), and to be brought to his knees, so to speak, by a submissive--and a human one at that!  Ha Ha.

Well, I hope you are enjoying your vacation, and I look forward to your return, and reading the rest of Sir's musings.  Actually, I would wish that you would consider extending this little ditty beyond the end of the O/S.  I would really like to see where you could take these two after Isabella agrees to being collared by Sir. 

Also, sorry to hear that FF pulled your other story.  I thought that the ravaging of fictions at FF was done.  Thank goodness there are other sites that provide author's the opportunity to post stories, without the censorship that seems to be rampant on FF.Net.  I realize that not all fictions are intended for everyone; however, possibly FF.Net could devise a method to keep underage readers from stories not intended for their viewing, or better yet, possibly the parents of said underage readers could better mointor their offspring website trolling.  Js.

I think that comment waylayed some of her fears.  I guess it demonstrates to Butterfly, that Sir is not demanding anything in return, but he knows that when she finally fully submits it will be her "gift" to Sir.  Given freely and completely. 

I always found Tanya to be such a demading bitch.  No matter what author writes her, most of the time she is portrayed as a demanding wench.  Even though I don't know what the suprise you have in store for us, I could never see Tanya as a true submissive--she like she would always want to unconsciously top from the bottom.

Okay, so it is apparent that for the first time, Bella is actually wondering what she has gotten herself into.  Afterall, with only telephone calls between the two of them, and the safety of her own home, Bella could still pull the plug on the "game".  However, now that she has seen herself accept a "gift", she seems to be questioning her sanity in blindly following and taking directions and orders from "Sir".  I guess she wonders if this situation equates to that of a "high priced" call girl.  For someone who has never been involved in a relationship such as this, it has to be very unnerving for her to begin to realize that this is going to go further than telephone calls; and, I would presume, she is beginning to question what "cost" to herself this situation will prove to be.  Oh lordy, lordy, lordy, that girl's got alot to work out in her head. 

Great chapters as always.  I laughed when you told your husband, that you had only about ten readers or reviewers.  You sell your self short! 

Ohhhhhhhh boy.  She senses a voice of familiarity??  I wonder if Edward (Sir) is afraid that his voice has "tipped his hand"?  Well, I'm sure he will pull himself together, as will Butterfly. 

OMG, I am so obsessed by this fic.  It's almost ridiculous, that the first things I do every morning when I wake and every evening when I get home from work I check TWCS to see if you have updated.  LOL

As aways, great chapter.  I have said several times before, but I will say it again.  So.............glad you continued this from the O/S. 

Thanks again!!

Nocurnal:

Again, I think you sell yourself short.  The reviews can be attributed to a very good story,  the two to three times a day posting, and, most importantly, the interaction you have with your readers.

Yeah, I guess that little plan of Edward's sort of backfired!  Lol.  Now he's gotten himself worked up over Emmett's reaction and well as his own.  Although, it does demostrate that Bella will follow his commands implicitly, it might not be such a good idea to have little scenes just as she is leaving for work.  JS, JS, JS..............

This was one my favorite sections of the O/S.  She unhesistantly answers, doesn't even think about it really.  I think that even with their brief telephone conversations, she has placed her trust in him.  I believe she is aware that he means her no harm in any way shape or form.

Oh, and by the way, I can only speak for myself, but I insist, absolutely insist that you write both POV's.  Sir always as such  beautiful internal musings, and it always interesting to see what Butterfly has to think when folllowing Sir's instructions and commands.

Isn't it amazing that Sir found Butterfly, and is giving to her something she did not even know she needed or wanted?

Oh come on now girl, six readers, really!.  This is a damm good little journey that Sir and Butterfly are on.  If the person that left the review founced, well so be it.  If the person leaving the review had read the initial Author's Note, you explicitly stated

Oh, come on now girl, six readers--really!  If the reviewer had read the Author's Note on the first chapter, you explicitedly stated that this was to be a drabble fiction, and obviously the drabble format, is short concise chapters.  To be interesting, and a good read a story does not have to be overtly wordy filled story with alot of back and forth dialogue.  It is quite possibly more difficult to write a drabble, since to still get the point of each chapter across to reader,  the author needs to choose the words very carefully, the words that will make the most impact and still stay within the confines of a drabble.  Do not doubt yourself, you are doing wonderfully.

I must admit that I have been rather a fail at reviewing.  I have been reading, but it has been on the fly so to speak.  I have had alot of crap going on in my RL, but I have always made time to catch up on your posted chapters, but have not always had time to leave reviews.

I personally like the slow progression these two have made in discovering each other.  Obviously Edward knows much more about Bella, but that just leads to more suspense and a nice build up.  Actually, I hope that you include a discussion with regard to the limit survey that Bella completed.  Even though this is not a new adventure for Edward with him having experience as a Dom; however, it is different in that he has never before wanted what he seems to be struggling with.  It is obviously, with the little hints that you have left, that he sees Bella differently from his other human subs.  With this being said, it is really a whole new experience for Edward, and most definitely not a journey that Bella has ever embarked on before.  So this can be a learring experience for both of them. 

Having read the full O/S, I absolutely hope that you take it beyond the point  of the reveal. 

Anyways, thanks again for sharing your kinky thoughts and ideas with us.

Oh yeah, that was really, really good.  Damm Sir is truly pushing the envelope.  He obviously is enjoying the whole tease the little human subbie--he knows full well what she wants, he asks and then refuses.  Ebil, he is just ebil.  LOL.  BTW, are the chapter numbers getting all wonky again, or is it my computer.  It indicates up to chapter 158 posted, but when I click on chapter 158 it blank.  Hummmmmm.

So, I just realized that I have not reviewed since chapter 160--my bad.  I have been reading, but I guess too lazy to review.  I really, really enjoying how well matched these two seem to be.  The more time these two invest in getting to know each other (of course, Edward/Sir definitely has an edge) is just beautiful.  Of course, since Sir is a vampire, andButterflyis his solemate (even if he is not ready to fully embrace what Alice has tried to tell him), it seems to be desensitizing him.  So I guess when the reveal is made, he should be ready to fully embrace their D/s relationship.  (I guess I'm getting a little ahead of myself here.)  I'm not sure how I missed it, but I did not realize that Sir had been doing sketchings of Bella/Butterfly.  Yeah, I had better go back and review the previous chapters.  Cannot wait until he actually puts a face to his sketchings/paintings.  As always, I am thoroughly enjoing this.  Look forward to more. 

Well this chapter certainly was revealing.  I guess now that Edward has arrived at the conclusion that he definitely sees Butterfly as his other half, solemate, the one destined for him--however one wants to describe the two of them--he is obviously finding himself needing to spend more and more time with her.  I should not be surprised, that he would stage a scene at the workplace, but I was.  I mean I know that Edward could certainly craft the scene to enable the two of them to be together without being discovered, but it definitely seems it will be nudging Butterfly to begin questioning just who Sir is.    I really enjoyed the double entrendre with the reference to eating lunch and not sharing.  Yeah, I smiled at that.  I could be wrong, but I am beginning to suspect that you have obviously "added" many additional scenes than the one's you were forced to delete from the original O/S.  LOL  I do, if I'm not overstepping my bounds, think you are definitely enjoying the additional scenes.  It must be a relief to write without the confines of a contest.  I have to say, I truly love what you are creating as this story continues.

Thanks again. 

So I am presuming that since this a club that was established for Vampires, that somehow Edward will introduce Isabella to this club, or in some way Isabella will find her find her way to this club.  Of course, it is only speculation on my part, but I am surmising that a Vampire or a human dominant will make a play for Isabella that will possibly require Edward to change Isabella to save her life?

Well, Noctural, I am only guessing; however, I cannot wait for the reveal.  This journey for Midnight Caller that you have taken me, as one of your readers, has far surpassed that of the original O/S.  I loved the O/S, and now with the added chapters, I just don't know what to say.  I do; however, hope that you continue somewhat beyond the change.  So much that you could further reveal to us.  LOL

BTW, I have finally begun reading IR, and damn you!  I find myself so engrossed in that story, that once again I am not accomplishing much beyond going to work everyday.  LOL

Nocturnal:  I have been with you from the beginning of this story when it was first posted on FF.net following your win in the contest.  I have not been as dilligent in reviewing as I was in the beginning.  However, I did want you to know that it was been a "wild ride".  You have never disappointed in any chapters, and I truly, truly enjoyed reading.

I am still reading IR, and hope to catch up soon.  Again, thanks for the great chapters.  I also want to add that often the accompanying gifs were always appropriate and relatable.  I mentioned way back, that I loved the banner that follows the words in this chapter.  Too bad that it could not have been the banner for the story, but I do realize that there are limitations as to what can be posted.

Thanks again for sharing your words.

Actu,ally, I think either someone has died; her father or both her parents.  Then again, she could have been attacked by someone.  Either way, it is obvious that he cares for here, otherwise he would not be rushing back to Forks to be with her, comfort her.  Possibly, maybe, or who knows, other than you!  Lol.

Christ on a Cracker, Lexi, that was just intense.  OMG first it seems as if Damion has turned into some deviant--I just refuse to believe that, and now, now Sonny tells Katie that he will fight her in court for custody, kill her husband..............really.  Well honestly, I presumed that the baby did belong to Sonny all along, and honestly, I truly blame Lauren for this mess.  Way at the beginning of Weather the Storm, Bella stated that Lauren never really got the "thing", and how one hand washed the other.  Well, that's obvious.  She really didn't play much of a role in raising the children, every time things got tough, she ran away--with the kids, without the kids, it didn't seem to matter.  Aro's going to be pissed with this little turn of events, but yea!  The Skip and Aro are going to be grandfather's.  

Sonny has loved and cared for Katie since I think she was 3 and he was 5 just starting school.  Yep, it's time these two pull themselves together, and start thinking about their child.

Gee, what a great chapter.

Wow, Isabella Kinza, just wow.  Again, I have picked up on a very short passage, and once again, it speaks to me as almost summing up the entire chapter

Well another great chapter, as always.  You just don't seem to disappoint.

Probably one of the most difficult things to accomplish in a new realtionship is the introduction of the friends to the new partner.  Actually, I think the meeting of the friends is often more anxiety inducing than the meeting of the family.  As they say, you cannot pick your family, but you can pick your friends, and often times the friends we tend to choose to spend our time with, I believe, often know and understand us more thoroughly than that of our families.  Therefore, the acceptance of the friends of a new partner is often such a slippery slope to navigate.  I think people will often discard or end a relationship based more on the friends opionions than that of family.  I know sometimes family can influence whether a new relationship moves forward or ends, but more often than not it is the friends opinons that definitely carries far more weight since they actually know you and your desires, wants, needs, etc. since  they have come to know you from the standpoint of testing and sampling the waters of independence.  They viewed and often participated as Isa began to develop more of her true self; therefore, the friends view her as an adult, whereas your family relies on who and what you were as a child and often not what you have become.  Anyways, Edward definitely comprehends the hurdle of being accepted by the friends and the importance that it will play in their burgeoning relationship.  Also too, the friends can often shed light on possibly some of the more embrassing things Isa has done, that she might possibly be so inclinded people  to reveal, at least early on.  However, the acceptance and possibly establishing a bond with the friends could definitely shed more light onto who Isa is, and help him to strengthen their bond. 

It would seem for Isa that she will need rely mainly on getting to know Carlisle to get a peak into the Edward that he seems to keep hidden somewhat.  It is obvious that Carlisle and Edward have a unique bond, so whatever information she needs to extract will mainly come from Carlisle and from his brother and sister-inlaw; however,   I'm not seeing Emmett as being a wealth of knowledge and insight.  LOL 

I really enjoyed the intimacy scene.  In the beginning Edward was directing, sought clarification from Isa as to what she enjoys, and then once again Edward continues to dominate the scene to the end.  Even though Edward remained in control of the lovemaking, by his seeking guidance from Isa so that he could fulfil her desires just further demonstrates that he is a thoughtful lover, and will be well suited to fulfil Isa's need for "Daddy/Little Girl.  He seeks direction from his little girl.  

It would appear that Edward is pleasantly shocked by Isa's lack of inhabitions.  Obviously  some or most of his previous sexual encounters have been with women either lacking enough self-esteem to be comfortable around Edward in the nude, or that they slipped back into what society considers conventional and proper.  It has always amazed me that following intimacy that some women immediately find the need to cover themselves and revert to the purtanical ideas deemed normal by society.  Yeah, it just doesn't make sense--one has just exposed and shared some of the most basic acts with a man but immediately feel the need to cover and hide once again.  Isa does not, thankfully for Edward's sake, hold with this idea.  She is obviously not ashamed of her body; therefore,  I presume this will work to Edward's benefit in enabling him to further delve into some of his supressed desires. 

Well, I hope you enjoy your camping trip.  I read the news reports of the bombs--I forget how dangerous the world can be. I guess having grown up and lived in the US my entire life, I have not being subjected to the dangers that many people often are. This obviously leads to a false sense of complaceny, and,  with this in mind, I will try to remember that often others safety is not as evident nor readily available as mine.  Safe keeping to you, and you will remain in my thoughts.  I look forward to when you are able to post again. 

I was so hoping that when you finished "Who's Your Papi", that you would begin another story.  You have not disappointed with the promise of this story.

The way you have described the scene, it seems to put the reader in the story, but instead of participating, we are quiet observers.  It's quite refreshing that you have set the scene, almost as if one is peeling an onion, with each layer peeled back, another truth is revealed.

I also like that you have described Isabella in the terms of how many "real" women truly are--full of small imperfections that make each woman unique, but not unattractive.  I guess it takes the correct man to see this.  Additionally, you are portraying Isabella as a person with a strong sense of worth, who obviously knows herself and makes no apologies.

I look forward to updates.

So it would seem that the more research Edward conducts with regard to Daddy/Little Girl relationships,  has awakened something in him that was obviously lying dormant beneath the surface just waiting for the right person to come along and explore it with.  Also, it seems like a win/win situation for Isa.  She can embark on a romance all the while beginning to explore some of her buried desires.  Their exploration and establishing boundries with regard to this relationship will definitely make for some good chapters ahead.

It is interesting to note that Edward seems so intuned to what Isa is searching for.  He realizes that she is a strong, independent, self-reliant woman; however, at the same time he recognizes her desire, or shall we say need, to be protected and watched over but also allowed to go a little crazy while knowing someone is there to reel her in. 

I am enjoying the fact that you are laying alot of ground work with regard to the chapters.  Instead of just jumping into the "smut" so to speak, the chapters are being rolled out as one would embrace a new relationship.  Slowly and surely which allows us, the readers, to get a glimpse of their backgrounds and revealing what makes them tick, and thus which makes us understand why they would want to embrace a relationship such as is.  Hope that makes some sense.  I know what I want to say, but I am having difficulty finding the proper verbiage. 

Anyways, once again I am enjoying this story and look forward to the upcoming chapters.  Cannot wait to see where you take these two.   

And so it would seem that their journey has begun. 

If I'm not reading more into this than is actually there, I really glad that Edward did not wake to find this realtionship would travel to the same level that obviously most of his previous sexual encounters have thus far.  I guess he was mildly surprised that Isa did not slip into the mindset that some women do when they "give it up".  Sometimes it seems that some women feel that once they have "allowed" the man to experience the "promised land", they often reverse the roles and find themselves claiming a power that actually should not even exist in a relationship.  Instead of enjoying the intimacy and sharing, they begin to use their sexuality as a means to gain acquience over other parts of the realtionship (If you don't do as I wish, there will be no intimacy for you.).  I guess Edward expected that, but this is where is will begin to understand that Isa is very different from other women he has dated in the past.  This just demonstrates how being completely honest and leaving the game playing out of the relationship can only strengthen and deepen their connection.   

It is so telling just how much Edward's understands Isa's desires, and along the same lines it is obvious how much Isa's involvement in Edward's life thus far has enabled him to realease the deep seeded desires that have been lying just under the radar waiting for the correct woman to come along and help his embrace his desires.  The way in which Edward address the idea of the piercing of her nipples, during demonstrated his intuitiveness in regard for Isa's need for submission as well as her desire to please.  By his suggestion that Isa have the piercing done to please Edward--to submit to his desire to see her nipples peirced--it also meets Isa's need to be able to address a situation that is possibly fearful or awkward for her.  Therefore, it seems that by submitting to one of Edward's desires it has a two-fold effect--she pleases him, and gets something accomplished that she also wants but cannot seem to face committing to on her own.  Yeah, hope that makes some sense.

It seems obvious that Edward is not ready to embrace the idea of "love", but I do hope that as their realtionship develops both through role-playing and the vanilla BF/GF times, that he will eventually see that they seem to be quite suited for one another.  Yeah, it's obvious that they are currently in the "honeymoon" phase and with Isa being very independent and fiesty--obviously not something that she is going to put on the back burner for anyone,  and Edward's need to dominate possibly beyond the role-playing aspect, the two of them will see how discovering and embracing this type of a realtionship can be a win/win for both of them.  It might even be possible that fate led to the two of them meeting. 

I truly am enjoying the "slow burn" that you are doing with these two.  It's almost as if it is a very sensual dance--almost that of a tango.  I look forward to when the "honeymoon phase" ceases, and we see some of the fire that these two have. 

So, once again, another great chapter.  I truly do try not to get so wordy with these reviews, but I absolutely love the subtle nuances that you weave with your words.  It often makes me want to just delve into these characters and see if indeed what I have said is what you intended, or if I am completely off base in some of my assumptions. Anyways, look forward to next week's chapter.

As always, a very good chapter.  So happy to see that Isa survived the first withdrawal by Edward.  Although not intentional, I am sure that with every text or message that Isa left for Edward that went unanswered left her feeling somewhat dubious as to the status of their relationship and if it was indeed being viewed mutually on the same level.  Definitely, Isa and Edward had discussed the relationship in causual conversation, as well as what was expressed through actions and verbalizations while in the throes of passion; however, when faced with the first withdrawal, I am sure it was very disconcerting for her in light of her childhood and early formative years.  It seems obvious to me, at least, that he may retain some residual feelings of abandonment.  Even though her parents were supportive of her, and continue to be, children often find themselves as collarteral damage when the parents are either trying to hold on to a failing marriage or trying to extradite themselves from the marriage.  They often find themselves so caught up in the drama playing out on a daily basis, that they often loose sight of the children that get caught up in the chaos.

Yes, I can certainly relate to Isa's quandry.  She was a child and eventually an adolscent who unfortunately found her self in the precarious position of having to  assume far too much responsibility, and quite possibly was over-exposed to the realities of her parent's crumbling marriage.   With this  thought, I can certainly understand her reasonings with regards to the issue of feminism.  Yes, she did indeed need to assume a certain amount of strenght and independence based on her parents disenegrating marriage; however, that being said, she was also forced to put aside, far too early, the carefree exhuberance that should accompany childhood. , It's often these passages in your story that I feel you are telling my story. So relatable.

I am glad that Edward seems is so intuitive.  Without actually verbalizing everything, Isa providing her thoughts and opinions on subjects is actually baring her soul to Edward in a way for him to futher understand her need for the Daddy/little relationship.   

I cannot wait to read the chapter containing the brunch.  Actually, I am rather surprised that Edward revealed as much of their relationship to his brothers that he did.  I guess he gave them enough to assure them that he was happy without having to expose the complete nature of their intimacies.  And, Edward maybe musing that he is not really looking for the "whole package"--wife, home, children, picket fence, etc., but I really think he is deluding himself.  I believe he wants that, but up to this juncture in his life he had not found that in the socialites that he had been dating.   Well, I guess we will have to see how this plays out.  BTW, just loved the little tidbit with regard to Emmett's previous partners.  Yeah, I guess setting fire to a heirloom, would off putting to the family. 

So, I guess I have rambled on long enough.  As always, really like this story.  If I am not sounding too uneducated here, just what exactly is the "Queen's English"?     

Well, I'm sure that Isa meeting Carlisle for the first time was..........awkward.  Actually, the comment regarding the sheets and the follow-up comment with regard to any surfaces that would require scrubbing was beyond rude.  I was suspecting it, but thought I was wrong; however, now I truly think that Carlisle is jealous of Isa.  I'm not sure if he wants Edward for himself, or if it is some weird twisted territorial BS.  I am getting the feeling that Carlisle does  not want anyone intruding into Edward's life.  It almost seems to me that Carlisle does not wish to "share" Edward, and by Isa being more entranced into Edward's life that possibly there will, at some point, be no need for Carlisle presence.  I don't know, but at this moment, I am not that enamored of Carlisle.  I guess we will have to wait and see what transpires, but right now Carlisle is giving off "creepy" vibes.

Actually, Isa seemed to handle herself quite well with the grilling from Edward's Nana.  She was very respectful to the Nana and was able to reassure Edward that she was more than comfortable dealing with the "intrusive" questions presented to her.  Even though Edward was aware that Isa is a very independent woman, I am sure that her responding to Edward's grandmother with regard to her ability to support herself without Edward's money probably gave them both the needed reassurance that he is indeed not a "gold digger".  I susupected all along that Edward's last girlfriend had indeed latched on to Edward for both his status and money.  It had to have been rather awkward though since his last girlfriend had been a friend of Edward's sister-in-law.  However, with this being said, admittedly Edward had actually not taken the reins of the situation.  Instead it seems as if he let the woman use him, and even if he used her for a convenient vessel for sex, it obviously took a greater toll on him. 

I guess it took for him to retreat from life briefly to see that he had to play a more active role in obtaining what he wanted out of life than to simply take the easier path.  It almost could be compared to Robert Frost's poem, "The Road Less Travelled".  Instead of just going along with conventionality, he needed to divert and actually seek out and discover for himself what he wanted out of a relationship.  He couldn't rely on his family members or others in society to present him with choices of partners, he needed to seek a partner out for himself. 

I not actually sure why Isa was pissed off that Edward did not share how long it had been that he had been intimate.  Afterall, she most assuredly has not seemed to share all of her past either.  I think now that they both acknowledge that they have approached this relationship by jumping in at the middle, I feel they both realize that they almost have to go back and sew up a few of the loose ends--start at the beginning.  Well, I am sure there will be plenty of time for that to occur.

Now that Emmett sees that Edward is beginning into a committed relationship, and their brother is married, I guess it's time for Emmett to begin actively searching for his special someone.  One certainly cannot pull the "hit and quit it" forever.  LOL   However, I do believe that Emmett had been keep his inappropriate comments and visual observations to himself.  I actually do not believe that Edward will not hesistate to set Emmett straight.  Now that Edward is beginning to embrace his dominant side, his possessive nature is also beginning to rear it's head. 

As always, great chapter.  I look forward to seeing another posted chapter in a couple of weeks.

I really like this intro to this new fiction.  Obviously there are quite a few people to get to know in this story; but, as always, Lexi, you did a good job with the introductions of characters, and the character list at the bottom will certainly will helpful as the story progresses.

So since Edward has not been back in Brooklyn in several years, I guess it will really be a shock for him when he actually meets Bella again in so many years.  Even though Jasper is giving him a brief rundown on how much has changed, and yet has remained the same.  They say one can never really go home again, but I cannot wait to see if Edward can, or if the old adage holds true.

So you have written your disclaimer at the beginning, and let's hope people read it and adhere to it.  I have looked forward to this story since you mentioned in the FB Group, and with this beginning, it seems to be shaping up to be epic in true Sexy Lexi style.