Holy crap that was exhausting!  I was sad, scared and melancholy at the same time . . . . you had me so worried that whole chapter.  I could tell something was wrong with CC and he had checked out.  I just thought he would just sleep and run away when he felt better. I had no idea he would go that drastic of a route.  You freaked this reader out!  So glad that he will be okay, at least physically. Mentally, he's got a long road.  Poor Sheila.  What an evil mom she has . . . and so judgmental . . . people in glass houses and all.  I hope BxE take her in, or at least get her over to AxJ or Renee even. Perhaps, her own dad?  Don't scare me like that again . . . wow.

CC had me laughing through his whole POV.  Grandpa had some really valid points and eventually got them across to CC.  I have a feeling tha CC can be extremely strong.  He seems to be very intelligent with a huge capacity of empathy.  I think he'll make a fine doctor . . . he seems to want to be a surgeon.  Carlisle also had a great point about EJ and going into politics . . .  he may want to pursue that . . . or not, politicians are so smarmy . . . ick.  BxE seemed to be having a lot of fun in Italy.  It's about time they made it there. They've been speaking about it since befor EJ was born.  I'm glad they went!  

Stupid, stupid, stupid woman!  Ugh! I don't care how desperate the situation is or was . . . I could NEVER do anything like that to my husband . . . ever.  Even Alice tried to talk her out of it.  At least Alice was smart enough to suggest recording it, just in case.  Oh and look, Randall got what he wanted . . . Edward away from Bella . . . big surprise there.  Argh!

Michael afraid of curch at first, then wanting to go to church on Sunday.  That Sister Anne really made an impact.  Then he was bored at church . . . I don't blame him, I always am.  LOL.  That is unfortunate that Bella will have to deal with Randall in her own home . . . she needs to speak up . . . too bad she never mentioned it prior to this, but she was protecting Edward somehow, I guess.  Shivers.  I love that Seth is still around after all these years . . . I hope he has found a man for himself and that you mention it in a later chapter.  Why do I have a bad feeling about something horribly wrong happening to Sheila from her own mother's hands?  Shivers, again.  I forgot all about Michael playing with EJ's "balloons" . . . you cracked me up there . . . when Michael said EJ was being selfish and that he know he likes balloons.  LMAO.  Loved that ExB dropped the kids and left for schmexy times.  The fact that it pissed off pop-pop was even funnier.  Poor Carlilse . . . what's he gonna do now, if Esme won't touch him.  In her defense, he did scare the crap out of her the last time.  Bummer.  I like that CC seems to be getting back to normalcy.  It is nice to knowthey didn't make him go to the ward after all as well.  Medication should work with the journaling.  I like the route you went.  Onwards . . .

Oh wow . . . I laughed so hard during this chapter.  I am thrilled you continued this with the kids being older.  I am loving it so far.  That chapter was a beast though . . . holy crap it was long.  It was QS series long.  Thank you for continuing.  I love that you love your characters so much you don't want to let them go.  'Cause sometimes, the readers don't wanna let 'em go either.  :)

I completely caught the similarities of Twilight with BxE with your Ej and Debbie.  Him finding her attractive.  Then later the electric shock and the instant "love" attraction on EJ's part.  Then he walks her home and says, "I don't think we should be friends" . . . that was so Edward in Twilight.  Loved it!!!  Looking forward to their burgeoning young love.  Her text to Steven was hilarious.  He should run over to Steven's if even for a little bit.  The guy is leaving in two weeks . . . just saying.  Fun chapter.  

It was pretty funny when EJ was trying his hardest to cockblock CC, because he was bored.  Then poor Alex and her appendix.  At least she's surrounded by people that are in the hospital business. She's also quite the lucky young lady with all the love from the whole extended family.  AJ was so upset, I hope he gets to come over and see her soon.  Loved the flashback of Edward teaching Alex how to ride a bike.  It showed she was one tough cookie from a very young age . . . and then again when she came home from the hospital and said, "I had surgery, minor surgery at that", before making her own way upstairs.  I think I caught onto the very subtle hint you gave about Seth, that he's gay?  Just guessing . . . with the flower comment from Bella . . . and there was another that I just can't remember right now.  Poor EJ, that kid is super confused.  CC at the hospital loving that his dad made the doctor cry was hilarious.  Then his comment at the end about trying to sleep, but wanted to know what mom did to make him squel like a bith.  I love that kid!

Thank you for not dragging out the fight.  I get all worried panda when the characters fight.  I had an ex, the jealous mo flicker, beat the crap out of me once . . . just once . . . I couldn't move my arm for a week.  I literally jumped out of his moving car to escape the punching he was inflicting on my arm.  I never EVER went back to him after that.  Fucker threatened suicide on my front porch when my family was gone one night.  I called the police and they locked him up for seventy-two hour suicide watch.  His sisters were so pissed at me.  Screw them.  I left and never went back, but that's how I personally could see Bella flashing back to that moment . . . briefly.  I still think she went a little over dramatic, but that's just me.  Edward should have never squeezed her arms like that either though.  I am so glad they worked it out.  That was pretty fucked up what Sal's older adult family members did.  I'm not fo bullying, but he can be a social pariah and not be bullied.  I can get on board with that.  Sal and what's her bucket weren't even together when Ej had sex with her.  Sal broke it off . . . what a dork.  I hope that part is not over, but no bullying.

This chapter absolutely did not suck.  You did a great job here.  CC was being an absolute dick and he needing taking down a peg or two.  He is sixteen, but he is still a child, not an adult yet.  He needs to respect his parents and he has blatently disrepected them for over a month.  Even EJ tried to break through to him to no avail.  Perhaps, CC needs some medication?  Don't know.  It was so shitty of him to ignore what was happening to Alex right in front of him.  Poor Alex.  Now, she understands the magnitude of what may have happened also . . . she must be even more scared.  Glad CC seemed to come around there at the end, but he has far to go before the family trusts him again.  Isn't Maddy jumping the gun a bit with going all the way on homecoming with Damion?  He likes virgins, she is going to get her heart broken.  Ugh.  Loved the office schmexy times!!!  Also, giggled at the Ebay bidding for his action figure.  LOL.  

Okay, Alex attacking AJ in the limo was pretty cute and really funny.  She showed her brother's didn't she!?!  Too funny.  Then CC getting weirded out at the oddity that was his blue haired date, loved it.  Robin was creeping after his dad for crying out loud . . . too weird.  I was on board with her metal face and blue hair too, oh well.  EJ realizing he is in love with Debbie was too adorable.  Then leaving his 'queen' on the dance floor to get his 'girl' was the best!  Then finally asking her to be his girlfriend, the first one I believe for himever, was even better.  Edward wanting to know who won the bet later was too hysterical . . . but, Bella seemingly curious as well, was a surprise . . . a good one.  She almost seemed just as eager as Edward there for a minute.  Funny.  Was wondering why Alex was so smiley afterwards . . . she must've had a great rest of her homecoming. AJ is cute in all his shyness.  I think Al may be right and it will be Alex to corrupt him, not the other way around.  LOL

Okay I really liked Natalie with CC . . . even though I really like Sheila with CC . . . wow, you're good . . . now who do I root for?  Loved them coming home with all the bags and sharing it with Edward . . . that was great bonding.  Still loving this story . . .

Interesting thought on putting leg weights on to be weighed, just to weigh less later.  Then he was 209 and told her 215 . . . slightly weird at he would tell that little fib, but it was funny none-the-less.  Loved Natalie's POV in this.  She really likes CC and the tear falling, was because he truly knew her eye color.  He not only listens to her, and she can be herself around him . . . he answered the question that all other boys never could.  CC is an adorable drunk.  I can't wait to see him and Natalie's relationship come to life.  They are super cute together.  Another really fun chapter. 

I love that these kids have such fuck awesome parents to ask all their sexual questions to.  I adore how frank and honest they are.  Edward trying to explain to him certain things.  Loved that Bella was teaching her son the fine art of getting the woman off.  I had missed Edward's POV, so that was great having him back.  EJ and Bella getting tattooed . . . woo~hoo!!!  That's an amazing way to bond with your kid!  I can imagine CC being pissed that he was not included . . . but Bella had a fantastic idea of Edward and CC doing the same when he is eighteen.  Really great idea.  Now, we just have to get Natalie and CC past their shyness and together!

I personally felt relieved when the letter from Jake came.  It also made it click that the mother and child he left behind was Veronica and her mom.  You mentioned at the beginning when Bella busted Roni and EJ banging . . . that she was older but not by much.  Add to that the single mom and Roni not knowing her father . . . yeah, it's not rocket science.  hehehe  I really liked the confrontation between Sheila and CC.  Yes, what he said to her can be misconstrued as mean . . . but I personally think he did very well and held his own against the bitch.  She is a jealous shrew and just doesn't like that he moved on.  She was so evil verbally to him and he just put her in her place.  She wouldn't let it go and went to get her friends and that practically backfired on her as well.  Too funny.  Loved Natalie and her reaction . . . go Natalie!!!  Loving this girl more and more.  The part with Bella, Rose and Seth and the texts to Edward and back was all very fun as well.

I actually really liked the conversation between Roni and Jake . . . they are bonding and that is really quite cool.  I like that she likes the idea of switching schools and moving into Jake's house.  Loved when she went out and Shelly was on her knees and she thought, dad's getting his groove back . . . too funny!  EJ was a man-whore and that was way overboard . . . super funny though.  Him thinking CC told Natalie and Natalie told Roni . . . that too was funny.  When it was EJ bragging and the two girls he was with we're probably bragging . . . too many people knew . . . she was bound to find out anyway . . . it just sad that it hurt her.  I feel sorry for Roni.  Grandpa Carlisle still cracks me up . . . he would have had a threesome . . . hehehehehe . . . now that was funny conversation.  I hope that Bella keeps a friendship with Roni for the little time she may stay in Port Jarvis.  Edward and Bella were funny there at the end . . . she went from not in the mood to straight up attacking him.  Fun!

That was fun with the way CC wanted to know how his dad was in high school.  Then he cockblocked his parents to find out about how Jake and Bell met.  Again, fun.  The bit with EJ playing he was Michael's father backfiring, but not until the last second was brilliant.  Well played. Michael really misses Roni . . . EJ and her don't need to get back together, but she needs to still be friends with the family, Bella misses her, Michael misses her . . . and she was good for EJ.  You can have friends of the opposite sex, I always did.  Yeah, they should be friends.

Yay!!!  CC got his license . . . whoot-whoot!!!  I wonder if the gossip Bella heard was what Edward seemed to walk in on in the doctor's lounge . . . Al and what's-her-name?  Anyway, I wonder if they've been caught doing something they shouldn't.  I'm sure you will fill the readers in at some point.  Seemd juicy though.  Edward was fantastic in this chapter . . . you call it boring, but I really like when you get the characters like this.  He took care of the younger kids . . . took care of Bella . . . got dinner cooked and fed everyone.  The CC and Edward moment was pretty cool also.  Then the bed time with all four of them was funny . . . and adorable!!!

You are probably sick of hearing this from me, but that chapter was great.  I loved that Bella wasn't mad about the car, just the spending without discussing . . . I agree.  Even though he's the one that brings the money home, he still should have discussed the amount . . . quarter of a mil . . . on a car . . . hehehe. Loved that CC finally drove.  That he finally was done waiting for Natalie to come to him and made that giant romantic gesture in the middle of the cafeteria . . . he has amazing friends.  Yay . . . they finally do it!!!  Woo~Hoo!!!  I loved that she stripped and said this is me . . . being his POV and him just thinking how beautiful she is . . . just made me all warm and fuzzy inside . . . he truly loves her and she him.  This was just a great chapter.  Who knows what's up with EJ . . . the only thing that I can possibly think is that he treating Roni so disrespectful and he NEVER treats girls that way . . . he's feeling really awful about it.

Loved the EPOV and the BPOV . . . the ALPOV was strange.  Edward being hung on by all the young ones just had to boost his ego.  He was needing that lately.  As he was feeling pretty down and out about getting older and not getting the attention he used to.  Bella not wanting to go out at all and fine staying at home was entertaining.  Then CC and EJ's reaction to what she as wearing was super funny.  Loved the Gloria and Chris bit at the bar.  Now, poor Emily has fallen in love with Al who is old enought to be her parent . . . however, she may just be in love with the fact that he listens and is attentive.  If she has time away from Gabe, perhaps she will realize this.  Who knows.  He does care about her, but fresh out of a divorce . . . not such a great idea.  I am glad he decided to speak to Emmett and Rose . . . that is really a good idea.  They need to understand what Gabe is asking and how wrong that truly is . . . open marriage this young . . . ummm, no!!!

Why is it that I find their hangovers so funny?  You make me laugh with those.  I loved the fact that he didn't want sex and that she didn't either, yet later CC and Alex hear them in his room.  Too funny . . . they are insatiable.  It was kind of funny that EJ caught Alex grinding on AJ . . . she is just so curious . . . and hey, it felt good . . . why not grind.  LOL.  Then I adored the masturbation conversation between CC and Alex . .  . that was perfect!!!  She had so many questions and he kept telling her to speak to mom . . . so funny . . . crunchy uncofortable for both of them, but she had questions damn it!!!  I think he did so well.  He couldn't believe she ahdn't yet touched herself at fourteen . . . I was very surprised to learn that as well . . . seems a little old to have not explored.  She will tonight . . . then she will have opened a whole new world . . . they may not get her out of her bedroom.  LOL.

I think it was really cool that Emmett sat there and truly listened to his long time friend Al, telling his whole story.  I loved that Emmett slowly went from wanting to kill Al to wanting to, and almost literally, killing Gabe.  Gabe is a douche . . . just like you've mentioned here and there through this story.  Open relationship . . . pfft.  Dick.  Rose was more upset that Emily didn't come to her when all this was happening, than the possibility of Al and Emily getting together.  That was oddly interesting to me.  The play seemed like it went really well.  Bella cracked me up with her tears, shouts and clapping.  Great mom that one.  She made me smile.  Edward shouldn't have smoked earlier, as he was worthless and kept falling asleep.  Bad daddy!  The hint during the play from Natalie about Roni getting hurt by John and then Michael seeing it . . . I'm glad EJ and 'Michael Cullen' came to the rescue.  Michael was so funny in parts of that . . . love that kid!!!  Then Gabe picking up Roni the same night Emily broke up with him . . . the nerve of him even showing up there in the first place . . . ugh!  I'm glad that EJ was there to get her away from Gabe.  What are you going to do with those two?  EJxR?

That little glimpse into the day Michael was born was really cool.  Poor Charlie, cranky from chemo and nobody knowing why he was being so cranky.  That must've sucked to find out later the reason why was from the chemo.  Speaking of cranky, Edward was a bitch to just about everyone in this chapter.  He was awful to his kids, awful to Bella and then really awful to Emily.  What's his problem?  Will we find out in a later chapter?  Geez.

I liked that talk between AJ and EJ, well done.  If I were AJ, I would stay the fuck away from Alex . . . those boys that are so nice to him right now, will squash him like a bug if he acts out and touches her.  Perhaps, when they are seniors, AJ and Alex can find each other again . . . who knows.  Everyone of the kids took the news well . . . although they have had a bt of practice . . . LOL. Why am I worried about the fact that Debbie tried so hard to get EJ into bed?  And, not only that, she handed him the condom . . . did she poke a hole in it to trap him?  She had the comment of 'a lot can change in three to six months'.  Seems a little odd to me.  Glad to hear the baby is okay and the tests have been coming back clear.  Poor Al really has no clue about AJ. The parent pulling the ostrich route is never a good thing.  Kids have sex . . . and it is early now.  Just because he didn't have it until he was eighteen, doesn't mean his kid will wait that long.

I understand that she needed her space at first but, why wouldn't Alice tell her that Edward had come by looking for her those four times.  What's even worse was her parents!  Not telling her he came by everyday for a month.  Had she not run into Kate in the street, she would never know that it was all a misunderstanding.  She's equally guilty.  Running away and not confronting it.  Maybe not at first but, at least confront a week later, at the most.  Their families really screwed them both over.  Didn't help that she refused to speak to him and got mad because he didn't come for her, when he did.  What a nightmare.

Did you have this one in the Mistletoe contest?  I remember it from there.  Short and sweet.

This whole story was fantastic.  I loved it all .  Very funny and super cute.  Loved how everyone had a sharp wit.  Such a fun story.  I do not see a single reason why this one had to be removed from FF for TOS violations.  They never even had sex in here at all.  Well, no sex scenes.  You implied they had sex because of the three children that were born.  So very much enjoyed reading this.  Thank you for sharing your imagination with us here.  ~ChristyWIX

That'll definitely make someone think twice about one night stands.  She was bat-shit crazy.  Now she's dead over somebody that didn't want her.  Pathetic, if you think about it.  I'm glad Edward, Bella and Sarah were fine and their nightmare was gone for good.  

I forget what Rose does for a living or, it wasn't mentioned yet.  Would she be able to move to where Emmett is?  I'm so glad that it was Edward that was there.  Even happier that he took that leap by kissing her.  Very convenient business trip to where it seems her main office is located.  I wonder if she'll move there?  It would be a nice change of scenery, that I mentioned in an earlier review.

Gotta love Rose.  She sees through the crap and settled it all.  Hopefully, they will pull themselves together.  It just dawned on me that Emmet can work anywhere, as he's a teacher.  Bella can work anywhere, as she works remotely.  Edward wants to open his own restaurant, which are a dime a dozen in Los Angeles.  Also a giant fashion mecca, so Alice could still have her clothing line.  Hmmm.  I think everyone needs to start packing and moving.

Seems a little odd that you would throw this on Bella's plate as well.  Wasn't it full enough already?  Edward not speaking to her for two weeks was a little harsh.  She gave him honesty.  Something he already knew, that she wasn't ready, yet he didn't like it.  So instead of a little compassion and understanding, he stops talking to her altogether.  This story has taken a left turn, with no blinker.  Emmett was the one to make the mistake here.  Why would he tell Edward she was out on a date?  He's not a stupid man, was he thinking this would help them.  It didn't.  It hurt them.

Yay, Edward picked her up from the airport!  Perfect.  He did get quiet, that was interesting.  At least we learned why rapidly.  I have to say I love that Bella speaks French.  With Edward running a French restaurant, I makes me wonder if he too, speaks French? 

That was a sweet lemon.  It was a perfect first time.  Lots of love involved.  Rose smacking Emmett was great too.  He deserved that and more, for what he did.  Interested to see what direction you take them all now.

Wow, that was tragic.  Yes, an officer at your door is never good.  Wow, that is horrible.  It's wonderful of both Alice and Rose to drop everything and go to her, when they've never met in person.  That's a strong bond.  It's also wonderful that their brothers want to be there to support their sisters.  

I have put both cinnamon and vanilla in my pancakes forever.  Try yours with adding vanilla next time, you'll never have them without again ;) to use your own words.  I really liked that they all fit so very well together.  That the men enjoyed one another, too.  It was also great that Edward not only offered his help but, actually did help, in preparing breakfast.  Knowing he'd pulled away from her months ago, and she felt it, should really help to speed up her healing process.  Unfortunately, it may also cause a trust issue with the next man.

Interesting turn of events.  Of course her delayed depression is warranted.  It owes the seem like she is depressed about Garrett, just about being alone.  Which, she has self inflicted.  Sort of a catch twenty-two here.  She was lonely, so she cut off all ties with the people that could pull her out of the loneliness.  Seems like it may be time for a change of scenery.  A new life.  Get out of the house you shared with the man that passed away.

Why would they want that house?  And, for more than the asking price?  The only thing I can think of, is guilt.  They feel guilty for what their own daughter did.  They want to give Bella closure.  However, that idea changed when they didn't just do it all through the realtor and even done with it.  When they made the arrange,nets to see the place, I knew something was wrong.  Did they actually think that attacking the innocent one in the whole thing was a good idea?  What is wrong with them?  Sick people.  She didn't need that.  At all.

Forgot to mention how extremely odd it was that her work gave her crap about her moving to L.A., to the point that she quit.  Telecommuting doesn't matter where you are in the country.  Hell, in the world.  It's still all done over the phone and computer.  I work from home here in San Francisco, for a company in Chicago, on an account in New York . . . it shouldn't have mattered to them.  Just found it strange.  I'm so glad that BxE found their home.  Very happy it is so close to the others.  I loved that all three men proposed at the same time.  Wonder if they'd planned that?  It was very cute.  All three women were so very excited.  Edward coaxing out of Bella what was wrong at bedtime, was sweet of him.  That she wants a baby was making him very happy.  Cute ending.

This story hit slightly at home with me.  I had a fiancé when I was eighteen, that I realized I didn't feel forever love for and left him.  Not at the alter, thankfully.  I'm so glad I did, as three years later I met my forever love.  Sometimes you have to follow that heart of yours.  Twenty-six years later and I'm still blissfully happy with my forever love.  Thank you for this one.

That was a really sweet story and a fantastic ending.  Mia's first day of school was more torturous on Edward than it was on either Bella or Mia.  Funny stuff there.  I love that Mia had a mini meltdown worried that they would be girls.  Poor thing.  They just don't understand when they are that young.  The Sue/Charlie relationship was a wonderful surprise . . . as was him growing up and becoming a real man in lieu of a man-child.  That was really nice to read about. Thank you for this story ladies, it was a fun one to read.  :) 

I loved his 'distraction' during her surgery . . . goodness that was a beautiful distraction.  He's freaking adorable.  Carlisle saying that Esme is eight years older that him was amusing too.  Fun addition to this.  Love the name Mia, that's super cute.  I knew she'd be okay . . . YAY!!!

I'm glad she slept long a while in the hospital . . . seems they are always waking you up to check on you.  Loved that Aro said he would fire her if she came anywhere near work until after the baby was born.  Love him.  Not surprised on the Edward front.  That makes more sense.  Thankfully, I have that luxury too.  What my husband makes covers the household and extras.  I work simply because I love what I do.  All of the money I make gets saved or used on our vacations.  I could never sit at home and not work and I can see Edward working for fun, makes sense to me.  Yes, videogames are certainly not what we loved when they were first creating game systems and the games you played on them.

Clearly Newton Sr. purposefully hid the file, only for Aro to find it.  Much to Sr.'s chagrin.  She was light headed before she even started that file hunt.  Her father is a piece of crap and how dare he speak to her that way.  What is wrong with Bella not speaking up to him?  She lets him walk all over her and he treats her like something on the bottom of his shoe . . . and this is okay with her.  I don't like it.  Also, is it possible that Sr. slipped her something?  I really hope it's just stress and nothing that criminal that he may have done.  Did he mess with her car too?  *shivers*  Thank goodness Edward is there for Bella right now, as I imagine she will wake up in the hospital.  

This chapter was too adorable . . . they cracked me up the entire time!

Wow, Mike and Jessica have balls.  I hope that Mike's mom and dad have the money . . . as it would be truly unfair for everything they worked so hard for, was tossed away by their own son.  How horrible.  Edward's cocky, that's for sure.  I would've pushed his out the office door too.  Funny though.

Very fun.  Enjoyed this one.  ~Christy