I can imagine the mind playing emotional tricks on Bella. Making her feel alone, despondent and nearly abandoned. But she is also the one choosing to not make further headway with Edward's adoptive parents or to reach out to Emmett, Alice or Rosalie.
This homework is a great idea. Meet someone new.

What are opposable thumbs?

The new beginning has a bitter sweet start.
It's everything they need right now.

Their making progress as a couple.

Aro may actually be delusional. Not enough to be deemed insane but enough to convince himself of falsehoods.

No other questions from cross examination? That's unheard of in this day and age.

Are there any members of the Volturi left to inflict harm to the witnesses?

Edward needs to guard his heart but also needs to be open enough to allow new memories to take over where the bad ones left.

Bella snapped out of her quasi comatose state rather quickly. Edward's voice must have medicinal qualities.
A date night sounds like a good step forward.

Bella pushed herself into this state by not heeding the warnings Irina and Emmett continued to describe.
I understand Esme's concern but she really shouldn't interfere with her sons heart.

This separation will be the breaking point for both of them.

She followed through with her goal of a kiss on her birthday.
The separation of Charlie from Bella brought tears to my eyes. But the time they spent together was priceless.

Poor Edward. He is still feeling like he is on the outside looking in on Bella's life.
Aro on death row; could it be that life will finally be relaxing for the Del Cigno family?

If Bella could only remember the way she felt as she tried to help Edward become accustom to her touch. Then maybe she could begin to let Edward help her.

That makes Renata the daughter of...... ???????????????
Aro is a liar, but should we be surprised. No!

DNA pending.........you are just toying with us!
Edward's real life is now on display.

She got though it, with the aid of her protector.

It should never happen in a hospital that is worth its name. But, having said that, there are orderlys and nurses that do not read charts thoroughly and act according to said protocols, causing similar incidents.
The feds really have no authority in the situation but it was fun to watch Edward in action.

I think the reason Edward has never allowed himself to heal is that he is afraid he will forget his mother. Everything she meant to him and how she lived him unconditionally.
He needs to go back to her grave and tell her everything about his life. Purge his pain over the loss of her.

Edward remember the moments where Bella needed her mother for questions and comfort. How sweet that he wants to share his adoptive mother with her. He us always one step ahead.

Lose the beard.......chuckling.
Therapy and open communications will be their only saving grace.
What a gruesome way for Sulpicia to die. And Renata took herself out. Hm, she must have loved her mother. Did she fund out Charlie was her father?

I hope Emmett can act like a buffer between Bella's angry confusion and Edward's explanations.

The telemetry unit is not the next phase if Bella's recovery just yet. She is not ambulatory nor is it necessary to monitor her heart during physical exertion. That will come in a few months time. She would be in ICU or their step down unit if extubated (no more breathing tube).
Glad Edward has some pull within the Bureau.

I hope Bella's new found knowledge of her parentage will not interfere with her physical and emotional healing. She will have scars much like Edward.

I almost commented last chapter on the fact that I thought Aro believes he is Bella's father!
Well, Bella is the product of rape. Then she finds out that Renata is really Charlie's daughter and her mother was poisoned by her rapist. Wow, that is a lot to take in.

Charlie has an admirer! Didn't see that coming.

Who was the masked person that sort of cleaned Bella up?
James is a pig. He must not rate very high in Aro's organization.

Three down, with James and Riley to go!

Is Edward physically able to pull off his part of the raid? Will his attachment to Bella interfere?

Emmett is going to get an earful if Edward tells him everything.
Glad Rosalie set him straight.

Charlie must really trust Edward!
Will Edward experience a melt down as they find Bella?

Man, I still can't decide who the informant is. But, based on Charlie's quick response I'm leaning his way.

When Emmett gets there, will Edward tell him the truth?
Bella wasn't paying attention to her surroundings like she had been taught. Now look at her circumstances.

Did Bella just see the future? If Charlie renounces his title, who would fill the spot? Emmett? I would hope he wants out too.

I miss the three kisses punctuating the unspoken ILY's. But the actual words are rather powerful.

Heidi was an informant for Aro. Hm, wonder who else is on his payroll?

Will Angela be mixed up in the drama?
Nice to have Edward and sexy times back together.

With Felix and Demetri out of the picture, will Aro be relying on Jane and Alec? I can't remember the third guys name, Mario maybe?

Oh no he didn't.......
Edward's a jealous man. Riley's going to regret his greeting.

How will the bureau find out about their prize agent being severely injured?
Poor Bella is a wreck.

Oh boy, is Edward ready for this two on one fight?
Will Emmett or someone else show up in time to help dust the Volturi thugs?

Rose and Alice should be the ones in trouble.

Is Edward logging all this information for his next report to Carlisle?

Why would Ro have shown up?
Unless she is the one to deliver some news that the agency has discovered.

She was able to ground him and bring him back to the feelings of loving her body. Very intimate.

Edward has found another woman who wants to give him gifts to show her love. He has come full circle!
The healing is a slow process, but he is on his way to learning how to love without the fear of loss.

The 'I Love You's' are slipping out more easily. And more frequently. Sigh

Yeah, they are getting closer to saying it face to face!
Nice to note that Jessica took a stand and let Angela know that she didn't take to kindly to the selfish ways being exhibited.
I'm wondering if aunts had anything to do with Renee's demise? Aro is still at the top of my list though.

Bella is Edward's second chance to feel the power of love and it's healing qualities. He will do what is necessary to protect her from every form of pain.

Poor Emmett! I hope he can meet his dream girl at some point in the future.
Edward needs no help in succeeding in this dance floor challenge. Bella will be writhing in pleasure!