Yay you're back!  I hate it when RL kicks my favorite writers in the ass--how am I supposed to escape my own RL BS w/out stories that let me escape to my happy place?   Seriously-great chapter--glad E is being brave--hope Bella can be too.....Anyway--Welcome back!

hi-what a great new outlook on our favorite story.  I am totally hooked!  I definitely think Bella should wait-too much going on & why would she trust him with her questions?  she can't see the face in her dreams yet, for all she knows it might be edward.  I'd be keeping stuff between myself & Alice....Can't wait to see where you lead them.  Thanks for writing!

what a cool person you are!  a great story, complete with sex toy links! holy sh**  maybe the link should be at the beginning of the chapter next time so we can have the toys at the same time as bella.....;)  great chapter, thanks for writing! 

Please let them finally work this out!  ow-such heartwrenching.  You truly capture the angst from bad decisions and regrets--perhaps some lemons would lighten the mood?  Just a suggestion :D

I honestly don't think he was unfair.  I think he did see the Bella/Clair situation for what is was, and did what he thought was right by giving her the go ahead to explore.  That having been said, she is the one who actually went ahead and choose to have sex with Clair.  How could she not see this as wrong?  Most, if not all, of us who've been in relationships would be lying if we tried to say we've never been attracted to someone else; especially when we were as young as Bella.  But part of loving and committing to someone is respecting each other enough to not take attraction to others to the next level.  I think he hoped she wouldn't actually go through with it?  I think she was selfish (&immature)  to expect it to really be ok.  Still love the story-thanks for sharing your writing!

I am so horrible at leaving reviews, but have to weigh in after that last chapter. It was so beautifully written. You could feel the sadness oozing off the page.  I am a little disappointed that edward did not admit his feelings.  I think I understand Bells's issues, but it seems like Edward has been showing for a while that his feelings run deeper than just casual bed buddies, so I was hoping he'd say the words--

I am so nervous about reading this next part!  I hate/love angst. I'm not bothered by the girl/girl relationship; I've definitely had questions/thoughts in that direction before and don't think it's a big deal.  I'm more upset  because I hate to know that major pain and hurt is coming to Edward.  I don't think the issue is that Bella develops feelings for a girl as much as that she chooses to explore a new relationship at all.  I'll keep reading because I really love your story, just please consider updating quickly so we can get through the heartfail asap!  Thanks for writing.

Gah=I am trying so hard to not hate this part of the story!  I just feel so bad for Edward.  True-he is also holding things back, but all in all, he has been much more demonstrative with his feelings.  Now, he flies back from Italy to surprise her & she can barely pull her head together to be excited?  What a bitch!  Don't get me wrong, I get that she's confused and scared, but christ, pull it together already!  Claire is sending many more mixed signals than Edward ever did, but somehow, this is ok? Sorry, it constantly shocks me when I realize how emotionally vested I get with these characters--guess it brings up a lot of my own stuff I try not to remember.....your writing is really incredible-it's been quite a while that I've been this upset/hooked on a story.   Thank you so much for writing! 

No, No, No!  Please don't leave!  For every hater, there are most likely twice as many people like me-readers who literally wait all week for your updates and eagerly read as soon as you post.  Unfortunately, I tend to suck at leaving reviews.  Having been a reader for the last 2 years I have watched so many talented writers leave, and feel such a loss when they do.  I feel truly privleged that your share your talent and would hate to see you go.  Please don't give haters the power.  I love your story, and would never wan't to read anything other that what you have planned.  Isn't that the excitement of reading?  Never knowing for sure what will happen?  Waiting to see (good or bad) where the story goes?  Sorry for being dramatic, I'm just tired of mean people, & I don't  get it at all.  Reading is what I do to get away from cranky reality, and I would really miss your talent should you leave.  Thanks for writing (and letting me rant...:)

roxie