You scared me and you know it. When Bella was watching everyone gather for the memorial, she never saw Carlisle. Making me wonder if it was him that they were honoring along with a wolf. Learning only during the flashback that it was Paul and Irina. The Masen/Cullen's all survived. I also thought it was Sam that was lost on the wolf side, as he too, was not mentioned in the opening of the chapter. I was surprised that Paul was the one to save Bella, as he really hated them at first. Though it makes sense on why. Saving Bella meant saving all of them. Sad that he had to die, with his son on the way. Edward, once again, was magnificent. The way he just stood there reading all of them and seeing deeply into what they'd done and what they had planned. Voicing everything at the perfect moment. I'm glad that Marcus was left unharmed. That he will now rule the way Volterra should've been run all these years. I'm surprised they all remained in Seattle/Forks/La Push/Port Angela's all these years. Wouldn't the city and townsfolk become suspicious at all? Well, the people of La Push wouldn't. Forks certainly would. Seattle, they must be using that make-up technique that Alice had used for Edward's concert. Loved the little bit you did in the a/n for Mike, Jessica and Michael Edward. Very sweet of you to wrap that up. Thank you for sharing your imagination with us here. ~Christy

That's really good that Edward asked, and Jessica accepted, for them to just take them at the surface. Not to question. So glad she still has thoughts but, doesn't voice them, just to keep Edward in her life. I had thought the Harvester chick would be the downfall that would bring the Colturi to them. Turns out, it was a nomad they let go free. Kind of saw that coming. Weird that you put it at the end of an epilogue though. At least there is one last one, with Bella, as soon as I click next. Loved the part that Edward was getting feeling from the baby in the womb. So cute. Such grateful parents, too. Police Chief, funny.

I'm glad they destroyed that one. If she passed, she would've still brought destruction in her path. That would've eventually garnered the attention of the Volturi. They bring her in front of Aro and he sees all the way back to,this meeting with Edward readingnher mind, sans touch, and the Cullen's with the wolves standing together against her. That would've been very bad. The destruction path alone would be awful. The Volturi finding out the Cullen's gifts, even worse. Your pre-readers did good, as this definitely read in Jake's voice.

Definitely liked being in Vanessa's head. I'm glad she and zjacob found each other. That she can be part of the whole family, not just the wolves. That she can know her cousin is really her great grand aunt instead. Loved the thought process at the end there. 'How in the heck is Edward Masen a vampire?' Cute.

Love, love, loved being in Jasper's head. What a wonderful chapter. I really liked that he approached Carlisle and asked to go through the treatment process. It'll help stave off the bloodlust he's fought for years. He's a perfect person for that treatment. I kind of wish Carlisle would've done this sooner for Jasper. Being in Jasper's head for the imprint, was wonderful. I loved that he shared what he was feeling out to the others. Very good chapter.

I think Stephenie could've done better than to have Quil imprint with a toddler in the original series. Of course, we learned later why (Renesme) she did that but, it was still really wrong. Even though we all knew that Quil only thought of protecting her and helping her, and that it wasn't sexual at all, it still just did not sit right. At least with me. Liked being in Esme's head. I liked that everyone was forced to taste Carlisle's concoction. Edward was downright gleeful!

Those boys were thrilled with their motorcycles. The chew toy and raw hides still made me laugh. Seems Leah and Paul are still being little bitches. Maybe they'll grow up one day? Seems the younger ones are more mature than those two are. What if they desensitize Esward too much, that even animal blood doesn't appeal to him? Scares him off all blood completely. What would he do to survive at that point? Why not acclimate him the normal two year process way? Odd that they are being impatient with him, when they all went through this the long way.

Stockings were the best part of Christmas growing up. Only in my house, we had to open those last. If there was a cassette tape, and you didn't have anything to play it on, it would give away the surprise sitting under the tree. Same with batteries. I loved that Edward had those cd's for them but, that he played their songs first. Such a wonderful gift. Both the present and his talent for composing. Made me laugh with the chew toys. I think the boys will laugh, too. What a great gift for them, the motorcycles. They'll love those.

That was fun. I'm glad they are all excited about the studio. And, that name is perfect. I was hoping that Edward's song for Emmett and Rosalie would be in her epilogue, to get her reaction. Guessing with the timeline, it'll be in Emmett's. I like your version of the fun the wolves are having with the Cullen's. So much better than Stephenie's. Yours makes so much more sense.

Oh that was so good. She got to,see what her family thought of her. How they loved her. That it was her abhorrent father that was the reason she was in that asylum. I am so happy she has a great grand niece and that she's into fashion. I have a feeling, with that name you gave her, that Alice will be able to share everything with her soon. All aspects of her life. And, that they will know one another forever.

I rather like that Esme has taken these boys under her wing. So sweet and just what she and they needed. I love that Edward has songs coming to him of the couple in the house. That is wonderful. It a great thing that they want to have a music studio but, isn't Seattle the reason they needed to move? EG had to close because people were going to start getting suspicious about them not aging. Why not open a studio in another crappy weather area?

That was very well planned out and it worked perfectly. They figured out where Alice came from and how she came to be. The fight wasn't much of one, and that was perfect in my book. James leaping right into having Alice rip his head off, was brilliant. I'm very glad James left her and didn't make her come along with him. I couldn't even imagine how different that Alice would be. Her helping James, as she knew nothing else. Makes me shiver. Victoria being taken down immediately, in lieu of a chase forever, was excellent. Laurent just gave up. Very happy with that outcome. No more humans will suffer those three and their tortures ever again.

Poor Alice with all the vampires and wolves involved, the decisions being made and changed, I'm surprised her little head hasn't exploded. Even though it frustrates the hell out of her, the sudden blankness when the wolves are involved, must give her some reprieve. Eight vampires and five wolves should get three vampires to change their minds or, the wolves can kill them. I just really hope that none of the Cullen's are seriously injured in this. An arm torn off, that can be reattached after is one thing, permanent and real death is not okay. And, I don't want anything happening to the wolves either, as that isn't fair this fight was brought to them. Especially not Seth, as I really like him.

He is phenomenal. I love how at ease he is with it all. How natural everything is to him. With the exception of falling to his knees when overwhelmed with their shouting voices in, and outside of their heads., he did so well. I love that Bella has such control of her shield that she can pick and choose who she has shielded and who she doesn't. I was glad that Jacob sounded reasonable with his thoughts at the end of the chapter. Hopefully, the elders will agree with what the Cullen's said. That Emmett and Edward would be dead otherwise. Okay with the fact that Edward chose to be changed, so that he can help protect his family.

What a spectacular chapter! Floved it! I loved that they danced first, then made out a little , just before she bit him. She was so controlled through it all, it was fabulous. I loved that he got a special,meal as his last one. Now you have me craving shrimp scampi! I loved his awakening. So fluid and calm. Absolutely marvelous!