I meant to say in my comments for the previous chapter how very surprised I was that Edward announced Bella to the audience as his wife. It was awesome, but I thought that the group was going to discuss how to roll out, and handle the Edward angle. Like, didn't the label have thoughts? Felix has valid concerns. It was great to see how well the Cullens melded with EverClear was wonderful. I wonder what happens if an irreconcilable grievance occurs between bandages. How can the Cullens trust that their secret will be kept? That's a lot of folks with firsthand knowledge about the existence of vampires.

Wow, I am impressed that you didn't have Edward try to intervene in Bella and JP's heated argument. It would ruin the balance and chemistry of the band if Edward were to swoop in and just insert himself into their normal ways of interacting. Of course things will change with him around, but it's good toy see that your Edward and Bella understand that it would be unfair for him to interfere. I was even worried about him going on stage without running it by the rest of the band. They took it very well, and it turned out they loved it, but that could've really backfired too.

I was confused about what Bella was up to until she bit herself. She took a dangerously crazy chance. It was hot, and I'm sure perhaps they both fantasized about something like that-well maybe Edward was afraid to fantasize about blood play actually. Hot but so reckless for Bella to pull unexpectedly, and only after Edward had only one actual sexual experience. And if that wasn't enough pent up tension, add their five year separation and the added excitement of their impromptu nuptials. That was A LOT of passion to have to keep under enough control so as not to kill his beloved brand new wife. Hot, but maybe wiser to wait until they both had a bit more practice with being that passionate, and then maybe tell him. It still would've been hot, but at least he wouldn't be caught completely off guard. If he hurt her (even if he didn't kill her) he would've been devastated. Then Bella would have to deal with his anger and the re-emergence of his self loathing and his ultra restraint. Luckily it went well. They both got to fulfill a probably secret desire. One they won't get to fully experience ever Again once Bella turns. So yeah.

I just realized that I can't recall ever reading a fic where Bella comes to the realization that she'd done to Charlie exactly the same thing that Edward had done to her, and with the same well-meaning intention-their protection. Interesting.

You know, it's been years since I last read this. But "Bring Me to Life" came on and I this story popped into my head. You introduced me to Evanescence via this story, so this will forever live in my core memories. So thank you! I loved it when I first read it (this chapter still has me crying, years later), and I still love it now.

This is so corny omg

Beautiful chapter! i love all the revelations they are having!

This is getting better and better!

I love this story so far!So glad i checked it out when someone mentioned it on facebook!

Lost counts how many times I've reread this story . I love it

Groupie forever!

Still love this and reread every years!

I’ve heard so much about this story over the years. I’m loving it so far.

Love all your everclear stories. Why don't you put them on Perusing The Shelves so we can upload them?

That was very dangerous for Bella! Wonder what the Colturi are going to think about Edward joining the band.