Yeah, one night stands are not for everyone. I only had one in my heyday and I still feel crunchy about that. Even if he was a very hot Coast Guard . . . yummy! I digress. I think Edward was surprised at her actions. I think he thinks they just started, whereas she feels he'd only want the one night. Crunchy. Thankfully Alice came right away.

Chapter title was to the point on this one, lol. They seem to work together quite well. I liked that he realized she hadn't come yet, and he made sure she did. Good men always do. ;)

Uh-oh. She's going home with him . . . with encouragement from Alice. Eek! Well, I hope it isn't just a one night thing. Perhaps that is what the summary meant. Edward wants more and Bella doesn't? Will wait and see.

Well, I'm certainly glad that Edward and Jasper are close enough that he could tell Bella more. He definitely came with red flags, didn't he? Currently married, even though Jasper said he really hasn't been for two years. That says a lot. His and Kate's marriage fizzled. It happens. Mediation is good. Hopefully, it'll end amicably. Especially with the little one involved. I loved that he called so quickly, to see if she gave a real number. That was funny and quite cute.

Very fun chapter. I see you got to the prologue quickly. The one night stand idea is a great one. I like that she chose it to be Edward. I also like the summary of this, with it being him that 'has other ideas'. I hope that it is him wanting more than a one nighter. So, do you have tats? I've got both wrists and one ankle.

Her house sounds perfect. Love the way the bedroom sounded. She's all settled in and she's started the new job!

Gotta love how excited she is for her new life to begin. She stopped for the night in San Jose, where we go to watch our Sharks play . . . season ticket holders . . . woo~hoo! Glad she made it safely.

Sad that Bella and Jake will be that far from each other. Having been together their whole lives. Then he found a woman he wasn't willing to leave behind. Thus begins a new chapter in their lives. Still, your BFF not being right there. Is difficult. I know this as I'm in San Francisco, where I was born, raised and still live . . . my BFF lives in Charlotte, NC. It's tough,yet we do manage.

Wow, you've got to love that all those pieces fell together for her that way. New job, new bungalow. So far, so good.

I like that they are friends and they don't work together romantically. Jake as a friend is great, if he doesn't interfere. Jake gay, even better. Jake related to her, the best. Intrigued so far.

Very good. Thank you for sharing your talent and your life.

Mickey

Fantastic story. Loved it. Glad you got your HEA/Happy For Now.

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Ashmerlin

the way this is going is very realistic, so many people these days are more than just themselves and these characters are talking about it maturely.

He's really being a gentleman.

yeah, I would be smiling too.