There it is, their declaration. Now we also know some of his background.

I keep thinking what will happen to her when Renee dies and then Edward goes off to war. All she will have is a drunken father, maybe Naomi if she stays. What of Edward's family? Will we get to know them?

Beautiful chapter. This is just what she needed and he knew.

Still trying to figure out this big secret Naomi and Bella's mom share. I have an idea though. I knew somehow that Edward would be there for her, she needs someone strong. You got me hooked again and I am lost in this,already. You amaze me once again.

This is all so sad. Thank god she has Edward now because there isn't anyone else. MYbe when (if) Naomi comes home...

She's smart and I think Charlie finally gets that. Great chapter. The tension was palpable with Edward watching, waiting to jump in if Charlie so much as raised a hand to his Bella.

Love these two. :)

I hope she can talk some sense into him about college but doubt it.

The awakening of Bella. Tough times ahead but there is Edward, so there must be hope.

I was a very young wife and mother in those times you write about so this is bringing it all back to me, the joy and the pain. I'm ready for. The journey though because I know there will be light.

Great story. I loved it.

Oh so sweet. I knew he would come home.

Well thank god he didn't have blond hair like James. Sounds likes he looks more like his momma. I'm so amazed at Bella. She practically did this by herself.

Loved the discourse between Dickens and Bella.

I hate James for what he did to Bella, but not this little baby. Bella will have to rise above it. She can get her GED, move forward. Edward has to return someday.

Oh no, no, no. Edward will kill him, no Bella should kill him.