Well, I think Charlie's reaction was very much to be expected.  He will get over Edward, parents usually do come around for their kids happiness and well being.  Dealing with Carlisie would be much more difficult.  What kind of parent woud disrupt a whole family and move at the request of a 17year old!  Rrrright...         

What will be interesting is Bella's reaction to Edward....!  

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Charlie is really going to surprise folks in the end, I think.  He's a good guy underneath the bluster.

Thank you so much for reading and reviewing.

Already voted for you! ;o)

Edward surely deserves Charlies reaction... but nevertheless I felt really sorry for him... he seems to be so helpless.

Can't wait for the next chapter! Hope it will be Bella and Edward soon... I wonder how she will react towards him when she finally wakes up.

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Thank you for your vote and your review!

Charlie restrained himself well!  I was worried when I wrote it that I'd have to explain to the readers that I accidentally killed Edward!

Great chapter!  I really thought Charlie's reaction would be much worse!  I was sure he would physically try to hurt Edward!!  I'm glad Carlisle talked him into letting Edward back in!  Can't wait to see who we hear from next!

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Charlie restrained himself well, I think.  He will surprise you in the end, though.  He's a lot stronger and wiser than we give him credit for.

Thanks so much for reading and reviewing.

Poor Charlie. My heart feels for him. His little girl in a hospital, pregnant, possibly dying. That has to be so hard.

Love this story! Heart you girl!

XOXOXOXOXOXOXO Jess

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Aw, my sweet, sweet beta.  I've said it before and I'll say it again, there would be no story without you.

Thanks for everything you do!

I am really surprised he didn't attempt to choke the shit out of Edward right then and there. Wow. Great update.

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He restrained himself well, I think!

Thanks so much for reviewing!

Glad Charlie left his gun at home!  Can't blame him for being mad at Edward though, he probably thought Edward left because of the baby.

Looking forward to more :)

Author's Response:

Charlie's gut reaction was completely normal, I think, and Em made a great call with the weapons!

I am so glad you are enjoying the story and that you reviewed!

i know you get complaints about short chapters all the time, and that you're motivated by emotion rather than aimless plot, but at this rate, this story will be well over a hundred chapters, hahaha! Please consider adding at least one more point of view or event per chapter. I hate to sound like a jerk, but so much is left!

Author's Response:

LOL!  You don't sound like a jerk at all.  I'll take constructive comments written in such a polite manner any time! 

I stand by my chapter length at this time because of the way the story is written.  It's meant to be fragmented and just bits of a story that you fill in the rest in your mind.  Flashes of the inside of people's heads.  But I *do* respect your opinion and your comment and you're probably right!  It will be WAY too many chapters!  I try to make up for it with quick updates.

Thank you *so* much for telling me your thoughts and reviewing.

NO! You could never scare me off...I'm prolly slightly different than most readers...I take in the story as a whole, and not what I think should or should not be.  Of course I want there to be an interaction between Bella and Edward...but I just love that you're making Edward wait it out - it's only fair after what he did to Bella and you're right - Bella could have talked to someone - hell anyone...but she was grieving and feeling unloved and unwanted...

 

I love your story --- I can't wait to see where you take it!  I also love that you give me feedback as well!!!! It's so refreshing!

 

I will wait with anticipation for more :)

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I think that is what the writing process is about.  Questioning and studying other pov's.  You improve my story with every comment, and I will defend a decision if I feel it necessary.  But I am grateful to folks who stand up and tell me their thoughts.  It makes the story better.  It makes me better.  So thanks!  I puffy heart you!

i'm only on chapter 3 but this is wonderful.  i love it that alice has more of a role in this story and i hope that she is able to help bella.  i can't wait to see where this goes.

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Welcome to the story!  I'm so very glad you're enjoying it thus far!

Thanks for reviewing!

OMG, I feel so bad for Charlie.  So glad his gun is at home cause even when Edward is bad we still love him and can't have him dead.  Can't wait for the next one.  You rock.

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Yup.  Emmett had that one right! 

Charlie had so much to absorb in that moment.  Poor guy.

Thanks for the review.

Poor Charlie. What a horrible blow. More, please.

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Yeah, Charlie had a LOT to absorb in that moment.  Poor guy!

Thanks so much for reviewing!

"I wouldn't have been mad... at least not at you."

Gah! I hate it when people always blame pregnacy on the guy. It takes TWO people to have sex. TWO. Not one, uness we are talking about rape... which obvisouly WASN'T the case here. This is not all Edward's fault. That is so beyond sexist. And not only is it sexist, but it is belittling Bella's integrity by saying that she wasn't responsible and mature enough to make her own decisions... but Edward was, so all of her choices fall on his shoulders. I feel like I am going to be screaming that until this story is over lol... ITS NOT JUST EDWARD'S FAULT!

Bella WANTED to have sex. HER choice.

Bella could have made sure a condom was used. Both of their choice.

Bella could have made sure she was on birthcontrol, and that it was affective. HER choice.

And Bella could have made SURE Edward and Charlie new about the baby. HER choice.

Bella is an educated woman, who is smart enough to make her own choices and handle the responsibility for them.

It is just so completely wrong, and stupid, and immature of people to blame things on Edward. I really hope peolple start to get off thier "everything is Edward's fault" kick soon. I'm not gonna stop reading the story... I love it, and it is so well written... but its getting really hard to read all of the Edward badgering. I don't know what I would do if I were him at this point. You can only take people berrating you, and putting the world on your shoulders for so long.

I wish the kid would stand up for himself, explain everything that happend, and stop taking everyone's crap. But thats just not him. That shows what a good guy he is. All he wanted to do was protect the woman he loves... he never made a single choice in this story for his own personal wellbeing... and look where it got him, at the top of everyone's sh*t-list.

Author's Response:

God, I love your reviews!  So much passion!

To explain *my* choices here:  I don't see this as all Edward's fault.  I'm not writing *me*.  I'm writing Charlie here and I think that his reaction in this chapter is pretty typical.  Do I agree that he blames this all on Edward?  Hell no.  You know I think they *all* made mistakes in this story.  Bella definitely did as well.  BUT, this is Charlie's primal reaction.  He's thought his daughter was likely dead, then she's in the ICU, then she's pregnant?  That's a lot to absorb for a parent.  He's overwhelmed and he lashes out, placing the blame on someone, anyone, but his beloved little girl.  He's not rational right now and this is just his knee-jerk reaction.  Right or wrong, it's human nature.

Now, that being said, I think Charlie will truly surprise you, in the end.  He's a lot stronger and wiser than we give him credit for.  And Edward is getting stronger and more assertive by the chapter, so he will learn to stand up for himself in his own way.

Thanks so much for reading and reviewing!

... I kinda want Charlie to beat Edward into the ground... he damn well deserves it... Sorry i hold a grudge. Well what are you waiting for?! Hurry up with the fingers and the keyboard! We are in great need of another chapter!! This was amazing! God i love fanfiction :)

Author's Response:

You won't be in a rush when you see what's in the next chapter!  Code Scarlet through and through!

I need to write 36 today and if I finish it, I'll submit 27.  I have a rule about staying ahead:)  But I usually knock out a chapter in about an hour or so.

Thanks so much for reviewing!