Oh boy.  The way these two are dancing around each other, you'd think they'd be tired by now. :)  Such a sweet chapter.  Kate is so unsure of herself.  I wonder what Rob was thinking.  Hmmmm.  Great update, as always!

Author's Response:

Hehehe...they may be taking a long time, but they (especially Kate) have a lot of defenses that need to be broken down.  It's only natural it would take some time.  But they're getting there--I promise! :)

Thank you so much for reading, and all of your kind words.  I so appreciate hearing what you think!

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Awwww, can I just live in your story please? I just love this so much, and I know I've said that before, but I can't stop.

I liked how she really opened up about her parents and that he was so nice about it. And him standing behind her with his hands on either side of her? Yes and please. I'm off to swooooon a bit.

Author's Response:

Hee--thank you so much!  I'm so happy you're enjoying Rob and Kate's little tale.  These two are finally beginning to thaw, and it was time for them to start sharing more of themselves.  And I bet it was easier for her with Rob's arms wrapped around her! ;)

Thank you for reading and reviewing.  I so appreciate your support! 

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Wow that a wonderful evening.  The playfulness, the safety of being in his arms not once but 3 three times.  Oh and at the event with him over her shoulder. Loved that.  And hey they had like 4 beers him more someone should have been intoxicated and looser right, swish.  They fell asleep and together and how did that happen.  I may have to go read that again.

Hey wth was up with her bringing up Norway?  Was she truly talking about and upcoming escapde, a find a Norseman to be with - surely that was not what she was refrring to right???? right?  To Rob who she is in trouble nearly with.  She was mif about Lexi, and kept avoiding the subject of her at every thinkiable turn,  but yet she kept talking about hot guys? Hmmm was she fishing to get a rise out of him?  He was too much a gentleman to do the same, too enthralled with her, but oh nooooo she wasn't. lol

Thanks for the update, had nearly forgotten you said this weekend on Twitter

Author's Response:

Thank you!  I'm so glad you enjoyed this chapter.  They are definitely feeling more comfortable with each other, and letting each other see more of themselves.  

As far as Norway goes, it just kind of slipped out.  Although they may be attracted to each other, she and Rob are just friends at this point, and friends talk about vacations, right?  Rob still isn't quite sure what happens on her vacations, but it's not like he hasn't fooled around on press tours and the like.  They're both single adults, after all.  For now... ;)

Thanks for reading, and reviewing!  You know how much I love hearing what you think!

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Omg what a great day it is when I see your update in my inbox.

I love, LOVE the slow burn here and I feel Kate's wall slowly crumbling. It took a lot of courage for her to tell Rob about her parents, emotionally that had to be very difficult. Yes, the wall is crumbling.

I can tell Rob is really into her but is being the gentleman he was raised to be and his taking his cues from her. He totally wants her, it's apparent in his simple actions. *swoon* When things finally heat up between these two it's going to be amazing! I'm hoping its soon...but I'm patient or so I like to tell myself ;) I honestly don't know how she has resisted HIM this long?? Robert freaking Pattinson, ahh!

Okay enough fangirling. I can't wait for MORE. Great job this chapter, always. Oh and I'm hoping to get you some more hits. I write a story over on fanfic and I'll be pimping RH in my next update.

See you soon! Oh, I just friend requested you on FB. I'm Judy Flanigan/Eternally Edward's Girl over there.

Judy
XO

Author's Response:

Hi Judy!  Thank you so much!  Hee--things are beginning to thaw between them, that's for sure!  I'm so glad you enjoyed this chapter.  Yeah, I was into the slow burn for this story--it just felt more realistic to me, considering how high Kate's wall is.  ;)

And thank you for pimping Reluctant Hearts!!  I appreciate it and will check out your story, too.  :)

More coming soon...

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Barb

Yay they are starting as friends...perfect. I was beginning to wonder what the event was that ruined Amy's plans but in my heart I knew it had something to do with Rob. I can't wait to see how their first 'outing' as friends goes. Still loving this fic.

Judy
XO

Author's Response:

Thank you so much!  I'm glad you enjoyed this chapter.  :)  I've always thought that good friends can make the most committed partners.  We'll see what happens with these two! ;)

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Finally they can talk without it ending in a fight. It also was a very intimate talk, because I know not everyone will have that kind of conversation with someone they barely know.

Author's Response:

I know...progress, right?  Finally!  Rob decided to take a risk and expose a little of himself and it paid off.  Hopefully, Kate will take a page out of his book.  :)

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Awww, that was so sweet.  I'm so glad that Kate went for coffee with Rob.  I get the feeling that Rob's Master Plan changed once they started talking and he had to resort to Plan B which was to become friends with Kate.  I'm so glad that they've both talked about their past experiences, I think it brings them closer together but without the added pressure, they can be friends and see how things develop from there.  Well I'm hoping that's the plan, I don't think you'd play games with us now.........would you?  No, I don't think you would, lol.

Jane x

Author's Response:

Hi Jane!  Thank you so much--I'm so glad you enjoyed this chapter.  They both needed to let their guards down long enough for them to understand that they have more in common than they may have thought.  Seeing Kate interact with the kids really struck a chord in Rob; not that he's thinking about having kids, but you can tell so much by how someone treats children.  And now that they're friends, I have a feeling that they'll be moving a little faster now.  ;)

Hugs,
Barb

*snort* Friends.  Uh-huh....yeah, right. We shall see, hmmm? I really enjoyed this update.  It was so happy and upbeat and "feel good." Awesome, as always Barb! :)

Author's Response:

Thank you so much!  Whew--they finally let their guard down a little!  I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

Thank you for reading and reviewing!  I love hearing what you think!

More on the way...

Hugs!

xo

and p.s. tell your author friend who writes Down at the Lone Star Please UPDATE.... last I read, Edward got drunk because Bella had a date with James and Edward was made at himself because he basically just handed her to James, but yet when she got home he begged her to go to bed with him, just to cuddle... and she left us hanging there, hasn't updated in quite a while... I do love that story too tho.... but I'm loving reluctant hearts too and so so glad that he took the initiative to really let her know how he is feeling....  I really like these two, thank you for sharing your talent with us.

Author's Response:

Hee--I'll pass it along!  :)

Thanks hun!

Sweetie... your stories are ALWAYS worth the wait!  I love the direction you've taken this one in.

 

Catherine

Author's Response:

Hi Catherine!  Thank you so much for your kind words!  I'm so glad you enjoyed this chapter. :D

Thank you for reading and all of your support.  I SO appreciate it.

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xo

Ugh, the chemistry between these two!

I love her temper, he really deserved her going off on him like that after accusing her.

Author's Response:

Hee--it'll be explosive if they ever get past the other's defenses!  ;)

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Drop you a note, huh? How about F sharp or B flat?  :) DJ

Author's Response:

Hee--I'm partial to C# myself!  LOL

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Loved it.  Loved the line/thought about Sabrina cheating on "the fuckable hot Rob Patz with her director."  Rob and Kris.  Kris. I will never understand why if I can convince myself that something like that/this is true.  Its so unbelievable, unconceivable that I still can't believe it.  Kris finally received a little reprieve because we got to see a happy Rob finally.  She was hated so much before when we thouhgt she was with anyone but him and he had to watch like a lovesick fool,  but now why would she before more hated for hurting him and loosing what she has lost no matter what some may say  - she cheated and she cheated on him and there are pics - evidence - yet I still can't fathom .They looked so torn at first  afterward - Rob since Kris was hiding, but that could have been from having to go with this charade.  And  Ruperts wife could have been just as angry too about that.  The pics well I can't explain g the meeting places so secluded or not...maybe it was Summits set up afterall.  How bad of a person could he be personally and in bed that would possibly make her want something someone else.

Kate and Rob, I love his approach this time.  It was brave and like he knew he had little time and had to be perfect to repair the damage he had festered over the last three four  weeks.  A confident, prepared, determined man on a mission.  He read her well by not saying they should date...but "lets be friends."  Yet announced that "the best romances come from those who start as friends. "  Smart man...all of sudden. 

Great chapter look forward to more - I stalk Twitter just to make sure you haven't announced an update before I get the notice.  They come in pretty simultaneously.  So I think I can trust the update notice. Until next time

And yes progress - you leave this chapter me with a smile

Author's Response:

Hi there!  I actually started this story well before the infamous Mini Cooper episode.  I never dreamed it would actually happen!

Yes, these two are finally making real progress!  Rob knew he needed to make amends after the last debacle, and Kate is finally letting her guard down--yay!

Thank you so much for reading and reviewing!  I love hearing what you think!!

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