Wrapped that all up nicely, didn't you? I loved that Bella got to save herself and Edward, even though the Volvo didn't survive. It was fun that she was the one to take care of business. The guy doesn't always have to be the hero! I laughed until I cried over that threat Bella made to Emmett, especially when Rosalie called him a big oaf! Tapas At Twilight is on my favorites list, and will probably be the next one I read. I bet I enjoy it as much as I did this one! Thanks too for the tip about the ff site, I have even more stories favorited there.  I really am impressed that you have all these babies, a husband, a house and still have the energy to write, you awesome woman! Makes me tired just thinking about it.

How clever of Bella to throw out a trail of bread crumbs! How sweet that Edward feels part of him is missing. He really should have listened closer to Marcus. At least Bella's sacrifice worked as it needed to.

There was a strong possibility that Bella would have to use her awesome gift to keep everybody safe. Never mind it's breaking her heart to remove all those memories from everyone. I hope she and Edward can get back to each other real soon!

Silly Edward, of course she wanted immortality, who wouldn't want to have you forever? He and Bella really are well matched, they are both rather self-sacrificing. I know the loose ends need to be tied up, Angela and Ben need rescuing and no doubt the Volturi will have to be dealt with.  By the way, I'm amazed you managed to write this story and had time to birth baby number four! You know what they say, if you want something done right, have a woman do it!

I'm happy for Bella that they found a hotel and a shower and Alice told Edward what to buy her to wear. The dancing and fireworks were great, but best of all was Bella sleep-talking and telling Edward she loved him!

As soon as the mudslide caught them, I flashed on Romancing the Stone. Bella writing  romance novels kind of fits, too.  Running across Miguel(spanish for Micheal) Newton was pretty funny, too, especially making him a big fan of Bella's books.

Bella is her usual calm and collected self, hearing all this supernatural stuff. The girl really is accepting of all things weird! I'm sure glad Emmett and Jasper are along for the ride. They are going to be real handy with James and Victoria as opponents. I'm betting Aro and his brothers are about frantic to get that crystal back!

I don't much blame Bella for wanting some answers, this has to be akin to Alice in wonderland, or down the rabbithole at least. Edward just shows up out of nowhere and then runs off into the jungle and comes back with an old friend. I would be a bit puzzled myself!

As we head down to Peru, Bella has her first meeting with the Cullens. I feel for poor Edward, trapped in a plane with the heavenly smell of his singer! Good thing they are all headed in the same direction, Bella will need help against James and Victoria. Of all the rotten luck, Ben and Angela  had to get mixed up with those two !

did you have edward call bella love for a reason or was he not thinking lol

Author's Response:

Not a slip up.  He's just already feeling that protective instinct toward her and a connection. Thanks for reading!

I like the idea of the crystal and the trio's lives tied to it. You did great coming up with that. the fact is Edwards family have to choose the lesser of 2 evils--even with the Volturi being as fearful as they are[ when in their full strength] even they are more peaceful than rogue vampires out of controll with such a powerful weapon. I hope that Aro has mercy for the Cullen family when they return the crystal [3 humans are involved] Will They Be Spared??????

  Mel!  I am revisiting some old favs, and thought I should say hi!

  I truly hope someday you feel inspired to write another non-AH tale.  See ya!    ^_^

Author's Response:

Thanks so much!  I'll have to think on that.  I haven't been "bitten" by the AU bug in a while.  I appreciate you re-reading and for saying HI!

Nice!