Stranger Than Fiction, Ch. 7

Ah...he can't be there for her right now, but his brother can help temper the situation. I'm glad Edward showed some restraint in the end, because his emergence would most definitely send the breakdown into a tailspin.

I think gradualness will be Edward's ally. Send Alice over upon hearing news of Charlie "in the papers". Let her tell Bella that Edward wants to come pay his respects if it is OK with Bella. But most of all...I don't want to know what you are doing next at all. I like to be surprised. :)