Art After 5, Ch. 44

A date. I love that they are trying to create a relationship based on where they are now. Bella is so right that they can't erase what has already happened in the past. You can learn from it, but you can't pretend it never happened. It will be interesting to see how things progress from here. Bella is dating the man now, and not the boy.

Mr. Horrible, Ch. 30

Edward was so great to call in Jamie. The fact that he would approach him after all of this time to heal an important relationship of the woman he loves speaks volumes. I am glad that Bella and Jamie might be on the path to healing.

Edward & Rosalie and the McD's is pretty damn funny as well. So funny that Carlisle would pick that as a place where no one would know them. hehehe.

Passion and Disaster, Ch. 20

The truth unfurled. It is refreshing to see someone react in a way other than flattered to being stalked. It would cast a totally different light, and shadow over your relationship if you realized how contrived it was before you even met someone. Especially with Jasper's baggage. I hope Edward goes to him, or Jasper comes out of the woods, and they continue to talk and be open. This may or may not be a deal breaker for Jasper, but at the very least, Edward has kicked them back about 10 yards in their relationship, and will need to realize that he will have to work hard to regain Jasper's trust. Jasper, in turn, has to realize how hard it is for Edward to interact with new people, and it would take someone, who has been so alone for so long, a while to build up the courage to approach someone.

A Murmur of Fire in the Vein, Ch. 22

It's great to see Jasper taking his illness so seriously. I don't think there is such a thing as too much therapy, or group counseling when first facing down your demons. It is also refreshing to see so many of his family members taking part in understanding and finding their own answers and support as well.

The reunion at the airport was fantastic, and made my breath hitch. The tattoo is also a very nice touch.

I am happy to see Jasper taking a chance and putting himself out there musically, if that is what he love. He will fall back into the same habits, if he puts himself in the same situations. I was surprised he returned to the accounting firm, but maybe what he needed to realize is that there can be a balance.

Hydraulic Level 5, Ch. 19

I am left after reading your update feeling as confused as I am sure you are writing Bella to be. You want Edward to kiss her, because you know that life and it's fucked up nuances is what ruined them, not the love the have for one another. We do some messed up things to even those we hold most dear when we let outside influences take us over. These two have been living in a decade of hurt and lack of communication. Actually, it has probably been even longer than that.

There is no doubt that they have a strong physical chemistry. They also have an emotional bond that stretches back as far as they can remember. But they have a megaton of trust issues. They do not know each other as adults. They a rooted in each other, but are strangers at the same time. Too much needs to happen before they can allow a physical relationship to manifest, if they want a lasting friendship as adults. Or they can just let their physical attraction explode and see what destruction or miracle occurs.

Spy Games, Ch. 10

I really liked this chapter. It was mostly personal, but I like how you included a bit in the office too. You have the mystery dream that leaves me wondering if it is a premonition of their future together. You leave me with a lingering feeling of wondering if the late nights are Edward's way of knocking her off her professional game. now a mystery roommate. Lots of mystery, but enough to make it very intriguing and not annoyingly answerless.

Resident Geek, Ch. 17

I love the fact that you have formed a real relationship between these two characters. They have such a rich relationship outside of the bedroom, that it leaves little awkwardness as their relationship is progressing physically. I know Edward has his insecurities, but at least it isn't holding him back too badly, and when it does, Bella coaxes him out of his mind, and wraps him in the security of the trust they have built.

The book swapping is great. I know what you mean about needing a separate glossary/dictionary/guide when reading some Sci-Fi stuff.