I loved seeing Edward's side of this. The brothers' warning to Mike was extremely satisfying and well written. I wonder if Mike had a peepee accident. If not, he should have.

I loved what Emmett texted to Edward about impressing her. Very insightful, Emmett. I think Edward isn't quite aware yet but everyone else is.

I hope you will write Renee her POV one day. How she experienced her time with Bella. That night and her therapy sessions. But also seeing her at the Cullens. Of course we have read bits and pieces but I would love to read more from her POV.

Still this story is extraordinary I hope you realize that. So much feel, detail, emotions but also lightness, just wow.

Emmett's text wasn't funny, but it was perfectly timed to end an awkward moment. She wasn't ready, and it gave Bella and Edward the opportunity to gracefully back away.
Judy

The victim always finds some way to blame herself. Rose didn't have to go to the party. She didn't have to wear that dress. I wish she would talk to Bella. If Bella would even share.
Judy

I'm hoping that with The Me Too movement of today that Rosalie comes out and tells her story. And it doesn't matter that she wasn't 'raped' raped. She was sexually attacked by those men who got what they wanted. It doesn't go into detail but we are led to believe they touched her and held her against her will. Of course I understand Rosalie and other people's need to keep these attacks secret but if no one speaks out these men win. I wonder what Rosalie thought of the Kavaugh hearing. Maybe you can do something concerning these days with the Me Too movement and tie both Rosalie and Bella's story and that they somehow speak out and make a difference if not only for themselves but for others. Had Emmett and Rosalie been a couple at 16, having sex then too? Not that that has anything to do with her attack. I was curious if Rosalie was a virgin when the attack happened and if being intimate with Emmett for the first time or otherwise, how that effected her.

I'm glad that they at least tormented Mike in the same manner he did to Bella. It's nice having three brothers who will defend and protect and that they are all supportive of each other. And they were right to listen to Alice and Edward knew Bella wouldn't appreciate the violence. This was just right. But so far, Mike as yet to apologize. The little weasel.

I thought I should read these outtakes before going on with the story. This chapter where Bella finally has had enough...makes me want to stand up and cheer her on. It's too bad she didn't have the strength to kick him where it counts before this and open up to Renee, but she's done it now and I guess this is where her journey starts for the better.

Very interesting asides. Thx!

What a wonderful way for them to handle the situation!

Great addition to the story!

Love it,I love seeing how Emmett views the while amazing,keep up the good work.

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Kate

Emmett can be so nice when he wants to be, but this little episode was not one of his finer moments! Even he realized after what Laurens's friend said about Edward and Bella!

Makes me so sad for Rosalie, to still think it was her fault that those animals molested her that way, smashing her head into the wall! It's a wonder they didn't give her a concussion! Amazing, too that she was able to get home alone, with only Emmett's voice on the phone to guide her! What a good guy he is, and how he loves his Rose!

I absolutely love what the guys did to Mike! I hope he got the picture about what he did to Bella and how badly he scared her!

That is so hard to read! It nearly makes me sick! There just are not enough wicked, painful things I would like to do to someone like him, or names I would like to call him!