Thank you so much for sharing this truly lovely story with us. I absolutely loved it.

Loved it!

Great chapter. I remember telling my older son about sex. I was red faced. Evidently, he told my younger son because when the time came to telL him, he said his brother had already filled him in. Lol

God, what a great chapter ! And so happy for Brady!

I think Bella will stay.

WTF is Charlie's problem?

I could see Bella taking her turn as Mayor.

I was thinking the kitten and flowers were from Charlie as a way to say he was sorry. But, maybe not.

I LOVE Bella!

I grew up in a small town near Evansville, IN. Is the Evansville you are referring to?
Wondering why Bella has never visited.
I am sure this will be gossip fodder for weeks.

I couldn't post another review with the last chapter, but I just wanted to say how happy this story makes me. I re-read every few months and it never gets old!

Bella's championing Brady is just priceless! She has a heart of gold! Bless her!

I believe that a marriage ends with divorce or death. After that, the parties are single & free to love & remarry without anyone's permission. I would want my spouse to be happy & love again if I died. No dead spouse should have the ability to decide, pressure or guilt trip from the grave. Had Sami begged Edward never to remarry, it should have made no difference to him.

Falling in love is something that can't be controlled. Deciding to move on when you've fallen in love with another is moot. It isn't really a choice. The fact is: Is he still in love with his ex, Sami? If he is, is he poly amorous & in love with more than 1 woman at the same time? This could have implications down the road. He is certain he will never want another but he thought this about Sami too, right? It wasn't true! Is Bella also capable of loving 2 men at the same time? Will they open up their marriage?

I would not want to be Bella & have Edward settle for me because he can't have his first choice & is trying to make the best of things. I would want what Sami had: all his heart. The fact that she's happy to take less is sad & I think she has self esteem issues. Totally unwarranted ; she rocks!

I hate the fact that Bella had to propose to Edward. I wish he had proposed & promised her he'd follow her anywhere. She seems so second choice to Sami. I hate that she's so insecure & badly treated by both parents. To me, Bella is a rare gem & Edward's lucky to have her.

Love the sweet picture of small town life-the support for neighbors & pulling together.