Chapter 22 Review Reply and Honeymoon Outtake Bonus Scene

Hi again!

Well, I know for most, if not all of you, that was a hard chapter to get through and I'm sorry for that. I do hope it gives you a better understanding of our Edward, though. And, there have been a few comments and such about the level of abuse, etc that Edward has suffered. If you will recall a few chapters ago when Edward and Jasper were speaking, Edward is fully aware that his story is by no means the worst thing that could have happened to him and that there are others out there who have suffered far greater than he has. While I don't want to imply that either, it should be easy to see how the emotional abandonment he did suffer from both his parent affected him and shaped him into the man he is now. 

With that said, there are still a few more revelations coming in the next two chapters. I promise the sad won't last for too long, by the middle of Chp 24, you all will know as much as Edward and Isabella...promise. I do want to thank you all for continuing to have faith in me. I know lots are still worried about how much time Edward has, and I promise it will all be revealed soon. I have a plan!!! Trust me!

I hope you're going to stick with me to the end! There are still quite a few things left to get through...Vincent, what's going on at CP, a trip to the soccer stadium with Edward, Isabella, Charlie and Jack...some brotherly bonding between Edward and Emmett...Sophie and a few other surprises along the way! So...the story isn't done yet!

I'm not sure about alerts and such considering the mess FFn has been lately, but I hope everyone has read the outtakes that I've posted so far. While they aren't vital to the story, they do give you a much deeper understanding of some of the outside influences to Edward and Isabella as well as our lovable, pain in the ass angel. I know Seth's story isn't a happy feel good one, but he does have to die to be an angel you know! However, it does show just how much he and Edward have in common and why he's wanted to help him for so long...so I hope you all will at least give them a look and let me know what you think.

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Chapter 22 Bonus Scene~ Honeymoon Outtake

He loved her, God knew he did, but the feeling was foreign to him. It scared him in all honesty, only because he didn't know how to show her. He didn't know how to let her know how important she was to him and how happy she made him. He'd never been this close to anyone before and the fear of doing something to upset her paralyzed him.

He shifted uncomfortably in his seat, trying to keep the thoughts of his birth parents and Ireland away. He worked so hard on a daily basis to not think about them, he sure as hell wasn't going to let them ruin his day now. Instead he concentrated on Isabella.
Flashback~

"You nervous, Ed?" Emmett had asked him as they stood on the steps of the altar of Isabella's church.

Edward blew out a nervous breath but shook his head in answer to his brother and best man's question. "No," he told him.

Emmett chuckled beside him and said, "Yeah, sure you're not."

Edward grunted at Emmett but didn't say anything further. He shifted from foot to foot and curled his hands into tight fists before relaxing them. He was really fucking nervous, but there was no way in hell he would ever tell Emmett that. "You have her ring, right?" Edward demanded when he turned to look at Em.

"Yes, Edward. You've already asked me that like ten times at least. Could have fooled me you weren't nervous," Emmett needled again.

Edward rolled his eyes, but didn't say anything further. They both knew he was full of shit, no point in trying to say otherwise. He saw a movement out of the corner of his eye and turned to see Father O'Connor take his place in the middle of the altar. His stomach almost fell out of his ass as he realized it was time but he tried to give the priest what he hoped was a smile. He had a feeling it came out looking like a grimace, especially when the good-looking priest chuckled at him.

"Edward, my boy, are you going to be all right?" Father O'Connor asked him.

Edward took a deep breath and ran a hand through his hair. He'd probably messed it up, but in all reality, it probably didn't look much different than it normally did. "Yes, sir," Edward answered him. He noticed that Father O'Connor didn't believe him anymore than Emmett had, especially when the older man chuckled at him.

"It's okay to be nervous, Edward. Today is a big step for you and Isabella," he told him kindly and Edward nodded in response.

Big step...well that was an understatement if he'd ever heard one.

He heard the music change and the guests situate themselves in their seats. He looked around the church and was again extremely thankful for his about-to-be wife's insistence on a small, intimate wedding. Being who he was, he was sure it had been expected that his wedding would be some elaborate affair, but Isabella being who she was, insisted that she didn't want anything lavish or ostentatious. She wanted to get married in the church she'd grown up attending, only wanted to invite family and friends, and wanted to have a simple reception afterward. He was more grateful for that than he could express. He would have given her whatever she wanted, but the fact that she somehow seemed to intuitively know that a big wedding would have been more than he could handle made him love her even more.

The doors opened and he saw Rosalie and he knew that behind her stood Isabella and Charlie. He chuckled when he heard Emmett whisper, "Damn," under his breath as Rose made her way up the center aisle. She did look very pretty, he had to admit. Isabella had let Rose chose her own dress because she was going to be the only person standing with her, just like Emmett was Edward's only groomsman Rose had chosen a deep, dark red dress and she gave Emmett a big smile when she looked at him. The smile she gave Edward was a bit less enthusiastic, but it was a loving one at least.

The music changed again to Pachelbel's Canon and he swore every ounce of breath left his body in one fell swoop when he saw Isabella standing at the end of the aisle, her hand tightly wrapped around her father's arm. She was the most beautiful thing he'd ever seen and he felt his eyes burn almost immediately with unshed tears; it almost hurt to look at her, she was such a vision. Her dress clung to her body and made her pale skin almost iridescent. It was elegant, but not plain by any stretch of the imagination, and it was exactly her. Understated, classic, with a hint of sexiness and he knew he would never, ever forget what she looked like as long as he lived.

Christ he loved her, so damn much.

He never expected to feel this way about anyone...ever...and the fact that she had the power to break him completely scared him more than he had words to describe. Of course he kept that realization to himself; there was no way he was telling her he was totally at her mercy. He'd seen what that had done and he was not going down that road, not ever.

As she reached the altar and Charlie placed her hand in his, he felt like he could finally breathe, like he was finally...home. The earrings he'd given her for a wedding present glittered in the candlelight from the candles on the altar. Her eyes were so bright, so clear, he swore he could get lost in them and not come out for days. She had minimal make-up on, not that he ever felt she needed any in the first place. She had the sweetest, warmest, most loving smile on her face and Edward felt his heart thump almost painfully in his chest as he squeezed her hand in his.

She was about to be his wife, be his forever, and he was so overwhelmed by all he was feeling, he couldn't think. The ceremony passed in a haze, though he somehow was able to speak when he needed to. Thankfully they'd chosen traditional vows to say to each other so he didn't have to worry too much about forgetting the words. When he finally spoke the words that would bind him to her forever, he was surprised when his voice didn't shake, but was instead confident and sure...as was hers. She pledged herself to him with a huge smile on her face and tears in her eyes, but there was no doubting how very much she loved him...everyone in the congregation could tell.

When he finally got to kiss the bride, he cupped her face in his hands and pressed his lips to hers. He hoped with all he had that she could feel everything he was too scared to tell her. That he loved her with all his heart, that he was every bit as much hers and she was his, that he hoped he could make her happy...that he was afraid he wouldn't be enough for her.

There were hugs, kisses, and pictures to take before they made their way to the reception. He barely remembered the limo ride from the church to the hotel, but he could recall with vivid clarity how happy Isabella had seemed. They talked about their impending trip to Italy and he was more pleased than he could say that she seemed so excited to go there. He hadn't been sure of where to take her on their honeymoon, but once he'd spent time with her family, Nonna especially, he knew without a doubt that going to Italy was perfect.

The reception passed quickly, though he enjoyed it much more than he thought he would. He danced with Esme, Rose, Alice, Renee, and Nonna. When he held Isabella in his arms for the traditional first dance as husband and wife, he knew without a doubt that he was the luckiest man on the planet. He knew he didn't deserve her, but he'd be damned if he was going to let that make a difference. He knew he couldn't live without her and now he didn't have to.

They left the reception, after Isabella had changed into travel clothes, and after another round of hugs and kisses. He was uncomfortable with all the displays of affection, but in all honesty, most of it was directed at his beautiful wife, who still hadn't stopped smiling. With promises to call from Italy, they finally headed toward the airport.

End of Flashback~

Edward groaned in his seat as he again imagined her in her wedding dress, the way she looked when they danced in front of their friends and family… how sweet she was when she thanked him for taking her on a fabulous honeymoon, even though they hadn't even taken off yet. She was so good, so tender and loving and with all he had, he hoped he would be able to be the man she needed.

He didn't pray; he'd stopped long ago after he'd been broken and scarred, but for her he did. He prayed that somehow, someway he would find the strength within to allow himself to be happy. That he would have faith in her and her love and not shut her out...that he could find a way to let her see who he truly was.

He still held onto her hand and closed his eyes, hoping that when he woke up, he could be the man she needed him to be.

Chapter 23 Teaser

"Edward Anthony, are you all right," the angel asked immediately.

He had so many other things he wanted to say to his human, but first and foremost he needed to be assured Edward was okay...or as okay as anyone could expect.

"I have no idea," Edward answered without thinking, though it was the truth.

In all honesty, he did feel better, but there was still a huge hole in his chest from having to relive that time again, hear his mother's words again...not to mention knowing that he still needed to confront Carlisle and Esme. His mother had already had to endure so much tonight, learning horrible things about her own sister that she could never have imagined; he hated thinking he was going to add to her pain...but it had to be done. They'd all come too far not to put an end to all the misunderstandings and distance.

He wanted his family back.

"I'm so damn proud of you," Seth said quietly...well, as quietly as he was capable of at any rate.

Edward ran his hands over his face a few times before turning to look at the angel. Seth did indeed look inordinately pleased with him, and Edward was a bit shocked at how much that meant to him...how happy that made him.

"Thanks," Edward said, though it was a bit uneasily. Yeah, he was glad the angel was proud of him...he just wasn't all that inclined to let him know how much.

The all-knowing being regarded his charge for a few moments before he spoke again. "I know there is one last bridge to cross, though I have no doubt you'll be able to. You've done so well, Edward, and I know, even though you don't want to admit it to me, that you're proud of yourself as well...and you should be. The gift you've given your family and friends...I can't even put into words how much you've given them...and we both know I know A LOT of words," Seth teased with a mischievous grin.

Edward snorted, choosing not to answer either observation. He didn't need to. There was no reason to give the smug being anything else to gloat about.

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Chapter 21 Review Reply

Because FFn is being difficult still, my review replies did not go out to anyone who has a gmail account.  I am posting it here along with the bonus scene from Chapter 21!!

Well, here we are again, after another chapter...and what a chapter it was judging from the reviews I've gotten thus far!

 

Before I go any farther, let me start out by saying THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart for the outpouring of support you've shown for our Edward and Isabella! Some of you are mad at her, some are mad at Edward...some are worried about affairs (as if?!) some have even wondered if Edward even really loves Isabella (REALLY??!!) but all of you, it seems, are glad we're finally at this point.

 

I know it was a rough chapter, the next 3 will be even harder, but it will make sense in the end, I promise!! It's very strange actually getting to this point in the story, but as difficult as they've been for me to write...and will be for you to read, I'm really excited to share with you Edward's story.

 

Keep a few things in mind for me as we go through these next few chapters, though, okay? First, never forget my promise of a HEA! You all have put your trust in me to give you an ending worthy of our Edward and Isabella, and I will. Have faith in me!! I won't let you down, promise. Next, even though I've been writing this story for a few months now, timeline wise in the story, we've only gone forward about 6 weeks or so...so cut Edward a bit of slack in the sharing department. He's come a long way, but he's still learning and new to all of this. Besides, he kind of has that "you're going to die any moment" thing hanging over his head at all times not to mention a rather pushy angel giving him shit every time he turns around. Last, I'll be covering about 30 years worth of "stuff" so it's going to take a few chapters to get through everything, so you won't have all your answers by the end of the next chapter. I just want to warn you of that!!

 

I'm going to be posting the outtake I submitted for the FADV on Friday. Look for it under the TGG Outtakes and Deleted Scenes. It is the story of how Seth became an angel and I hope you all will take a moment to read it and let me know what you think. I'm especially looking forward to seeing you understand more why Seth chose Edward from the very beginning! I know a lot of you don't read outtakes, not sure why, but I take it that's the case. I really hope you'll read Seth's Story, though!!

 

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Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, and like always, for the incredible support and encouragement you give me week in and week out. Your reviews, PM's, emails, and messages on Twitter mean more than you can know. I read them over and over again and I smile each and every time. I've gotten to know so many of you and it's been an incredible experience meeting you all and hearing from you week after week. This story is a leap of faith, I know that, and I can't tell you what it means to me that you've trusted me enough to take this journey with me. It will be worth it in the end, promise!

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Okay, here is a bit from Jasper and Emmett and then our two angels. Hope you like it!!

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Chapter 21 Bonus Scene~

While Seth was busy with Edward and Isabella was being comforted by her Nonna, Jasper and Emmett were having a heated discussion in Jasper's office. Oh, they weren't aggravated with each other, but rather both were extremely pissed at Edward...and rightfully so.

Gideon was paying close attention to the two men because Seth was otherwise occupied. He had to chuckle to himself, he did NOT envy his young friend, not in the least.

"Jasper, man, what the fucking hell is up with Edward?" Emmett asked as he paced back and forth in Jasper's office. "I mean, he went from happy go lucky Edward back to Sullen Cullen almost overnight. I mean...shit, did you see how upset Bella was?"

Jasper grunted in annoyance when he thought about just how upset she'd been and it was all he could do not to stomp down to Edward's office and kick the ever-living shit out of him. He wasn't standing by this time, he vowed to himself. No fucking way. He'd watched, most of the time without comment, as Edward continually sabotaged himself where Bella was concerned, but there was no way in hell he was doing it again. Something was up with his friend, and he was damn sure going to find out what it was.

"I have no clue, Em, but whatever it is, it's something big," Jasper finally said.

"Shit," Emmett growled and threw himself in the seat across from Jasper.

Jasper nodded and stared off into space as he went over the past few days in his head. Edward had continually regressed as the week went by, growing more and more distant and more like the Edward of old with each passing day. When he found himself remembering the first meeting of the week on Monday, he groaned out loud.

"He's pissed about what we talked about on Monday," Jasper said emphatically. When Emmett looked at him with a confused look on his face, Jasper reminded him, "We all talked about how glad we were that Isabella could take over for him if anything ever happened to him."

"Ah, fuck," Emmett said and nodded his head. He knew Jasper was right, and though they'd all had a feeling Edward wouldn't really want to talk about it, Emmett had to admit, he was surprised by just how upset Edward was. "I just don't get it, Jas," Em told him. "I mean no one wants to think about dying, but it has to be done; we've all agreed it does and Edward is smart enough to realize we're right."

Jasper sighed but only because he thought he knew what might be causing Edward to want to hide from what he needed to do. "Em, I don't think that is really what's wrong."

"No?"

"No. I mean think about it. Something happened a few weeks ago to Edward and he makes this total about-face personality and attitude wise. You know he's had to have a lot of regrets over his past actions toward us all, but no one more so than Bella. He's been so damn happy lately, imagine knowing you could have always had that, but were too stubborn, or scared, or whatever it is that's held him back, to experience it. Then all of a sudden, you have all of us telling him, well, we need you think about what happens if you die. I don't know about you, Emmett, but I'm not sure I would be able to handle it either if I was in Edward's shoes," Jasper said.

"Well, you never would have shut us all out," Emmett snapped back and then felt bad, though he knew he was right.

When he saw Jasper raise his eyebrow at him in that annoying way he had of making you feel like shit for saying something bad about Edward, he held his hands up. "I know, I know, Jasper, there is obviously a lot Edward hasn't shared with us, but man, admit it. The last month and half with Edward has been amazing and I'll be pissed...really pissed, if he goes back to the way he used to be. Bella isn't the only one that couldn't handle it, you know. He's my damn brother and I feel like I've just now gotten to know him." Emmett swiped at his eyes and took a few deep breaths to keep himself from saying or doing something he would regret.

"I know, Em, I know. Let's just hope it isn't too late to reach him. I don't want to lose him either," Jasper answered him back quietly.

Gideon shook his head as he watched from above and then checked in on Seth and Edward...there was a lot at stake at the moment, he only hoped Seth could get Edward to do what he needed to do.

The time had come.

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"Seth?" Gideon questioned while his young friend stared at the stairs Edward had just run up.

Startled, Seth turned toward him. It was rare...very rare, when Gideon came down...from up above, though at the moment, Seth was exceedingly grateful for his presence.

Noting the shocked expression on Seth's face, Gideon chuckled softly and the sound was reminiscent of the rapids of a river as they flowed over the rocks. Smiling he said, "Seth, don't look so shocked to see me...you know I do mingle with the humans on occasion." His smile faded when he continued, "Besides, I figured you needed me."

Seth had turned back around and stared up at the ceiling, as if he could see through it. He could do many things, but seeing through walls and floors wasn't one of them, though with his supernatural hearing, he heard Edward beg Isabella to let him tell her what she'd needed to know for so long.

With a sigh full of regret, he turned toward his mentor and asked, "Do you think I could have done anything different these past few days?"

Poor Seth, Gideon thought with a sad shake of his head. He loved both Edward and Isabella so much and seeing them in the pain they were in right at this moment was agonizing for him. "My friend, you and I both knew this was bound to happen sooner or later. Edward facing the realities of his mortality was going to be difficult and there was every possibility that the walls Isabella has fought so hard to break through would go back up again. Surely you can't be too surprised that they did?"

Agitated, Seth floated around the room while he thought over the week thus far. He never should have allowed Edward to pull away like he did after Emmett and the others made their comments during Monday's meeting. He had no idea what more he could have done mind you, but the angel felt like the reason his two humans were upstairs, heartbroken, was very much his fault. It was a totally wrong way of thinking of course, but Seth was rather prone to self-recriminations...especially where Edward and Isabella were concerned.

For the past four days, Seth had hovered and cajoled. He'd teased and threatened, he even tried ignoring his stubborn friend...all to no avail...which led to the events of today. His heart was positively shattered as he recalled with his perfect angelic memory, the anguish that was rolling off Isabella when Edward had sent him to her aid earlier. He couldn't stop the sudden smile and burst of pride he felt though. Edward was so concerned about her, so hurt at seeing her suffer that he thought nothing of his own pain...helping her was all he cared about.

If that didn't say everything about his honest and true feelings for Isabella, nothing did.

Edward had been a mess all week, literally. He had been moody, irritable, and on edge. He walked on egg shells around Isabella because he knew she was getting frustrated at his continual refusal to tell her what was wrong. Of course, if he would have done that, there was a likely possibility that they wouldn't be where they were right now, so Seth wasn't one hundred percent convinced that it had turned out all that bad.

He hated that there would be pain and tears, for both of them, but he truly hoped they were well on their way to healing. Even as perceptive and highly sensitive to their kind as Isabella was, there was little Seth had been able to do before to help her. He was able to offer her a bit of comfort, but honestly Edward was the only one that could help her the way she needed.

The questions she'd asked Edward earlier were...hard...but necessary. Edward had taken her for granted, hadn't been fair, and at times hurt her deeply so she'd had every right to be as angry and hurt as she was. Both Seth and Gideon knew she was close to her limit. She'd kept things inside for such a long time that the fear of losing the Edward she'd just found, after so steadfastly believing he was always there, was more than she could take.

She lashed out, she purged...and now hopefully, she would be granted the healing that only Edward could offer her.

Everything rested in Edward's hands now and the only thing both angels could do was hope and pray he was ready...that they all were for what was to come.

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He watched her walk out of the room and then turned to look in the corner, not surprised in the least to see the annoying angel person smirking at him.

"Enjoy the show?" Edward asked with a roll of his eyes and grunted when he heard the booming laugh that shook the windows.

"You, my friend, are in quite the good mood," Seth casually remarked.

"Ha, well we'll see how long that lasts once everyone gets here," Edward scoffed as he finished getting dressed.

"Well, I'd be willing to bet you'll feel even better once the night is over, Eddie. This is it you know? The last of what you need to accomplish; that has to make you feel good, yes?" the angel asked with a raised eyebrow.

Edward attached his watch to his wrist and then ran his fingers over the friendship bracelet he'd still yet to take off. He thought about bullshitting the angel but then realized there was no point. The damn bossy being always seemed to know when he was being less than truthful anyway. "No, actually, it really doesn't to be honest with you. What would happen if I didn't talk to Carlisle and Esme, or Emmett...could I just drag this...whatever it is out indefinitely?" he asked when he sat on the bed to tie his shoes.

"Nice try, Eddie my boy, but no, unfortunately it doesn't work quite that way." Seth chuckled at him.

The Greatest Gift Outtake

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Chapter 21 Teaser

"Edward, man," Jasper said with a shake of his head when he caught his eye. 

Edward held up a hand and said, "Not now, Jasper."

Jasper sighed as he saw his best friend's shoulders sag. He had been worried all week as he watched Edward revert back to his old habits. He'd tried to talk to him, only to be shut out completely. Apparently, he was sad to say when he looked at Isabella, he wasn't the only one. 

He walked closer to Edward and leaned in next to his ear. "I don't know what the hell has gotten into you the past few days, but if you don't pull your head out of your ass and talk to me, Emmett, or Isabella, I'll pull it out myself and it won't feel fucking good. Knock it the fuck off, Edward, and stop shutting all of us out." 

It had been some time since Jasper had talked to him that deadly calm voice and Edward had forgotten how damn menacing he could sound. "Jas," Edward said quietly. 

"I don't want to hear it, Edward. Talk to her. Just keep in mind, if she doesn't have a smile on her face the next time I see her instead of the heartbroken look she has now, I'm kicking your damn ass," Jasper said then walked off before he said something he would regret. 

"Bella, darlin', come find me tomorrow and we'll go over the new contracts we're giving the featured authors," Jasper told her as he approached. 

She tried to smile at him, but it didn't look much at all like one. "Sounds good, Jasper," she answered him.

His fingers turned into a tight fist and he shot Edward a withering glance before he wrapped his arms around her for a hug. "It'll be okay, darlin'. I'm here if you need me, okay?" he reminded her quietly. 

He was Edward's best friend, but in this case, Edward was on his own. Until he knew what the hell was causing Edward to act like a damn fool, he was firmly on Isabella's side. 

"Thank you," she whispered and kissed his cheek. 

Jasper patted her on the back and kissed the top of her head before striding out of the office, but not before hissing, "Fix it, Edward. Now," when he walked past.

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Pic Tease for Chapter 20

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Chapter 20 Teaser ***NSFW***

This sincerely is NOT SAFE FOR WORK!!!

He picked his head up from where he'd currently been sucking on the thin skin of her neck and felt himself grow even harder when he saw their reflection in the fireplace.

"Fuck, Beautiful, look at us," he said and waited until her eyes found his in the reflection.

"Oh...God...." she said between breaths.

"Just fucking look at you," he whispered as he watched his fingers stroke her while he pushed his cock deeper inside of her. "Legs spread wide, pussy glistening in the moonlight, your chest flushed pink, my dick moving in you...I've never in my damn life seen anything hotter."

She increased her rhythm as his words filled the air around them. Leaning back, her body stretched out for him, seemingly of its own will. Her body was his to touch and to possess...to ravage and control. Whatever he wanted, she'd gladly give...over and over again, until she could give no more.

Normally he would tell her to watch, but in this case, he was too spellbound by the way she was responding to him to even mutter the words. She'd flung her head back and he could feel her hair draped over his shoulder and the back of the chair. Her neck was extended as she laid back on his shoulder and he could see her pulse pound rapidly. He watched as his hand covered her breast, the dark tone of his skin contrasting with her pale, creamy white skin. He could feel himself move inside of her as he continued to work her into a frenzy.

"Kiss me," he demanded gruffly and then captured her lips for a bruising kiss.