Sorry it took so long. I had spring break…twas fun. Well here are the names of some of the people who have read and reviewed for every (or almost every) chapter.

Shobbs

Stupid shiny Volvo driver

Senorita Carbon

R0b0tic vampir

Twilight fanatic

Broken twilight

You all will never know how much I appreciate you!!

Disclaimer: I own NOTHING but the plot. Please remember that.

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He sat in the armchair, waiting for a response from his family. Edward had just told them everything. Alice had been right. It was easier for him to do this without Bella there. He knew it would just confuse her, possibly even hurt her. He kept forgetting that she didn't remember him at all. It hurt to think about. Rosalie finally broke the silence.

"So you stayed away from us, to protect us...wow. Now I know how Bella feels." She looked away.

"I left Bella so she could have a better life. I stayed away from you, so you could live."

Esme, Carlise, Emmett, and Jasper had stayed quiet, until Esme spoke up.

"Well that's that and now you're here. Let us get on with what we have now." She smiled and stood. Everyone stood up with her. After one big hug that would crush a human, Carlise pulled Edward aside.

Edwards Pov

I had just finished my story. Everyone seemed to accept it. I was glad. I had missed my family so much. The only worry I had now was Bella. How was I going to do this? I had to make her fall in love with me again.

Seeing her look at me like that hurt more than anything I had ever felt…almost. What hurt more was the fact that I had hurt her. I only wanted what was best for her. Hearing that she had died…it tore my silent heart from my chest. The wounds hadn't healed over the five years, but the pain had begun to subside. And now, she didn't even remember me. It felt like nothing I had ever felt.

She had to remember me! Somewhere in her mind, she had to. I felt it. I would make her remember. If it took all I had in me. She would remember me.

Bellas Pov

Why was I nervous? I had no reason to be. We had just pulled up in front of my house. The song from my new CD was still playing in the back ground…

I'll be true; I'll be useful

I'll be cavalier; I'll be yours my dear

And I'll belong to you

If you just let me through

This is easy as lovers go

So don't complicated it by hesitating

This is wonderful as loving goes

This is tailor-made

What's the sense in waiting?

Alice was staring intently at the dashboard. She was having a vision. Finally, she snapped out of it. A wide smile spread across her face.

"What did you see? And what is that silly grin for? Must have been good, eh?" I laughed.

"Never you mind. But let me tell you, dinner is going to be wonderful…for you." She smiled an evil grin. At first I thought she was still smiling about what she saw, and that actually had me a bit scared, but then, I realized where I had seen that grin before.

"No! You aren't coming anywhere near me. I know that look Alice. Please, just let me get ready on my own!" I was a vampire. I didn't need make-up at all, yet she still insisted that I looked beautiful with it on.

"No way Bella. You need to look perfect for tonight. I want you to look amazing for the introductory dinner." She zipped around the car and pulled me out.

"What are you talking about Alice? Why do I need an introductory dinner? He is just your brother, after all."

"Yes, but that doesn't mean you don't need to look great." She sighed. We reached the house at human speed, giving us the time to talk. I opened the door awkwardly, and stepped into the house.

"We're home. Where is everyone?" Alice said, noticing that the living room, which had previously been filled with people, was empty.

We heard from a distance, "Hey guys." It was Rosalie. "They all went hunting. They'll be back in time for dinner." She was standing before us within a second. "Which still has me a bit confused, Alice. What do you mean by dinner? We're vampires, remember?" She placed her hands on her hips and shifted her weight.

"Well, I mean, we all sit at the table and introduce Bella and Edward." Alice said in a matter-of-fact tone. "Now, since they are all out, we have time to ready ourselves." Alice brought her hands together and began rubbing them together feverishly. Rosalie glanced my way and smiled. I was seriously scared now.

Edwards Pov

We had just returned from hunting. Rose had stayed home and waited for Bella and Alice. I knew exactly what they were doing. Something Bella always hated. I had trust though, that Alice and Rosalie would do their best to make her look beautiful. Honestly, I didn't care what she looked like. She would always be beautiful to me.

There had never been a time, I could remember, when I felt this nervous. I stood in the dining room, waiting for my love. Waiting to be introduced to someone I knew in and out. Waiting to see if she remembered me. Waiting to fall in love, all over again.

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That was Dashboard Confessional. I don't own the song or the band. But I wish I did…Anyways, I'll try to update sooner. Again, sorry it took me so long. Spring Break…yep. OH and school, tests are a'coming.

The 'dinner' will be up next!

I love you guys!! Read and Review!!