A/N: Well, this is the end. I hope you enjoy it, as much as I enjoyed writing it. Thank you again for taking the time to read my first story. My tissue is ready and my song inspiration is below for you to listen to while reading this chapter.

Disclaimer: Stephenie Meyer owns all things Twilight. I spend many hours dreaming about her characters. It's a fair compromise.

Song rec (remove spaces and listen while reading): www . youtube . com / watch?v=3hWAwHz44ts&feature=BF&list=PL2071B6284FCB268C&index=1

September, 1945

It was September and quite mild for the evening when Bella returned home from another long shift at the hospital. As she climbed the porch steps, Bella's eyes landed on what appeared to be a package of letters tied together with string, all of which were bearing her name. She paused, willing herself not to hope. Sitting down upon the top step, her fingers pulled out the letter on the top of the pile. Bella's heart caught in her throat as she began to read…

My Dearest Bella ~ You left a moment, a day, a week, a lifetime ago. Every hour that passes without your presence stretches unbearably before me….

Bella continued to read each letter, learning that Edward had written to her constantly while they had been apart. The letters were filled with his dreams for their future, his hopes for their life together. When Bella came to the final letter she paused, not wanted her time with Edward to end, even if it was only through his written words. With a deep breath she wiped the tears from her face and continued...

My Darling ~ I cannot go another moment without you. Say you'll spend your life with me. Say you're ready to begin our life, together. Say it, out loud… - Edward

Bella's eyes blurred with her tears, as the hope she fought so hard to silence sprung up anew in her heart. As her eyes rose to the night sky, she spoke the words to any celestial being who would listen, "I love you."

A familiar soft velvet voice replied, "With all my breath, and life, and soul."

Bella's eyes jerked from the heavens to find Edward standing at the bottom of the porch steps, his twinkling green eyes full of love. She couldn't speak. Her sobs were caught in her throat. She wanted to say so many things to him, but before Bella had the chance to speak his lips crushed upon hers. Her head spun delightfully as she lost herself in the embrace, in the emotion, in him. Edward pulled his mouth away to feather kisses over her tear-streaked face, his arms banding around her as he held her tight. His palm rested on the back of her head, cradling her to his chest and she felt the rumble of joyous laughter start there before she heard it.

Edward pulled Bella away, the grin on his face more beautiful than any sight she'd ever seen as he declared, "We're going to have a wonderful life together. You're everything to me. You're my forever."

"You still have hope," she stated, with a bright smile adorning her face.

His heart bursting full, he fervently whispered, "I still have you."

A/N: So, there it is. My first story. I'd really appreciate hearing your thoughts! Thank you so much for reading If I Could See You Again. ~ Jo