First of all…I'm so SORRY I am late with this update! Life is just crazy, but I will find a way to make it up to all of you.

Second, I discovered that because life is so crazy I left off a few paragraphs from my last chapter so I'm starting where I left off. It's just a little info that will make the next chapter make sense. Sorry about that too. I promise I'll get better organized…someday, maybe not in this lifetime, but it will happen.

Chapter 6 cont.

BPOV

"A player huh? Well, if he has his dad's looks and charm the female population doesn't stand a chance." I say, hoping to get him in a happier mood. It seemed to work, because he started smiling again.

"Wow, is it really 9:30 already?" he asks after looking at his watch. "I'm sorry dear; I didn't mean to take up all of your day off."

"Are you kidding? Ed, this has been the nicest day I've had in a very long time. I love your company. Are you busy tomorrow? We could actually do something, we don't have to stay here in my house," I really don't want him to leave.

"I'd really like that, and I love your company also, too bad my boys didn't find you when they were looking for a wife," he says with a gentle smile.

"Ok, well stop by whenever and we'll make plans as we go, oh and let me give you my number in case something comes up." I say as we walk to the door.

"Thank you Bella, I'll see you tomorrow," he says after I hand him back his phone.

CHAPTER 7

BPOV

The next two weeks went by quickly, Ed was becoming one of my dearest friends, but he was going back to Seattle today and I didn't know when I'd see him again.

"I'm really going to miss you Ed," I tell him as he puts his bags in the back of his truck.

"I'll miss you too Bella. You've made this old man very happy with your company," he says while hugging me. "Tell you what, text me your schedule and I'll make sure to come visit a couple time a month," he offers with a smile.

"That would be really nice, but please don't go out of your way. It's a long drive just to go bowling or to have a movie and pizza night," I tell him with a sad smile.

"Bella dear, we could sit and watch paint dry!" he says laughing "it's not what we do, it's the company."

"Ok, I'll let you know as soon as I can," I tell him. "Drive safe, ok!" I tell him as he starts his truck.

"Always!" he tells me with a wave before leaving the driveway.

2 WEEKS LATER

"Hi, welcome back!" I say while giving Ed a big hug.

"Hey there, you are a sight for sore eyes young lady." Ed tells me while returning my hug.

"Come on in, I was just doing some housework, but you're much more interesting." I tell him with a smile.

"Well if you need a hand just let me know," he says. "I see you got your truck back, it looks great."

"That's a sweet offer Ed, but something tells me you wouldn't know how to run a vacuum," I tell him with a laugh.

"Ok, you got me there," he laughs along with me.

"And, yes I got my truck back. It runs like a brand new truck, I love it. The best part is they put a 351 in it, so she has a Ford motor. My dad would be thrilled," I tell him. "So are you here for the day or how long are you staying?"

"I'll be here for your two days off. I really needed some peace and quiet so I was happy to get your text. I just need to stop by the inn and get a room," he tells me.

"You don't need to do that Ed; you're more than welcome to stay in my spare bedroom. That way you don't have to worry about check out times and driving back and forth. Plus it's a waste of money. Please stay here Ed," I ask him.

"As long as I'm not putting you out, I'd really like staying here."

"Then it's settled," I say smiling. "Go get your bags and I'll start lunch, then we can decide what to do today," I tell him.

"I love this movie, it's so funny!" I tell him after Ed chooses one from my limited selection.

"Well, I figured we could both use a good laugh," Ed says with a smile.

"Definitely" I tell him as we settle in with our popcorn to watch Monty Python and the Holy Grail.

6 MONTHS LATER

"What would you like to do tonight kiddo?" Ed asked as we finished dinner.

He'd been coming to visit me two to three times a month since going back to Seattle. It was so nice to have a friend to do things with that wasn't going to pressure me for more. Jake is a great guy, but not for me and he wouldn't stop trying to change my mind. Because of that I had been avoiding him as much as possible.

"How about we go down to Waylon's and play some pool?" I suggest.

"That sounds like fun, and you can actually have a beer with me now. I still can't believe you didn't tell me your birthday was last week."

"I'm sorry Ed; I just don't like people making a big deal about my birthday. Just a quiet meal at home with friends, is all I need, and now that you're here I can do that, problem solved," I tell him with a smile.

"Ok, well let's head out and celebrate then," he says as he leads me out to his truck, "and Bella, your birth is definitely something to celebrate."

A/N I claim no ownership of Monty Python and the Holy Grail, just a love for the movie.