A/N: There seemed to be some confusion about the last chapter. 1) Edward and Bella have a child together, so they are, in fact, together. 2) What Edward said at the end of last chapter was because it occurred to him if guys hit on Jasper when he was straight (so to speak), girls might hit on Bella. And you know Edward - if a guy hit on Bella, he would be all RAWR. What makes you think it would be different if a girl hit on her? It was mean to be humorous - nothing more.
"Uh, I have two words for you, Jasper. Gay. Bar."
Jasper had finally given in and called Eric for help. He was already regretting it. "Right, and subject myself to drunken kisses?" He shook his head though Eric couldn't see him. "No, thank you."
Eric laughed. "Oh, honey. Drunken kisses are the least of your worries in some of those places. Pretty boy like you..."
"Concentrate, darl'," Jasper said, amused.
"Alright, alright," Eric agreed. "Seriously, though, your best bet is to take a chance on the dating circuit just like anyone else. Sure, you're going to get some duds, but the studs..." He whistled. "They make it worth your while." He gave a giddy sounding chuckle.
"What was that about?"
"Nothing," Eric answered. "It's really nothing. It's just... it's an adventure, you know? Discovering a whole world you maybe only wondered about... maybe not." He sighed. "I'm in love, and I'm happy, but sometimes I miss the ride. So to speak."