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Story length
How many chapters are you blessing us with?
LOL… I used to know, but then I got asked to extend it. Let's see. If this was a play, we'd be in Act 2 and there are at least 4, if that helps at all.
Firefly/Companionship
What is your favorite Firefly episode?
I couldn't limit it to one. So, my favorite 3 are: The Message, Out of Gas, and Heart of Gold. In that order :)
Is Bella free to leave the Volturi and the Companion lifestyle if she wants to? Is she a contracted employee or is she there by birth or something? I can't remember if you gave details as to how Bella became a Companion, but how did she end up with the Volturi?
Yes, she can leave the Volturi if she wants to; she'd have to buy her way out of the organization because they put so much money into her education. She was chosen as a child to be groomed in this profession. Not all Companionship is of the sexual nature, but she would have an easier time finding employment if she were open to it. (Pardon the pun.) The Volturi gave her an incredible education and offer her protection, and in return they get a cut of the share. Her parents were happy that their daughter would be safe and well cared for, and it is a position in society that carries a lot of weight.
Are Companions temporary only or can they become permanent? I guess I am asking has a Companion ever married her client?
Yes, I'm sure there have been cases of it happening, but she would have a hard time being respected like she was as a Companion.
Alaska trip
How can he not tell her? He is going to ask her to come with him? How is Edward handling everything especially with having to leave?
It's not that he's hiding it, more like if he doesn't talk about it, it's not real. He just wants to prolong his time with Bella in their blissful bubble. He's not looking forward to this trip. He won't ask her to go with him; it's a matter of respect. You don't bring your Companion on a trip to nail your wife. He would want to keep Bella as far away from the Denali's as possible.
Also, technically, I don't think she would be able to go. She's still contractually obligated to the rest of the Cullens. She still needs to go to those appointments; it's her job.
The Cullens
I like Rose, but should I? Can we really trust any of them?
Yes, you can like Rose. In my stories, Rose is one of my favorite characters, so I like showing her in a nice light. She can be trusted. So can Emmett and Jasper, and Esme to a certain extent, although she will always be loyal to her husband. Alice and Carlisle are the two that Bella has pretty much cut out.
Will Edward's family support his relationship with Bella if he decides to divorce Tanya and marry her?
Some members would support it. Carlisle would have issues on how it affects Cullen Inc.
Pregnancy/Bastard baby/Heir
Is he really going to have a kid with her? Will Bella get pregnant by Edward and will it be before Tanya?
I know some of you don't want this to happen, but Tanya does get pregnant before Bella. Sorry, it was always going to be like that. I will tell you, I plan on doing some serious time jumping during Tanya's pregnancy… I don't think I could write that many chapters of angst without pulling out my hair. I'm sure you don't mind ;)
Why is it so important that Edward produce an heir with the 'Denali bitch'? I know there's something in the contract about an heir, but isn't Emmett the oldest and his responsibility?
I believe I covered this in a previous chapter, but I'll go over it again. Em and Rose can't have babies. Very sad. I will say this, Em and Rose do end up adopting, but because Emmett was passed over when Carlisle handed the company over to Edward, a result of him marrying Rose, any children Emmett has won't inherit the company because it's almost a birth right, passed from the father.
What happens if Tanya is infertile? Does the contract stipulate that the heir must live with the Cullen's? Can Tanya have a baby and then Edward raise it?
Tanya's not infertile. But if I were the Cullens, I would have it in the contract that after a set amount of time, if a child hasn't been conceived in a traditional manner other avenues could be explored. The contract doesn't stipulate that the heir will live with the Cullens because everyone assumed Tanya would be living with them and that she and Edward would still be married. But Tanya would never give up the Cullen heir; it would be her only hold on Edward.
I have a feeling that Bella gets pregnant soon. Am I right? Can Bella and Edward have a child together? Would that child be treated as a Cullen or would it be ostracized as a bastard and non-heir?
No, Bella won't be getting pregnant any time soon. I know, you were hoping for it. Yes, they could have a child together, but why would Bella want to raise a child in that environment? She wouldn't. At the most, the child would be a pawn in company politics, and considered a bastard by some, unworthy of carrying the Cullen name. The baby would be loved by the family but it would be very awkward in the house.
Will Bella bring forth the heir everyone wants?
Well, yes and no. The Denali's aren't going to be happy about it… LOL. But yes, she does end up having Edward's baby.
Divorce/Contract
Is Edward able to divorce Tanya? Is he trying to figure out how to get out of the marriage? Does Edward divorce Tanya?
Yes, Edward can divorce her, but after all the work/negotiations it took to settle everything he's not looking for a way to undo it. However, he does end up divorcing her! But a bunch of stuff needs to happen before we get there.
What is Tanya's end game? What does she really want from Edward...power, money, an heir, or does she really want him to love her?
It's not that she wants something from him—she wants him. He's gorgeous, rich, smart, and nearly unattainable. She used his business standing at Cullen Inc. to snare him. She probably thought she could get him to fall in love with her especially by having his baby. What she wasn't counting on was Bella showing up.
Love/Marriage/HEA
Will Bella tell him she loves him?
A few chapters back (Chapter 30) Bella told him she loved him. I guess the word limit got to me or perhaps it was just the way I wrote it. There were no real dialog tags except the transition from her thinking to her actually saying the words. I apologize if that wasn't clear.
BTW, they now tell each other repeatedly how much they love each other. It's so sweet it's sickening…LOL.
Will Edward be able to marry Bella? Doesn't Bella ever want to get married and have children of her own? Is he gonna marry her?
Yes, he will eventually be able to marry her. The thing is they won't get married. Neither one of them has a high opinion of the sanctity of marriage, Bella because she's been a Companion and knows that marriage doesn't mean commitment and Edward because he's been married and didn't like it and he won't be able to get Bella to marry him. He'll try. She'll say no. He loves her even more because she's not like the typical woman trying to trap him.
She does get a bit jealous of Tanya through her pregnancy, but she's never given it much thought before. As a Companion, she's always avoided pregnancy.
What is gonna happen with Tanya?
Honestly, we won't have to worry about Tanya after the divorce. Her family will be upset that she couldn't make her marriage work.
Will there be an HEA?
YES! I personally like happily-ever-afters. My feeling is there's going to be enough angst in this that it's only fair if there's light at the end of the tunnel. It makes it all worth the sadness.
Thanks for all of your questions! 2loveybunnies, I know you were happy to oblige. I hope this answers your questions. But please stick around! Pretty please ;)