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Edward Cullen/remembers the agenda

"So, where are we going?"

How can she sound so laid-back when she lives like that?

I'd rather she be a slob, if I'm being completely honest.

I can work around a mess.

But this ...

I need to remember my plan.

"Monroe's," I reply.

Bella's eyes bug.

"How in the hell did you manage to get a reservation at Monroe's? One of Alice's 'friends' has been trying for months, and I'm pretty sure he's loaded."

I shrug.

"Football has a lot of pull in this area. Our scout has an ongoing reservation. I played the pity card, and Jasper was more than happy to put us on the list."

"Well, thanks, Jasper."

Monroe's is fancy as fuck.

I remember when Whitlock took my family there while he was trying to convince me to sign my contract a little over four years ago.

I hand the valet my keys.

He tells me I played a hell of a game and that he's sorry my career is over.

"S'cool. I got something pretty great out of that game." I nod to Bella.