Edward:
I can't believe I let her go. I had it all, and I let it slip through my fingers. It's my fault. I know now that I should not have left her. Would that I could change the past. But I can't. I'm alone now, but I'm watching, waiting. Alice left Bella her phone number. I know they talk occasionally. Carlisle says I should move on, but I can't do that. Bella was the focus of my "life" – for want of a better word – for such an intense period; I can't just let it go. Besides, that dog might leave her one day. I'll be here, waiting. I am good at waiting. Carlisle wants me to go with them to visit Tanya's family for a while. Perhaps. It's not far. I can come back easily to keep watch. I won't interfere with Bella's happiness. I saw the wolves' minds – I saw the damage I did to Bella when I left. I won't make it worse now. I know it was Jacob who helped heal Bella, and for that I am grateful. I can only regret my own stupidity in leaving her. I created this problem for myself; I will have to deal with it.
Jacob:
So much happiness. The girl I have loved for so long finally loves me too. I thought she was going to go back to Edward. I really thought she was. I don't think I could have handled that. But she didn't – she's with me. I will look after her. I will protect her. I will always love her. My Bella.