So, I'm back. Did you miss me? Duh.

I'm trying to write other stuff at the moment, too, but it's difficult-- hence the lack of updates on other stories. I will get round to it, I promise. But one of the stories in particular-- Sunrise-- is giving me an awful headache. I can't follow the plotline through, like I usually can, and it's bugging me. All I get is vague ideas, or possible scenarios, none of which I'm incredibly keen on. If anyone has any suggestion/advice, then I would be eternally grateful. Yeah, I'm running short of prizes. Shut up.

Date: 12th October

Character: Carlisle

Stimulus word: Work

Dedication: For LynnyLiz, who clogged up my inbox, and made me smile until my cheeks kinda hurt. Thank you!

It was odd—his work usually calmed him, even if life at the Cullen Mansion was strained, as it had been since Bella's unfortunate birthday.

But today, it only frustrated him. He could only blame it on the absence of his oldest (in one way, at least) son. He missed him terribly. They hadn't seen him for a couple of weeks, now. Carlisle often wished that he could make it better for Edward, somehow take the pain away.

But there was only one way to do that, and Edward would not even consider it. But he would come round, Alice had seen that. He would realise his mistakes, and beg Bella for her forgiveness.

In the meantime, a patient had just been wheeled in to his ward. Car crash patient, severe head wound, possible concussion…

Dr. Cullen was once more entirely focussed on his work.