Thank you all for the great reviews!! I am so excited as I am finally getting to see Twilight tomorrow night! The songs for this chapter are "Fall for You" by Secondhand Serenade, "Always On My Mind" by Michael Buble',

APOV/JULY 19

Bella was coming home!! Mom and dad had called to say she would be in this evening. I was not sure to have everyone at the airport to meet her or not. I called Mom back and she said that Bella wanted just me there but anything at the coach house would be fine. From what mom told me Bella had a rough time but was better than ever. They were sad not to see her this trip but they were coming down for thanksgiving. They knew that she needed to do this alone.

I called Jasper immediately and told him she was coming home. He wanted to know if they needed to be at the airport but I said no. If they wanted to they could come to the house and meet us there. Jasper said dinner would be ready for us all when we got there. I had not given him a key but Angela could let them in. I called Angela to let her know Bella was coming home. She had been so upset since she left.

She said she would let everyone in and to enjoy our night with her. She was happy and relieved to hear that Bella was coming back.

I got into my beloved new car and hit the garage door to open. I pulled out and hit the button as fast as I could. I raced to the airport but kept to the speed limits. I loved speed but my parents would kill me if I got a speeding ticket. I went to baggage claim and started tapping my high heeled toe. Patience was never something I really had.

I saw her come down and we immediately ran to each other. We hugged so tightly that she lifted me off the ground. We both were crying and laughing at the same time. Bella's smile was back and so was the laughter. I was happy to see as I had missed for so long. She grabbed her one bag and we headed for my car. I asked her how it went and she told me it was the hardest thing she has done so far. She said that taking her finals were much better and I know she literally killed herself during those. I asked her about what her plans were now. She replied all I want to do is live now. She added quickly that she was not ready for love but would not push it away if it found her. We both laughed at that.

I hit the button for the garage and we pulled in. Bella looked at me in a smile and shook her head. She knew who was here but she was ready for it. We pulled ourselves out of the car and walked up the steps. Bella was home and ready to start the life she was always meant for.

BPOV

I was so happy to see Alice waiting for me. We hugged and laughed and cried. I was happy to see her out in her new car. I knew she had been worried about me. In the car back she asked what she wanted to know. I let it all out as I was ready to. I told her it was the hardest thing I have ever done since taking my finals. I had literally no sleep during those weeks leading up to them. Making sure recipes were right and papers were together. It was horrible but not as bad as the past few days I had. I also told her that I was not ready for love but would not push it away if it found me. We enjoyed each others laughter on that little comment of mine.

We pulled up to the coach house and slowly into the garage. I noticed the lights on and saw all the familiar cars that had been our lives lately. I looked at Alice and she just smiled at me. I turned to her and bit my lip. I was not ready for all of this and I did not have the heart to tell her but I did anyway.

"Alice I am not ready to deal with them yet. Please understand this I can't face the pain on their faces. Please make them understand for me." The tears were falling softly on my cheeks.

"Bella they will understand ok? You may not get this but they know more what you are going through you than you think." She hugged me and I wondered what the hell she meant.

She handed my car keys from the lock box. I was finally going to drive my dad's dream car. It seemed apropos after all that I had just gone through. I looked like shit as I had not had a shower in days. Saltwater was not the best bath even though it felt good. I opened the door and climbed in. It smelt so new and I fit it like a glove. The engine purred as I started it and I slowly backed out. I did not know where I was going but I had to think a little bit more. There were some things I need to work out in my head before I dealt with all the questions.

I drove along the highway enjoying the familiar views. My heart and head were leading me to where I was going. Clakamas Falls was always a site that brought me peace. I pulled into the parking lot and got out. I could hear the falls and started towards the bridge. I could smell the water in the air and soon felt the water on my face. My body relaxed and I let the water mist take me in. I cried again and let the sobs take over my body. Who would think I had this in me. I had always been the strong one. Even growing up I never cried. When it came to getting the all familiar injuries I was known for Alice cried for me. I don't know how much time went by but I walked back to my car.

I climbed in and made mental note to dry it off later when I got back home. I drove some more and just thought. I noticed a cd in the player and pushed it in. I was shocked to hear what came out. It was Alice saying that she had found a tape for years ago from my father. She had it put on a cd for me as a surprise for whenever I got to drive this beautiful machine. It was of my parents talking about things I never knew. In between all the talking were their favorite songs. I knew all of them and finally figured out why I liked the music I did. I took the long way home while listening to all of this. I didn't cry this time but I laughed. How I laughed I so needed this. Who knew my parents were so funny? I pulled up to the garage and hit the button. I slowly pulled in and got out. I noticed the towel waiting for me. How did she know things like this?

I toweled it all off inside and out and put the keys back. I noticed it was quiet upstairs and I was grateful for it. Everyone was gone but on the table was a note from Alice stating they had all gone out for drinks. She said to come join them but they all understood if I didn't come. She said dinner was in the warming drawer for me and to enjoy.

I threw the note in the garbage and took a beer out of the fridge. I ran up the stairs to my room and took a long hot shower. I toweled off my hair and got into pajamas. I grabbed my laptop and went downstairs to enjoy the dinner they left me. I set the lap top on the dinning room table and went to the warming drawer. I noticed it was all home cooked. I don't know who did it but it was really good. Chicken, mashed potatoes, corn, and roll. There was salad in the fridge too with apple crumble next to it. There was a note taped to it from Jasper saying they missed me but to enjoy the one meal he knew how to cook. Who knew he could cook?!

I scarfed it down and saved the dessert for later. I turned on my laptop and listened to it hum. I heard the familiar ding come through my speakers.

Edward: Where have you been? I have been worried!

Bella: I am sorry I went out of town unexpectedly. I am sorry I worried you.

Edward: You have been popping in and out lately. Makes me wonder how you can make a living with all the time off you have taken lately.

Bella: I have a very understanding boss. As for making a living my parents left me with enough to live off of. Plus my best friend has money too so it helps. Please don't worry about me I am doing ok.

Edward: Let me worry ok. That is my job and what I am here for.  Just exactly where did you go? If you don't want to tell me that is ok. It really is none of my business.

Bella: Thank you for worrying. Ok I went to the family cabin. I had some family business to deal with.

We talked for hours just like we always did. He was kind, had a deep soul for a guy and made me laugh till I wanted to pee. I said goodnight and he told me goodnight back. I logged off and went to rinse my dinner dishes. I noticed it was really late and Alice was not back yet. At least someone was having a good time tonight. I grabbed the apple crisp and plopped some ice cream on it. I noticed there was a sauce to go with it. I poured that on top and went to the couch. I set down the dessert and flipped through the channels. Nothing was on at this late hour so I plopped in Little Women. The version with Christian Bale. I took a spoonful of the crisp, ice cream and sauce all together. Oh my heavens it was a rum sauce and it literally made me orgasm right there. I made a mental note to get the recipe as a moan came out of my lips.

"That good huh?" I whipped around and there was Alice standing there smirking at me.

"How come you did not tell me Jasper can cook?" I took another bite and savored it.

"That man has many talents let me tell you and I am just beginning to find out about them." She had a huge Cheshire grin on her face and the blush was beet red.

She helped herself to another helping of the wonderful thing Jasper had made. We talked about our nights and she told me about the party they wanted to throw for their parent's anniversary. I told her set up a meeting when they had time and lets get planning. I told her we got invited to do a booth at the Taste of Portland. She was bouncing with that and I could see her wheels turning for planning that. We enjoyed the movie and talked well into the night.

EPOV

It was nice to talk with her again tonight but something was just not right. I have been trying to put my fingers on it for weeks. Something was so familiar about her but not familiar. I sat down at my desk and wrote what I knew about her. I also wrote when she was gone and where. I looked at the paper and noticed some familiar things……the trip to New York, her illness, her trip to the family cabin. Oh my I knew who this was!! It was Bella!! It all fit even though she did not tell me the whole story. I was falling in love with Bella!! I decided to keep this to myself for now. I was going to tell her but right now I wanted her to get to trust me better in real life. I smacked my forehead. I was in love with the most stubborn and talented woman I knew!