A/N: *sits stunned* I... you guys... SIMPLY AMAZING! All your thoughts and reactions.. made me smile and get a little misty eyed as well! I know... I left in a bad spot... but you are all hanging in there. Some of you have asked for hand holding and you got it! Some have started to reach for the kleenex.. just remember.. no littering... so for this morning.. lets get started with 3! Time for a time jump!

Disclaimer: I don't own Twilight, I am playing in the sandbox. ENJOY!

24

EPOV- 6 Months later

Fuck it feels good to be home and in my own fucking bed. I collapse on top of the freshly made bed. I inhale the smell of newly washed sheets, the scent of spring air and lemon furniture polish.

I fucking love Maggie. She takes such good care of me. She is an employee of my parents that watches over my house when I am gone and gets it ready for me when I come back. She also comes and cleans for me twice a week. I'm lost without her.

"Welcome home, Edward. Where is the dirty laundry I'm sure you have?"

I sit up to see her with a warm smile on her face. I open my arms to her and she envelopes me in a strong hug.

"Missed you, Mags. You and your cooking." I give her my best crooked smirk which earns me a pinch on my cheek.

"Dinner is in the oven, the timer is set. Now, your laundry." She tries to give me a stern glare but it doesn't last long.

"Already in the laundry room waiting for your TLC." She gives me a kiss and a wave as she heads towards the mountain of dirty clothes I have.

I'm rifling through my dressers looking for something to change into after my shower when my phone rings. I see that it is Peter our manager.

"Hey, Peter, what's up?"

I continue to strip out of my clothes, hoping that this will be a quick call. I just saw the man like two hours ago.

"I forgot to remind you about the hospital fundraiser that is in two days. You and Emmett both stated you would attend. Will you both make it? I need to confirm your attendance."

"Oh, shit. I forgot all about that. Let me check with Emmett and I'll get back to you. I can make it. Just text me the information."

"Will do. Let me call Em, I have to talk to him anyways."

"Sounds fine to me. I'll talk to you later, going to hit the shower."

"Ok, will send that text once I hear from Emmett."

We both hang up and I am in the shower seconds later. My thoughts turn towards Bella and how she has been all these months. I want to look her up, but the first few days back at home is always hectic. Add into all the chaos the annual fundraiser at the hospital and I know I won't be able to do anything for a few days.

But once my days are free, I'm going to find her and I am going to spend time with her.

I finish my shower, dress and make my way down stairs. The timer goes off for the huge dish of homemade mac and cheese Maggie made. A note on the fridge tells me I need to eat the salad that she put in the fridge.

I laugh; Maggie is still trying to make sure I eat my veggies.

When I'm so full I feel like I may puke, I make my way back to my room, climb under the sheets and I'm asleep in seconds.

A/N: I know.. you want answers right away...you will get them.. soon! I will say.. most of you, after sniffing the wrong trail, are on the right one... so.. you still with me?