A/N: I had this ending mapped out from the start...

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

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EPOV

The energy in the auditorium is electric. I can feel it pulsing through my body. The crowd is singing and dancing. But all I can focus on is that the two chairs off stage are still empty.

Both Alice and Jasper assured me that Bella is ready to move forward. That she would give me the chance to say 'I'm sorry' and to hash out all our issues. I'm ready for that. I need that.

When I finally left the cemetery I felt lighter and freer. It is the first time I no longer feel haunted by Lizzie's death. It wasn't until that day I realized how much I still carried those feelings with me. We were best friends, even despite our age difference. Watching her slowly waste in front of me, away tore at my soul.

I never understood the guilt and the anger I felt at her death. But sitting there, talking to her it made sense. I was angry she left me even though she had no choice, even though she was suffering. I was mad that she left me alone. But that was where the guilt kicked. I was guilty for being angry at her and for being alive. Guilty as there was nothing that I could do for her to ease her pain.

But Jasper was right. She would have kicked my ass for my mopey, emo ways. She would have marched my butt right back to Bella days ago. I'm even sure she would have tapped her foot at me. I also came to the truth that my mom is right as well. I need to enjoy this time with Bella, because I have never felt like this before.

No, fear isn't going to stop me from the greatest love I had ever known.

So I came up with the plan to show Bella how sorry I am and how much I really do love her. I feel I fucked up royally; I need to give her a larger than life apology. Regardless if Jasper feels that I already have her forgiveness. I need to hear her tell me.

So I arranged everything in a few days. We were already going to be playing here. We have a tradition that all our tours start and end in Chicago. This is our final show for the next few months. It seemed to be the perfect venue.

That is until I keep looking over at the side of the stage and not seeing Alice or Bella. That is where I instructed her to bring her. I want Bella front and center to what I have planned.

During a short little instrumental break that I usually use to change shirts, I pull out my phone to see a text from Alice.

E- We are here, but Bella is freaked out. Don't worry, I'll get her there. A

I quickly send her one back.

A- Please. I need her. E

I'm not too proud to beg, not in the least.

A quick conference with the rest of the bad and we just decided to keep playing. We're about two-thirds through our set list. We have time. I hve time. We go back out and continue to play, even though my mind is focusing on the spot by the stage.

Five songs later and I see movement out of the corner of my eye. When I look, there is Alice and Bella. My voice catches mid song and I make myself concentrate on the lyrics and the music. But there is no mistaking my heart which is beating just knowing she came.

I give the signal to the band that she is here, so that they could gear up for the surprise. I made eye contact with the roadie who will have to help prepare the stage. I know that Peter is off to the side and he will signal the light man to get the lighting arranged.

When I'm able to look over at Bella, I give her a huge smile to let her know how thrilled I am that she came. She gives me a timid smile and wave in return. I'll take it, whatever she gives me, I'll take.

We end our song and a lone spotlight shines on me, allowing the stage and my band mates to set things up around me. My guitar is taken by a stagehand and I begin to address the crowd.

"Have you ever met that special someone? The one that sets your soul on fire and makes your heart soar?" The crowd roars in appreciation. There energy is giving me the courage to keep speaking. "You would do anything, be anything, and give anything just to be with them. But with such an intense love comes the possibility of intense fuck ups. Things that you said or did that you wish you could take back."

I can't help to look over at Bella. Her eyes are shining and she is gripping onto Alice's arm as if it was her life line.

"So when that happens, you want to find a way to express just how much you regret your words and just how much you want to be with them. Well, I think this next song is a great example of how to express just that."

A/N: What do you think of his words... anyone know the song... only a few of you guessed... hang on.. this one will make ya cry.. I am tearing up just thinking of it!