Chapter Number: Fourteen

Chapter Name: Mind over Matter

Page Numbers: 286 – 311 (Hardcover)

Date of Chapter: Saturday March 12th, 2005

Summary: Driving home from the meadow, Bella asks Edward to tell her exactly how old he is. Although slightly reluctant, Edward informs her that he was born in 1901 and Carlisle changed him into a vampire on finding him dying of influenza in 1918 at the age of 17. Edward goes on to explain that his parents had already died from the disease.

As Bella listens, Edward tells her more details about his vampire family. He explains how he was the first member of Carlisle’s family, and that Carlisle changed Esme soon after as she lay dying from a suicide attempt. Rosalie was brought into the family in the hope that she would be to Edward what Esme was to Carlisle, but this did not happen and eventually Rosalie found Emmett, who was almost killed by a bear. Through his current situation with Bella, Edward has only just come to understand how difficult it must have been for Rosalie to carry Emmett more than 100 miles back to Carlisle whilst resisting temptation.

Alice and Jasper came to the Cullen family in a very different way. Neither were ‘made’ by Carlisle. Jasper had once belonged to a normal vampire family but had left them to wander on his own. It was Alice who found him and lead them to the Cullens.

At this point in his narrative, Edward breaks off to describe to Bella how Alice is very like him in that she possesses a gift – the gift of premonition. Alice, he explains, is able to see things that might happen. When describing this gift, however, Edward is very careful to state that things can change as the future is not set in stone. As he says this, he glances at Bella so quickly she thinks she may have imagined it.

In response to more questions from Bella on the subject of vampires, how many of them there are, and where they live, Edward explains that they very rarely settle in any one place, those vampires that do tend to be like the Cullens as they can manage to live among humans more easily. Because of the affect of sunlight on them, Edward explains that Vampires mainly live in the north so they occasionally meet.

As the conversation returns to his family, Edward explains that no one really knows where Alice came from. She has no knowledge of who made her, only knowing that she was alone when she woke as a vampire.

By this point in the conversation, Edward and Bella have reached Bella’s house. Sitting in the driveway, Bella confesses that she doesn’t want Edward to leave so he comes in and sits watching her make dinner.

When they entered the house, Edward confessed to spying on Bella at home out of curiosity. As she gets her dinner, Bella quizzes him about this and he is forced to confess that he comes to her house almost every night. This fact mortifies Bella as she knows she talks in her sleep and is afraid of what he might have heard. Edward tells Bells that she talks about her mother and is restless when it rains. He also tells her that she says his name – a lot. Edward reassures Bella by saying that if he could dream, it would be about her.

When Charlie comes home, Edward disappears. At his request, Bella makes her father dinner, eating the rest of hers quickly as she does so. Anxious to get away from Charlie, Bella gulps down her milk very fast, causing Charlie to observe her actions more astutely than usual.

As she turns to make her escape up stairs, citing tired ness for her haste, Charlie asks Bella about her plans for the night, obviously suspicious about her plans to stay in. he wants to know if any of the local boys have caught her eye. Bella is quick to deny any developing friendship with the local boys – particularly Mike Newton whom her dad particularly mentions.

Once upstairs, Bella goes to her bedroom window to see if Edward is out there, but is surprised, almost to the point of collapse, to hear his voice coming from the bed – where she discovers him lying.

After rushing through a shower, Bella dashes downstairs to say goodnight to Charlie before returning to her bedroom and Edward. Once back in his arms, they discuss how it appears to be getting easier for Edward to be so close to Bella. Edward explains that it’s not necessarily easier, he’s just finding the strength to cope better. He adds that it will be harder again the next day when he has been away from Bella for a time. Bella’s solution to this is that Edward stays the night. This pleases Edward, who claims he is Bella’s prisoner, however, it is his hands that trap Bella’s wrists like shackles, effectively making her his prisoner.

As they sit, Edward tries to explain to Bella the range of new emotions he is experiencing as a result of falling in love with her, jealousy, he explains, is the most painful, particularly with so many boys at school having lustful thoughts about Bella.

In response, Bella explains that she feels jealous towards Rosalie, knowing she was meant for Edward. He says there can be no competition between Bella and Rosalie but Bella automatically agrees from the point of view that she can never be as attractive as Rosalie.

Whist Edward and Bella are talking, Charlie comes to check on his daughter. As he does, Edward disappears again and Bella pretends to be asleep. When Charlie’s gone, Edward comes back to the bed and offers to sing Bella to sleep. Bella declares that she doesn’t want to sleep while he’s there. As she thinks about what she does want to do, Edward describes the way she smells as being floral – like lavender or freesia.

Bella decides that she wants to know more about Edward. She starts by asking why he does not feed on humans. He explains that just because he is a vampire, it does not mean he can’t strive to rise above his inhuman desires – retaining as much of his humanity as he can.

In response to a second question from Bella, Edward describes the other strengths of his family and Carlisle’s theory that on becoming a vampire people bring some of their strongest human traits with them and that these become magnified.

According to Edward, Carlisle is particularly compassionate, Esme loves with a passion and Emmett is immensely strong. Rosalie is tenacious, or as Edward puts it ‘pigheaded,’ suggesting that the traits do not have to be particularly positive ones. Jasper, like Alice and Edward, has a more magical gift; he is able to manipulate the emotions of those around him.

As she has with so much of the information Edward has told her, Bella takes these latest revelations completely calmly and is happy to move straight on to another question, asking where vampires ultimately come from. Edward suggests that evolution may have been the cause, or that whatever made the rest of the world also made creatures like him.

Despite Edward’s reassurances that she has many days ahead of her for questions, Bella cannot resist asking one more very personal one. Knowing that Rosalie and Emmett have lived as a married couple, Bella wants to know if the physical side of vampire relationships can be the same as human. Edward assures her that it can, but in response to Bella enquiring about their relationship, firmly tells her that they cannot go that far as he may crush her without meaning to if he lost control for even one moment.

Bella’s questions make Edward curious about her past, revealing his more human side. Her explanation that she’s not had a physical relationship with anyone, pleases him as it makes them both equal and he finishes their conversation by revealing that, despite the fact that he is no longer human, he is a man with a number of human instincts still present, so he does find Bella attractive in a sexual manner.

Finally, Edward lulls Bella to sleep by humming a lullaby to her that she does not know.

Characters involved: Edward Cullen, Bella Swan, Charlie Swan,

Characters Mentioned: Carlisle Cullen, Esme Cullen, Alice Cullen, Jasper Hale, Mike Newton, Rosalie Hale, Emmett Cullen

Places visited: Forks, The Swan residence

Memorable quotes:
“I was born in Chicago in 1901.”
~Edward revealing his true age.

“I come here almost every night.”
~Edward confesses to visiting Bella in the night.

“You did say my name.”
~Edward tells Bella that she dreams of him.

“Mind over matter.”
~Edward explains how it now appears easier for him to spend time so close to Bella.

‘I’d never seen him struggle so hard for words. It was so…human.’
~Bella about Edward struggling to explain something

‘His long hand formed manacles around my wrists as he spoke.’
~Edward has Bella trapped, she’s his prisoner – no matter what he might say.

“The feeling that coursed through me then was unnerving, staggering.” 
~ Edward describes how he felt the first time he head Bella say his name in her sleep.

“You’re resurrecting the human in me, and everything feels stronger because it’s fresh.”
~Edward Cullen to Bella

"I may not be human, but I am a man."
~Edward on his physical attraction to Bella.

Important Information Learned:
Edward is 104 years old.

Edward won’t tell Bella how a person becomes a vampire.

Edward is not the only member of his family who has a gift.

Edward has been watching Bella sleep.

Bella smells like a flower to Edward.

No-one knows what happened to Alice before she became a vampire.

Edward states that he can never have a physical relationship with Bella because he is afraid that he could kill her if he lost control.

Chapter Number:  Thirteen

Chapter Name:  Confessions

Page Numbers:  260-285 (Hardcover)

Date of Chapter:  March 12, 2005

Summary: Edward steps out into the sunlight in the meadow and sits on a rock. In the sunlight his skin glitters like millions of diamonds are imbedded in it. Bella is able to touch his skin for awhile, which Edward enjoys.  When Bella suddenly leans in close Edward has to jump away. He then makes an elaborate show of his speed (laps around the meadow), and strength (pulling up and destroying saplings) to again prove to Bella how dangerous he is.

When Edward again sits next to Bella and apologizes for his outburst they discuss his feelings. Edward tells Bella that at first he was angry when she came to town because she was this “unexpected demon” sent to torment him. He had never had a reaction to anyone like he did to Bella, and was angry because if he failed to resist her it would ruin the lives the Cullens had in Forks.  Part of why Edward can resist her now is that he knows her as a person, but if he had met her alone in a dark alley, it would have been different.  He describes being addicted to Bella’s scent as a heroine addict being lured by the finest of heroine.

Edward and Bella talk about relationships in general. They have never fallen in love with anyone but each other (they don’t directly say the word love it is heavily implied). They explore the physical boundaries of what they can do without endangering Bella’s life. Bella is able to trace her fingers along Edward’s arms and face if she warns him ahead of time. Edward, if he warns Bella to stay still, can bring his face close to her neck and rest his head on her chest.  The fact that they want to be close to each other, and that this causes an inner turmoil in Edward, saddens Bella.

When they leave the forest, Edward gives Bella a piggyback ride back to the truck. He travels so fast that Bella is dizzy and almost motion sick.  Just before they get in the truck, Edward wants to kiss Bella because he is now sure he can resist the urge to drink. What surprises them both, is Bella’s reaction to Edward. When Edward kisses her, Bella flings herself on him. They then get back in the truck which Edward drives back to Forks, because he thinks Bella is in no condition to drive due to the aftereffects of the run and the kiss.

Characters Involved:  Bella Swan, Edward Cullen

Characters Mentioned:  Emmett Cullen, Jasper Hale, Carlisle Cullen, Ms. Cope, Esme Cullen, Jessica Stanley, Rosalie Hale, Alice Cullen

Places Visited:  The Swan Home, A Meadow Outside of Forks

Memorable Quotes:
"I don’t scare you.”
“No more than usual” 
~ The first words between Edward and Bella before he steps into the sun.

“Tell me what you’re thinking. It’s still so strange for me, not knowing.”
“You know the rest of us feel that way all the time.”
~ Edward and Bella discussing his appearance in the sun.

“Would you understand what I meant if I said I was only human?”
~  Edward explaining why he had to suddenly leap up from the log he was sitting on next to Bella.

“You are exactly my brand of heroine.” 
~ Edward describing why Bella is so irresistible to him.

“And so the lion fell in love with the lamb…”
“Stupid lamb.”
“”What a sick, masochistic lion.”
~ Edward and Bella summarizing the road to their relationship.

“I have human instincts—they may be buried deep, but they’re there.” 
~ Edward realizing that he’s still capable of human emotion.

“Will you turn into a bat?”
“Like I haven’t heard that one before!”
~ Bella and Edward discussing how they are going to quickly return to Bella’s truck.

“Hah! You’re as white as a ghost—no, you’re as white as me!”
~ Edward telling Bella how she looks after their run through the forest.

“Oops.”
“That’s an understatement.” 
~Bella and Edward discussing her intense reaction to his kiss.

“Are you still faint from the run, or is it my kissing expertise? Friends don’t let friends drive drunk.”  
~ Edward regarding Bella feeling woozy walking towards the truck.

Important Information Learned:
Vampires’ skin sparkles like diamonds in direct sunlight.

Edward can sing in tones so low that no human can hear.

The Cullens have friends in Alaska.

Jasper, Emmett, and Rosalie were angry after Edward saved Bella from Tyler’s truck. Carlise and Alice were supportive. Esme told Edward to do what he had to do in order to stay with the family.

Edward never fell in love before meeting Bella, and Bella has never fallen in love with anyone but Edward.

If Bella touches Edward the warmth is momentarily absorbed into is skin.

It’s harder for Edward to resist Bella if she makes a sudden, close movement towards him.

Bella is the only person whose scent has ever affected Edward. In general this strong scent attraction is a rarity. It has never happened to Jasper, who everybody smells the same to, bcause he hasn’t abstained from humans all his life. It has only happened to Emmett once, and on that occasion he was unable to resist.

Bella enables Edward to experience his humanity.

Edward wouldn’t be able to live with himself if he harmed Bella.

Part of why Edward finds Bella attractive is that she sees through his pretenses.

When they kiss, Bella has an overwhelming physical reaction that makes her want to lunge towards Edward.

Edward typically travels through the forest by running at break-neck speeds.

 Chapter Number: Twelve

Chapter Name: Balancing

Page Numbers: 236-259 (Hardcover)

Date of Chapter: Thursday March 10 – Saturday March 12, 2005

Summary: Billy and Jacob have decided to visit Charlie and Bella to watch the game on television.

While making Charlie something for tea, Bella confesses to Jacob that Edward had given her a lift home. This makes Jacob laugh as it explains why his dad has been acting strangely and watching Bella with particular severity. Jacob still believes that the stories about the Cullens are all superstition.

As they leave, Billy tells Bella to take care, but says nothing about his beliefs regarding the Cullens to either Bella or Charlie.

The following day Edward drives Bella to school again and continues to ask her numerous questions, focusing in particular on people.

Over lunch, Edward informs Bella that he is going to be ditching afterwards to go hunting with Alice in preparation for being alone with Bella the following day.

Edward goes onto explain that Alice is the most supportive of his family where Bella is concerned. He describes the rest of his family as ‘incredulous’ as they cannot understand why Edwards seems unable to leave Bella alone. Bella agrees with Edward’s family on this point, despite Edward telling her once again that she doesn’t see herself very clearly. He explains that he finds her intriguing, as she never does what he expects, taking him by surprise.

Rather than pleasing Bella, Edwards words make her feel ‘embarrassed and dissatisfied.’ She feels that he is viewing her more as an experiment, although as she thinks about this she realises it is to be expected. This is indicative of Bella’s continuing view of herself as uninteresting and unattractive; she struggles to accept that someone like Edward could possibly be genuinely attracted to her.

Catching the eye of Rosalie, Bella is shocked at the intensity of her glare and the animosity held within it. Edward explains that she is concerned because he is not the only one who would be in danger if things were to end badly between him and Bella. Talking of this causes Edward pain. He clearly worries about spending so much time with Bella, a human, knowing of the temptation he represses when he is with her.

Although Edward’s words should scare her, Bella is unafraid, and thinks only about comforting Edward. Once again, this is further proof of Bella acting in a way completely opposite to what is expected of a human coming into contact with a vampire.

Edward and Bella are interrupted by the arrival of Alice, whom Edward introduces to Bella. Edward is obviously annoyed by Alice’s greeting of Bella, as she says ‘It’s nice to finally meet you.’

After Edward leaves to go hunting, Bella has Biology and then Gym. Without Edward there, she seriously considers ditching the rest of the day but doesn’t want to make things any more difficult for Edward than they already are. She realises that if she ditches, others will assume she’s with Edward and, if things should go wrong later, suspicion would fall on him.

In Gym, Mike is feeling friendly towards Bella again. Bella tells him she is not going to Seattle now, making Mike think she must be going to the dance with Edward, however, Bella assures him that is not the case. Mike continues to jump to conclusions about Bella’s plans when she tells him she will be doing the laundry and studying. Once again he asks if Edward will be involved in her plans and sounds rather too relieved when Bella says that he isn’t.

Continuing his role as admirer to Bella, despite going to the dance with Jessica, Mike suggests that Bella comes to the dance with rest of the group anyway, and that they would all dance with her. Encouraged by the thought of Jessica’s opinion of that idea, Bella firmly repeats her previous statement that she is not going to the dance – leaving Mike to sulk.

Leaving school at the end of the day, Bella finds that Edward has been good to his word and left her truck for her. Sitting on her seat is a note from him that reads: ‘be safe’.

That evening, Bella tells Charlie that she isn’t going to Seattle after all, but she doesn’t tell him she’ll be spending Saturday with Edward.

Wound up and nervous about the following day Bella has to keep reminding herself that Edward wants her to be safe and that all this was her choice. She realises that she is worried about what would happen if things ended badly, but that she is incapable of distancing herself from Edward.

Unable to sleep, Bella takes cold medicine to ensure she gets a peaceful night.

The following day, Edward turns up to Bella’s house. Although he initially looks serious, his mood lightens as he points out that they are both wearing the same outfits.

As they drive, Edward informs Bella that they’ll be hiking for about five miles – a fact that sends Bella into a panic. Knowing her clumsy nature, she is painfully aware of how dangerous outdoor activities can be for her.

As the conversation moves onto what Bella has told Charlie about her plans, Edward becomes angry when she is forced to reveal that nobody knows where she is or who she is with. He is incensed at the idea of Bella being more concerned about the trouble he could get in, rather than the trouble she could get in.

Bella is given further cause for panic when she realises that they aren’t using a marked trail, but a fears on this score are quickly wiped when she sees Edward with his jumper off and his shirt unbuttoned. Once again Bella feels that he is too perfect to want to be with her. Bella’s rapidly changing expressions and tone of voice as she tries to hide her thoughts from Edward confuse him but he doesn’t pursue the matter.

The hike through the forest takes most of the morning and Bella and Edward spend most of it in silence. When they do speak, it is because Edward has asked Bella another question left over from the previous two days interrogations.

While Bella feels that they are completely lost, Edward never falters as he leads her to the meadow. As they get closer, however, Edward lets Bella take the lead and she strides out into the meadow ahead of him.

Struck by the beauty of the meadow, Bella initially forgets why they had come, however, seeing Edward has paused in the shade of the trees, Bella is reminded of Edward’s promise.

The chapter ends with Edward taking a breath and stepping into the clearing in response to Bella’s encouraging smile.

Characters involved: Bella Swan, Charlie Swan, Jacob Black, Billy Black, Edward Cullen, Rosalie Hale, Alice Cullen, Mike Newton

Characters Mentioned: Jessica Stanley, Angela Weber, Jasper Hale, Emmett Cullen.

Places visited: The Swan residence, Forks High School, the forest, the meadow

Memorable quotes:
 “You take care, Bella.”
~Billy Black to Bella

‘ “Pleasant.’ His smile was amused; I felt like I was missing an inside joke.’
~ Edward’s response and Bella’s thoughts after she asks him how his night was.

“It’s nice to finally meet you”
~Alice to Bella

‘Edward flashed a dark look at her’
~Edward’s response to Alice’s greeting.

‘…concentrating instead on making things safer for him.’
~Bella’s preoccupation with keeping Edward safe.

‘There was nothing more terrifying to me, more excruciating, than the thought of turning away from him.’
~Bella on Edward

“Are you so depressed by Forks that it’s made you suicidal?”
~Edward feels that spending time alone with him could be fatal for Bella if no-one knows she’s with him.

Important Information Learned:
Alice seems to know quite a bit about Bella.

Bella feels as though she is incapable of ever leaving Edward.

Edward wants to keep Bella safe.

Edward and Bella are both wearing the same clothes, despite Edward being unable to read Bella’s mind.

Edward is able to find his way in the forest without the need of a map or trails to follow.

Edward’s eyesight is superior to Bella’s.

Stephenie has posted chapter one of New Moon at her web site.  You can access it here, but remember that you do need Adobe Acrobat in order to view it.  Please, if you don’t have access to Adobe, do not e-mail us and ask for a copy of the chapter.  The material is copyrighted and unable for reproduction in any way.  Feel free to discuss the chapter over on the message boards.  We ask that you do not start any new threads pertaining to the chapter so as to keep all spoiler informtion in one place. 

Have fun!

Alphie

A few days ago I was made aware of a book seller site that had a synopsis of New Moon listed that contained a few spoilers.  I called Stephenie and asked her what her opinion was.  Basically, what we determined was this.  There is nothing we can do about it since this is an official site and not some fan that’s gone crazy and posted the whole plot on a live journal or something.  Do you see the difference?  This is an honest site that is promoting the book and offering it for sale.  However, since I knew it was there, I keep my eyes out for anyone posting a link on our message boards. Well, it’s happened.  The link is posted and should you feel so inclined you can go and read a quick summary of New Moon that has a few spoilers in it. 

I have nothing against reading a spoiler that comes from such an official place.  Heaven knows that I had the last two Harry Potter books completely spoiled for me, so I can’t very well tell you not to go and read these things.  However, my concern as an admin of such a busy site is this – there are quite a few fans who are trying to stay spoiler free.  Should you want to make a comment about the spoilers in a post or in the chat room, I’m asking everyone to be very aware of others and make sure your comment is "safe."  Be careful with your subject lines in your posts.  Warn users that should they click on your post, they will read a spoiler.  Don’t put something in the subject line about the plot.  I’ve edited one post that did just that and gave them the benefit of the doubt since they hadn’t been warned.  Consider this your official warning.  Any posts that contain spoilers in the subject line will be deleted. 

Use the message boards at your own risk from now on.  If you really want to stay totally spoiler free, don’t click on anything that mentions New Moon.   We will be monitoring the posts to make sure all the spoilers are properly labeled.  From now on, it would be wise for all conversation pertaining to New Moon to stay in the already existing threads.

I’m sorry if this sounds like I’m being overly administrative about things.  I want everyone to have a fun time on the boards, but I need to protect the few users that want New Moon to be a surprise.  Thanks for your help in keeping the message boards as friendly as possible!

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Chapter Number:  Eleven

Chapter Name:  Complications

Page Numbers:  218-235 (Hardcover)

Date of Chapter:  March 9 and March 10, 2005

Summary:  Bella and Edward attend science class and both seem to feel an electric current passing between them. They both sit with their arms folded and hands balled up in fists to resist touching each other. 

After science class Bella goes to gym. She is Mike’s partner for a badminton game and does poorly as usual. After the game it is apparent that Jessica has told everyone that Bella and Edward are a couple. Mike makes it clear that he doesn’t like Edward.

When Bella reunites with Edward after class she is furious when she finds out that Edward was basically spying on her via Mike’s thoughts in gym class. When they get into his car, Edward promises not to do anything like that again. Before Edward drops Bella at home he tells her two things 1) the reason she can never watch him hunt is that she might accidentally become his prey because vampires give themselves over to their senses when they hunt, and 2) Friday will be his day to ask her questions.

On Friday, Edward questions Bella every free moment. He gets some surprising answers. Bella’s favorite color is brown because she misses brown. Everything in Forks is too lush and green.  They discover that they both like classical music like Debussey and modern groups (later revealed to be Linkin Park in interviews with Stephenie Meyer).  Most of the questions concern books, but we don’t know the specific questions that were asked.  The most embarrassed Bella gets is when Edward asks her about her favorite gemstone and she answers “topaz”. She admits that it is a recent favorite because it’s the color of Edward’s eyes. The questioning continues after school where they sit in Edward’s car talking for hours in Bella’s driveway. Suddenly, realizing it is now twilight, Edward tells Bella he better get going before Charlie comes home. He first however, describes twilight as the safest part of a vampire’s day.

Just before Edward leaves a car pulls up. It’s Billy and Jacob Black. Edward seems upset by  their presence.  When Bella looks at Billy, she can tell from his expression that he believes the legends of his ancestors that Edward is a vampire.

Characters Involved:  Bella Swan, Edward Cullen, Mr. Banner, Coach Clapp, Mike Newton, Charlie Swan, Jacob Black, Billy Black.

Characters Mentioned:  Jessica Stanley, Phil Dwyer

Places Visited:  Forks High School, the Swan home.

Memorable Quotes:
“He looks at you like…like you’re something to eat.” 
~ Mike stating to Bella why he doesn’t like Edward.

“I don’t speak Car and Driver.”
~ Bella asking for clarification on the type of car Rosalie drives.

“I couldn’t sleep.”
~Bella Swan to Edward

“Neither could I.”
~ Edward trying to make light of Bella feeling out of sorts in the morning.

“It was easier to ride with him if I only looked when it was over.”
~Bella describing her reaction to Edward’s driving.

“It’s twilight…It’s the safest time of day for us…The easiest time. But also the saddest, in a way…the end of another day, the return of the night. Darkness is so predictable…”
~ Edward describing his feelings as a day ends.

Important Information Learned:
Bella and Edward, according to Bella, seem to have an almost electric like connection.

Edward and Bella both sit the same way during a movie in biology class to avoid touching each other. The electric connection between them happens on consecutives days when movies are shown.

Vampires give themselves over to their senses when they hunt (much like sharks in a feeding frenzy), so it would be dangerous for any humans, regardless who they were, to be around them when they hunt.

Bella’s favorite color is brown because it is warm.

Bella’s favorite gemstone is topaz because it reminds her of Edward’s eye color.

Twilight is the safest time for vampires.

Edward is irritated by Jacob and Billy Black’s presence at Bella’s home.

Billy Black believes the vampire legends of his ancestors.

It’s come to our attention that there may be some confusion as to the exact location of the bookstore where the Seattle signing will take place. Here is the official website of the store concerned http://www.allforkidsbooks.com/ I would use this as the source for determining directions, parking, etc. The time of the signing is 7:00pm.

The discussion on Chapter Ten – Interrogations is now posted.  Visit the message board to chime in on your thoughts and reactions.

Alphie

Chapter Number: Ten

Chapter Name: Interrogations

Page Numbers:  196-217 (Hardcover)

Date of Chapter: March 9, 2005

Summary: The morning after having her theory about Edward confirmed Bella wakes to the sensation that the previous night was only a dream; however, her memory of Edward’s smell reminds her that it had to have been real.

Rushing to leave the house, Bella is amazed to find Edward waiting for her in the drive. He asks her if she wants to ride with him. Bella accepts and getting into the car finds his jacket waiting for her in case she’s cold. Although she refuses to admit to feeling the cold, Bella puts her arms into the sleeves of the jacket, anxious to experience its smell again – it is better than she remembered.

In the car, Edward tells Bella that her reactions to his revelations bother him as she takes everything too calmly.

Bella and Edward get to school in plenty of time due to Edwards reckless driving. Pulling into the parking lot, Edward points out Rosalie’s car and explains that all his family like to drive fast; it is an indulgence enabling them to act more like their true selves.

Walking towards the school, Bella wishes she could close the slight physical gap between herself and Edward, but is afraid he would not want her to.

Jessica is waiting at school with the jacket Bella had left in her car the previous night. Once again, Jessica is overwhelmed by Edward’s presence and struggles to make herself coherent. As Jessica leaves Bella and Edward, she makes it clear that Bella is going to have to answer some very pointed questions in Trig.

After some persuasion, Edward tells Bella that Jessica wants to know if they’re dating and how Bella feels about him. He tells her she should say that they are going out and that he would be listening to see how she answers Jessica’s second question.

When she gets into Trig with Jessica, Bella is prepared, but understandably reluctant, to answer Jessica’s questions. As a result, Jessica is forced to drag the details out of Bella a little at a time.

In response to Jessica’s questions, Bella explains that Edward took her for dinner and then drove her home – she makes a point of saying that Edward drives like a ‘maniac’. She goes on to tell Jessica about their planned trip to Seattle, which pleases Jessica as she sees it as a sign that they are definitely going out.

Following further questions, Bella confesses that Edward hasn’t kissed her, and it doesn’t really seem like he is going to.

In an attempt to give Jessica more harmless information about the night, Bella tells also her about the behaviour of the Waitress towards Edward, and how he paid no attention to her.

She then explains that she finds it difficult to know whether Edward really likes her, as he’s always so cryptic. She also says that there’s more to him than just good looks, and adds that she likes him too much, more than he likes her, but she feels as if that’s unavoidable.

Edward is waiting for Bella after the lesson and they go to lunch together. In the cafeteria, Edward piles a tray full of food for Bella and she asks him what he would do if he were dared to eat. In response, Edward takes a large bite of pizza and compares it to being dared to eat dirt, which Bella admits she has done in the past.

When talking over lunch, Edward admits that he is bothered by Bella’s presumption that she likes him more than he likes her. He tells her that she’s wrong and that he cares for her more. Bella explains that she sees herself as too ordinary and clumsy for someone like him to really like, particularly someone as attractive as he is. Edward’s response is to point out what the other boys were thinking on Bella’s first day and to explain that she is the opposite of ordinary. He adds that he would hurt himself to prevent her being hurt, which further proves he likes her more.

They continue to talk, and Edward asks Bella if she has to go to Seattle that Saturday. Bella replies that they can do something else, so long as she gets to drive, as she had told Charlie that she was going to Seattle on her own and doesn’t want to tell him she’s going to be with Edward.

Instead of going to Seattle, Edward suggests that, as the weather will be sunny, they go somewhere private so he can show her what he meant about the sun. He leaves the decision up to Bella and tells her she should tell Charlie who she is going to be with so he has some incentive to bring her back – reminding Bella once again, of his desire for her blood.

In an attempt to change the conversation, Bella asks Edward about his trip to Goat Rocks and he tells her about hunting. He tells her about how Emmett prefers bear, hunting very much like one, while he prefers mountain lions, hunting more like a lion himself. Once again, Bella reacts to this discussion very calmly, shocking Edward with a request to see him hunt. Edward refuses to say why she can’t see them hunt, telling her he’ll tell her later.

They’ve been talking so long they’re almost late for their next lesson. Bella loses track of time and where she is when she’s with Edward.

Characters involved: Bella Swan, Jessica Stanley, Edward Cullen, Mike Newton.

Characters Mentioned: Charlie Swan, Rosalie Hale, Mr. Mason, Mr. Varner, Alice Cullen, Emmett Cullen

Places visited: The Swan residence, Forks High School

Memorable quotes:
“You take everything so coolly – it’s unnatural.” 
~ Edward is puzzled over Bella’s calm response to what she is finding out about him.

“Hadn’t you noticed? I’m breaking all the rules now.”
~ Edward explains why he hasn’t driven his family that morning.

“Too much…more than he likes me. But I don’t see how I can help that.” 
~ Bella expresses her feelings about Edward to Jessica.

“You’re wrong.” 
~ Edward disagrees with Bella over who likes the other more.

“You need a healthy dose of fear.” 
~ Edward describing how it would do Bella good to be frightened for a change.

Important Information Learned:
Edward touches Bella deliberately for the first time, twisting a lock of her hair out of the way.

Edward considers Bella and himself as a couple.

Bella thinks she feels more for Edward than he does for her – Edward, however, disagrees, explaining that he must feel more for her as he is willing to hurt himself to prevent hurting her.

Bella continues to demonstrate very astute observation skills, suggesting Edward is often trying to say goodbye, when in fact he is saying something else.

Edward is worried about being alone with Bella; he is still concerned that he is a great threat to Bella as her blood still attracts him.