Warning: This is just my 판타지 coming through. And some information to you; the story plays before Bella became a Vampire and there is no Nessie in sight. So its just for our little Jacob's sake, he needs some luving.
A new kind of Life...
Again i woke up to that awful smell, it burnt in my nose and made me shiver. It had been a weird week, and i still wasnt used to my life the way it was right now. I had moved into the Cullen house, not having any other place to go anyhow. LaPush was a no go, Sam had all the ways to make me stay away from Kristine.- but so far he didnt try. Then again i hadnt moved to my Wolfform at all, so if there were news i didnt know about it. The Coven had been nothing else but nice, to the two of us, but it didnt help. I still was the same person, just the situation had changed. In my eyes they were still the enemy, just on good pills maybe. I had an eye on them whenever i was in the same room, protecting Kristine the best way possible. Allthough i had to realize she didnt need my protection one bit, she enjoyed her time with them. There was so much i had to learn about her still, and i never would get tired of it. The only thing that really felt weird still, was Bella and her getting along just perfect. They had clicked, it was strange. Old flame and new fire, bad Jacob.
I opened my eyes slowly, and there she was.- like every morning. It wasnt a dream, feeling her soft body close to mine. Kris had laid her head on my chest, and her hand locked with mine. Her sleep seemed to be peaceful, which wasnt always the case. Often enough she woke up screaming at night, but she never told me what she had dreamt about. Pretending that she already had forgotten the details. We had moved into an empty room that the motherfigure, Esme, prepared for us. We had a great 침대 and the smell became less, hopefully. In their eyes i saw that they already saw as as part of the family, a family i didnt wanted to belong to. But in the end i would stay where my 심장 was, and that part of me was with Kristine. I wanted to roll over a little bit, without waking, to use the bathroom. But sometimes being tall and heavy didnt help, she looked at me still sleepy. Her deep green eyes where shimmering in the little bit of sunlight fallen into the room, making her face look even 더 많이 soft. She raised one of her hands, and i took it without a 초 thought.
''Where do 당신 think your going?'', her voice sounded playful. I took a 좌석 다음 to her on the bed, running my fingers over her hair. Like always i got lost, drifting to a world where there was nothing but her and me. The soft sound of her giggling brought me back to reality.
''I need the bathroom, which is funny. Since we are in a house full of Bloodsuckers... .''
In a moment she would sigh, simply cause she couldnt stand me talking like that. Just like Bella, she never saw the difference. They were just too good for a world like this, and neither of them realized. I raised both of my arms, looking sorry.- as best as i was able to. Kris had grapped one of the pillows, a bit too fast for such an early time, and hit me with it right in the face.
''You hit like a girl'', i was teasing her while putting her back onto the bed, not needing any strenght to hold her down.
''Oh really? Well then i hope 당신 imprint on a guy, otherwise 당신 will always have such uneven fights.'' Ouch! That one hurt.
Allthough she never was the one hurting me, she sometimes didnt stop her sarcasm. All this imprinting was serious for both of us, but she had managed to not think about it 24/7. She was happy with here and now, the future was something that happened. And even though it hurt me to look at her, it was a good pain. It was 사랑 that made me burn, and it was 사랑 that cooled me down. I felt her 심장 beating way too fast, and i was scared she would collapse. But the moment she laid her arms around me, i realized it was just as fast as my heart. And that it was a dance between lust, passion and hormones going on. So far we never had talked about it, but the truth was that we wanted each other in every possible way. I leaned down again 키싱 her, feeling her hot breath reaching my mouth. Her soft tongue was playing with mine, and so we once again forgot about everything around us.- it was a 키스 like that. I wasnt really able to control myself any further, and i didnt see the need for it. So i was allowing my hands to wander over her body, even underneath her silky nightgear. Her skin was burning just like mine, if that was possible. I had just managed to pull away from her a bit, to 옮기기 my head over to her neck. Planting little kisses on there, i heard her make sweet low noises, she shivered. We were fully into our moment as we heard a knock on the door. Damn the stupid Bloodsuckers.
''Breakfast is ready for 당신 two'', i noticed it was the voice of Esme, so being rude was not an option. We both let out another sigh, and when i looked at Kristine's face i saw the little smile. Her cheeks were lightly red, but maybe i was looking just the same way. Before I could spend anymore thoughts, she had jumped out of the bed.
''We are coming, thanks Mum... i mean Esme.''
She didnt look at me now, hoping 더 많이 than likley that i hadnt heard what she said. Had my girlfriend really just called a Vampire Mum? It was strange, but seeing her situation it might was something better than she had. So another 일 with the Cullens, how excited was I? On a scala from 1- 10 i was on a freezing -12, but i would live through it. They maybe stink, but at least they let 당신 do the same.
Joy to the world, i live with a Coven. Go ME!
When we finally reached the 부엌, 주방 the 'family' was sitting around the 부엌, 주방 table, of course no 음식 in front of them. For a strange reason they did that every morning, and i once had asked about it. Since i had a normal connection with the Doc, he was the one i went to. I had wondered why they would make such an effort, when we all knew what they were. The answer suprised me, somehow made me have a weak spot for them again. Kristine, he said softly. She had an awful life so it seemed, so they wanted to give her something normal at least. Like every morning Esme was there to hug her, and i still couldnt believe how i got used to that. She wouldnt try with me, but it was strange enough to have her on my girlfriend and not jumping on her. Adding that Kris liked it, not once did she try to get out of it 또는 else. Instead she even went as far as 키싱 the cheek of Esme, i just rolled my eyes. Someone had already put two plates full of 음식 on the table, so i sat on my usual place starting to eat. The moment Edward entered, 더 많이 than likley returning from Bella, i tried my best to clean my mind. Without sucess so it seemed, cause his golden brown eyes were staring me down.
Dont think about the Sex 당신 nearly had, yeah sure that would work. He looked even 더 많이 confused first at me, then at Kristine who again just blushed. But he gave her a friendly smile, and i hoped that he wouldnt share this information with my best friend. It was akward to think about her knowing stuff like that, maybe a bit too much.
''You look messed up this morning. Anything we should know about?'', it was Emmett, the tall 곰 like guy. Was it written over our faces? He didnt talk to me, his attention was on Kristine. In her typical way she did stick out her tongue at him, which made most of them laugh. Then she would finally take her 좌석 다음 to me. And again they looked at us eating, i felt like i was a 늑대 in a zoo, ironic.
''Anything new about my stepmother?'', i heard her ask right before starting with her food.
''Not so far. She seems to make a plan though, she had told your father over the phone 당신 ran away'', it was Jasper answering, which suprised me. He was always rather quiet, keeping his distance.
''Which is only half the truth, but its not his fault. He isnt my father anymore, he is what she made him: A slave. I just wish my mother hadnt...'', she stopped. But it was clear to all of us what she was about saying, so i laid my arm around her. She didnt react, which was a natural thing.- i know how it felt. I was little when my mother died in an car accident, but that didnt mean i didnt miss her. For the rest of the morning she was quiet, eating and listening to the others talking. In no time i had eaten three times as much as she did, getting up from the table. It was a daily thing that Alice, the pixie like Vampire, would get her something to wear. It probably was their way to punish me, 또는 some strange plan to save her virginity. You watch too much television. I had to deal with the smell, like every freaking day.- allthough it wasnt that strong anymore. I got used to it. As soon as they girls were out of the room i wanted to 옮기기 to the outside, but Edward held me back.
''We gotta talk Jacob, there is something 당신 need to know.''
He sounded too serious, which was probably the reason why i followed his wish. It wasnt really on my to do list to have a conversation with any of them, but then again i had not much of a choice. He got on the outside with me, and as we had moved the garden which looked like from a fairytale, he turned around looking at me. I noticed that he had this strange look still, somehow sorry and still a bit of arrogance. The deep violett shadows underneath his eyes looked worse during the day. If i wouldnt have known he was what he was, i would have said that was so Emo. But yeah.
''Actually there are news about Kris's mother'', he started.
''Good. And why didnt 당신 tell her when she asked?'', a little bit of anger was heard in my voice. I followed the same road that he did, lying was not an option for me. Plus she could take 더 많이 than he knew, even 더 많이 than his Bella was able to.
''Cause i wanted to discuss this with 당신 before, and i dont want her to do something dumb. Esme would never allow me to tell her'', this time he felt uneasy. Yeah who is scared from the big bad motherfigure Vampire. Vampires have no sense of humour.
''What is it Edward?''
''Her mother. She didnt die in an accident, it was her... father'', my mouth was open now.
''Are 당신 crazy? What are 당신 talking about?'', this time it wasnt anger, it was just 믿을 수 없는 to believe that. The way Kris had described her father, he never loved anyone as much as her mother.
''Let me finish. He doesnt even know he did, her stepmother must have put a spell on him 또는 whatever. Fact is i read it in her mind, and her plan is to do the same with Kristine. Get her out of the way. Maybe 당신 understand now why i didnt tell it to her'', he looked at me, and for the first time i saw it. He cared, about me and Kristine, and that allthough he had no reason. And then i remembered something my father once told me: Friends 당신 find in those that forgive your failures, and dont expect greatness.
I slowly nodded my head, i had to let that sink in. Cause either way this was a f***ed situation, and we needed a plan. Cause if her father would indeed try to get rid of Kristine, i would have to kill him. Which would hurt her, but what if i had to decide? I couldnt let it happen, and neither would the Cullens. So the only real option we had was to kill her stepmother, which wouldnt be an easy walk either. Neither of the 뱀파이어 knew much about Witches, but Carlisle had warned us. They werent easy to kill and their magic would work on everyone, including them. So if everything was that hopeless, why couldnt we just give up, i thought.
''Cause we still have something to fight for, both of us'', he laid his hand on my shoulder. I didnt try to get rid of him, i was just too 로스트 in thoughts.
''Lie'', he said, and i looked up in his face. I wasnt aware what he talked about exactly, but then i saw the girls appearing at the glass door. The blonde and indeed beautiful Rosalie, which hated me 더 많이 than i was able to give her back. And of course Alice, she had that hyper attitude that was hard to ignore. In their middle my shining star, wearing low jeans and a redish top.- breathtaking. Her long brunette hair they had put together, she smiled doing some model pose. Even in my darkest 시간 i would remember that picture, and enjoy it to the limits.
''You guys talking about us, i hope'', Alice said, and i knew she only tried to make it easier.
''What else could we talk about, when we have such beauties around us'', Edward gave back, being charming. Suck up.
I hoped he heard that, and the smile told me he did. Kristine was in my arms with only 초 passing, her scent hitting me like a wave. Nothing had changed, only that i had to fear for her life even more. I wanted to believe we had that little chance Edward talked about, but in the end i just wasnt that optimistic. I wasnt like Seth, i missed hearing his thoughts. They always were special and never cruel in any way, a release. But i am glad there is no 더 많이 Leah in my head.
The wheater was alright today, i had just noticed that the sun came out. And i really badly wanted to take Kristine somewhere today, but we had again just limited options. I didnt even have my car here, which sucked even more. And now i had to appreciate Edward for the first time, cause he was of course 읽기 my thoughts again. He then got into the house, and moments later passed a silver shining key to me.
''You better take care of it, 또는 i will help Alice kicking you'', he said, amused and in a nice way. I tried my best smile, before grapping my girls hand, leading her to the Cullen garage. They were such snobs, i thought seeing all the shiny cars. But then again i wondered which one they gave to me, and i used the key. I didnt believe my eyes seeing that it was the yellow porchè. Now i felt like jumping up and down, screaming like a girl. Of course i heard loud laughters from the garden, oh screw them. We both entered and i started the engine.- getting out of Forks in no time.
''Where are we going'', she asked, grapping my hand softly.
''What about the end of the world?'', my joking voice made her smile, but the idea was halfway serious.
''Okay as long as your coming with me, i will go wherever.''
''I am your Captain then.''
She leaned over 키싱 me on the cheek, before putting on the radio and leaning back. Kris had made herself comfortable and looking at the sky, it felt like nothing was out there to harm us. Made all of these bad things a little less dramatic, for today we would just escape.
End of the Sixth Chapter
A new kind of Life...
Again i woke up to that awful smell, it burnt in my nose and made me shiver. It had been a weird week, and i still wasnt used to my life the way it was right now. I had moved into the Cullen house, not having any other place to go anyhow. LaPush was a no go, Sam had all the ways to make me stay away from Kristine.- but so far he didnt try. Then again i hadnt moved to my Wolfform at all, so if there were news i didnt know about it. The Coven had been nothing else but nice, to the two of us, but it didnt help. I still was the same person, just the situation had changed. In my eyes they were still the enemy, just on good pills maybe. I had an eye on them whenever i was in the same room, protecting Kristine the best way possible. Allthough i had to realize she didnt need my protection one bit, she enjoyed her time with them. There was so much i had to learn about her still, and i never would get tired of it. The only thing that really felt weird still, was Bella and her getting along just perfect. They had clicked, it was strange. Old flame and new fire, bad Jacob.
I opened my eyes slowly, and there she was.- like every morning. It wasnt a dream, feeling her soft body close to mine. Kris had laid her head on my chest, and her hand locked with mine. Her sleep seemed to be peaceful, which wasnt always the case. Often enough she woke up screaming at night, but she never told me what she had dreamt about. Pretending that she already had forgotten the details. We had moved into an empty room that the motherfigure, Esme, prepared for us. We had a great 침대 and the smell became less, hopefully. In their eyes i saw that they already saw as as part of the family, a family i didnt wanted to belong to. But in the end i would stay where my 심장 was, and that part of me was with Kristine. I wanted to roll over a little bit, without waking, to use the bathroom. But sometimes being tall and heavy didnt help, she looked at me still sleepy. Her deep green eyes where shimmering in the little bit of sunlight fallen into the room, making her face look even 더 많이 soft. She raised one of her hands, and i took it without a 초 thought.
''Where do 당신 think your going?'', her voice sounded playful. I took a 좌석 다음 to her on the bed, running my fingers over her hair. Like always i got lost, drifting to a world where there was nothing but her and me. The soft sound of her giggling brought me back to reality.
''I need the bathroom, which is funny. Since we are in a house full of Bloodsuckers... .''
In a moment she would sigh, simply cause she couldnt stand me talking like that. Just like Bella, she never saw the difference. They were just too good for a world like this, and neither of them realized. I raised both of my arms, looking sorry.- as best as i was able to. Kris had grapped one of the pillows, a bit too fast for such an early time, and hit me with it right in the face.
''You hit like a girl'', i was teasing her while putting her back onto the bed, not needing any strenght to hold her down.
''Oh really? Well then i hope 당신 imprint on a guy, otherwise 당신 will always have such uneven fights.'' Ouch! That one hurt.
Allthough she never was the one hurting me, she sometimes didnt stop her sarcasm. All this imprinting was serious for both of us, but she had managed to not think about it 24/7. She was happy with here and now, the future was something that happened. And even though it hurt me to look at her, it was a good pain. It was 사랑 that made me burn, and it was 사랑 that cooled me down. I felt her 심장 beating way too fast, and i was scared she would collapse. But the moment she laid her arms around me, i realized it was just as fast as my heart. And that it was a dance between lust, passion and hormones going on. So far we never had talked about it, but the truth was that we wanted each other in every possible way. I leaned down again 키싱 her, feeling her hot breath reaching my mouth. Her soft tongue was playing with mine, and so we once again forgot about everything around us.- it was a 키스 like that. I wasnt really able to control myself any further, and i didnt see the need for it. So i was allowing my hands to wander over her body, even underneath her silky nightgear. Her skin was burning just like mine, if that was possible. I had just managed to pull away from her a bit, to 옮기기 my head over to her neck. Planting little kisses on there, i heard her make sweet low noises, she shivered. We were fully into our moment as we heard a knock on the door. Damn the stupid Bloodsuckers.
''Breakfast is ready for 당신 two'', i noticed it was the voice of Esme, so being rude was not an option. We both let out another sigh, and when i looked at Kristine's face i saw the little smile. Her cheeks were lightly red, but maybe i was looking just the same way. Before I could spend anymore thoughts, she had jumped out of the bed.
''We are coming, thanks Mum... i mean Esme.''
She didnt look at me now, hoping 더 많이 than likley that i hadnt heard what she said. Had my girlfriend really just called a Vampire Mum? It was strange, but seeing her situation it might was something better than she had. So another 일 with the Cullens, how excited was I? On a scala from 1- 10 i was on a freezing -12, but i would live through it. They maybe stink, but at least they let 당신 do the same.
Joy to the world, i live with a Coven. Go ME!
When we finally reached the 부엌, 주방 the 'family' was sitting around the 부엌, 주방 table, of course no 음식 in front of them. For a strange reason they did that every morning, and i once had asked about it. Since i had a normal connection with the Doc, he was the one i went to. I had wondered why they would make such an effort, when we all knew what they were. The answer suprised me, somehow made me have a weak spot for them again. Kristine, he said softly. She had an awful life so it seemed, so they wanted to give her something normal at least. Like every morning Esme was there to hug her, and i still couldnt believe how i got used to that. She wouldnt try with me, but it was strange enough to have her on my girlfriend and not jumping on her. Adding that Kris liked it, not once did she try to get out of it 또는 else. Instead she even went as far as 키싱 the cheek of Esme, i just rolled my eyes. Someone had already put two plates full of 음식 on the table, so i sat on my usual place starting to eat. The moment Edward entered, 더 많이 than likley returning from Bella, i tried my best to clean my mind. Without sucess so it seemed, cause his golden brown eyes were staring me down.
Dont think about the Sex 당신 nearly had, yeah sure that would work. He looked even 더 많이 confused first at me, then at Kristine who again just blushed. But he gave her a friendly smile, and i hoped that he wouldnt share this information with my best friend. It was akward to think about her knowing stuff like that, maybe a bit too much.
''You look messed up this morning. Anything we should know about?'', it was Emmett, the tall 곰 like guy. Was it written over our faces? He didnt talk to me, his attention was on Kristine. In her typical way she did stick out her tongue at him, which made most of them laugh. Then she would finally take her 좌석 다음 to me. And again they looked at us eating, i felt like i was a 늑대 in a zoo, ironic.
''Anything new about my stepmother?'', i heard her ask right before starting with her food.
''Not so far. She seems to make a plan though, she had told your father over the phone 당신 ran away'', it was Jasper answering, which suprised me. He was always rather quiet, keeping his distance.
''Which is only half the truth, but its not his fault. He isnt my father anymore, he is what she made him: A slave. I just wish my mother hadnt...'', she stopped. But it was clear to all of us what she was about saying, so i laid my arm around her. She didnt react, which was a natural thing.- i know how it felt. I was little when my mother died in an car accident, but that didnt mean i didnt miss her. For the rest of the morning she was quiet, eating and listening to the others talking. In no time i had eaten three times as much as she did, getting up from the table. It was a daily thing that Alice, the pixie like Vampire, would get her something to wear. It probably was their way to punish me, 또는 some strange plan to save her virginity. You watch too much television. I had to deal with the smell, like every freaking day.- allthough it wasnt that strong anymore. I got used to it. As soon as they girls were out of the room i wanted to 옮기기 to the outside, but Edward held me back.
''We gotta talk Jacob, there is something 당신 need to know.''
He sounded too serious, which was probably the reason why i followed his wish. It wasnt really on my to do list to have a conversation with any of them, but then again i had not much of a choice. He got on the outside with me, and as we had moved the garden which looked like from a fairytale, he turned around looking at me. I noticed that he had this strange look still, somehow sorry and still a bit of arrogance. The deep violett shadows underneath his eyes looked worse during the day. If i wouldnt have known he was what he was, i would have said that was so Emo. But yeah.
''Actually there are news about Kris's mother'', he started.
''Good. And why didnt 당신 tell her when she asked?'', a little bit of anger was heard in my voice. I followed the same road that he did, lying was not an option for me. Plus she could take 더 많이 than he knew, even 더 많이 than his Bella was able to.
''Cause i wanted to discuss this with 당신 before, and i dont want her to do something dumb. Esme would never allow me to tell her'', this time he felt uneasy. Yeah who is scared from the big bad motherfigure Vampire. Vampires have no sense of humour.
''What is it Edward?''
''Her mother. She didnt die in an accident, it was her... father'', my mouth was open now.
''Are 당신 crazy? What are 당신 talking about?'', this time it wasnt anger, it was just 믿을 수 없는 to believe that. The way Kris had described her father, he never loved anyone as much as her mother.
''Let me finish. He doesnt even know he did, her stepmother must have put a spell on him 또는 whatever. Fact is i read it in her mind, and her plan is to do the same with Kristine. Get her out of the way. Maybe 당신 understand now why i didnt tell it to her'', he looked at me, and for the first time i saw it. He cared, about me and Kristine, and that allthough he had no reason. And then i remembered something my father once told me: Friends 당신 find in those that forgive your failures, and dont expect greatness.
I slowly nodded my head, i had to let that sink in. Cause either way this was a f***ed situation, and we needed a plan. Cause if her father would indeed try to get rid of Kristine, i would have to kill him. Which would hurt her, but what if i had to decide? I couldnt let it happen, and neither would the Cullens. So the only real option we had was to kill her stepmother, which wouldnt be an easy walk either. Neither of the 뱀파이어 knew much about Witches, but Carlisle had warned us. They werent easy to kill and their magic would work on everyone, including them. So if everything was that hopeless, why couldnt we just give up, i thought.
''Cause we still have something to fight for, both of us'', he laid his hand on my shoulder. I didnt try to get rid of him, i was just too 로스트 in thoughts.
''Lie'', he said, and i looked up in his face. I wasnt aware what he talked about exactly, but then i saw the girls appearing at the glass door. The blonde and indeed beautiful Rosalie, which hated me 더 많이 than i was able to give her back. And of course Alice, she had that hyper attitude that was hard to ignore. In their middle my shining star, wearing low jeans and a redish top.- breathtaking. Her long brunette hair they had put together, she smiled doing some model pose. Even in my darkest 시간 i would remember that picture, and enjoy it to the limits.
''You guys talking about us, i hope'', Alice said, and i knew she only tried to make it easier.
''What else could we talk about, when we have such beauties around us'', Edward gave back, being charming. Suck up.
I hoped he heard that, and the smile told me he did. Kristine was in my arms with only 초 passing, her scent hitting me like a wave. Nothing had changed, only that i had to fear for her life even more. I wanted to believe we had that little chance Edward talked about, but in the end i just wasnt that optimistic. I wasnt like Seth, i missed hearing his thoughts. They always were special and never cruel in any way, a release. But i am glad there is no 더 많이 Leah in my head.
The wheater was alright today, i had just noticed that the sun came out. And i really badly wanted to take Kristine somewhere today, but we had again just limited options. I didnt even have my car here, which sucked even more. And now i had to appreciate Edward for the first time, cause he was of course 읽기 my thoughts again. He then got into the house, and moments later passed a silver shining key to me.
''You better take care of it, 또는 i will help Alice kicking you'', he said, amused and in a nice way. I tried my best smile, before grapping my girls hand, leading her to the Cullen garage. They were such snobs, i thought seeing all the shiny cars. But then again i wondered which one they gave to me, and i used the key. I didnt believe my eyes seeing that it was the yellow porchè. Now i felt like jumping up and down, screaming like a girl. Of course i heard loud laughters from the garden, oh screw them. We both entered and i started the engine.- getting out of Forks in no time.
''Where are we going'', she asked, grapping my hand softly.
''What about the end of the world?'', my joking voice made her smile, but the idea was halfway serious.
''Okay as long as your coming with me, i will go wherever.''
''I am your Captain then.''
She leaned over 키싱 me on the cheek, before putting on the radio and leaning back. Kris had made herself comfortable and looking at the sky, it felt like nothing was out there to harm us. Made all of these bad things a little less dramatic, for today we would just escape.
End of the Sixth Chapter
Mezzogiorno Mulatto: Russet Noon in Italiano
Isle Esme...
Well, alot of 당신 know that there is a downloadable "Bella's Lullaby" in the 링그 tab 또는 a person from LiveJournal has it. Well, the 질문 is... Is it the real thing? Well, in the book, Bella's Lullaby is described as a complex piece (with Edward's hands drifting into the ebony and ivory keys). Then the song ends in a meloncholic chord. Well, if 당신 have heard the downloadable version, it does sound complex and it has a meloncholic chord at the end of it. But notes are still played after it... So, is it the real Lullaby? I'm not sure. It is a beautiful piece and whoever wrote it is amazing! What do 당신 guys think?
PS. Alot of people on 유튜브 have 비디오 saying Yiruma's, "River Flows In You" is the Lullaby, but that is not true. Bella's Lullaby is composed 의해 Carter Burwell (announced from MTV, StephenieMeyer.com, Summit). But we all wish they had kept Rob's version :)
PS. Alot of people on 유튜브 have 비디오 saying Yiruma's, "River Flows In You" is the Lullaby, but that is not true. Bella's Lullaby is composed 의해 Carter Burwell (announced from MTV, StephenieMeyer.com, Summit). But we all wish they had kept Rob's version :)
