Meesa wrote:

But seriously, even though Edward seems to be perfectly undetectable, maybe Charlie could feel his presence sometimes. Edward was "watching" Bella for a while before they really got together, and maybe Charlie could feel that someone else was around even if he couldn't see him. Maybe he is more intuitive than we think. [/img]

I agree with Meesa. As I was reading the books, I believed Charlie had some intuition that somone else was in the house. I thought Charlie sensed someone else in the house but kind of blew it off. He has good intuition but doesn't believe in it. At the end of "Eclipse" he discussed the feelings he had with Bella about having a feeling she was about to leave. Edward even said in one of the books that Charlie is happier living in his own little world believing Bella's little lies.

Charlie is a very believable single father character. I can picture lots of single dads acting the same way. He acts very much like my own father did when he was put into the same position. I think Charlie makes lots of parenting mistakes, but that makes his character more "real" for me.

I always wonder about how he goes "fishing" like every weekend. It alomst feels like a convient excuse. I mean every weekend. I love garden, but I couldn't sit in my yard all weekend everyweekend even my favorite past time would loose some of it's appeal if I did it all the time. But then again I am not a guy and I don't have the same appreciation for fishing?

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"Gotcha," Alice said, and kissed him on the throat.
Jasper chuckled, shaking his head, "You truly are one frightening little monster."

On the Fishing every weekend line of thought, I have knows some guys that were that obsessed. (which, coming from a gal that has become COMPLETELY obsessed with all things Twilight could sound a bit hypocritical, I guess-- )
But seriously, some guys do LOVE to do the fishing thing constantly. And the earlier points about him being new to being a Dad on such a long term full time basis; well, all together could make some sense I guess.
Charlie just wasn't recognizable to me at first, but hearing all of your thoughts and opinions on him, he is becoming more "real".
Thanks for the input. See? THIS is why I love Twilight Moms! Such interesting and intelligent discussions! Reading your thoughts and ideas and funny stories and dreamy wishes helps me sleep at night when the Twilight book and characters invade my mind! Thanks!

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Twilight Chap. 13: Confessions

An interesting theory! I like to see the "good" in all people. I will stick to the thought that Charlie is "just a guy." What male woudn't like to have someone take care of them! I don't think there is another woman. I just think he is too used to his way of life - hanging out with the guys, fishing, eggs for dinner, etc.

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So many good thoughts on this. I've loved reading them all. I've always been somewhat bothered by that too, so I'm glad to hear what you all think too. I have nothing new to add since you've all already said it.

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I think he is saying "Yeah, Bella, I'm here, okay. Don't want to surprise you." And I think he is reassuring himself that she is there. We know how Bella felt about Edward leaving and how hard it was for her to believe that he wouldn't just disappear again. Now think of Charlie. Not only did Renee disappear on him, but then Bella does too. Even before she actually leaves, there is a time (when Edward is ignoring Bella) that she is a bit depressed and he already knows she hates the rain and Forks. I think he is just imagining that it's only a matter of time before she's gone. Plus, she was there just over a week and almost died. I think it is as much for him as it is for her.

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I like what everyone has been saying and agree! I think that a father would be worried, posessive etc. - especially when one is so in love like that at such a young age.

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danio wrote:

I like what everyone has been saying and agree! I think that a father would be worried, posessive etc. - especially when one is so in love like that at such a young age.

Hey and welcome. I'm glad you are jumping right in. I am still pretty new to all this forum stuff and it took some time for me get the courage to add my ideas. Just wondering, did you think that Charlie might have not been so alone all those years with Bella was living with her mom? I know the thread above seems to disagree, and the town IS pretty small, altho, he found Renee there, right? But still, he should be a pretty desireable guy.
And being new to parenting full time, I think there might be more going on in his head than Bella is willing to believe.
Thanks for joining in!

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And I felt all the more besotted by him. I would cause me physical pain to be separated from him now.
Twilight Chap. 13: Confessions

I have to admit - as the daughter of an ex-cop - that it bugs me that Charlie is supposed to be in law enforcement - albeit in a sleepy little town - but he is just so CLUELESS that his daugther's boyfriend is spending every night in her room in their tiny little house - talking, sneaking out...I mean, c'mon! I think Edward hits the nail on the head when he says Charlie would rather swallow Bella's lies than acknowledge what he should be seeing.

I have another couple of reasons that Charlie might call out her name. When I was growing up, we had a pretty boisterous household, and when my mom came home from work, stuff was going on. My dad was teaching piano lessons right inside the front door, my grandfather was usually watching tv, I was usually making dinner, my brother was being a pain, . Other days, when I was home alone, the first one through the door would call out "hello?", I think mainly to let it be known they were home, and also, I was expected to come greet whoever just came in, to check in(or I would get a visit from said parent where ever I was and whatever I was doing, because it was the kids' responsibility to check in with the parents, not the other way around) oops run-on sentence.

As a new single parent, I call out to my kids when I get home, because I want to make sure they are ok if I can't get to them immediately. I see the backpacks on the floor, shoes and socks in a trail up the stairs, and if I don't get a response, I start to get worried. (As Charlie sees Bella's truck out front every day) All they have to do is respond to let me know they are breathing and are not hurt, then I can set my stuff down and possibly pee before changing hats and responsibilities. i never used to do this before because I was a stay at home mom for 15 years. I never needed to call out, or even be too tired to go check on the kids. I did all the work. As a single parent and full time student, I am dead tired when I walk through that door, so I can empathize with Charlie.

Wow. I didn't mean to rant, but I'm not erasing, and I'm not editing. That'll do pig.

multitaskmom wrote:

I think he is saying "Yeah, Bella, I'm here, okay. Don't want to surprise you." And I think he is reassuring himself that she is there. We know how Bella felt about Edward leaving and how hard it was for her to believe that he wouldn't just disappear again. Now think of Charlie. Not only did Renee disappear on him, but then Bella does too. Even before she actually leaves, there is a time (when Edward is ignoring Bella) that she is a bit depressed and he already knows she hates the rain and Forks. I think he is just imagining that it's only a matter of time before she's gone. Plus, she was there just over a week and almost died. I think it is as much for him as it is for her.

I think you hit the nail on the head. We have a two story home with an open entryway. I HATE it when people come in and don't announce that they are there (i"m usually upstasirs in my room reading, or in the computer room on the internet). I just like knowing who is in my house, hearing that someone is inside is not enough.
I also think there is something to the intuition of Charlie. Bella is a good kid, why does he assume she will be sneaking out? He must notice more than she gives him credit for.
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