Bella charges forward to find herself blocked by -- A FOUNTAIN - Suddenly, GONG! The clock tower bells chime. It’s noon! Bella jumps into the fountain, wades through the shallow water to the other side -- she jumps out and barrels through the crowd. Finally, she SEES –



BELLA’S POV - BENEATH THE CLOCK TOWER



Edward, in the shadows, just inches from the sunlight.



BELLA

Edward! ----



GONG! Bella’s cry is drowned out by the BOOMING CHIME. She pushes… Continue

She flinches at the stinging remark. He disappears into the darkness, leaving her alone on the dark road. She’s closer to her house than her truck. She hurries forward.



The NIGHT SOUNDS start to encroach, branches crackling, bushes rustling. She glances behind her... nothing but darkness... she faces forward again --- And runs directly into a VAMPIRE!



Bella SCREAMS -- then realizes IT’S ALICE. Bella is stunned. So is… Continue

EXT. LA PUSH - CLIFFS – DAWN



The sun is just beginning to rise, reddening the clouds overhead. Bella paces by the cliff’s edge, trying to come to grips with this new reality. Jacob keeps his distance, trying to control his anger.



BELLA

You just have to... stop.



70.



JACOB

It’s not a life-style choice. It’s in my DNA.



BELLA

Killing is in your DNA?



JACOB

Man, I thought maybe you wouldn’t be such a hypocrite --… Continue

BELLA (O.S.)

Me again. I just... need to hear your voice...



INT. BELLA’S HOUSE - KITCHEN – DAY



Bella’s on the phone, leaving yet another message,her desperation having reached its peak. In the living room, Charlie and Harry check their fishing gear.



BELLA

Jacob. Please. Call me.



She hangs up, leans her forehead against the phone. Charlie enters--



CHARLIE

Harry and I will be back by three --He stops when he sees her. Puts a… Continue