Since Rob Pattinson didnt say 'I love you' in 'Twilight', will he say "marry me' in 'New Moon'?

April 9, 3:22 PMTwilight ExaminerAmanda Bell

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Twilight, a film whose fanbase began long before it was a twinkle in screenplay author Melissa Rosenberg's eye, had one major element of the story missing: Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson) and Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) didn't say "I love you" to one another.

Many fans contend that this piece of the book was one of their favorite moments in Twilight, and they were supremely disappointed that the words didn't make it to the big screen. Yes, the famous "Lion and Lamb" scene did make its way into Twilight the film, but, in Twilight the novel by Stephenie Meyer, the scenes of the first unambiguous "I love you" exchanges (first from Bella, then from Edward) were very important still.

The reason for the omission is likely the same as it was for other favorites from the book - time and budget constraints. Yet, after a survey of fan expectations from the film (see here to read them or to submit your own), one thing is clear: the proposal is a must for The Twilight Saga: New Moon.

In New Moon, Edward's proposal to Bella takes place shortly after Bella explains to Edward that, of all the things she could want in the world, she would want him to be the one to bring her to "the change." The conversation, though beginning as a fairly casual one, becomes serious in the span of a moment.

While Catherine Hardwicke did not forget to incorporate that element of the Twilight saga (that is, the sudden shifts from light chatter into deep conversation between Edward and Bella) into Twilight (and, some contend, perhaps too much so), the fact that there were no three word exchanges makes it even more difficult for The Twilight Saga: New Moon to adequately present a faithful translation of the book to film.

Back in 2008, when director Chris Weitz was signed onto the project in Catherine Hardwicke's stead, he said, "I will devote myself to making the very best and most faithful version of New Moon that can be brought to the screen."

With the holes in the plot development that Twilight may have left in its wake, it is a wonder how Weitz will be able to bring the impromptu proposal to The Twilight Saga: New Moon.

What do you think? How can Chris Weitz couple these two inconsistencies in The Twilight Saga: New Moon, with Edward proposing to Bella even though they never said "I love you" in Twilight? Comment below and let us know!