Date: 05/22/09 02:53 pm Title: Chapter 43: Going the Distance
That was great! It's was interesting to see Nick unable to pull his "usual" shenanigans. Hopefully things will continue to flow!
Author's Response: Thanks...glad you liked it! Yep, Nick did have some trouble with follow through on the path to self-destruction here...hmmm! Thanks for R/R!
Date: 05/22/09 01:31 pm Title: Chapter 43: Going the Distance
Great chapter! Looking forward to the next one :-)
Author's Response: So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for reading and reviewing!
Date: 05/22/09 11:48 am Title: Chapter 43: Going the Distance
ARGGGHHH!!! I freaking loved it!
Quinn has just taken a huge step! A giant bloody leap for Quinn and Nick kind!!! If that doesn't show him that she loves him, even if she still has yet to say it, I don't know what will! Don't get me wrong they still have a lot to work through but at least now they are headed in the right direction!
I have to admit I was really pissed off at Nick with the whole smooching! I think it will cause trouble if Quinn finds out, which I think she eventually will.
Great update lady! XX
Author's Response:
I am taking that as a good ARGGGGHHH!!! Yes, big stuff happening in their relationship here...forward movement in some ways but not in others! You are so right in that nothing has actually been said here, but BOTH of their actions are speaking volumes, and this chapter is really setting the stage for everything else I have planned! The smooching/mug down is Nick's way of coping with everything, he has used similar things to escape uncomfortable situations with Quinn, so it is only natural that he would try to use it as means of dealing with his pain too. This is Nick...a part of who he is and you have seen that throughout the story...
I think you are going to be really shocked by what is to come...hang on tight! Thanks as always for R/R! I'm off to read your update, you are so on it! I wish I had your dedication!
Date: 05/22/09 10:29 am Title: Chapter 43: Going the Distance
Yay an update! It was great, thanks!
Author's Response: You are welcome! Thanks for R/R!
Date: 05/22/09 06:41 am Title: Chapter 43: Going the Distance
Once again you nailed the chapter. The feelings, the actions...perfect. Please Please Please update again soon! Wonderful job!
Author's Response: Wow...thanks so much, I hope you continue to enjoy it! More to come, stay tuned! Thanks for the review!
Date: 05/22/09 03:32 am Title: 1: Saying Goodbye
I have read and reread this story many times. I love it. Anxiously waiting for the next update. You're a great writer. Keep up the great work. Pretty please update soon. Thank you.
Author's Response:
Good news...I am updating in the next few minutes! Hang tight!
I'm so glad you have enjoyed this story!
Date: 05/15/09 11:50 pm Title: Chapter 42: Bang My Head
I'm awaiting anxiously on the edge of my seat for your next update!
Author's Response: Hi Brittany! I have been out of town all weekend but I am hoping to get on it tonight! Thanks for checking in with me, knowing that you are ready for more motivates me and you know I have been a bit of a slacker lately so I need that! Have a great evening!
Date: 05/07/09 10:09 am Title: Chapter 42: Bang My Head
I don't want them to fall apart!!! BOO!!!
Riley was so right in telling Quinn that she needs to cool it with Jake because I think Nick had every right to feel how he did about it. I can't say I would be too happy if I saw my girlfriend cuddling up to her ex. There have just been too many times when Jake has been aniffing around Quinn for Nick to let it go.
Good job hun can't wait for more!
Author's Response:
Awww...I know...hang tight! It is hard to watch all of this happening...and even tougher to write it.
I think that Quinn isn't really doing anything wrong with Jake, she isn't interested in him romantically or wanting anything more to be his friend, and even a lot of that is out of obligation. I think a lot of things became very clear in this chapter...we (and Quinn) still don't know what Jake said to Nick to set him off...something to think about. Jake is trouble, but remember, he is serving a purpose, a lot of which you saw in this chapter with Nick's reaction to him.
More to come...thanks for R/R!!! Your turn! Hugs!
Date: 05/07/09 02:34 am Title: Chapter 42: Bang My Head
whoa, intense! Exactly how it needed to be too. We need to see Nick's weaknesses and his insecurities. He's not perfect,and neither is Quinn. I think thats what makes them such likable characters. They make enormous mistakes, it makes them almost tragic. Kind of like the characters of a tragic romance. The mistakes they make are making a huge ripple that will definitely impact the rest of the story and I hope that they eventually work through and learn from these mistakes. I think it's also great work with Riley and Chris. The friends are crucial in this since they help try to balance and make sense of what otherwise would be a chaotic situation.
I thoroughly enjoyed it hon! Keep up the good work!
Author's Response: I'm so glad you liked the ending...I don't know why I couldn't find it yesterday when we were "working"...I don't think I even realized how intense this chapter was until after the fact, no wonder I was struggling so much. Thank you for always being there and keeping me focused...seems like I only write when you are around these days! Hugs!
Date: 05/07/09 02:02 am Title: Chapter 42: Bang My Head
This was a powerful chapter. I sure do hope that you show us why you are keeping Jake around soon because I am really hating him right now. Truthfully if I was Quinn in that club scene I personally would of b*tch slapped the crap out of my ex and then walked out, but that's just me lol.
Seeing this side of Nick was truly shocking. I know it needed to happen but I'm kinda taken aback by how it happened. The small sex scene between them was very painful to read, since they have never been like that before. I know he has issues and they do need to come out, I just hope that Nick doesn't take them out on Quinn again.
I really really really hope that after what happened between the two of them that Quinn listens to Riley's advice and fixes the situation. Having an ex who still loves you involved in your life is never a good thing.
Please update soon and I hope that you can get back to regular updating!!
Author's Response:
Another fabulous review...I have to tell you that I always look for yours after I update because I want to hear what you have to say!
This was a HUGE chapter in a lot of ways, it contains lots of things that will continue to be very important as we continue on. I know, Jake is very easy to hate, but he is bringing out this side of Nick that you find shocking...and it is scary. I have been dropping hints for a while now that Nick had issues of his own and they really came out this chapter. You are seeing Nick, as ugly as all of this was, it is part of who he is...and Quinn hadn't seen it before. This adds a whole new dynamic to everything that has been going on.
I'm glad that you have all of these passionate feelings about what is going on, that translates to me that I have done my job. I want you to hate Jake, to be shocked by Nick's behavior and that you want to knock some sense into Quinn. Thank you for being emotionally invested in this story! More to come, hang in there! Hugs!
Date: 05/07/09 12:15 am Title: Chapter 42: Bang My Head
You're an amazing writer, that chapter was terrific! Very powerful!
Author's Response: Thank you! I've heard the same about you and your story is in my que to read! Thanks for reading and reviewing, so glad you enjoyed it!
Date: 05/06/09 10:48 pm Title: Chapter 42: Bang My Head
Such a powerful chapter!! The raw emotions you capture is amazing! Can't wait for hte next!!
Author's Response: Thank you, thank you! This one was a doozy...the storm, so to speak! Stay tuned, more to come!
Date: 05/06/09 09:28 pm Title: Chapter 42: Bang My Head
that was an awesome chapter...
Author's Response: Thank you!
Date: 05/06/09 08:38 pm Title: Chapter 42: Bang My Head
omg! poor Nick and Quinn! more soon!
Author's Response: Yes...it's all bad bad bad here...more coming! Thanks for R/R!
Date: 05/06/09 03:32 pm Title: Chapter 42: Bang My Head
I agree that Mazi needs to grow up. I understand that its hard for her to just be so open but its getting to the point where its not funny anymore. But Nick needs to do some growing up too. He always lets sex get in the way instead of talking to her. He's keeping all his emotion to himself instead of talking it it out w/ her. Easier said than done. ;)
Great update! I can't wait for more. :-)
Author's Response:
Thank you for pointing out that Nick needs to grow up too! You are dead on...he isn't perfect (although I know that is hard for some Nick fans to believe)! One of the things I have really tried to do in this story is create a human side of Nick that is flawed and imperfect...all of these character flaws are big ones, and although he was Prince Charming in many ways early in the story, reality is settling in and we are seeing who he truly is. Jake is the catalyst, but these things would have come out eventually in a relationship.
Quinn has some growing to do, she has created quite the trainwreck here, albeit unintentionally, it is what it is, and she is very responsible for what is happening here!
More to come, thanks for reading and reviewing!
