Date: 06/11/14 12:10 am Title: Chapter Thirty Two
Nick has to deal with so much i dont think i could be that strong...and i feel Aaron is sti heading dowb such a dangerous path to this present day that something mighg just happen to him one day.
Author's Response: You'd be surprised what you can do when life throws everything at you. Honestly, Aaron is based on one of my brothers in this, but it's realistic enough given his current place in life that I could see it happening too.
Date: 07/24/12 05:16 pm Title: Chapter Thirty Two
At least he'll forget that he feels/felt this way. I know that's horrible to say...
I like how you don't always have the same one coming to find/help him. There are times he needs Kevin, Brian, Howie and AJ in different ways and he isn't always going to the same one and the same one isn't always looking for him.
Author's Response: Until then he remembers and forgets and then is reminded, so it's almost like he relives it though :(. Thanks! You're right, it's not always going to be the same one and it shouldn't be.
Date: 10/09/11 12:24 am Title: Chapter Thirty Two
Oh wow. I didn't see this coming, but at the same time, I did. That was a hard chapter to read, and I know it'll only be harder to read as I continue on with this story. :( Holy shit. :'( How you wrote Nick being out at the beach, throwing stones out at the water, yelling for Aaron to answer him, calling him a shithead... a great, emotional visual. I'm glad AJ found him, because like it was stated in the chapter, on he and Nick would know anything about addictions. But unfortunately, I know Nick won't believe AJ's short words of reassurance. "/
Author's Response: I hinted at it a little, left signs, but I wanted it to come off as a shock. Otherwise, it's not as easy to believe it came as one to Nick himself. Thank you about Nick, with his love of the beach, I always imagined that to be his sanctuary for everything. It's what he knows. AJ had to be the one to find him, cause while they're very different, they're also very alike, and he'd be able to understand better than anyone. :(
Date: 02/28/11 12:13 pm Title: Chapter Thirty Two
AJ is right, you can't force someone to do something they aren't willing to do, all you can do is be there f or them when they need it. Aaron was a fuck up and it was no one else's fault but his own.
Author's Response: He is, and he would understand that better than anyone. But of course Nick's guilt is irrational, he loves his family more than most of them deserve so for that he feels responsible. But it makes Nick...Nick lol.
Date: 02/26/11 07:02 pm Title: Chapter Thirty Two
I can't believe that Aaron died, that's so sad. What a way to go. I wish that Nick would be able to see that it's not his fault. He tried his best to help Aaron, but if Aaron couldn't open his eyes and try to help himself, there wasn't much else Nick could have done. I liked the conversation between AJ and Nick and how they were the only ones that understood Aaron's issues. Great chapter as always, Rose. I love the way that you write.The tone of this story works so well, I get sucked in to every chapter.
Author's Response: I know, I'm pretty mean, but I hope it didn't come too out of left field. I agree about Nick, but I feel like it wouldn't be Nick if the guilt wasn't there. As backwards as the logic is, I could see Nick blaming himself for this. I'm glad you liked the convo between Nick and AJ, I couldn't see it being anyone but those two just because they've both been there to some extent. Thank you!
Date: 02/26/11 07:07 am Title: Chapter Thirty Two
Aww... even though I know you laughed through this chapter, and I laughed at part of it, too, you did a nice job at making it sad through Nick's feelings of guilty and his memories of Aaron as a little kid. Though I did crack up when he was looking up at the sky and yelling for Aaron to answer him... I totally got this vision of Aaron's head appearing in the clouds like Mufasa and going, "Remember..." (LOL It's funny because NMN can't remember! =P) I loved the chapter, ZDR; it was so intense of you to kill Aaron, but that's what makes you so bright and so vivid! I bet Nick wishes he could put his spacesuit on, so he can jump into his rocket...
Author's Response: LMFAO if the Brian shirtless pics killed me today, and I reanimated...you just killed me again! (Does that make me a Double Rainbow Revive Zombie? lmao). We laugh cause we have a really twisted sense of humor, which I was fighting to keep OUT of the chapter lmao. So thank you. LMFAO you know this already but that image of Mufasa Aaron is epic. You just destroyed that movie for me now :P. And ROFLMFAO at him saying "Remember" and Nick never being able to! We're soooo bad. Thank you very much ZDR, your reviews are totally ZDRATW! And you know what, I bet Nick does too...cause if Aaron's up in the sky now...he'll be acting like an alien...
Date: 02/26/11 12:21 am Title: Chapter Thirty Two
OMG; I cried with this chapter. I can't believe Aaron is gone. And I can't imagine how Nick is going through all of this. I mean, with his disease, now this :( I can't wait for more!!! I LOVE THIS STORY!
Author's Response: Awwww! :( I need to buy readers tissues I think lol. Nick's got it rough, but there's a reason I through this at him, I promise. Thanks!
Date: 02/25/11 09:34 pm Title: Chapter Thirty Two
LMAO you killed Aaron! Wow, I should probably strike that and be alittle more sad. so um.... Oh noes, you killed Aaron. That was so heartbreakingly sad. I was glad I was able to read the rest through all the tears I was shedding. Great job with Nick's emotions. Like the poor guy doesn't have enought to deal with already, you go and kill his brother. I enjoyed the end with Aj on the beach. Great job Rose! yay to you keeping your deadline!
Author's Response: I love this review so much LMFAO. I laughed and sang (as I told you) as I wrote it. So...hmm... lmao. Thanks about Nick, the rough moments aren't easy cause I don't want him coming off too "girly" but obviously he needs to grieve. I will say, I didn't kill Aaron just to kill him (that was just a bonus) there is a reason lol. Thanks Mare!
Date: 02/25/11 07:51 pm Title: Chapter Thirty Two
Aw, this was really sad. Nick (and the family) are going through so much and now this. I hate that he feels guilty, always willin to give him chances. The part where he's remembering Aaron is really sad, but I loved how you distinguished between Aaron the little kid and Aaron the bitter young man. Although I lol'd at the Brotherly Laundry reference!
Loved the Nizzle (Ajick?) moment at the end. I'm glad that he went out there to find him and loved the addiction connections they were making. I hope that they can help Nick heal through this.
Awesome job! Loving this story!
Author's Response: I know, and there's a reason, I swear lol. There's always a purpose to anything I write. Torture was the bonus LOL. I feel bad that Nick feels guilty, but there's plenty of reason to see why he does, even if he shouldn't. I felt I needed to show "good Aaron" and "bad Aaron" as they would be two very different people. Yay! Someone caught Brotherly Laundry! LMAO that's one of my fave HOC moments. I also like the name Nizzle for Nick and AJ haha. Of anyone, AJ would be the one who really understood Nick the best right then, so I knew it had to be him. Thanks Sel!
Date: 02/25/11 09:15 am Title: Chapter Thirty Two
:( ........................How sad, so ironic what Nick said to Aaron in his will and now he's dead. Of course Nick's gonna feel guilty. I'm scared that he'll get so stressed out that his Alzheimer's will get worse faster.
A great update nonetheless Rose, as always.
Author's Response: All Nick wanted to do was save him, but sometimes it can't happen :(. And yeah Nick of course is going to feel completely guilty as a result. Thanks!
Date: 02/25/11 08:48 am Title: Chapter Thirty Two
:( Thanks again for making me cry for two chapters in a row! As much as I can't stand Aaron, this made me bawl. Especially when Nick cried and the girls followed. I kind of saw it coming though....he was headed in that direction. Honestly I can see this happening in real life too and its so sad to see it. Nick and AJ knew what he was going through but he did not accept help, so its his own fault. Loved the chapter and loving all the updates, glad to see Bob is alive and kicking :) great chapter!
Author's Response: Sorry Tracy LOL. I think I lead up to it nicely, so I'm glad to see it wasn't too out of left field. But of course Nick is going to blame himself. Thanks!
