Date: 06/11/14 06:17 pm Title: Chapter Thirty Eight
I am glad they found him unharmed...walking the streets of LA not knowing where you are is terrrifying all on its own. I am just glad they found him.
Author's Response: Good thing but it was definitely a close call. It could've been a lot worse.
Date: 07/27/12 04:45 pm Title: Chapter Thirty Eight
Even though the story is about Nick, I like that you took a look at what is going on with those that are caring for him, the fight between the guys about what to do with him and how to go from there and the differing thoughts.
Author's Response: Thanks. That's what I wanted to do, not just show Nick but how it impacted the group. Cause that story is just as interesting as the one that's happening to him.
Date: 10/09/11 01:06 am Title: Chapter Thirty Eight
Oh my... the guys can't be falling apart like this, not now... not when Nick needs them the most! I remember stumbling across this alzheimer awareness video, and for the life of me I can't find it! It was the saddest thing ever, quite similar to this chapter... where a grandmother was going to cook food for her granddaughter because she was hungry, but she forgot how to work a rice pot. The granddaughter demaded food, and the grandmother decided to go out and get her food. She goes out, gets the food, and then looks around, realizing she was lost. She began grabbing people, begging them to tell her where she was and how to get home. She eventually grew frustrated and scared, that she started crying, begging to be taken home. The family finally found her, and she couldn't remember her own child and their spouse, but she remembered her granddaughter and handed her the food she wanted. Ugh, that video made me bawl my eyes out like you wouldn't believe, and this chapter made me want to do the same!! >_<
Author's Response: Sadly, this disease would stress any tight bond. Even the Boys. Dealing with Nick is hard, they'd never give up on him, but it's hard. So eventually they start to crack a bit. And OMG that sounds so sad! That poor grandma! :(. I'd be bawling too. I'm so flattered my chapter got you feeling that way though, best compliment this story can have.
Date: 07/26/11 01:24 am Title: Chapter Thirty Eight
Aw man it was painful to red what the press did to him. Made me want to slap them and defend him. And Brian is going through hell trying to take care of him. I can't wait to read more. Keep up the excellent work.
Marguerite
Author's Response: I know :( but sadly it's probably pretty accurate if it really happened. And Brian doesn't have it easy, but he loves Nick enough to do what he has to. Thanks!
Date: 07/21/11 04:46 am Title: Chapter Thirty Eight
SPP!!! I'll say it again - I love this chapter! Loved the argument between the guys; poor Brian feels guilty, and no one should be blaming him for Nick wandering off, but I understand their frustration. Sad as it is, I can even understand where AJ's coming from. I loved the way you wrote Nick's mindset, his panic and confusion when he realized he had no idea where he was or how he got there and his embarrassment when the guys picked him up. Poor NMN. :( I can't imagine how hard that would be, to be losing your mind and losing your independence at such a young age. You're doing an excellent job of imagining how it would be and putting it into words. I love this story so much!
Author's Response: Awwww I <3 you. And you're exactly right. Brian is gonna be taking the blame on to himself even though he shouldn't be. And the Boys don't even want to blame them, but in a panic, logic goes bye bye. Which, speaking of panic, thank you! Very happy that came across okay. *hugs NMN* That can't be easy, especially for someone like Nick who loves life so much. Love you ZDR!. You down with SPP?
Date: 07/21/11 12:36 am Title: Chapter Thirty Eight
Poor Nick :( This disease is awful, my grandpa passed away from it in February of this year and when he went he didn't know anybody. The only things he knew were the Notre Dame fight song (he went to college there) and his prayers (he was very catholic). I wouldn't wish this on anybody!
Author's Response: It really is. I wouldn't wish this on anyone either. You just don't see many stories (or especially fanfics) about what someone and those around him go through with something like this. So my twisted mind decided to go there. Thanks for checking the story out :)
Date: 07/20/11 05:56 pm Title: Chapter Thirty Eight
OMG this is the saddest story i have ever read..it feels so real..thumbs up
Author's Response: Awwww I'm flattered you read through this in one sitting! And I'll take that as a total compliment. I'm going for the tears haha. (That sounds horrible, but I don't mean that in a bad way LOL). Thanks!
Date: 07/20/11 11:49 am Title: Chapter Thirty Eight
aww this was a great chapter Rose. I love the arguing at the beginning. It was so real when it comes from a panic like that. Then poor Nick getting mobbed by paparazzi. I'm sad for them all with not happy ending in sight. Miss gloomy doomy. :O( lol
Author's Response: Thanks, I always wonder if I go over the top with emotion. I get all second guessy that way. Nick doesn't have it easy. And yes, this is definitely doomy gloomy lmao. But I'm mean that way. It's fun to torture!
Date: 07/20/11 11:08 am Title: Chapter Thirty Eight
Yay for the quick update! It's a shame that AJ and Brian ended up arguing, but it was bound to happen and I'm sure there will be more along the way as Nick gets worse. I could just imagine a confused Nick in the shopping mall :( So sad that he's deteriorating so quickly. An old woman was pacing up and down in front of my sister's house in her nightwear not so long ago and my sister went out to see what was wrong, she couldn't get any sense out of the woman and so called the police. It turned out she'd walked about a mile from where she was living and didn't know how to get out of my sister's street. So sad to end up like that :(
Author's Response: Don't get used to it! :P LOL. Nah, hopefully another one will come soon. It sucks that it's tearing them apart like this, but it's to be expected. This isn't easy for anyone. Awwww that poor woman! Slowly but sure that's Nick, and it's tragic. :(. Thanks Steph!
Date: 07/20/11 05:37 am Title: Chapter Thirty Eight
:( that made me soooo sad. Glad they found him but it must be killing Brian to see Nick deteriorating like that and being unable to stop. Can't wait for more. Great chapter Rose!
Author's Response: I know. :( Brian feels responsible even for things he can't control. Thanks Tracy!
Date: 07/20/11 04:10 am Title: Chapter Thirty Eight
I'm so glad they found Nick and that he's okay. Man, this situation is tearing everyone apart. Brian's right, something worse could have happened, but thank God he's safe...this time. Thanks for the update.
Author's Response: It's not easy for anyone, and while sometimes they bring people, at others it can tear them apart. Brian's got a hard job he's gotta deal with. :(. Thanks MA!
Date: 07/20/11 04:05 am Title: Chapter Thirty Eight
WOW! I was flooded with emotion there at the end. Poor Brian..poor all of them. I can't even imagine seeing someone I cared about slowing slipping away like that. You captured the feeling very nicely in this chapter. I like that he was at the Grove...knowing what it sorta looks like from Nick's tweets, I could picture the scene in my head.
Nicely done! Can't wait for the next chapter!
Author's Response: Thank you! When I really go for the emotional flood in a chapter I always worry about going over the top. So I'm happy to see I actually captured it the way I wanted to. I love The Grove, I've used it in other stories and it's just a great setting. Thanks Jen!
