Date: 07/07/10 07:15 am Title: Chapter 7
I forgot to review when I read this. Let me tell you that I was in no way expecting for Nick to just hang up without saying anything...you totally had me there! And while I can totally see why Nick might feel the way he does, he needs to get his shit together and just call again! Lol. And it's so genius to have him in the setting he's in now because he can't see the news or anything like that to know the truth about Kevin.
I loved the hospital scene. It was so well written and heartbreaking. Since Howie mentioned Nick potentially being on the phone...I wonder where they're gonna go from there? Great job yet again. Can't wait to see where you go next.
Author's Response: Thanks Sel! LOL I know... Nick's being a dumbass. But yeah... that's kinda where the Amish came into this whole idea, cause that was the only way it would work, if I could find a way to cut him off from contact with other people and put him with people who won't have a clue who he is. Glad you liked the hospital scene - thanks! The next chapter is started, but I've been kind of distracted with a new story idea I got that I can't get out of my head, so I haven't written anything on it in a few days. Hopefully soon!
Date: 07/02/10 01:12 pm Title: Chapter 7
Oh no! I can understand how he must feel, that he doesn't want anyone else getting hurt or dragged in to this. But I also feel bad for everyone else who thinks he's likely to be dead.
Hope Kevin's score gets better, but if he felt something, then that has to be a positive sign (I hope).
Can't wait for more, loving it!
Author's Response: Exactly... in his mind, he's protecting his loved ones, but he hasn't considered yet what he's doing to them by letting them think he's dead. Thanks so much for the review; glad you're still enjoying it! :)
Date: 07/02/10 10:21 am Title: Chapter 7
You know what i think already, but I wanted to come in and tell you I love the direction this is taking. Nick is being Nick. His choice is one of the worst he can make, but I love that you really lay out what his train of thought is going into the idea of not telling the Boys where he is.
It may be repeating his mistakes, but in his mind, he's keeping the guys safe, his family safe, even his ex safe. So the intentions are good :).
Author's Response: Aww, thanks Rose! :) Silly, foolish Nick LOL. But like you said, his heart's in the right place.
Date: 07/02/10 06:07 am Title: Chapter 7
Argh, I wanted to reach through my computer and punch Nick for not answering!! That damn kid!! Lol. But as I continued to read on, I guess I kinda understood his reasoning as to not wanting to contact anyone just yet. But man, when will he learn that him not saying anything in the first place was what helped land him where he was?! Damn you Nick!! Lol.
Loved how descriptive the hospital scene was, felt like I was actually there or something. Man, Kevin needs to pull through and wake up outta that coma, and fast!! Back to Nick though, I truly hope his decision won't bring trouble and harm to Analiese. She's such a sweetheart to remember that they're all children of God and to continue to extend her help out to him.
Author's Response: LOL I know... more dumb moves from Nick! But I tried to rationalize his decision, the way he was thinking about it anyway, so I'm glad you could kinda understand his reasoning. But yeah, he's basically making the same mistakes as before, right? LOL Thanks for the comments on the hospital scene too. Thanks for your whole review; I appreciate the detailed feedback you always give! :)
Date: 07/02/10 04:18 am Title: Chapter 7
Aww great angsty chapter Julie. I loved how you expressed the emotion that Brian and Kevin's mom was feeling seeing him lying there in the bed. Also great job explaining the coma thing. You're always so good with all things medical. Also, you're a genius for making him be in Amish land. Can't wait to see what happens next.
Author's Response: Thanks Mare! I just use whatever background knowledge I have from books and ER and supplement it with lots and lots of Googling and Wikipedia LOL. I'm glad you like the Amish thing; I wasn't sure how well that would go over, but that was a big part of the whole premise of the story, so I'm glad it's been well-received! Thanks so much for reading and reviewing! =D
Date: 06/30/10 06:16 am Title: Chapter 6
ahh....was it Brian who he called?? Nice chapter and I loved how you described Analiese and her Amish beliefs. I can't wait to see what happens next... love it.
Author's Response: Of course. :) You'll see in the next chapter, which should be up soon. I'm glad you liked the stuff about Analiese and the Amish. Thanks so much for your review! :)
Date: 06/29/10 04:09 pm Title: Chapter 6
This was good. I don't think i've ever read a story that involved the Amish. I wonder if Nick will panic and hang the phone up to live Amish or get rescued right away? Please update soon! I am anxious to find out what happens :)
Author's Response: Thank you! Glad you're liking it so far. Good thoughts. ;) I'm not too far on the next chapter yet, but hope to finish it in the next few days here.
Date: 06/29/10 04:16 am Title: Chapter 6
I am going to add my wonderfully well thought out review of this chapter right now: gotta love the Amish! lmao ;O) And all that other stuff I said about her accent and the dialogue. I'm too lazy to go and copy and paste.
Author's Response: LOL that's okay - thanks, Mare!
Date: 06/20/10 05:01 pm Title: Chapter 5
Wow,you know your stuff...Ever thought about being a doctor? LOL good work on the story I'm feeling like I'm there.feel bad for the guys.
Author's Response: LOL I used to want to be a doctor, but I'm a teacher instead (big pay cut LOL). I just like watching ER and reading stuff like this, and I like the challenge of researching the medical stuff and trying to make it sound realistic. I'm glad it's coming across that way to you. Thanks so much for your review! :)
Date: 06/20/10 01:03 pm Title: Chapter 5
You know, I am just realizing now this is playing to your two biggest strengths. Medical drama/suspense. I love how you write the medical stuff. You tell us what's going on without really going so into detail that you can tell you're just spitting out info you read. The way the doctors explain things in your stories is the way they really explain things. I hope that made sense?
Loved the action sequence once again in the water with Nick. Yes, you are keeping the pace really quick with this one. Good for you Julie! Keep writing and updating! It's fun to look forward to something to read.
Author's Response: Thanks, Mare! Originally I wasn't even sure what was going to happen to Kevin (I just knew it needed to be bad enough that Nick would think he was dead), so I didn't see this being medical drama-ish, but then you know me - once I decided and started researching, I went for it. I'm glad it comes across as detailed and realistic without sounding like a textbook. The doctor stuff is probably just from watching a lot of ER LOL. Thanks so much, Mare! I love writing the action scenes in this one, and I'm glad it's moving along quickly. It's nice to only be 5 chapters in and have had so much stuff happen already LOL. Not usually the case with my fics!
Date: 06/20/10 12:32 pm Title: Chapter 5
Great story Julie. I'm really enjoying reading this! I miss the fics like this!! Nice cliffhanger from the last chapter and now this....you love to keep a reader hanging!
Author's Response: Thanks, Carrie!! You know your feedback makes the world to me! I'm glad you're enjoying the story so far! I miss fics like this, too; between this and "Last Christmas" by rebellious_one, maybe we'll start a trend and bring back the good old suspense stories. That one's a great read too, if you're looking for another one!
Date: 06/20/10 11:57 am Title: Chapter 5
Ahh, I'll say this again, I'm seriously taking a trip back to the 90's with reading this story. How I miss the GOOD music that flooded radios back then, the great music videos, TRL, VH1... how you got me missing this era! Lol. Anywho, I'm glad to know that Nick was able to escape from that brick they tied him to. As for Kevin, glad to know he's fine as well, but man I feel sooo bad for the other guys'; the "wait and see" ordeal is so burdening. And Nick taking blame and thinking Kevin is dead, poor guy. :/
I'm glad to hear that you had fun during your trip to seeing the boys! :) Hope you captured many pictures and all that good stuff!! Thanks for this update, great, as always, and seriously can't wait for the next one! :)
Author's Response: I know, right?! I'm taking a trip back too, and sometimes I wish I could just stay there! LOL Anyway, thanks, as always, for your comments! Even though this is Nick-focused, I wanted to make it more of a group story where you see how it's affecting the other guys as well. The next chapter isn't done yet, so it'll probably be a few days before the next update.
Date: 06/20/10 10:12 am Title: Chapter 5
I think I now know what "guilty roads" is going to mean in the rest of this story. lmao I'm excited though, thanks for the update and hope that your concert went well.
Author's Response: LOL yep! I had the hardest time coming up with a title for this story, but I like what I ended up with. Thanks so much for your reviews! The concert was awesome! :)
Date: 06/20/10 07:29 am Title: Chapter 5
Yup, I was at the Ravinia too! Awesome show!! It does make it odd to read a story like this after seeing them kick ass on stage. I'm glad Nick got away from his captors and I hope Kevin recovers. I feel so bad for them, especially Brian. It's his cousin and his best friend, not to mention he's the one making the phone calls. Poor guy. Keep up the awesome work!
Author's Response: Yeah, it was!! Thanks so much for your reviews; I'm glad you're enjoying it! Even though the focus is on Nick (and now Kevin), I wanted to make it more of a group story where you see how it affects the other three too.
Date: 06/20/10 05:44 am Title: Chapter 5
This is so good Julie!!!! So much suspense...it's killing me! Another reason why I love your stories so much is that the medical stuff is so accurate!! Great job once again. I can't wait until another update!
Author's Response: Thank you so much, Sel!!! You know me; I love the medical stuff, and I kinda enjoy the challenge of researching it and trying to make it accurate, so I'm glad it came across that way. The next chapter isn't finished yet, so it may be a few days before the next update.
