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Reviewer: RokofAges75 Signed [Report This]
Date: 07/26/12 06:25 am Title: Chapter Five

Aww, this chapter brought back great memories of watching that concert and how excited we all were when they made that announcement! You did a great job with Howie's thoughts and fears that he might become invisible within the group again. I hope not! I enjoyed his thoughts about the other guys as well. I can see Mare's story from earlier inspired you! Nice update from my ZDRC! :)

Author's Response: Thanks! It sort of did and sort of didn't. Like I knew I was going to mention Leslie as soon as I got the story into 2012. I didn't want them to actually talk about it, more have Howie just sum up how Nick's been dealing with it and how he deals with things in general. That's why when I learned Mare was gonna cover Leslie I was like...great minds lol.

Reviewer: LenniluvsBrian Signed [Report This]
Date: 07/26/12 05:58 am Title: Chapter Five

Personally, I think everyone always screamed loudest when Kevin got to sing. Least, at the shows I'd gone too, when he was around. And him coming back, God, if I'd been there, I would've been screaming hysterically too. Lol.

I enjoyed this chapter. And I agree, sometimes Jordan sounded off during the songs. But what do I know? I never really cared too much about them until now & his new song is catchy - lol. But Joey will remain my fave. :)

UPDATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

~Lenni~



Author's Response: LOL you know, I can't remember. I remember a lot being for Nick (typical right? lol). Dude, I freaked out when I saw them say it on my computer, cause I was streaming it. So glad Kevin's finally back. I'm so not a fan of the NKOTB if you can't tell LOL. I think Joey's the only one who can sing. (I gotta admit his solo song "I love you came too late" I still love it lol). Jordan's WAY too pitchy for me. He can't sing on pitch to save his life so I hate his voice :P. Thanks Lenni!

Reviewer: PaulaKTBPA Signed [Report This]
Date: 07/20/12 10:43 am Title: Chapter Four

I don't know if I want to go on a cruise to the bahama's after seeing and reading that haha.

Author's Response: Oh it's still fun! Just be warned that you risk your life in a shuttle lmao.

Reviewer: RokofAges75 Signed [Report This]
Date: 07/19/12 07:11 pm Title: Chapter Four

Aww, I loved this chapter! Cruise nostalgia!!! I loved the reference to Brian seeing us on 80s night, as well as to some of the crazies onboard, though you forgot the Playboy Bunnies! LOL And the dented cab and almost getting killed in the shuttles in the Bahamas!! Hahaha. Memories! You did a great job writing Brian's thoughts throughout this chapter too. I'm glad he and Kevin made up at the end. Aww, KFC! Love!

Author's Response: LOL epic moment, had to include. I think I wanted to forget about those bunny girls. They were so annoying! So stabbity stab worthy. LMAO I knew when I wrote about the cruise I had to mention the near death by shuttles somehow. Seriously, scary ride! Thanks ZDR, I kinda miss that crazy epic time we had back in December LOL.

Reviewer: Carter-Orange Signed [Report This]
Date: 07/19/12 06:27 pm Title: Chapter Four

I'm glad he's accepted that they weren't just saying it, and that it's because they want him to get help with his voice.  I suppose it would be hard to take though, poor Brian :(

Scary photo though, don't think I'd want to travel in that!



Author's Response: I think that's why he was/is in so denial in real life. I hope it's being handled though. It needs to be :(. *hugs Brian* LOL you know what's scarier? We were waiting for a shuttle (Julie, Saka-Steph, Julilly, Me, and Hannah) and we saw someone get in that dented up taxi! I was so wtf lol.

Reviewer: AJBrianFan Signed [Report This]
Date: 07/19/12 06:20 pm Title: Chapter Four

There you go, Brian. Kevin said that for your own good. Great work, Rose.

Author's Response: Just took a little bit to actually sink in Brian's head lol. Thanks MA :)

Reviewer: LenniluvsBrian Signed [Report This]
Date: 07/19/12 05:12 pm Title: Chapter Four

Awww. I'm glad the others finally stepped up & told him. I'm usually too busy freaking out to care - but I do notice it at times - lol.

UPDATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

~Lenni~



Author's Response: Sadly, everyone's noticed at one point or another. I really hope they've talked about it with him. Thanks Lenni!

Reviewer: DelphinaCarter Signed [Report This]
Date: 07/19/12 01:08 pm Title: Chapter Four

Awww. Love that Brian and Kevin moment. I know the guys mean well for telling Brian about his voice and can see why he would feel threatened....glad he is understanding them and got to cool off a bit. I had to laugh at stuff mentioned from the cruise. I will keep these in mind for when I go next year ;) great update!

Author's Response: Thanks! There's not a lot of Kevin/Brian moments, but I liked writing that out in this chapter. LOL I love that pic I took of the two of them so that was in my head the entire time I wrote it. And yes, shuttles in the Bahamas are frightening. Me, Julilly, Saka-Steph, Hannah, and Julie were all riding in the same one on the way back and we almost got hit twice! LMAO.

Reviewer: Mare Signed [Report This]
Date: 07/19/12 12:42 pm Title: Chapter Four

Wow, self denial much, Brian? I really hope he is more self aware about his vocal problems & I'm glad the other guys finally talked to him about it. Nice that you got to relive your cruise through this chapter. Was the cruise food bad? That's supposedly the best part of a cruise! Wow I would have been pissed if the food sucked lol I love food!! 



Author's Response: LOL I really think he has to be, since he hasn't done anything to change it. Him realizing it is my own wishful thinking. It's what I hoped happened. I didn't think the cruise food was bad at all! But Brian said it was bad in the 2010 Cruise dvd LOL. So I went with that.

Reviewer: Carter-Orange Signed [Report This]
Date: 07/13/12 08:16 pm Title: Chapter Three

I laughed at the line "and I have a full head of hair" :)

Aw poor Brian, but Kevin's right, he needs to get that voice sorted before it gets any worse. I hope Howie manages to calm the situation down.  Maybe AJ will make it worse going out for a cigarette.



Author's Response: LOL I love picking on AJ and his hair issues. I'd say Howie's good for that, but yeah, Kevin had to say it. Thanks Steph :)

Reviewer: PaulaKTBPA Signed [Report This]
Date: 07/13/12 05:38 pm Title: Chapter Three

Are you that fly on the wall in a BSB room? Because this seems so real, I know it isn't but I think we all know that this sounds like reality. Great job!

Author's Response: I wish LMAO, I'd make a mint selling videos of it! Thank you so much! :)

Reviewer: AJBrianFan Signed [Report This]
Date: 07/12/12 10:44 pm Title: Chapter Three

Awww, AJ. :( I really liked this chapter. At some point, Brian needed to hear that. He'll realize that their concern is out of love and making the group the best it can be. Awesome job.

Author's Response: Thanks! I agree, Brian had to hear it and Kevin had to say it. Hopefully he'll see the light, right? LOL.

Reviewer: DelphinaCarter Signed [Report This]
Date: 07/12/12 02:18 pm Title: Chapter Three

I like how you have written AJ's take on it. I expected him to be the one that hated Kevin leaving the most, and after reading this I was surprised about the roles the others took on. Now I can kind of see how that would fit in especially with Nick acting like Kevin.

Poor Brian. To be honest I've noticed Brian's voice has wavered since Swine Flu as well....but some of the fan's comments I've seen are really mean. I'm glad Kevin told him but I would expect Brian to keep denying it. They are all at fault for not discussing things with him, in my opinion. Looking forward to the next chapter :)

Author's Response: He hated him leaving, but part of him understood it. In a way Nick didn't, really. I gave them roles that just felt realistic, looking at it. AJ seemed the least involved and Nick does act the most like Kevin anymore lol. I think we've all noticed Brian's voice has had issues, but you're right some are too harsh. If anyone would tell Brian though, I think it would be Kevin. They all should've talked to him but no one had the nerve to. Thanks Tracy!

Reviewer: LenniluvsBrian Signed [Report This]
Date: 07/12/12 02:04 pm Title: Chapter Three

Sad, but true - Brian doesn't sing like he used too. And for me to notice & say something, well, that's saying a LOT right there. I love hearing him sing, but I can usually hear when he's off & stuff.

Poor A.J. feeling left out of the Kevin/Nick things.

UPDATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

~Lenni~



Author's Response: It is, and I wish he still did. Someone had to say it. You know, I oddly enough can see AJ really being jealous at times of the Nick/Kevin bond. They just connect better. Thanks for the feedback! :)

Reviewer: RokofAges75 Signed [Report This]
Date: 07/12/12 11:52 am Title: Chapter Three

I love how you write AJ; you always do a great job in his POV. The KFC fight was intense; I don't read many scenes of them fighting! But if anyone was going to address the elephant in the room, it would be Kevin. I could really see that happening. You brought up the same idea of role reversal that Mare had in her last update, and again, I find that interesting too. Loving these stories - keep it up, ZDR!!

Author's Response: Thanks! Like I said, I dance a fine line between Nick and AJ lol. You know, you don't read many scenes of those two fighting, but I think if anything would cause it, this would. It needs to be addressed, I wonder if it will be when they do solo for this album for real. LOL when I saw Mare mentioning role reversal, I was like nice, great minds! LOL. That's why I had Nick mentioning how he took things on last chapter, to help set that up. I love writing this fic though, it brought back my inspiration! Thankies!