First, welcome back!! Second, congratulations on finishing your Masters!! You must be so proud of yourself! :) Third, I was thrilled to see an update from you. I am still totally addicted to this story and I can't wait to see how it all plays out. Anyways, how cute was it that Nick called Howie to come and pick him up? I let out a little "awwww" at the total bromance moment that they shared at the end of this chapter. I really like how Nick's feelings towards Howie have flip-flopped in this story; hating him, feeling sorry for him, understanding him, needing him. It's perfect and TOTALLY Nick IMO. Looking forward to the next update! :)

Author's Response: Thanks so much!! I'm thrilled and glad to be back! It's been fun writing their rollercoaster of a relationship in this story - up and down and all over the place. I'm glad you're still enjoying it! Thanks so much for sticking with it and taking the time to review. I will probably post another chapter sometime in the next couple of days.