Date: 07/15/14 09:04 am Title: Chapter 16
#RedRibbonForHowie! God so now the rest of the group finally know. LOL I so hummed "everyone has AIDS" when Nick panicked at Kevin touching him. I'm definitely curious about the phone call. You're sick ZDR! Sick and twisted and it's fantastic LOL.
Author's Response: Wow, you were quick! Maybe after enough time has gone by, Nick will finally find AIDS funny enough to sing the song too. He has to have seen that movie! It takes 22.3 years though, so he has a ways to go. Now you have me singing One Phone Call LOL. "You're always gonna be my one... always be my one phone call... ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh..." Love ya, ZDR, thanks!
Date: 07/10/14 11:07 pm Title: Chapter 15
I was so excited to see a new chapter and hope you've settled into your new place OK.
I hope Leigh does sort her medication out and doesn't just focus on Holden and forget about herself. She needs to stay strong. I still feel so sorry for Howie though, poor guy makes a mistake and loses everything, but I also understand why. It's a huge deal and not something easily forgiven.
The rest of the band will be more curious now won't they. I wonder how they'll explain it without going into the details.
Great chapter, really enjoyed it :)
Author's Response: Thanks, Steph! I'm glad you can kind of feel for everyone in this situation. Yes, the guys are definitely going to be wondering what all that's about!
Date: 07/10/14 03:18 pm Title: Chapter 15
I love how me and the doctor have the same last name lol.
I feel so so bad for Howie because he kind of has nobody, although his sister is givng him encouraging words- Leigh is being kind of a bitch honestly. I liked the exchange with the two of them, I think it would play out like that if something like this actually happened God forbid.
Nick has kind of a right to be pissy but he didn't have to act like that, I think he is overreacting a bit. Again poor Howie. I have to agree with Howie that eventually Nick won't be able to hide his condition much longer. Great chapter Julie. Nice to see you back again :)
Author's Response: We didn't know each other when I was writing Broken/BMS, but I always made a habit out of naming medical people after readers who gave me feedback. I knew this one was going to have lots of medical people too, so... here we go again! Thanks for your support! :) Yeah, poor Howie feeling the hate on all sides. I can't blame either Leigh or Nick for reacting the way they are; I think they would naturally be angry and upset, but it's not like Howie knowingly did this to them either. Thanks again for your review, Tracy; it's nice to be back! :)
Date: 07/10/14 01:26 pm Title: Chapter 15
So, I just berated you about updating this story in a response to one of the reviews that you left for me. I should have checked the Most Recent page first apparently. LOL
Anyways, I'm thrilled that you updated! There were so many things in this chapter that pulled at my heartstrings that it's hard for me to comment on all of them. I suppose what got to me the most was the "I dreamed of Nick" line. I don't know why, but that was the most powerful line of the whole chapter for me.
Author's Response: LOL I just saw your response and wondered if you had seen that I updated. :) Thanks so much for the review! I'm glad you liked that line. I wanted to get it across that, even though he's still trying to win his wife back, Howie really does have feelings for Nick.
Date: 07/10/14 08:16 am Title: Chapter 15
Whoa I like the exchange between Leigh and Howie, it's a nice way to touch on their relationship. I can't believe Nick punched Howie lol. Though I don't blame him #RedRibbonForHowie
Author's Response: Thanks! I think all this emotion has just been bottling up inside Nick until he finally exploded and hit Howie LOL. Poor Howie. #RedRibbonForHowie
Date: 06/22/14 11:47 am Title: Chapter 14
Awwww poor Nick! On many levels! I do enjoy the Nick torture though, cause seriously, why not? LOL
Author's Response: Why not, indeed! LOL Thanks, ZDR!
Date: 06/14/14 07:41 pm Title: Chapter 14
Again, I'm going to start by saying that I'm so glad that you updated this! I like how you have incorporated Q's passing. It must have been such a difficult time for the guys.
It's sweet that Nick cares about Howie even after what's happened. As much as he's trying to be a hardass right now, I can see him and Howie eventually working things out.
Finally, congrats on your house purchase! You must be so excited! I can't wait until my husband and I are finally in a position to purchase our first place. :)
Author's Response: Thanks for the review! :) It was hard to write about Q's death, but I felt like I needed to include it. It's the kind of thing that just might help Nick and Howie settle their differences... maybe. ;) Thanks for the congrats! I close on Tuesday and will be moving next weekend. I'm so ready!! It's been stressful, but I'm sure it will be worth it. Something to look forward to in your future!
Date: 06/14/14 04:30 pm Title: Chapter 14
That must be an awful feeling, and no wonder he felt like he wanted to stop taking the pills, but I'm glad he got the anti-sickness pills as he should start to feel better now. RIP Q :(
Author's Response: Thanks for the review, Steph!
Date: 06/13/14 01:24 pm Title: Chapter 14
I'm definitely interested to see how you deal with Q's death. I like sticking to the correct timeline, too, but I'm a little nervous here to read about all the sad :(
Author's Response: Thanks for reviewing, Emily! I went back and forth about whether or not to include Q's death, but I felt like I needed to. It's not going to be a big part of the story, just a couple of chapters, and there will be more going on than just the Q stuff.
Date: 06/13/14 04:13 am Title: Chapter 14
You just brought tears to my eyes!!!! You are so good at that! :p
Author's Response: Aww... thanks!!
Date: 06/13/14 12:50 am Title: Chapter 14
I like how you used the vein thing from Nicks chat the other day. It makes the story feel more real when people use things from real life in fanfic.
I also like that Lauren is taking care of him. However Nick wanting to give up would make me upset too. I want to hit him lol. :( Q. Thats all i have to say about Q. Great chapter Julie!!!
Author's Response: That's so funny because I wrote this chapter back in like February or March, so I was like "What vein thing?" LOL I know what you're talking about now, just didn't make the connection with the chapter. It is funny when fanfic imitates life, or vice versa! Glad Nick's virus was just a stomach bug... as far as we know. LOL Thanks, Tracy!
Date: 06/06/14 11:28 am Title: Chapter 13
Sorry Julie, I did read this chapter when I wasn't logged in and forgot to review.
Oh no, what could've happened to make things worse? Is it Holden? Is it the media? I can't wait to see!
Just wanted to mention as well, when I read that Howie couldn't make one of the recent concerts, I thought of this story!
Author's Response: No problem, Steph, sorry I'm late to respond! Thanks so much for reading! LOL There was a conversation on Twitter about this the other night, about this virus that's spread from Howie to Nick. Umm... LMAO!
Date: 06/04/14 03:31 pm Title: Chapter 13
My heart broke for Howie again in the first line of this chapter. Poor Howie :(
Nick is still being a tool but I cant blame him a whole lot. Howie did make a huge mistake and he is feeling the brunt of it. I am dying to know about the cliffie at the end of the chapter. Nice seeing an update, Julie!
Author's Response: Aww, I know, I feel sorry for Howie too. You can't really blame Nick for being a tool. I'm not sure how I'd react in that situation, but I don't think I could be totally cool with it either. Thanks so much for the review, Tracy; I always enjoy reading your reactions!
Date: 06/03/14 11:23 pm Title: Chapter 13
Holy cliffhanger Batman!!
Poor Howie. Bad Nick. At Least Lauren isn't hating Howie.
Update soon! ;)
Author's Response: LOL Thanks!!
Date: 06/03/14 04:46 pm Title: Chapter 13
What makes it worst?!? Oh God dont wait so long to updaten again, the suspense is killing me! ;-)
Author's Response: Thanks!! Sorry, I'll try not to!
