Date: 03/23/14 12:23 am Title: Chapter 9: AJ
So this is where I start going all Nancy Drew. Brian's behavior leads me to think he might know more about the situation concerning Nick then he is letting on. Maybe he was aware Nick was in some kind of trouble? Maybe he's the one that was in trouble and Nick got in trouble trying to bail him out? Maybe that trouble has to do with Leighanne? It all comes back to Leighanne. lol I loved the little moment AJ had with Nacho and I also am enjoying how insightful you are making AJ in this story. Looking forward to see how things unfold.
Author's Response: I used to love Nancy Drew books when I was a kid!! Every girl has an inner Nancy as far as I'm concerned. :) I'm loving all of your speculation about Brian. I find it really interesting to see how different people are interpreting all of the little plot elements. You'll have to wait and see how it all plays out. LOL - I'm glad that you liked the Nacho comments.
Date: 03/22/14 02:21 am Title: Chapter 8: Howie
You did a great job with all the procedural information in this chapter. Writing the detectives and their questions. Yes, I still firmly believe by the time they ID the body, we'll find out it's not Nick in the morgue which will lead to the suspense element of your story, but that's just how my brain works. It seems like Lauren holds the key to the mystery. Let's just say Leighanne did it and call it a day! LOL I'm glad I'm a bit behind so this way I'm not left waiting for an update! Great job!
Author's Response: "Let's just say Leighanne did it and call it a day!" - LOL - I died at that comment!! I'm happy that the bit with the detectives came across as believable. Having never been questioned by the police, I wasn't sure how the situation would play out. I borrowed a lot from Criminal Minds. :)
Date: 03/21/14 06:30 am Title: Chapter 11: Brian
You know, when I dealt with losing my mom in 2012, my cousin had me for a little bit actually laughing. And then when grief took over again as I'd known it would, I felt guilty. I sort of got the vibe AJ did when Kevin brought them back to the reality of things. Poor Brian, this is hardest for him. But that's because I think besides Nick/Kevin, he and Nick had the closest bond at one point. And that sort of thing never fully dies.
Love the message he came up with too. So sad yet sweet.
Author's Response: I'm sorry to hear that you lost your mom. I can't even begin to imagine what that must have been like for you. I think everyone feels a little bit guilty when they find themselves having a good time after someone close to them has passed. AJ was definitely feeling that way when Kevin broke up their good time.
Date: 03/21/14 03:18 am Title: Chapter 11: Brian
Damn you!!! You made me cry!!! AGAIN!! I know for a fact, I seriously could NOT take it if this ever happened in real life. Just the way stories like this effect me when I read them and they aren't real. I was rolling at them singing "Talk Dirty To Me"..lol LOVE that song! But the message...THAT was perfection. VERY well done.
Author's Response: Sorry!! I sincerely apologize for making you cry. Although, I'm pumped that the story is good enough to evoke some emotion. I turn that song up every time that it comes on in the car!! I can't take all of the credit for the message as I "borrowed" it from Brian's solo CD. :)
Date: 03/21/14 01:32 am Title: Chapter 11: Brian
Glad you updated so quickly! It was good to see the three guys having a little fun until Kevin put the kibosh on it thinking it was inappropriate. ...
I'm wondering if the website post of Nick's death may be a little premature because no one has officially identified the body yet (I'm hoping there's a been a mistake lol).
Looking forward to what you have up your sleeve....
Author's Response: I figured that they deserved to have some fun at least for a little while. Of course Kevin was the one to ruin it ... always the serious one. It seems as though quite a few people are hoping there's been a mistake (in terms of Nick). You'll find out soon enough!
Date: 03/19/14 11:45 am Title: Chapter 10: Kevin
Wonderful!! I am so excited for your chapter updates. thank you thank you for updating! :D Kevin do have a point with his annalyzing. Where is Lauren really? I can't wait to read the chapters to come. thank you very much for writing! :)
Author's Response: You're so welcome!! I'm thrilled that you look forward to the updates. The next chapter is posted. You will find out Lauren's whereabouts soon ...
Date: 03/19/14 05:49 am Title: Chapter 10: Kevin
I am starting to think Kevin is onto something, I love the boys playing detective. I love how the wives are helping each other and trying to help their husbands (except Leighanne). It seems very real.
In the previous chapter I enjoyed Brian and AJ and the fact AJ feels like he doesn't really know Brian as well as he thought.
Author's Response: Kevin's a pretty smart guy. You may be surprised when you find out if his theory is correct or not. I love the "ARok" pairing. It's so much fun to write the two of them together. There will definitely be more of the two of them hashing things out as the story moves along.
Date: 03/19/14 04:30 am Title: Chapter 10: Kevin
I love how you've painted Howie. Always the ever lover peacemaker. I hope Kevin doesn't try to do it all on his own. He should take Kristen's advice and ask for help. What are the guys up to now downstairs. What a rude awakening haha. Sounds like my neighbors, blaring music early in the am. Looking forward to the next update
Author's Response: I'm so glad that you liked my portrayal of Howie. I find him very hard to write. You know Kevin ... he's stubborn. I agree that he needs to take his wife's advice in this situation though. Ugh!! Loud/rude neighbours are the WORST!! I've been there and done that before.
Date: 03/19/14 03:25 am Title: Chapter 10: Kevin
I love the way you write the interactions between the guys and their wives, it comes across very real!
I really wanna know what is going on with Lauren! hopefully we find out soon!!
Can't wait for the next chapter!
Author's Response: Thanks! I'm trying to make each other of their relationships come across with their own "personality". The mystery involving Lauren will be revealed in the next few chapters ... I promise. :)
Date: 03/19/14 01:47 am Title: Chapter 10: Kevin
Good start with Kevin & Howie talking out their theories & coming to terms about whats happened to Nick. LOL on the massive pizza boxes and smiles on AJ &Brian's faces.
Love the Kevin/Kristin interaction. You portrayed the conversation like it should be between a husband & wife in a time of anguish. Seemed realistic.
Anxious to read more!
Author's Response: Thanks so much for all of the positive comments. I'm so glad that you enjoyed so many aspects of this chapter. I feel like Kevin and Kristin have a really solid relationship; the type where neither one of them ever has to say very much in order to get their point across.
Date: 03/18/14 06:39 am Title: Chapter 9: AJ
I'm with AJ, I want to know how Brian's changed. :) Though I have no doubt you'll carry off the differences realistically. Another great chapter.
Author's Response: Thanks! I will be doing a little re-working of Brian's character as the story goes on. I'm tired of him being a "goody-goody" -- it's time to shake Brian up a little bit. I won't go crazy though, just a few little changes here and there.
Date: 03/16/14 08:34 pm Title: Chapter 7: Brian
This was in interesting chapter.It was nice seeing the chemistry all four of them had and poor Nacho, It's a good thing they showed up at the house because who knows how long that poor dog would end up being all alone. It bothered me that they paused to read the song lyrics and actually thought about recording them with Nick's vocals while the poor guy is still laying dead in the morgue (supposedly) I'm still not convinced he's in the morgue. I'm glad you challenged yourself to write Howie more into this one. It's so funny that so many of us have a hard time writing in his POV. I agree with you about him being a little too calm sometimes. I am sure he's blown up like that more than once. I believe he has a hothead gene in that body somewhere. on a comical note...It took me a few tries staring at the code with my American eyes to get Brian's birthday I was like "He was born July 50th? What?" lmao
Author's Response: That's too funny about your difficulty reading the date! I didn't even think about it not being in American form! Although, I'm sure that Nick would have used American form since he is American. Oooops! It's interesting that you're the only person who mentioned the song lyrics. I thought more people would have shared your reaction: "WTF are they doing? Nick is dead!" I thoroughly enjoy the fact that you think that Nick may not be in the morgue. I hope to have an update up soon!
Date: 03/16/14 03:32 pm Title: Chapter 1: AJ
Oh please keep on updating!! i am so thrilled to see the recent chapter you have placed. :D and once again I am very excited for the next. you are a great author. :)
Author's Response: Thanks so much for the feedback! I hope to have another chapter up shortly. :)
Date: 03/15/14 11:11 pm Title: Chapter 9: AJ
"Kevin wants KFC. "
"Perfect, we'll get pizza."
That part made me laugh. AJ would be a dink like that....
Love the chapter & the heated argument amongst the two cousins adding to the tension that is
already in Nick's house.
Author's Response: Hahahaha! I'm glad that you enjoyed that bit. It totally seemed like something AJ would do. Priceless!
Date: 03/15/14 10:02 pm Title: Chapter 9: AJ
Dang. Kentucky cousins fighting. Couple of stubborn dudes. I liked the scene though. Poor Nacho hehe.
AJ is such a good friend though. Great update.
Author's Response: LOL - You KNOW that Brian and Kevin must fight it out at least once in a while! AJ was the saving grace for Brian in this chapter. I love their relationship!
