Date: 03/12/14 05:33 am Title: Chapter 6: Kevin
I like the tad bits of humor you added to this emotion heavy chapter. I guess even the most serious stories need a bit of comic relief, unless I am the only one who thought Kevin's saddness of no one listening to him to be funny
Author's Response: HA! I did actually intend that Kevin part to be funny. I also hoped that Howie's meltdown at the rental counter would garner a few chuckles.
Date: 03/12/14 05:27 am Title: Chapter 5: AJ
Very good chapter. I have been curious of you made Lauren a bad guy in this story and if there will be attacks on the other guys.
Author's Response: Yay!! Good to see that you are back!! You will have to wait and see where Lauren is and what she has been doing. I have a feeling that you will be rather surprised. Would I make her the bad guy??? Hmmmmmmm ....
Date: 03/11/14 01:58 pm Title: Chapter 7: Brian
My emotions! Lol. You have written all of their feelings so well. I can't wait to find out what has happened to Nick. Your stories are always so interesting. Btw.... Where the heck is Lauren?
I am sure all of my questions will be answered sooner or later. Hehe. Keep up the great work!
Author's Response: You're right ... all of your questions will be answered eventually. :P (Although, I'm glad that I'm able to keep you guessing.) Thanks so much for the review and the positive feedback. It's always nice to know that people appreciate my writing as well as the plot.
Date: 03/11/14 04:51 am Title: Chapter 7: Brian
Man this story hurts my heart! I feel myself getting choked up while reading! Can't wait for the next chapter!
Author's Response: My apologies to your heart. Unfortunately, I think that it may suffer a little bit more in the upcoming chapters. Thanks so much for reading!!
Date: 03/11/14 04:06 am Title: Chapter 7: Brian
Great update....way to leave us hanging! I loved the emotions in this chapter and the easiness of being in Nick's house knowing this was some of the last things he had done, unaware of what laid ahead. Looking forward to the next update!
Author's Response: Thanks!! I really wanted to convey the notion that Nick had left his house thinking that he would be coming right back (like we all do everyday). I'm so glad that you picked up on the uneasiness.
Date: 03/09/14 05:36 pm Title: Chapter 4: Howie
Poor Howie. What a horrible way to find out something like that. It's a good thing that those two girls weren't crazy fans because you know how much of a crap shoot that could be. LOL It's nice that they all know. Now I'm curious to see where you are taking this.
Author's Response: I agree; poor Howie!! If those fans had been total nutters it would have been a full-blown Twitter/TMZ disaster for Howie. You may be surprised at the way things eventually turn out.
Date: 03/09/14 04:48 pm Title: Chapter 6: Kevin
I'm glad Kevin met up with Howie so no one has to do this alone, and glad they're all together at Nick's house now. Howie's meltdown at the airport was interesting; I would never expect Howie to react that way! I really wonder what happened to Lauren. I'm suspecting the same thing, that she must be dead, unless she's somehow involved in Nick's death and on the run.
Author's Response: That's why I chose to have him freak out a bit. I feel that Howie is always so predictable ... it was time to shake him up a little bit. Hmmmmm Lauren killed Nick?? Would I go there?? You'll have to wait and see!
Date: 03/09/14 04:42 pm Title: Chapter 5: AJ
Aww, I love that AJ and Brian are driving up together. I've always enjoyed their relationship. Sad about Leighanne, though. And the part where they were talking about the kids not remembering Nick and Nick never turning 80 really got to me! This is heartbreaking, but I love it!!
Author's Response: I'm a total "ARok" fan! Sometimes I enjoy the AJ/Brian relationship more than the Frick/Frack pairing. I intend to build a bit more on both of those relationships as things move along. I'm happy that the bit about the kids got to you. I was hoping to tug at some heartstrings with that part.
Date: 03/09/14 04:33 pm Title: Chapter 4: Howie
That was a really interesting way for Howie to find out; I'm glad you found a way to set his scene apart from the others so it wasn't just more of the same. Poor guy! I'm glad he founds fans who were normal and compassionate instead of crazy.
Author's Response: Thanks so much! That's exactly what I was trying to do; mix things up a little bit. I felt that it would be too redundant if I had Howie sitting at home with his wife and kids when he found out. Thank God for some normal fans!!
Date: 03/09/14 04:27 pm Title: Chapter 3: Brian
Sorry I fell behind on this story! I didn't have much time to read during the week, so I'm catching up! Poor Brian! His reaction was just as heartwrenching to read as I thought it would be. Side note: I love that you had him watching The Walking Dead and Dexter! LOL
Author's Response: No worries!! I'm glad that you're continuing to read! Poor Brian. His reaction was the toughest for me to write. LOL - EVERYONE watches Dexter and The Walking Dead (I figured that Brian should too).
Date: 03/09/14 07:28 am Title: Chapter 6: Kevin
Lmao I died at Ricky Ricardo Howie, that poor lady at the rental place. I also love how Kevin knows they never listen to them but tries anyway. I really wanna get behind what happened and where Lauren is. Good job :).
Author's Response: You'll still have to wait a little while to find out what happened. Sorry!! :P My mom is a massive I Love Lucy fan, so I channeled Ricky Ricardo while I was writing the rental counter bit.
Date: 03/09/14 12:33 am Title: Chapter 3: Brian
What an emotional chapter. I loved all the simple things you added in here like the love of cereal without milk and not being able to finish Dexter before all hell broke loose. I can really tell how much thought you put into how each of the boys would react to this news. Also how Kevin couldn't say the words but I think my favorite line was "‘dead’ seemed reversible and ‘gone’ seemed permanent" I loved that. Great job.
Author's Response: I'm glad that you picked up on that line. I felt like it was pretty poignant. I really wanted the boys' reactions to seem as natural as possible. I'm thrilled that they came across that way. Thanks again for such a thoughtful review!
Date: 03/08/14 11:40 pm Title: Chapter 6: Kevin
I kind of loved Howie making a scene at the rental car counter. It was so out of character for him, yet so real at the same time. You know he must blow up on some level at least occasionally. I mean, we all do. I also liked how you linked Kevin's observations about Howie's behavior back to his sister's death-- made it that much more believable.
Author's Response: You're exactly right; we all blow up at some point. I figured that the stress of the situation, combined with Howie's desire to keep everything bottled up, would be enough to push him over the edge. The poor rental lady just happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Date: 03/08/14 11:40 pm Title: Chapter 1: AJ
God Im loving this story
Author's Response: Yay!! I'm so glad that you're into it. I hope you continue to enjoy it as things move along. :)
Date: 03/08/14 11:35 am Title: Chapter 5: AJ
Whoa at Leighanne not doing a damn thing to comfort Brian. That's wow. And while I (lately lol) have my opinions of her, I could see this scenario playing out if a few circumstances changed. I also love that Kevin told them not to come so obviously they are and he's expecting them most likely LOL.
On the note of the AC forum, yes we're friendly to new members! LOL we mainly talk "shop". Anywho, enjoyed the update per usual. :)
Author's Response: I debated for quite a while about adding that stuff about Leighanne. In the end, I kept the comments because they will add to the way in which I'm intending to present Brian's character as the story goes on. (I know that I will eventually take some flack for altering his "usual" character, but oh well!) It's good to know that you guys are friendly in terms of the forums and that won't bite me! :) LOL
