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Reviewer: mandelyn78753 Signed [Report This]
Date: 08/12/15 10:34 pm Title: Chapter 27: Bad Connection

You know what's funny? My Spanish improved over the years from my mom's angry rants too... Who needs Rosetta stone when you have an angry lil Mexican mom. Hehe

Tsk, tsk.... I didn't realize Ashley had a boyfriend. If it was mentioned earlier, I totally repressed it. If her boyfriend is the UN-sub, that would explain a lot. But what's he got against the guys? Is he jealous too? Is he somehow spying on them? Has he seen Brian and Ashley together? Ashley is going to be a target too now huh?

Oh boy, so many questions.

As I have said before, amazing story. It was a nice alert to receive through email that you updated. Especially since my car wouldn't start after work. Boo! Fiction totally helps your mind get away from everyday problems. I commend fan fiction writers for helping me relieve the stress of everyday life. Thanks a bunch. I don't think you'll ever know how truly grateful I feel.

Author's Response: OMG that's too funny about your mom!! I know absolutely no Spanish. When my parents yelled they just yelled at my in English. HAHA! I hope that you eventually manged to get your car started and that you made it home okay. Car problems are THE WORST and they always seem to happen at the most inopportune times. *sigh* I'm glad that I was able to provide you with a bit of a distraction from your lousy day (after) work. Writing is my escape from everyday life, so I'm happy that reading is yours. :) I'm loving all the questions that you have at the moment. You will have to wait and see if I answer any of them!!

Reviewer: mamogirl Signed [Report This]
Date: 08/12/15 08:47 pm Title: Chapter 27: Bad Connection

"Straight through my heart..."
LOL It just came to mind whne I read about Nick's getting shot (though, during Breathe, it's actually hard to get him still since he always did his "I'm dancing even though it looks like I'm having a seizure").

My bets are still on that Charlie. XD

Author's Response: HAHA! I was also singing that song in my head while I was writing this chapter. Originally, I was going to say that Ashley had decided to have the shooting take place during Straight Through My Heart, but then I remembered that they didn't do that song on the IAWLT tour because Kevin isn't a part of it. Damn! It's actually one of my favourite up-tempo BSB songs. Anyways, I just about died laughing at your seizure comment!! Nick does kind of look like that sometimes ... poor thing. You will have to wait and see if you're right about Charlie!!

Reviewer: delicate_creature Signed [Report This]
Date: 08/12/15 07:47 pm Title: Chapter 1: Online Erotica

I have been reading this from the start and it is amazingly creative and very well written! its like a story within a story! just finished chapter 27 and I really don't want frick and frack to die! you just can't lol I can't wait for more :)

Author's Response: Thanks so much for your kind words!! I'm thrilled that you're enjoying the story and I'm so glad that you took the time to comment. It really means a lot to receive feedback. :) Now, will I let Frick and Frack die?? You'll have to wait and see!!

Reviewer: mamogirl Signed [Report This]
Date: 08/12/15 03:29 pm Title: Chapter 26: The Loser

Dear Howie,
You can try the solo career thing but, I hate to break it down for you, no one will really care about it.
Dear Howie,
it's funny that you think that Brian, Nick and Aj are acting like little kids when, in reality, the only one acting like one is you.
Dear Howie,
do you really believe that you would ever win over Brian? No, like, seriously? lol Frick and Frack are meant to be and you're so gonna be that sorry for the way you acted towards Brian when shit will happen. (And, knowing Brian, he will totally forgive you because he's blaming himself for you feeling hurt and blah.)

Now, it would be funny if Howie is right. But... I don't know, I can't really see Ashely as the unsub. More like working with the unsub, otherwise she wouldn't hesitate when Nick asked her to upload the chapters.

Also, I freaking loved the whole description of how much Brian and Nick loved each other. *_* I just sighed and awed.

Author's Response: Dear Mamogirl, you're awesome!! This review seriously made me lol! I love how you're so passionate about the whole Brian and Nick rekindling their relationship thing. It makes me all warm and fuzzy inside. :)

Reviewer: bjnkha9192 Signed [Report This]
Date: 08/12/15 02:52 am Title: Chapter 26: The Loser

part of me feels bad for Howie the other part is like ha! in your face Howie! no one can get in the middle of that Frick and Frack love LOL

Author's Response: I love how everyone who has been commenting is 100% team Frick and Frack!! HAHA Poor Howie never stood a chance. I mean, he seems like a perfectly nice guy and all, but he doesn't have anything on Brian (at least not as far as Nick is concerned).

Reviewer: mandelyn78753 Signed [Report This]
Date: 08/11/15 10:40 pm Title: Chapter 26: The Loser

The name of the chapter is the loser.... I knew it was coming. Sorry Howie.

They have an advantage though, they know what's coming.... They just have to be on guard and not be total dumb dumbs and not go off on their own. Howie loves Nick so much, you can jump in front of the bullet then, LOL. We don't even know where or the severity of the gun shot yet. Could be a flesh wound.

Even if Brian doesn't have the support of Howie, at least he has a.j. And Nick. Yay. I'm sure he has Kevin too, afterall, they are cousins. Howie could've sat on the floor too and they'd be family. But no, too much pride and blinded by jealousy. I hope he changes his tune before its too late. Tragedy does bring people together. I fear that's the only way he will open his eyes.

I love your updates. The best! So looking forward to the next. The story is progressing well.

Author's Response: Poor Howie. Nobody seems to have any sympathy for him at this point. Although, in all fairness, he's kinda brought it on himself with the way that he's been acting. He needs to get over his jealousy and focus on not being a dumb dumb and avoiding the un-sub. The next update is almost ready to go, so it shouldn't be too much longer of a wait.

Reviewer: mamogirl Signed [Report This]
Date: 08/07/15 01:56 pm Title: Chapter 25: I Missed You

Tell the truth.
Tell that you have written this chapter only for me. LOL Because this chapter is what I would love to read everyday. Basically, Frick and Frack forever and ever.
(I have tons of slash comments but I'll keep them to myself. lol)
You know... just once I would love to read a story where is Nick the one apologizing for their fall out. Because, yes, a lot had to do with Brian getting married BUT... it can't only be his fault (especially with that Nick using drugs, going out with Paris Hilton...), not only because he kinda abandoned Brian when he had surgery. U.U But that's wishful thinking so I will just have to write it myself. lol
Okay, sorry for the rant. XD It just something that bugs me so much. lol
Back to the chapter, I loved Brian's breakdown. He needed it. And Nick needed to hear that Brian isn't perfect.
They needed that night together. (oops XD).
But Nick was wrong. I like Brian they way he is. And I like him more than Nick. So, no, Nick. XD I don't want Brian to change. But he nailed a point: Brian has always put really high standard for himself, like in a way he needed to be perfect to sort of repay the fact that he had been living thanks to a miracle. And it's not like he thought he never did anything worng. I bet it's the contrary, he kinded pushed and punished himself too hard whenever he did a mistake.
No wonder he had that particular problem with his voice.


Now.... you know that everyone is waiting for the chapter when he gets stabbed? LOL

Author's Response: Well, to tell the truth, I wrote this chapter mostly for me!! LOL Buuuuuut I'm so glad that you loved it!! I could also write about Frick and Frack for ever and ever, but you and I might be the only two people who would read it. HAHA It's interesting that Nick is never the one who is apologizing for what happened. I don't think that I had ever considered that before you brought it up. In my mind it was ALWAYS Brian who was responsible for their falling out. However, Brian didn't seem to distance himself from AJ in the same way when AJ went to rehab, etc.. So, perhaps you're on to something. Maybe it really was Nick's fault ... something to think about anyways. FYI, if you were to write that perspective I would totally read it. :) Unfortunately, the next chapter still won't have the stabbing bit that you're waiting for. Sorry!! I need to draw things out just a little bit longer. LOL

Reviewer: bjnkha9192 Signed [Report This]
Date: 08/07/15 01:08 am Title: Chapter 25: I Missed You

I need whoever's chopping onions in here to stop...why can't this happen in real life?

Author's Response: What onions?? *Hides a massive bag of onions behind back* ... I don't know what you're talking about!! LOL I have to agree; why can't it happen in real life?? Wouldn't that be the feel-good moment of Backstreet history?? :P

Reviewer: mandelyn78753 Signed [Report This]
Date: 08/06/15 11:32 pm Title: Chapter 25: I Missed You

Aw, this chapter hits me right in the feels!

Poor Brian, so torn. I do enjoy the rekindling of Nick and Brian's friendship.
I don't want Brian to be a cheater. He needs to let leighanne know what's up, theeeen, he can do all and every woman out there. I am glad Nick caught Brian before he went into the room with Ashley. And omg, was laughing at the cock block all night baby comment. I can sooooo hear Nick saying that.

Excited to see if Brian actually gets to talk to leighanne about his feelings. Or will the stalker/killer get to Brian first? Great update.

Author's Response: Bahahahaha - "He can do all and every woman out there". OMG I was dying when I read that part of your review!! I agree that he shouldn't be a cheater, but stress can cause people to do crazy things. However, I'm pretty sure that if Brian ended up cheating on Leighanne that he would be lynched (or I would be lynched for making him do it)!

Reviewer: Sam_noelle Signed [Report This]
Date: 08/06/15 07:55 pm Title: Chapter 25: I Missed You

Aw, I love a good Brian and Nick reconciliation. It's funny because until the Documentary, I don't think I realized how deep their relationship is. From the time they were inseparable as kids, to being so distanced from each other during that fight, and to see how obviously hurt Nick was and has been by the turn in their closeness. There is a type of relationship there that I have never experienced or seen with anyone else, in a family dynamic, as a friend, even a loved one...it's very interesting. I don't know if any of that made sense. lol Great chapter, I can't wait for more!

Author's Response: Haha - Yes, everything that you said made sense and I totally agree with you! There's nothing that I like more then a good Frick and Frack moment. :P Anyways, I'm so glad that you took the time to leave a comment. It really means a lot to me to know that people are liking the story enough to share their opinion about it. I hope that you continue reading!! :)

Reviewer: mamogirl Signed [Report This]
Date: 07/29/15 02:04 pm Title: Chapter 24: Pickles

Replying to your reply (lol), one of the things that I admire most in Brian is really his attitude, how he Always tries to show the world the good and positive stuff. It's so easy to complain (I do. A lot.) and play the victim card for every bad thing that happens in life. That's why I love Brian. He doesn't. He struggles, yes. And his life isn't perfect.
I mean, I loved the documentary and especially all the interviews. But... they killed me (hearing him saying that he thought about quitting brought me to tears).

Now, back to the chapter.
NICK!!! I swear, you're useless! lol One thing you have to do. One! No, let's think about how Brian won't cheat while he is actually slipping away with the girl. But I love how protective Nick sounded. It's one of the things I love most, reading and writing: Nick as Brian's protector. (Plus, talking about the height and weight difference, Nick can actually be Brian's shield. XD).
And Howie? Just accept that Nick will Always chose Brian. That's life. It's unfair, I know but... there a worse things in the world. Stop acting like a child!

I don't know why (well, I know but I won't share) but I think that the man Ashley is seeing might be our unsub.

Author's Response: If Brian left the group then I seriously don't know if I would be a fan. That's it. End of story. HAHA Now, to the story, Nick is trying his best. I mean, you have to give the guy SOME credit. At least he realized that he messed up. Poor thing. You're so harsh when it comes to Howie!! I LOVE IT! I'm also enjoying hearing your predictions about the unsub. You will have to wait and see if you're right. :P

Reviewer: DampFoxes Signed [Report This]
Date: 07/29/15 12:43 am Title: Chapter 1: Online Erotica

When Kevin kept saying 'why?' I couldn't help but sing "tell me whyyy" in my head haha.
This first chapter is already very entertaining, looking forward to reading on...

Author's Response: Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment!! I really appreciate it. :) I hope that you've continued to read what I've posted so far and that you've enjoyed it. I'm almost done with the next update. Sometimes it takes me a while to post as I have to deal with this stupid thing known as "real life" LOL

Reviewer: mandelyn78753 Signed [Report This]
Date: 07/28/15 10:36 pm Title: Chapter 24: Pickles

Howie is like the attention deprived middle child.... Me and my brother are middle children and he often throws a fricken' tantrum when he feels ignored, well not often... It sort of builds. Heh.

I hear Brian is a total light weight, so him drunk would be a sight to see. He's being real naughty right now. At least through the eyes of drunk Nick. Is the inevitable coming? An affair,a stabbing, some drama??? Love it! Is the security guards in on it? The waitress? She was kind of rude... So now she's a suspect in my eyes. Hehe

Ah, excited for the next update.

Author's Response: Hmmmm interesting thought about Howie. However, if we were to determine the true middle child of the group (based on age) it would be Brian. Weird!! I would pay good money to get drunk with Brian ... just sayin' HAHAHAHA!! I love the fact that you're now suspecting everyone; even the poor waitress! Will Brian cheat?? You will have to wait to find out. I'm almost done with the next chapter.

Reviewer: bjnkha9192 Signed [Report This]
Date: 07/15/15 10:43 pm Title: Chapter 23: Back On Your Leash

wow Howie, jealous much? lol loving it! you're still one of my faves :) can't wait to see what happens next

Author's Response: Howie is having some SERIOUS jealousy issues at the moment!! HAHA Awwww I'm one of your favourites?? That just made me feel all warm and fuzzy inside!! :) Thanks for taking the time to comment. I really appreciate the feedback. Sorry for taking so long to update. I've been beyond busy for the last little bit. :(

Reviewer: mamogirl Signed [Report This]
Date: 07/15/15 02:47 pm Title: Chapter 23: Back On Your Leash

First, I really agree with this line:
For the first time in my life, I was seeing the real Brian; the one with crow’s feet and thinning hair. This was the Brian who was stressed and struggling to keep up the persona of having a perfect life. This was the Brian who so often came across as a self-righteous prick because he was scared of losing his voice, of losing everything in his life that really mattered to him.
This is one of the reason why I adore and love writing Brian because he's such a complicated and affascinated character. Most people tend to stop at the surface and, most of the times, if you see someone happy or who doesn't speak about his problems or the negative stuff, we tend to assume that nothing is really wrong. And I think a lot of times even the Boys themselves didn't realize that there was something wrong with him only because he was still the same Brian, the one happy and focused on making everyone else happy.

Howie.
You're really scaring me here. A sick plot twist would be Howie ending up being the one who is behind all of this, only to take revenge on Brian and making him paying for all the wrongs done to him.
But I don't think that Howie is that clever and smart. lol And I hope he isn't that dick (Nick surely loves to call people "dick"). And boy, Howie, you're gonna feel so guilty when Brian will end up stabbed and seriously hurt.
*hint* let's notice how I used "when" instead than "if". #BrianHasToBeHurt #WeLoveTorturingHim

Author's Response: I'm so happy that we're on the same page when it comes to Brian's character. Too often, I feel as though he's just portrayed as this goofy southern guy without a care in the world. I get that he presents himself as having the perfect life, the perfect wife, the perfect everything, but I really think that he struggles more then he will admit to even himself. I like how he opened up a bit in the documentary. I like seeing the "real" Brian (or at least the most "real" Brian that he's willing to share with the world). Howie as the un-sub would be quite the twist ... I don't know if I could pull that off ... but you will have to wait and see! LOL Thanks so much for the comments (as always). I do apologize for taking so long to update. I've been busy these last few weeks.