Reviewer: rebellious_one Signed [Report This]
Date: 04/30/08 08:51 am Title: Chapter 5

Wow... this chapter got me misty eyed here. I saw my life in words... which is eerie. I may not have gone through heart ailments or whatever, but with the way you wrote how the parents were skeptic on seeing Brian, and how Brian cried out for help... it brought back memories for me. I remember when my father was in the hospital for an accident, and I couldn't bring myself up to see him. I didn't want to see how different he looked, didn't want to see how death was looming somewhere near him. You explained the feelings so vividly, and it brought me back to how I felt when I was visiting my father in the hospital. Now, with the whole thing of Brian crying out to Jackie, saying how much he hurt and how he didn't want to be in pain anymore... reminded me of how I was when I was in the hospital recently. The pain was unbearable, and I just remember crying out to my mom, asking her... begging her to take away the pain I was feeling, as she stood there watching me helplessly. You see, this chapter brought back many memories for me, and it was as if I was in this story (minus the heart failure going) Gosh, this is sooo sad... I'm wiping tears away as I type this review, lol. *goes on to read chapter 6*

Author's Response: Wow...all I can say is wow. I don't think I've ever gotten such a response like that before. But thank you I think? I can completely relate to you when it comes to your father in the hospital. About four years ago my dad was involved in a horrible car accident over in Tennessee. Mom and I got the call that evening, hopped in the car, and drove all night from Missouri to Tennessee to see him. Those 10 hours of driving were horrible because we didn't know what was going to happen. And when we finally got to the hospital it was so hard going into the room to see him. Then before they took him in for surgery he was telling me how thirsty he was and near begging me to get him some water but they wouldn't allow him to have any and I had to sit there telling him no that he wasn't allowed to have any right then. It was so weird and heartbreaking because it was like he had been reduced to a small child. Thanks for the review though Reb! I appreciate it! Can't wait to see what else you have to say! [Ashley]

Reviewer: Sweet18_2003 Anonymous [Report This]
Date: 04/24/07 07:58 pm Title: Chapter 5

I like Dr. Henrich! He's so good with Baylee! Poor Brian though. He knows whats happening to him an just...as to be expected, seems to be somewhat in denial, somewhat shocked and just... :( Now if Leigh would start being a good wife and answering her damned phone! Her hubby needs her, and Baylee will soon too!

Author's Response: Yeah, Dr. Henrich is pretty cool. I was kinda torn between his demeanor. Whether I should make him a great doctor, but a total asshole (ya know...like Dr. House on tv?) or if I should make him like he is now? I like the demeanor I went with. And yes poor Brian. I believe Leighanne will answer her phone soon! Thanks for the review! [Ashley]