Annnd I am finally all caught up! I can't beleive I was so behind, especially at such a pivotal point in the story! But anyway.. I love Quinn and Nick together. They are both so worried about getting hurt by the other, and it's kind of endearing in a way. I'm glad Quinn finally admitted how she was feeling, hopefully this will help hers and Nick's relationship move forward. (Without any interference from lame ex boyfriends who shall remain nameless... or not JAKE!) LOL but yeah. Man, I am so into this now. You are doing a great job Darby! You are definitely an inspiration to me :)

Author's Response: You are caught up!  WHOOT!  I didn't realize you were so far behind...and this is kind of the big stuff going down too, odd that you were MIA during this but I am glad you are back.  You are so right, they are so scared to get hurt, you would think that it was because they had no experience with relationships, but it is really quite the contrary, these are two people that have a long rap sheet of interactions with the opposite sex - which may even make it worse.  They have both been hurt or hurt someone else so badly that they are terrifed to have it happen to them again.  And, they are taking totally opposite approaches.  After dragging his feet, Nick decided to just jump right in and Quinn's toe is barely dipping into the water.  There is quite a bit more to come, lots of outside influences that will test them, so stay tuned!  Thanks for the compliment...you are sweet, my friend!  Now it's your turn to update!  Hugs!

Aww Nick's falling for her, and admitting it! Of course he would be, she's exactly his type (as he said) so it was bound to happen eventually. Woohoo! But I can see this causing a bit of trouble in the future. There should be a fair bit of drama up ahead. Great update! :)

Author's Response: All true...drama? Who me, create drama? Never!!!

You ended it with a column! LOVE! What a very fitting and perfect ending to this story. I am so happy that Nick and Quinn were able to work through their issues and come out happy, together and in love. I know this is not the ending you had planned, and while I loved the other one, I think that this one fits so well. Congrats again on sticking it out and finishing the story, Darby! You did a great job with it. I am so happy that through our writing we've become friends :o) Can't wait for your next one! Hugs!

Author's Response:

Of course it ended with a column...that was a given!!!  I totally changed the ending, and you know, I think that was my big hold up on finishing because after everything, I think Nick and Quinn deserved a happy ending!!!  Thanks for everything!!!

Quinn's rules of engagement amused me a great deal. But she seems to still be thinking about Nick a lot, I wonder what'll happen when they bump into each other again? I also wonder what Nick's been thinking about her.. hm! Loved it!

Author's Response: Wouldn\'t you still be thinking about him too? LOL.

Okay, so I have to say that I absolutely adore the articles that you put in here. They're sassy, hilarious and cute. And Nick is absolutely delicious in this story. You portray him really well, I can see him being a lot like this in real life. Great job girlie! Can't wait for the next update :D

Author's Response: Thank you, thank you, thank you! I am trying!!! I appreciate the feedback, means a lot, especially coming from a fellow writer...

Awww him text messaging him her was freaking adorable! Hmm, do I detect a hint of jealously there, Nick? LOL. I loved her blog entry, you always write them so well! Chivalry definitely is not dead! This chapter certainly did not disappoint. Fantastic job!! Can't wait for the next one :)

Author's Response: Hahaha...thanks! The blogs are fun to write, kind of a way for Quinn to just ramble on and on, and for the writer to get random thoughts out of her head :o)

Oooh so they're going to meet up in Dallas! That should be fun lol. And Nick is slowly becoming more and more attracted to her. I can see this being a problem as Quinn of course strictly wants to keep things casual.. oh and the blog was so sad :( That really sucks about Quinn's mom. Great job with this chapter (as always!), I can't wait for the next one!

Author's Response: It might be fun :o)...you never know! At this point, anything can happen, I have lots of options wide open! I had alluded to her mom here and there, but it was time to go into a little more detail, you know me, subtle hints in there of possible things to come. Thanks for the great feedback, girlie!