Date: 04/22/11 05:40 pm Title: Chapter Thirty Five
OMG, that was so sad :( From feeling something and suddenly feel other... I hate what is happening to Nick :(
Author's Response: I know :(, thanks for sticking with me though :)
Date: 04/21/11 12:30 am Title: Chapter Thirty Five
It was really interesting to see Nick's progression through this chapter, from depressed to paranoid to angry to just completely in the wrong decade. The last part brought tears to my eyes; it was so sad to see him thinking it was still 1999 and time to get ready for the Millennium tour again... aww. :( Amazing chapter, ZDR!!!
Author's Response: Awwwww I didn't mean to make you teary eyed. *hugs you...hugs Nick...:(* As sad as it is though it's really interesting exploring Nick's progression with the disease. Probably one of my fave parts...if that doesn't sound twisted LOL. Thank you ZDR!
Date: 04/20/11 10:15 am Title: Chapter Thirty Five
Oh no, he's deteriorating fast :( Poor Nick, but Howie handled it well I think. I can't imagine how awful it must be for sufferers and their familes/friends :(
Great update though!!
Author's Response: I know, it can't be easy :(. Thanks Steph!
Date: 04/20/11 12:27 am Title: Chapter Thirty Five
Wow. What a powerful chap! So sad to read about him basically losing his mind. Love that song and you did an awesome job working it in! You capture the paranoia well. And poor Howie and the oher guys for having to witness this. So glad you finally updated...hope you do again soon.
Author's Response: Thanks, trust me its as sad to write it too. :(. Thank you about the song, it came on as I was writing this morning and I knew I needed to work that in. Thanks about the paranoia, I've been reading a case study for my project so I used a lot of stuff from the real life case study and have been working it into Nick. Thanks Sel!
Date: 04/19/11 11:28 pm Title: Chapter Thirty Five
First of all, I think the "real" Nick would kick your ASS for calling him middle aged at 36...lmao!!!!
I can't even imagine what it would be like to see someone you care about, love, go through something like that. I almost feel worse for Howie there than Nick.
Nice job! I've missed this story!!!
Author's Response: LMAO well technically he is at 36! :P. (He probably would though lmao) I dunno who I feel worse for, right now I think it's about even. As Nick's cognitive awareness goes I'll feel worse for the Boys. Because they're the ones who'll be aware, Nick won't be anymore. *hugs my Boys* Thanks Jen!
Date: 04/19/11 10:50 pm Title: Chapter Thirty Five
okay, last review that's not a review. lol I wish I would become a memoryless vegetable so this way i'd have no recollection of this whole collaboration.
Author's Response: LMFAO this is why I love you. :)
Date: 04/19/11 10:38 pm Title: Chapter Thirty Five
Ah man this was one of the saddest ones yet. When he all of a sudden reverted back to teenage Nick I felt sorry for Howie. I think from her on out it will get very sad. I will have Kleenex next time I read. Excellent story. I still think you are one of the best writers out there. Keep it up. And raise hell on the cruise.
MArguerite
Author's Response: Awwww. Yeah the thing about the disease is that time and space become very muddled at times and so the fellas are going to have to learn how to take that in stride. Thanks!
Date: 04/19/11 10:14 pm Title: Chapter Thirty Five
You actually depressed me more by telling me BSB was performing with NKOTB on DWTS. :OP lol
Author's Response: LMFAO! Well you know me, I'm out to depress you. I love that it's worse that they're singing with NKOTB than Nick becoming a memoryless vegatable. :P
Date: 04/19/11 10:10 pm Title: Chapter Thirty Five
aww this was a heartbreaking chapter. Nick's thoughts at the beginning were so sad. I can only imagine that kind of fear. And then the whole thing with Howie. Beautifully done. Thanks for depressing me. lol in a good way though.
Author's Response: I know, I read this case study the other night for a project (I picked Alzheimer's as the subject lol) and it was showing his thoughts and it just made me sad. I incorporated a lot of that into Nick in trying to see what he's trying to face down and deny at the same time. :(. Thanks, Mare. I always worry that it won't come off right when I write this story. I'm glad I depressed you LOL.
Date: 04/19/11 09:08 pm Title: Chapter Thirty Five
Thanks so much for the update. A new aspect to Nick's disease is interesting. This is so well done. Nice REM addition. :) Can't wait for more.
Author's Response: Thanks MA, yeah as the disease progresses the behaviors change and worsen :(. Thank you, I try so hard to keep it as accurate as I can. (Which at times ain't easy). I love REM, lol and the song came on...it fit too well not to include really.
Date: 04/03/11 08:07 pm Title: Chapter Thirty Four
Sorry I'm so late reviewing this chapter, ZDR, but I just wanted to say, awww! :( This chapter started out light-hearted enough; I loved the Frick & Frack banter on the phone. But of course it got sad quickly. I can't blame Nick for reacting the way he did, but Brian's right that they do need to plan ahead for that point that they know they're going to reach sooner or later. I love that he can read Nick so well; Nick didn't have him fooled at all LOL. Poor NMN. Can't wait for more to see how they deal with the nursing home issue.
Author's Response: Awww it's okay! :) I love you anyways. I love squeezing in F&F moments when I can, which isn't so easy at this point in the story :(. I can so see both sides of their reactions and there's just no easy way to do it. I knew Nick would think he'd trick Brian, and that Brian would go with it (till he had to call Nick out on it) because he cares about him. I feel bad for NMN :( yet I can't stop torturing him lmao. Thanks ZDR!
Date: 03/24/11 11:34 pm Title: Chapter Thirty Four
aww, first of all i'm bummed that there was nly one new chapter to read. I thought after being gone for two weeks I would have had two more. LOL
I enjoyed the fight that Brian and Nick had. It seemed very real and natural. I can imagine what a sore subject it would be when it came to homes etc... Great update! Don't forget your next deadline!!
Author's Response: I know, midterms/school projects have been kicking my ass a bit lol. I'm trying to write Undead but after that I'm refocusing on this. One project is on Alzheimer's so that should help inspire me LOL. Thank you about Brian and Nick, I always worry when I have them fight if it seems natural or not lol. So I'm glad it came off that way. And exactly, that can't be an easy thing to discuss. Thanks Mare!
Date: 03/22/11 04:12 am Title: Chapter Thirty Four
this story is just fantastic! so sad too read this. both of their feelings seem very reasonable awe :/
Author's Response: Thank you! I appreciate it! *hands you some tissues* lol
Date: 03/19/11 04:13 pm Title: Chapter Thirty Four
Oh man this made me cry. I hate to see him like this but it is realistic. However please tell me you have a long way to go with it. Especially with the authors notes. MAkes me wonder how it will all end.
MArguerite
Author's Response: Awwww :(. Exactly, there's times this isn't easy to write but I gotta be true to how it is. As for how long...I've got the time frame in my head, not 100% sure about how many chapters are left. But we're getting closer :(. I do know how it'll all end though. Thanks!
Date: 03/19/11 04:10 pm Title: Chapter Twenty Eight
Oh my lord did he ever go out in style. Typical Nick. And you nailed the crazy fans to a tee. Especially the journalist. I bet there are tone like her. You are writing one hell of a story. Keep it up.
Marguerite
Author's Response: I'd like to think he did :). Thank you about the crazy fan bit haha, that was fun to write. And yes, there's some like her out there lmao. ;-). Thank you so much!
