Date: 03/18/11 01:48 pm Title: Chapter Thirty Four
And he thought he was doing well at fooling Brian that he knew where they were going. I can understand why Nick would lose his temper like that, it must be so upsetting to think of how he'll end up, but Brian is just trying to do his best for his friend. I'm sure Nick will calm down and be able to talk about it soon though.
Great chapter Rose!!
Author's Response: Sometimes I don't think Nick realizes how well those Boys know him lol. And yeah it needs to be talked about, but as of now all it's doing is reminding him painfully of how everything's gonna end. That and he gets angry easier because of the disease :(. Brian is trying the best he can. *hugs them both* lol. Thanks Steph!
Date: 03/17/11 02:47 am Title: Chapter Thirty Four
Really good chapter, Rose. I understand both Nick's and Brian's sides to their argument, it must be so hard on both of them. I hope Jane continues to act like a human being! Also liked the mention of Japan.
Author's Response: Thanks :). And yeah, as much as I'd love to have them both getting along perfectly over this, it's not realistic. The way this is testing both of them just adds to the strain already there. As for Jane, well, Aaron was her wake up call I'd like to think. Glad you liked the bit about Japan. Nick's the perfect way to sneak something like that in lol.
Date: 03/16/11 07:42 pm Title: Chapter Thirty Four
It's so sad see Nick this way, but I understand him. And I think Brian was doing his best role as a friend, so I understand both situations. Amazing update!!
Author's Response: Exactly :). Brian's awesome, but he's human too. Thanks!
Date: 03/16/11 04:05 am Title: Chapter Thirty Four
YAY! An update :) Great chap. Completely understandable that Nick be angry. And Brian is so patient with him but also human...I think the reactions are very realistic and well written. Especially with Nick really going downhill now. Hope you update soon!
PS-Was that a shoutout to Japan? :)
Author's Response: I know! About time I did huh lol. Thank you, I figure at times it's gotta be frustrating to deal with Nick. Even if Nick has every right to feel angry. (And anger spikes are actually a symptom of Alzheimer's too) So thank you. I hope I update soon too LOL. And good call about Japan, it totally was. :) Nick's the perfect way to do it haha. He has a love affair with that country. :)
Date: 03/15/11 11:27 pm Title: Chapter Thirty Four
Wow, great update. I don't blame Nick for being so angry, it seems like there's always a hint of it somewhere along with frustration. I can almost feel it. I can relate, I know how it feels to be angry and frustrated over things happening with your body that you can't control. No one knows how to react in this situation. There's no "correct" way to handle it, no "correct" way to talk to Nick about any aspect of his Alzheimer's because he's always gonna be mad and frustrated and think it's unfair and whatever else. Everyone has to find their own way to deal with what's happening to Nick. Can't wait for more as always, Rose.
Author's Response: Thanks MA! :). And yes, there definitely is. Partly cause he should feel angry, and part of it is that it's a symptom of Alzheimer's. And you've got it right on the dot, you don't know how to react, handle it, or anything. He's always going to get upset and everyone else is going to have to deal and sometimes they're going to get upset too. Thanks!
Date: 03/08/11 12:02 am Title: Chapter Thirty Three
oh my goodness. i've been crying for the past chapters... oh my goodness... SO SAD!
Author's Response: Awww, I'm sorry, but I'm also very flattered my story affected you enough to make you cry, so thank you!
Date: 03/06/11 05:27 am Title: Chapter Thirty Three
Aww, this chapter was so sad! I love that Jane finally apologized and Nick forgave her, but the second scene, where he thought it was his grandfather's funeral, just broke my heart. :( Poor NMN... Sorry I'm so late reading and reviewing this, ZDR, but you did a beautiful job with it!
Author's Response: I know...:( NMN is getting harder and harder to write. And hey it's okay, life happens! :). Thanks my ZDR partner in crime hehe.
Date: 03/03/11 03:43 am Title: Chapter Thirty Three
aww poor Nick getting confused as to who was dead. At least his whole family knows now so they can move on with their lives and leave Nick in peace, Janes' speech was nice to hear. Good update!
Author's Response: Yes LOL. Eager to get past the Carter clan? Haha. Thanks Mare! :)
Date: 02/28/11 08:06 pm Title: Chapter Thirty Three
I'm one of those annoying people who's reading your story but never takes the time to stop and review. Maybe because english isn't my native language. But this chapter screams for a review. Great job. Well done. This was amazingly well written! I cant wait for the next chapter.
Author's Response: Well I'm happy I finally wrote a chapter to get you to review! hehe. And for someone who's native language isn't English, I gotta say, yours is impressive. I only speak/read English though so I'm impressed by anyone who could learn another. I never could haha. Anyways...(sorry, I ramble) thank you! I really appreciate it. :) I'm happy you've been enjoying the story so far, hopefully I'll write another chapter that screams for a review LOL.
Date: 02/28/11 12:23 pm Title: Chapter Thirty Three
I'm so glad Jane apologised as it was long overdue. I know it doesn't make up for all the shit she's put Nick and the others through, but it's a start that she is even able to see herself as the person in the wrong. The funeral was so so sad though, the way that Nick lost it and thought it was 2011 is just so heartbreaking. I'm glad Kevin and Brian were there with him to reason with him or there would've been a huge scene. Poor Nick :(
Great chapter Rose, loved it!
Author's Response: It really was, and sadly it took Aaron dying to make it happen. It doesn't make up for it, but I feel Nick recognizes the fact she even faced what she's done is the biggest step so it deserved his forgiveness. The funeral itself was SO hard to write. Especially when Nick loses grasp of reality. That wasn't easy, so thank you! *hugs Nick* I put him through so much LOL. Thanks Steph! And yay, you're all caught up!
Date: 02/28/11 12:13 pm Title: Chapter Thirty Two
AJ is right, you can't force someone to do something they aren't willing to do, all you can do is be there f or them when they need it. Aaron was a fuck up and it was no one else's fault but his own.
Author's Response: He is, and he would understand that better than anyone. But of course Nick's guilt is irrational, he loves his family more than most of them deserve so for that he feels responsible. But it makes Nick...Nick lol.
Date: 02/28/11 12:03 pm Title: Chapter Thirty One
Oh god Rose, the reading of the will brought a huge lump to my throat! When he read out that Brian was to be his guardian, that's what did it. I think his mum is such a money grabbing bitch and she doesn't deserve a penny, if she had any decency she'd say something about it, but she hasn't :(
Great chapter!!!
Author's Response: Awwwww! I knew from the beginning Brian would be his guardian and Kevin would be the executor of the estate, I couldn't see it any other way. Brian and Nick just have that bond. And you're right, Jane didn't, but Nick did it because he knew it was the best solution. :(. Jane...well it will take something major. Thanks Steph!
Date: 02/28/11 10:53 am Title: Chapter Thirty Three
Aaaw no :( The disase is getting all of him... I'm glad his mother had apologized. The end of the chapter was so sad! Poor Nick. I love the way you write, it's amazing. While I was reading it, it was like I was there. Please update soon!
Author's Response: Slowly but surely, it had to happen eventually though, sad as it is. Jane needed something big to goad her into into apologizing, sadly Aaron was it. Thank you so much! I always love your reviews. :)
Date: 02/28/11 07:06 am Title: Chapter Thirty Three
OMG. Rose, this was an amazing chap. I love the irony of a beautiful day but such a tragic end to a life. You were so descriptive for the entire funeral/burial scene. Loved the fact that Jane apologized. Hopefully her and Nick can be at peace. The ending killed me. So freakin sad...poor thing being so confused. Thank God the boys and his family were there for him. I really hope you update soon :)
Author's Response: Thank you Sel! Typically I like to be more of a descriptive writer with thoughts and motives of the characters but there's some scenes that need to be described in as much detail as I can manage. This was one of them, so thank you. I needed Jane to apologize, but I also needed something to make it happen. Sadly Aaron was it. :(. The ending was so hard to write, so thank you again. It's one of those moments where I'm actually nervous about a chapter because of that. I want to churn out another chapter by Wednesday, but I make no promises LOL. :)
Date: 02/28/11 06:23 am Title: Chapter Thirty Three
I liked the way you described the funeral, how it was a nice day outside but Nick felt like it should have been raining and bad weather. I feel like that too at funerals when it's nice outside. I'm glad that Jane finally apologized to Nick, it's too bad it had to be under these circumstances but maybe that woman has finally come to her senses and figured out what's really important in life. The last bit where Nick forgot where he was and thought he was at his grandfather's funeral was heartbreaking. I loved how you ended the chapter with him breaking down, it was so fitting since he was trying to be so strong for everyone else. I really liked this chapter, Rose.
Author's Response: I almost wrote it raining but decided it was too cliche, especially in California. All funerals should be rainy though, it feels wrong to be otherwise. I knew Jane from the get go was going to need something major to finally admit she was wrong and apologize. I wrote Aaron the way I did not only because it was realistic given his tendencies now (was so NOT shocked at the rehab news), but to have if I realized I'd need a death to make it happen. It's tragic but sometimes it takes a major loss to finally get your priorities straight. That last bit at the funeral was SO hard. I kept deleting and rewriting and second guessing that part. Eventually I read what I had, realized I was being too anal and stupid about it lol, and went with it. So I'm definitely happy to hear you liked it. Thanks Steph! I love your detailed reviews, I really do, they're such a help at times to see what I'm doing right. :)
