Date: 04/24/14 09:29 am Title: Chapter 18: Nick
I am not sure what to think about their bodyguards but something tells me I should be suspicious. Or perhaps its just me being hopeful LOL. Poor AJ with no social media for a while, he will go crazy. i cannot imagine having no contact with anyone and going into hiding knowing someone is out to kill you.
Author's Response: Suspicious? Of Joey and Tony?? Hmmmmmm ... interesting ... I don't know if I would be able to cut myself off. I have an unhealthy attachment to my phone. However, if it was a life or death situation, I guess I wouldn't really have much choice.
Date: 04/24/14 09:24 am Title: Chapter 17: Howie
I hate that I am taking glee in the fact all of them are in danger, but that just threw a wrench in it. I can't wait to see what else you've cooked up :)
Author's Response: I think most people who are reading are thrilled that all of them are now in danger. It would be weird if you WEREN'T thrilled!! LOL
Date: 04/24/14 08:44 am Title: Chapter 16: Brian
This was a very sweet Frick and Frack chapter. As I have said, I LIVE for these :))) this seemed real to me because Nick and Brian do seem to be closer again in real life as well, so it kind of makes sense because Nick is more mature now. I love how you write these two. Amazing job.
Author's Response: I also LIVE for Frick and Frack moments! *sigh* I just love those two together. It warms my heart when I see them getting close again in real life. I'm glad that you appreciate my portrayal of them both.
Date: 04/23/14 12:19 pm Title: Chapter 19: AJ
please update soon!!!!
Author's Response: The next chapter has been posted. It's so nice to know that you're reading and enjoying the story. I hope to hear more from you as things move along!
Date: 04/22/14 12:38 am Title: Chapter 19: AJ
Oh Howie, you're plan to hear Leigh's voice backfired, lol. They are so naughty not listening to what they were told by calling a wife.... Unless, it helps later because ... Crooked cops? Lol. I'm still trying to figure out who's the bad guy(s) here. Jane Carter is? Hehehe. Kidding! Great update as usual.
Author's Response: Bah!! Jane Carter!!! - LOVED that comment! A lot of people seem to be convinced that it's a crooked cop situation. I guess you'll just have to wait and see.
Date: 04/22/14 12:05 am Title: Chapter 19: AJ
I have a feeling that someone IS going to know about the call and it will cause problems. Hope for an update soon, I loved this chapter. Great job!
Author's Response: Tisk, tisk ... the boys should have listened to the police.
Date: 04/22/14 12:00 am Title: Chapter 18: Nick
Lol loved that last little part. Nice touch of humor there. And hey! I was kinda right about the whole witness protection thing! Woo hoo I am good.
Author's Response: Yes, you were right about the "witness protection" to an extent. I have to throw some humour in every once in a while or else I'll become too depressed! Some parts of this story are too "heavy". :P
Date: 04/21/14 11:55 pm Title: Chapter 17: Howie
I wondered if it would be the entire band. In a sick way I am glad it is, so curious to see how you will continue this. I loved the chapter so great job. Maybe they will go into the witness protection program and a dirty cop will rat them out? Lol, anywho glad I got time to come on and catch up on my reading. Off to the next chapter!
Author's Response: It's good to know that you are still around and that you're still keeping up with the story. I figured that you would start enjoying it more now that Nick is alive. :) I love how everyone is speculating about dirty cops. Have I given everyone that impression??
Date: 04/18/14 10:56 am Title: Chapter 18: Nick
I love that you have Kevin and Nick driving together. I was hoping for this and actually said YAY! because Nothing makes me happier than Kevin and Nick bondage...well bonding...bondage sounded just...wrong! LOL Anyway - I'm starting to think the 'cops' might be the bad guys in this. It's kind of odd that they would separate the guys from the wives because you would think the killer would use the wives to bring out the guys from hiding. (hopefully starting with the decapitation of Leighanne) It would make more sense to have the families go right into hiding along with the guys to keep tham all safe, so something doesn't quite feel right about that whole scenario plus how quickly they were asked to leave etc... And poor Nacho! Why can't we pack him up and take him along? Great update and I'm all caught up again! Woot!
Author's Response: You are indeed all caught up. (I just posted the next chapter. I meant to post it last week but life has been crazy with work and the Easter holiday.) Anyways, I'm thrilled that you are loving the idea of Nick and Kevin riding together. I have to admit that I was not the biggest Kevin fan during my early years in the fandom, but he has grown on me during the past year or so. I think it's because he left and I realized how lacking the group was without him. On a completely unrelated note, your decapitation comment made me LOL!! Do I sense a bit of dislike?? ;) I seriously enjoy all of the speculation that has been flying about surrounding who the "bad guys" might be. I love hearing what everyone is thinking!
Date: 04/15/14 02:17 pm Title: Chapter 17: Howie
Another great update. I love the idea of them all being in danger & having to lie to their families to keep themselves safe. That just means more brotherly bonding for me! Always a bonus! lol
Author's Response: There will be so much brotherly bonding coming up that you won't know what to do with all of it! LOL Thanks for all of your consistent feedback!! The main part of this story is just beginning so hopefully you will continue to read.
Date: 04/14/14 01:44 pm Title: Chapter 18: Nick
This definitely got the plot moving along…. lots of implications I can see to what is happening right now. For instance, the detectives' stipulation of how to split up the guys, the no contacting families--it all seems like plausible precautions, but with the potential to go terribly wrong. Which is what I assume will happen, since this is a story. ;)
I thought the characterizations continue to be great; the only thing I wondered about is Brian's easy acquiescence to being separated from Nick. I definitely wonder what is going to happen during this drive to the safehouse. Conversations, losing people… I'm not ruling anything out.
Hope you'll post more soon!
Author's Response: I definitely used this chapter to introduce a little bit more of the plot. The next chapter will go back to the relationships between the boys and their thoughts, etc. Everything that has been set up in this chapter DOES have the potential to go horribly wrong, but will it?? LOL - Hopefully, I will be able to keep you guessing for a little bit.
Date: 04/14/14 12:23 am Title: Chapter 18: Nick
I didn't read this initially because I just don't read FF about the boys being dead. I did keep tabs on it just because I felt like maybe he wasn't, and the feeling was correct. I was excited about the prospect of Nick possibly having to go into witness protection, but now it's all of them, that's going to be really interesting. I feel Nick is on to something as far the detectives knowing more than they're letting on. Picking driving arrangements...although I'm thrilled that Nick and Kevin are riding together. I hope it's a long car ride. lol
Author's Response: First, I just want to say thank you so much for keeping track of the story and for giving it a chance! I knew that I was running the risk of turning a lot of people off by presenting the idea that Nick was dead in the first chapter. Thankfully, quite a few people stuck around though! Now that the nasty business of Nick being dead has been cleared up, the real mystery surrounding the whole group can begin. It's so nice to be able to write all of them together. I hope that you continue to read and to enjoy where the story will go.
Date: 04/13/14 08:53 pm Title: Chapter 16: Brian
This was a very "aww" worthy chapter. I admit, I'm not a huge fan of Brian the person because of the things you alluded to when he was apologizing to Nick in this chapter. I would really love for those words to actually come out of his mouth one day. The whole idea of Frick and Frack I've always found lovely though. I think you did an excellent job of showing their relationship along with the jealousy that AJ's presence must sometimes bring.
Author's Response: I, too, would love to hear Brian actually speak those words. Although, I would probably fall on the floor in amazement if he actually said them. I love the whole Frick and Frack element of their relationship. They have seemed to be getting closer again (at least somewhat) during their most recent appearances, and that makes me beyond happy. :)
Date: 04/13/14 03:40 pm Title: Chapter 18: Nick
This is nice! I love the ending where nick & kevin has to be together. But it is saddening that they really will have no contact with their families outside. I can't shake the feeling that somehow the police might be involved, I hope not. cause that'll cause too much trouble but, itll also make the story much more adventurous. also, i feel that they might not be able to reach the safe house, safely. haha! i don't know. XD oh, you got me speculating. haha! this is wonderful. :) Thank you for updating quickly. :)
Author's Response: Sooooo glad that you are speculating about all of the horrible possibilities that might befall the boys. I had to find a way to integrate some "KICK" into this story, so that's part of the reason for having Kevin and Nick ride together. You're the second person to mention that the police might be involved .... hmmmmmmm.
Date: 04/13/14 07:48 am Title: Chapter 17: Howie
I see you have another chapter up already, but I'm behind in reading and reviewing…
First, I really like how you're exploring this jealousy triangle between AJ, Nick and Brian (or just the former two). It seems really plausible, what with Brian having opened up to AJ just before Nick's return and then now, understandably, seeming only to want to be with his best friend. I hope you can use this dynamic to develop the story--perhaps the subplot of Brian's issues at home. It will be interesting to read the next chapter from AJ's pov.
I find your writing from Howie's perspective as the most transparent, by which I mean that you portray his observations as more related to what is happening, and distinct from his own reactions, so he makes an excellent narrator. I appreciated those qualities in this part of the story, with the critical plot developments and so many of the other characters' reactions occurring at once.
Great work! Looking forward to what happens next..
Author's Response: I actually find Howie the most difficult to write. I think that stems from the fact that I don't really know all that much about Howie as a person. He's so quiet and reserved! I tend to use his parts to develop the plot simply because I find it hard to figure out what might be going on in his head. I'm glad that you're appreciating his perspective though. I thoroughly enjoy writing the AJ/Brian/Nick triangle. It will definitely keep going throughout the story and you will get some more glimpses into what Brian is going through at home. Thanks, once again, for such a comprehensive review. I love hearing what you're thinking. :)
