Reviewer: brandy_d Signed
Date: 07/24/08
Title: Chapter 43: Chapter 40 - Naughty or Nice
OK....I must admit, I felt a tinsy bit bad for Shayla in this chapter. It seems to me that she really is trying to make things work with Nick. However, I did want to smack her with her comment about Alyssa gift.
We do Christmas the exact same way at my house. Everyone draws a name and you open a gift from that person on Christmas Eve. It is usually a lot of fun.
I am glad that most of Nicks family made Alyssa feel welcome. I expected Angel to be rude, but it seems as though she doesn't really like anyone.
I was half expecting Shayla to be evesdropping outside Alyssa room when Nick went to see her, and I can't believe that Lyss didn't get pissed about walking in on them.....I found that kind of out of character, but in a good way.
Great Job Mel, although, I hate the long waits, I can't wait to read your updates!!!!
NEXT Chapter Please!!!
Author's Response:
A lot of people felt sympathy for Shayla which is okay lol. I did want to show that she IS hurt and that's going to be the reason why she does and says a lot of things in the future. Her comment about Alyssa's gift was pretty bitchy though lol, I couldn't resist.
That's really cool that you do Christmas Eve that way. My family doesn't give presents out at all on Christmas Eve, but I know a lot od people who do and I wanted to do a lil gift giving this chapter, so I thought that would be a cute idea.
Angel was rude to both Alyssa AND Shayla if you noticed, but remember... She's lost respect for both women after Nick has confided in her. You'll have to keep reading to see if she comes around. And I'm glad that you liked the fact that Alyssa didn't get pissed catching Nick w/ Shayla. The old Alyssa would've flipped out and that would be the end. The now older and wiser Alyssa realizes that in the situation she has no right to tell Nick he can or cannot sleep w/ his wife. Plus I think the ridiculousness of the situation and the fact that Shayla wasn't doing anything for him softened the blow a lot.
Thanks for your review as always Brandy! Thanks for being paitent!