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WHY did it take me so long to read this? I really have no clue. Sorry Zetti. Blimey, get smack bang in with the drama, why don't you? LOL. Poor Rob! Awww, Nic. Somebody give her a hug, please!!! <3 Grr, Roman! I know you don't like the guy, but this is his son. Maybe not biologically, but he did raise him and he still has the right to know, at least in my opinion. LOL at Angelo bumping stright into Roo. I'd like to think Angelo wasn't making a dig when he said about the children being on his own. I think he was just expressing shock without putting his brain into gear first and realising it could be misinterpreted as a dig. Awww. *Amy's little heart breaks* Roo calling Rob a fighter <3 Loved Nic not being very subtle about wanting Roo to leave them alone a minute. I'm sure Roo would understand though. YET. My little heart is jumping with joy at the possibility of them not divorcing. Mia <3 That whole part is ADORABLE. It's about the four of them, as a family, even if it's not a complete thing at the minute. There still a family, and I adore how you've put that there. Angelo, I <3 you. That's such a parently thing, and I love it. ** I should hope she shouldn't need to say it anyway. None of them should be there, because this isn't something they should be going through, and it breaks my heart that they are. Now I want Rob out of surgery and safe and well, and I want them to try and regain some stability. I don't like them being all sad. (I mean, I do, because I love angst, as you know, but realistically, I'd like them happy ) I'm still undecided on where you're going to take this though. The most obvious way to end it would be to have Rob safe and well and everyone end happily, but I know you ;) and I wouldn't be surprised if you threw a final spanner in the works. LOL. I also realised that, during that, I <3'd Nicole, Roo, Mia and Angelo. LOL. I <3 them all, basically. Another amazing update there, Zetti. Very excited to see where this goes and whether Rob makes it.

Oh no!!!! I love how you repeated her "Don't run!" from an earlier chapter. Amazing continuity. <3 I actually felt a little sorry for Roman there. I know Nicole's doing whatever she thinks is best for her family, but so is Roman. It must be hard for him, as her father, to hear she's forgiven him. He's always going to worry about her, and I love how you're showing that. *Applauds Nicole* I really think that needed to be said. Oh no!!!! ROB!!!! This is not good!!! I hope Rob will be alright! Poor Nicole, she must be terrified now. . I'm keeping everything crossed that everyone ends up OK and happy at the end of this, you know. Until then, I adored that update too. I love cliffhangers too, so the end of that was amazing <3 Really can't wait for the next update

That is such a powerful start to the chapter! Love it. Awwwww <3 Awww at nic and Angelo and LOL at Rob. He's so cute!!! And I love them all. I love how happpy she seems. I'm glad they didn't call her Rosie though. It's a ncie name, but Rosie Rosetta would've been too much. Such a cute image!!! Wow, how times change. It's amazing how much they just have no clue of everything they'll end up going through. I almost wish I could warn them, lol. That was such a nice chapter, Zetti. I know you said it would be just a filler chapter, but I thought it fitted in brilliantly. It makes the drama they're going through at the minute seem even sadder and more awful. It all started off so lovely for them, and now look at them. I'm looking forward to the next chapter. I do hope I'm prepared enough though, since you said it's going to be angst. LOL. Can't wait.

Two updates in one day? You're spoiling us. He's so happy! That's adorable Nicely written! Aww! Too cute! That's so beautifully heartbreakingly angsty! <3 Angelo telling her it's not her fault was so powerful, beautiful and sad. "I forgive you but I don't trust you yet" such an amazingly powerful thing for her to say. :(. OMG. That's so sad :'( ‘Me neither’ This is what I meant when I said I love Angst. Something that's dramatic and honest, and sometimes sad, but they're talking it through together. That's what I love as a reader <3 Again that's so heartbreaking. Poor Nicole. Awww, and to be talking about it must be breaking their hearts all over again. :'( Again perfect. I love, love, love how you've addressed that, whilst she doesn't trust him yet, she forgives him, and he's having trouble forgiving himself. It's such an amazing conflict of emotions between them. Awwww <3 I'm so, so glad they've talked and, whilst it's a horrible situation, it's a fabulous and powerful twist to find out, as the reader, the reason Angelo turned to alcohol. I still don't think anything ever is an excuse for violence, but you've put a twist on the reason why that, for me personally, is enough to forgive Angelo myself. They must have both been so thrown and messed up by the experience, and no doubt feeling pretty animated during the whole experience. I'm so gutted for them both. I'm glad they're interacting again, and I think this chapter, in a way, proves that - although they've all meant well - Roman, Roo and any others involvement or attempts to keep them from interacting haven't helped at all. Nic and Angelo needed to talk, just the two of them. Now they've done that, I hope they can convince others to let them work through this between them. They don't need to tell them specifically what happened, but they need to do something to let them know that, whether they like it or not, they (Nic and Angelo) need to be able to deal with something between the two of them. No doubt such a huge, sad, experience is affecting not only them but Rob and Mia too, and Nic and Angelo are the ones that have to be strong for them. I do hope, somehow, the 4 of them can find stability as a family and get through the whole thing as best they can, even if Nic and Angelo don't necessarily reunite at some point. OMG, I practically wrote an essay. Sorry Zetti. This is what happens whe you post such amazing updates. I loved that chapter so much, and I'm now even more excited (if that's possible)to read the rest, even if there is more drama ahead.

I should clarify more..... I do love angst..... but I need happy endings! . I can take as much angst along the way as I have too, because it makes interesting reading, but happy endings FTW! Awww, I love how she's still protecting the kids first. It's so beautiful. See?? I can understand why she said it. She's probably very confused, and thinking about the children. I think it'd be perfectly natural for her initial reaction to be that it can't happen again. Perfect. She's sheilding Rob from a situation he doesn't need to be faced with, at least until Nic sorts things out herself first. I <3 her! and her love for the children. Roman should really be careful though. Angelo wont be best pleased at Roman's interference if it paints him badly, and I'm not sure Nicole would appreciate it, either, even if she knows he's only doing it because he loves her. Yeh, punch him in the face, Roman, That'll help. I hope Nicole gives them both a good talking to. Something tells me this isn't going to impress her much. Another fabulous update, Zetti. So glad for that showdown.

That makes me sad and happy. Happy because I love angst. I can't help it, I just do. Sad because I want them to eb happy, OKAY? I'm easily pleased obviously. Anyway, I can't wait for the next chapter.

YEY! New chapter!!! <3 Aww, Roman. I feel sorry for him too. It must be so hard for him, not being able to protect her when he felt he should have. I just adore how he's all about her safety. Nostalgic happy memories!!! I loves them! The image of Rob in his suit and Roo carrying him, and Nicole in her dress and it's all so adorable!!! That whole part is just amazing. One of my favourite things in the world is watching the rain through the window. It sounds crazy, but I love it. So to read that is lovely I love the contrast between Angelo's life then and the complicated mess it is now. *Tingles* again. Aww, that sort of made me laugh, with the image of Nicole cocking her head. LOL. They're so awkward, yet it's adorable and intuiging all in one. No, this may not be a good idea, but Nicole made that decision, and I doubt she'd offer that is she wasn't certain. It's wondering where to draw the line between sleeping together and sleeping together, and I love how you've addressed that. Awkward! I know I should be wary, and I am, and it's kind of worrying, but...... AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW. <3 That is all. Oh no. Something tells me this isn't going to end well. I don't like the possibility of Roman using his fists. I know he's looking out for Nicole and that's adorable, but he should trust her to know what she's doing. What he could see when he walks in there may just result in carnage. Now I'm VERY excited for the next chapter. Another amazing update, Zetti!!

Zetti, thank you. So sweet. Thanks Zoe, Carina and Lesley QA, thank you again. I don't know why I've been making them so bright, and then I don't realise until I look back at them and they almost blind me. LOL. I do appreciate the comment so much. (I feel sorry for you regarding Jazz/Roman. I've had many couple that don't leave the dock, and it sucks. LOL.) I've confused myself as to where I'm up to, because all the icons are saved in various PB albums. LOL. I think these are the ones I haven't yet posted. I apologise if any have been posted before. (OK, that last one was more just me wanting an icon that feautured all my fave couples for possible future use. That's not say nobody can use it if they wish, but I think it's unlikely there's anyone else here that rates those 4 couples hugely )

Pembie, thank god, I though it was just me. LOL. That may very well have been my favourite chapter so far. Awww. Here I go again, being a broken record: Awesome line!!! So powerful. She's the one physically being strong, but not necessarily feeling it on the inside, and Angelo's the one falling apart for everyone to see. That's such an amazing contrast to put in there. I love how you're writing this from so many different angles in terms of the relationships between them all. That line shows how very much this is about Nicole and Angelo's relationship, as much as, if not more, it's about the relationships with the children. I kind of hope not. I'm still wary, and it's always a worry that something like this could happen again, but I hate the thought of them never getting through it. OK, I love how you put that part about him feeling like a fraud. Amazing. *Tingles* Gah, you're killing me here. LOL. Awww. I don't even think she just needed a hug, I think she needed a hug from Angelo specifically. That's so sweet. It's says a lot that she still feels safe with him around. I love how not at all black and white this situation is. Perfectly written. Maybe, indeed. I'd like to think so, but only so long as Nicole is 100% ready to go there again. Honestly, Zetti, I adored that chapter so, so much. Don't get me wrong, I do love all the other characters and interaction in this, but the sole Nic/Angelo moments are my favourite. I'm so excited to see where this is going to go.

Thank you Zetti, Carina, Dingo, QA (I agree, It's a little too light for me too. I didn't realise how bright they were until they were all posted at once. LOL.), Zoe and Sabrina. You're all amazing I have more Jesse & Josie icons (I think I need to move on. ) and 2 Jazz/Miles (Again, I need to move on. I obviously have a thing for ships that just don't work out )

Aww, I love how Roo so obviously wants to protect Nicole too, so sweet. Look at Nicole, thinking of warning Angelo. Bless her!!! That's just adorable. Roo and Nic's relationship is so precious. I think that's right. Roo interfering wouldn't help matters, given that she has emotional connections to everyone. I just adore motherly!nicole. Perfect line! I think it sums up Roman's anger and hurt perfectly. Dad's are just like that too. Awww. Such an amazing line to end the chapter on. I'm quite excited for the prospect of an eventual Roman/Angelo showdown (if we get one.). Another fab update Zetti

Firstly, I hope you're feeling somewhat better now Zetti. *hugs* Extremely glad to see you back I like that, how Roo doesn't want to hide it from him. That's quite sweet. I know I say this a lot, but again, it's one of those lines that is so well written. I love how strong the connection must be for Roman to be able to tell from her face that he doesn't know the truth. So dramatic and fabulous! I love Roman's "Don't say it", because it's such an easy quote to actually hear somebody say in this sort of situation. That just sums it all up. Angelo does dote on them all, which is why it's so difficult to understand. It's one thing to know that he's sorry and regrets it, but it's still sad to try and fugure out how and why he could do that. I think that's one of the reasons I'm so unsure of where I want Nic and Angelo to end up, relationship wise. That final line is also beautiful. I adore the way you called Nic his baby girl. It's so sweet and..... Father-ish. Another fab update Zetti. Loved how it was a Roo/Roman chapter. So glad you're back.

Thank you Lesley, Zetti and Zoe I may have to stop soon, I can't seem to find caps I haven't yet used LOL.

That's not really how it was though. She didn't make a false promise. They made an arrangement. Even once they returned, Nicole had the doubts about whether it would work out, particularly given Sid's initial reaction, and Marilyn kept insisting it's fine. The longer that carried on, the longer Nicole probably felt quite uncertain, yet she was still the one that was carrying the baby. As for Marilyn deserving the baby more, may I ask why you think that? Is it because Marilyn's sadly lost a child before? That's hardly a reason for somebody to "deserve" a child more than somebody else. Nicole can't help the fact Marilyn has been through that. As for Nicole never wanting the baby, that's not entirely true. She didn't want the baby to begin with (and I agree with Miranda, that may well have been just the initital reaction to the out-of-the-blue, unexpected, shock turn her life took with pretty much no warning.) but, at the very least, that may have only been a few weeks. We don't know exactly how long before Nicole made the confession to Angelo she realised herself she wanted to keep it. It may have been that she'd known for a while she felt something, but she didn't want to say anything until she knew for certain how she felt (and she sounded pretty certain when she told Angelo.)

Welcome back, lovely!!! You've been missed. So glad you're out of hospital, but take it easy and look after yourself. .

Thank you Zoe and Carina. I have more (I can't seem to stop at the minute, sorry.)

Thank you so much Carina.

Part 3: ...That's it. Actually, it's not. There's two more, but they wont fit, and I'm not just posting them alone. So they can wait until I make more

Part 2:

EXTREMELY Large update on the way. Part 1:

Awww, I wondered what was going on with this. I've been practically holding my breath. So sorry to hear Zetti is ill and, if she doesn't see this, let her know I hope she's better soon, please? and that I'm very much looking forward to the next update, whenever it shall be, but to focus on getting better soon first

So many fabulous updates, Jen. Your colouring is flawless, as per usual

Thank you Carina and Zoe. I made a few more, but there weren't loads, so I just added them to the last update

Very heavy rain is throwing down in a bucket load. Has been for over half an hour. Temperature is still 16°C though. (I love it when it rains like this. Call me strange, but I find it so relaxing to watch. )

Thank you Laura, Carina (I know, Parallel Universe indeed ), Lesley, Zetti (), Zoe and Sabrina. Now I DO have Nic/Angelo ones. I'm still kinda undecided on these, but I was experimenting with a tool I found in picnik. They may seem awful.