As some boyband member once said, "Sadness is beautiful. Loneliness is tragical." And even though tragical isn't a word, we're gonna go with it because it's true. Justin and Josie are sad, no doubt, but they're far from alone, which is the smile underneath all these tears. That was a beautiful ending to a beautiful story. I think it's the deepest, most heartbreaking, but substantive story I've ever read. I don't know if those were the right words, but it kinda sorta gets my point across. I don't know how you pulled that off, but you did it amazingly. I've never read anything like it, and I probably never will. In fanfiction, it's hard to submerge into something so real and actually make it work. Fatal illness is just so difficult to address without belittling it just for dramatic effect. I think you did a perfect job of relaying the struggles of love, marriage, faith and death while still keeping me entertained and addicted with laughter and smiles. I can't bow down to you enough for creating such a gorgeous masterpiece.

Author's Response: Oh man, I really don't even know what to say to that. I'm extremely humbled by your review, Ashley. I'm glad that you feel that way about my story and from one author to another, I don't even have to tell you how good it feels to have somebody appreciate your work. I'm honored to have you as such a loyal reader and reviewer to this story and all my stories. Thank you, thank you, thank you and thank you again. I really, really appreciate it.

I'm glad Kia is so wise. Just like I said before, he can't let his world end here. He can't let his broken heart keep him from new love that can be just as fulfilling and beautiful. No one will replace Kia, ever. It's just a part of the grieving process. I guess he'll see that one day. Or, at the very least, respect that his wife doesn't want to be the reason for him to stop living his life.

Author's Response: I know! I want him to move on too! You see, ya got me into it! LOL! I love it tho, thanks for the review.

It makes me sad that Kia's death is becoming such a negative ordeal for Justin. I know it's hard. I watched my aunt slip away from our family in the same manner, and she was painfully similar to Kia, which is probably why I'm crying so hard. But I wish that Justin would learn to celebrate her life instead of turning to resentment. I think it would've brightened her last days if she could see some happiness or hope for the future in his eyes. I don't want him to give up on love or on trying to find it again. Kia will be with him forever in his heart, but that doesn't mean he doesn't have room for anyone else in it. I hope he sees the light and shines it on his wife with the short time that she has left. It'd do them both a world of good.

Author's Response: AWWWWWWWWW, that is such a beautiful review. I feel so guilty for writing this story since so many people have lost love ones. I hate making people cry, lol. I feel so damn bad, Ashley :(

I really tried to stop reading that chapter. As soon as the ambulance came into play, I got up and walked out of the room. But my stupid ass had to come back and read more. So... would that be the definition of addictive? I think so. Well, for me, the adjective would be stupid, but this story... yes. Addictive. I can't believe this is happening. I can't believe how real it all feels. I'm still crying over their words. The beautiful, heartbreaking words that just make me feel like I'm some kind of nonexistent presence in the room with them whenever they speak, crying endlessly as they argue over the fight for her life. And why does it hurt so much when I know it's not real? I don't get it... but I love it. I love it.

Author's Response: Aw, well damn, Ashley. All I can say is thank you for being so into it. It means a lot to me that you can feel the story. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

That was freakin' awesome. I don't know what it was about it, but I just loved how Justin forced her to let her emotions out. That was a Closer kinda moment -- another one of my favorite Jude Law movies lol. That Justin, he's a wise man when he's not being a stupid dickhead lol. He took a (literal) hit for the home team so that she'd come back. Awesome. And that song is one of my favorite jams on Get Lifted, so I was just singin' along while she was hittin' him. Yay for laughing and not crying with this chapter! LOL.

Author's Response: LOL! That's my song! It's all church choir-ish, LOL! Yeah, he took that hit alright, ROFL. I was a little angry at a guy when I wrote that. I'm not gonna say any names, but he was an ass, LOL. I'm glad I spared you some tears, that's what I was hoping to do. Thanks for the review.