As someone who watched the show {and read the books way, way back a long time ago}, I have to say you did the characters of Mr. and Mrs. Hardy well. Nancy's emotional breakdown was very believable and Frank being the loving, supportive and somewhat helpless husband was top-notch. I also loved the way he felt like he couldn't help her, but suggested that she seek professional advice. In the show, this particular episode was very emotional, and Frank {Parker Stevenson} was not going to give up until he found the woman he truly loved. I just adored the fact that when they got up out of elevator shaft, they embraced each other and wouldn't let go, and then after Rathbone left on the roof of the building, she embraced him again. That's the one thing I adored about their relationship, they couldn't keep their hands off each other.

Did you know that you can watch the show on the Internet?

Hi!

I can't believe I logged in for this. I can't believe that I'm posting a review with so much homework behind me. It's the first Nancy Drew fanfic I'm reviewing. Feel special.

So. First of all, I hate you.

I have a PILE of work to do. Aside from the 20 minute monologue I need to write/learn my heart, I have an 18 paged research paper and novel analysis due January 5th, and I've barely started the 300-paged novel. So tonight I began my research, (don't worry; this DOES have a point) but told myself I would just open a fanfic and read a few paragraphs here and there for every 100 words I wrote.

Well, that went totally down the drain!

I read the first three paragraphs, and down went the research. I was instantly captivated by your amazing introduction. Firstly, I need to say that I've never seen the episode, but your fic doesn't need us to do so. You explained things very well, and I can almost imagine the episode in my mind (and now I intently want to see it!).

Characters were succulent. Joe and Carson, even in the background, were true to themselves and shone in their abscence. But, of course, one of the bests was Frank. I've never read a Hardy Boys novel - I only came across them through a Nancy Drew PC game -, and yet you totally made me fall in love with Frank. He seems to be a pretty amazing guy if he's half as great as what you portrayed him to be. Just the perfect combination of sweetness, attention, and love, all while hiding a man of leadership.

The real star was Nancy. Even through the amazingly OOC situation you put her in (seemingly, nothing mentally reaches our favourite sleuth...), you made her perfect. From the torn lace all the way to her agreement to go see a therapist, you kept her right in character and I never once thought of clicking the 'x' on top of my page.

You have a beautiful mix of description, action, and feeling. Your "show-don't-tell" is stunning, I can truly say I'm jealous! It moved me enough to forget about my schoolwork; I have to give you props for that. THe intensity and emotion were amazing; I was literally sitting at the very edge of my seat wondering how it would turn out. Gosh, you had me going for a second; I was sure that Nancy would want to break up with Frank over this... But you swept a happy ending anyways. Thank you.

So this will go, without a doubt, in my favourite stories. I'm now going to stalk your profile and hope that you have another NancyxFrank out that can take me out of the misery of my schoolwork. Still, I'm really glad it did! This was amazing (I'm repeating myself, time to end the review!) and it makes me consider writing my own NancyxFrank, even though I don't know much how Frank would react. Maybe you would be interested in reading said fic if I do come down to writing it sometimes after the holidays?

Anyways, I'll end this here. I hope you don't mind the length of my review- I actually find that a long and well-drawn review is not even close of a reward for fics as great as this one was!

Merry Christmas, if you celebrate. If not, happy holidays!

Take care!

Ooh, I wanna see that show. (Too bad it's way before my time. I'll find it somehow.)

Great story. And you're right. Six months with some crazy guy thinking your his dead wife is definitely a bit of a mental help-needing experience.

Very amazing story. Loved it.

You know what I never miss any chance of reading any of your works I even read the old ones again.You are one incredible writer.Hats off to you.
Ssmkar

A blissfully delightful read written beautifully as always. It is really hard not to compliment your work because it is always so poignant and powerful. Now I personally have never seen the series, much less the episode in which this piece was derived from, but I can honestly say you probably did more justice to the characters then the show’s writers ever could. Obviously you can’t go through something so traumatic unscathed. Even the strongest of persons break. It’s so weird to read Nancy as doing chores, it always seems someone else is doing them while she is jetsetting halfway around the world to solve some unsolvable crime. It kind of domesticated her in a very good way. It also made that scene where she was ripping the lace into tiny little shreds that much more powerful. I could see both Frank and Nancy in all the delicate little moments, and it almost felt invasive to be spying into their private world. It was nice to see you characterized Nancy and Frank to be human instead of superhuman. It is actually quite a testament to Nancy’s strength of character that she endured so much before she actually broke.

Anyways, incredible read as always.

it's good...and you're right...there was a lot more they could do with it

You wrote this so beautifully! I've never watched the television show but I might have to find it somewhere. I agree that the characters always went through so much emotional as well as physical trauma that there had to have been a toll on them. Great story!

Excellent story.

I have not seen this episode and you're making me wish I had! It's true, the ND/HB series, book or TV, sensor so much of the emotional trama that can really effect these characters. I'm glad you freely expressed this emotion in a way that everyone could understand it (especially without seeing the episode) and explaining it so well as a past event rather than all the details from her capture on.

Also, I agree, I bet Rathbone's intentions weren't so pure either. I think it would have probably been more likely that Nancy was sexually assaulted (maybe not raped, but some other form) but your choice to avoid that in your piece was strictly yours. I don't think it lessened your piece in anyway.

I hope to read more from you soon!

~Lily

Aww! This was adorable. Even though I didn't watch the show, I understood it and i thought you did justice to the characters. At first I thought it would be odd without Joe, but I thought it was perfectly fine. I loved the Frank/Nancy interaction. And how Frank was so reassuring and knowing. Good job!

xoxo
Diamond and Stars

It's great to see a new story from you! I have the first two seasons of the show on DVD, so I have seen this episode. I really enjoyed your story...I thought you did a wonderful job of expressing both Frank & Nancy's emotions, especially after such an ordeal. I agree that they could have done so much more with that episode. Great job, as usual! :)

Incredible. Very powerful. I can't explain how amazing this is, Roswalyn.

I have GOT to get my hands on the Hardy Boys TV series somehow

Wow, your wrtiting is incredible. This was a really well done story. The detail and descriptopn was amazing. I really liked your interpretation of what should have happened. It gave a more human connection to the characters. Once again, Great job. I hope to read more from you.
Leila

... This was absolutely gorgeous. I've always loved your writing style and enjoy reading your stories. Keep them coming!

... I printed this story out so I can read it over and over again. It's so amazingly beautiful and everything, everyone was captured perfectly.

... Now I wish I actually saw the episode!

Keep up the good work.

I loved that episode, and you're right, lots more could have been done. I usually hate when people marry off characters, but you pulled it off excellently! This was a great read and a very appropriate ending. A much better send-off to the crossover episodes than what they had.