sir_kennythefiresin

Hello there, I have a question for your story ‘A Change of Tide.’ Does Fabrizio have the same faith in the book as he does in the movie? You hinted at Jack and Rose’s story ending the same as the movie and I wanted to know if the applies to Fabrizio’s story as well?

Jessah82

@sir_kennythefiresin Oh my gosh... can you believe that half a year later I'm finally replying to this? That's insane. I am sooo sorry! I somehow didn't see it! And yes...I do unfortunately see Fabrizio's death as being the same. :( It's one of those things where I was sticking to the movie for the most part, just adding a behind-the-scenes type plot and inserting Aimee's being shot as just a diversion from Tommy dying. So everyone else pretty much met the same fate...
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exohPeach

I just wanted to say, I just started reading your story, A Change of Tide, and it is AmAzInG!!! I love your style of writing and cannot comprehend why it doesn’t have more reads/likes/comments. I can’t wait to read more, and hopefully you continue with the story. Thank you for this amazing fanfic! :’) <3

exohPeach

Yes! He was such an underrated character! <3
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Jessah82

@exohPeach I am so glad you've enjoyed it!! I loved writing this story, and am always glad people like it. I was so fond of Tommy in the movie that I had to do something with him - mainly give him love!
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cookiechip112

I don't know how to begin this message, because I do have a lot to say. When I was four years old, I saw Treasure Island (Disney's version), and I couldn't figure out what was was so captivating about the boy who played Jim Hawkins. When I turned eight, I began to research. I found out all about Bobby's life and couldn't be more connected to him. I never knew him, and tried to come up with thoughts about him beyond black and white pictures. I feel so connected to Bobby Driscoll as though I were in Charlotte's place. This story gave me so much hope that I couldn't find in my research. Now, every day, I don't live one second without imagining that he is here, with me, or at least in the back of my mind, watching me and everything I do, and I love it. Ever since that movie I saw when I was four, I never thought my perspective would be completely changed for the rest of my life. Thank you for making such a beautiful story, because it touched my heart in the best ways. I still have many questions, that even you might not know exactly. Like what kind of artifacts are left behind? How does Pat Nolan really look like? What are the details of Bobby's relationships? What were his grades in school?  Did he ever have a diary? Are there any pictures of his children? These questions might not be answered until I meet someone like Kathryn Beaumont, who knew him for a while. I always think about what could have happened. If I saw that one movie, would it change anything if Bobby was still alive? Would I be able to interview him while he is in final 20 years of life? I guess I'll never know. Anyway, I want to thank you again for such a magical story, and the connection I have with Bobby Driscoll grows every day.

cookiechip112

I'm glad you replied! I feel so amazing and enlightened now that I read your message. This means so, so much to me, and thank you for everything again!
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Jessah82

@cookiechip112 Hi there!  Thank you for the message!  I echo so many of your sentiments about Bobby.  As a little girl, I first encountered him as Peter Pan, which went on to become my favorite "storybook."  I learned about the boy behind Peter when I was around 16, and was deeply fascinated.  However, it wasn't until a few years ago that I really began researching him.  That connection has been strong for me, too.  I think he was a very special person who could have gone on to do so much, and I'm sad that drugs stole that from him.
            
            Thank you so much for the kind words about my story!  It can be hard to write about a person who actually existed.  I wanted to be realistic yet respectful about Bobby's struggles and faults,  and also try to convey to my readers the picture of Bobby I have in my mind, based on the many things I've read from people who knew and loved him.  I'm glad to know the tale of him and Charlotte spoke to your heart!  This is my very favorite story that I've written -- I had so much fun writing it.
            
            I called Pat Nolan "pretty" in the narrative, but I'm not actually sure if she was or not.  I've never found a picture of her.  But I have chronicled the best I know about Bobby's love stories on my Bobby Driscoll blog!  Here's a link to the Part I post -- if you click on Next once you've read it, it'll take you to Part 2:  http://rememberingbobby37.blogspot.com/2018/08/bobbys-girls-part-1-early-years.html.
            
            I'll say this though, I was never really able to find much info at all about his early teens' girlfriends.  He's only ever mentioned them briefly, so it's hard to know much about them.
            
            Thank you again for reading my story and having such sweet compliments!  I'm glad to know someone identified with it.
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