Always

Summary: It is said that only heroes die young. That may be true, but you never know the true impact of a person on your life until they are gone…

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Author's Note:

This story is dedicated to figure skater Rudy Galindo who showed me how close to home the subject of this story runs. The intent of this story is to inform and to possibly make you think twice about the subject at hand. I do not wish this to be a laughing matter, as this is extremely serious. Although the subject, thank Heaven, does not directly effect my life directly, it does effect the lives of millions world wide, and, as stated before, was really, truly brought to my attention by Rudy Galindo. Rudy, if you're reading this, thank you. This one's for you.

Also, I have no personal stigma against Nick, nor do I ever, EVER wish this to happen to Nick, any of the other Boys, their significant others, or anybody in the world. Nick is the subject just because I needed someone young, vibrant, and a somewhat popular member of the group to bring home the message of the story.

I apologize in advance if this reading matter is offensive to anybody. The intent, as stated before, is to inform.

For Rudy

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