Epilogue - post-novel. A follow-up to a few months following the final chapter. They may both be mad but maybe they can be real if they just try hard enough. NickxAmy. Rated: PG-13 | POSTED: 11/22/14
Author's Note: I write this only having read part-way into the book, and not having seen the movie. I have however skimmed/read much of the latter part of the book, especially the ending, which is why I'm even able to contemplate an 'epilogue' to begin with. I've noticed that many people who read the book were quite infuriated that Amy did not get punished for anything, especially being the sociopath that she was. I, however, being the happy ending type of girl I am and always wanting the couple to get the happy ending, needed - if I could not get these two out of their psychotic ways - to at least have them be really in love, and not just pretending as their past selves that they created when they first fell in love. Hence, this fic was born. I hope you enjoy and that it's believable. Only a 2-parter probably. One chap for each of their POVs.
Note 1: Part 2 will not be written/posted till after I've finished reading Gone Girl (the book) in completion. After having researched through various articles, interviews, etc., I have come to the conclusion that I need to fully understand Amy in order to write her side and truly create a realistic "happy ending" for Nick and Amy. So, for any who have magically discovered this story before I've broadcasted it to the world, that's why the second part is taking awhile.
Note 2: In the past 6 months or so, I have gotten very emotionally worked up over the whole cheating aspect of this novel and have been unable to finish the book. While I may finish reading it in the future, at the moment it remains at a standstill, which will prevent me from writing any further fanfiction until I get the nerve to finish my trek through the book. My apologies if you're dying to read the rest of this fic. It's just where I'm at right now. (Posted: 4/14/15)
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Praise for Epilogue...
"This was really good. I haven't read your fics before, but I love your writing style. / It's not too far-fetched. I think a part of him wanted to love her." -Shu (ch.1)
"Whoa, I completely underestimated you! You're a great writer! That chapter was intense. I think the reason you like Amy is because you didn't finish the book though. I'm a huge romantic and even I couldn't root for Amy and Nick being in a stable relationship. If anything I would think of them in a sick and twisted relationship. Can't wait to see your next chapter though." -JohnTitor [on ff.net] (ch.1)