Since I played through Far Harbor, more adventures with Nick and Sheila seemed to present themselves. Spoilers for FH follow not only through the rest of this note but also through the rest of this fic. If you're going to play FH, don't read this first. If you *aren't* going to play FH, some of it won't make much sense.
To me, the most interesting part of Far Harbor from a Nick Valentine-lover's perspective is that DiMA's own issues with memory mean that Nick will have (and perhaps is having) the same issues. Being immortal is all well and good, but what if your brain fills up and pushes old memories out? That would be disconcerting to say the least. As I played through, I realized that Nick would be far more off-balance than he had been during the main game: upset, questioning, even frenetic as he attempts to get answers about his past, present, and future. Of course, his wife will be there at his side.
Other reasons I'm writing this sequel:
DiMA's interactions with the Sole Survivor suggest something that I've long suspected and want to examine.
I toyed with something at the end of the first fic and want to see it through.
I want to explore the biggest party in the Commonwealth—the General of the Minutemen marrying Diamond City's beloved detective.
The will-they-or-won't-they-and-how-will-they-get-together always seems easier for me to write than an established couple who have love and romance but lack the drama of romantic tension. This is therefore good writing practice.
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