Nick performed on a canvas in the sky.

While most kids had Pam Anderson posters on their walls, Nick had Pam Anderson and airplanes. It was a split loyalty.

He had to do so many performances at each level, not just practice, but performances.

He's such an up-and-comer. It's just a damn shame to lose someone this young and talented.

We've had a good influx of freshmen on our squad, especially on the girls side.

I've made a career writing about fictitious anti-heroes. To create these worlds, I've spent a lot of time with active members on both sides of the law. And if I had to pick the most interesting of the two, the choice is obvious - we all love the guys in black.