Reviewer: Vanessa (Signed) · Date: 18/04/08 04:15 PM · On: Chapter 8 Did ya get a bop on the head or something?
Ahhhhhhh, beautiful. Simply beautiful. I'll miss sweet, sappy Dean as much as Sam will. A proper and fitting end to a great story.
Author's Response: Ness. Thanks so much for that. I was trying to aim for really upbeat but somehow a tough of whistful crept in but then that's kinda Winchester isn't it? Oh and yeah I miss him too! Thanks a million Bev xx
Reviewer: RoweenaC (Signed) · Date: 18/04/08 03:43 PM · On: Chapter 8 Did ya get a bop on the head or something?
WoW, hope I'm still the first to review, with lou outa the way.... hehe. Well, Bev, you sure had to put more country music in.... And I'm not quite sure if it isn't really you who will miss sweet, sappy Dean the most... Thank you for this story, a completely new angle to the brotherhood of two so wonderful men. Hugs, Ilka And thanks for your pep-hugs earlier
Author's Response: Ilka. it's part of my drive to convert fangirls to country! And see even with Lou sent into exile in your back yard my wonderful Kirsty got the drop on ya! Thanks hunny and you can have a virtual hug whenever one's neeeded. Snogs Bev xx
Reviewer: Birdy (Signed) · Date: 18/04/08 03:38 PM · On: Chapter 8 Did ya get a bop on the head or something?
Hey Bev, Imagine being able to get practically an entire paragraph to fit around Dean putting on footwear. You are dedicated to your perversion, aren't ya? Well, like I said before, I thought this was a fitting (if slightly melancholic) end. This was a very sweet and funny story and you wrote both bruvs and the Bobbster perfectly. I'm betting Sam's guilt won't last for long and there will be plenty of ammo to fire at Dean for months to come. Of course, if he keeps up with the country music, he'll deserve all the stick he gets! Really nicely done! Big snogs, hun! Kirst xxx
Author's Response: geekster. a man has to put his socks on for goodness sake and its my duty to add in the necessary detail so you can 'see' the action...plus yup i love the idea of his bare feet! Sorry the end was a bit melancholy, just kinda seemed the Winchester way. Oh and as to the singing going to ask Kripke to write in some classic Johnny Cash! Just for you. xxxx Love ya Kirsty. bev xxx
Reviewer: SuperNaturalObsessed (Signed) · Date: 17/04/08 10:33 AM · On: Chapter 3 Paris Hilton and A Motel Pool!
i don't like Earl, evil. and mean lmao. i sound like a 5 year old. Oh we are getting the old tough guy back. I love the werewolf memory, like how the embrace and no-matter what the circumstance they will `specially go out of their way to help the other. and i think u captured that in the part where Dean sawps bed with Sammy. Lovely job. P.S lol thanks for liking my name lmao.
Author's Response: Hey Bela hunny! Heehee, Earl is a bit of a loser huh? Based him on a couple of guys I met in BC, Canada, last year actually they were lovely but they were just so backwoods that they inspired me to dream up Earl! Glad you liked the flash back, I was worried about being too sentimental so glad to know that I held that in check. And yeah, even when Dean is a bit 'lost' he still knows its his job to protect his Sammy. Thanks so much for reviewing and hope you maybe check out the other chapters. bev xxx
Reviewer: Cookie6 (Signed) · Date: 17/04/08 03:06 AM · On: Chapter 2 The World is Full Of Wonders!
Stunning work, this chapter is a masterpiece of descriptive prose with a fascinating storyline which has me addicted! What a gorgeous but oh so strange picture was that walk to the car. Our no-nonsense-get-to-the-point Dean sauntering, wondering and wandering??? Can soo imagine Sam holding his wrist so tightly – emotional and physical role reversal. It’s actually very cute! Loved this description “…this childlike trust that Dean suddenly had for him was somehow humbling” Pretty nice how you gave Sam an insight into what Dean does on automatic-big-brother-pilot. And was that Uri’s Harley that Dean spotted the carpark?!?!?!?! You KNOW what I’m thinking!! *sigh* Dean recognising the Impala as a classic but not as his baby was really sad, this car is such an integral part of him, you sure made the point how deep this memory loss is with a whopper kick, and it hurts. And what a spectacular paragraph is this “Sam watched as Dean’s hands drifted confidently over the paraphernalia of subjugation and death; his practised eyes expertly inventorying their cache of weapons, seeing the ruthless hunter that was Dean Winchester surface for a moment…” Yay, I thought, Dean’s back! Nothing like “paraphernalia of subjugation and death” to kick start a skilled hunter. Or not! His response was so frickin hilarious and fits beautifully with your previous chapters conclusion. His little-boy awe was tangible - “Holy Shit Sam, what the hell do we do with all these? It’s like we’re the freaking FBI or something!” That is the line of this fic so far! Glorious description, awesome Winchester detail, just sensational work. Your whole description of Sam watching and reflecting on Dean’s handling of the weapons was the best, so Winchester we just get it. Your words here are brilliant “As he straightened he hefted the shotgun with graceful ease; and Sam felt that pleasant flood of confidence that he always had when he watched his brother interact so effortlessly with their arsenal of weapons.’ Wow. And then you just blew me away with how damn truthful this is “Their guns and knives were necessary tools to Sam and he was deadly with them; but for Dean they were seamless extensions of his disciplined body.” And my dread spiked when you reminded us with dread serious this situation is “his brother appearing totally unsurprised that the weapons were in their possession, yet remaining stoically uninformed as to their purpose” What an awesome observation! And have you been talking to Bullet here? “but when Dean held his Glock 17 or threw one of his Condor Wing knives, it was a sensual lesson in ruthlessness and deadly accuracy that had been honed to perfection over years of hunting.’ Sounds like Dean and Lou (and probably Terry!) all went to the same school *sneaky smile* Your imagery is wonderful, you paint a scene with such detail that the movie is crystal clear in our heads. “The business end of the intimidating weapon rested disconcertingly tightly against his ribs; held in place by impressively muscled arms that connected to a face that showed nothing but contained danger and restrained menace.” Just beautifully written. *applause* Your portrayal of Sam’s reaction to Dean aiming at the doctor was divine, I loved this whole paragraph to bits. These boys sure know how to handle each other in a crisis and you made all the little hairs on my arm stand up with your poignant and accurate description. So well done Bev. And among all this, Dean still knew, damn he still knew… “and it was his job to protect Sam and that’s what he was gonna do” And gotta say, despite all the dizziness and nauseousness, Dean’s ‘quiet growl in the back of his throat’ the ‘incipient chill of danger’ within that ‘deadly jade gaze’ sure pushed my buttons! And now the crisis is over, you give us ‘forlorn’, fatigued Dean, a graphic reminder of the extreme sides of his man and you made my breath catch a little. “Ready for bed, Dean?” Goddamn Bev, we ache to say those words!!!!!!!!!! I’m loving this fic, such an original plot which tugs at our hearts and strengths our appreciation of these brothers.
Author's Response: Petra. God hunny, this is just such a lovely lovely review and I am overwhelmed by the time you have taken, the care you put into your words and the kindness of your review. Cookie, your reviews rock my world. Thank you is not enough. Love ya hun Bev xx
Author's Response: Oh Cookie, forgot to say. Yup that WAS Uriel's harley in the parking garage and we both know what that means!! 
Reviewer: RoweenaC (Signed) · Date: 13/04/08 03:21 AM · On: Chapter 7. Vampires.
Bev, I thought you were done with the story, guess Sam has to tell Dean about the deal, that'll be a low blow. Fighting scenes were perfect. And I liked the hunter's sixth sense kicking in. And that cat-like grace, yummy. One tough vampire (I normally love them, too) to kill. I was fidgeting during the fight... Well, all that's left is to wait for one more chappie, right? xxxx Ilka
Author's Response: Ilka. Yeah one more scene to go but no Sam's not gonna tell Dean about the deal bacause his memory is just about back and he'll know but he is gonna give him a ribbing about some of the things he did as Sappy Dean! Might be fun, if I can ever write the damned thing! Bev xx
Reviewer: RoweenaC (Signed) · Date: 12/04/08 08:50 AM · On: Chapter 6 Bobby.
Hey Bev, back to reviewing here. So the giraffe long legs are in your story, too. Love that expression... thanks for lending it to me. And Dean had been drinking at that young age.. I wonder if that makes him an alcoholic ... NO, NEVER! I like the way the REAl Dean surfaces ever so slowly. Yeah, sweet sappy Dean was nice to have, but I prefer the HUNTER, preferably with some gashes marring his body. Well, you know me... Hugs, Ilka
Author's Response: Ilka. W Well is there a better way to describe those legs and the alcohol was medicinal hunny! Oh and yeah I'm getting the impression that you like your Dean slightly managled you suacy girl! Thanks for reviewing Hunny! Bev xxxx
Reviewer: Birdy (Signed) · Date: 11/04/08 10:05 AM · On: Chapter 7. Vampires.
Hey Bev, Missed me? Well, I don't know how much I can of helped as I'm a lover not a fighter but I still think the fight scene was great. I especially love the fact that, despite his amnesia and sudden panic attack, Dean still kicked vamp arse and saved Sam! That's our boy! Good work, Hunny. Kirst xxx
Author's Response: Geekster. Where have ya been Hunny? And yeah l missed ya like a bitch! Well for non fighters we seem to have done OK hun! Yeah, our boy is just wonderful. Thanks Kirsty, you're words mean sucha lot. bev xx
Reviewer: Cookie6 (Signed) · Date: 11/04/08 04:55 AM · On: Chapter 1 A bang on the head!
Your turn Bev, this is the beginning of my Birdie-Fest… What a unique concept is this fic! You have captured our boys bond to perfection with this cute but serious storyline. And boy, have you nailed their relationship. I adored your Doctors observation - “They were an unusual pair these two and he had come to appreciate the intensity of feeling they had for each other…” so well worded, love it that you had an outsider see what we know. I was thinking oh, no (oh yeah!!) angst ahead with this line “You may have to make a few allowances for Dean over the next few days Sam” – well didn’t that turn out to be the understatement of the year!! And I SO loved this “It may take a few days to re-boot all of Dean” Great choice of words, very creative, you had me grinning! Your image of Sam jogging down the hall in his eagerness to get to Dean was lovely. You wrote of his relief and gratitude with such feeling that it positively jumped out the page and wrapped around my heart. And your description of Dean checking out his stitches was a scene stealer – your words here did more than describe his actions, you portrayed his confusion and hinted at the idea that something was amiss and drew us in further. And this was a stunner of a line “Dean took in the impossibly tall man who slid to a halt before him and felt relief flood through his whole body, his thoughts suddenly dominated by one word. “Sam!” Sh!t, the man may be spaced out but the emotion behind that recognition was real and hit me hard. Dean giggling was a moment I took pleasure in – seeing Dean free from the bone-weary burdens of his life was a glimpse at the carefree life stolen from this man. *sigh* And folding the pj’s? My alarm was spiking here, so unDean…Drawing us in further, feeding our anticipation…very clever. The whole picture of Dean holding his laces and then apologising to his brother was a moment of trust and honesty that made me catch my breath. The simplicity with which you wrote it conveyed this moment to perfection – “…the laces held in his hands and a look of baffled consternation on his face before he finally admitted defeat and looked up at Sam. Sam hunkered down before him and tied them up for him. Sorry Sam” – just beautiful. And this image “Sam felt his brother’s hand ruffle though hair as he knelt on the floor before him. He looked up and saw confusion on Dean’s pale face” Now that made me catch my breath big time. Here is Dean free of the mask he wears, his heart on his sleeve. He’s almost touching his brother in awe. Stunning Birdie, again the small things packing the biggest punch in your work. And here is Sam voicing what’s been nervously building in his heart “Dean, do you remember how you got hurt?” I actually held my breath here for Sam. And the answer blew me away “I’m really accident prone?” I could hear Sammy’s hiss from here! Goddamn, how poignant was this “He was upsetting Sam and he knew that was a bad thing and that he wanted to avoid it at all costs…” some things are just too embedded, too innate for Dean to forget, even when he can’t remember his name or how to tie his shoes. Damn Bev…just…damn. And yeah, Dean snark alive and well “Well Sam, I can’t entirely remember, but it’s something that has a casual dress code!” That was funny moment in a scary scenario, the hedging wiseass never says die! With all our hearts we know the worst possible scenario for either Winchester is the loss of a brother. We’ve seen it and we’ve read it with dread and broken hearts. But here Bev, you give us a frightening alternative - the mental and emotional loss of one to the other. This really hit me with your words “The look of triumph disappeared to be replaced by a look that was a mixture of apology and evasion’’ from Dean, where he knows something is wrong, but it was absolute for Sam: (his) “stomach flip-flopped as he repeated the question, slight hysteria catching his voice” Yes, Bev, you showed us with absolute clarity that physical loss is not the only nightmare to be feared. I could just feel and hear Sam’s horror and frustration in Sam’s “DEAN!” when Dean couldn’t remember his name. I felt like crying at that image. So thank goodness for some more Dean-snark to give me breathing space - “And I’m…Umm...You’re...really tall?” thanks for the much needed laugh when I was ready to bawl and howl!!! And I was so not surprised by Dean’s “…I knew you were important, I’m just not entirely sure of exactly how!” So very cute. And I just LOVED this “OK Bro! Shall we blow this joint and see if we can find you some more memories?” hee, hee! And your ch ending was kicka$$! The whole rifle thing was a hoot but that “Sam laughed thinking how Dean’s eyes were gonna pop when he saw the boot of the Impala” was freakin’ hilarious!! Clever and funny, but so damned true! Awesome beginning to an original, well written fic. I am captivated by your story.
Author's Response: Petra. What can I say other than Woooooooohhhhhhhaaaaaaaaaaaa! To get a Cookie review is to feel the much anticipated touch of a gentle, thoughtful and supportive hand at the end of a long and hard day, to hear the voice of a loved one whisper in your desperate ear, to taste the velvet sweetness of rich dark chocolate! I adore that you have taken the time to do this for me and I want you to know that I am just made up with your words. I am flattered and humbled that you apply the word captivated to your review. You have turned a truly rotten week into a delight. Thank you! Bev xxxxx
Reviewer: Pooka Bunny (Signed) · Date: 10/04/08 04:50 PM · On: Chapter 7. Vampires.
Wow Bev another awsome chapter! Loved the whole fight, me and my warped mind lol. Can't wait till the next chapter! ;) Hint hint. hehe ashy xx
Author's Response: Ah there's my Pooka, how sweet! Oh so glad you liked it! Seeing as you kep threatening to bash me I thought you'd better know what I was capable off! Haha Thanks for reviewing hunny! Bev xx
Reviewer: RoweenaC (Signed) · Date: 09/04/08 05:49 PM · On: Chapter 5 Discussions at the Diner.
Well, it worked. I felt for poor Sammy... So they're nearly there.... guess there is something waiting for them to turn it into your bashing Dean thing... xxxx Ilka
Author's Response: Ilka Well aren't you the astute and clever one and yes gonna bash him a wee bit if ya hang in there! Bev xx
Reviewer: RoweenaC (Signed) · Date: 09/04/08 05:28 PM · On: Chapter 4 Alternative music and sweet potato fries!
HHAHHAHAHAHA, lovely, had to be country and western, HAHHAHAHAHA! And Dean eatin healthy food; wow... he's gonna pay big time when he's back to normal!! HHHHHAAAAA ROFLROFLROFLROFLROFLROFLROFLROFL
Author's Response: Ilka Did ya enjoy the singing hunny? I sure did but then I'm a country gal! Sorry Dean! Loves ya hunny Bev x
Reviewer: RoweenaC (Signed) · Date: 09/04/08 05:07 PM · On: Chapter 3 Paris Hilton and A Motel Pool!
Bev, I liked the story about the time when they were young. Dean always takes the blow huh? And a hovering, protective Sam, haha... XX Ilka
Author's Response: Ilka nice to see Dean sweet and vulnerable huh? Loves ya hun Bev xxx
Reviewer: RoweenaC (Signed) · Date: 08/04/08 05:30 PM · On: Chapter 2 The World is Full Of Wonders!
Bev, I'm hooked in. So stay tuned for more reviews in the following days. I say, the sweet sappy Dean is a nice difference, but the deadly hunter is still in there.... XX Ilka
Author's Response: Hey Chicken! Glad you like, and he is sweet like this isn't he? Oh and good instincts as yup he's still in there really! Bev xx
Reviewer: RoweenaC (Signed) · Date: 08/04/08 05:08 PM · On: Chapter 1 A bang on the head!
Well, I must say it's gonna be tough for Dean to re-boot and in the meantime not being able to protect his bro'... Yeah and the scar will be ok.... if it looks like in ImToD... Cheers, Ilka
Author's Response: Ilka. Oh its as least as pretty as the one in IMToD! So don't worry he's still as pretty. Gonna be a while re-booting him hun but its hopefully a fun journey whilst he does! Loves ya hun bev xx
Reviewer: Swellison (Signed) · Date: 07/04/08 07:49 PM · On: Chapter 7. Vampires.
This is a great fight scene for a first timer. You handled 3 different fights at the same time, and it flowed pretty well. There's a couple of abrupt POV shifts, but I followed the fighting OK.
Author's Response: Sue. Thank you, OK yeah, perhaps it did shift backwards and forwards rapidly but it was a pacey chapter and I was trying to reflect that frenzied cadence. Ah well! Thanks again for all your time and thoughts. Bev x
Reviewer: Swellison (Signed) · Date: 07/04/08 07:19 PM · On: Chapter 6 Bobby.
Another cool little flashback and I like Bobby and protective!Sam in this chapter. Sue
Author's Response: Thank you Sue. Glad it was OK for you. And I like Bobby and protective Sammy too. Thanks again for doing the whole story, appreciate it. Bev xx
Reviewer: Swellison (Signed) · Date: 07/04/08 07:05 PM · On: Chapter 5 Discussions at the Diner.
Okay, Dean had to be told what their life really was like and you handled that well, but I think this should've happened in the privacy of their hotel room. This isnt't the type of conversation that you'd have in a public place. Even if there weren't any other customers, there's still the waitstaff around, and what if Dean freaked and bolted? Sue
Author's Response: Sue. Hey you're doing the whole story huh? Thanks that's good of you to spend all that time. Yeah, I see your point I kinda feel that Sam was a bit reluctant to have the conversation at all and there was an element of he got backed into doing it at this point and the diner was as good as anywhere. Bev xx
Reviewer: Swellison (Signed) · Date: 07/04/08 06:50 PM · On: Chapter 4 Alternative music and sweet potato fries!
Dean doesn't recognize Bobby's voice, maybe he'll remember him better in person. The predatory waitress seemed a bit over the top. Like how Dean chose the veggies over his usual burger. I've never heard of sweet potato fries, they're usually just baked - and occasionally candied. Sue
Author's Response: Hey Sue. Well Dean's gonna meet Bobby in person later on so we'll see. And ,no, I'd never heard of sweet potato fries either, an American colleague explained them to me. Can't say I fancy them myself but there you go! Bev xx
Reviewer: Swellison (Signed) · Date: 07/04/08 06:32 PM · On: Chapter 3 Paris Hilton and A Motel Pool!
Really liked the flashback scene with the werewolf. Love that Sam is realizing what an awesome big brother Dean is. And I always like it when people notice Dean's preference for the bed by the door, and the meaning behind it. Good stuff! Sue
Author's Response: Sue Lovely to see you again and I'm pleased you likes the flashback. I think Sam does know deep down what a fantastic brother he has in Dean but Dean doesn't recognise it in himself. I think he instinctively is Sam's guardian and so the bed by the door thing is just a reflex action for him whether it puts Dean in danger himself or not. So here even though he is still a bit lost to himself those instincts cannot be elliminated. Thanks for reviewing Sue really appreciate it. Bev xx
Reviewer: Swellison (Signed) · Date: 07/04/08 12:08 AM · On: Chapter 2 The World is Full Of Wonders!
Interesting chapter, with Dean seesawing between hunter and injured innocent. Like Sam's realizing that he has to be the big brother and look after Dean.
Author's Response: Hey again Sue. thanks for returning hun! I'm glad you were interested enough to try another chapter. Yup, this is a bit of a role reversal scenario, wanted to expore Sam looking out for Dean for a change. And yeah, 'proper' Dean is in there somewhere but not quite totally there at the moment. Maybe hear from you again and thanks for reviewing. Bev xx
Reviewer: Swellison (Signed) · Date: 06/04/08 11:58 PM · On: Chapter 1 A bang on the head!
An interesting beginning, felt like you plunge in at the deep end, with Dean already hurt and in the hospital for 3 days. Guess we'll find out what happened on the hunt when Dean does, huh? Sue
Author's Response: Hey Sue. Well yeah that's fair comment and not gonna explore the hunt that much as this is a bit of a study in post head injury amnesia so he don't remember too much! See if it catches your imagination and maybe I'll see ya again? If not well thanks very much for coming to review. Your time is apprecaited. bev x
Reviewer: gengen0776 (Signed) · Date: 06/04/08 09:39 AM · On: Chapter 1 A bang on the head!
Awww! Dean is too adorable! I bewildered and befuddled! I'm enjoying this one! Will be back for more! Still gotta finish your other story too!
Author's Response: GenGen, Hey Hun, he is pretty wonderful like this huh? It's quiet a departure from my usual smash and bash style but I was experimenting to see if I can do lighter sappy and sweet Dean. Thanks for coming to review this one as well, really appreciate it. Bev xx
Reviewer: beth9874 (Signed) · Date: 06/04/08 09:23 AM · On: Chapter 7. Vampires.
okay, this is good, Bobby should get a pool lolz, the fight scene was good too, update soon please
Author's Response: Hey Beth. Hi hunny and hail fellow Brit! Glad you're liking it and feel free to slip your bathers on and hit the pool, Dean won't mind at all! One more chapter of this one I think and then Dean'll be back and its a wrap! Been a blast as he has been so adorable and such a different Dean to my usual smash and bash stories. Hope to hear from you again and if you wanna join our small but elite bad of UK UnGenners drop me a contact! Love to have ya on board! bev xxxx
Reviewer: mymuseandi (Signed) · Date: 06/04/08 01:57 AM · On: Chapter 7. Vampires.
Aww....sweet Dean made an appearance!!! at the end of the chapter, but i think it's worth it after all the saving that he did for Sam and Bobby...and it's amazing how he could just snap to hunter mode when he heard Sam call out for him......and i don't think Sam needs to apologize for calling out for Dean..after all, it's hardwired into his genes, and Dean would definitely have been pissed if Sam had not done that... Dean swivelled his head between his two supporters, his mind just too exhausted to know what he remembered at that point, but not wanting to upset his brother. “OK, Sam. Whatever you say.” He smiled then and patted his brother on the arm as they all but carried him towards the door. “Is Bobby’s a nice motel, Sam?” The words were slurred and Dean yawned widely as he looked at his brother. Bobby huffed out a laugh as he glanced at Sam over Dean’s drooping shoulders. “Yeah, Dean.” Sam responded. “It’s a real nice motel.” Dean smiled uncoordinatedly at Bobby before turning back to Sam. He found his brother’s loving gaze as he spoke. “That’s cool, Sam. So does it have a pool then?” LOL i love the ending part! the whole sweet Dean...and mistaking the way Bobby is actually a motel..hahahaha... and best of all, asking if there's a pool at bobby's!!!!!!!! LOL this is so sweet of him...and i think i'll be missing him lots when the story ends!!!! *sniffs slightly*
Author's Response: Lyn. Yeah had to get a last little bit of sweet sappy Dean into this one as there's only one more chapter to go (i think although I'm so bloomin blathery!) and so he is nearly back to his proper self. Aw gee I'm gonna miss him as he has been so lovely to write and UnGenners reading have been so kind with their reviews. I'm glad you likes the Hotel Bobby and its pool interlude. I couldn't resist as I have to say that bit in the earlier chappie cracked me up and I wrote the damned thing! Oh and you can have a room at Bobby's whenever you are in SNVille! Hell you can swim the pool if ya want to! Last chappie soon and Sam is so gonna tease poor Dean over all this! Thanks hunny. Bev xx
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