so glad to see you update this, don't worry about taking so long to update, it just gives me an excuse to go back and re-read all of it.

Author's Response:

*hugs* That is extremely generous of you! Thank you. I really wasn't sure anyone would even still be around to read it, especially here, so I'm happy to see you!

Thanks for taking time to read and review!

i really hope you will update soon cant wait to see what Dean and Chris talk about

Author's Response: Hello again! I have an update on the way as soon as I check all my reviews! Thank you so much for your patience!

Seriously, no worries. Once in a while I check whether you've added a new chap - I just haven't contacted you directly 'cause I've feared it might make you even more stressed. I'm here waiting for this story to continue but I'm not holding my breath. You update when you can, then I read it and am pleased, it's really that simple. Besides, nothing is perfect. You try your best and it's always enough because it couldn't be any better. And yay, beating down the insecurities rocks! You rock!! 

An interesting and refreshing chapter. I wasn't expecting an outsider's POV and it worked very nicely. You don't only write the brothers well but you also bring your own characters to life, which is really amazing. I can't help curiously wondering what happens between Chris and Dean. Speaking of the older brother, I have to say that experiencing Jessica's death is... all kinds of... horrible. (Not in a bad way.) And I can't even imagine what it does to his little brother.

"If you wanted to get me out of my clothes, you might’ve picked a more private place. Sammy’s not really a group sex kinda guy." HA!

"That having his raw flesh scrubbed clean would be a relief compared to hurting Sam with the truth." That was my favorite part, absolutely. It's so Dean.

You're awesome, keep going. I'm eager to find out what happens next! *hugs the story*

Author's Response:

No, no, don't worry about stressing me out more. I do that all by myself, lol! If you feel like touching base with me, go right ahead. I might not always get right back to you, depending on what's going on, but I will definitely read it and appreciate it. :)

I'm so glad the Lori POV worked. That was scary for me because I was afraid people would just hate it not being one of the boys. I know some people was hoping Sam would find Dean instead. 

Also, you have NO idea how much good it does my heart hearing that like my original characters, too. I often entertain the notion of trying to write an original story, but I've been worried I couldn't do it without that foundation of characters already being set up for me. 

Sam and Dean are just so wonderful and rich, they make it easy to write for them in some ways...there's so much to work with.

Thank you so much for taking time to read, review and for sticking with me throughout this prolonged time table. I never intended for it take this long...its just been a tough one to get out! Well, and real life's busier than ever before. I never thought it possible, but I guess it is.

*hugs* to you and thanks!

Author's Response: WERE hoping, not was. *facepalm*

Hiya

 Glad you are back and dont be so hard on yourself   Believe me it is worth the wait in between chapters.

Please let Dean kick chris's ass verbally and let some of his badass cocky attitude shine through.  Think about it

 

hope it's not so long between chapters 

good luck

red

Author's Response:

Hey Red!!!

I feel like I haven't talked to you in forever. Well, I tell you, I'm really happy you think its worth the wait because I know its a really long wait!

As for Chris...we'll just have to see what's in store for him still yet. Hope you are well and thank you so much for reading and reviewing!

Hi, I dicovered your story a few days ago and start to read your the Prequel Devils Trap. Great story !!!!! I like your au plot and was happy to find : What comes after. I start to read and finshed yesterday the very pleasurable reading.But the best part was that I find the 5 chapter today. You make my day thank you. I think the best part are the thought of Lori and oberservations. Please update soon.

Author's Response:

Sofia,

Thank you! I'm glad you are enjoying both stories. I hope that my next update will come a little sooner for you all. And, yeah, the primary reason I went with Lori's perspective is because I enjoy seeing what others think about the boys.

Thank you so much for reading and commenting!!!

I've read the Wake up Call and now this.  I have read a lot of FF and this is my first request, please write and post the next chapter soon.

Author's Response: Sorry it took so long!!! But, I'm hoping you will enjoy it anyway!!!

cant wait for the next chapter i really like what you have done so far

Author's Response:

Thank you! I'm working away on the next--hit some medical facts snags, but it's coming. 

I appreciate the feedback!

You Angel...I loved the first story in this saga and I'm loving the second. Dean hurt but heroic is always a crowd pleaser for me. I'm breaking my golden rule and sending this review in the hopes that it encourages you to complete another chapter.  This reader waits eagerly for the next one and repeats her adoration for your writing!

Author's Response:

*blushes deeply* Thank you. Not only for reading, and the extremely kind words, but for breaking your golden rule to do it! And, yes, sending me reviews does help because I'm very susceptible to guilt, lol! Not only that, but it lets me know someone's reading and wants more. 

So, thank you and I appreciate this so much. :)

Awesome update Nicole, hope things continue to look up for you and your family.  Hope you can update soon.  Thanks K.

Author's Response: Thank you, and thank you for the well-wishes as well! And, yeah, I hope to update more often now. I'm happy you enjoyed it! :)

It is so good reading your story!  You of course still have it!  I am so glad you are back to writing.  Hope you get good news from the doctor.  As always you are in my thoughts and prayers!  Great story!

Author's Response:

Aw, thanks. I was SO paranoid about posting this! So. Paranoid. But, yeah, it's good to be back to writing.

Oh, I'm sure he'll get released back to work, but its been nice having him home, nice and SAFE, ya know? So, I'm ambivalent about the whole thing...but I know I can't keep him all wrapped up at home forever :).

Thanks for the feedback, *hugs*

I love this chapter. The brothers love and concern for each other is so present in it as always in your writing. You have a way of bringing feelings to life. You also get both Dean and Sam so well. I like Sam's college friends that you've created, they are believable. Aaron seems such a reliable friend, defending Sam's choice to stay in the family business. I'm glad he was smart enough to see the real value of Winchesters lifestyle. I enjoyed every sentence of this chapter very much. I was happy to find out that at the end of it the brothers were back to their usual bantering. This kind of ending was just what I needed after all the tension in the real show (the latest episode Metamorphosis).

Author's Response:

*huggles* Thank you! This was such an awesome review. I know this will sound kinda silly, but I was afraid after such a long hiatus, maybe I wouldn't be able to write a pleasing chapter, or do the boys good enough.

It was marvelous to get your review and read your encouraging words! 

You are very insightful, too, which is always fun for an author.

Thanks for reading and reviewing! Hope you're well and enjoying the new season.

This is a very interesting story and I like it. I do feel sorry for the character of hsort bus not feeling well, but I do hope he does later feel better.

Author's Response:

Thank you, I'm thrilled you find it interesting! I hope you continue to find it interesting!

Take care and see ya soon!