Reviewer: SamGirl2011andBeyond (Signed) · Date: 16/04/12 04:44 PM · On: Epilogue
Awww... I so love this. As much as I love the whole story, the ending is my favorite part. Love when Dean lets his guard down enough to show Sam how much he actually cares. :) *Grins* *Favorites* Off to read more of your stories.
Author's Response: Thanks, Laina, Funny enough, this story had its ending written first. The whole stone-skipping and heart-to-heart scene was the first thing down on paper. I then had to go back to the beginning and get them to the creek - LOL. It was a bit of a challenge writing up to that part, and I breathed a sigh of relief when I'd done it. But it was fun having the three major characters wandering all over the side of the hill in different directions, and making sure they didn't cross paths - lol. My beta was actually invaluable to me on this one, helping me come up with a solid enough reason for Bobby to abandon the search for Sam without trying to find his body. So glad you loved this little effort. Jules
Reviewer: Dolphindreamer (Signed) · Date: 02/06/10 10:55 PM · On: Epilogue
Ah...the ending was perfect. Was wondering when we would get to see the 'ripple effect' bit. Nicely done.
I feel happy having read this.
Next....??
Thank you, Jules, so much. You and I both know the meaning and emotion behind that word!!! So, not lame!
Author's Response: Thanks, Karen, And yep, the actual effect was finally mentioned, although we saw it right throughout the story, with poor Dean being the one caught in the ripples. And yes, you're dead right - we both know there's lots more behind that simple word. LOL - well, let's see.....you could try Eagle and Dove - a little bit of hurt Sam, a little bit of ballistic missile Sam, and a little bit of loopy Sam thrown in for good measure. Or you could just use the list, a pin and a blindfold again - rofl! Jules
Reviewer: Dolphindreamer (Signed) · Date: 31/05/10 02:33 PM · On: Chapter 6
Must have..." Dean trailed off into stunned silence for a moment as his brain followed the unfinished thought to its logical conclusion. "Must have come from - Mom," he whispered. He stared at his brother with new eyes. Why hadn't he noticed it before?
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That was my favorite part...Dean realizing Sam is like his mom even though he does not remember her. And seeing Sam in a new light.
So sweet and so tender hearted.
Sigh,
Karen
Author's Response: Aww, thanks, Karen, I did a fair amount of analysing Sam to come up with that bit. And while he is so much like John it isn't funny at times, he does have a soft heart, so that had to have come from his mum. And it was actually based on someone I once knew who had a younger brother who'd been adopted out. The family didn't see the boy again until he was almost twenty, and the boy had had no contact with them at all. The father had long since passed away, but this boy not only looked like my friend's dad, but acted like him in every way - despite the fact that he'd never seen his real father. So traits are passed on through genes as well as learned behaviour by association. And it was a nice bro-moment to have, too. Thanks hun, Jules
Reviewer: Dolphindreamer (Signed) · Date: 31/05/10 12:46 PM · On: Chapter 5
Sweet....no cliffie.
Love all the bro moments and the doctor...Saul...is a cool cat.
I loved the whole bear bit...Sam dropping down in the pit and the Morse Code. I am such a sucker for outdoor adventure! Forgot to tell you that in the previous chapter. Also, the whole engine chain breaking and hitting Sam in the throat...very brilliant. Keeping him from being able to call out for help. You plotted this baby out perfectly.
Few more to go,
Karen
Author's Response: Yes, occasionally I don't do cliffies - very occasionally - lol. Thank you, hun. I had to have a good doc to balance the horrible one at the beginning of the story. And I also had to have a way to silence Sam so he couldn't call out - hence the engine lift chain snapping. I did a fair amount of blunt trauma to the throat research as well...think it was then that I realised my favourites list of websites would be a bit hair-raising if the average person stumbled across it - ROFL. But my bookkeeper's mind wanted to balance out things nice and neatly, so yes, it was plotted out really carefully. I did, however, have trouble with Bobby leaving Sam out there - and there were quite a few emails back and forth between myself and Sarah nutting out a good reason for Bobby to think Sam was dead - then I actually went back and re-tweaked Sam's scene to include the bloody bit of shirtsleeve that fell from his head when he walked down that trail. Thanks heaps - I'm so glad you love this. Jules
Reviewer: Dolphindreamer (Signed) · Date: 31/05/10 01:18 AM · On: Chapter 2
Damn it...I want to keep going but I must get sleep. Arrrrgh!
I truly love this. You draw such a grand picture and then color it in so pretty.
Every single time I read a story by you...I am not kidding when I say...I leave this place for a while and find myself in your world.
That is true talent!
Thanks
Karen
Author's Response: Thank you so, so much. That really means a lot to me to hear you say that. To know that I've taken someone out of their everyday life and spirited them away into the Winchesters' world - well, my twisted version of it....well, no higher praise can there be. Thanks seems so lame, but...thank you. I'm really thrilled that I've pulled you into the story so deeply. Jules
Reviewer: Dolphindreamer (Signed) · Date: 31/05/10 12:49 AM · On: Chapter 1
Girl...what can I say?
I love this.
It's great.
Words don't do it justice.
It's like 2 am. I should be in bed, but I think -- I know I have to keep reading.
Oops...he he. One of my favorite words. Must find Sammy...reading on.
Karen
Author's Response: LOL - hi, Karen, So you decided on this one, eh? This was one of those funny stories - not funny ha-ha, but funny weird, where I actually had the end scene written before anything else, and then had to flesh out all the bits in between. I knew I wanted the rollover, and the boys lost, so I just had to find a logical way to get them there. Simple, eh? LOL. Thanks so much for that. And yes, you really need to get some sleep. You don't want to be taking a nap on your clients, as much as they'd probably love the impromptu cuddle. hugs Jules
Reviewer: ashon13 (Signed) · Date: 27/03/09 11:48 PM · On: Epilogue
Awww, that was so adorable. I love all their tough talk and badass attitudes, but it's really beautiful when they just sit down in a pretty atmosphere and let their feelings go. It's rare, so therefore it's beautiful. And I about died of laughter when they were talking about the pet rock. ;D
Author's Response: Ah, you liked the pet rock? I'm sure it would have been car-trained - lol. I actually wrote that rock-throwing scene first, and everything in the story was moving towards that point. Not often I write the ending before anything else, but meh - it worked out this time. Thanks so much for reading. Jules
Reviewer: ashon13 (Signed) · Date: 27/03/09 02:49 PM · On: Chapter 1
XD!!! I love your chapter end notes! Oops...I seem to have misplaced someone...HAHAHA! I think I could shoot Dean in the foot right now, for being so stupid! >:(
Author's Response: LOL - yes, that was rather remiss of me, wasn't it? I should keep better tabs on the boys. Oh, yes, poor Dean - he really was so wound up and hostile during those first weeks after John's death. And of course, we always hurt the ones we love the most when we lash out in those circumstances. Jules
Reviewer: Midge (Signed) · Date: 06/03/09 08:44 AM · On: Epilogue
Beautiful story. Full of pain and angst and hope. Just one thing, I'd love to have heard what Bobby said or did to the doctor at the hospital but I suppose that wasn't really relevant to this story.
Author's Response: Ahh, well, you can rest assured that "uncle" Bobby wouldn't have been very polite. As a matter of fact, he just might have gone in there all official-like and put the wind right up our charming medico - with Saul's help - LOL. Can anyone spell lawsuit? LOL. Thanks so much, Midge. I always like to leave stories with a little hope - that's the Pollyanna in me, I suppose. My soul needs a happy ending. Thanks for reading, and for your great reviews. Jules
Reviewer: Midge (Signed) · Date: 06/03/09 07:57 AM · On: Chapter 5
Finally the boys are patched up and friends again - or at least they are getting there. Thank heavens for friendly Doctor Saul. PS. Loving this story, can't stop 'turning the pages'.
Author's Response: I must admit, I did like Saul, and I wanted to make him a marked contrast to the plick of a doctor that Sam got at the hospital. Thanks Midge - I'm tickled pink that you're hooked so much on this one. Jules
Reviewer: Midge (Signed) · Date: 06/03/09 05:40 AM · On: Chapter 1
How on earth have I missed reading this story to date? Bad me. Yep you've done it again, wrecked another vehicle tipped it over the edge and left us with another evil cliff-hanger. You...you...you...!
Author's Response: Hi, Midge, LOL - not sure how you missed this one - but never mind, you're here now. Um, yes, I wrecked another car - but this time I restrained myself - it wasn't Metallicar! LOL! Wrecked the car, wrecked the boys, made Bobby worry.....*hangs head*....bad me....*goes to sit in naughty corner...and plot another cliffhanger for latest story*.... Jules
Reviewer: SupernaturalGeek (Signed) · Date: 15/06/08 07:33 AM · On: Epilogue
Very nice finish. Loved the silent communication - they do that SO well anyway - and could just picture how frustrating it would have been for Bobby! I really liked the conversation at the end as well. Just the right amount of emotion while still being Winchester. And Sam adopting the rock *snorts* Priceless :) Another great story that I thoroughly enjoyed.
Author's Response: Thanks, Michaela. They do, don't they? I think they say a lot more with the silent communication than they do out loud. Ah, you like the pet rock? So chuffed that you enjoyed it so much....Jules
Reviewer: Nilah (Signed) · Date: 14/06/08 07:02 PM · On: Chapter 1
Jules, I am so sorry to hear about your grandfather. Please accept my condolences and know that you are in my thoughts. The period you chose in which to set your story was very intense and I think that you handled all the emotions very well –the guilt that must have been laying heavily on Dean, the helplessness that Sam must have been feeling in not being able to get through to his big brother, and Bobby’s solid dependability. Loved your skimming stone scene.
Author's Response: Thank you so much. He will be greatly missed. Thanks for that. I really felt for the boys during the first half of season 2 - both boys hurting and not really being able to talk about it. And especially Dean, with that terrible secret weighing on him, crushing him down. Glad that I could get that across. And awww, you loved the little creek scene? I must admit, that was on the page right from the story's first conception. I just had to get them to that point - lol....Jules
Reviewer: bayre (Signed) · Date: 14/06/08 06:36 PM · On: Epilogue
Great ending Jules!
Author's Response: Thanks Laura, and thanks for reading. Glad you liked it....Jules
Reviewer: darkhunter (Signed) · Date: 14/06/08 04:38 PM · On: Epilogue
Thank you for a wonderful story. I loved the part with the hand gestures and the stone skimming. I'm looking forward to your next story.
Author's Response: Thank you so much for that. I'm glad you liked it. The stone skimming scene was one of my favourites, I have to admit....Jules
Reviewer: kwater (Signed) · Date: 14/06/08 07:48 AM · On: Epilogue
Another great one Jules, hm..23 huh, man hard to believe I've read that many of yours...lol. I'll have to go back and double check. Great chapter, loved the boys not talking and the 'asshat' well that's just a keeper ;) Thanks for another great read and I look forward to next Friday as always - Kel
Author's Response: Yep, well, it's twenty-four now - Concussed just went up...LOL. And number twenty-five will start next Friday - it's almost ready to roll. No wonder some of the letters are wearing off my keyboard... Glad you liked this one. And oh, the asshat wasn't mine - thanks to AmiNoo for letting me use it - it fitted perfectly....Jules
Reviewer: rbliss1969 (Signed) · Date: 14/06/08 12:47 AM · On: Epilogue
Julie, great story liked how you had them communicating without talking; liked how it drove Bobby crazy. look forward to reading Concussed. Renee
Author's Response: Thanks Renee, I see that silent communication so many times on the episodes - they do it so well. But of course, Bobby wouldn't be used to having it 100% of the time - LOL. He was so glad when Joshua rang. Hope to see you on Concussed - it's a bit of fun. We all need a laugh every now and then.....Jules
Reviewer: IHeartSam (Signed) · Date: 13/06/08 11:11 AM · On: Epilogue
hey great story! loved the way you managed to get both brothers-and bobby's!-characters so accurately.nice job! but what can I say-I'm a sucker for the angst+action combo...lol -Aliyssa
Author's Response: Thank you so much for that. And thanks for reading - glad you liked it. I really did put the boys through a bit of stuff with this one. But I made it up to them in the end - lol....Jules
Reviewer: mymuseandi (Signed) · Date: 13/06/08 10:55 AM · On: Epilogue
I lvoe this story! although the amount of injuries that both brothers have are a bit staggering i thank gos they are all mostly healed and i'll be able to take a good deep breath....... :) Looking forward to the next one..
Author's Response: Yes, you can breathe now, hon - lol. I promise I haven't bashed the crap out of the boys in the next one - well, only a teeny tiny bit... I'm really pleased that you enjoyed it....Jules
Reviewer: fredo (Signed) · Date: 13/06/08 09:50 AM · On: Epilogue
i don't need to stop to smell the coffee, i'm bathing into coffee, lol. Loved this epilogue, both the silent part and the talking one. Ripple Effect, nice image... And Concussed, now that's a very promising title!! Take care my friend, and see you around...
Author's Response: LOL - I know you are, hon! Ooh, and thanks for the email reply - I'll let you know when it's ready - Lucie. *wink, wink*. And I might just email you again in the next few days regarding some more info. Take care, too, mate - talk to you soon. Glad you liked this one...Jul
Reviewer: Vanessa (Signed) · Date: 13/06/08 06:38 AM · On: Epilogue
Ahhh, I just loved that wrap up. Purely loved it. Laughed outright at these lines: "Are you gonna throw that thing or adopt it?" and "It better be car-trained or it's not coming with us." Fantastic stuff. And the whole section about the boys silently communicating was wonderful. They absolutely DO do that and I adore it. Looking forward to your next story as always.
Author's Response: Thanks for that Vanessa. They do it so well, don't they? I love their silent way of communicating. Even though when it was 24/7 it drove Bobby crazy - lol. And of course, I do love Dean's humour - he really does give me lots to work with. Thanks so much for coming along for the ride. Hope you like the humour one..Jules
Reviewer: Soennelchen (Signed) · Date: 13/06/08 02:38 AM · On: Epilogue
Jules, thank you for sharing this with us. You served the brothers well! Another great read!
Author's Response: Thank you, Dagmar. I'm so chuffed that you liked it. I really don't know why I avoided Sam's broken arm like the plague - possibly because I have never broken a bone, so I really didn't know what he'd be going through. But then again, I'm a 45 year old Aussie bookkeeper trying to get into the mind of a 24 year old American demon hunter, so.....anyway...LOL...Jules
Reviewer: kwater (Signed) · Date: 12/06/08 01:20 PM · On: Chapter 6
Hope you had a happy house aniversary, Jules.. great update, Loved Dean's realization that he had stopped being a big brother and he needed to begin again - Kel
Author's Response: Thanks Kel. I did have a happy house anniversary - had about three scotches and reminisced about the rainy weekend that I moved in - LOL. The rain threatened all day on the Saturday, and just when we had everything packed inside the house and my uncle's truck was about to pull out of the driveway to head home, the heavens opened up and it rained for the rest of the weekend! Glad you liked the update. I really felt for Dean and feared for the brothers' relationship during those first few episides of Season 2. They were both so broken inside, especially Dean, until he got his feet under him again....Jules
Reviewer: mymuseandi (Signed) · Date: 10/06/08 05:44 AM · On: Chapter 6
Dean moaned again, his hands weakly scrabbling along the floor as though searching for something. Sweat poured down his wan face, soaking the neck of his tee shirt. He flinched away from the hand that rested on his forehead. "Sam..." "I'm here." Wincing, Sam settled onto the floor near his brother's head. "I'm here, Dean. Look at me, big brother." Blinking rapidly, the dazed hunter peered up at the tall dark shape at his side. "Sammy?" "It's me, Dean. What are you doing out of bed?" "Sammy." Pushing himself along the floor, Dean bit his lip when his knee twisted painfully underneath him. "Got to find Sammy. Got to save..." Wow. i could picture this in my head!!! i think it's very touching and absolutely pointless that Dean keep blaming himself for all the things that befall Sam. i think he should take a break. and i don't think the fever is helping any is it?? Will be waiting for the epilogue... :)
Author's Response: No, hon, don't think the fever is doing him any favours at all. And it is sad that he thinks that is all the purpose he has in life - to look after Sam. Not that I'm knocking Sam - far from it. I lay the blame squarely at John's feet. (apologies to John fans...) Even though he loves his brother, and Sam feels the same about Dean, Dean has been a bit short-changed in life, especially in the self-esteem department. Perhaps that's why I love him so much. There are just so many layers to him - each time you peel one away, you find another.....Jules
Reviewer: calUK (Signed) · Date: 09/06/08 03:26 PM · On: Chapter 6
Go celebrate, have fun, then you damn well get back to writing! (Sorry, but this story is great, riveting even...)
Author's Response: I did... I have...LMAO!!!!! Seriously, thanks for reading. I'm chuffed that you're enjoying it. I tend to like the mind games ones - suppose it's my love for Agatha Christie that does it. She was definitely the plot twist queen. Hope you enjoy the epilogue, and the non-chick flick moment....Jules
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