Reviewer: mymuseandi (Signed) · Date: 21/05/08 05:44 AM · On: Chapter 2 - Pure Faith
You captured both their thoughts pretty well....i thought, like Dean, it was kind of like what siblings do, being contrary, when i was watching how their emotions were somehow crossed in that eppy. but i think that i'm giving Sam too little credit, and that he might actually have his own suspicions aboyut what's going on before believing it....
Author's Response: I really was upset with the episode the first time I watched it. I simply couldn't believe Sam would leave Dean when he was obviously so upset and I hate to say the word, but "needy". It just didn't seem like what Sam would do, so I had to come up with his justification. Hopefully this rang true to explain his actions. It was hard watching the brothers so at odds. Thanks for reading and reviewing. Take care, B.J.
Reviewer: bulletbabe (Signed) · Date: 16/05/08 12:50 PM · On: Chapter 2 - Pure Faith
I do NOT understand you thinking that you don't have the same insight into Sam's psyche as you do Dean's. And this chapter should prove that. This is Sam's head laid bare and done beautifully too, a fantastic companion piece to the first chapter and to the episode as well. Just awesome work, and don't let anyone tell you you're only channeling Dean cos I think Sammy is up and whispering in your ear too...lol XX Louy
Author's Response: Thanks, Louy, Much appreciated again. I think it just took me awhile to understand Sammy. My viewpoint in life is more along the lines of Dean and I've always related to his perspective more. I do feel like Sam has become more defined in my mind and hopefully I can capture him realistically. It is always super nice to hear that I got it right. Thanks again and take care, B.J.
Reviewer: Maureen Nesbitt (Signed) · Date: 16/05/08 07:08 AM · On: Chapter 2 - Pure Faith
Again this is a great chapter, it sounds so much like Sam, Thanks for posting.
Author's Response: Thanks! I am always pleased to hear my Sam chapters ring true. Later, B.J.
Reviewer: Maureen Nesbitt (Signed) · Date: 16/05/08 07:07 AM · On: Chapter 1 - Blind Faith
Absolutely brilliant you can almost hear Dean saying the words you've written.
Author's Response: Ah, thanks! That is my aim to speak what Dean never will vocalize on the show and yet have it ring true. Take care, B.J.
Reviewer: clclemmons (Signed) · Date: 16/05/08 03:32 AM · On: Chapter 2 - Pure Faith
BJ, What a great accompaniment to blind faith. You've captured Sam so well, and how I believe he views his father and brother and the sacrifices they made in and with their lives, especially Dean. Pure faith, how else could he describe it. Thanks for a great read. Crystal
Author's Response: Thanks , Crystal, These Winchesters are so very fascinating. Sam did have such reactions to both Dad and Dean. He witnessed Dean devotion to Dad and how he viewed that as blind faith, since he does see his dad more realistically. Now, with Dean it is totally different. He has always looked up to Dean and it was nice to have him acknowledge that. So very happy to hear you think I captured Sam. I feel like it took me awhile to figure him out, but hopefully I do get him now. Take care, B.J.
Reviewer: Shannondoah (Signed) · Date: 15/05/08 01:02 PM · On: Chapter 1 - Blind Faith
Superb! It has all the elements of Dean--the courage, the arrogance, the reluctant fear, the self-recrimination. One of the best pieces I've ever read!
Author's Response: Why, thank you, that is quite a compliment! I do always feel a stronger connection to Dean. We'll see how Sammy fares. Take care, B.J.
Reviewer: Cookie6 (Signed) · Date: 15/05/08 04:21 AM · On: Chapter 1 - Blind Faith
Brilliant, BJ. You have surfaced the inner battles and doubts that Dean has had building in his head all season. I was entralled as you had him seeking reasons to justify his thoughts as he articulated them to himself, as he was forced to by admitting to his fear. You had him facing his perceptions about himself, his brother and his Dad through new eyes, new eyes borne of desperation, experience and grief, and it was profound. Very deep stuff, beautifully written. I think you are spot on in writing that Dean's reflections, mulling over his doubts and new revelations would lead him back seeing his Dad as a superhero - but this time not through blind faith, but through the eyes of a son seeing his Dad as a damaged and lost man who loved his sons with all his heart, who did the very best he could, and whose skills and choices keep them safe and secure. For me, your line "God, i miss him" is the key to Dean's doubts and resentments - a son who just needs and wants his Dad. You have found the heartbreaking core of why Dean did have blind faith in that phone call. Am I on the right track? Is my interpretation of your musings what you were thinking? Another fantastic piece of work, I loved it. As usual you give a deep and accurate view of Dean that is true to character. Awesome work.
Author's Response: Yep, Cookie, you totally got it. We know Dad was the only one Dean had to look up to, and regardless of the dream in DALDOM, he is always going to look up to Dad. As he sorts thru all his feelings, and what an emotional rollercoaster he must be on with the deal coming to a close, he will finally see his dad in more realistic terms. Like himself and Sammy, none of them are perfect but they are truly heroic. Dad did the best he could and no one can ever convince me he didn't love his sons with his entire being. In times of stress you reach out to what you've always known. Dad reaching out from the grave, talking to his son, reassuring him that he loves him and will save him, oh, my poor Dean, how that must have messed with his head. Honestly, it took me a few viewings to sympathize with Sammy at all in this one. I could not believe he would leave Dean at such a pivotal, emotional moment in his life. Hopefully, Sammy can explain himself in the next chapter. Thanks again for taking the time to leave such a well thought out review. I loved it. Later, B.J.
Reviewer: bulletbabe (Signed) · Date: 15/05/08 04:17 AM · On: Chapter 1 - Blind Faith
You have a real skill at this kind of internal monologue writing that just makes me believe every word. And you manage to weave a real intensity through the whole thing too, can't wait to read Sam's 'answer' tomorrow. XX Louy
Author's Response: Thanks, Louy, I think the shows' writers and Jensen define Dean so sharply in my mind that I do feel almost like I am channeling him sometimes. I always feel more confident writing Dean, but hopefully Sammy will be talkative too. Sometimes I think I have them "talking" too much, certainly more than the show ever allows, but in an internal monologue, we KNOW there is so much going on with Dean beneath the surface. Thanks again, always appreciated. Take care, B.J.
Reviewer: CricketBee (Signed) · Date: 14/05/08 11:19 PM · On: Chapter 1 - Blind Faith
What a wonderful introspective peek into Dean's brain. I loved this from start to finish. Can't wait to see Sammy's side of it all. --cricket
Author's Response: Thanks, cricket, Oh, how I do love to dig around in Dean's head! LOL I love trying to figure him out and what is going on in there. Sammy is always more of a challenge, but hopefully the eppy was strong enough for me to get a feel for what he's thinking. Later, B.J.
Reviewer: clclemmons (Signed) · Date: 14/05/08 05:53 PM · On: Chapter 1 - Blind Faith
BJ, You have such a way of always getting into Dean's head, his doubts, his fears, and his faith. We know John wasnt perfect, far from it, but we know he loved his sons and did everything he could to protect and prepare them from the life forced on them by evil. crystal
Author's Response: Thanks, crystal, Yeah, that boy is always in my head talking and my, my how I love it! I give credit to the shows' writers and Jensen for making him so real that I do hear his voice. Thanks for the lovely review. Take care, B.J.
Reviewer: PropGal (Signed) · Date: 14/05/08 05:43 PM · On: Chapter 1 - Blind Faith
beautifully written. can't wait for the rest.
Author's Response: Thanks! It's written, just fine-tuning and it will post tomorrow. Later, B.J.
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