Reviewer: JRAfan (Signed) · Date: 06/03/07 07:26 PM · On: Chapter 2
OH.MY.GOD. I think I jumped in my seat when Dean was sliding off the roof. Your writing is so vivid. I can see everything as it's happening. LOVED the cardboard cutout Dean. That was priceless and very clever. You are really weaving a good story here.
Author's Response: LOL - please don't fall off your seat. So glad you're still enjoying it and that you liked cardboard cutout Dean. I know he's multi-dimensional but sometimes he is so fixated on something (like saving Sam) that he comes across that way.
Reviewer: JRAfan (Signed) · Date: 06/03/07 07:21 PM · On: Chapter 1
That was a really good first chapter. I like where the story is set and how disconnected the brothers are. You write them really well. And I can't wait to find out what's wrong with Dean.
Author's Response: Thanks for the review. I'm glad you like where the story is set. It was fun starting the story with them disconnected and then bringing them closer - through pain and torture. :-)
Reviewer: gaelicspirit (Signed) · Date: 06/03/07 09:24 AM · On: Chapter 10
E -- you have outdone yourself. It is so evident that your heart and soul were poured into this chapter. I was sucked in once again almost immediately. Having sat next to my husband through several medical proceedures, I had no problem with that scene -- what I LOVED about it was Sam's diversionary method of recalling the past when he was 12. I also loved the Dean going into shock moment. My heart literally stops every time I read that. The way you intersperse Dean's thought process and the conversation happening around him... riviting. And the MJ, nice touch. And realistic. :) I am so looking forward to the epilogue -- if possible, my favorite chapter.
Author's Response: Aw - thanks. This was by far the hardest chapter to write - for so many reasons. Thanks for saying that one scene didn't bother you. I rewrote it a dozen times, and in the end left it in because it fit (for me) with what I had done previously. I'm glad it worked for you. :-) What can I say about Dean in shock? It's such a nice literary device for the lad. :-)
Reviewer: gaelicspirit (Signed) · Date: 05/03/07 09:43 PM · On: Chapter 9
OH, E, this is the best chappie yet. So well paced and reserached... and the Dean pain was off the charts... And at the end I actually found myself crying with Sam. I know. You're shocked. Me? Cry? But I did. I swear.
Author's Response: Aw - thanks for the nice compliments. "and the Dean pain was off the charts..." is one of the nicest things you could say to me. :-) And I'm really glad you appreciated the research. For a while after I wrote that I thought the local blood bank was out looking for me, because I had called them with all these weird questions. :-)
Reviewer: gaelicspirit (Signed) · Date: 05/03/07 09:30 PM · On: Chapter 8
The operation was riviting, and I've already shared with you why I know how realistic it is, so I'll go to the other parts that got to me this time 'round. Dean giving Sam permission in the last chapter to not do this culminating in Sam's recognition of Dean's need to say something -- only the something that Dean needed to say was The Secret and he couldn't get it out -- not because of his promise, but because of his pain, and my heart just BROKE when he said "...Sammy please don't cry." I love how Sam knew Dean needed something and that he wasn't just hyperventaliting. And I'll ignore the cliffie because there's another chapter. :) Hee.
Author's Response: And you're back - I think you're a glutton for punishment. And I thank you for that profusely. So glad you're re-reading - and still enjoying! :-)
Reviewer: gaelicspirit (Signed) · Date: 05/03/07 09:26 PM · On: Chapter 7
Dude -- how do you DO this? I've read this chapter 4 friggin times and I still get tears in my eyes when Dean is thrashing and Sam's calling to him to stop that it's him, it's Sam and Dean just quietly confesses that it hurts... and I must be the worlds biggest sap because I'm tearing up again! Geeze, don't show me any Hallmark commercials right now... Sniff.
Author's Response: Yes, you are a sap - but a sap we love, so it's okay. I think those might be tears of tingliness, not to be confused with the real thing... :-) but I could be wrong. Nonetheless I'm glad you were moved to tears - whatever the reason. :-)
Reviewer: gaelicspirit (Signed) · Date: 05/03/07 09:21 PM · On: Chapter 6
YAY! Bates is there. You write the good doctor and his wife so well -- I can picture them. I could gush about this story forever - and have - but hands down my favorite scene in this chapter is when Sam comes back into the room and calms Dean down with a word after Ellen had been trying unsuccessfully. I just adore how you write that connection.
Author's Response: Oh, you spoil me with your reviews. But don't stop - 'cause I love them! Glad you like the connection between the brothers - their relationship, with all its drama, is why I enjoy writing them so much.
Reviewer: Oceane (Signed) · Date: 05/03/07 06:50 PM · On: Chapter 9
Wow!This chapter left me out of breath. Powerful and so intense. Poor Sam, the scene of him outside in the rain, crying, heartbreaking. For someone who doesn't know not much about medical stuff, you're amazing. I'm so looking forward for the next chapter.
Author's Response: Wow right back at ya! What a wonderful review. I was going for intense, so it's good to hear you say that. :-) Glad you liked the Sam scene at the end. I had that written before I wrote the chapter - so I worked around it. As for the medical stuff - right after I wrote the story I was telling my friends I could probably perform an appendectomy - but then I thought of the blood - and the fact that no one in their right mind would let me near them with a scalpel...
Reviewer: bopeep (Signed) · Date: 05/03/07 02:21 PM · On: Chapter 9
this is an AMAZING chapter!! i loved it!!! this is definuntly my favorite story so far, and you are doing great!! i gotta know what happens next, so PAHLEEZ hurry with the update!! keep it up!!!
Author's Response: Hey - thanks for that great review. You are too good to me. So happy you like it so much! Hope you're enjoying the rest!
Reviewer: fredo (Signed) · Date: 05/03/07 02:21 PM · On: Chapter 9
God, of course we're still here, how could we left ?! That's a great story, I love it . But poor Dean, so much suffering... Update ASAP, I'm waiting.
Author's Response: So glad you're still here, in spite of all the suffering. Thanks for the review - hope you enjoy what's coming.
Reviewer: lam (Signed) · Date: 05/03/07 12:00 PM · On: Chapter 9
I love the way you can sneak in a moment of complete levity - Sam's comment that the rain would stop as soon as the house caught on fire was perfect! Yet another great chapter. Sam channeling John to get Dean to drink was heart wrenching. I'm really loving Dr Bates and Betty. Looking forward to more...
Author's Response: Thanks for that great review. I'm glad you appreciated the levity. Sometimes when I was writing those chapters I had to step back and take a deep breath - so the levity helped me too. :-) So glad you liked Bates and Betty - I had a lot of fun with them.
Reviewer: Sammygirl1963 (Signed) · Date: 05/03/07 11:54 AM · On: Chapter 9
WOW, my heart was in my throat as I was reading this chapter. Poor Sam and Dean>>they are going through heck! Please update soon!
Author's Response: Ooh - sorry about your heart - but I love to hear that! :-) Thanks for the review. Hope you're liking the rest of the story.
Reviewer: lilballerette10 (Signed) · Date: 05/03/07 01:23 AM · On: Chapter 9
awww mannn plz let Dean leave...plzzzz it'll kill Sam if he doesn't:(...can't wait for the next part!!!
Author's Response: LOL - I can promise you that Dean will live. It would kill me too if he died! Thanks for the review. Hope you like the rest.
Reviewer: Oceane (Signed) · Date: 04/03/07 08:54 PM · On: Chapter 8
Amazing story so far . What an intense and suspenseful chapter. What's going to happen next, can't wait to know.
Author's Response: Thanks for that great review. So glad you thought it was intense and suspenseful! Hope you like the next chapter.
Reviewer: Bookworm (Signed) · Date: 04/03/07 09:30 AM · On: Chapter 8
Ok You did a good job. i don't know any medical stuff unless it's on tv but it sounds right. Hate clifhangers but i will defently be waiting for the rest. Thanks for all the hard work you put into this again nice job.
Author's Response: Thanks for the review - I really appreciate it. And sorry about the cliffhanger - but it was really hard to resist that one. :-) I'm really happy you're enjoying the story so far.
Reviewer: mizpah (Signed) · Date: 04/03/07 06:20 AM · On: Chapter 8
Well, I'm still here - and I'll hang in there, 'cause I'm a Dean girl and I need to know that he's going to be all fixed up. Evil cliffhanger - writer's best friend! Appreciate the research you must have done for this - it was a great chapter. My heart went out to Sam.
Author's Response: So glad you're still here. And I promise Dean will be fixed up - but he's got a little bit more suffering to go... :-) So glad you appreciated the research. I love doing research for a story - sometimes the research alone takes a story in a different direction, which is always fun. Thanks for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: lam (Signed) · Date: 03/03/07 06:43 PM · On: Chapter 8
Wow! Are you sure you have no medical training? Mine is all gleaned from watching too much tv, but this all seemed pretty accurate to me (at the very least totally believable). Your hard work definitely paid off!
Author's Response: LOL - I'm positive I have no medical training. And believe it or not, I don't even watch the medical shows on TV. But I love doing research for a story, so I'm glad you think it paid off. Thanks for sticking with it and for reviewing. I so appreciate it.
Reviewer: lam (Signed) · Date: 03/03/07 01:28 PM · On: Chapter 7
Great chapter. Loved Sam's realization of what John's death meant to Dean and Dean's dreams. Great writing. Totally with you on Dean's inability to give it up. I also love the spin you put on Dean's remorse at honoring John over Sam. You've made the confession scene in "Hunted" mean a lot more and make a lot more sense. Really, really looking forward to your next post.... Please hurry!
Author's Response: Thank you for that wonderful review. I always felt that whatever the Secret was Dean would feel torn between honoring his father and betraying his brother - or vice versa. That boy's head is so filled with painful memories of the Winchester version of family - he's ripe for psychoanalyzing - and emotional fanfic torture. :-)
So glad you're enjoying the story!
Reviewer: lam (Signed) · Date: 03/03/07 01:08 PM · On: Chapter 6
Ok - "cause nothing turns women on like men in pain" LOL!!!!!! Hangs head - bad girl.... This just keeps getting better - surgery!sam. Must read next chapter...
Author's Response: LOL - yeah, I couldn't help myself with that line. Hold your head up high - it's okay - you are not alone... Thanks for the review.
Reviewer: bopeep (Signed) · Date: 03/03/07 12:56 PM · On: Chapter 7
oh my gosh!! this story is more than amazing!! your doing an amazing job! keep it up! i love it that Dean punched sammy so you know after the miracle of the "surgery" goes good and the brothers hit the road again Dean is gonna apologize for the big bruise thats gonna be on sam's jaw...lol. so update ASAP please!!!!!! i gotta know what happens next!!!!!!!
Author's Response: So glad you came back for more torture - I mean, Dean torture. :-) And that you're still enjoying it. Thanks so much for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: mizpah (Signed) · Date: 03/03/07 06:07 AM · On: Chapter 7
Still here. Wow - this is intense. Ready for Doctor Sam - I think...
Author's Response: So glad you're ready for Dr. Sam. Not so sure Sam's ready...or Dean for that matter... Thanks for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: mizpah (Signed) · Date: 03/03/07 05:57 AM · On: Chapter 6
No yelling - still on the edge of my seat, though. Reading on...hopefully relief will be in sight.
Author's Response: Thanks for not yelling. :-) So glad to hear you're still on the edge of your seat! There will be relief - eventually - but it'll be a while...Thanks for reviewing.
Reviewer: bopeep (Signed) · Date: 03/03/07 02:31 AM · On: Chapter 6
oh my gosh!! my favorite story so far!!!!!! keep up the great work!!!!!!! PLEASE update ASAP! i gotta know what happens next!!! great job so far!!!!!!
Author's Response: Wow. Good to hear it's your favorite story so far! Thanks for that great compliment. Hope you like the rest.
Reviewer: bopeep (Signed) · Date: 03/03/07 02:10 AM · On: Chapter 5
PLEASE update asap!!!!! your doing awesome so far!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)
Author's Response: Thanks so much for the review - so glad you're enjoying the story so far!
Reviewer: lam (Signed) · Date: 02/03/07 01:06 PM · On: Chapter 5
Great story! Terrific dialogue, and you capture the boys perfectly. Did you know what the "secret" was when you originally wrote this? I love the tension and "dancing" between the bros. Please try to keep Dean in his boxers for as long as possible... It's easy to see why this story won an award already -hoping this means there will be more posted soon?
Author's Response: Thanks for that wonderful review - I so appreciate it. I'm glad you thought I captured the boys well - since it was my first SN fic, I was a little nervous about that. I did not know the Secret when I wrote the story, but by the time I wrote the epilogue, which wasn't part of the original story, I did know it. LOL - Dean in his boxers - he will be in them (and out of them) for the majority of what's left! :-)
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