Reviewer: bia1007 (Signed) · Date: 09/08/09 09:07 AM · On: Epilogue Part 2

Ladies, I bow to you and thank you with all my heart for an outstanding amazing journey! This is a story I will hold dear, it so fulfilled all my hopes for our boys, they are back together, really together, in perfect sync and nothing will seperate them ever again, their bond not only restored but now truly unbreakable. Let me say it with Sam, for me this story truly felt like a rush of warmth suffusing my heart!

It was an achingly beautiful homecoming Dean gave his little brother and this time there are just too many special moments to name them all, so I chose one - "For all of his life, since he was a baby in fact, Sam had done and said things that caught Dean unaware and affected him at a deep level. Little gestures or moments that Sam was mostly oblivious to, but caused Dean to experience a warm sensation deep in his heart that actually hurt, it was so intense. Little gestures and moments that Dean filed away in his memories to treasure in private. If he were forced to put words around it, he would best describe it as his very own private inner chick flick moment." No better way to describe their affection.

This journey was magic, thank you again for sharing with us and now go and both enjoy a bit of free time - but don't forget to come back please! LOL, Sabine

Author's Response: Wow, Sabine, what a heartfelt review. We cherish every word. To tell us that you will hold our story dear as it fulfilled your hopes is every authors dream to hear from a reader and we couldn't be happier. We are blown away with your "truly felt like a rush of warmth suffusing my heart!" comment. You have paid us the highest compliment ever and we thank you very much.

We just love it when our readers pick out scenes or lines that affect them, and you have chosen a scene that we both loved. We had many lovely discussions about how Dean would feel viewing his little brother back researching after such a long time apart, and to know that you understood the significance of that moment with us is awesome.

Sabine, we have enjoyed and valued your company every step of this journey. Thank you so much for your reviews, your support and most of all, your faith in us to do the right thing by the Winchester brothers.

Free time? What's that?!?! We're both writing madly on new projects as we speak...

More Sabine-stars! How lovely!

Petra and Jules

Reviewer: vonnie836 (Signed) · Date: 08/08/09 10:07 PM · On: Chapter 16

I'm so excited that the epilogue turned out to be so long. I was surprised and yet I wasn't when Sam told Ginny the whole story. I'm not amazed it shook her up, after all she really took Sam into her heart and to hear what he had to go through, to hear all those things she never thought were even possible had to be a lot.

I was really worried about Dean getting home, yet I told myself that Sam's dream put him into the Impala, so I was pretty sure things would be alright. The time he spent at home was great though, because the conversations between and Sam were so much what you expect from him. Encouraging Sam to get the girls phone number, then telling him to get it for him. I just wondered a little bit about the part that it was supposed to be Natalie and then turned into Amy. This sounds like there could be more to it. I loved Dean getting things ready, washing Sam's clothes and having memories of childhood, finally deciding that Sam would sleep in the same room with him as always, at least for now. 

At the same time I love how Blake questioned Sam, if he was doing this for himself or Dean. It was good for Sam, because he realized that this was really what he wanted.

Now the way back scared me. I was so worried, especially by the almost accident. I loved it led Sam to praying and how amazingly his prayer was answered. It doesn't always happen, but I have seen it happen myself. 

Dean's surprise was great, to give Sam a do over, a change to make things better, that's truly amazing and speaks of the deep love he has for his brother. I also loved the gifts he had for Sam. Now I can't wait to read on. This is just so beyond word, even the last few chapters. Hugs, Vonnie

Author's Response: We are so chuffed that you are excited that our epilogue turned out to be so long - it was a mammoth effort all right, and we are so pleased that so many of our treasured readers loved it too.

Thank you for your deep thoughts re Sam disclosing to Ginny. We felt that she and Sam shared a special bond that meant he could trust her, and your reaction tells us we were right, that is was the right move. Your comment shows her that you get that too, so thanks a bunch. Throughout this entire fic we have been able to rely on you to see the connections and read the deeper threads between the lines.

Regarding the Natalie-Amy thing, no ulterior motives - just a mix up of names and some playful brotherly bantering.

Once again, we are amazed and yet thrilled with the level of intellectual analysis with which you have interrogated our story. We just love it to bits that we have affected you so emotionally. You need to know that your comments have been the subject of much enjoyment and conversation between two very grateful co-authors.

Your stars are very precious to us.

Petra and Jules

Reviewer: fredo (Signed) · Date: 08/08/09 02:21 PM · On: Epilogue Part 1

A fine upstanding citizen Sam, lol. Great chapter again guys, emotion, action. I was tempted to keep the last part for tomorrow, but no, I have to read it right now!

Author's Response: Wow, we had you reading straight through rather than your usual saving us for your quiet moments! While we have absolutely loved it that throughout this trip you have saved us for your quiet downtime, we are tickled pink that you couldn't resist the temptation to put in a marathon read to get to the end this time.

Thanks for your kind words, action and emotion was our gameplan!!

Petra and Jules

Reviewer: supernaturalfan (Signed) · Date: 08/08/09 10:23 AM · On: Epilogue Part 1

Part 1 was great and I look forward to reading part 2!! My favorite was Sam's reaction to seeing the Impala for the first time in 2 years. It was great!! I'm also glad again that you gave closure to a part of John's past for Sam with the bar fight, and also for Dean since he couldn't be there to support his brother the first time. I'm glad his friends got to see the real Sam as well. O.K., so on to part 2.

Author's Response: Thanks heaps for letting us know how much you enjoyed Part I, we are pretty stoked.

We just love it that our Impala scene had such an impact on you. Glad you it got to you too. As authors, we are amazed and humbled that you feel deeply enough to comment. And yes, that bar scene was very satisfying to write. Thanks for noticing that an important part of that scene was not just Sam's retribution, but Dean's support and Sam's friends seeing the real Sam, the brother, behind John Campbell.

Petra and Jules

Reviewer: amethyst (Signed) · Date: 08/08/09 12:30 AM · On: Epilogue Part 2

thankyou both for what was truly one of the best stories I've read. I've cried, I've laughed and I've girly squeeled with delight! excellent story.

Author's Response: Thank you for your terrific review. We are so glad that we had you along for the ride and your thanks and kind words have us walking ten feet tall.

Your stars mean the world to us.

Petra and Jules

Reviewer: blackcatswhiskers (Signed) · Date: 07/08/09 06:07 PM · On: Epilogue Part 2

and what a journey - thank you

 

Rachel

Author's Response:

We are blessed to have had you along for the ride, Rachel. Thanks so very much.

Petra and Jules

Reviewer: fredo (Signed) · Date: 07/08/09 03:13 PM · On: Chapter 16

Well, that was a long and delicious first course. And I'm gonna keep the epilogue for the weekend. And Sam Winchester's back, awesome!!!

Author's Response: Fredo, we have just loved it that you savour our fic and save each of our chapters for your own special time. It makes a very precious connection with us that we cherish.

Delicious first course - we aim to tantalise your taste buds so we're stoked we succeed!!

Petra and Jules

Reviewer: janebear (Signed) · Date: 07/08/09 01:03 PM · On: Epilogue Part 2

Ladies   _    WOW!!!!!!!!  _

I hope that it was ok that I wanted to post this until the final chapter.  I read all the chapters and wanted to express my thoughts at the end.

I took my time to sit back and enjoy the final chapters to this truly amazing story.  I wanted to be able to savor and feel each thought,enotion and action with Sam and Dean.  After all I felt like I was on this truly amazing journey with them.

This has been such a truly amazing story.  I felt like I was right there with them the whole time and I just loved it!!!!!!!!!

The last chapters were just so truly amazing.  They touch my heart in just so many ways.  These were just breath taking and emotional moments that you couldn't help but feel your heart going right to the boys.

This whole story has just left me so totally blown away.  Truly just an amazing story.  I am so happy to see that Sam and Dean are right back were they belong.  What a perfect way to end this journey.

I have to admit though I am a little sad to see this end.  I had a great time with you and enjoyed each and every chapter.  I know that this was a lot of hard work and the result of some truly awesome talent.  This will be a story that I will have bookmarked and will be rereading for a very long time to come.   

What else can I say but THANK YOU so much for capturing my heart and keeping me so enthralled with this mind blowing story.  I do hope that you both stay happy and healthy as well.  I hope to see you both again in the future. 

Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart.  Take care and hopefully will see you soon!!!!

many many hugs, Jane 

 

Author's Response: Jane...WOW!!! What can we say to such a comprehensive and well thought out review, except thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Of course it is ok you saved up all your thought for one big epilogue review, and what a beauty it is. We are just glowing with your words.

We are absolutely stunned and blown away by your comments. Wow, you savoured every thought, emotion and action with our brothers and felt like you were on this journey with them - you have paid us the highest accolade that any author could ever hope for. Please know that we do not take such wonderful reviews like yours for granted for one single minute. We also savour our reader's words, and appreciate the faith you have in us and our fic.

Of all your wonderful praise, you have hit us right in the heart by letting us know that you will reread this in the future because we captured your heart.

Your glittery stars are much appreciated, thank you.

Petra and Jules

Reviewer: Primrose (Signed) · Date: 07/08/09 07:37 AM · On: Epilogue Part 1

I loved the scene with Sam out on the driveway looking at the Impala- how very poignant.  The bar fight rocked!  Thank you!

Author's Response:

Thanks heaps and you're welcome! We are stoked you loved those scenes - we discussed them long and hard before we wrote them (as we do every scene) and we knew exactly what direction we wanted to take them, so when our readers comment on specific scenes, we know all our hard work was worth it.

Petra and Jules

Reviewer: darkhunter (Signed) · Date: 02/08/09 01:36 PM · On: Chapter 15

I'm glad that you are feeling better Jules.

Another outstanding chapter, i'm so glad that Whitesnake helped Sam and that he wasn't trying to hurt him. I'm really looking forward to the epilogue but i'm so hoping that Sam's nightmare was just that and nothing comes of it.

Author's Response:

Author's Response: Thank you so much for your well wishes for Jules. She scared us all a little more than we care to admit, but we are delighted that it wasn't anything major and she's on the mend.

We always had faith in Whitesnake, he's one of our good guys, but it was fun to tease it out for our readers for a while. Thanks for sharing our trust in him.

Sam's nightmare was a worry, wasn't it? We just love it that our readers get so caught up in the emotion and plot of our story. Thanks so much for getting it.

As always, we loved your comments.

Petra and Jules

Reviewer: bia1007 (Signed) · Date: 01/08/09 04:06 PM · On: Chapter 15

First things first, I'm so happy to have you back, really hope you are feeling better and will get some rest during your more than well-deserved and I think much needed vacation. You will come back to us after that, right? Be sure I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers!

I've probably said it before but actually can't say it often enough - I have the feeling that I'm reading here something very rare, a lot like a comet that you know only comes around once or twice in a lifetime. This story is so special in every respect, it fulfilled my hopes with every line and this chapter gives another proof of it.

Right from the beginning when Bill (glad I wasn't wrong about him) after mixing his blood with Sam's discovered the real Dean, the one who found the missing part of his soul again (and this was an incredible and wonderful image, so true! - "Sam - Sam was the missing part. Sam made Dean who he was. And he had just inflicted a wound upon that piece of Dean's soul that he held most precious.") it felt like things now really are falling back into place again. Bill's action offered Sam another important part of his home coming - "Now you can go home..." and what could you wish more in life... - to Dean.

And then, my very own and perfect Sam eye hugs (you bet I will hold these dear, it's a wonderful treat!!, I endlessly enjoyed it, thank you sooo much!): "For a long moment, the younger man studied him in silence before giving him a tentative smile. Something flashed briefly in his eyes and then he was gone, disappearing into the darkened bedroom...He couldn't be one hundred percent certain, because it had been a long time since he had received that particular look from his brother. But he could have sworn that Sam had just hugged him with his eyes." Oh yes, he did! And - this now felt nearly magic - there was another one: "Looking up again, the shorter Winchester found his brother's soft doe eyes on him. Yep, he decided, that was definitely an eye-hug. There was no mistaking it. He fought to keep a grin from his face as he turned back to the stove...Dean waited until Sam had turned partway around before adding grumpily, "And quit huggin' me with your eyes, Don't think I can't see you doin' it." I'm in heaven right now I think!

Loved the way Sam told the truth to his friends and said his goodbyes (one question, you had a beautiful line here: "He was close enough to see the swirl of gold flecks in Sam's green irises." Did you in fact come so near to Jared at the Con you know about this? I'm in awe!), so very Sam, all gentle and kind, but most of all I loved Sam chose Dean over everyone else, an awesome proof of his love for his brother.

There isn't a better and more perfect way to fully bring Sam home than Dean's idea to do it style with the Impala and as much as I understand Sam's panic after his nightmare that something will happen to Dean and he won't come back for and to him (but he will, he always will!!) it is essential they will have this closure - and this angst filled moment also gave us this very lovely brother scene at the end when Dean with his vow to come back to Sam gave Sam his bracelet, "his big brother's commitment. His big brother's promise. Dean owned few things, and what he did, he treasured as they represented who he was. Sam knew absolutely that Dean was giving a piece of himself more binding than Bill Whitesnake's blood brother pledge." Nothing to add than GRAND! (and very sorry this is so long!). Sooo looking forward to the epilogue.

Author's Response: We just need to sit down a bit, your review has knocked us off our feet. Wow, what an amazing review! We are walking on cloud nine thanks to you.

You have no idea how your words have made us feel. To write that our fic is "something very rare" and "so special in every respect" is phenomenal and we thank you with our heart and soul.

We just love it that you highlight and discuss the parts of our fic that mean so much to you. You seem to pick the parts that we are either very proud of, or the parts that we put a lot of thought and discussion into to get them just right. Thank you so much for your heartfelt and clever comments, they mean the world to us.

And yes, the eye hugs are all yours. We are thrilled you love them so much. They are SO Sam, we notice it all the time. Sam sure wears his heart on his sleeve.

Yes, we both were close enough on numerous occasions at the recent OzCon to look Jared in the eyes and they sure are beautiful. Not only that, but they sparkle with his intelligence and sense of fun. Yep, we were mesmerised!!!

Sabine, we loved this review so very, very much. Thank you!!!

Your stars are perfect, thank you so much.

Petra and Jules

Reviewer: Soennelchen (Signed) · Date: 01/08/09 02:47 PM · On: Chapter 15

So good to see you back Jules!

What an amazing chapter!!! Fabulous! Sam is going home. Right? RIGHT???! PLEASE let his dream just be that and not a vision. It has been a long and painful road for the boys and they should finally bet together again. I'm trusting that you will have a happy-end in store for us :)

Author's Response:  Thanks for your lovely welcome back to Jules. Everyone was worried for a while there, but the outcome is all good. I prayed with Sam...

What an amazing comment!! Thank you for you kind words and enthusiasm. We love having you onboard with us.

Yes, it's been a long and painful road all right; the Winchester journey is never smooth is it? We love having your trust and promise we won't let you down. Just a few more bumps first...

Thank you for your beautiful stars.

Petra and Jules