Reviewer: jennie81 (Signed) · Date: 26/07/10 09:33 PM · On: Chapter 6
good story clap clap
Reviewer: penmin (Signed) · Date: 17/06/09 03:25 PM · On: Chapter 6
That leaves as many questions as answers, that Dean and Sam were allowed to be with Ben in the past, still what lesson Ben needed to learn and why John needed to be involved...looking forward to the next chapter, at least I've caught up now Jacq
Author's Response: This story was meant to pose a lot of questions. It is over for the time being and I feel rather bad since it feels incomplete. The whole story will be told though. First we'll go back in time a bit then jump past this story. I don't plan on it taking very long to get this done but other plot bunnies keep shoving this one in the back corner. He's pouting at the moment. I'll try to coax him out with some carrots tomorrow. Thank you so much for reading and reviewing! I so appreciate it. Kim
Reviewer: penmin (Signed) · Date: 17/06/09 10:07 AM · On: Chapter 5
At last they seem to part of a team, but what lesson is Ben being taught? Intriguing...onto next chapter now Jacq
Author's Response: Strange bedfellows, yeah? They want to work together but life seems to be getting in the way. At least they tried. Thanks. Kim
Reviewer: penmin (Signed) · Date: 17/06/09 09:38 AM · On: Chapter 4
Gee, they really get each others backs up don't they! Yep, thought it may be the gargoyles too...on to the next chapter...really good story still Jacq
Author's Response: I see this interaction between John and Ben as a little glimpse of what John and Dean would've been like had demons not intervened. Not that Dean would have been bad just that he wouldn't have been so accepting of his Dad's unconditional leadership. I love Gargoyles. Love 'em. Thanks again! Kim
Reviewer: penmin (Signed) · Date: 17/06/09 09:11 AM · On: Chapter 3
I hadn't realised how many chapters I'd missed so I'm catching up, now is John going to jigger up the time line? On to the next chapter... Jacq
Author's Response: Sorry you got behind. Once it was beta'd it was hard to leave it sitting on my hard drive for weeks on end. It still wouldn't be all posted if I'd waited a week between postings. Poor John, can I say that? Not really but I feel it anyway. Thanks for reading, reviewing and leaving me some stars. Kim
Reviewer: Midge (Signed) · Date: 14/06/09 09:12 AM · On: Chapter 6
Wow, that's some update. Such a lot happening. Gargoyles that obey Ben, Sam and Dean joining him in the past and John - well John was being John, always obsessed! And I'm still not sure what lesson Ben is supposed to be learning - so hoping all will becoome clear.
Author's Response: You actually know what the lesson is, you just applied the trait to John ... I just haven't given you anything other than a slight hint that maybe Ben's behaviors are bordering at an inappropriate level. It will become clear, it'll just take a little time to get there. Thanks for the review. And the stars! Kim
Reviewer: Shannondoah (Signed) · Date: 12/06/09 06:50 PM · On: Chapter 6
Wow! My mind is spinning from all the information and the past and present and future stuff. How did you ever keep it straight in your head? Love that the current Sam and Dean came to Ben's rescue. I cheered when Dean told his dad that he'd kill him if he ever hurt his son again. Now i'm anxiously waiting for the clean up so I know hwy all this happened. *sigh* I know, next story.
Author's Response: This story actually progressed pretty easily for me and wasn't that difficult to keep straight once I figured out what the bad guys motivation was. I particulatly loved playing with the gargoyles and making thier behavior bad but their motives good. Then once they realized that Ben, and John by default, were going to help them achieve their goals, they were willing to do what Ben dictated to them. Sorry but the clean up on this one will likely be two stories away. I have to build up first. THEN the fallout. I wish it could be quickly done but my time is torn between a couple of stories right now, I'll do the best I can. Thanks for reading and reviewing! Kim
Reviewer: Shannondoah (Signed) · Date: 12/06/09 06:26 PM · On: Chapter 5
Amazing! I would have never guessed what was happening in that lab. And it fits with what will happen in Oregon, the animal trials before the human trials. Although, Sam and the other children have already been infected. Is this test to see what abilities the chimps develop? You've planned this perfectly! Reading about John and Ben together is great! John sees a completelydifferent side of his sons than Ben knows. I love that you've portrayed John's obsession with the demon in a more positive light. It seems that he already knows what happened in Sam's nursery.
Reviewer: Shannondoah (Signed) · Date: 12/06/09 06:09 PM · On: Chapter 5
Amazing! I would have never guessed what was happening in that lab. And it fits with what will happen in Oregon, the animal trials then the human trials. You've planned this excellently! Reading about John and Ben together is very funny! JOhn knows a completely different side of his sons than Ben knows. I love that you've portrayed John's obsession with the demon in a more positive light. Does he already know aqbout what happened to Sam or is he on that trail?
Author's Response: Thank you so much. I was fun to bring about an aspect of the show that's just kind of fallen away. John and what happened to Sam? No, I think he just wants revenge. He wants to know which demon it is that he's after. Again, thanks so much for reading and leaving reviews! Kim
Reviewer: Midge (Signed) · Date: 11/06/09 01:35 PM · On: Chapter 5
Loved that chapter. Full of action and mystery. Love the veiled references to Ben's angel status from the gargoyles, and the picture of John in mismatched clothes. I don't know about Sam and Dean loving a photo, I'd like to see one too.
Author's Response: I'd love to see John walking the streets in those clothes. I imagine him striding around like he owns the world...in crocs. As for Ben's angelic status, seems most things supernatural know its there as soon as they see him, I find that interesting. Its something kind of hinted at on the Show but they never really touched it. I think it could have made for an interesting dynamic. Thanks for reading, leaving stars, and reviewing. Kim
Reviewer: impalamedean1 (Signed) · Date: 11/06/09 01:25 PM · On: Chapter 5
hhahaah I love the names Ben gave the gargoyles haha mutt and jeff, and I love what John has to wear haha so funny!!! update soon please!!!
Author's Response: I call my dogs mutt and jeff (their real names are Guinness and Stella), it seemed appropriate. A little humor seems necessary once in a while so that the pain and angst gets a break. Thanks for the review and the stars.
Reviewer: impalamedean1 (Signed) · Date: 10/06/09 11:59 PM · On: Chapter 4
please please update soon!!
Author's Response: It'll all be over tomorrow. Is that soon enough?
Reviewer: Shannondoah (Signed) · Date: 10/06/09 05:17 PM · On: Chapter 4
Geez, intense between John and Ben! I think it's a good thing John isn't there to know his grandson. It doesn't seem like it would be a warm, fuzzy relationship.
Author's Response: I think Ben is everything that John tried to squash in Dean...stubborn, rebellious, strong-willed, and a free-thinker. So, no, I don't think they'd have a very good relationship were John still alive. But! I love John as a character. I think he's proabably one of the best characters presented on the show, especially considering how little he was actually on. The psychology of his mind intrigues me as much as Dean and Sam do. Thanks for the review! Kim
Reviewer: Shannondoah (Signed) · Date: 09/06/09 05:05 PM · On: Chapter 3
Cool chapter! But the agony of waiting for the next one might kill me! You've hidden your tracks well, I have no idea what this trip down memory lane is supposed to do or why Ben is sneaking into the night.
Author's Response: Again... just to remind everyone... you won't know what Ben's up to this story. This is a build for what's to come. I hope y'all can forgive me. Thanks again! Kim
Reviewer: Shannondoah (Signed) · Date: 09/06/09 04:52 PM · On: Chapter 2
There was so much to love in this chapter! So many little detailsfrom your other pieces woven into this one---I was enthralled. I got such a kick when Ben laughed at John growling. Then when you ended the chapter with Dean doing the same thing and Sam commenting on it---hilarious!
Author's Response: A long time ago I got a review commenting on using "growling" as something that someone does. That reviewer said that Jensen Ackles is one of the few people that could probably get away with an "actual deep throat growl" and I really thought about what that person said. So, this reviewer isn't a fan of my Ben stories but I can never forget what he said and I think JDM is someone who could pull off the same thing. So, it works very well that John and Dean would both growl. And that Sam would have always made a bit of a joke out of it and that Ben would pick up on the same joke. That was way too much information, sorry. This story was very fun to write because I really felt like I was beginning to pull everything together that I started a long time ago. So, the little details come naturally because they were placed purposefully to start to work my way to here. Again, TMI. Thanks for the review! I really appreciate it. Kim
Reviewer: Shannondoah (Signed) · Date: 09/06/09 04:33 PM · On: Chapter 1
aqmazing chapter! and the idea of Ben meeting John was wicked cool! Ben is such a wonderful combination of his mom and his dad (and the man his dad is deep inside). I also like that we know John didn't ignore his sons because he was indifferent to their plight or that they weren't as important to him as Azazel but because he knew they would be fine.
Author's Response: I've always doubted that John ignored his son's condition but he felt that being near them put them in danger. I know, a little redundant when you have a child that is dying but there was another child to consider. And as much as I actually like John I don't think he would have risked Sam, not even for Dean. Protecting Sam was just as much a part of his obsession as finding Mary's killer was. So, this story makes it easy to make excuses. He was actually there but in a difficult/impossible situation. Thank you so much for reading and reviewing.
Reviewer: impalamedean1 (Signed) · Date: 09/06/09 02:18 PM · On: Chapter 3
yay! thanks for updating it!! lol loved it again...update soon!!
Author's Response: Thank you so much. Glad you're enjoying it.
Reviewer: Midge (Signed) · Date: 09/06/09 01:45 PM · On: Chapter 3
Well I'm really really glad you couldn't wait a week to post this update, it's great. Just got to love all the conundrums Ben being in the past with John is bringing up. I remain curious about what lesson Ben is learning and what he was up to that means he has that lesson to learn. And just what is John up to? Something feels off... Already desperate for the next update.
Author's Response: Okay, confessions - you won't know what Ben is up to in this story. Have I mentioned that yet? And I won't say, "And the moral of this story is..." It should be pretty obvious but sometimes I'm not sure if my morals come through. Another confession - I probably won't be able to wait another week for the next chapter - maybe not even 24 hours. Thank you so much for reading! And the reviews and the stars! Kim
Reviewer: Midge (Signed) · Date: 06/06/09 03:12 PM · On: Chapter 2
This second chapter makes way more sense. Thanks for the quick change. You had my heart in my mouth when Dean was preparing to kill himself to get to Ben and as for Ben with John the incident at the truck stop was just plain scary. But I love the growling comment. Already impatient for next weeks installment. Keep up the great work.
Author's Response: I'm glad things make more sense. I'm embarrassed that I made the mistake but I can see exactly what I did wrong...now that I'm awake. Hopefully I won't make that mistake again. I think John would be a difficult person to deal with, he'd have strange ideas of what would be a teaching moment. Poor John, such a misunderstood character but we know so little about him. We have to go with our own ideas about who we think the man is. Thanks for reading and the reviews -- and for letting me know how badly I'd messed up last night. Kim
Reviewer: penmin (Signed) · Date: 06/06/09 03:11 PM · On: Chapter 2
Posting late at night can be hazerdous...lol I'm glad John didnt really leave Ben, he's not that mean...And a Dean & Sam fix, Yes! I reckon Ben is a match for John, looking forward to Chapter 3 Jacq
Author's Response: Sam and Dean become a little scarce from here on out except for the fact that they sit right between John and Ben and every conversation they have. I think John would be a very difficult parental figure to have -- high expectations with little reward. It's hard to ever meet those sorts of expectations. Posting late is very hazardous and I knew better. I so appreciate you letting me know my mistake as soon as you noticed it. Thanks for everything. Kim
Reviewer: impalamedean1 (Signed) · Date: 06/06/09 11:16 AM · On: Chapter 2
haha again I love watching Ben and John spending time togetether...its so cute!! poor Dean!! and please update soon!!!
Author's Response: Thank you so much. It was really fun putting these two characters together and seeing how they react to each other. Kim
Reviewer: Midge (Signed) · Date: 04/06/09 03:13 PM · On: Chapter 1
Amazing start. I'll admit when you stated that Sam and Dean weren't really going to be in the story I had doubts about reading it. But time travel angel style always gets my attention, and bring John back in certainly has my attention 100%. I like the logic you use for John not going to find the boys after Dean was electricuted - you can't really fault his logic assuming he does really believe that Ben is Dean's son and from the future. Now I'm really wondering what Ben was doing that means he needs to learn a lesson taught from the past presumably by his Grandfather of all people. So many questions, so much story still to come. I can't wait.
Author's Response: I have a confession...you won't know what Ben's up to this story. You'll only get to know what lesson the angels are trying to teach him. There is more to come, though. I'm glad you read despite not a lot of Dean and Sam. They are actually in the story just in various forms. A lot of conversation about them as Ben and John learn to deal with each other. I wanted to be careful with the rules of the site so I gave fair warning. I hope the rest of the story doesn't disappoint. Thanks for the review!
Reviewer: impalamedean1 (Signed) · Date: 30/05/09 07:17 PM · On: Chapter 1
awesome job so far, love how Ben and John are spending time together, so cute:) update soon please!!!
Author's Response: Thank you so much. I like the idea of John and Ben spending time together too. The update will be up in a week. Thanks for reading and reviewing!
Reviewer: penmin (Signed) · Date: 30/05/09 05:04 PM · On: Chapter 1
Well this is an interesting change of direction, really glad you have brought John in, don't read enough with John, and I don't mind there being little of Dean & Sam for the moment, works for me. Cause I know they will be back at some point. Looking forward to the next chapter and wondering what the angel's 'lesson' is. Jacq
Author's Response: Thank you so much. Dean and Sam won't be seen a lot...and I feel guilty for it but what needed to be covered just wouldn't work if the two of them were sitting there saying, "yeah, dad, he's really your grandson." I like to look at Ben in this as a glimpse into who Dean might have been had he not been forced into obdience from John. Ben doesn't have the same upbringing that Dean did and is much more willing to speak his mind. So, a little of Sam's rebellion and a lot of Dean's smart*ss remarks - and we've got Ben facing down his grandfather. Fun stuff. Thanks for reading and reviewing! Kim
Reviewer: blackcatswhiskers (Signed) · Date: 30/05/09 04:41 PM · On: Chapter 1
Kim, this is setting up to be a great story. I was wondering how you were going to do something new with Ben Braeden ... but getting him to work with his grandfather - inspired!! Looking forward to the following chapters Rachel
Author's Response: Rachel, Thank you so much. I'm happy to say, not my inspiration but once the seed was planted - it was fun. I've always avoided writing John as he's such a complex character but it couldn't be resisted this time. As with the John in the show, people are going to either hate him, love him, or be desperate to defend him. I feel all the same about him, also. But it is what makes John such a great character...complex and so layered it is impossible to know what he'd do in any given situation. Thanks for reading and reviewing! I really appreciate it. Kim
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