Reviewer: cappy712 (Signed) · Date: 31/07/12 10:52 PM · On: Chapter 1

That was a great story.  Loved it and could so see Sam go postal for Dean!  Thank you for sharing.

Author's Response:

Sometimes I feel that Sam's love for and protectiveness of Dean is overlooked, or misunderstood. I just wanted to showcase that aspect of Sam - willingly going into a fight in defence of his big brother, no matter what the odds against him.

I think Sam's desire for independence is somehow seen as his having less love for his family. I think Sam needs Dean just as much as Dean needs Sam, but Sam has struggled to find and hold onto his own identity, and in that battle he sometimes comes across as a bit colder, perhaps. But even soulless Sam came to Dean's rescue when big brother was about to be eaten by the "guests" in Crowley's hotel of horrors. 

Anyway, that's just my thoughts on it. 

I'm thrilled that you enjoyed this one. It's a fave of mine, and was very easy to write...which doesn't often happen lately - lol. 

Jules

Reviewer: dontknowmyname (Signed) · Date: 20/07/11 08:50 PM · On: Chapter 1

Congratulations! You have been rec’ed at spn_littlebro on LiveJournal.

You can find the rec in the Injury Theme post here:

http:/spn-littlebro.livejournal.com/4308.html

Author's Response:

Thank you very much for that. It's awesome to know that my work is being recced, especially after such a long absence (for me anyway) from the site.

Thanks again, and I hope you enjoyed the story.

Jules

Reviewer: leslie92708 (Signed) · Date: 09/01/11 01:14 PM · On: Chapter 1

What a nice little story!  The characters were spot on!  I LOVED that John Winchester showed up!  Payback's a bitch!! a great twist!  Sam kicks ASS!! Awesome....3:1 too!  Don't make Sammy angry or threaten his family!!  LOVE IT!!  Didn't know that about doves either!

Author's Response:

LOL - Hi, Leslie,

No, I didn't know that about doves either, until I did a bit of research on them. But apparently caged doves can be quite aggressive too - one has to watch what other birds go in the cage with them, or there might be carnage. The doves will kill them. 

So glad you liked this one. It's actually one of my favourites too. And the John bit was a last-minute addition while I was writing it - so relieved everyone loved it so much.

Thanks again.

Jules

 

Reviewer: Dolphindreamer (Signed) · Date: 06/06/10 09:22 PM · On: Chapter 1

Super Winchester adventure.

We were treated with a little bit of everything. Hurt/ comfort/ action.

Even John got in on the act! Nice touch -- by the way -- really nice!

And thank you for the nature lesson, and trip down memory lane. (I enjoyed that most of all. )

When I was ...oh ... younger...LOL...I had a chick-a-dee that I did the same thing with that Sm did with the dove. Only I used sunflower seeds, and took me like a month, but I got the little fellow to fly to my hand and feed anytime I would go outside and call to it...'Dee...dee...dee.'

Nieghbors probably thought I was a dork...but I loved that free flying bird. Thanks for the memories!

Karen

Author's Response:

Thanks so much, Karen.

When my aunt and I used to go camping, we'd feed the birds that came around the tent - there was a magpie couple who visited a couple of times a day. The female would walk right into the tent and stand beside us while we got them something to eat, but the male was a bit shy - he'd hang back a fair bit. But there's just something really special about earning the trust of something essentially wild that's hard to put into words. But it's a pretty awesome feeling. 

So thrilled that you enjoyed the story, hun. And yep, there was a bit of everything wasn't there? John's bit was a last-minute addition, and I wasn't sure it would work, but everyone seemed to like it, so...*shrugs and surreptitiously wipes brow*...

Thanks again!

Jules

Reviewer: Midge (Signed) · Date: 16/01/10 08:42 AM · On: Chapter 1

Spent the last couple of days trying to relocate this story. Could remember the plot lines clearly enough but, sorry, my memory failed me as to who wrote it.

But my trawl through favourite authors has led me to read some other new stories whilst hunting for my fix of Dean tied up and Sam in ballistic missile mode. So not only have I now enjoyed this story immensely again, I've read some other great stories on my way back to it. So double thanks Jules for a great reading session.

Author's Response:

Oh gosh, what an adventure - lol. Well, at least it gave you many happy hours trolling through some gems. There are lots on the site - not enough hours in the day sometimes to go through them. I've got a mental list of stories that I need to make time to read. 

LOL - Dean tied up and Sam in ballistic missile mode - well, that about covers it, doesn't it? Should I have made that the tag line, do you think? So chuffed that you loved it. And if you ever want a copy, just give me a shout and I'll be happy to email the Word doc to you. 

Take care, Midge,

Jules

Reviewer: kwater (Signed) · Date: 16/11/09 09:13 AM · On: Chapter 1

Another great one-shot, Jules.  I especially was surprised by John's alley-way visit, I was assuming it'd be Dean.  Hope all is well ;) Kel

Author's Response:

Hey, Kel! So great to see you. Sorry it's taken me so long to reply - real life sucks.

I'm really happy that you loved that little snippet of John in the alley - I don't usually use John in stories because I'm not a fan, but that bit just came out of nowhere. And my beta and banner-maker both told me to leave it the hell alone when I was wondering about taking it out, so I did what I was told for once and kept my cotton-pickin' mitts off it - LOL. But I am glad it worked. And yes, it did sound a little like  Dean at first - that was a bit of a diversion in part, but also a bit of a reflection in Dean trying to be like his dad, so there was that mirror behaviour. 

Thanks again, hun. 

Jules

Reviewer: fredo (Signed) · Date: 27/10/09 04:35 PM · On: Chapter 1

Nice little one. We all know that bad ass Sammy can be damn dangerous... Even by doing his best, big brother can't always help him.

Author's Response:

Hullo, my friend!

Thank you for that. Yes, Sam can be just as deadly given the right motivations. Actually, Sam in full flight is actually a bit scary - lol. Those doe eyes can turn so cold and threatening.

And you're right - even the awesomest big brother in the world can't always protect 'his' kid from all harm.

Jules

Reviewer: Ace33 (Signed) · Date: 05/10/09 11:31 PM · On: Chapter 1

Great story! I love kickass!Sam :D

Author's Response:

Hey, Kayla!

Yep, he's pretty spiffy when he wants to be, isn't he? I have to admit I do love watching Sam fight. He's so graceful, but he packs a hell of a punch when he gets going. 

Thanks so much for reading, hun.

Jules

Reviewer: bia1007 (Signed) · Date: 04/10/09 09:46 AM · On: Chapter 1

Marvellous! Maybe it wasn't a too clever decision at first sight to give their connection away with this single look - guess you can imagine how endlessly I enjoyed the boys' silent talk with their eyes here - but actually that's what I love so much about Sam, that he can't leave Dean - "Who's he to ya?" Swallowing hard, Sam flicked another glance at his sibling. "My brother." Yes and this says it all, doesn't it.

One grand fight, Sam defending and protecting his brother, an unforgettable sight!

The eagle and dove comparison fits just perfectly (a wonderful silent brother scene at the end!!) and when John came for payback ("You threatened my children. You beat up my baby boy.") this was the icing on the cake.

You made as always my day in every way with your story, thank you!!!

Author's Response:

Hi, Sabine,

No, it wasn't too clever a move on Sam's part - but it fit in with this author's evil plan to get him dragged into that fight - lol. But it does show their deep connection, and the fact that there was no way Sam was going to leave Dean there on his own. 

So glad you liked the comparison - I just thought it fit Sam perfectly. And Dean too, with the eagle. 

Thank you, hun. 

Jules

Reviewer: Swellison (Signed) · Date: 04/10/09 12:39 AM · On: Chapter 1

Wow, Jules. I was wincing when I read the fight scene, the punches and pool sticks were flying all over the place.

Dean can be a little too sure of himself in victory - this reminds me of his comments in FPBlues, when he says playing cards with the other prisoners is like plucking fruit from a low-hanging tree - in front of the guy he'd just beaten, no less.

Sam going ballistic when the head baddie threatened Dean makes total sense to me. 

Like Sam, I don't think Dean reallly had a plan for getting out of this mess by himself -- a nice echo back to Scarecrow;-)

Really liked that John paid a little visit to Mutt Ames after he found out what happened, and put the fear of Winchester into the thug.

The eagle and dove comparison was great, too, neatly weaving the elements of the story together. I'm wondering what kind of bird that makes John, though.

Sue

Author's Response:

Hi, Sue,

I made you wince? Wow....I'm impressed. Yes, that was pretty bad, wasn't it? That pool cue must have hurt like hell.

And yes, Dean can be a wee bit cocky at times - got to love him, though. Thank heavens Sam got bored and came looking. 

No, Dean didn't have a plan - lol. But it sounded good at the time. Any plan he might have come up with certainly didn't involve his brother slugging it out in his place, though.

Thank you - chuffed that the comparison worked as well as it did. And the John bit. That was added at the last minute and almost edited out because I was a bit nervous about it. But everyone loved it, so I'm glad I left it in. 

Hmm - what bird for John...will have to think about that one. Elusive, fierce fighter, protective of its young...it'll come to me...

Jules

Reviewer: janebear (Signed) · Date: 03/10/09 09:12 PM · On: Chapter 1

Hey Julie,

I didn't realize that you had written another amazing story.  So i am sorry that my review is late, please forgive.  Life has this nasty little habit of getting in the way of the fun things we really love. 

This was a truly amazing story.  You have gone back to my favorite season too.  Back when Sam and Dean could be themselves and have the brother bond and truly be there for each other. 

I could so picture Sam with his sweet beautiful doe eyes, then having heard what was going to happen to Dean, seeing those eyes become fierce and protective.  Just perfect and awesome.   I just loved this story and love seeing Sam and Dean being true brothers.

And the part of John finding Mutt and being the every protective father was ever so perfect. 

Another great story that perfectly captured every great moment of the Winchesters.

Glad to see you back, I missed seeing you!!!!   Thanks again !!!!!

 

Hugs, Jane

Author's Response:

Hi, Jane. Yes, I'm back - had a few weeks off after Here At finished, but I'm off and running again. This is my second one-shot since the break. I've got a couple more up my sleeve, in the process of being worked on. 

Thank you so much. It was a much more innocent, simpler time, wasn't it, before demons and deals and destinies. And I agree with you about Sam's eyes. They are beautiful and soft, until danger threatens those he loves. 

And I could picture John not only getting the message from Dean, but also a call from Jim Murphy with all the details, then going on a little payback trip of his own, unbeknownst to the boys. 

Thank you - I'm glad to be back, actually. I've missed you all.

Jules

Reviewer: Midge (Signed) · Date: 03/10/09 02:44 PM · On: Chapter 1

Oh boy Mizpah you certainly know how to make a girl's Saturday night - Dean tied up and flat out on his back and all in the first sentence. (Dreamy picture there)

Then you bring in Sam and send him all ballistic in defence of Dean and have him finishing off the bad guys when injured and having to be called off by Dean. (Sighing in satisfaction here)

My heavenly read was completed when John turns up in response to Dean's phone call and deals out  his own form of retribution. Wonder if Mutt was even alive at the end of that. And what a wonderfully apt name 'Mutt' is - he was a total mutt picking on the Winchesters.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for a fabulous read. I love it.

Author's Response:

Hi, Midge! LOL - you and Tree both. Naughty girls. And Dean was tied with leather straps, too....just thought I'd remind you of that while you're drooling.

And yep, ballistic missile Sammy went off - wasn't it a lovely explosion? I love Sammy in full fight mode. And when he throws his higher thinking out the window and just lets his anger erupt, there's only one person who can pull him back - and that's his big brother.

Hmm, not sure if Mutt was left alive - but I can guarantee you that he wouldn't have been looking for the boys any more after John got through with him. 

Thank you for reading and reviewing, hun. Reviews are gold. 

Jules

Reviewer: vonnie836 (Signed) · Date: 02/10/09 09:27 PM · On: Chapter 1

What a story.It starts out in the middle of the action, well at least kinda. I was waiting for Sam to pop in with a save, but I didn't expect that. So Sam get's himself into trouble and it seems hopeless, until he goes all nuts on them and beats the crap out of all three. Wow, what a fight. Beautifully written, so descriptive, it wasn't difficult to picture. I was so proud of Sam and yet it scared me. I was glad when it was over and Dean was free. I really expected someone to come in and kill Sam. Obviously it would have been possible, after all the main goon was the sheriff's cousin. 

Now I really loved John Winchester showing up and beating the crap out of Mutt for hurting his baby boy. Even though Sam would never know, it was awesome. I always figured John real was there when they needed him, watching secretly and making sure things turned out alright. So I did like this part a lot.

I really loved drugged Sammy, he is so funny. Leave it to him to thing about Dean not wearing his belt and possibly getting arrested for indecent exposure because he lost his pants. It made me laugh, just perfect timing for a little comic relief in all this action and worry.

Dean getting out of there and taking Sam to a different town, worrying about him and taking him to Pastor Jim's cabin, that was really great. And then him making Sam talk about what happened for him to go postal, just to find out it was because of the goons threatening Dean, now I thought that was the best. Mainly because it showed Dean how protective Sam is of him and that it is not just a one way street. 

The comparison of the eagle and the dove was wonderful. Sam is right, they are really not that different. Both are very graceful and both are very protective of their territories and young. I think the dove has the advantage, because no one expects it to be this way. We have a lot of them around where I live and my daughter always tells me if she sees another one. They are so timid and shy. There call is very sad and does sound like someone is morning. Looking at those gentle and beautiful birds, you wouldn't expect the fierceness hidden in them. The comparison to Sam is perfectly chosen, just as the one between Dean and the eagle. There is so much beauty and gentleness in the eagle, you just don't see it. 

See that's another thing I love about you, you write a story and you always pack something special into it. Can't wait for more from you. You know, you are just like your stories, special. Hugs, Vonnie

Author's Response:

Aww, your review almost made me cry...

Hmm, we did hit the ground running, didn't we? Thank you - I try really hard to get the fight scenes right. The boys are really skilled fighters, so I want the scene to showcase just how good they are. 

And you liked that little bit of Daddy justice? So glad you did. 

Yes, it showed Dean just how much his brother values him, doesn't it? Pity he didn't believe it...*sigh*....

I was so relieved the comparison worked. It played out so well in my head, but sometimes it can lose a little by the time it gets to paper. And no, looking at Sam back then, before he lost his innocence, you wouldn't think he could be so fierce. And the same with Dean - tough on the outside, but with a heart of gold and a gentleness that is rarely shown, but still very much a part of who he is. 

Thank you hun. Your reviews are beautiful.

Jules