Reviewer: mizpah (Signed) · Date: 31/12/09 12:49 AM · On: Chapter 14
Oh, how worrying that Sam isn't waking up at all......I hope that on some level he can feel his brother's hand, hear Dean's voice, and know that he isn't alone. Could really feel Dean's fear when the Indian doctor said those dreaded words - "Let's sit down...." And oh, both kidneys shut down? How is Sam going to get through this? I think it's going to take a miracle - hope Nurse Jo's prayers are being listened to. Have a happy and prosperous New Year hun. Jules
Author's Response: Thanks and I may your year be blessed and prosperous too. Thanks for all your kindness and your wonderful reviews. And miracles do happen, especially in fan fiction. Hugs, Vonnie
Reviewer: bia1007 (Signed) · Date: 25/12/09 05:08 AM · On: Chapter 13
Oh no, things are really spinning out of control now and Sam's life is hanging by a thread. Heartbreaking scenes when Dean cried and all his guilt and despair came crushing down on him. The one good thing here - and I'm more than thankful for this little glimmer of hope - is that Dean learned his lesson and won't leave his brother's side anymore ("He wasted enough time away from Sam. Now he needed to make sure he was on his side, so the kid would know, he needed to fight whatever it was that made him worse." So very true!). Dean has to find a way to get through to Sam (even if he uses the ouija board) and Sam has to want to come back or all is lost, truly then "more lives lost than just his" - and this just can't be! Fantastic chapter!
Author's Response: Thanks for another wonderful review. It is good that Dean learned his lesson. I promise he is going to do whatever it takes to help Sam. Have a fantastic Christmas. Hugs, Vonnie
Reviewer: darkhunter (Signed) · Date: 24/12/09 09:53 AM · On: Chapter 13
That was a brilliant chapter, poor boy's, they and Bobby are really having a hard time. Merry xmas to you.
Author's Response: Aw thanks, I'm putting them through the mill here and they are not done yet. Hugs, Vonnie
Reviewer: mizpah (Signed) · Date: 23/12/09 10:30 PM · On: Chapter 13
Oh....my......gosh.......*sniffle*..... If I didn't know better, I'd be seriously howling into the nearest box of tissues right now. But I know you don't do deathfics, and I know this isn't AU, and so Sam's got to make it so he can finish Season 2, and go on for S3, 4 & 5, right? Right?.....*hastily checks story for AU marker*..... Oh, it's bad, it's really bad. And those horrible words that Dean can't take back - "Too little, too late" - now he's seeing for himself the full extent of the damage those words and more have caused. Especially now that those very words are haunting him. His brother is at death's door - I hope to heaven he doesn't start raising his hand to knock.... Come on, Dean, keep talking to him - let Sam know you didn't mean it. Before it really is too late...... *flails*........ Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year, hun. Bless you and your family heaps. Jules
Author's Response: Dean is feeling really guilty and he is trying his best to let Sam know. And Bobby is trying is best to be supportive and not loose it himself. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and a great New Year. Blessings and hugs, Vonnie
Reviewer: mizpah (Signed) · Date: 19/12/09 05:39 PM · On: Chapter 12
So sorry this is late, Vonnie. It's just been so crazy. But I did read the chapter when you first posted it, so this is the second time I've peeked at it. And it was just as scary the second time around - poor Sammy is crashing, and no one's there for him apart from the medical staff. Dean is going to feel so low when Bobby gets that phone call from Sam's doctor. And just what did the tests reveal? I hope Dean doesn't get it into his head to stay away again, or things are going to get a a hell of a lot worse. *biting nails until next installment*.....
Author's Response: Don't worry about being late, I know how that goes. I haven't even started the next chapter yet and I'm a little under the weather right now. Anyway, I'm hoping I can start tomorrow. Thanks for your review, like always I enjoyed it so much. Sam is going to be in a lot of trouble, but I promise Dean will be on his side. Hugs, Vonnie
Reviewer: darkhunter (Signed) · Date: 14/12/09 12:30 PM · On: Chapter 12
Two outstanding chapters, i'm really loving this great story.
Author's Response: Thanks so much, I'm so happy to hear it. Hope you continue to like it. Hugs, Vonnie
Reviewer: bia1007 (Signed) · Date: 13/12/09 07:59 AM · On: Chapter 12
Just as I feared, Sam was alone and at his lowest point with nothing but guilt and despair left when his condition so dramatically changed. Honestly, can it get any more desperate, Sam doesn't even know Dean wanted to come and does care and love his little brother more than anything and Dean, oh and Bobby too - if you ever received such a phone call in the middle of the night you know how terrible this feels, it's like losing ground and for Dean it's tenfold worse because he didn't have the chance to make up with Sam. God, I hope Sam will wake up, you wouldn't leave them and us at Christmas with such a heartbreaking situation - please!?! Fantastic chapter!
Author's Response: Thanks, sorry to make you right, or maybe I'm not. Sam is really at the lowest point and his complications couldn't have come at a worse time. Dean is going to be devastated when he finds out and Bobby isn't going to do that great either. So there is more excitement to come. Hugs, Vonnie
Reviewer: bia1007 (Signed) · Date: 06/12/09 07:50 AM · On: Chapter 11
Can't tell how relieved I am that Bobby came home soon enough to stop Dean from leaving and finally made him see how much Sam loves and needs him. But - there is always a but, isn't it - I wished Dean wouldn't have waited to visit his little brother, Sam's condition is fragile in every respect and he's close to giving up. And now complications ahead, I just hope it won't happen during the night, this would be terrible for both, Sam feeling completely alone and Dean feeling even more guilty. Excellent update and I can't wait to see what happens next!! Hoffe sehr, dass die nächste Zeit ein bisschen weniger hektisch für Dich wird, mit Weihnachten vor der Tür wird das aber sicher schwierig, aber wünschen darf man es sich ja!!! Und ganz herzliche Glückwünsche zur Nominierung, freue mich so für Dich und Du hast es mehr als verdient!! Liebe Grüsse, Sabine
Author's Response: Thanks once again. Bobby just knows, I think he has a sixth sense. And he knows how to deal with Dean. Now they just need to get to Sam before the complications hit him. I'm so happy that you continue to like it. Danke fuer die Glueckwuensche. Es is halt im Moment sehr viel los hier. Aber nach Weihnachten hab ich eine Woche Urlaub, da kann ich mich erholen. Hugs, Vonnie
Reviewer: mizpah (Signed) · Date: 05/12/09 04:22 PM · On: Chapter 11
That was heartbreakingly sad - I had tears in my eyes when Sam told Bobby he shouldn't waste any time on him. He's slipping further and further away - and that tingling numbness in his legs does not sound good at all. I have a bad feeling about this.....especially given the little snippet in your author's notes about the idea from Skag Trendy....*cue scary music*.... Loved Bobby's dramatic entrance and his shouting down of Dean. And so glad that Dean's finally seeing the truth - that Sam really does need him. But I have a horrible feeling that they perhaps should have gone back to the hospital right then and there, and not wait until the morning. I wonder whether there's going to be a call during the night? And that won't be good news..... Congratulations on your nominations and getting into the final round, hun. It is so well deserved. And it should show you something - you might not get a lot of reviews, but you have a lot of supporters who love your work. You're up there with the best. Jules
Author's Response: Thanks so much. Sorry to make you cry but Sam is down in the dumps and really needs help. And Bobby just had to get through to Dean any way he could. So now they just have to get back to Sammy. Congrats to you too. I was so overwhelmed, still am. It's amazing to see so many people like my writing. Hugs, Vonnie
Reviewer: darkhunter (Signed) · Date: 02/12/09 01:00 PM · On: Chapter 10
This is an excellent chapter, i really enjoyed it, still very emotional.
Author's Response: Thanks, good to know you liked it. Hugs, Vonnie
Reviewer: mizpah (Signed) · Date: 29/11/09 08:57 PM · On: Chapter 10
Couldn't you just smack their heads together sometimes? Both blaming themselves for being a burden on each other, when it's just grief over their father - and in Dean's case, the weight of John's final words - that's making them act this way. Now more than ever, they need to pull together. Especially since Sam is facing possible renal failure due to his damaged kidneys. And what does Dean do - wanders off.....*sigh*... I love him dearly, but some days I could just whack him over the head with a housebrick. I really hope he's just gone for a walk to sort himself out and not gone gone, like he told Bobby he would. He said he'd wait till Sam was better - well, he's not better. And how sad was that - Sam waking up to be told he'd been sleepwalking, almost coming out of that guilt and despair when he realised it wasn't Dean but his own mind playing tricks on him, only to fall back into that dark pit again when he found out Dean wasn't in the room. I hope Bobby gets a chance to dish out some tough love to those boys. Jules
Author's Response: Wow, I think I have to go and find myself a hard hat to wear. Sooner or later you'll figure out that I am the one who made Dean do those stupid things and then you might hit me with that brick. Anyway, Bobby is in between a rock and a hard place, because he really can't get through to either boy. And Sam, well he just knows it's his fault, after all, everyone around him dies. So Bobby might have to hit their hats together. Thanks for your sweet and thoughtful review and I can I ask for a cushion on that brick? Hugs, Vonnie
Reviewer: bia1007 (Signed) · Date: 28/11/09 02:03 PM · On: Chapter 10
Oh, so Dean really left, I was hoping against hope Bobby could make him stay until Sam was awake. It just hurts to see both in such pain, both thinking the other one gave up on caring about his brother and couldn't they be more wrong? God, I really hope Sam won't get any worse and he actually will remember his last words to Dean so he knows why he left and he didn't abandon him, cause nothing is worse than this feeling. Another powerful, marvellously written chapter and WE are the ones who have to thank you for writing!!!
Author's Response: Thanks so much, I still think I have to thank you for reading. I love your comments. The boys are really suffering here, but I think Bobby is gonna pull his hair out, if they won't listen to him soon. Hugs, Vonnie
Reviewer: darkhunter (Signed) · Date: 21/11/09 03:10 PM · On: Chapter 9
What an emotional chapter, so very sad, looking forward to more.
Author's Response: Thank you so much, I hope it didn't make you cry. Hugs, Vonnie
Reviewer: bia1007 (Signed) · Date: 21/11/09 06:15 AM · On: Chapter 9
Aww, thank you for updating so soon! Dean's desperate statement "I lost him..." held such deep sorrow that you actually could see this was the moment something broke inside him. "Still holding his brother's head, Dean crumbled right in front of Bobby's eyes. His head dropped, his shoulders slouched and his usually strong presence dissipated until nothing but a pale shadow was left." Haunting and brilliant scene! It's all up to Bobby now, to tell Sam when he wakes up (and I do hope they won't have to remove his kidney, a bit of good luck would be nice for a change) why Dean isn't there with him but how much he loves Sam, oh and make Dean stay long enough to talk to Sam. Such sad times!!
Author's Response: Thanks so much, it's good to know I was able to relay what I wanted to. Writing has such possibilities but sometimes it isn't easy to find the right words. Anyway, Bobby is going to be in for quite a load and the boys will not make it easy for him. Hugs, Vonnie
Reviewer: mizpah (Signed) · Date: 21/11/09 12:28 AM · On: Chapter 9
Oh, no.....damn it, Dean, don't you realise that it was your not being there that pushed Sam over that final edge in the first place? If he thinks running is the answer to his brother's emotional distress, he's got another think coming. Bobby, smack him in the head until he sees sense, will you? That was so sad how Sam was disoriented and quoting back not only the words in his hallucination, but the words Dean spoke to him that cut straight through his heart. And now Dean's seen just how lost and traumatised his brother's been, but as usual, his guilt has led him to a false conclusion. And oh, Sam - his kidney might be damaged? What a bad blow, especially on top of the injuries to his feet and leg that he already has. And let's not forget the hypothermia. He really is going to need his brother - and they so need to talk. Hmm, wonder whether Sam will try to sleepwalk in the hospital.... Harrowing chapter, hun - so full of intense emotion. And how awesome was Bobby? Well worth the wait - you did great. Jules Ooh - forgot something - that was so sad when Bobby came outside and Dean told him he'd almost rung their dad. I suspected that was the case when Bobby found him sitting with his phone in his hand. Who else but Sam and John would Dean have called at a time like that. And it was such a real thing to do - I found myself with much the same thoughts after both my grandfather and my uncle died - thought of something and made a mental note to tell them about it before reality crashed down on me and I remembered that they were gone. Great realism there, hun. J
Author's Response: Thanks, I really was struggling getting this chapter together and finding words to express the emotions not just in words and thoughts but also in body language and actions. I totally know what you mean about wanting to tell something to a loved one, who just died. I've been there too. It is only natural and letting Dean do it was something I felt would be instinct. I'm so glad you liked the chapter. It's not going to be easy for them and Bobby is going to be in for quite the load. Hugs, Vonnie
Reviewer: crashing_nightingales (Signed) · Date: 17/11/09 10:07 PM · On: Chapter 8
Excellent update! I've been following this story for awhile now, and I really love your cliff-hanger. This chapter adds so much suspense and angst to the overall direction of the story. Particularly in this section, describing Sammy's thoughts while sleepwalking: "What was a little pain, if his brother needed him? Dean's life depended on him." Poor Sammy really has a lot on his plate lately. Worrying about Dean's reaction to their father's death doesn't help matters. If only Sam would realize how much his brother cares for him, in spite of his pain. Glad to hear that Dean finally recognized Sam's distress as well. Even if the tardiness of his response ended in Sam's peril. As always, I really look forward to seeing your next brilliantly crafted update. ~Mindy
Author's Response: Thank you so much for letting me know how you feel about this story. I really appreciate it a lot. Dean loves Sam more than anything and Sam feels the same for his brother. Problem is with everything Dean has to carry, he just can't let Sam in and without Dean Sammy is lost. So it is just going to get more difficult from now on. Thanks again. Hugs, Vonnie
Reviewer: darkhunter (Signed) · Date: 16/11/09 12:05 PM · On: Chapter 8
An excellent chapter, but you scared the life out of me, i thought Sam was dead, i can't wait to read more.
Author's Response: Thanks, I'm glad you liked it and sorry to scare you. Hugs, Vonnie
Reviewer: Glitterbelle (Signed) · Date: 16/11/09 06:50 AM · On: Chapter 8
This was another great chapter. I was really worried for Sam when he started to hear Dean calling for him and went out in his bare feet, trying to get to his brother regardless of the pain. That was really quite emotional stuff that "Dean" was spitting at Sam, definitely not things the real Dean would say, but still I wonder how Sam will react to what was send when he joins the land of the living again. I think he will be pretty hurt and might find it difficult to get over. You are so mean, I was holding my breath when Dean couldn't find Sam's pulse, I thought, no you wouldn't, would you? This is Dean's worse nightmare, its always horrible to read when the boys think they have lost their brother, so heart-wrenching. I was so relieved when Sam started making sounds, to show that he was still with them. I need to know that Sam will be okay, so I look forward to the next chapter. :o) Gem xx
Author's Response: I promise Sam will be okay eventually. I had to hurt him badly to really give Dean the shock he needed. And Sam is going to be a mess emotionally for a while. Thanks for reviewing again. Hugs, Vonnie
Reviewer: kiara_ratterjmouse (Signed) · Date: 16/11/09 04:38 AM · On: Chapter 1
i am loving this vonnie! it is really good and i'd totally forgotten what somnambulist meant until i read this. i wish this could be updated everyday but that would be nearly impossible keep up the good work
Author's Response: Thanks, I'm thrilled to hear it. I wish I could keep writing and not do anything else. Too bad it doesn't work that way. Hugs, Vonnie
Reviewer: mizpah (Signed) · Date: 16/11/09 03:55 AM · On: Chapter 8
Awwww, I got a chapter all my very own! Thank you! ...*hugs chapter*.... And what a chapter it is! So, Sam is hearing Dean's voice calling to him, leading him out of the house. Great visuals there, hun - I actually winced when I read the line about the stones cutting Sam's poor feet to ribbons - ouch! And to go through all that, only to be confronted by those horrible words that Dean in his guilt and anger threw at him on that deserted road - "Too little, too late." What a mess he's in, both inside and out. At least Dean finally figured out the sleepwalking, and yep, he's feeling a semi-trailer load of guilt right now. But has he figured it out too late? That was heartbreaking how he found Sam, only to think that he'd lost him forever because in his panic and anguish he didn't have his fingers on the pulse point. And oh, fifteen feet in the dark - that was a long way to fall. Good on Bobby continuing to be the voice of reason, and I have to agree with him - he should have been told. But as he said, there will be time for that later. For now, they have to face the mammoth task of getting Sam back up the slope without hurting him further, and making sure he gets well again. And then, I think those boys need to have a little talk..... Jules
Author's Response: Love you hun. I think this is going to be a real mess of all of them and Bobby has to really keep it together. The boys are going to need it. About them getting Sam out, Well, you'll have to wait and see. Hugs, Vonnie
Reviewer: Shannondoah (Signed) · Date: 15/11/09 10:08 AM · On: Chapter 8
Yay! Lots of action in this chapter! I like the build up almost as much as UI like the resolution. It's like Christmas---can't wait till it's here but half the fun is the waiting. Another great chapter Vonnie! I also loved what Bobby said to Dean. Would have been nice if someone would have told him about Sammy's problem since he spent so much time at the man's house.
Author's Response: Thanks again, you are right, sometimes the anticipation is better than the actual event. And I found Bobby is usually right, he is a wise man. Hugs, Vonnie
Reviewer: Shannondoah (Signed) · Date: 15/11/09 09:58 AM · On: Chapter 7
Oooh! Too cheeky! I love it! The confusion, the nakedness, the anger---love those Winchesters (and Bobby of coarse)! Now maybe Dean will pull his head out of his ass and step up.
Author's Response: Thanks, yeah got to love those guys. Hugs, Vonnie
Reviewer: bia1007 (Signed) · Date: 15/11/09 04:27 AM · On: Chapter 8
You are killing me with this - as wrong as Dean's behaviour was, I never wished him this brutal wake up call, to finally understand what this was all about and how much he hurt Sam and then after he found him (and this was some haunting image of a broken Sam lying there) thinking his little brother was dead, overwhelming - you could sense his total despair the whole time, kudos to you - and in Dean's also fragile state a terrible hit. The worst is, it's so not over yet, Sam is alive but his last thought was Dean hated him and it will be terribly hard for Dean to make him see he's all wrong about it. Now I'm the one who is begging for a quick update!!!!
Author's Response: Thanks and sorry, I didn't mean to do you bodily harm. I think Dean needed the brutal wake up call. John left him in a bad place and only the fear of loosing his brother could bring him back. And yes, it's not over yet. I will see what I can do about the update, no promises though. Hugs, Vonnie
Reviewer: mizpah (Signed) · Date: 12/11/09 09:03 PM · On: Chapter 7
Oh, Dean, what are you doing? He's really going to feel like crap now.... And you got Sammy nekkid - well done, hun. Lovely mental image it gave me. So, who's going to put it together first, Bobby or Dean, that Sam's been doing the midnight wander while still basically asleep? And where did nekkid Sammy go? I wonder if they'll find him in the Impala. Hope they find him soon - he would have been freezing cold out there in the early hours of the morning with nothing on but his skin - that's if he is actually outside and not somewhere inside that they missed. Hmm - so many questions, but here's the important one: how long did you say before the next update? LOL Jules
Author's Response: Yep, Dean is going to feel like crap, you'll find out in the next chapter. And I promise they will find Sammy, there will even be an explanation why he left. About the update, I might just update early. Thanks again. Hugs, Vonnie
Reviewer: Glitterbelle (Signed) · Date: 12/11/09 03:59 PM · On: Chapter 7
Great story so far, please keep updating. I just have to know whats wrong with Sam. I enjoyed your writing of the younger versions of the Winchesters especially the talk between Dean and Sam concerning Sam's fears about hunting, I thought it was very sweet and touching. I can't believe that Dean is acting so harshly towards Sam. Sam is definitely not acting like himself and neither is Dean. I hope they get back to talking to each other soon and figure all this out. Where has Sam gone without his clothes? Thanks for sharing this story, I need more, pretty please. :o) Gem x
Author's Response: Thank you so much for sending me your thoughts. I really appreciate it. I'm happy to hear you enjoyed it. I usually update weekly, once in a while more often, if I have time. So more will be up by Monday. Hugs, Vonnie
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