Reviewer: vonnie836 (Signed) · Date: 20/12/09 01:36 PM · On: Chapter 2
Wow, Dean is messed up, gotta feel sorry for him. He's been through a lot. I guess I can see why Sam is acting the way he is. He is just trying to help and gets blown off and ends up hurt. I think he probably should know Dean well enough by now to understand him better. But that's the brothers for you. Felicia continues to be a bitch an Matt, I wonder what's up with him. So they are dealing with a Revenant, that's not good at all. Can't wait for more. Merry Christmas. Hugs, Vonnie
Author's Response: Hi, Vonnie, Dean is very messed up - and it's only going to get worse before it gets better. And yes, that's brothers for you. Only those you love the most can hurt you the most deeply. And Dean, even though he's spinning out of control and not really gunning for Sam as it were, still knows just how to inflict the maximum amount of damage. Felicia is indeed a biatch, and she's not going to get any better before the story ends. And Matt....well.....Matt......Matt's hiding something..... Hope you had a great Christmas hun. Jules
Reviewer: vonnie836 (Signed) · Date: 19/12/09 10:25 PM · On: Chapter 1
Man, there is something wrong with this site. I didn't get an alert when you started posting this and I have been so busy, I didn't keep track. Well, I finally found it. I already think it's great. Not sure yet where you going to go with this one, but that's why I like it. So it's after the djinn and Dean isn't dealing well and now Sam is meeting friends from Stanford on their newest case. Which makes him think about how much they really have in common anymore. This already doesn't sound very good. And Matt is involved in the case, thinks he is going to be the next target, wonder what makes him think that. If Mattie is the one who is doing it, would she really be after her nephew? And what about Felicia, she sounds like a really bitch, how in the world did Matt hook up with her? Sure, I've heard the story, but it just seems weird. Anyway, I'm really curious now. Awesome first chapter. Hugs, Vonnie
Author's Response: Hey, Vonnie, Oh, dear - hope it didn't have anything to do with my being off the radar for so long. Ah, as to what I'm going to do with the story - rest assured there will be a twist. And yep, it's the morning after the Djinn, and Dean's not dealing well at all. And with the added pressure of Sam meeting up with his Stanford buddies - always a threat in Dean's book - things are going to get a wee bit bumpy. Oh, and don't worry - Felicia really has no redeeming qualities - lol. And as for Matt - well, they do tell me love is blind.... Jules
Reviewer: Maureen Nesbitt (Signed) · Date: 19/12/09 06:32 PM · On: Chapter 2
Wow, great update, poor Dean he really is having a bad time of it. Not that it's a walk in the park for Sam having to deal with his brother. Can't wait for the next chapter. More soon Please. Thanks. Have a Merry Christmas.
Author's Response: Thank you - I had a great Christmas. Hope you did too. Yep, Dean's not doing very well on this hunt - he can't pull himself completely out of the grip of the Djinn fantasy, and Sam's inadvertantly making it worse. Not that he's aware that he's almost mirroring the dream version's words. Things are about to go south at a great rate of knots.... Jules
Reviewer: bia1007 (Signed) · Date: 19/12/09 03:16 PM · On: Chapter 2
Grand second chap - when Dean was thinking about how things got out of control so fast, letting "the Djinn incident overrule" any logic, his view that Sam is caught in the fallout certainly goes for both brothers, it's like Dean is trapped (and the way you contrast Sam's words with those from the Djinn dream show even more how painful this is for Dean) and Sam right along with him. And that they couldn't talk about it yet (stubborn sweet boys they are) makes this new hunt immensely dangerous. I'm still not sure what to think about Matt, he seems nice but he didn't tell all he knows and our boys now may pay the price for it. So glad you will post next week, can't wait!!!
Author's Response: Thanks, hun. Yes, Matt certainly is keeping some vital information to himself, and this is going to make things very difficult for both brothers. And the Djinn memories are not helping at all. Dean's lost focus, and Sam's struggling to understand, so their minds aren't completely on the hunt like they should be. Winchester whumpage is very much on the cards under those circumstances. Stay tuned.... Jules
Reviewer: usaexpat (Signed) · Date: 19/12/09 01:04 PM · On: Chapter 2
great update, I loved the idea of bringing up stanford and all that..thought the boys never really did get all that in the open...hey what am I saying the boys never get everything in the open!
Author's Response: LOL, you're right, the boys aren't good at saying what they mean, are they? They'd rather face an amputation than talk about their feelings. So chuffed that you're enjoying this. Hope you like the gory confrontation with the revenant in the next chapter, and the revelation about Matt. Thanks so much for coming along for the ride. Jules
Reviewer: darkhunter (Signed) · Date: 19/12/09 10:06 AM · On: Chapter 2
Two excellent chapters, another wonderfuly exciting story from you, looking forward to next weeks chapter. Have a wonderful xmas.
Author's Response: Thank you, Lindsay. Hope you had a great Christmas. The angst and drama ramp up in the next chapter when the boys confront the revenant. And we find out just what Matt has lied about. Take care, Jules
Reviewer: supernaturalfan (Signed) · Date: 19/12/09 08:48 AM · On: Chapter 2
Another great chapter! Of course you never disappoint. I loved your mention of the spotlight on the side of the Impala. I miss those. It's a nice touch, but seems to be more exclusive to season 1&2. It's funny, I just sat and watch "What Is and What Should Never Be" last night so the quotes in this chapter we fresh in my mind. It made it more emotional to me. I love the emotion that Jensen brings to Dean. It's a favorite!! Also, Sam's brown hooded jacket is a Carthart jacket. I know because my son has one just like it. They are not cheap either. Sorry, just random. I look forward to your next chapter and I'm glad to know you are posting next week.God Bless, take care and Merry Christmas!!! Jane
Author's Response: Jane, thank you! I always wondered what brand that jacket was - it looks so warm and comfortable. And Sam's had it a long time - I love it when it's trotted out for an airing. I actually found one of the Carhartt websites after I read your review, and it's got a pic of Sam from the end of 2.16 Roadkill wearing it. And I used that information in the Christmas fic I'm about to post up. I miss the spotties too - I wonder why they took them off. They were there at the beginning of S3, but then by S4 they'd disappeared. Actually, I'll have to check the screencaps to see if they were on at the end of S3 - Sam was using a torch (flashlight) in Ghostfacers, not the passenger side spotlight. So glad you're enjoying all the little quotes from the eppy - they're handy in keeping Dean off-balance, too - lol. I did have a very merry Christmas - hope you did too. Jules
Reviewer: Miriam (Signed) · Date: 19/12/09 08:35 AM · On: Chapter 2
Wonderful!!! So good to have you and your amazing pitch perfect stories back. I re-read all the older ones as I waited, so that somewhat comforted me a86;a86; Take Care and have a Blessed Christmas! - Jo
Author's Response: Oh my gosh - thank you so much, Jo. That really touches me. I did have a very blessed Christmas, thank you - hope you did too. This one was a long time coming actually - the story, not Christmas - lol. Sadly, I'm working full time now, so writing time has been cut down. Not happy, but the mortgage has to be paid. So I didn't have too many chances to work on this. But it's completed now, finally, so I thank you for coming along for the ride and I hope you enjoy the rest of the tale. Jules
Reviewer: Soennelchen (Signed) · Date: 19/12/09 06:15 AM · On: Chapter 2
Perfect second chapter Jules! I love the interaction between Sam and Dean. The little flashbacks that keep playing in Dean's head fit the story line wonderfully. So you had to leave us with a cliffhanger for Christmas? :) I am looking forward to the next update. Have a wonderful Christmas! Hugs!
Author's Response: Thanks, Dagmar. Hope you and your family had a great Christmas. Was this Sidney's first one? I bet she was thrilled. And yep, I had to throw in a cliffie - I'm just evil like that - lol. Oh, you like the flashbacks? I sat patiently grabbing all the lovely Djinn-Sam dialogue, and worked it in where I could, just to keep the Dean-torture up - ROFL. But it did give me lots of good moments to play with, especially with the potential for Sam - the real Sam - to inadvertantly copy his dream self without knowing he was doing it. See you Friday. Jules
Reviewer: Lbdba (Signed) · Date: 19/12/09 03:44 AM · On: Chapter 2
Very good, can't wait for the next one!
Author's Response: Thank you! Christmas delayed the next chapter, but it's up now, so I hope you like it. Lots of angst and a bit of gore, some Winchester whumpage and Felicia being Felicia - lol. Hope you had a great Christmas. Jules
Reviewer: Micaiah (Signed) · Date: 18/12/09 11:50 PM · On: Chapter 2
Merry Christmas Jules. Can't wait to read the next installment. I like the idea of a revenant and of course I love angsty Dean. :)
Author's Response: Thanks, Micaiah - hope you had a great day too. I wanted something different, so I hit on the revenant rather than an angry spirit, which I've done a few times now. The revenant was new - well, new for me, lol. And it gives a chance for a juicy backstory. Angsty Dean coming right up - chapter 3 is full of it - lol. Hope you like it - he's still got a bit of stuff to work through before this hunt is over. Jules
Reviewer: amethyst (Signed) · Date: 18/12/09 10:30 PM · On: Chapter 2
What has Matt lied about and why? I love that its a revenant instead of a vengeful spirit, way to keep us guessing. Have a great christmas, i'll catch you next chapter.
Author's Response: Thanks for that - I had a great Christmas - very quiet day which was just what I wanted. I don't do crowds and big family gatherings very well. I hit on the revenant because - well, there was just so much potential there. I never realised how much fun revenants could be - lol. As for Matt's little lie - we find that out very shortly. Jules
Reviewer: moira4eku (Signed) · Date: 18/12/09 05:29 PM · On: Chapter 2
Yikes! A nasty revenant! Wonder what Dean noticed? And what's up with Dean? I can't wait to find out!
Author's Response: LOL, yep, a nasty revenant. And a very smelly one, too, I might add. As for what Dean noticed, that will be revealed in the next chapter. The clues were there, Dean was just too distracted to put it all together. And there's a bit more trouble on the horizon for our befuddled hunter before this gig is through. Hope you enjoy the next chapter. Jules
Reviewer: ziggy (Signed) · Date: 18/12/09 11:22 AM · On: Chapter 2
Great second chapter sis. Dean is certainly very mixed up with Sam meeting his college buddies and them being involved in the hunt as well as all the bad memories from the Djinn's altered reality. Usually he would have figured it was a revenant immediately and they wouldn't have had to salt and burn Aunt Maddie's bones. And Sammy knows that something is up with his brother but getting Dean to talk about it could be like getting blood out of a stone. Matt is a bit of a dark horse, he must be lying to the Winchesters if the revenant is after him as it only goes after the guilty. And Felicia is so repulsive I don't even feel sorry that she has got caught up in it - making passes at Dean when she is going out with Matt is so not on. Will our intrepid heroes get back to Aunt Maddie's place before the revenant kills again and save Matt and Felicia's backsides - can't wait to tune in next week to find out! Have a great Christmas sis Sarah
Author's Response: Yullo! Yes, Dean's brain is still a tiny bit confused as to what's real and what's the Djinn fantasy, especially since Sam's words keep mirroring the dream-Sam. And you're right - they have to talk, but getting Dean to share his feelings is like trying to get blood from a stone. Sam's got his work cut out for him, and his buddy Matt is going to prove a bit of a hindrance as well. Thanks, sis. Jules
Reviewer: Tree66 (Signed) · Date: 18/12/09 10:16 AM · On: Chapter 2
Another great chapter Jules... I love the tension between the brothers- eerily reminiscent of that period around CSPWDT - and all the secrets Dean was carrying then. I think you chose such a wonderful period to set this story- all the horrors and doubts that must be haunting him post-Djinn - and then to have the "threat" of Sam running into some Stanford friends would just make it all the worse. I also love how you so perfectly captured the relationship- Sam knowing exactly how to manage Dean- knowing all his little "tells" - and of course- Dean knowing how to push his brother's buttons. BUt my most favorite thing about your writing is just the nuance of how you describe the scene... Pushing himself to his feet, Dean strode a few paces towards the small table against the opposite wall, needing to put some distance between himself and his sibling. He came to a halt and rested both hands on the back of the closest chair. Leaning forward, he sighed heavily, letting his head drop until his chin was just brushing his chest. That just sets up a scene in my mind to the point where I can see Jensen acting it out - I can see what he's wearing- I can see the motel room, the furniture, his body posture, his facial expresssions, EVERYTHING. So nicely done!!! And this is what makes you such an AWESOME writer. Have a wonderful Christmas hun... and like everyone - I'll try to patiently await the next chapter!
Author's Response: Hey, hun. Yep, you nailed it - Dean's cage is being violently shaken right now - he's already off-balance after the so-called perfect fantasy where his relationship with his brother (his child) was almost non-existent, then they run into Sam's college friends and Dean's built-in threat-to-Sam meter just goes off the scale. And yes, the beauty of these two is that they do know each other so well. They can read each other with a glance, and know how to get through each other's defenses, and how to rile each other in three seconds flat - LOL. They're a joy to work with, because Kripke, Jared and Jensen have given us such a rich canvas to draw from.
Thank you so much for that - that really means a lot to me. I watch everything when I view an episode, especially when I'm setting a story - body language, what they say, how they say it, the accompanying looks, just to get the whole meaning and where their heads are at that particular point in the timeline. And then I put it down on paper and ship it all off to my hard-working beta to look over and make sure I've got it right. I breathe a huge sigh of relief when I get feedback like yours that tells me I hit the mark. Hope you and the family have a very Merry Christmas, hun. Take care over the silly season. Jules
Reviewer: Primrose (Signed) · Date: 18/12/09 10:03 AM · On: Chapter 2
I love revenants! They're so NASTY! You've got a lot going on in this chapter I'm wondering about. Why would Matt lie? What is WITH Felicia? Most importantly, what is really going on with Dean? Something is definitely not right, and it's not just the shock of getting over the Djinn. I hope I will be able to manage to read over Christmas- we're at my mother's house this year, and computer time will be scarce. I'll catch up as soon as I can. Have a Merry Christmas!
Author's Response: LOL - hi, Julie. Hmm - we find out what Matt lied about early in chapter 3, and why he lied in the epilogue. Felicia is a bitch. Dean can't quite pull his addled mind out of the Djinn fantasy, especially with his real brother's words almost mirroring the Djinn-Sam's at every turn. And the appearance of Sam's college friends has just pushed another of Dean's panic buttons - the threat of losing his brother back to the normal life he thinks Sam still craves. Dean's biggest fear is losing his family - whether through death or distance, it doesn't matter. Dean likes to keep those things/people he loves close. And Sam is his most precious 'possession'. When Sam died, we saw Dean come completely undone in a way that he never did with his father, even though he worshipped John. His father's death scarred him, but his kid brother's death broke him. So anything that looks like it might take Sam away from him is viewed as a threat - including Sam's ex-college friends. And with this threat coming so close to the Djinn-hunt and the emotional scars from his broken relationship with the dream Sam - well, Dean's pretty screwed in the head right now.
I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas, and a great time at your mum's. Fingers crossed that you can hog the computer for a while - lol. Perhaps sneak out while everyone's having Christmas pudding?
Jules
Reviewer: Midge (Signed) · Date: 18/12/09 06:25 AM · On: Chapter 2
As usual an amazing chapter. You ramp up the tension so well, it feels like years until the next chapter. Subtle it may not have been but I just loved Dean angry and blurting out the truth to Matt and Felicity. And I just hate Felicity, full stop. What a bitch! Can't help hoping the revenant takes care of her for everyone's sake. I love the way you are weaving the words from the Djinn's false reality into the real world at every opportunity. Poor Dean struggling so hard to separate reality from fantasy and keep his emotions under control. Finally I'd like to take this opportunity to wish you and yours a fabulous Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year.
Author's Response: Thank you, Midge. I hope that you and your family have a very merry Christmas, and that your new year brings all you hope for. LOL - I love unsubtle Dean too, actually. He just gets right down to brass tacks without any stops along the way. Ah, you hate Felicia? Well, that was my plan - great to see it's working - lol. She's a real piece of work, isn't she? Should I have the revenant eat her? Thank you - I sat patiently through the episide with the dvd remote control in one hand and my pen in the other, A4 scribble pad balanced on my knee, copying down all the Djinn-Sam dialogue that I thought I could use in the story to keep Dean off-balance. Nice to know my hard work and anal-retentiveness pays off - ROFL Take care, Jules
Reviewer: Oceane (Signed) · Date: 14/12/09 08:34 PM · On: Chapter 1
I'm a little busy these days but I finally have had the time to read the start of your new story Jules. Poor DEan, he's still feeling hurted by what the Djinn showed him, a broken bond between him and Sam. Sam meeting old friends from Standford is not helping Dean stopping him to doubt about their brotherly connection. So angsty, I loved it. I'm already hooked, can't wait to know what'll happen between Dean and Sam and about Matt's story.
Author's Response: Hullo, hun. Yes, I know exactly what you mean - I'm trying to get a jumpstart on the end of month stuff so I can at least have a day or three off work over the Christmas break. And I still have your email to answer - haven't forgotten, just been lost in other things. But it's on my to-do list before the new year - fingers crossed.... Yep, Dean's not quite pulled free of the Djinn universe as yet. What he experienced there is still haunting him, and the meeting with Sam's Stanford friends is just going to mess with his head even more. Angst and whumpage coming up! hugs Jules
Reviewer: ziggy (Signed) · Date: 14/12/09 05:55 PM · On: Chapter 1
Finally I have got a chance to read and review, it was so not a good idea to say I'd cover my son's shifts at work so he could go on holiday! So good to have you back in the saddle Jules, have missed you, Fridays have not been the same for a few weeks! Great start. What's the chances of Sam's old college buddy being the nephew of Madeleine Devereaux, and them being on a hunt concerning her and her bowling team? Love how you have Dean still haunted by the Djinn's altered reality, then having Sam meet up with his college buddies by chance, which intensifies the Djinn's words. Dean is definitely not his usual cocky self and it is telling that he would rather go back to the motel than hang out with them. I'm thinking the leggy blonde barmaid is Dean trying to convince Sam he is okay but can't see him making his move on her. Interesting end to the chapter with Matt worried something supernatural is after him, and great link back to Skin with the mention of him speaking to Rebecca. Can't stand Matt's girlfriend Felicia she sounds a prize b*tch, making a pass at Dean in front of her boyfriend. This chapter has set things up perfectly, looking forward to the next one - I sense Matt could be in for a bumpy ride, and things won't be that easy for our intrepid heroes! Sarah
Author's Response: No, see sis, you have that all back-to-front. Tom's supposed to cover your shifts so you can go off on holiday. Don't forget for next time - lol. Thank you - it was a bit uncomfortable being back in the saddle at first - as you know. But I think I'm settling in now, and the stirrups have been adjusted for my short legs - lol. Oh, and thank you for not liking Felicia - ROFL. There won't be any redeeming qualities coming up for her any time soon, either. As for Matt - well......not everything is as it seems there either. hugs, sis, Jules
Reviewer: thirdwatchfanatic (Signed) · Date: 14/12/09 12:25 AM · On: Chapter 1
Excellent first chapter. Can't wait for two!
Author's Response: Thank you. I was worried I was going a bit rusty - it's been a while. I've got angst, a hunt with a twist, and some Winchester whumpage coming up - hope you enjoy. Jules
Reviewer: usaexpat (Signed) · Date: 13/12/09 02:04 PM · On: Chapter 1
Yeah you have started another story...so pleased...a great place to have a story set...looking forward to more
Author's Response: Thank you for that. There was just so much lovely angst floating around at the end of that episode, so it made a nice bouncing off point for the story. Hope you enjoy the next chapter. And thanks for coming along for the ride. Jules
Reviewer: Midge (Signed) · Date: 13/12/09 08:51 AM · On: Chapter 1
Great to see you back Jules. Brilliant first chapter, love 'upset' Dean and reuniting Sam with college buddies when Dean is feeling vulnerable is pure genius. Looking forward to hearing Matt's story and curious as to why Rebecca would have confided in Matt, unless of course, he confided in her first. And why does Felicia strike me as bad news waiting to happen? Roll on next week and the next chapter.
Author's Response: Thanks for that, Midge. Beth and I talked about a few episodes, and finally hit on WIAWSNB as our best target - lol. Dean really had his cage rattled badly after the Djinn, so there was all that lovely post-traumatic angst to play with. And I do love to get inside the boys' heads and see what I can dig up. As for the 'lovely' Felicia.....*grins evilly*.... Jules
Reviewer: bia1007 (Signed) · Date: 13/12/09 07:36 AM · On: Chapter 1
How wonderful to have you back! Loved the beginning and it's S2 - it's going to be a great ride and sure is a Christmas treat!
Author's Response: Aww, thanks, Sabine. It's good to be back. It's been awhile, hasn't it? Time slips away quite fast these days. Yep, going back to a simpler time in the boys' lives for this one. Lots of angst to be had, but no threat of deals and demons and the end of the world. Hope you enjoy the ride, hun. Jules
Reviewer: Soennelchen (Signed) · Date: 12/12/09 04:08 PM · On: Chapter 1
Jules, welcome back! What a perfect start after your "hiatus". I love this first chapter already and I can't wait for more. Roll on next Friday :)
Author's Response: Thanks so much for the warm welcome back, Dagmar. I hadn't realised it was so long until I went to post and couldn't remember how I'd done it last time - lol. I'm glad you're loving Beth's little present so far - it's been a while in the making, but it was fun going back to some early days. Hope you enjoy the rest. Jules
Reviewer: Tree66 (Signed) · Date: 12/12/09 11:57 AM · On: Chapter 1
Jules - great start and I'm such a sucker for S1 and S2 stories- long before there was so much Apocalypse and Vessels and angels and such... I especially love "when" you chose to set this one- just post Dean's brush with the Djinn (so much emotional baggage there and Sam not knowing what all his big brother went through). I love a good case-fic, cant wait to see where this one is going... and undoubtedly all that baggage is gonna come back up to smack them in the face. There's something about Matt I'm not totally trusting yet... and dont even get me started on Felicia... Well- as usual- you have me hooked... I'll be waiting patiently!!
Author's Response: Hey, hun. Yes, the later seasons are way too scary, aren't they? It's nice to revisit a simpler time in the boys' lives. Ahh, yes, well the time period was one that Beth and I settled on after a few suggestions went back and forth across the ocean. We both agreed that there would be angst galore after WIAWSNB, and I just love getting my teeth into a good meaty bit of angst - lol. And yep, that baggage is definitely going to weigh Dean down in more ways than one. LOL - you don't like sweet little Felicia? Now, why does that make me happy....oh, and stay tuned - she gets worse....*grins*... Jules
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