Reviewer: sam (Signed) · Date: 29/08/10 06:41 AM · On: Chapter 1
hey my sweet jewels, its been long and i know. im back to school once more. i read fully this story and its an amazing scriptuer to me and i love it. if there is a way to get a copy of this one can u please sendit to ivonne_sammmmy69 @ yaho.com, thaks, Rating: Emensly powerfull
Author's Response: No problems, Ivonne, I'll do that for you with pleasure. Back to school, eh? I hope it goes well for you. Thank you for that. I sort of surprised myself writing from Bobby's point of view, but I really love Bobby as a character, and after meeting Jim Beaver at the last OzCon, my love for Bobby has grown even more. Jim's so sweet and funny - such a total opposite to Bobby - lol. Not that Bobby isn't sweet, but....well, you know what I mean. Take care, Jules
Reviewer: gidgetgal9 (Signed) · Date: 09/07/10 12:21 AM · On: Chapter 1
This was amazing girl. I love Bobby and I love how he was there for the boys in their time of grief. The first part of season two was so filled with their pain, it was nice to have Bobby on their side and you portrayed that nicely here. And yes, I'm playing catch up on fics again! :)
Author's Response: Hey, Claudia! How's your summer going? It's winter down here, so I've got the heater going most nights. The world's a weird place, isn't it? LOL Thank you so much for that. I loved Bobby from the moment we met him in Devil's Trap, and after John died, he became such a father figure to the boys in his own gruff way. And you're absolutely right, the brothers were practically drowning in grief and guilt, so it was nice to have someone like Bobby in their corner. And he gave them a place to recover from hunts, from the hospital, and just take a break from the world in general, which is what they needed, I think. I'm relieved I got Bobby right. It was a difficult exercise sometimes, digging into his head, but it was fun as well, especially with the two different dynamics between him and each of the Winchesters. It was nice to have that almost dual role that he slipped into. thanks again, hun, Jules
Reviewer: Swellison (Signed) · Date: 23/05/10 04:26 PM · On: Chapter 1
Real nice Bobby portrayal here, Jules. I was looking for something in the earlier episodes, and this fit the bill marvelously. Have a feeling I might spend another summer hidng out in season 1 and 2 again. Sue
Author's Response: No problem, Sue - glad to help. And I know what you mean about hiding out - the last two seasons have been just as tough on the fans as they have been on the boys. I'm still trying to get over the shock of the finale. Have a great summer - hope you find some old favourites to spend time with. Jules
Reviewer: lunasgathering (Signed) · Date: 07/04/10 12:05 AM · On: Chapter 1
This was fantastic! You captured Bobby perfectly. The Boys were exactly as I think they would've been after losing John. You've filled in the gap between the episodes beautifully.
Author's Response: Thanks so much for that. I'd never tackled Bobby on such a grand scale before, but I so love the character and what he represents to the boys, so it was important on quite a few levels to get him right. And I think there had to be that initial grief once the shock of John's death wore off - we just didn't see it on screen. Well, we only saw bits of it. I'm glad you enjoyed my spak-filler for the gaps - LOL. Jules
Reviewer: mtee (Signed) · Date: 30/01/10 01:57 PM · On: Chapter 1
That was very very good. You did Bobby justice..I really liked the premise. The dialogue felt true. Everything played out the way it should Thank you
Author's Response: Thank you for that. It was one that I'd played around with for a little while before actually settling down to write it. I'm really pleased it came out all right - it was the first time I'd had Bobby in a story in such a major way. Thanks so much for stopping by, and letting me know your thoughts. Jules
Reviewer: saltnburnem (Signed) · Date: 18/01/10 01:27 AM · On: Chapter 1
Beautiful. Painful, but beautiful. You ran through a number of details, about the hospital, getting John's body,getting the boys to Bobby's, selling the truck, etc. that were never adequately touched upon in the series. We SN fans are always wanting the details, to know more; we're a curious bunch! So this filled in the gaps in a wonderful way. You did a great job with Bobby, and the boys. I, too could easily see Bobby wanting to shoot John for dumping that burden on Dean. And the portrayal of the boys and their inability to cope, and properly deal with the loss was heartbreaking. Fantastic job!
Author's Response: Thank you! I know exactly what you mean - I want details, too. Little things bug me, like the petrol receipt in Sam's pocket in AHBL1, and of course, what happened to John's truck. We never saw it again, nor was it referenced, so it had to be sold, and probably to buy parts to get the Impala back on the road. So my logical (freaky) little mind just needed to tidy up all those little loose ends. And of course the icing on the cake was that it scratched an itch that a number of people had, and they liked my solutions - lol. Seriously, thank you - I'm really chuffed that you loved it. Like you, I could quite easily see Bobby losing it over John dumping that burden on Dean, but my association with Cookie6 has softened my opinion of Daddy Winchester, so I figured Bobby with his experience would look beyond the surface hurt and come up with a reason why John would have done that. And of course, the boys' breakdown - it had to happen, and I sort of wanted it to happen separately. I'm pleased that it came off in character.
Thanks heaps for letting me know what you thought, and for the pretty stars. I really appreciate it.
Take care, Jules
Reviewer: thirdwatchfanatic (Signed) · Date: 11/01/10 10:59 PM · On: Chapter 1
As always, sheer perfection! Every time I read one of your gems, I can't wait for the next!
Author's Response: Oh, gosh, thank you! I hope I can keep churning them out for as long as my keyboard holds out - lol. I've already worn off the E, L, half the S, half the O and part of the D. They just don't make them like they used to...*sigh* Hopefully the next one won't be too long away. Jules
Reviewer: Soennelchen (Signed) · Date: 11/01/10 01:06 PM · On: Chapter 1
Sorry for being late Jules - but still, this story absolutely deserves a review! Whew.... touching, heartbreaking, awesome, wonderful, making-me-cry, making-me-want-to-hug-the-boys, making-me-want-to-hug-Bobby, thoughtful, creative, inventive, informatively, sad but beautiful.... I am almost running out of words here :) You once again created a perfect story that touched in so many ways! I love "your" Bobby and as always - I love the way you portray the boys. What a great story. Thank you so much Jules for sharing this with us. I will miss you deeply on the Fridays to come, but I believe the wait won't be long. You are one creative woman and I am hopeful that you will entertain us with a new story soon. See you around. Hugs!
Author's Response: Oh, huge hugs to you, too, Dagmar! Whew, what a review. I made you cry? Whoops.....sorry about that. It was a pretty emotional story - a very bad time for the boys. I'm so glad the creators decided to use Bobby more - he's a wonderful character and a great surrogate dad. And he came in at just the right time for the brothers - when they were lost and alone, and needing some fatherly guidance. Thank you so much. No, the wait won't be too long. Only about a week or two, then I'll be back. Jules
Reviewer: tomash (Signed) · Date: 11/01/10 07:48 AM · On: Chapter 1
Awesome story Jules, always love your take on things. Looking forward to your next story. K.
Author's Response: Thank you so much, Karen. And thanks for dropping by to let me know what you thought. Reviews are gold. Next story - hmm.....next story is almost done - just a few scenes to hammer out, get beta-ed and bannered, then it's ready for posting. But not this week, sadly. Thanks again - take care. Jules
Reviewer: Oceane (Signed) · Date: 11/01/10 06:27 AM · On: Chapter 1
I so loved this story, so poignant and heartbreaking. Wonderful idea, to tell from Bobby POV how Dean and Sam're vulnerable, broken after the death of their father. I'm glad you talked about John's truck, the show never bothered about it,Sam going with Bobby to sell it, that was so sad. Dean telling Bobby about what John told him, loved this moment. For Bobby, these two boys're like his own, you've done an amazing work to show this. Beautifully done Jules. See you soon.
Author's Response: Thank you, hun. I'm not sure how it came about to tell it from Bobby's POV, but it worked so much better, especially with his observations of the brothers. No, the show just left us hanging about what happened to Truckzilla. They just never mentioned it again - I don't think they'd have just left it in Lincoln for the cops to find. Someone would have had to go out there and rescue if not the truck, then certainly all of John's stuff. And yes, I agree, the boys have now become Bobby's. They can't do without him - and I think that he can't really do without them either. Not now. Thanks hun - I'll be back soon, I promise. Jules
Reviewer: Primrose (Signed) · Date: 10/01/10 02:21 PM · On: Chapter 1
*sniff* I want to just hug all three of them and make them cookies or something. This was so sad! And so perfect. I will miss you terribly. I look forward to seeing more stories soon!
Author's Response: Awww..sorry, Julie....*hands over cyber-tissues*.... But it was an emotional time for the boys - shattering, actually. I could just imagine what Bobby saw when he brought them home, and then after John's hunter funeral. And after writing this, I wanted to hug all three of them too. I'm so relieved the breakdowns worked out well. They were sort of based on a real life experience - my man died of leukaemia about thirteen years ago. We used to work together. After he got the diagnosis, he had a gathering of all the workmates at his home one night. He'd gone upstairs for something, and one of the young blokes was standing so quietly with his head hanging. I went up to him and put my hand on his shoulder - his name was Sam, funny enough - he spun around and just launched himself at me - collapsed into my arms and sobbed. I was staggered backwards, and the fact that we were under the house and I could throw my arm around a support post was the only thing stopping us hitting the floor. Thank heavens Steve came back down and took Sammy outside - I was beginning to lose my grip after a few minutes of holding the kid up.So I drew on that for the boys' reactions. And Bobby's. Oh, thank you! I won't be gone long, I promise. I'm always working on something, even while I'm away from the boards. There are always WIP's in various stages of completion. Jules
Reviewer: bia1007 (Signed) · Date: 09/01/10 02:45 PM · On: Chapter 1
You not only did Bobby justice with this story, it's so much more, like you can hear him speak, a wonderful true and touching portrait of this amazing man and his boys. You can feel the whole time Bobby's deep affection for Dean and Sam, it's a patient, gentle but rock-solid love, he's offering his assistance and tries to ease the way for the brothers - "All I could do was wait and see how they dealt with it, give them a place of safety to come to if they were hurt or at the end of their rope...knock their fool heads together if they started goin' off the rails, stand with them when it came time to face the storm. And love them. The idjits." Truly beautiful!!
Author's Response: Thank you so much, Sabine. I think Bobby's been an awesome surrogate father to the boys. When we first saw him at the end of season 1, I was intrigued - there were hints at a whole history between him and the Winchesters. I was so happy to see him return for Season 2 and beyond. I'm so pleased that you could hear him through the story. I just love Bobby. And I love watching his interactions with the boys and how he can pull them into line with a single look, like he did at the start of the S3 episode Sin City. Thanks again, hun. Jules
Reviewer: rbliss1969 (Signed) · Date: 08/01/10 11:17 PM · On: Chapter 1
Jules, do you know how many kleenex i went through? this whole one shot had me in tears. i love how you had this in Bobby's POV. Bobby and the way he cares and loves Dean and Sam. loves them like they are his sons.
the break-downs where written perfectly and Bobby being the one to take care of these 2. great job Renee
Author's Response: Oops......sorry about that, Renee. I don't usually write in first person POV - this is only the third one out of forty-five stories. But it fit the story to really get inside Bobby's head that way and put his thoughts down on paper - well, give it a try, anyway. Thank you - I worked very hard on the breakdown scenes, as well as having my beta go over them with her eagle eye. I wanted each brother's reaction to be just right. And I think that Bobby jumped quite willingly into his role of surrogate father for the Winchesters - lol, despite the fact that trouble finds those two wherever they go. Thanks for letting me know what you thought - sending cyber-tissues for you. Jules
Reviewer: supernaturaldh (Signed) · Date: 08/01/10 10:33 PM · On: Chapter 1
Loved this Jules. So glad you wrote it. The show left me hanging on the episodes following Johns death, not enough detail to their grief. You certainly did it justice here. Thank you- Denise
Author's Response: Hey, Denise, Yeah, there were a few questions unanswered, weren't there? The biggie being what the flip happened to John's truck. Truckzilla just disappeared without a trace, poor old girl. And I can imagine that it was a rough night for the boys after they got back from burning John's body. So many emotions swirling around during that time - so many secrets. I'm glad you enjoyed my take on it, hun. Jules
Reviewer: DeeUnNatural (Signed) · Date: 08/01/10 09:30 PM · On: Chapter 1
I too had an idea with Dad's truck, but it was nothing like that. I like Bobby. He makes a great father figure for the brothers. Enjoyed your story. D
Author's Response: Thank you for that. The missing truck has bugged me ever since the start of Season 2, but the plot bunny just never bit until now. But I did wonder where Truckzilla went, and why the boys didn't nab her as a temporary vehicle while the Impala was being repaired. It made sense when I thought about it that they couldn't face riding around in their dad's truck, but it still niggled at me as to its final destination. They couldn't have just left it at Lincoln for the cops to find. Bobby does make a great father figure, doesn't he? I adore his tough love as well as his unexpected soft side that we keep getting glimpses of. Jules
Reviewer: karmyn31 (Signed) · Date: 08/01/10 08:09 PM · On: Chapter 1
Finally finished it. Wonderful as always. I love Bobby and there just doesn't seem to be enough fic out there that focuses on Bobby. You portrayed him spot on, his love for the boys, his concern for their well being, helping them cope with John's death. Just wonderful. So, what's next from you? Don't take too long to do something new.
Author's Response: Oh, you finished! It was a bit of a long read, wasn't it? My one-shots keep getting longer.......*scratches head*..... Thank you for that. I've had Bobby in a few stories, and was hoping that I hadn't been using him too much. But I love the character so much, and he's become such an important part of the boys' lives over the last few years that I can't help but use him where I can. What's next? There are three WIP's actively on the go at the moment. It's just a matter of getting some quiet time to finish them off. Promise I won't be away for too long this time. Jules
Reviewer: zz1989 (Signed) · Date: 08/01/10 07:24 PM · On: Chapter 1
I loved this story. I really like the character of Bobby and love seeing him on the show. You did a great job of capturing the right tone of each of them. I hope you'll write more stories that have Bobby in them.
Author's Response: Well hi. And thank you so much. I've had Bobby in a few stories now, but I can't resist using him where I can slot him in. He's just such a wonderful character and a great surrogate dad to the boys. There are a few WIP's in my folder that will have Bobby in them - not entirely focussed on him like this one, but definitely in there. Thanks so much for reading and letting me know what you thought. Jules
Reviewer: vonnie836 (Signed) · Date: 08/01/10 05:41 PM · On: Chapter 1
Once again I have to get my thoughts together, as you left me emotionally drained with this. You dragged me into the story and I felt every emotion like it was my own. Did you do Bobby justice? Very much so. You brought out his rough gruff exterior and his teddy bear inside. The way he took ownership of the boys, made them 'his', felt like he had been waiting for this moment for a long time. Not waiting for John to die, but be able to be a father to them. His reactions to their grief, their different personalities was spot on in my eyes. He was somewhat helpless, yet always went ahead and did his best. The one time, when he got gruff with Sam and gave him orders, immediately soften it, because he realized he couldn't deal with him this way, this was more the way to deal with Dean, it really brought out he knows them better then maybe even he realized. It was so great how he got Dean to blurt out the secret. It also shows his wisdom that he knew there was more wrong then just grief.And how he realized the reasons for John's actions. How he promised Dean not to tell Sam, because he realize it wouldn't be right. And how he dealt with Sam, the gentleness and patience, I don't know what to say, it almost made me cry. Taking him up to bed, almost falling several times, when it would have been so easy to just leave him until he felt up to moving, this was just what a parent would do. A father doesn't care for his own safety, if his son needs help. Overall, I just loved the way you did Bobby here, because that's how I see him. He is the father the boys need, setting them straight when they need it, but also giving them space. Always there in the background, but only pushing them, when there is no other way. You proved once more, how much you deserve the awards you got. My reviews will never be able to do justice how I really feel about your stories, they just hit me right in the heart. I'll be waiting patiently for the next one, or maybe not so patient, but I'll try. Hugs, Vonnie
Author's Response: Hun, your reviews just make my day. I love the way you analyse the story and break it down almost scene by scene. I agree, there's definitely a teddy bear lurking inside Bobby - it's come out a few times over the past couple of years, and it's so sweet when we get a peek at it. Yes, he just slid right into that parent role with barely a growl of protest, didn't he? I love watching Bobby interact with the boys on the show. And those scenes in the last two episodes of Season 4 - well, could we possibly love Bobby any more after those? "Princess!" As for him reading the boys - Bobby's a shrewd and skilled observer, so he'd have picked up the clues along the way. Even though he hadn't seen the boys for a few years, I don't think it would have taken him long to re-acquaint himself with their behavioural patterns now that they were young men and not teenagers. And he's become very adept at smashing through the famous Winchester Walls to get to the heart of the problems. Thank you for that. And please, your reviews do me more than justice. I feel like my response can't do your review justice, actually, because your words are always so beautiful. hugs
Jules
Reviewer: Red (Signed) · Date: 08/01/10 02:09 PM · On: Chapter 1
hiya Thanks for this gem of a one shot. I love how you have created every character to a tee. Well done with bobby. It was heartbreaking and beautiful. Loved it as always dont stay away too long. Have a nice Break
Author's Response: Hiya back! And welcome! Thanks so much for that. I got stuck in a few places, I have to say, and a few scenes had to be re-written a number of times before I was happy with them, but it was actually interesting getting inside Bobby's head. Scary, but interesting. I just think he's been such awesome support to the brothers at a time when they had no one else to turn to, and I can't help but feel that he just naturally slid into that parent role - perhaps without him being conscious of it at the time. But they're definitely his boys, almost as much as they were John's. Promise I won't be away that long. *crosses heart*.... Jules
Reviewer: supernaturalfan (Signed) · Date: 08/01/10 01:55 PM · On: Chapter 1
Hey Jules, you did it again. This was an awesome one shot. Words can't express how moved I was with your take on Bobby and his love for the boys. WOW!! just WOW!! I really liked that parts with him and Sam. Sometimes I think they are not as close as him and Dean, so seeing that in my head was satisfying. I oftened wondered what happened to John's truck. Thanks for closure on that, and I loved the way you had him think of him as Johnny. I made the two of them seem so much closer to each other than we ever saw on t.v. I hope you enjoy your break, but please don't make it to long. Maybe we can talk soon about the idea I dropped in your head. Writing is not my strength, but I will help you with it anyway I can. Take care and God Bless. Jane
Author's Response: Thank you, Jane. I'm with you - I didn't think Bobby felt the same way about Sam as he did about Dean, and it saddened me that Sam was sort of left out in the cold again. But then I really started to analyse it, and I wondered if perhaps Sam held himself back a little. Dean's really the only person whom Sam is completely comfortable with. Dean, for all his walls, is actually a little more approachable. Sam's locked down tight at times with other people, which is why the demons had to get Dean away from him for their plans to work. He's friendly, but he doesn't let people get too close to him. Whether that's just naturally Sam, or a fear borne out of his losses, I don't know. But it makes getting into his head an interesting exercise. I wondered about the truck for a long time, so this satisfied that question. And I could imagine John and Bobby being friends - well, until John did whatever he did to peeve Bobby off, resulting in that argument that ended with Bobby driving John off with a shotgun..... And we will definitely be chatting soon about that idea. Give me some time to clear the decks on a couple of little one-shots and then I'm all yours. Jules
Reviewer: Tree66 (Signed) · Date: 08/01/10 11:12 AM · On: Chapter 1
Jules- what an amazing jewel this is - although why should any of us even be surprised? I eagerly devoured this as soon as I saw it on the Just added. This is yet another that MUST become part of my private stock ( hint hint -lol!). First of all- my heart was in my throat throughtout the entire piece... I was barely able to swallow through all the heartwrenching angst that just came pounding back from all those S2 memories - funny considering that's the sandbox I'm playing in as well- and yet- your approach and POV from Bobby ( which of course I ADORE) was just such a great and needed missing piece. I agree that I think he knew what John did about Sam- although I'm not entirely sure of when. I think it only makes sense when you consider how it "frames" his later reactions toward Dean, Dean's deal and even Dean's pursuit to keep Sam from roaming off with Ruby.... but for the sake of your story, its just so wonderfully crafted- that even if NONE of that had EVER happened, you could just so easily believe that here was Bobby just picking up the pieces of these two devastated boys. I can't even begin to requote all the choice words you used that just so wonderfully set the scenes that left me choked up. Lines like "kicked puppy and damned good idea who kicked him" had me chuckling and yet oddly sad at the same time. Yet- nothing quite as heartbreaking as the sobbing Sam at the bottom of the stairs or the "Don't... please... don't" of Dean - both of which were so in character and equally visible in my head as I read the story. I also liked that once Dean DID confess the secret ( and while Bobby was furious) he "GOT IT" - he really did understand at some level why John did what he did. Everything from sacrificing himself to bring Dean back to his final orders. Sure it was awful- sure it wasnt something you should put on your child- yet in his own way- it was the one and only way John could see to possibly save both sons.. and Bobby kinda understands that. It would have been really easy to have jumped on that "Bastard John Bandwagon" and just have had your Bobby siding with Dean and Sam and patting them on the back, coddling them and saying "yep- daddy was an ass! You deserved better- How could he have done that to you?" So, I for one, am glad to see you understanding the complexities of John Winchester better than the average fan or fan fiction writer! -YAY! Yet in the end- even Bobby has his breaking point- hence the Dean-like rage against the poor Datsun! But I do love that you gave us a little 'sneaky' Bobby there at the end- feigning ignorance about Ellen- so Sam and Dean had to work that one out! Nicely done! Just a great piece! Love me some Bobby- and his relationship with the boys- which you captured- especially at this pivotal point- so beautifully!
Author's Response: Oh, gosh, Tree - thank you. And I get the hint - Word doc is on its way - lol. That was a pretty emotionally charged time that I picked - one hour after John's death. Both boys still in shock, and Sam having to make that phone call. But as I've said, it scratched an itch I've had for a long time about a few things. Probably the most important being what happened to John's truck. And yep, know what you mean about Bobby knowing, given his interaction with the boys, especially Dean, over the seasons. Even the little chat he had to Sam at the end of Dream A Little Dream of Me about his psychic stuff when they were walking back to the motel room. The breakdowns were tweaked almost to within an inch of their lives - lol. Seriously though, I needed them just right, and different according to each brother's reactions to stuff. I asked Sarah to really go over those with a fine toothed comb when she was beta-ing to make sure I had the boys right. As for Bobby getting it - my softening towards John Winchester is entirely due to my association with my beta, Sarah, and my good friend and part-time co-author Petra. They're both John fans - I am not. I think JDM's a sexy little hornbag, but I.....have issues with John. Big issues. I've taken Sam's side for each and every argument we've seen between him and his father. Petra and Sarah - especially Petra as we've had lots of talks about John while writing Here At - have given me a better perspective on the man. And while I still don't agree with a LOT of what he did or said, I've been trying to dig my way into his head to find out why he did it, and not just stand back and despise him for doing it. So it's thanks to them, not me, that Bobby's thoughts as to why John lay that burden on Dean came about. Sneaky Bobby - lol. Love sneaky Bobby. But I was curious when I was planning the story as to why Bobby didn't just tell the boys about the Roadhouse. Bobby knows everyone - so he'd have known about the Harvelles. And given his reaction to Ellen in AHBL2, Bobby seems to have known her for a while. So it did lead me to wonder whether perhaps Bobby hadn't been at the house when Sam found the message, or if there'd been another reason why he didn't just give them the information. Glad my theory worked. Thanks so much, hun. Jules
Reviewer: Micaiah (Signed) · Date: 08/01/10 11:03 AM · On: Chapter 1
For a forty something Aussie female, you did great justice to a fifty something American male. That was Bobby, to a T. I love Bobby's character and the interaction he has with the boys and I also loved those scenes at the end of season four. This was a beautiful story and a beautiful dedication. You had me tearing up before I ever started the fic. It's really awesome that you and Chris have that sort of relationship. Hope to see more from you soon, Jules. Take care!
Author's Response: LOL. Does that mean my mind works in really freaky ways? Thanks so much, Sonya. I love Bobby, and I'm so looking forward to meeting Jim Beaver when he comes down under for the Con in May of this year. Oh, those S4 scenes - wasn't Bobby beyond awesome? I didn't think I could love him more until I saw that - and then the first eppy of S5 just topped it off. Thank you - we've had our share of ups and downs over the years, but we've always remained close.Although, we won't be if she keeps pinching my Supernatural cushion when we're watching tv....*scowls fiercely*.... Jules
Reviewer: Amberdreams (Signed) · Date: 08/01/10 10:58 AM · On: Chapter 1
I think you captured Bobby's voice beautifully, your affection for him really comes across in this piece. And your idea that Dean could have broken down in that moment and told Bobby the burden John had put on him does ring true. I for one am happy to insert this into the episodes because it is comforting to think at least both boys had a hug from someone who cared, even if they weren't able to reach out to each other just then!
Author's Response: Thank you so much. I really do love Bobby. Couldn't believe it when I heard a few months ago that people had been complaining on certain forums that Bobby was getting too much screen time. What the?!?!?!?!?!?!! And the real tragedy was that Jim Beaver found out what they were saying, and felt he had to explain that he'd done the same amount of hours as the previous season. Gah! What is wrong with people???? I sort of felt that Dean wouldn't be able to keep that secret entirely to himself, and Bobby was the likely person he'd trust. But I also thought it would burst out of Dean in a moment of weakness, like just after John's death, because he was still spinning out of control after his father's final words - then to deal with John suddenly dying on top of that.....it was a huge blow for Dean in more ways than one, and I can look back now and understand why he was the way he was in the start of S2. Thanks again - so glad you liked this. Bit different from my norm, but it was one plot bunny that just wouldn't go away. Jules
Reviewer: pinkphoenix1985 (Signed) · Date: 08/01/10 10:18 AM · On: Chapter 1
Jules, I just had a shitty day and reading this made me sob even more! I don't know how you can say that you find it difficult to get into Bobby's mindset when this is just pure pure gold!!! And now I'm going to reread the other story again! *HUGS* Pink
Author's Response: Oh, no.....I'm so sorry about that hun. That was pretty bad timing wasn't it? I didn't have that flash a day either - well, week actually. End of month, end of quarter, the boss going away for a week and wanting his reports before he left - gah! What part of "I'm not a robot" doesn't he understand??? Thank you for that. I'm glad I was able to get inside Bobby's head. Not glad I made you cry, though..... Hugs back to you -hope you have a great weekend to make up for that bad day. Jules
Reviewer: ziggy (Signed) · Date: 08/01/10 10:03 AM · On: Chapter 1
What an amazing piece of writing sis. So original and well-crafted and perfect that you told it from Bobby‘s POV, putting a different spin on it. You got the emotions of them all perfectly in the aftermath of John’s death. Loved how you had Bobby automatically assuming a parental responsibility for them, not forcibly, but just by being there for them when they most needed it. Perfect how he took the initiative with selling John’s GMC, something both boys were not up to, although he had to take Sam with him to help him empty the vehicle when it came to the sale. Glad you addressed this issue as it’s something Kripke never dealt with but it was something I’d always wondered about.
So believable both boys meltdowns, Bobby being the anchor both of them needed. And could so imagine Dean silently witnessing Sam’s breakdown but being unable to bring himself to go to him because of his grief and the weight of the secret he was keeping. Liked the fact that you had Dean confess his dad’s words to Bobby, not totally meaning to but unable to keep them to himself any longer.
The ending fit so well, both how they are reacting to each other and Sam finding Ellen’s message on their dad’s mobile, which ties in neatly with ELAC.
You excelled yourself with this story sis, and just loved the dedication to Chris, she is an awesome person and having spent two weeks with you both feel she is my Auntie too, with a very small age gap! Just fabulous. Sarah
Author's Response: Aww, thank you sis. I love how Bobby just slid into that parent role on the show - he's been so good for the boys. His relationship with Sam worried me a little from time to time - it was as if he wasn't quite sure of Sam. And that made me wonder whether he'd been John's backup plan for a worst case scenario. Until I saw the last two eppies of S4 - then all my worries went out the window. Oh, me too - I wondered what had happened to Truckzilla. I mean, the weapons, the ID's - all John's stuff - surely they wouldn't have just abandoned the whole kit and kaboodle in Lincoln. And we never saw the truck again so they didn't bring it back to the salvage yard. The only solution was that they'd sold it and used the money to get the Impala back on the road. Then of course that line of thinking led to the question of why they didn't use the truck for hunting until the Impala was fixed.....so that led to me theorising that the boys just couldn't face the thought of riding around in their dad's truck immediately after losing him so suddenly. I know that I still think of my ute as Alan's car, even though my uncle has been gone four years now. Thanks sis. Jules
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