I was wondering as I read that story, if it was true, considering what you mentioned in your response earlier...very in-character for John though, as far as I can tell, I can definitely see him doing that!

I figured I'd check out some more of your stories at this ungodly hour, since I liked the one I'd read! And once again, great job. Nice to see you using a very minor character in a big way, I've wondered about Deacon from time to time...his experiences with John, how he found out about the things that go bump in the night, etc.

Another great piece!

~Sierra

Author's Response: Wow, you're reading my "library"!  Thank you, Sierra. I'm so glad you felt inspired to find more of my stuff.  And I'm doubly glad you liked this story.  It just sort of took root in my head and would not leave until I got it out, and darned near wrote itself.  I really liked Deacon a lot, and I couldn't stop thinking, just as you have, what Deacon's story might be.  So.  Thank you for reading and for leaving such a nice comment!  :-)
Cheers ~

Erin

erin, great to get a  background between John and Deacon......handled really, really well too........thanks, nicely written

Author's Response: Hey there ~  sorry for the late response to your review - somehow I didn't get the last few email notices!  Erks.  Meanwhile, thanks so much for reading this story.  I really enjoyed dabbling with the possible back-story between John and Deacon, since it was so clear Deacon thought the world of John and transfered that affection to John's sons.  So I'm very pleased my treatment of it worked for you.  Thanks for the lovely review.  :-)
Cheers ~

Erin

I was caught by your title, because of the book of the same name, and I wondered if the story would be about John. I was pleased to see that I was right... but I had no idea how affected I'd be by this tale.

I've had trouble with John since the first episode -- projecting my own parental issues onto him, I supposed. But I've soften toward the old man through the 2nd season.

What caught me with your story was how much Dean said by saying so little. That, coupled with Deacon's memories and descriptions of John just really got to me.

You made John very real through Deacon's eyes. And though I've never had to make a call like that myself, I have watched my husband have to do so, and watch him shut down by increments with each one, until he'd get to someone like Deacon -- someone who really knew his dad like Deacon knew John.

This was very well done and I'm so glad I stumbled onto it. Thank you for writing.

*goes to find tissue*

Author's Response:

Hello Gaelicspirit!

I apologise for the late response to your review - I didn't get any email notices until today!  Erks.

Meanwhile, gosh, what a lovely in-depth review.  Thank you so much for reading.  LOL, yeah, I sort of swiped the title but I just couldn't think of anything else that fit, and it's the same time period, so ... I'm glad it drew you in to read!  :-)    And I'm even more delighted if I helped John appear in a little better light, in your eyes.  I think he made some dumb decisions along the way, and definitely he put way too much on Dean, but in his own sysfunctional way, I think John really loved his sons and did the best he knew how, given the surreal life he found himself thrown into.

And ouch for your husband having to make those kind of calls.  I don't envy anyone in the military or law enforcement or fire/rescue who has to do that, and yeah, it takes a bit out of someone each time.  I know my hubby had to grow his own calluses back when.  ANYhow, seriousness aside - *hands you tissues* - I'm so very glad you read my story and that it touched you so.  I can ask no great compliment.  :-)  Thank you!
Cheers ~

Erin

Very powerful story. Great job!

~Kayla

Author's Response:

Wow, what a lovely thing to say!  :-)  Thank you so much.  I'm very  happy you enjoyed my story.  Thanks!
Cheers ~

Erin

 

Beautiful.  I've spent over 30 years in military environments, and the bonds are indeed lifetime.  Thank you so much.

Crystal

Author's Response: Wow, Crystal, thank you for sorta validating my story.  :-) My hubby was in the Marines and I borrowed on what I perceive of his experiences, but it's great to have my portrayals confirmed by someone who truly knows military life.  Awesome!  :-)  Thanks so much for reading, and I'm very glad you enjoyed my story.  Thanks!
Cheers ~

Erin

My many thanks go out to Yourlibrarian for getting you to write this. Just fabulous. I can totally picture Dean on the other end of the phone - kudos! It's always nice to see John portrayed in such a sympathetic light too. I often think that people are a little too hard on him. I like how you have picked up on Deacon's connection to the boys thru his similarity to John as well. It just struck me that if you remove the "co" from his name you get Dean - hmmmm - I wonder if that is significant? Thanks for an awesome story.

Author's Response:

Gosh, what a nice review!  I'm so glad you enjoyed this story.  And I'm very glad you like my portrayal of John, through Deacon.  I honestly don't think John was a bad guy or a terrible father, at least within the framework he was given.  He's a hard man, demanding and tough, but I think a lot of people view him through the lens of Sam's rebellion, and I see a lot more to John than that.  Beyond the sternness and strictness, I still see a man who willingly hugs his sons and calls them pet names like "tiger" and "kiddo".  So ... a difficult man, but not a bad one, IMHO.  :-)

Heh, and I wondered about the closeness in names between Dean and Deacon, too!  Probably just coincidence, but it's an interesting one.  :-)  Thanks again for reading and leaving such a lovely reply.

Cheers ~

Erin

This is a great piece, something different and poingnant (If I spelled that right) Ta for submitting.

Author's Response:

Thank you!  The muses for this Deacon piece just leaped up and hit me, and I'm delighted if it's something a bit outside the ordinary for you.  Thank you very much for reading, I'm so glad you enjoyed.  :-)
Cheers ~

Erin