Reviewer: Gobigorstayhome (Signed) · Date: 29/10/07 03:33 PM · On: Saturday: Envy
GS, you know I always tell you this, but not much makes me cry or be so moved that I feel physically ill.......this chapter did that to me. Dean's pain and fear for Sam literally made me nauseous. Then at the end when I read that Dean was also nauseous, I could have wept with empathy. I believe that the two of you describe these boys' fear and strength in the face of it, better than any PhD ever could. Your words are simple, but elicit so much emotion, it's mind blowing. To have a REAL PHYSICAL reaction like I did totally baffles and almost scares me with its intensity. It is unreal to me how well you are able to pull those feelings from my very soul. I bow down to you (2), as I have NEVER read anything else that could even come close. (and I've been around a LONG time) :) You should not only be proud, but PLEASE continue to do what you do...it may be the only emotional fixes I get out of life.
Author's Response: *HUGS* Thank you for this, my friend. I know you read it all, but when you review, I know we've really grabbed you. I know this sounds wrong, but I'm glad we made you ill... because that means we did our "job"... we worked really hard to imbue this chapter -- well, all of them, really -- with the emotion not only we were feeling, but what we envisioned the boys were feeling as well, and wanted you to feel that as you read. And you haven't been around *that* long... ::rolls eyes:: Slainte, Gaelic and SJ
Reviewer: jane (Signed) · Date: 29/10/07 02:38 AM · On: Saturday: Envy
This has utterlyblown me away. It had it all, girls I am awed at your ability to put so much emotion, angst, action, plot and sheer horror into one chapter. I have to give you a high ten for the plot line, you've both obviously put so much thought into that and its quite easy, as a reader, to just enjoy it and trill along without giving it due praise; so praise I shall give. It's deep and well thought out, with lots of nice twists and turns that keep us guessing. I hope that you are both very proud of yourselves, because you should be. And how did those boys drag themselves back to the motel after the fire. Both trying hard to hide their injuries and yet manage to find the substance to carry on the next day. Heroes, no less. The barn was a horror and fear fest. I was reeling at the guy sewing up his eye sockets and I loved how you played the reader giving us hope that maybe, just maybe, the guy was really crying and not gouging himself,. But ha! No, you drew us in and you got us good, gory in it's technicolour. How worrying was it that Sam could 'sense' the Angel. That had me thinking back to the YED's words that maybe Sam hadn't come back exactly the same ::shiver:: I think it concerned Dean a little there too. Dean, thrown like a ball against the wall and enjoyed by the Angel in a way that is so-not-good. The description of his face just made me shudder in my shoes, evil in sheeps clothing. Dean's poor battered body just how much more can it take and his total devotion to his brother, tactics, albeit ones destined to mean a whump for him, had the Angel backing off of Sam, momemtarily. Dean, everything he does it's just for Sam. It's so painful to watch because really he 'needs' sometimes. He's like a punch bag for evil, anything to keep Sam from suffering. God I just love that guy LOL! Typically, as they go back to the car and hotel, Dean is in as much a state as Sam but he ignores his own wounds in favour of his Bro. The barn hooks, well just yuk, how gory was that! That was a go for a cuppa and regroup moment!! What really made my heart clench was that Bob has drained Sam's faith from him. All that he held in his mind, I guess justifying their fight against evil, but now seeing that maybe there is no good guy up there to help them fight that they are alone. It must be a dreadful thought. But then who can blame him. All that he held good has been tarnished by Bob. And to echo Dean, how do you kill an Angel? I can't wait for the nex chapter to see what rolls. I wonder if its more faith that they need to combat Bob, that and a huge bucket of holy water maybe?! And, if he's up there, divine intervention. ::wisful:: Bu, hey, they need a break huh!? Somehow Dean got them out of there, home, patched Sam up then almost fell apart himself. He's so near that edge I feel that he could fall anytime. And he needs his strength more than ever now, lets hope he finds it before the morning comes. So, we are left with Sam with no Faith and Dean with his anger and wrath building up in him so badly that I'm dead scared that Dean will be the next victim. Wrath afterall is next on the cards!! Hell, I'm scared! Jane :)
Author's Response: JANE! It's you! :) I was just thinking about you the other day -- my husband and I were watching a soccer game. SOOO glad to see your review. And we're both so happy that you enjoyed this chapter. Thanks for saying we should be proud -- the story has been planned for so long and bringing it to life has been a combined effort of compromise and empathy. We're so excited that you were caught up in this -- truly. Is it sick and wrong to say I'm glad you were grossed out by the guy sewing his eyes shut? Hee. It had the desired effect! And as far as killing an angel... well, we hope Sunday's chapter answers that sufficiently for you. Sam's crisis of faith and Dean's likewise desperation coupled with the reality of Dean's ticking clock and Sam's heartbreak at the eventuality of losing his brother have both been topics close to our hearts as we've written this. In one way or another, both SJ and I have pulled from personal experience to try to elicit the right amount of emotion into a scene. We're glad that so far, that's working for you. :) Thanks again for such a fantastic review and for spending time with us! We look forward to seeing you again soon! Slainte, Gaelic (and SJ)
Reviewer: britany k (Signed) · Date: 28/10/07 08:40 PM · On: Saturday: Envy
Excellent chapter you two and well worth the wait. I did a little happy dance when I clicked on the site and saw that you had chapter six up. My five year old son thought I was crazy but enjoyed dancing along. LOL! You really like to beat the heck out of our boys. I don't know how they can get up and keep going in the morning. First Sam taking care of Dean after the fire. Then Dean taking care of Sam after the confrontation with the fallen angel/Bob. Loved that it was Bob btw. Sam's crisis of faith just broke my heart. I could almost feel something breaking inside of him... and the way that Dean relies on Sam's faith to get him through. We've heard him say that Sam has enough faith for the two of them. What happens if that faith has dwindled or dissappeared? I hope that dosn't happen. So now, battered and bruised in more ways than one, our boys have to defeat an angel. I can't wait to see how this all ends. Fantastic job! SJ - congratulations on your upcomming wedding day. God Bless. Have a wonderful time on your honeymoon!
Author's Response: Thanks so much, britany! How great was it to see this review?! :) SJ is going to be so excited to see these well-wishes. :) Thanks for that, too. I love that you danced when you saw that the story had been updated. *GRIN* You're right -- we do beat the crap out of them. I'm not sure what the attraction is to hurting them, but we all seem to have it, and unapologetically so. Seeing them overcome the odds, struggle through the pain, and come out on the other side as heroes... toe. curl. Faith can't be lost forever. Life demands some faith just to keep breathing. Doesn't specify what that faith is in, though... We hope you like Sunday's chapter. It's a culmination of a lot of planning and design. Thanks so much for reading and for spending time with us! Best, GS and SJ
Reviewer: ciel4 (Signed) · Date: 28/10/07 06:27 PM · On: Saturday: Envy
An upcoming wedding is an excellent excuse. Congratulations SJ! I sincerely wish you every happiness. So...... 1. The sight of Dean hanging over the flames—the look of near-resignation in his brother’s eyes—had scared Sam. Scared me too! A wonderful idea to pre-empt the reality of falling into the fires of hell. Noooooo Dean! 2. Dean’s promise had ultimately been a prediction. Saving Sam may prove to be the last thing Dean ever did.. Awesome line, got me right between the eyes. The power of that impending sacrifice is why I can't take my eyes off this show - or this story! 3. I have always believed that Dean's protectiveness of Sam is a contract of the heart, rather than just a familial obligation. So I love this line from Sam that returns the favour: writing it in blood on his heart. 4. The whole description of their return to the motel room is wonderful. I'm exhausted just reading it. 5. I love it that you referenced tweezers and Asylum - I yearned for a scene dealing with the physical aftermath of that incident. And then you mentioned the Benders and burns. My joy is complete. Is that wrong???????? 6. leaving bits of letters behind in their wake. Beautiful figurative language. I could SEE little letters in the air. 7. The world was going to Hell and Sam needed to do laundry.You always know just when to inject a little light relief - even if it's just one line. 8. Okay.... busting out of the pattern here..... #8!!! I loved Sam stealing the wireless internet....very Internet savvy, girls! 9. The fallen angel idea is pure genius - really stirs the imagination with so many possibilities. 10."Cry me a river," Dean snapped, drawing Bob's horrible stare. "You want us to feel sorry for you, you freak?" Oh Dean. Never change. 11. "One deal with one demon is going to take you away from me," Sam whispered.
I tear up every time Sam thinks that. When he says it I start bawling. Bawling now.12. Love the last line. Dean has a little bit of hope ... and that's good enough for me. Fantastic work ladies. Congratulations on the chapter, congratulations to the bride-to-be and congratulations on making it through this interminable review. Hope it was not too tedious. See you again in November!
Author's Response: *CLAPS* We got 12!!! TWELVE!!! So excited to see this. *hugs ciel* 1. In a sick and twisted way, I can't wait to see Dean's fear about this in the real show... 2. Thanks for that... Dean's promise has echoed for me since he voiced it after BUABS and I keep seeing it linger in his eyes under his cavalier facade so far this season. 3. *grin* I'm glad you liked that line. 4. We really wanted to keep the story cohesive the way we each brought the outline to life and with the fantastic way SJ ended Friday's chapter, I had to live up to the challenge for the beginning of Saturday. 5. Not wrong at all -- we're with you all the way. :) 6. *grin* thanks again. Hee. 7. I loved this line -- SJ has a real talent for subtle humor. 8. That's the brilliance of SJ -- she said she had some, uh, experience with that... ::shifts eyes to the side:: 9. YAY!! We have been chewing our lips since we outlined this story wondering how this baddie would play out for you all... knowing what it was all along made us alternately giggle and wring our hands as we read reviews... 10. Love him. Don't you just love him? My old boyfriend used to say that line (Cry me a river) all the time. Had to work it in somewhere. 11. I know. Guh. Not for that line as for that sentiment. What are they going to do about that, huh??!! 12. They can't do it alone. Not all the time. And that's all I'm gonna say about that. ::wink:: Thanks so much for this ciel!! We can't wait to see your reviews. We really hope you like Sunday!! Slainte, Gaelic (and SJ)
Reviewer: star76 (Signed) · Date: 27/10/07 06:18 PM · On: Saturday: Envy
Hey ladies!!
Wow, that was certainly worth the wait!! Fantastic, totally breath stealing - the whole chapter was! Too much good stuff to go through everything, but here are a few of my thoughts as I read it through:
An angel - I truely did not see that coming. But what a great idea.... how do you fight an angel?? Looking forward to finding out how Sam & Dean are going to beat it - they will win won't they??
Bob - I knew there was something strange about that guy. But had no idea he was going to become the 'big bad' of the story.
The physical description of the angel in the barn was so powerful, especially when he extends his wings fully for the first time. And poor Sam, one more thing he believed in is gone... at least he still has Dean, for now.
Concussed and hurt Dean, as a sports physiotherapist may I recommend complete rest and very close monitoring - waves hand frantically in the air as a volunteer!!
I love that this story is just Sam & Dean. I really enjoyed your others (gaelic) with Brenna, but I think that this and Ramble On have to be two of my favourites - just the two brothers together trying to work everything out and fight evil. It produces so many opportunities for great interactions between the two guys, and the two of you are doing such a great job of it here.
So, now the break while SJ gets married. It is probably a good thing, as I am supposed to be studying towards re-qualifying as a physio(for some reason Canada doesn't accept qualifications from other countries - long story!!)
So, ladies - take care. Congrats to SJ. Can't wait for the next installment, don't keep us on tenterhooks for too long, please!!
Stella
Author's Response: Stella! Thanks so much for this -- I was so excited to see your review. I know what you mean about it just being the brothers -- while I very much enjoyed writing the Brenna stories and will probably bring her back some day, I, too, have enjoyed writing just the brothers and the one planned after the completion of this will be just brothers. They are such compelling characters that it's not hard to be completely wrapped up in them. We're thrilled that you didn't see Bob as the big bad!! And that the angel angle (say that 5 times fast) caught you unawares. We'd hoped for that. Thanks so much for commenting on the specific parts that caught you -- we so enjoy knowing that. And we really hope you enjoy Sunday. :) Look for the next update around the 16th (or earlier). :) In the meantime, good luck studying and working around Canadian rules. Slainte, Gaelic (and SJ)
Reviewer: freyja529 (Signed) · Date: 27/10/07 05:47 PM · On: Saturday: Envy
Well done, ladies. The aftermath of the fire, the references to "real" episodes (the tweezers, Dean saying he hates barns), Sam's struggle with faith, Dean's reaction to Sam's admission about why he didn't tell Dean he was hurt...all of it, so good. And I truly cannot tell where one of you leaves off and the other one picks up, which is incredible since I've read everything you've both written - truly seamless co-writing. Methinks wrathful Sammy may be in for some trouble come Sunday...and I can't wait to see how it all plays out! Congratulation, SJ!! I'm very happy for you and I hope you have a wonderful wedding/honeymoon:)
Author's Response: Hey lady! Thanks so much for this! For the compliment not only to the story but to our writing. That means so much coming from you. Thanks for wading through the lengthy chapter as well as I know time is dear. :) SJ is going to love seeing all the well-wishes when she returns. :) And we both hope that you enjoy Sunday. Much cake to you. Gaelic
Reviewer: Huntergal (Signed) · Date: 27/10/07 03:49 PM · On: Saturday: Envy
Another amazing (and lusciously long) chapter. These boys are beat to hell - emotionally and physically. Their pain, anguish, and anger are so pervasive throughout the chapter, it enveloped my soul. My heart really went out to Sam in this. Watching him lose his faith and fall into hopelessness was practically more than I could bear. It scared Dean too, because he knows that Sam needs that to carry on without him. Dean's thought that he was going to lose Sam even before he lost his own soul - Broke.My.Heart. Oh, boys... I loved all of the religious/philosophical discussion of angels, good and evil, faith and the choices we make. Nicely done. So a fallen angel - didn't see that coming. But the maintenance man Bob turns out to be the angel - yes! I knew he was involved somehow. *I'm sure he doesn't look as good as Nic Cage ;)* But man, his power is phenomenal. He threw those boys around the barn like rag dolls and beat them even more to hell. Although Dean managed to get rid of him temporarily, they have a powerful adversary to confront and banish/kill tomorrow. The victim of envy has been lost as well :(. Wrath is Sunday's sin - I suspected that it would be the last. But I noticed how our boys' wrath was growing constantly in this chapter. Methinks that is not going to bode well for our heroes. They really may need "a little interference" from above ;). Loved all of the brotherly discussions and caring moments in this chapter. Can never get enough of that, especially when its written so well. You ladies are doing a spectacular job with this story. Congrats to Sojourner on her upcoming nuptials. I'm really looking forward to that bloody, bloody Sunday. Although I have to admit, I fear it as well. Until next time...
Author's Response: So one trick SJ and I both do (which was cool because it made it easier to blend styles) is pick out an actor to "play" OCs. Bob is "played" by Paul Bettany. So, depends on what you think about good ol' Paul if he's as good looking as Nic Cage. :) I'm glad you didn't see the fallen angel coming - but I knew you knew something hinky was up with Bob. We really hope you enjoy Sunday's chapter... faith cannot be lost forever or there would be no hope and neither SJ or I are the hopeless sort... Thanks so much for reading, for sticking with us, and for this review. Gaelic (and SJ)
Reviewer: LovinJackson (Signed) · Date: 27/10/07 05:21 AM · On: Saturday: Envy
Hey!! :D So glad this new chapter was posted before the big day :) I was thinking about the story today while i was out so it was refreshing to come back and be able to read it :) There was so many good parts and I know i will forget most of them lol but i'll have a go anyways. I liked how it continued from the last chapter into this one with the car ride back to the motel. I felt for the boys. Being in a fire is no fun especially with how close they came to copping it. I loved the patch up and Dean's stubborness with patching himself up without Sam's help. I liked how Sam mentioned the ring:D and the way he took control when patching up Dean's hand. You especially know how much of a Dean girl I am but i do love Sam getting all protective of his brother. It's at those moments that I really love Sammy. I loved the whole Sam stealing wireless internet from the apartment complex because he didnt want to go to a coffeeshop with Dean's almost coffee overdose lmao and Dean mocking his accomplishments was priceless lmao I love the bantering as much as the hurt!! The confrontation with Bob was a suprise. I have to say i wasnt expecting it to be him but i loved the whole scene so much. As always the Dean hurt was perfect and I was cringing for the boy especially when he was thrown into the barn wall. Loved the whole getting down the ladder thing and Dean once again patching himself up in the bathroom after having fixed Sam. This chapter was awesome and I cant wait for the rest. Hope you have a nice time at SJ's wedding anf hope her day is awesome :) Tara x0x
Author's Response: Tara -- thanks so much for reading and leaving us reviews on both sites! You're such a sweetie. I'm so glad you enjoyed this chapter -- we were anxious about it, not only because we wanted to get it up before SJ's wedding, but because of what we were going to reveal... Glad you liked the car ride and the patching scene -- we really try to keep things cohesive with the way each of us brings the outline to life. And the wireless idea was all SJ. She, um, had some *cough* experience *cough* with that... I'm glad you were suprised about Bob! We hoped we hadn't telegraphed it, hee! We really hope you like how Sunday plays out, and the "gift" in the epilogue. :) Gaelic (and SJ)
Reviewer: Rae666 (Signed) · Date: 27/10/07 03:56 AM · On: Saturday: Envy
Hey guys! Another amazing chapter. You guys are truly masters. I like the slight role reversal at the end compared to the last chapter so it's Dean sorting Sam out and telling him to just sleep. Nice move with the angel and Bob... I liked Bob - not I just think he's mean and more sinful than most humans. You really know how to lay on the hurt as well - totally brilliant. And I'm so looking forward to the next chapter. And congrats SJ! :)
Author's Response: Hey Rae! Thanks so much for reading and reviewing. We're so glad you enjoyed this chapter. We had to spread the hurt and comfort around a bit, saving up for Sunday, y'know... Glad you liked the twist with Bob. Having had this plotted out from the get-go, we've been chewing our lips about this chapter as people have read, wondering what you all would think. Hope you enjoy the next part! SJ is going to love returning to see all of these well-wishes. :) Gaelic (and SJ)
Reviewer: Thru Terrys Eyes (Signed) · Date: 26/10/07 05:04 PM · On: Saturday: Envy
Best one yet. I'm still coughing. And the eye thing..shudders.... Some geat lines in this, and the buidup to the confrontation was fabulous!!! Great work you guys!!!
Author's Response: Thanks, T! Your words are gold to us. Is it sick and wrong to say that I'm glad we could gross you out... ;) Gaelic
Reviewer: POOKEE (Signed) · Date: 26/10/07 07:26 AM · On: Saturday: Envy
SO, HAVEN'T READ THE CHAPTER YET, BUT WANTED TO SEND MY GOOD WISHES FOR A BEAUTIFUL WEDDING DAY AND A LONG AND HAPPY MARRIAGE. GOD BLESS! POOK
Author's Response: POOK! SJ thanks you for the well wishes. :) We look forward to your thoughts -- always a treat. Gaelic and SJ
Reviewer: Phoenix_Song778 (Signed) · Date: 25/10/07 10:00 PM · On: Saturday: Envy
Well, that was certainly worth the wait! Some absolutely amazing storytelling! So, in honor of the fact that this was a long chapter (which I loved by the way) this is going to be a long review. First thing: the fallen angel or evil angel (insert my favorite Breaking Benjamin song here) was an absolute stroke of genius! I actually started to suspect that it might be an angel after the second or third chapter. I was trying to find some info on the lore surrounding how St. Patrick banished the demons, and after going to countless sites that basically said the same thing I finally came across one that stated that in some versions of the story, Pat was helped out by the Archangel Micheal. When I saw the word "angel" a light went off in my head...and when I went back and re-read previous chapters everything made sense in a way it hadn't before. I was like yahtzee! It all fit...the focus on the virtues rather than the sins...trying to teach the town a lesson...the red baseball cap (apparently angels wear either red or blue robes..but that would have made the guy kind of stick out)...the fact there were angel wings in the banner for the story and I know SJ always incorporates images from the story in her banners...so I figured the wings weren't there cuz she thought they were pretty. I gotta tell ya, putting the pieces together was SO much fun! Second thing: Sam and his faith. I absolutely loved how you drew on and expanded Sam's crisis of faith from HOTH. I just ached for him in that episode and while the rational part of me knew it wasn't going to be an angel, another part really wanted it to be....for Sam. The whole confrontation with the angel was beautifully written. It was so heartbreaking to watch Sam come to the realization that not all angels are good...that even God's messengers can fall victim to very human vices. I really hope he doesn't lose his faith...I don't think I could bear it! Okay,well, I could go on and on, but I think I'm going to stop here and just end by saying thanks for the crazy, emotional ride that was this chapter! I know I'll be reading it several more times!
Author's Response: Wow. Just... wow. I knew your review was going to knock our socks off because you have bene so *on it* the whole time. The way you have gotten into this story is beyond thrilling. And both SJ and I are amazed how you pulled everything together -- even the red hat!! No one noticed that. Hee! Kudos to you, girl! Sam and Dean and their faith have been an echo of SJ and I and ours. It's been a crazy ride pulling this together, discovering things about the characters (in a way) as we bring the outline we wrote to life. I won't give anything away, but I don't think you'll be disappointed with Sunday's chapter. And... knowing that Evil Angel is one of your favorite BB songs, I can safely say that you'll be pleased with the "gift" that will be included in the epilogue... SO glad you liked this chapter. Thanks so much for reading and for taking time to share your thoughts with us. Slainte, Gaelic and SJ
Reviewer: SUPERNATANGEL67 (Signed) · Date: 25/10/07 09:42 PM · On: Saturday: Envy
AWESOME UPDATE!!!!!!!!!!
Author's Response: *grin* THANKS!!! :) GS and SJ
Reviewer: supernaturaljunkiejude (Signed) · Date: 25/10/07 07:52 PM · On: Friday: Lust
oh wow....how do I comment on something this intense, this complex...this emotional, this physical...?? what do I say....by the time I finish one of your chapters I am feeling sooo drained, so rung out....AS IF SOMEHOW I ACTUALLY HAD A PART IN THE ACTION. The scene with Dean and Emily dancing.......what a description!!! And the FIRE ......my God, I was having trouble breathing!!!!!!
Author's Response: Jude -- thanks so much! We're so glad you enjoyed this... it's thrilling to see that our words create a reaction in you. Thanks for the nod to Dean and Emily dancing. I got kinda into the techno beat there imagining that scene. And SJ did a fabulous job with the fire. Thanks again, and hope you enjoy "Envy"... Gaelic (and SJ)
Reviewer: Cookie6 (Signed) · Date: 25/10/07 05:44 PM · On: Saturday: Envy
PS can i just say the banner for this fic on this site is just AMAZING!! Enhances your story a million fold. Love it, Love it, Love it!!!!!
Author's Response: The banner is all the brilliance of SJ. I can't draw a straight line with a ruler. She is an artist -- banners, vids, and writing. All I can do is write. :) Thanks for the comments -- much appreciated and I couldn't agree with you more. GS
Reviewer: Cookie6 (Signed) · Date: 25/10/07 05:43 PM · On: Saturday: Envy
Just a quickie to say a HUGE thank you for getting this chapter up with all that's going on with you girls. Seeing this update pop up right before my eyes this morning was pretty exciting and so I can't resist this little note... I'm not gunna read Sat until I post the previous reviews - how's that for self torture?!?! Boy oh boy the anticipation... I'll post my review over on ff.net with the others.
Author's Response: Cookie!! So great to see you. Thanks for this and for your thoughtful email. I was a goober and hit delete instead of reply, so I was glad to see this to get the opportunity to let you know that it was appreciated. Haven't been biting my lip the *whole* time... just... most of it. :) GS (and SJ)
Reviewer: kwater (Signed) · Date: 18/10/07 11:58 PM · On: Wednesday: Gluttony
I have to say I'm honestly enjoying the ride. Dean's nightmare's just killer dude(s). Really. Broke my heart. The fact that Sam goes to a library and Dean goes to a coffee shop and they both pick up viable leads.. just great...hm.. the murder.. well ick and the setup for the next sin terrific. Great, loved it. Will be back. - K Oh, and the baseball, did I mention the baseball, verrrrry nice touch -thanks
Author's Response: K - thanks so much for reading!! You're almost caught up with us! I'm glad you enjoyed the boys' varying ways of information gathering. And Dean and baseball... I don't know why, but it just seems to work. Maybe because he was never allowed to be a kid... so in some ways, he's never really grown up. *shrug* In any case, we're both so glad you're enjoying and that you will be back! Best, GS (and SJ)
Reviewer: Phoenix_Song778 (Signed) · Date: 18/10/07 07:55 PM · On: Friday: Lust
Hello Ladies, Just read your little posting update and wanted to drop a quick note to say no worries! Good things come to those who wait and when it comes to two of my favorite writers I'm always more than happy to wait! I've never been disappointed and I'm sure I never will be. So, take your time, deal with life and I'll meet you back here when things have settled!Oh yeah, how much are you loving the new season, cuz I'm pretty friggin pleased with it so far :-)
Author's Response: Thanks so much for this note, Phoenix! We're trying (emphasis on the *try*) to see if we can get Saturday posted by the 26th, but if not, then you'll get both Saturday and Sunday when SJ gets back from her honeymoon... first couple of weeks of November. We soooo appreciate your patience and letting us know you'll be coming back. And, girl, I'm with you -- I have loved every episode so far. I've been trying to stay away from too many spoilers, but, who am I kidding... I sneak peeks, and it just makes me anticipate what's to come with a "is it Thursday YET?!" Slainte, Gaelic
Reviewer: star76 (Signed) · Date: 14/10/07 05:04 PM · On: Friday: Lust
Hey ladies,
I just wanted to send a quick note to say don't worry about when you next get to post. I appreciate that you took the time to post the note explaining the delay. There is nothing worse than getting in to a story and it just disappearing, I am sure that I am not the only one dying to see what happens next to Sam and Dean (well, especially Dean!!), but real life has to come first.
Hope things are coming together for SJ and her wedding plans, and that life ins't too crazy for you gaelic.
Take care ladies, and post when you can.
Stella
Author's Response: Stella -- thanks for posting that. It's very sweet of you, and thanks for being so understanding. I hope you enjoy the next two chapters when we post them -- if we do the outline justice, they should be pretty entertaining! Thanks for hanging in there with us! I (we) look forward to your thoughts upon the next post. GS (and SJ)
Reviewer: kwater (Signed) · Date: 08/10/07 09:41 AM · On: Tuesday: Greed
This story is terrific and the fact that you're collaborating on it makes it even more impressive. Loved so many aspects of it, but really what I keep coming back to is the boys relationship at this point, both are so bowed under by their emotions and I love the way you touch on it, Dean at the motel door, Sam watching Dean eat... Just great. Plus the whole seven sins kicks ass...lol - Thanks for the read - K
Author's Response: K -- thanks so much for contining to read! SJ and I had been talking about this idea since... gosh, since February at least and toying with having the whole thing written before we started posting, but when we saw what the season premiere was going to be about, we threw caution to the wind and just started to write and post. :) So glad you're enjoying the collaborated effort to bring this story to life! For both of us, the brothers are the base that all other elements of the story are built upon. Thank you for noticing that. Hope you continue to enjoy! Best, GS and SJ
Reviewer: Thru Terrys Eyes (Signed) · Date: 08/10/07 08:01 AM · On: Friday: Lust
I don't know what else to say except that each succeeding chapter is better than the last. The first part was especially good and not just because of the shower scene. (Except for the parts where the water ran over his face...personal issues) I loved the comments about Dean while Sam was watching him dance. And then of course just Dean dancing in general... The fire was VERY exciting!
Author's Response: YAY! T it's you!! So glad life eased up on you enough that you were able to read. :) We're so glad that you enjoyed this chapter -- I had that picture you inserted in Unseen's Part 2 of the water dripping from Dean's face as I wrote it... Sorry about the squibs from something on your/his face. ;) And the dance scene... I've wanted you to read that part since SJ and I wrote the outline of this chapter. Your amazing story "Writhe" from the Virtual Season 1 stories inspired me. Thanks for that. And SJ kicked ass with the fire scene. So glad you enjoyed it!! Thanks for reading and we hope you enjoy the rest -- Sunday is the other chapter I am looking forward to your reaction of, but you can't get to Sunday without Saturday... hee. Slainte! GS (and SJ)
Reviewer: kwater (Signed) · Date: 05/10/07 01:54 PM · On: Monday: Pride
Tell you what I was hesitant to start this, you're chapter lengths are a bit daunting to a Mom with three kids..lol. I don't often get that much sit down time. However, I'm so glad I did. Really great job and I will be coming back for more - K
Author's Response: K -- so great to hear from you! The great thing about this is that it's not going anywhere. You can read when you have moments of down-time, as long as the story holds you. :) And yeah, the chapters are long, so take your time. Thanks for letting us know you're reading and we hope you continue to enjoy! GS and SJ
Reviewer: ciel4 (Signed) · Date: 05/10/07 01:33 AM · On: Friday: Lust
Sorry for my tardiness ladies, but here I am - and because I love a good precedent, (especially one I set for myself!) here goes......
1. His only solace when night stole his peace had become watching Dean breathe. I love that line. Seriously. 2. ...hell, he just needed Dean. Sam does need his brother - and I hope we see his awareness of that increase exponentially in Season 3! 3.Dean will be okay for eleven more months - and isn't that a killer? 4. Fantastic description of Dean's nightmare - and the dance floor scene.....had to compose myself for a minute after that part.
5. Thank God for moments of humour. “What? You think I proclaimed this naked day or something?” 6. Loved this reference... Dead in the Water? “College boy,” Dean sing-songed. “Thinks he’s so smaht…” 7.I like Dean's attitude to rape....word, Dean! But of course, he stops short of being judge, jury and executioner - because he's a big damn hero. Fantastic chapter gals, hugs to you both, see you again soon!
Author's Response: Ciel!!! It's you! Thank goodness, too, because I was *thisclose* to thinking that we'd lost you. Ask SJ. :) But you're here! And with your list! I love lists. 1. Thank you. :) 2. With so many of us spread over the globe, I don't know who has seen the start of S3 and who hasn't, so I'll just agree with you whole-heartedly here. And I also hope that Sam realizing how much he needs Dean -- not just how much he doesn't want him to go to Hell, but how much he *needs* him -- affects how Dean approaches this death sentence. 3. Yep. And Guh. 4. Thank you again. :) What's fun about this process is that SJ and I wrote the outline together, split it up, and give each other free reign on how we bring our respective sections to life, then go back and blend our visions so that they match (and it's kinda scary sometimes how little blending needs to be done). For those two scenes, we simply had that Dean dreamt about his deal and that they went to a dance club. So when I wrote them, I just wrote what I saw in my head, and the nightmare kinda took off. The dance scene was fueled by listening to that techno/electronica music. SO, I'm VERY glad you enjoyed both because I enjoyed writing them. 5. Hee. My husband and I tease about naked day. As in "wouldn't it be funny if..." SJ's helped me keep the dialog in my parts snappy. She great with snark. 6. Yup. I'm glad you caught that! Hee. I loved his little head waggle when he said that. 7. I'm glad you agree! I just think he has a respect for women that's masked by his playboy mannerisms somtimes. When he found out about Sara Tyler, I felt he would be livid. When SJ read that part she said that only Dean could say "balls" and "barbed wire" in the same sentence and make it work. And later, when she wrote the apartment scene and Dean's focus shifted from Ryan to the "real" victim, I thought it was a brilliant echo of that sentiment. Thanks so much for reading and taking time to review, ciel! We both appreciate it so much and hope to see you back on "Saturday"! Gaelic (and SJ)
Reviewer: reece6521 (Signed) · Date: 03/10/07 06:36 PM · On: Friday: Lust
Absolutely astounding. This story just gets more intense and more nail-biteing as it goes on.Poor dean, everything reminds him of what's waiting for him and sam's trying so hard to stop dean from self-destructing. I really, really hope they make the SOB pay for this and soon, there's not many sins left.
Author's Response: Hiya Reece!! Thanks so much for reading and taking time to review. We're thrilled that you're enjoying this -- seriously! Now... would we let a baddie get away? Guess you'll have to read to find out! :) Hee. Thanks again!
GS and SJ
Reviewer: jane (Signed) · Date: 03/10/07 04:38 PM · On: Friday: Lust
Heehee just here to ::wibble:: and say that anticipation is a sharp edged tool that needs to be kept away from a desperate readers!!! *vbg* Jane :)
Author's Response: *waves excitedly* Hi! Okay, we've got a schedule down for the last two chapters before SJ's wedding -- the eiplogue will come post wedding and will include a surprise. We plan on posting Saturday by the 12th and Sunday by the 22nd, maybe the 23rd depending on life. Meanwhile, it's THURSDAY! Not only that but PREMIERE THURSDAY! ::does dance:: Have a great one, Jane! Gaelic
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