Reviewer: Shannondoah (Signed) · Date: 19/06/09 07:17 AM · On: Chapter 1
Amazing story! I love te comparison between Dean's needing to forget and needing to remember. and I'm so glad you left the red-haired woman and her problems a bit vague. That made the story more realistic and sad in a way I can't explain. "Since the responsibility of Sam suddenly became almost too heavy for Dean to carry." I never thought Dean would think that but inthe last season I began to get that vibe. I'm grateful that you capturesd it and expanded upon it. Thanks for the validation and especially for sharing this amazing story!
Reviewer: zibina (Signed) · Date: 25/07/08 04:04 AM · On: Chapter 1
Just WOW!I'm commenting here but my "wow" is for ALL your wonderful stories!Seriously...you are an incredible storyteller!Your Dean and Sam break my heart!
Author's Response: Thanks so much, zibina. You could give me no better compliment than to call me a storyteller. I really appreciate you reading and commenting -- and if you like, please visit my web site: http://gaelicspirit74.googlepages.com/ to see if you'd like to read any more. Best to you always, Gaelic
Reviewer: nightchills (Signed) · Date: 16/04/08 08:02 PM · On: Chapter 1
I read this before, so if I didn't already tell you, I loved this story. You nailed the intimacy at the beginning with such aplomb and then the emotions I felt Dean was experiencing after his deal - Really good writing.
Author's Response: Thanks so much, nightchills. Love that penname by the way. Very evocative. I couldn't get this song out of my head -- and the Dean I saw as I heard it -- so I'm very pleased you enjoyed it enough to come back for a review. Slainte.
Reviewer: Maureen Nesbitt (Signed) · Date: 24/03/08 07:25 AM · On: Chapter 1
great story. thanks for sharing it
Author's Response: Thank YOU for reading. :) I appreciate you taking time to offer me feedback. Best to you, Gaelic
Reviewer: downbythebay (Signed) · Date: 13/01/08 11:38 PM · On: Chapter 1
A wonderfully emotive piece. Plaudits.
Author's Response: Thank you. I always enjoy hearing from you. So glad you liked it. GS
Reviewer: angel L (Signed) · Date: 29/11/07 10:25 AM · On: Chapter 1
Hello, thanks, thanks, thanks, it's perfect story. Your style of writing is descriptive and wonderful. Thanks for sharing your talent. I love how you're tying so many different ideas together. This story is a blast, I'm having a ball!!!
Author's Response: Fantastic! I'm glad you're having a ball. So happy you liked this. You never know when you decide to try something a little different if people will dig it or not... glad you did. Hope to see you again! Slainte, Gaelic
Reviewer: NovembersGuest (Signed) · Date: 20/11/07 09:28 AM · On: Chapter 1
Well, crap...I never got back to this. Everybody's already pretty much covered it all anyway and you KNOW I LOVE this. Thank you for writing it...it was beautiful. (((HUGS)))
Author's Response: Hi! Thanks for this. You make me laugh. I'm glad you liked it, lady. You know what that means to me - your words are gold. Best, GS
Reviewer: birdie (Signed) · Date: 15/11/07 03:46 PM · On: Chapter 1
This was real interesting for me 'cause I was really sad last night when I read it (two friends had breavements this week, sad for them and took me back to a time of my own terrible loss). The first bit glistened with loneliness... then lust!. You write sex real well! Then scared for Sam - loosing his humanity? what's the point in Dean's deal if Sam lives but looses his soul? It felt more bleak than some of your writings, not a critisism or maybe I felt bleak!? Then a glimmer of hope in your last line. Thanks for that it let me come back form the brink. Clever, multi-layered, complex writing. thanks Birdie x
Author's Response: Birdie -- I missed this! I'm sorry it's taken me so long to reply. I'm usually better about that... I'm so sorry to hear about your week -- and that it took you back to a dark place in your past. *sends virtual hug* I won't say I understand - because until we are able to stand in each other's shoes, it's hard to see the world clearly through each other's eyes - but I will say that I wrote this piece when I was feeling especially desperate and writing was my life preserver. It helped. :) I'm glad the last line with the ray of hope brought you away from the edge because while I'm unsure how they're going to get out of this mess, if they remember they have each other, then nothing is completely impossible. Oh, and thanks for saying I write sex well. That made me grin. :) Take care of you, Gaelic
Reviewer: ReccaF (Signed) · Date: 13/11/07 12:49 PM · On: Chapter 1
OK... this was beyondAWSOME!!!!!!! "where his one joy and his one peace and his heartache lay sleeping"- you tore my heart out and ripped it into tiny pieces with that one statement alone.OUTSTANDING piece of writing.!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sammy getting harsher , and Dean just watching it. YED's last parting words about Sam, the thoughts going on in Dean's head constantly-painful, poignant, and paralizing. You are a master writer!!!!!! Dean not wanting Sam to lose himself-tears the heart out again. Tempo, verbage, pathos-everything in one AWSOME AWSOME AWSOME STORY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I REALLY LOVED THIS STORY!!! BRAVO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Author's Response: Thanks, Recca! I am so happy you liked it. You made me smile with the amount of exclamation points. Hee. Thanks for that! I am so glad you liked the pacing, the language, the emotions. It's all what I was hoping you guys would get out of it. Thanks so much!!! You've really made my day. Best, Gaelic
Reviewer: CdeWinter78 (Signed) · Date: 13/11/07 12:29 PM · On: Chapter 1
Every time I read something you have written, I get to feeling like a kid in a sweet shop... so many insightful, touching, funny, heartbreaking and downright HOT lines catch my eye, it's tough to know what to congratulate you on first!!!! Oh well- here goes, cavities be damned!!!! For me it goes without saying (though I will as you deserve to hear it!!!) that you are a hugely talented writer, who just gets better tale after tale. But I wanted to congratulate you on how brave you were here, experimenting with your style and form. What I liked the most about this fic, was the way it made me think. I felt as if we were allowed to "swim" upwards through the levels of Deans well constructed armour. The first (ahem *smiles shamelessly) scene with Dean's encounter with the red head, is the most intimate look at Dean. Sammy believes he knows Dean's MO in this area, but he is way off. Deans actual motivation for his particular form of stress relief is far more touching and tragic.... "he craved the climb and yearned for the fall… he had to remind himself that he was still real, he still mattered as a person..." Liked the way Dean keeps offering the girl an out if she needs it - he will not take what he needs at any cost. The way you write such incredibly hot scenes with just the right amount of feeling and tenderness in your characters is what makes them tasteful. The second part highlights the post Deal tensions between the brothers. This section of Dean's armour is familiar to both us and Sam. Dean holds Sam just far enough away to protect him. Loved that Dean had a "protective grin" in his arsenal!! Deans masks help give both brothers something to hang on to. And the last part is what the rest of the world sees - Dean in full cocky hunter mode. "You may have super strength, you sonuvabitch," Dean panted,... "But you're still in a human body."... "And I know a thing or two about how easily human's break." It's amazing how thinly that mask is stretched when Sam is threatened. And although your ending is dramatic it balances the rest perfectly. Thank you for sharing your stories, you make it look effortless.
Author's Response: My father-in-law had a quote pinned up in his office that was given to me after he died that said: "When something can be read without effort, great effort has gone into its writing." I always think about that when I'm drawn in to a story that it written so well I can *see* and *feel* what the characters are going through. I remember that sensation, that feeling, when I write and strive to elicit the same impact with my words. I know that I don't always hit the mark -- and there are times I do for some and not for others -- but I thank you very kindly for this review as it seems I hit the mark for you. I loved the cavity comment -- that made me grin. Thank you for reading and for accepting my experimentation. I hope to see you again. Slainte, Gaelic
Reviewer: sojourner84 (Signed) · Date: 13/11/07 09:37 AM · On: Chapter 1
I loved this. I listened to Devil while I read it so I could get into the mood of the story, and let me tell you, with that as background music...wow. The story alone is awe inspiring, I loved all three parts. My favorite lines: He looked over at her, surprised to hear his heart echoed in a stranger's mouth. She met his eyes and he caught his breath, the darkness lurking there a mirror of his transgression. He turned his face further into the pillow, wanting oblivion in this moment as much as he'd wanted sensation earlier. But sleep eluded him. Peace was a mockery of temptation. Sam had called him a hypocrite. He was right. And Dean didn't care. He didn't care because Sam was alive. Dean looked over at Sam. His brother's long hair clung to his face like vines, his eyes were red-rimmed and bleary from salt water, and his lashes stuck together. Water clung to his lips and chin, and Dean saw him shiver in the warmth of the day. He wanted to reach out to Sam, just to touch him, just to reassure himself of his brother's warmth, but his hand was shaking too badly. Sam would see. Guh. Everything. The sex to the fighting to the end...brilliant. I think I need to push you more often. *laugh* Just kidding. Looking forward to whatever you write next, Gaelic. Talent like this is so rare it's such a high to get to read your stuff (and write with you). -SJ PS. Love the banner! I knew you had art in your blood. *laugh*
Author's Response: I'll never be an artist of your magnitude, but I did love dabbling a bit -- trying to bring some of the images in my mind to life via something other than words. So, thanks for that, my friend. Thank you so much for pulling out your favorite lines. That gives me tingles to know I've impacted you somehow with my words. Thank you for saying that reading my stories is something you look forward to. Okay, now off I go to work on my part of Sunday... we have promises to keep, my friend. And a more than a few miles to go before we sleep... Gaelic
Reviewer: Shannondoah (Signed) · Date: 12/11/07 09:47 PM · On: Chapter 1
Excellent story! I love the contrast between the beginning and the end as well as the contrast between the boys, who they were and who they are becoming.
Author's Response: Hi Shannon -- thanks so much for reading and taking time to leave me a review. I appreciate it and am glad you enjoyed the story and the contrasts you saw. Best always, Gaelic
Reviewer: britany k (Signed) · Date: 12/11/07 02:51 PM · On: Chapter 1
Wow Gaelic! I came searching for more of Sunday Bloody Sunday and found this instead. Yay! I love your stories and I dont care how long or short they are, not that your shorts are really short. Hee! Oh boy! You open with pleanty of heat yet leave us with our hearts aching for the boys. You have me wondering what the girl's story was. Why was she so sad? It made me sorry that Dean didn't get her name. Kudos to you for having the guts to write the steamy stuff. Don't lose yourself to save me. Don't carry my weight. That line just breaks my heart. I can picture Dean thinking this upon seeing this harsher side of Sam. Dean dosn't want his brother to lose his innocence but it's this new resolve in Sam that I feel will save Dean. Talk about your rock and hard place! Thank you for sharing your stories with us. I also look forward to reading what you have to say at tvguide. Just wanted to let you know.
Author's Response: Ah! WOW! Thanks so much for this review and for mentioning what I say over at tvguide.com -- hee. That just makes me grin really big. It makes me so nervous to post there, but I love this show, these characters, and sometimes I can't help myself. "Dean dosn't want his brother to lose his innocence but it's this new resolve in Sam that I feel will save Dean." Well said. Seriously, I couldn't agree with you more. I sincerely hope we don't lose one brother to save the other -- through death or destruction. They are a unit and should remain thus. Thanks so much for this review and for taking time to read. SJ and I are working on Bloody Sunday's "Sunday" chapter and if all goes well, we hope to have it posted by the 20th. Kinda sucks when life gets in the way, huh? :) Take care of you, Gaelic
Reviewer: ciel4 (Signed) · Date: 11/11/07 06:14 PM · On: Chapter 1
Where his one joy and his one peace and his biggest heartache lay sleeping. Wow GS, you really knock me around with lines like that! Terrific piece of writing all round, but I especially loved it that Dean had memorised the exorcism, (at last!) and that Sam defends his harshness because Dean is not as harsh anymore. I think that is really coming across in the show, possibly as an alternative explanation to the "is-he -or-isn't-he-100%-Sam?" question. Thanks as always for a great read.
Author's Response: Ach, ciel, you are the best. Thank you for this review. I am grateful that there are lines that hit you like that. Sometimes I wonder... as all writers do, I imagine... if I'm shooting in the dark or hitting the mark. And I don't know about the Sam not being Sam bit... not sure what I think about that -- but I do see a role reversal going on that has seemed to develop out of necessity. *shrug* Guess we'll see, yeah? Thanks so much for your review. I appreciate the time you spent with this story. Slainte, Gaelic
Reviewer: jane (Signed) · Date: 11/11/07 04:30 PM · On: Chapter 1
Hey Gaelic I read this in two parts deliberately because the first half, with the girl, just ripped something from inside of me and I had to go regroup and think about it before I could move onto the next part of the story. The lyrics at the begining of this section were so in tune with what you wrote. Two totally lost souls looking for something that I don't think they are going to find. It's so heartbreaking, grabbing some much needed release, when really deep down Dean has so much more, that honestly will probably never be discovered and shared on a regular 'normal' bais. That really jumped out at me and it was painfully sad. And then he goes back to Sam and his heavy burden just gets all the more heavier. Ruby, the pain in Dean's side and a fragmented conversation between the boys that says so much. Dean trying desperately to save Sam and then unwilling to hear Sam's need to tell him how important he is to him, how he needs his big brother around period. How he 'needs' to save Dean. Hells bells, big lump in throat time. A fabulous 'shortie' m'dear. You more than prove that beautifully constructed 'short' can indeed be deliciously 'long.' Chocolate heading your way! Jane :)
Author's Response: *HUGS* You, m'dear, are wonderful. Thanks so much for this. That first part was indeed the moment that caused me hesitation in posting, so I am much relieved that it impacted you so greatly. The song haunted me and I saw these scenes playing out and heard certain phrases as if they were mine. As if I were saying them. And who knows... perhaps I could have been. I'm nothing like Dean as a person. I'm emotional and smushy and I think WAAAY too much about stuff. But I've had to live like him. Well, minus the demon-killing and soul dealing. I've been responsible for the lives of others from a young age and there are times when I watch that character and I want to weep. OKAY! What is it about this story and drama? Yeesh. Sorry. Anyway, thank you so much for this review. I appreciate all of your words. Slainte, Gaelic
Reviewer: fantasycatcher (Signed) · Date: 10/11/07 11:58 AM · On: Chapter 1
Sooo many talented writers, and I've just found another one:) Yay! I bet everyone who's read this, wishes they were that stranger, exploring Dean...I know I do. Lol Sojourner was right to push you into posting, you can't keep genius work like this locked away! I believed every word you wrote, I could see Dean's every emotion as clear as day. Not to mention the drooling part...hmm mm. No matter what happens, Dean would always do anything for Sam. I'm sure he'd climb out of hell just to kick someone's ass for messing with his lil bro. I think you executed that dedication well, burden or not Dean will carry it to keep Sam alive. I absolutely loved this... The way it was written is inspiring to me, I must read something else. I can put my hand on my heart and say, this is one of the best one-shots I've read...I might need your help one day Gaelic! Lol I've rammbled on long enough, I do that a lot. Lol Bravado! Fantasy
Author's Response: fantasy -- thanks so much! I am so glad you enjoyed this. I was nervous to post, but that's why you have friends to push you, yes? I'm still getting the hang of writing one-shots, so thanks for your tremendous complement. And you know where to find me if you need anything. :) Slainte, Gaelic
Reviewer: Phoenix_Song778 (Signed) · Date: 09/11/07 10:24 AM · On: Chapter 1
Damn girl, I'm still trying to catch my breath! I actually saw this last night, but had just gotten back from a trip and was completely wiped. I had to fight my natural urge to read whatever you write right away because I wanted to have all my faculties operating properly as your writing is so...dense...that's the word that always comes to mind, I wanted to be on my game! I thought this was absolutely beautiful...dramatic yes, but that's what makes it fun to read. You always take the boys to emotional places that they don't usually get to on the show and I love that! Your writing also takes them to physical places they don't often get to on the show...I swear I needed a cold shower...but it's always tastefully done. I remember in response to a review for Sunday Bloody Sunday, you had said you hoped that they would explore Dean's feelings about the deal a bit more, and I think we saw the first sign of that in Sin City and you've really built on that reaction in this piece. He is scared to death...it was all in his eyes, regardless of what was coming out of his mouth...the standard Dean Winchester denial...I actually yelled "liar" at the t.v...yeah, sometimes I get a little too involved :) I'm glad you decided to release this, it would have been a real shame for it to have died in the dark.
Author's Response: Phoenix -- I love getting reviews from you (here and on the VS). You always put a smile on my face. :) I'm relieved that you thought the opening moment was tastefully done. I am continually trying to test myself as a storyteller, and while I want to maintain my style (whatever that is), I also don't want to get complacent... so I was trying to be a little... bolder. I had to think a bit about you saying my writing was dense. :) I think I like that. It makes me feel like the thoughts and emotions I'm trying to fill each word with as I type are coming through and hitting you as you read. So, thanks for that. And I'm with you at the yelling at the TV bit... do it all the time. :) Hee. Thanks again. I really appreciate your feedback. Gaelic
Reviewer: jeanne (Signed) · Date: 08/11/07 06:58 PM · On: Chapter 1
Loved it! Loved the intensity and the passion. This is exactly how I see Dean dealing with "the deal" and all the emotions that go with it. I will be reading this one again and again.
Author's Response: Jeanne -- thank you so much!! I am so happy to see that you'll be reading this one more than once. What an honor! Thanks for reading and taking time to review. I greatly appreciate it. Gaelic
Reviewer: JMDoody (Signed) · Date: 08/11/07 01:59 PM · On: Chapter 1
All I can say is that I hope, when I start writing again, that I can put even a tenth of the emotion into my work as you put into yours. This was outstanding as always.
Author's Response: JM-- Thanks for this. I checked out your bio and saw that you are an editor (or will be?). That's fantastic! I'm not clear on my strengths in writing yet, but I do know my weakness, and that is editing my own work. *hides* Thank you so much for reading, and I'm very appreciative of your review. I'm glad the level of emotion worked for you. Sometimes I kinda dive in and can't come up for air until it's done. Looking forward to seeing you again sometime! Slainte, Gaelic
Reviewer: Thru Terrys Eyes (Signed) · Date: 08/11/07 11:43 AM · On: Chapter 1
Hi again. Strong story. Liked it so much I came over her to say so again. You did good, took what you've LEARNED and made good use of it!!! And who couldn't love sex with Dean.....especially the way you do it.
Author's Response: *laughs* Pause. *laughs harder* Hey, I had a good teacher. And... I'm a quick study. Thanks for the strong story comment. Words of praise from you are gold. Always. Gaelic
Reviewer: freyja529 (Signed) · Date: 08/11/07 08:00 AM · On: Chapter 1
Yeah! You really posted it! The initial...ahem...encounter was an insightful glimpse into the place Dean goes to escape the reality of his life and his choices. And of how temporary that release is. Only you could write a scene that makes me fan myself AND puts a lump in my throat! The thoughts and emotions you detailed seemed true to character, I loved the description of the balancing act that is the boys' relationship, the drowning Sam scene had me gasping for air and the final line was perfection. Extra frosting on your cake:) A1
Author's Response: As you know where the inspiration came from, I take this review as a very high compliment. Thanks so much for taking time to review -- multiple places, even. Your words mean more to me than you'll ever know. *takes extra frosting with a BIG smile* GS
Reviewer: bulletbabe (Signed) · Date: 08/11/07 05:01 AM · On: Chapter 1
I don't think this is too different from your usual style, although it is very much to do with the whole thought process the boys are going through. As always with your writing - all the other characters are made completely believable through the mininum of description. Can't understand how you can write so little about a place or character but say so much - maybe that's where the true skill lies. Beautiful piece of writing. Thanks for posting!
Author's Response: One thing I admire about some "real" writers -- as in those that are published and recognized -- is their ability to let me see the scene or hear the conversation. And it took me awhile to realize that it wasn't because they described every minute detail--they just put enough specifics in the scene so that I could see the facial features, hear the sighs, and see the room they were standing in. It was this fine balance that I found simply amazing. Since I started writing fanfiction, I have been trying to work on that skill. I have a long way to go, but you comment about writing so little and saying so much had me blushing. Thank you for that, because truly, it's something I strive for. And I'm very pleased that you enjoyed the results -- at least in this one story. Thanks for reading. :) Slainte, Gaelic
Reviewer: lilballerette10 (Signed) · Date: 08/11/07 01:10 AM · On: Chapter 1
awww i loved it...great story:)
Author's Response: *grin* Thank you. I appreciate you reading and dropping me a line. GS
Reviewer: Noelani618 (Signed) · Date: 08/11/07 12:44 AM · On: Chapter 1
This was a very interesting piece. I enjoyed it and it fit perfectly with the role reversal the brothers have gone through. Well done.
Author's Response: Thank you! I appreciate you taking time to review and I'm so glad that it entertained you. :) Best, GS
Reviewer: supernaturaljunkiejude (Signed) · Date: 07/11/07 11:50 PM · On: Chapter 1
SJ was right, Gaelic...I truly appreciate this...So glad to see I haven't viewed Sam's apparent coldness the wrong way.... I've seen a lot of him knowing some demons want him to "lead' which he doesn't want ...and some are against him and Yed's plan...either way the demons NEED to be destroyed.... and as Ruby stated some humans will be collateral damage... Gaelic, this was your usual awesome tale ... loved the sexual encounter ...so true to Dean(loved his ever present "protection") and the girl in a similar mode ....very thought provoking story... thank you.... :0) jude
Author's Response: Hi Jude! Thanks so much for reading!! I always love to hear from you. And any way you view Sam is okay, y'know, because it's YOUR WAY. I'm glad to see we agree, though. I appreciate your thoughts and thank you for your compliments. As always, I hope to entertain, even when it the hope at the end of the story is rather ambiguous. Slainte, Gaelic
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