Hey,

Glad you decided to carry on with this. I think there is a good story to be told with Bobby & John's history.... and if there happens to be a little hurt Dean in there along the way then I am not going to compain!!

Keep up the good work

Author's Response: Thanks so much for the review! And thanks for sticking with me. I will finish this story, it just may take a bit - real life is such a drag! Next chapter or two may be more wee!chesters so not a lot of hurt!Dean - but once he hits his teen years.....

Sorry if you get this twice, something went wrong when I tried to submit it.. and now I can't remember everything I wanted to say!!

 As usual, your descriptions pulled me into the scenes.  I could have been standing behind Dean it was so realistic.

The scenes where Dean remembered were great, his whole life on fast forward.  I like how you did it that he remebered the small things first - coffee and latin before Sam and his Dad.

Dean and Sam together again - yay!!  It was interesting having Dean on his own for a while.  But the interactions you write between the two of them are so good, that we couldn't be without Dean with Sam for too long.

 "It's my car"... funny.  I read about Jensen saying at the comic con that was why Sam wasn't allowed to drive the Impala anymore!  Dean would have to be unconscious or dying to let Sam drive again after the crash with the Semi.

Great ending, the boys back together again and driving off into the distance in the Impala.... was there a sunset too!!

Thanks so much for a great piece of work.  Going to read your new one now.

Nice work ladies.  As usual, so descriptive that I could picture everything perfectly in my head.  Sams confusion about Dean and his attitude towards the deal.  Dean, as ever, appearing on the outside as the strong one, hiding his own thoughts, fears, & pain deep inside.  I loved the whole chapter, but here are a few bits that really stood out for me. “…all Dean had to do was smile at her…”  Of course!!  If he smiled at me, I’d be busy for the next several hours too!!   I particularly liked the moment Sam realises that Dean felt him die, and what that must have been like for him.  Although you didn’t dwell on it too much, that simple paragraph really moved me. “He didn’t need an external countdown to his final moments”.   Exactly-  back off Sam, help Dean instead of reminding him of the death sentence hanging over him.  Dean sacrificing himself for Sam, putting his brother through exactly the same thing his Dad did to him, expecting Sam to be able to live with the knowledge that Dean will go to hell for saving him. “I plan on getting as much as I can of the things I like” ….. After reading the description of Dean eating his dinner, I’m wondering – is Dean a candidate for gluttony??!! Dean going completely still.  I can totally see that. “If God were listening we might actually be able to take a break once in awhile.”  Reminded me of HOTH, where Dean was adamant that angels didn’t exist.  I’m with Sam on that one, there has to be some good somewhere to balance out the evil that they fight. I’m intrigued as to why Dean is resisting the idea of this being the work of a demon. Thanks again for your hard work, have a great weekend.  As ever, I am looking forward to the next post – you always leave me wanting more.  Although, I guess they say patience is a virtue!!

Author's Response:

I adore that you pull out lines that you like in your review -- it means a lot to writers when they're told was really works for them. :)

I'm glad you felt it was descriptive and that you enjoyed it. And honestly? Dean's a candidate for almost every sin if you think about it... hee.

So glad you're left wanting more -- and though virtuous, we won't make you wait too long...

Best -- GS and SJ

Hey guys, saw the new chapter posted this morning, but didn't have time to read it before going to work. Now I've finally had time to sit and put my thoughts together!!

As usual, great work. I am a literary idiot, so apart from the obvious seven sins, I have no idea where this story is going..... looking forward to finding out though! Here are some bits I particularly liked.

The whole dream sequence at the opening of the chapter was great, Sam trying to rememeber how his Dad talked Dean around, and him actually seeing Dean beyond the usual cocky facade.

"I'm gonna burn Sam". Absolutely heartbreaking. I just wanted to take Dean in my arms and hug him and tell him everything will be ok
...... It will be ok..... won't it??

Dean throwing the baseball. After the tension of the chapter opening, it was nice to see Dean relax and do something for the sake of it, not because it was related to demons or saving lives.

All the way through the descriptiveness, as usual, allowed me to see everything in my minds eye. I don't know why, but particularly in this chapter the descriptions of facial expressions was really vivid for me.

Boston and 'Peace of Mind'. I love that song! I began downloading music to create my own Supernatural soundtrack, and that is one song I find myself listening to over and over again. That, and Kansas 'Wayward Son' - who doesn't love that song?!!

Dean leaving the coffee shop "still got it Winchester". Typical Dean!

Looking forward to reading more. You know I love long chapters, they are well worth the wait.

Have a great weekend,
Stella

Author's Response:

Stella!

Hey, there are no literary idiots, just the less informed. And I'm actually with you there on many things. SJ is the brains of this outfit; I just tell stories.

Thanks so much for calling out the parts that worked for you -- this was a fulfilling chapter for both of us and it's excited for us to watch the story we've plotted come to life, and see ya'll react to it.

Balancing the dark (waking nightmare) with the light (baseball) is something we both admire in good TV/Movies/Books and so it's fantastic to see that you're enjoying our attempt at that balance. :)

CONGRATS on the pending nuptials!! If we don't see you for the next couple of chapters, we'll know why -- can't wait until you're back and can let us know what you think.

Best,

GS and SJ 

Hey,

just looked at your replies to other reviews - SJ is writing this epic with you while also planning a wedding??!! Wow, how is she managing that and staying sane? Or, maybe writing is the only thing keeping her sane! I can only sympathise with the wedding planning, but congrats too!!

Oh yeah, also forgot to say earlier - I don't know about anyone else but I am so taken in by your story that I am almost afraid I will be disappointed with the S3 premiere. If only Kripke would give you ladies a job (Oh, and Thru Terry's Eyes - I love her stuff too) we could guarantee that S3 would be amazing!!

Thanks,
Stella




Author's Response:

SJ said to tell you that she's taking it one day at a time. :) She's fantastic -- she was addressing wedding invitations waiting for me to read through and tweak the Thursday chapter. Multitasking at its best.

And thank you so much for saying that about the story! I doubt disappointment will be yours, however. Kripke and Co are amazing and if nothing else, the boys will be back! :)

But I wouldn't turn down a job writing with them, that's for sure! :)

Thru Terry's Eyes is wonderful, isn't she? Her story "Moonstar" is what convinced me that I had to try my hand at this. There are so many fantastic writers in this fandom that just... climb inside these character's skin and cause their voices to echo in our heads.

If SJ and I manage to do that for you even just a little bit with this story, then we're happy.

Slainte,

Gaelic

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)

Hey ladies!!

You did it!! I was so excited to see you had posted ' Sunday'. I'll review properly later when I've had time to read it again and digest everything.

But, I cried! When Sam was holding Dean and he though he was dying in his arms I sat at my computer and sobbed. Fantastic writing & imagery.

Now I'm going to go eat some chocolate to cheer myself up!
Stella

Author's Response:

Hey Stella! Chocolate can cure anything. In fact, I'm eating some now... *pauses to savor*

Don't think me evil, but I am glad we made you cry. :) Being told that a reader is physically affected by something you've written is the highest compliment you could give a writer. :)

Thank you so much for reading.

Slainte,

Gaelic (and SJ)

Hey Ladies!

Ok, so I've had time to read it again. I always read each chapter at least twice before I can get any coherent thoughts together for a review. The first time I read it I am always too full of the images and emotions of the story.

Having said that, I stil couldn't come up with too much to say this time. Apart from the fact that, as with the other seven before it, this chapter was amazing - as usual from you guys. But, here are a couple of the other coherent thoughts I came up with!!

- Butch & Sundance, I'm with Dean you never actually saw them die so maybe, just maybe, they made it out of there alive!

- "So, I've lost some blood. I'll make more." That is just typical Dean, as was Sammys reply, "Between here and Kansas Dean?". Loved it.

- "Maybe it's so someone sees me, even after I'm gone." Oh Dean. That definitely pulled at the heart strings.

Yay, Sam's strengthened resolve that he is going to save Dean. Go Sam, save Dean for us!

What a great conclusion to a fantastic story. It was a rollercoaster ride from beginning to end and I am sad it is over. Can I go back to the end of the queue to do it again please?!!

Thanks for your hard work, take care
Stella

Author's Response:

Hey Stella!! Thanks so much for taking time for multiple reviews! That's so great of you. Thanks for calling out the lines that caught you. Always love to see that.

I'm glad you liked the stars thing. I've always been fascinated by the idea that often times the light we see is from stars that died before we were born. Kind of a hopeful thought.

Best to you always,

GS and SJ

Hey gaelic,

Am I the first to review??

Wow, I mean, wow!! A little different from your usual style, but not really, just deeper - or something. I liked it. Is there the chance of a second chapter, or have you cleared your head now and are ready to move on to the next thing?

Ooohh, Dean naked and all sexy, yummy!! I liked the way you interspersed Deans thoughts & memories into the story, it worked out really well.

I was excited when I saw you had posted something, I was expecting to have to wait until the next installment of Sunday Bloody Sunday to hear from you again. So, you made my day.

Thanks, take care,
Stella

Author's Response:

Hi Stella!

You were the first. :) Hee. There won't be a second chapter of this, but I don't know that the theme will go completely away. I'll have to see if another song grabs me--or perhaps another episode. *shrug*

BUT! I'm so very glad you liked it. With SJ gone on her honeymoon, I was too idle and had to write something until she returned and we could pick back up with Bloody Sunday. And there really are times when I find healing through words. Even words about other people.

Thanks for saying I made your day -- and I am glad that you enjoyed naked Dean. But, seriously, who are we kidding... :)

Slainte,

Gaelic

Hey guys!
Great start. Well written, you definitely got into the characters heads. I am on the edge of my seat waiting to see what happens to Dean out there alone in the mountains. Post more soon!!

Author's Response: Thanks Star! And um.... Dean wont be out there alone for long! heeheee!

Hey Birdie,

Great start, I love it!! Volunteers to take care of injured Dean!! You had me totally engrossed. Looking forward to the next instalment.

Hey, I used to be a physio in Teesside, but grew up in York before moving over here to Canada. Say "hello" to Yorkshire for me, I miss it.

Author's Response:

Hey Star! Thanks for your kind words and Yorkshire says Hi it misses you too!  And once I've finished with him poor Dean's gonna need lots of Physio so I'll drop you an e-mail!  

Bev xx

Hey Gaelic. Wow, you have put me to shame – you got the second chapter up before I had a chance to review the first. So, here is my double review!! I already typed this out once in the review box, but the site logged me out before I could post it and I lost the whole thing – I’m more than slightly pissed because it had taken me about an hour to formulate all my thoughts and don’t know if I can remember them all!! So, now I am going to try again – here we go:


Chapter One – Watch

I loved BUABS, but wanted so much more after the show ended – to know about the aftermath and how the boys dealt with it. And here you are to tell us all about it!

You know I love a bit of hurt Dean (it is only because I want to take care of him and make him all better), and here we are with injuries before the story has even started. I wanted the show to deal with Sam remembering shooting Dean and you have described it perfectly.

Who is the girl in the corner? I’m pretty sure we will be seeing more of her, and I don’t think it going to be in a good way.

I laughed at the suggestion of Dean playing pool for his car. He would never risk his precious baby.

As ever, your descriptions are so very vivid. During the bar fight I could see and hear every move, in fact I’m pretty sure I even threw a punch of my own trying to help Dean out!!

Yay, Abe again. I really liked him in Ramble On and am pleased to see him reappear here. I think he might be able to help the boys out of their own emotional messes. As he has a native upbringing he might view the world in a different way and help the boys to do the same.

The lobo, I am such a sucker for dogs. Can I keep him once you have finished with him? In my mind he looks like the dog from the tv series “The Littlest Hobo”, do you remember that? He protected Deans car, so he must be cool - right?


Chapter Two – See

The image of Dean smiling really smiling. What a beautiful picture. You don’t see it too often in the show, but Jensen does have an amazing smile, when it is real, when it reaches his eyes.

So, the boys were in West Texas looking for a Death Spirit, and Abe was there hunting a witch that kills people with belladonna, and now they are all together…… So, something makes me think the two might be connected. And I think they might have walked into a trap. Sammy better dig under that bed for the charm he threw under there, Bobby gave it to him for a reason.

The whisky eyes. What is that about? That is so totally creepy.

Abe & Sam. Sometimes you need someone who is distanced from a situation in order for you to be able to see it clearly. It wasn’t you Sam, you were possessed!!

Gaelic!! How could you leave us with a cliff-hanger like that! Dean in the river, already wounded and now with a concussion, and after a 20 foot fall. I want to know what happens, and I want to know now!!

Hopefully Sal can’t swim and has met with a watery end. No one messes with Dean and gets away with it. Maybe it is time for The Littlest Hobo, I mean Lobo, to live up to the image in my head and do some rescuing. Of course, if you don’t remember the tv show, you have no idea what I am going on about!! Imagine Lassie but rougher and cooler (and Canadian!) and you are there!!

Wow, Gaelic. As ever you are taking the boys, and us, on a journey. I can’t wait to find out what you have planned. Hhhmm, my original review was longer I’m sure, but I can’t for the life of me work out what I forgot this time around – oh well!

Take care,
Stella


Author's Response:

Stella!!! I'm so sorry about the site eating your review. How frustrating! I hate it when that happens. I usually happens to me right when I've posted something perfect and couldn't re-create it if my life depended on it. So thanks for making the effort for my sake, because you so made my day with this double-review.

I'm with you on being a sucker for HurtDean -- but mostly because I want to see him fight his way through it and come out on the other side. That just curls my toes. Girl in the corner... hmmm *whistles*... and as far as keeping Lobo... well, you'll just have to read.

Yes, doesn't he have a fantastic smile? The kind that just shoots right to your core and leaves you breathless and totally blank on anything you may have wanted to say.

I haven't seen the Littlest Hobo, but your description of Lassie with an attitude had me laughing. That's pretty much Lobo. And while I love Abe and Dean's connection, this time 'round, he's really there for both of them. Because sometimes it's the one you need most that you're furthest away from and someone else has to step in and show you the way back to them.

I sincerely hope you enjoy the next part. Hee. Thanks again for spending time with me.

Gaelic

Hey Gaelic,

Another fantastic chapter, I was so excited when I saw that you had posted – I was desperate to get Dean out of the river!! Talking of the river, as ever you are so descriptive. It makes it easy to picture everything in your mind – I froze with Dean, and felt every wave, rock, and gasp for air with him.

Sal, what can I say? I can only hope that what goes around will come around for him. It’s pretty low to let a guy save you and then abandon him behind to almost certain death.

Yay – Lobo was there to save Dean. Dean & Sam should totally have a dog. Can we keep him?? I love your description you gave of the Northern Lights reflecting in Lobos eyes. It is those things that make your writing unique.

Dean and the wolf as kindred spirits. I like that. Very appropriate.

The relationship between the brothers is why I love the show, and your writing just takes it one step further, one step deeper, allowing us to experience the relationship on a whole new level. I don’t have any siblings but through your work I can truly understand the bond between Sam & Dean.

I can’t wait to see where you are going with Abe and the boys, and how he is going to help them both heal – mentally as well as physically.

Gaelic – Another cliff-hanger!!! So not fair.

Thanks for your hard work,
Take care,
Stella


Author's Response:

Hey Stella! Thanks so much for this! I love your reviews - the are always so warm and personal. :) I'm thrilled that you're enjoying this, too. I hope I don't let you down. Lobo... well, I'm afraid that it just wouldn't make a lot of sense for them to keep him... but I'm a dog lover. And I like it when the animals save the day...or the drowning hero. ;)

I'm working on Chapter 4 now, so I hope to have it up as soon as possible. Would love to know what you think. Sorry about the cliffhanger. Sorta. *grin*

Slainte,

Gaelic