'Duck and roll' !! what a classic! "that's ok, the neighbours don't have a cat named Ghost neither" !!Straight outta the mouths of babes, tooo funny! Sam's innocence always a breath hitching moment.

I just loved the magical kisses and  lots of hugs, Dean's reaction - priceless!

Your description of Dean's reaction to the "what moms do" topic was stunning writing, I felt it strongly from your words, so sad. But his definite "I'm sure she does" spoke volumes about how much he remembers and misses. Brilliant!

Thanks for the poignant peek, I just loved it!

So glad you decided to post here, hope it's the first of many! I read this fantastic fic awhile ago with the intention of reviewing at the end. I was SOOO excited to see your update that I decided to reread and review as I go.

Wonderful intro. Great to see Dean 'normal' in the family he has mourned all his life.  His love and respect for his mother shone, and it tugged at my heart to see him happy here.

So, Sam is secretive and having trouble at school. You wrote his discomfort at having his school record and reputation tarnished very well. Already I'm feeling uneasy...

"Goth" books and Dean knows about them. hmmm...Loved the "he's a freakin vampire' comment. Dean's affection for his little brother is very obvious, not sure about Sam yet. He's so moody, broody and touchy, almost snarly.

You've got my attention! Great start! Looking forward to the ride.

PS Lucky you on meeting Jared and attending Chicago Con. I think I read your postings on one of the other forums, maybe saw some photos.  *jealous over here* Glad you had fun!!

Your take on Dean's revelation blew me away coz as I read it I KNEW that you were right - Dean would need two bullets. Your last paragraph was epic - maybe John just understood that Dean couldn't live without Sam anyway... A very thought provoking little fic.

I read this in one go because I was rivetted. I just couldnt not...

Amazing, poignant, sensitive. I absolutely loved everything about Sam in your story - this is exactly as I would have imaged it going down. Sam as shy, gentle, protective. And all leading to that one night in their apartment which started it all for us. Just heartbreaking coz as I read your beautiful love story I knew of course that it was all gunna turn bad.

Your portrayal of Jess was awesone - the perfect girl for Sam. No wonder his grief knows no bounds.

Awesome story, beautifully written.

Woah! I can hardly breathe. That was stunning. Everything about that was Sam to the core. It is the saddest version of the deal I've read, not dramatic, just...feels real...

excellent work.

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

Yep, i reckon that's just the way it would'a happened. Loved the astute little Dean. Loved Sam's cuddling up to his dad, loved John's softer side. Well done.

Author's Response: I'm glad that you liked it. I always thought, when Sam was younger, he's be one of those kids who wanted hugs and kisses all the time as well as just general cuddling.

I read this awhile ago but didn't review - not because I didn't thnik it was a great piece of work, but because I didn't know how I felt at the time with your storyline. It needed to be addressed, but when I read it, it actually floored me with the possibility...

So here I am again, haunted so I came back. I still feel a bit numb reading this... Sam's collapse at Sarah's was so sad. That's great writing to have your readers living and breathing your story, you sure had me! Glad Sam had his son, especially with Dean's traits. Your words "Dean was gone, and Sam was lost without him"...OMG *sob*...

Powerful work!!

very moving. A private winchester moment shared.

PS: heat seeking missile!?!?! hee, hee!! Too cute.

Author's Response: fancy being a heat seeking missile or the meat in the sandwich Petra? lol Naughty but oh so nice. Lorraine

Amazing ch, you're well and truly in your groove here. Very descriptive, your story was a living animated movie in my head.

"His fathers lies and half truths had worked their insidious magic eating away at his trust and self-worth until Sam had borne the brunt of Deans accumulated anger and frustration." - very impressive: the historical cloud hanging around that  gives us readers an absolute understanding to explain Dean's extreme reaction.

The mystery and danger has hotted up well and truly. I'm hooked!

What a thrilling turn your story has taken. This story is already intriguing and exciting but this chapter is different, unusual. I actually think I like your strangers...are you taking us for a ride here?? Am I not being careful enough? Have you sucked me in with their good looks...

So many exciting aspects of this fantastic story and your artistic writing caught my attention. I loved how Dean was "comforted by the metallic clank of every conceivable weapon in their arsenal" - the equivalent of a Dean security blankie!!

Your words "he was unaware he had given his memories voice" - beautifully said, you show Sam's confusion clearly as well as our understanding of Sam's need to articulate his thoughts to establish his mental ground.

Dean's reaction to the vision - "Is that what it’s like for you all the time? Or did I just get lucky with the High Def Surround Sound version? Because I gotta tell you, that sucked—out freakin’ loud— with bells on!” was an awesome piece of expression, so descriptive, so Dean. Can't get any louder or clearer than that. Turn the speakers down!!!!

The whole amulet, healing, serene environment, Dean's here thing has me a faithful follower...

oh, and before I go.."as the glazed far away look settled on her face" when she held Dean's hand...are you kiddin' me? what other reaction is there??

Sammy had a broken arm AND a fractured skull AND internal bleeding?!? Dean's guilt trip's gunna be bigger than that Brown Mountain when he finds out!