Hey, I thought you wrote a lovely story, totally unexpected but happy and that's what we all want for our Winchesters this Christmas. 

You nicely tied in the mistletoe to all three memories and showed how Dean matured over the years.  It was really nice to see him play matchmaker.

Don't get discouraged from a lack of reviews, there are so many stories out there and just not enough time to read them all.  Myself, I hardly read anything now, spend way too much time writing my own stories and it is definitely my loss, missing out on so many terrific stories.

If writing is your passion then keep doing it, your talents will grow and your stories will find an audience.  Just enjoy writing for its own sake and the pleasure it brings you.

Have a very Merry Christmas and enjoy the holidays.  And don't worry about being shy, remember Jensen is known for his shyness and he doesn't let that stop him, he just goes after what he wants and works his way thru it.  I know it is hard, but in a way the internet is a huge help, you can express yourself without having to physically face someone.  Just remember that everyone has their own priorities and sometimes good stories get lost in the massive offerings.

Take care, B.J.

Personally, I find it really hard to write a tag for a perfect episode, and LR was perfect in every way.  And yet, now I know what I was missing.  I love Bobby, and you and he have a colorful way of expressing all the love he has for Dean and hurt he went through when he lost him.

I most especially liked the comment about Dean's eyes, "It didn't hide the understanding in his eyes, and damn if I hadn't missed that. I've never seen someone so guarded, so locked down who can't hide a thing behind his eyes from the people who know him."

That perfectly describes how Jensen brings Dean to life through his eyes.  Thanks for a wonderful read.  B.J.

I really like this.  It is always great to have that exchange between Cas and Dean and this is very realistic to what might have happened.  And it also works in perfectly with where the show is taking them.  I think Dean is going to have to find his own way back to Sam and I hope they do it soon.  Take care, B.J.

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Thank you, Sometimes we need to just give Mr Kripke at little helping hand...Yes I do hope that there soon may be a glimpse of light!

Jacq xx

Exellent job, Rae!  Fab story and totally deserving of the win.  Congrats! - B.J.


Author's Response: Thank you so much! Really glad you enjoyed it!!

Very nice!  I love it when Dean has a plan. - B.J.

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B.J., Thanks for your stars and review. Dean and his plans, gotta love em.

Crystal

I likey!  Very nice.  B.J.


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Thanks BJ. Like yours too! This drabbling is sooo addictive... can't wait to come home after work and start again.

Cheers, Ilka

I really like the darkness of this and how you got in some tough titles.  And you managed to capture Dean's thoughts brilliantly. 

Really clever to get in the ASS episode too!  LOL

Great job! - B.J.

Love how you split up Simon Said, very clever.  And you got in all their care for the kids in addition to putting them on a hunt.  All in 100 words!  Great job!  - B.J.

Brilliant!  And I wanted to use Hookman and couldn't think of a way.  You did it!  And I love turning it into two words, so clever.  Great job!  - B.J.

Author's Response:

Hey There BJ

Thanks honey, but I still bow to you as the master of this challenge! Hook man was just such a Dean thing to say that I knew I could use it, if I could just get the rest in the same piece!!

Thanks Mary x

I love this even more on second read.  Great job capturing Missouri's voice and it would be interesting to see her take on the boys' situation now.  Bring her back, Kripke...just as long as she doesn't pick on Dean.  LOL  Later, B.J.

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 Hey, two reviews for the price of one!  You're such good value!

I would so love to see Missouri again.  Maybe if we ask Kripke really really nicely...

Hey, Cookie!  Sorry it is taking me so long to read and review, dang all that RL crap!

You had a tough chapter, detailing the lore and what the boys were facing, but you did a great job of setting the scene and getting us to wonder what has upset this creature and brought it back to its killing ways.

And the brotherly concern is front and center while Dean's injuries seem worse and worse.  Yep, they are in a shit-load of trouble!  Great job, B.J.

Hey, Birdy!

What a joy to revisit this chapter!  You set up the action perfectly for my chapter, so thanks!  I could picture the boys throughout.

I really love the Space Coyote gag, gave me another reference in my chapter.  And the worry, snark and brotherly love are all evident.  I just love putting the boys in these situations and then just sitting back and watching how they deal.  And it is just like watching an episode, all the Sam-worry and the Dean-smartass, and then I love that Dean is trying to play mediator and keep Sam from getting them in deeper.

And the very real image of Dean succumbing to the cold and Sam's frustration at not being able to get this Trickster to cooperate comes through clearly.  Tony sure is annoying, but still amusing in his weird way.

Great job!  Thanks for giving me so much to work with in my chapter.  Later, B.J.

This story is perfection!  I love how you wrote both Cas and Dean, their conversation brilliantly capturing their essence, how they talk and how they think. 

This line is so intuitive: "Dean will either believe him and keep on fighting for another day; or he will not and still fight for another day."  That sums up Dean and his approach to life.

This was a wonderful read, I could totally picture Misha and Jensen and truly wish Kripke had been able to include this in the episode.  Reading this story fulfilled all needs that the show left unanswered.

Excellent work! Take care, B.J.