HTTM

[vr_trakowski]

Chapter 22 is up, running late after FF.net, but that's only because I can't access FF.net from work any more and I didn't have time to do both before leaving for work this morning.

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[ricker23a.livejournal.com]

I didn't think it was running late...but I was because when I saw the alert, I just HAD to read it before going to work. Just HAD to, nope, couldn't wait an hour to read it at work! *grin*

Another great chapter. Ed and Sara ring shopping. Ed asking if he needed to take Grissom into an alley and 'talk' to him (can just hear that conversation, "You're going to make an honest woman of my sister, aren't you?" Tender scene between Sara and Kimmy. Sara would make a great mom! How Grissom-ish for him to search how to help with menstrual cramps and then go to Sara with some remedies, and tending to her so lovingly. Made me love him more. *sigh*

I'm in awe.

[vr-trakowski.livejournal.com]

Heh, I imagine Ed would start out severe and then get all sheepish when Grissom told him "of COURSE". He's not good at threatening.

I'm glad folks liked the cramps treatments...wish I had one of him myself!

[csipal.livejournal.com]

I missed two updates of this story because of vacation and my darn phone could only hold half the chapter. Yes, I tried reading the updates on my cellphone. I considered asking Laura to email me the updates, thinking that since the emails were displayed differently and in pages, I would get the whole chapter.

Desperate and addicted I am.

Still loving this story. I really have nothing useful to say. It's wonderful and you have practically the whole G/S fandom on the edge of their seats every Wednesday, waiting for updates. Quite awesome, that is!

[vr-trakowski.livejournal.com]

Heh, thank you! If I'd known you were trying to lay hands on 'em, I'd have sent you them myself, though just the idea of trying to surf through a cellphone boggles me. :P

I hope your vacation was terrific!

[csipal.livejournal.com]

My vacation was pretty fun. Long, stressful and tiring - but I guess that's what's supposed to happen when you take a road trip to see family. Thank goodness for technology - the kids watched movies the whole ride.

Oh, trust me - surfing through a cellphone makes your eyes cross!

[vr-trakowski.livejournal.com]

Glad you had at least some fun, then. Lucky kids--if I try to watch TV on board, I get sick.

I think cellphones should have expandable screens or something. Little foldable ones. But then, I also think golf-sized umbrellas should fold down to pocket-size...

An apology

[tres_mechante.livejournal.com]

I come to you this evening, head bowed in shame. Why? I have been faithfully reading this story - eagerly awaiting each new chapter - but have not been in touch with you about it.

I am sorry.

~~~ ~ ~~~

I have to admit I started this story out of idle curiosity. It, and predecessor Rollercoaster, were published at a time when my annoyance with CSI and it's treatment of certain characters was at its highest.

However, as the story developed (develops) my attachment keeps growing.

What I like best about the story is that Sara had moved on and was happy. She had been reunited with her brother, had regained her sense of self-worth and self-confidence, and could really shine as the amazing woman she was meant to be.

The reintroduction of Grissom into her life has been intriguing to watch unfold. I was so grateful that she did not simply latch on to him (for wont of a better phrase). The hurts of the past...the scars...had an impact. This is true in real life and was beautifully portrayed in her hesitations.

And in his hesitations as well. Grissom is also going through new territory and it is good to see this reflected.

I am thrilled to see (although occasionally I want to smack them) that there are ups and downs. Any relationship has good and bad days, especially between two people carrying such heavy/painful baggage. Thank you for including this. I've seen far too many fic where everything is all sunshine and roses, or doom and gloom. That each one can admit to making a wrong move - and yet still want to move forward...to make it work - is a marvelous journey.

The side story about Grissom's mom is sad, but true to life. How painful it is to realize that a parent - the caregiver - is no longer able to care for themself. My Da had Alzheimer's and it was awful to watch the essence of who he was just vanish piece by piece.

I so want to hug Grissom, but fortunately he has Sara.

The new changes are lovely - the pain and joy of a family separating but also going on to new things. Sara's moment with Kimmy while packing was sweet.

Thank you for sharing this story. It is amazing.

Re: An apology

[vr-trakowski.livejournal.com]

Good heavens, thank you for such a lovely note! I'm so glad you're enjoying the story, and as for late... *eyes stack of "to review" and sighs* No legs to stand on here.

Sometimes it's fun to magically heal everything with a wave of the writer's wand, but in this one I did want to be as realistic as possible--to treat them as human beings in all their flawed reality, since I had the space to do it in. So I'm doubly glad that you see that too.

Thanks again!