A lovely story of friendship and healing with some over protective friends. I enjoyed it. Thanks for being willing to share your work.
Mrs. Knightley

I enjoyed your opening chapter, it has sparked an interest. That is so like Sam always looking out for Frodo. On to chapter two...
Mrs. Knightley

Lovely story! Full of the mingled hope and sorrow found in Tolkien's trilogy. :)
~Leia

Nice. I especially liked Chapter three.

Very, very nice for a *first* after 25 years.
Enjoyed the emotions and the TLC very much, thanks!
..only minor point however. I really don´t think that hobbits (or any other race in M-e) would use such modern US-amercanisms as OK; that can very easily destroy the Tolkien-esk feeling of a tale.

I just love Sam - I have always been a Frodo fan - but the more I read of our stout little hobbit who never gives up and is always there for his friend.
Some wonderful moments you have between him and Frodo. I love Frodo's sense of alienation and that he has that connection with Faramir too.
Very nice angst to have them find him collapsed by the bed - great to see.
Thanks for sharing.
JULES

This is a nice beginning - I truly love post-quest stories where Frodo's inner hurts and pain are examined and the suffering and helplessness that his friends are forced to watch.
I am sure Sam would be quite horrified at the idea of someone serving him - but it only seems right at this part of the storyline - he does deserve high honour as does his master.
Onto the next chapter - see you there.
JULES

What a wonderful story! I even enjoyed the disclaimer! You did an excellent job with aspects of it! I truly enjoyed it!

For a first fiction in 25 years, you're off to an astounding beginning!
I love the picture you painted of Frodo's loving cousins and friends, trying to ease his pain and awaken happier times by singing to him and reliving pleasant memories. Poor Frodo- he was hurt so much.
Please do continue soon.
But one tiny thing, and something I was guilty of too: try to avoid the modern expression "Okay". Otherwise, lovely!

What a beautiful story! My apologies for just discovering it. The final two chapters, especially, are so full of love and healing and peace (and humor!)... I had a smile on my face throughout. A lovely, lovely tale, Helen. I'll eagerly watch for your next offering.

What a beautiful ending! Inner peace at last for Frodo! I enjoyed this story, Shireling, and look forward to more from you. Thank you!

That was such a sweet ending... I hope you'll give us more Frodo stories soon!

Oh, I would dearly love to see a posse of hobbits! This is great, Shireling. Looking forward to more!

It was nice to see Frodo get some much needed peace and quiet alone.

I'm enjoying this, and look forward to more!