That was great! I loved it – though I found the torture-scenes hard to stomach, as well as the one where Will yells at Jack. The plot is solid (I liked that letting Jack go wasn't something too simple), and you have great characterisation of everyone; I loved Will's and Elizabeth's bits, how they helped each in their own way, and I kind of love pregnant Elizabeth having to put up with Will being overly careful. XD She's amazing. I loved Ana and Norrington a lot as well.
I really liked how the story of the child was dealt with, especially how Jack didn't -get to- break down right there and then, which would probably have been melodramatic, and then his whole healing-process.

Awesome story. It must be to have over 450 reviews.

Wow I felt so bad for Jack but the end really made me smile.

Hi, I just read your story, and I was captivated from the very first chapter. The fic was wonderful, keep writing!

I'm eating quesadillas, drinking root beer, and I just got finished reading a GREAT story. Can it get any better?

fantastic job on this. i have the hugest smile on my face!

ah i LOVE this! :D amazing!!

*grin* that was... cool? I don't know how to explain... nice ending though!

This story has been around for a long, long time, but is still one of my favorites that I read over and over again. I love this story!

dont beleive i waited this long to read your story after it was recommended so many times! i thought it was brilliant and have now moved onto reading the sequals - hope they are as moving and well written as this one!

really awesome job! loved it all around!

Gimme a sec, I have to wipe my tears away...This was by far the most innovative, beautiful, unbeliveable story I've ever read on the web. I am in absolute love with AToM and I have a feeling, I'll be reading it quite a few more times. You portrayed all characters beyond perfection if possible and created a wonderful milestone for all PotC writers to try and surpass. I do hope your grandmothers are well at this point and that everything is alright in your life. And if your folks still think you need help, I would LOVE to be a sick in the head as you are. You're a great writer.

We will, Jack. We ALL will. Captain.
I salute you.

YAY! Go Will!! Go Jack!! Go Lizzy!! WOHO!

:pleased, happy sigh:
Good ol' Jack. He hasn't changed a bit.
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