Great story... Now we know about Sara's childhood so we also know that this isn't correct, but you wrote it very well and it's still a great story... I liked it...

this kinda sounds like that season 6 ep. Pirates of the Third Reich, kinda cool since this was written way before this ep. aired. Awesome.

Awsome! The best LH fic I've ever read. Amazing just how well you understand the characters. Everything was so real and believable (well, at least before Pirates of the Third Reich). Congratulations! I'm writing one involving Grissom, Sara and Lady Heather, but it's in portuguese, maybe someday I'll translate it and post it here. BTW, what about a fic set after 'Pirates'?

This is... WOW! Beautifully written; This is one of those stories where everything is so beautifully written you can picture the episode happening in your head. I love it! Very nice job!

that was a sweet ending i loved it. you to are such talented writers i would love to read more of your work

This was an excellent story, and that is so rare for this fandom. I hope the two of you will continue to write.

Wow. I've had the author alert for this fic for a long time now, but refrained from reading it because I knew it was the final chapter, and I simply didn't want it to end.

Both of you are so incredibly talented, I find myself wondering how come you're not doing this professionally. And when you combine your forces, the result usually blows me away - and this was no exception.

With both Grissom and Sara in character, and emotions running high, this was an especially painful chapter to read. So raw, so real and so wonderfully painted, I could see it come to life. I'm sad to see this wonderful fic end, yet happy to have read and enjoyed it.

And I think you owe it to yourselves and your avid readers to collaborate again. If the show doesn't deliver, I always know you do.

My god what a sad story! Talk about emotional turmoil. I'm having trouble typing this review because you guys' story was so intense. Incredible, but intense. I recommend to all, but be prepared. To say that this story has angst is the understatement of the century. What a fantastic job though. It took me forever to read though since I had to take a break in the reading so often to calm myself down. You are both truly spectacular and talented writers. I look forward to reading more of your future fics (both together and seperate). Keep on writing!

The devil's dictionary! I love the devil's dictionary. It's my absolute favourite book.

Sorry, got distracted for a moment there. This is a truely superb story (although I'm sure enough people have told you that already). The range of emotions is heartwrenching and the end of this last chapter was just the happy little bit of hope for the future I was longing for from chapter 1.

And Lady Heather is characterised absolutely perfectly.

I know you are looking for specific comments on specific areas but I just want to say this was, overall, exceptional writing. I can see the way Sara's mouth forms a half-smile, I can feel Grissom's nervous breath being blown out. I laughed, I cried, I felt very satisfied at the end. Excellent job. You know your characters and you know your audience. Thanks for sharing your gift with the rest of us.

No End! that cannot be the ending! I love it too much we need to have more

this needs a sequel. Please. PUHLEASEE. *begs* That was fantastic, and it made me cry :(. SO sad, yet so realistic.

Great great story. I loved every minute of it. Thanks so much for this guys!

Aw, but it can't be over. Where is the kiss, and the I love you, and the thousand daisey proposal?

Wow. Just read that last chapter a second time and what can I possibly say? You're both my favorite authors (I think you're everyone's!) and you both just blow me away with what you come up with. But when you put your minds together, it's amazing! That could be a dangerous recipe with two distinct styles, but you just mesh so well together. I really wish you could write the episodes (I'd certainly watch more often!).

About this story... another perfect example of your excellent parallel case-and-CSI-situation plots. You write our favorite characters so well, and to add the complication of LH in the mix with equal finesse really gave this story quite a punch.

My favorite thing in it, though, was how you addressed Sara's past with such dignity and emotional turmoil, with an awesome resolution in the end. (Grissom's little Tofurky pronunciation was fabulous!) The holiday factor, the case itself, and the raw human interaction made this a very emotionally-charged, powerful, enjoyable read. I really enjoyed reading this. Thanks so much!