It is odd to write review now as I read this story before Twist of Fates, but still wow. At the end of the story I was sitting with open mouth for minutes. Awesome story.

OMG This is the best story ever!! I love it. Thank you for writing this.

What a wonderful story. I am sure I can't say anything that hasn't already been said. I found this story by someone recommending it. Glad I took their advice to give it a read. I am off to read the next one.
Cracking good read!!

A lovely read.I'd say more but at the moment I'm..uh kind of speechless,in a good way that is!

Perfection!

I want to snuggle up in this story and read it over and over. I love how you touched on stuff that really happened on the show, but it didn't feel like a re-telling of what happened. It was just amazingly beautiful. It's wonderful to read something from Grissom's perspective. We learn so little of what he really thinks on the show, and this story explained so much about his character, and it felt so in character. It's so obvious you put such thought and care into this, and I can't tell you how much I appreciate that as a reader.

Well, now I can read "Twist of Fate."

Thanks to Gibby I have found this story and will read your next one as well. I have to wonder at your insight to Grissom. Are you sure you don't write for CBS?

This is fantastic! I have to say, I'm relatively new to CSI fan fiction, but of the stories I've read already, you are by far one of the best authors. I commend you on a job well done.

I also have to say tht I would be very much interested in seeing a companion piece of sorts. You did a wonderful job with this story, with describing life for Grissom as a kid and following him through his life (the ending was an especially nice touch). I would really like for you to do the same with Sara. You gave hints that you felt life was more difficult for Sara than we see in the series, but you never said what may have happened. It's just a thought, but I would really like to see your version of what life was like for young Sara, just as you did for young Grissom.

Regardless, you are a very talented writer. Myself, I'm off to read more of your work. Wonderful work again, and I do hope you'll write more.

Cheers,

Madm_05

This was...amazing. I know it's old and stuff but it's still completely amazing and I am in awe.

Wow, very nicely done. It was nice to see all of these events from Grissom's Piont of View. I never saw the ending coming, but it was intense and bold. Loved it, really loved it. Thank you for sharing.

Oh, dear God! I think you just broke my jaw with this story because I've had my mouth open for at least the last five minutes and I can't seem to close it!

Now, seriously, I was not even halfway through this story when I decided I already loved it. It was beautifully done, and I can't help but eagerly wait for more drug-induced pieces like this one. Hey, apparently meds work for something else other than healing an illness.

I actually can't believe I've been reading this for over an hour. I completely lost track of time. The very way this story started was simply great because you proved such an insight to the character of Gil Grissom with just the first few lines that I was instantly captivated.

It was amazing and I'm in awe with how you've woven every bit of detail we know about Grissom into this. His thought processes were astoundingly Grissomian, and I loved how you painted his childhood and how the changes brought by his father's death altered his life. I swear, there was some point when I was thinking 'I wonder if such thing will be mentioned', and then I'd find it a few paragraphs later.

You remained truthful to the series and its storyline with the added bonus of your interpretation of certain facts and scenes. I've literally just read years of their developing relationship, and I can't decide which part I like best. I'm a sucker for first encounters, and the beginning of their romantic relationship per se, and I loved those, everything in between, before, and afterwards.

This was obviously mainly GSR, and yet I'd grin to myself whenever some other aspect wandered into the storyline, i.e. their relationships with other people, be it in a romantic or professional, or either way, a personal level. The small mentions of Nick, Greg, Warrick, Catherine, and Brass, and everything that was happening around them; Hank, and Heather; and their cases and crime scenes. I got to say, I only missed Sofia, because I'd love to know how that would've worked out in your story.

But I especially loved how you worked Charlotte into it, because people often forget that Grissom wasn't originally as a secluded monk as he later became. I know he was always socially awkward and a workaholic, but becoming supervisor with the added toll of loosing his hearing really made him retreat into himself in later seasons (especially three and four, I think). In the beginning he was much more alive and (dare I say?) outgoing.

No real criticism regarding their secret affair, only curiosity as to what he said that caused the feud. But I have a pretty general idea of it, as Grissom can be such a jerk sometimes. Hopefully, he's gotten over this habit for good.

I was going to say I was a bit confused as to the existence of that scene break up there just before he got hit on the head, but of course its meaning became quite clear with the whole "Butterfly Effect" of the story. The moment Sara was attacked was when my jaw first dropped, but it was a bit 'oh dammit, I did not want to see that, even if I was expecting some sort of tragedy to happen'. And then, when Grissom got whacked in the head, and there was another scene break, and it segued with "Get an ambulance!", I didn't know if I should feel marveled at what you had pulled off, or slightly betrayed that I'd gone through that whole angst of seeing them dead, yet most of all I think I was ecstatic with the possibilities that opened up.

The changes in Grissom in that very last scene were just wonderful, and very well done. I finished reading and, as said above, I was still having trouble closing my mouth and working around all the words running through my mind. This was one of the best stories I've ever read, and definitely a great CSI oneshot.

I can't thank you enough for coming up with it and sharing it here online. You just got yourself another fan, as I'm sure there must be many others. I'm a bit ashamed to admit this wasn't the first piece of yours that I read, even if it is the first I'm reviewing. I promise to try not to be too lazy in the future, as I know authors greatly appreciate feedback.

Of course, I could've skipped this rather infinite rant and simply say, "Great job! Write more!", but that's just not my style, even if it summons up my thoughts pretty well. ;)

holy hell on wheels. that was quite possibly the best story i have read in AGES. i am in love. you rock my socks. it took me 3 days to read this but im glad i did. props amillion!

~kate

(sorry for my english)

You have such an imagination ! And yet, the characters of Grissom and Sara are so “right”... Especially Grissom (of course since it’s his POV lol)... You depicted him with a wonderful insight.
You can’t see me, but I can assure you that right now I’m applauding with my two hands (yeah I know with my feet it’d be more difficult :op). Anyway- youre writing is just great!! And the end is so original.
I don’t know if you have written more fics (I would bet yes), but I can tell you: I’m going to read them if it’s the case!

Thank you !!

A very well thought out piece of writing, I absolutely loved it! You were so true to the characters, and you portrayed them in a completely believable and realistic way. I really enjoyed reading this. You are an extremely talented writer, don't let it go to waste.

Aw you're killing me with that ending!! Such a wonderful story to capture all the hight and low points of Grissom and Sara's relationship.

Joan

Oh, wow. This story is simply amazing. The characterization is so believable and the way you weave everything together is just perfect. Haven't been this immersed in a story in a long while.