Well, first the critique. A few typos, mostly words crammed together without spaces to create odd word amalgamations and confusion. Tut tut miss librarian j/k. And, one odd phrase describing a sick sleeping child's hand that I really had to consider for awhile before I got a feel for what the author was trying to describe. Also, I didn't get a feeling from the descriptions of the colony that there were actually over 1,200 colonists present and active. It feels much smaller with emphasis being placed on the maybe twenty characters or less that get names and stories attached to them.

Now, putting all that aside. None of that takes away from the power of this piece. I was little concerned about even reading it because it's long, involved, and yet unfinished. But it's worth it, even unfinished as it is. And it's so sociological in its drives and descriptions, as opposed to most fiction which tends to be 'hero' driven. This is really interesting and strong writing, quite different from what I'm used to. I'm glad to have read it. I hope you come back and finish it.

Either way, good job. Well done

Beautiful. This whole story is just beautiful. Oh, and you can't have stopped where you did... I need more! This reads exactly how the series ought to have gone - had the writers been anywhere near as brilliant (and if NBC execs had half a brain and not axed it).

Oh, there are so many things to love about this. All your OCs ring true. They're alive and have personalities all their own. Ryan, especially. What a total punk, but oh-so-real in his juvenile rebelliousness, crass mouth and underhanded motivations. (I got a kick out of him referring to Julia as Hot Doctor or 'HD').

I loved little details throughout (that didn't occur to me!) like when True and Molly went off to get the Grendler saliva. I didn't even pause to think "what did she barter with?"... whoa, that kid is gutsy!

Filling in pieces of Alonzo's background was inspired. I find it amusing the notion that Julia would have had an affair with Miguel - something that seems to have become a bit of Earth 2 fanon. The rising tension between Rita and Julia, and their eventual showdown/reconciliation (of sorts) was wonderfully executed.

So, I don't know if you plan on giving us a little epilogue, or even more of this yummy goodness, but we at least gotta know if Alonzo does up and leave, and if we're all through with Council threats.

An update, please? Ya made me stay up til 4 am reading this whole thing; you can be sure I'll be back in a jiffy if there's more to come.

Because I'm a nerd, I had YouTube running in the background to your suggested soundtrack as I read this chapter. (Glenn Miller for In the Mood; Diana Krall's live version of Dream a Little Dream.)

I truly love what you've written up to this point. I'm sure things will only get better as I read on, so on to the rest of the story I go!

Wow. Wow. I've been reading this all day, and my eyes are about to pop out of my head, but it was worth it. Thank you SO MUCH for this story. MORE please! It did feel like an "end," but I know there are so many other things you could cover! The only thing I didn't really get into in this story was the whole Alonzo thing. For real, why does he wanna go back so bad? He's spent two years on that planet, working hard to build the colony, and I thought his relationship to the Terrians had changed him, made him see the bigger picture. But the rest of the story blew my mind. The twists and turns were all so marvelous (Rita, Molly's mom, how Uly was conceived...). Loved it. This story needs more Martins! Heck, it needs more of everybody, because I loved all these characters so much. This story just needs...MORE MORE MORE! THANKS! I can go to sleep now...

Are you done writing this fic? It doesn't say complete, so I really hope not. I'm eagerly waiting for more so please update!

I was a huge Earth 2 fan back in the day when it aired on NBC and I've just rediscovered it after many years so I'm thrilled to read this absolutely marvelous fic. It's totally gripping and awesome and real and it's probably one of the best, if not the best, fics I have ever read (not just in the E2 fandom but any fandom and I've read many fics in many different fandoms). And I'm still such a D/D shipper so the D/D stuff certainly makes it even more enjoyable! Though I do kind of wish to see more of Morgan Martin in this (yes, really, believe it or not, he was a jerk but he was a great character on the show and the actor who played him did a fabulous job). Please, please finish this story! (I love your other stories too btw but this one is my favorite so far).

*puppy dog eyes* More?

This fic is Epic and I adore it, thank you!

The One and Only
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Is there more? I am excited for the next one.

You write Uly and True very well. Don't draw out the Loz and Julia thing too long though.

That was an amazing and uplifting chapter. I loved how excited the healed children and their parents are. And it just tugs at my heart for those like Trent who didn't allow their children to be healed. I can only hope that Alonzo wakes up and decides to stay and not leave. It's heartwarming that Devon's dreams have come true; however, I don't see smooth sailing since not everyone accepts the Terrians there. Very cute about True not liking to wake up without getting her full amount of sleep. Thanks so much for sharing and I can't say enough how much I LOVE this story. I'll be waiting anxiously for the next chapter.

Great chapter as usual, but I just realised something. Didn't True's mom stay on the stations? I mean, I know that she was braindead and all, but I don't remember anything in the show about her being on the other ship... Just wondering...

Awesome chapter!! You write such wonderful stories they always take my breath away. I loved the little comment about True and the way she is in the morning. It is one of the small things that makes this story so great.

Fantastic chapter. I'm glad that so many parents are signing up their children. It sounds like Trent didn't come there for his son but because of Devon. I loved how True finally said goodbye to her mother and is ready to move on with her life. I hope that a lot of the crew decide to stay on the planet and make it their new home. I can't wait until Mooncross happens and the syndrome children are healed. Interesting conversation between Rita and Julia. I only hope that Alonzo finally gets over his fears and decides to stay on the planet. Thanks for sharing and I can't wait to read more.

Just found this series of stories today. I had to read straight through them. I can't wait for more, as they leave me just as on the edge for the next chapter as the television show did. Thank you, thank you, thank you.