Great story. I don't think it should be rated M. Maybe T. But very cool idea

I just love this story- and I especially liked how you brought out Lassie's sensitive side without him really straying from character.
I do have a question about Lassie's list- where exactly did that come from? Is it maybe early on in the story and I just seem to skip right over it? Or something that you only started talking about in the hospital when he talks to Shawn? And will you ever tell us about what's on the list? Or have you already mentioned it and (again) I'm just skipping over it without realizing?
Either way, please keep up the great job!

Absolutely wonderful! I loved it! He's now able to be honest with Chief Vick!
And as for pointing out that since he's not a cop he can go on Oprah-- ROTFLMAO!

I know I should feel the most sorry for Shawn- he is the one rushed to emergency surgery and is now scared of female nurses. But between his wicked wit with Michael (who I LOVE - please bring him back) and his viewing (I love Numb3rs too), it is hard. Now his poor parents...(yes, I agree - TMI). Oh, and poor Lassie! He feels like he nearly killed Shawn (by the way, would love to have heard some of those insults).

Poor Shawn! Done in by laughter. And now poor Lassiter.
Huh, afraid of female nurses? Again, poor Shawn. That's going to be REAL hard for the staffing department to work around.
But Gus is a true friend! I like that someone with "heightened observational skills" is a NUMB3RS fan.

Hey! I predicted further angst, and there WAS! I must be psychic! Or maybe I just have heightened observational skills... like noticing the name of the author. *grins*
I'll say it again, because it bears repeating: Helen ROCKS!
So, why a pineapple in particular! Well, it's used as a symbol of hospitality or welcome... so by this is Lassiter saying that he now considers Shawn to be a part of the police department?
Oh, my! I'm getting further psychic flashes! Future chapters of this fic will continue to be angsty and contain Shawn-whumping, but will also contain lots of friendship and family smarm, leavened with snarkiness and humor.
I have heightened observational skills, you know.

OK, first good job with his family on trying to reliee Henry's guilt. but I don't know if rushing him back in for emergency surgery will cut it.

although, i would have loved to have heard some of Lassie's saved up comments.

Oh ye be a cruel mistress my dear, leaving us hanging like worms on a hook.

This chappies was wonderful. So far the story is coming along quite nicely. Then again, that is to be expected from such a talented writer such as yourself.

Simply amazing. I have a huge respect for your ability to write what is a truly dark fic for a show that does nothing but keep a light, up-beat tone throughout murder, theft, and suicide cases. So, congrats on nailing the drama with enough levity to keep the characters true to themselves.

I have to admit, I wish there were more romantic tones of Shawn with Jules, but just like the show, you constantly leave the reader/viewer wanting more and waiting for the next time they'll see "progress" being made.

All the other characters are truly brilliantly written, and the dialogue is very well done.

Please don't keep us waiting too long on the next installment, and I DEFINITELY hope you have some more Psych stories to publish in the future!

Okay, I've never read a Psych story that quite captures the guys and the great dialog of the show - until yours. You are doing such a great job writing Shawn, and I can't imagine that's easy! ;-) Great story! Super intense, loving every moment of it. Can't wait for more! Thanks!

woo! great story so far, i am off to read the rest of it!

Yay! They're rescued!
I like Shawn's mom! She rocks! And I like Lassiter, the reluctant nurturer. Plus Juliet, the woman of action. And Shawn, but that goes without saying. ;-)
And yet, somehow I sense further angst in store...

This is such a good story as usual. I'm surprised you haven't gotten more reviews. I'm looking forward to the next part anxiously.

OK, Shawn called it perfectly. She is nuckin futs. But she does see one thing perfectly clear. To hurt someone's child is a far worse punishment than if you hurt them. Henry has to be going through his worst nightmare - someone hurting (or killing) Shawn due to Henry being a cop. And can I say - I love his Mom. Between the two parents, you can so understand Shawn. And great work on the part of Lassiter and O'Hara. But why the heck didn't Vick assign someone to stay with Shawn? It would have made sense.

Of course, you either would have had to kill an innocent cop or change the story and I am liking the story how it is.

more soon?

OK, what is NOT to love about this story. I love it being Shawn who wants/ needs to rescue his father. I love the way Shawn organized the investigation. I love the way the cops are trying to protect Shawn. I love Gus getting macho. I love: “Drink it, Shawn,” Gus ordered.

Shawn sniffed the steam rising from the cup. “It’s going to put me to sleep,” he protested.

“I think you’ve got enough adrenaline to stave off sleep, Shawn,” Gus said. “Now drink.”

“What is that?” the chief asked curiously.

“Triple espresso mocha,” Gus said. Shawn grimaced and took a sip. He felt the caffeine start to hit his system and sighed.

Lassiter turned away from giving instructions to Officer McNab just in time to see Spencer drinking a huge Starbucks coffee and hear Guster describe the beverage as a triple espresso. He stalked over and jerked the cup out of Spencer’s grip. “Are you insane? He’s already bouncing off the walls.”

Guster actually glared at him. “Give him back the cup,” he snapped. “He needs it.”

“Spencer? Needs caffeine?”

“You don’t understand, detective,” Guster said, grabbing his arm and pulling him aside. “Caffeine isn’t a stimulant for Shawn. It’s a sedative.”

Lassiter stared at him. “Seriously?”

Guster snatched the cup back. “Seriously!” He took the cup back over to Shawn. “Drink, and let the chief do her job.”

That whole scene had me roaring. (My mom is the same way, drinks a cup of coffee to go to sleep.)

And I kept wondering why if the nice crazy lady wanted revenge on Henry for her son's death, she didn't just go after Shawn. And...now she did. OK. on to ch 2.