That was just as heartbreaking as I expected it would be. I can't express how touching a beautiful that was, you tied everything together so well. And now I need to go and watch my show to try and cheer myself up. Well done! Absolutely Brilliant!

oh. my. God. Well, I'm bawling. This story packed a punch that Kripke didn't even come near. And of course - it doesn't help that I'm reading this during my first visit home since I pulled a Sammy and moved a thousand miles away. He's right - it's damn hard.

At first I wasn't sure how I felt when I realized you were going to deviate from the show - but this was better. Way better. I feel somehow like this ending was written for us - and you guys - the people who have seen Sam and Dean develop in a deeper way than most of the fans have.

This story was unbelievable. This series has been unreal. I am so deeply impressed by your skill and I feel so lucky to have found it. There's a part of me that still feels like TV shows shouldn't be able to profoundly impact you - and fanfics even less so - but damn the rules to hell - because this world means so much to me. Thank you for sharing it.

One quick question... can you remind me of Bradley's situation? Or
remind what story and chapter mentions it. I know he's Riley's best friend and roommate, but I can't remember the rest of his connection to the Bro'hood or who Fletcher is.

Anyways, this was amazing and I'm off to watch the video and I'll start the new story tomorrow!

Finally got time to sit down with this and give it my full attention...and now I've gone through about six boxes of Kleenex, have mascara in my eyes and can barely see to type...

I loved your version of Dean's demise. It was very brave of you guys to depart completely from the show at this point. I really wish the show had had the time to give Sam and Dean a bit more of a heart to heart like you wrote here. And I love the idea of Dean spending his last day planting trees rather than chasing Lillith.

Interested to see whether you'll still with the show's method of bringing him back... Hope so, as I'd love to see what you make of Castiel!

this fic squeeze my mind. my pillow is all wet now(5:33AM here). thank you for your writing and share. *hug* this is really^100 great!! I love your dean, sam and caleb.

Oh my gosh! The writing was excellent. The tension so taut I almost stopped breathing. It made me relive that final S3 ep complete with tears. Loved these lines,

"Hell had no place for Hope."

"There wouldn’t be any hot Bunnies, but it was their typical way to celebrate. “We’ll put some ears and a tail on Sammy if it makes you feel better.”

". “That’s the problem, Deuce…” Dean steadied his best friend, feeling Caleb’s weight as he leaned against him. “You’re always thinking of what’s best for everyone else.”

OK, you made me cry! Shame on you! When does the next story come out?

I am crying like a baby and that's all I can say. This final chapter was as touching and thought provoking the actual series finale but that there was a beauty and poignancy especially in his singular moments with Caleb and Sam respectively that will stay with me long after this tale is complete

I have enjoyed every moment of the journey your wonderful Brotherhood has laid before us and wait with eager anticipation for that journey to continue...please just let it be soon, I need my Guardian back...:))

Sue X

wow... you killed me. I almost cried, this wsa so sad. Can't wait to read your next stories and find out how you're gonna bring him back.

Amazing! The goodbyes brought tears to my eyes. Thank you both for sharing.

So after 24 hours I'm probably ready to review this.
Honestly, it's like the end of season 3 all over again, and the only light at the end of the tunnel is that your next story probably isn't as far away as season 4 was back then.
Seriously.
I mean, that there was no last minute escape coming for Dean even in your universe was a looming fate for the past chapters of this story already, but despite that there was no preparation for what you put into this chapter.
The end of season 3 left me with tears in my eyes and a sick feeling in my stomach.
This was heartbreak. Pure, simple and utter heartbreak. I can't even tell you in detail how perfect each and every part of this chapter was, yet how each word tore at me.
The goodbyes with Caleb and Sam were heartbreaking. I don't think I've ever felt for fictional characters like that. Especially for Sam.
"It had been too long already that he was no longer anyone’s son. He didn’t know how to not be someone’s little brother."
That sentence was my undoing. I know from personal experience how there's nothing more unsettling in life than losing the relationships through which you have defined yourself for all your life. It shifts the perspective on simply everything, and the mere thought of how much everything has to be changing for Sam now had me feeling more for him than I did back when this actually happened on the show.
But don't think I've forgotten the cliffhanger that you tried to sneak past us with that emotional ending.
I'm probably the biggest closet Joshua fan who's out there, and I want to know what happens to him as soon as possible. Which, if I had any say in this, would be now. But with your next post at the latest ;-)
This story was a fantastic read, thanks so much for writing this. It was simply amazing.
Laura

WOW! I cannot put into words how great and Sad and tragic that ending was... or finale should I say. I was in tears, especially with Caleb and Deans part and of course Sammy and Dean. Then the all but inevitable end for Dean. It brings me back to the finale of season 3. It can really make you feel the sadness and love as if it was your family facing the same doom as him. wow I Totally loved this!

..the tears are still falling.. *sob*

WOW! I mean really...wow!!

I sobbed the entire why through this chapter! Is this the end of this story or is there more?? Or do we have to wait for the next story?? Which by the way, what is the name of the next story?

The moments in this chapter broke my heart. My eyes are red and my face all blochy!! And let me tell you, I do not cry pretty!

I could feel every heartbreaking word as I read it!!

Thank you both so very much for sharing!

Amazing as always!!

wow...that was amazing! i don't even have the words to describe it. dean's goodbyes to sam and caleb were so heartfelt...i was totally crying by the end. this chapter was so wonderful, yet so heartbreaking. both of you did an excellent job on this story...i believe it is one of the best in the series! great job ladies!

I think I'm gonna cry. That was incredibly sad, I didn't need to repeat NRFTW in another version. That said, that was a wonderful story and a heart-breaking ending; in other words, AWESOME!