Truly awesome story. I'm very sad to see it end though. But such is the drawback of a REALLY good, long story. Loved everything you did with the characters, very creative _ So, in short, thanks for writing this! And I hope to see many more great fics from you.

~DeathProofHero

Okay, okay. Deep breath here, gimme a minute to sort it out. Nope. Still can't decide if I'm incredibly happy that the story finished and I have been able to read it... or... very much depressed that it's over and, with the exception of a 'missing years' chapter that you mentioned, done with. Either way, I can't even begin to tell you how much I have enjoyed this story.

I started reading it, actually less than a week after it came out, and was instantly captivated. Which is rather odd considering my usual dislike for 'reality' fics. From the start though, this has been a favorite of mine. It has so many powerful elements to it and I've read each new chapter with a big grin, a tingle of excitement and, since the accident chapter, a small amount of dread. After all,what more could happen to these people?

I've been in desperate situations a time or two in my life, believe you me, thankfully said situations were not compounded by children. So, even if they are characters, I can't help but admire the functional harmony of the family group you've woven with this. Truly a wonderful story. I'd like to say I hope you write many more like it, but I think it'd be a waste. After all, if everything you wrote was similar to this, much of the power would leave and this unique and fascinating gem amongst the Teen Titan fiction wouldn't be nearly as well loved as it is.

Anyway, I want to thank you for writing this. More to the point, I want to thank you whole heartedly for finishing this. The vast majority of my favorite stories never get finished, so it's always wonderful to see another of my top 10's reach their conclusion.

Keep makin' magic,

Tango.

The epilogue was definitely satisfying. For one thing I was hoping they would have some more kids and two: HA! Gar's little girl loves meat, even if he's learned to accept it I'm sure there was a bit of conflict between Vic and Gar at the beginning. It did seem a bit quick but then again, you've written a previous 25 chapters all worth the wait between them. Thanks for a great story and thumbs up for a job well done, you should be proud of yourself.

Nicely done to end this story, I'm glad to see it finally ended with the two of them getting together. I'd like to see more but I definitely understand that it ends here. For one thing 25 chapters is a good length for any fic that goes for a lengthy time, plus I love how you got me to be attached to not only Rachel and Garfield (The main focus) but the entire family as well. You are a fantastic writer and I hope to see more from you.

OMG! This story was amazing amazing amazing! I LOVED IT _ actually I'm kinda sad its over V_V

I have been reading your story so far and i think it's real good but i think u have made Raven to formal, but otherwise goodwork

That was... amazing. The story was compelling, the characters developed, and the wording flowed naturally. I would like to know what Gar mistakenly ordered for the dissection, though, and what happened afterwards. Oh, well... maybe next time! Again, this was amazing and thank you for writing it! :)

i thanks you for finishing this story! you should maybe make that "the forgotten years" a different story altogether. just as epic as this one. i suggest intrducing malchior in that one. have gar kick his butt, have brother blood try to convert melvin to a cult, have gar threaten steve, timmy kiss a girl, raven go through labour all the while breaking gars hand,jenny have a miscarriage, tommy get hurt, gar get shot, all football jocks get put i thier places, and introduce titans east as new friends. trust that it will be a hit, like this story, and bring you mucho fame and admiration. and if i forgot to mention, this was an awesome story!

i also have a request,

if you decide to go with my idea, add a non-teen titan character on. he can be gars only living relative who was in a jungle (any one will do)name Randel Oland ( if you aren't savy to this man, check out the anime "Pumpkin Scissors")

he would be a great addition, lanturn and all.

if you like my idea's review me at my only story

"He's home peoplez"

thank you and once again, probably for the last time on this story, you are a great wrighter, keep wrighting,

Angel

Wow, talk about a time warp. Melvin's in college now?

The ending was really too sweet. All of the little kids were adorable. The thing that kills me is that Gar's daughter is a carnivore, figures. I liked the bit about the rings, it was bittersweet that he gave her the same one.

yes i did enjoy! :)

good work!

*sighs contentedly* This most certainly lived up to my expectations. Unfortunately I have not the ability to correctly describe how wonderful this chapter-and this story-was and is. So I only have one word for you: Brilliant

Bravo! Encore!

-TSW

I'll bet you feel like you've just finished an epic tale! As I mentioned before when I first reviewed this story, I had seen this story and didn't read it for a very long time as I din't think I would enjoy reading it. The sheer number of reviews caused me to check it out and what a story this turned out to be! This has to be the best AU story in the Teen Titan fandom, and I think it also is in the top three Teen Titan fan fiction stories over all (I'm leaning toward #1). You are a very gifted writer and I am going to be checking out your other stories as well. I'm hoping you will write the missing years chapter you mentioned. I know you have invested many long hours in this story and I want to thank you for writing and sharing this great story with the rest of us.

To CrossEyedButterfly,

A wonderful ending to such a great story! I have no doubt that this story was totally worth the wait. If you do plan on releasing an extra chapter I certain will be greatly anticipating it. If not, I certainly hope to hear again from you in the future as your writing and your stories are something I will always look forward to. _ I hope you had a great Christmas and have a happy new year!

~ EternallyWilled

Awesome story!

Beautiful, I mean it. This was a wonderful ending to an incredible story! I loved every minute of it and am looking forward to whatever else you may be posting soon.

Good job and good luck!