Fic: In Memoriam: May, 1984 (SPN)

[hope]

Supernatural, pre-series, for Sam's birthday. G; part of the In Memoriam collection.

http://hope.oscillating.net/2007/05/02/fic-in-memoriam-may-1984/
http://archiveofourown.org/works/559

Comments

[drlense.livejournal.com]

This was wonderful. Mister Bun makes all stories better.

Thank you.

[hope]

Thank you! I'm glad you liked it :)

[embroiderama]

"Happy birthday, Sammy," he says, then bobs again; kisses Sammy's fist where it's wound around Mister Bun. "Happy birthday, Mister Bun."

This, right here, made me get all teary. *sniff* I love that you showed us John with a baby strapped to him AND the introduction of Mister Bun AND sweeltly exhuberant Dean. The whole thing is wonderful.

[hope]

I've been wanting to strap a baby to John for some time, now... hee.

Thank you!

[eloise-bright.livejournal.com]

After reading this, I'll be instantly recognizable at Asylum. That wee puddle of goo in the corner? That'll be me.

I adore this John. This is the guy that raised our boys. The image of John with Baby Sammy strapped to his chest is heartclenching in the extreme.

And Mister Bun. And hopping Dean. *sighs in gooey contentment*

[hope]

Hee! I always worry that this series is WAY too schmoopy whenever I post anything, and always feel so much better when you like it :D

Thank you :)

[amalthia]

I loved this story. It's great to see the introduction of Mister Bun and John's reflections at the end felt real.

[hope]

Thank you. I'm real glad you enjoyed it :)

[weesta.livejournal.com]

Oh honey! Mister Bun!! So sweet and sad. I love John's issues with gravity and Dean's hopping and picking a gift for Sammy. But this is the part that killed me.

Six months.

Tomorrow, and the part of Sammy's life spent with Mary will be outweighed by the part without. Poor reason for celebration, but one he's going to keep on honouring anyhow. For the boys, if not for himself.

*sniff* Forget the comics...I'm sticking with fanfic!

[hope]

But! comics is pre-series CANON! how can that not be the most awesomest thing ever??

I'm glad you enjoyed this :D That icon is lovely.

Thank you!

[kellifer-fic.livejournal.com]

Wow... this is lovely and hurty and...

Tomorrow, and the part of Sammy's life spent with Mary will be outweighed by the part without.

Just ow ow ow!

[hope]

awww. Thank you :)

[phantomas.livejournal.com]

Tomorrow, and the part of Sammy's life spent with Mary will be outweighed by the part without.

Oh. that's such a low hit. But..Mr. BUN! And I can imagine John with Sam strapped to his chest, and I just love it. Thank you, this series is great.

[hope]

Thanks, love! I'm glad you liked this :D

[dotfic.livejournal.com]

Your ickle Winchesters are so *convincing*. Most of all I love the image of John and Dean holding the rabbit together and lowering it to Sam.

That last paragraph though. Yow.

I really liked this. :)

[hope]

Thank you!! I always worry that it's way too schmoopy, and that it's all about my squeeful love of BABIES rather than, you know, SamandDean.

[alchemie.livejournal.com]

Absolutely wonderful!

*heart clutch*

[hope]

♥ Thanks, darlin!

[hansbekhart.livejournal.com]

N'awwwwwwwwwwww. My heart hurts now.

[hope]

Did Sammy squish it with his chubby baby fists?

[fufaraw]

Lovely. I can't doubt this is John--the John I believe in.

[hope]

Yay, thank you! I'm so very fond of Daddy!John myself.

[lil-fool.livejournal.com]

I'm making sounds of delight tha I can't begin to spell using the keyboard. And that last part...OW.

[hope]

it's okay, i think i know what sounds you mean... I tend to make them when i see any old baby be INCREDIBLY CUTE (read: do anything whatsoever).

Thank you :)

[thirdsouthobbi.livejournal.com]

Sam, true to form, grips it immediately and shoves it into his mouth, head-first.

Honestly, this was my favorite part. Mainly because of this (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/burning_ice/beckysbaby/Picture063b.jpg) (and yes, she's chewing on the Grinch). That's my niece at Christmas, she's ALWAYS sticking things in her mouth. She's seven months old now.

I absolutely love this whole thing, though. John strapping Sam to his chest and Dean being all "OMGTOYS" and tackling the huge tiger and Mister Bun and just... Gah, I loved it.

[hope]

Cuuuuuute!! I love that expression of utter BLISS on her face, there. GUMMING THINGS = BEST EVER!

Thank you :D I'm glad you enjoyed this. And thanks for that photo!

[a-fallen-sister.livejournal.com]

What a sweetly sad story! This is a relatively happy moment from that time in their lives, and yet it's still so heartbreaking; how could it not be? Judging from others' comments, you broke a lot of hearts, including mine, with this line: Tomorrow, and the part of Sammy's life spent with Mary will be outweighed by the part without. I would've never thought of it exactly like that, but it's so true -- John would always have a very clear marker of Sam's life with Mary, and Sam's life without, and every birthday would be a reminder.

Beautiful story! :o)

[hope]

This is a relatively happy moment from that time in their lives, and yet it's still so heartbreaking; how could it not be?

That's pretty much what this collection seems to be all about... that it wasn't all bad, John must have been doing something right (considering how well the boys turned out!), clearly they all love each other dearly... but, you know, doomed!

:) Thank you.

[ulkis.livejournal.com]

Protective John kills me, in a good way. And of course John would think of Sam's birthday in that context. :( Poor john.

Thanks for sharing.

[hope]

He kills me too :D

Glad you enjoyed this. Thank you :)

[ultraviolet9a.livejournal.com]

Man, I could just picture it in my head. And Mr Bun. And then the last line. Ouch. So well done.

[hope]

Thank you :) I'm glad you liked it!

[se-parsons.livejournal.com]

The mess of toys is like a plushie mass grave,>

This phrase is beyond perfection, especially from John POV. And Dean tackling the stuffed tiger is just the best image.

[hope]

Hee, thank you! Oh Dean. wrassler extraordinaire. :D

[motorwill.livejournal.com]

Cute story, love the imagery!

[hope]

Thanks! Glad you liked it!

[superdork37.livejournal.com]

Oh wow! Holy shit, I loved this so much! It was the perfect balance of love and cuteness with undertones of the angst that they can't escape. So, so sweet!

[hope]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it :D

[iamstealthyone.livejournal.com]

Aww, John carrying Sam around in a sling is too cute. I used slings on both of my girls, so that brings back fond memories. *g* And I love Sam gnawing on the bunny. *squishes Sam*

I think my favorite part was this:

"You wanna give it to him?"

"We both can," Dean says, and Dean holds the toy rabbit out to John for long moments before John realises what Dean wants. John gently holds the tail of the rabbit while Dean holds the ears; they both carefully lower it into Sammy's grasping hands together.

*squishes them all*

Nicely done.

[hope]

Hee! Yay :) Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed the story.

[cetpar.livejournal.com]

I liked this. It was sweet and adorable; then the last paragraph...ouch.

[hope]

Thank you! Glad you liked it :D

[leslieo54.livejournal.com]

I just discovered this series, and I LOVE it - love caring daddy John, love little baby Sammy flopping around, and love love love big brother Dean. This is a great look at how Mister Bun came to be - thanks for sharing!

[hope]

Thank you! I'm really glad you enjoyed it :D