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Reviewer: SandraDee Signed [Report This]
Date: 07 Dec 2008 5:58:18 PM Title: Waiting

Oh, Penny, it was so nice to have Johnston back.  Reading this first part was, I have to admit, a little bittersweet, knowing what we do about the characters--that Jake would be estranged from his father for years, that Eric and April would get married but end up apart, and that Johnston would meet his end in battle quite different from the game of football.

I think my favorite part was the end, though, with Gail and Johnston enjoying each other's company.  I always enjoyed watching them on the show because of their obvious rapport, their connection, and their understanding of each other.  I thought you did a great job capturing them.

And let me just say kudos to Kara.  Like her, I don't get why Jake and Emily continue this back and forth. 



Author's Response:

Thanks Sandra!

I really enjoyed writing this scene from Green family Thanksgivings-past. It definitely did end up bittersweet, with all the things that will change in the future, including the relationships within this family.

I liked writing Johnston, a character I don't get to explore often, and it was really fun getting to go into his relationship with Gail, something else I don't often do.

Kara liked to state her opinions, to the chagrin of some family members, though I suppose she was proven right in the end of this one, if you read on.

 

Reviewer: Marzee Doats Signed [Report This]
Date: 01 Dec 2008 5:54:37 PM Title: Waiting

Ah, Penny!  I love it.  And what I love about it the most is that for just a few moments Johnston was back.  That's a nice treat. :-)

Both Thnaksgivings were quite interesting, very true to how families operate over the years.  I can just see Johnston on the verge of tearing his hair out when his kids just won't behave and Kara's too short to sit at the table without that booster seat, and he has no idea where it went. 

Can I tell you how much I love Kara?  She and I seem to have some coinciding opinions!

I also like your version of EJ Green.  He definitely should be a "Gramps" as he referees football with a baby on his hip and teases his daughter and granddaughters. 

Lastly, I love the tidbit of Johnston/Gail.  They know one another so well, and they take care of one another.  It was just too sweet how she knew what he was thinking and was able to say what he needed to hear, and went for a walk with him in the other direction. :-D  Lovely stuff.



Author's Response:

Thanks Marzee!

I'm glad you enjoyed Kara's appearance here. She definitely had some strong opinions, and wasn't quite as careful about sharing them as some family members. I had fun writing EJ, and am glad the 'Gramps' title worked for you. Thanks for approving of my using it!

It was interesting and fun for me to write Gail/Johnston, since I don't often get a chance to look in on them. They're a great set of characters, and their relationship was very solid and interesting to watch.

 

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