Our oldest son is named after that John Denver song.

Lol that ending was prefect!

This piece is just stunning. The euphoria and love it invokes is wonderful.

You are a fantastic writer. Never stop.

Best wishes,
Nutty
(Fellow Aussie)

My husband is a John Denver fan, and to remind myself if him during the day, I have a John Denver Pandora station. I love that song, and the next time I hear it, I will need to stop what I'm doing and bawl my eyes out, as I've done through more than half this story. Of course Jeff would take that tactic, not sure why I didn't see that coming...but damnit, you've made me full on ugly cry about these two.

So: Bravo.

I kept thinking it's fake, they're messing with the Hood but then why do they seem legit scared? This can't be happening, they can't die! Then I let out a shaky sigh and smiled. This made me nervous to the point of no return but then you pulled me back. Thanks for that and for this wonderful story.

Wow - loved this.

Our oldest son is named for that song

Our oldest son is named after this song.

Lovely story.

Whoa, dude...way to play with the emotions! This is an extremely well-crafted little story that had me on the edge of my seat - and then grinning in relief at the end. Well done!