sniff sniff Man, now I have something in my eye...

Seriously, that was lovely. I adore how you write Grace and your idea for what she'd get her Danno for Christmas is inspired. Nicely done!

I have read it this story at least five times. I can't tell you how much I love it! You did a great job showing how Gracie knew that Danny was having such a rough time after the divorce.

I have been working my way through the "Real World" stories... and i have enjoyed every single story I have read, no matter who has written it. You all blend together so well, that i don't notice a change of style from on author to the next.

I have been on your community page on , and poked a bit through your Tumblr site... is there somewhere that has all the stories compiled? I wanted to read the first Thanksgiving ones in order, and the Christmas in Jersey with Nonna in order, but have had trouble tracking them all down. Any suggestions? Have I been missing something since I only recently found you and your friends and this series?

I figured that I should ask rather than fumble about and get frustrated. :) I have watched the series up to about midway through season 4 (thank you Netflix), so haven't seen the break they made yet that you talked about... curious to see the discontinuity for myself. Either way, I LOVE what you've done with the characters and the whole plot line, by weaving in some of the things that have already happened. Wonderful job, all of you and I'm excited to work through the series in as much order as possible! :)

too cute

Such a wonderful sweet story. The love between Danno and his monkey is unsurpassed. I think he might have preferred actually meeting Bon Jovi even more but Grace had the right idea. Well done.

I loved this story so much. It was hilarous when Catherine and Steve were talking about pot and kettle calling each other black. Steve always asks for favors from her. This was perfect and Bon Jovi Rocks.

keep up the great work.

Just when I thought I couldn't find another story that would make me cry I found this one. Loved, loved it! I'm a sucker for anything the least little bit mushy and I do like Bon Jovi based on my teenage obsession with some movies they did the soundtracks for...sniff, sniff...nice job on tugging on my heartstrings and making me tear up.

This story made me smile.

As a big Bon Jovi fan, this was a double treat. I'm reading all of your previous stories and enjoying the heck out of the writing partnership y'all have created. Keep up the great work.

That was such a sweet story!

This was absolutely adorable. First off the gift, and Grace's reasons for wanting it, were wonderful. What a bright and perceptive young lady-but then what else could be expected from Danny's daughter?

I love that it only took Catherine a few minutes to get all the needed info about Bon Jovi's flight. Very well done!

I love Danny's reaction to the present. So sweet.

This fic put a big smile on my face.

This is my favorite Christmas fic of all time. What a beautiful story. Congratulations on using your writing talent to express such a sincere father daughter relationship and the friendship adults can share with children. Not many people could have written this piece. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks for making me get teary at the end. A lovely ohana story from you, as usual.

Operation Christmas was a success. Glad Jon wrote it to 'Danno' to personalize it. Very cute story, Mari.

It was so cute! I love Grace and Danny, her present is so perfect. Yes Danno is one hell of a dad.
And you're one hell of a writer :)

Lol this was the sweetest! i love Grace! she is such a sweetheart and we all know steve and catherine (not to mention the rest of the ohana) would do pretty much ANYTHING for her :)