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  1. Salr323 on Chapter 1 Fri 15 Aug 2014 08:18AM UTC

    Wow, what an amazing comment. I love reading detailed feedback like this, it's such a treat!

    what I hated most about Sam with the whole Pete scenario; I had a picture of her as a strong and independent woman and with Pete she just became subdued, like she just wanted to get married so bad that she didn't even realize what she was giving up of herself with Pete. She always seemed like she was pretending to be someone she wasn't and was actually making an effort for Pete to like her enough to get through with the marriage.

    YES! That is it exactly. That's why I had to write this fic, because it needed to understand what the heck Sam was thinking. (And Jack, to some extent, since he's so passive when it comes to Pete). Talking to Bethanyactually we came to some conclusions about what might have been going on with Sam, psychologically at that point in the show, that would explain her acting so completely out of character. It's not a definitive explanation, but I hope you'll feel it at least makes a little bit of sense of the whole situation.

    I can't help but feel that despite being unable to be there for her the way he wants to, he is there for her far in a way nobody else is.

    Yes, I feel that they are deeply connected - way more than just a physical attraction - and that is why Sam could never let him go, even though she tried to move on with the whole Pete thing. I think Jack knows it better than Sam does at this point; I think he understands himself better than Sam understands herself. But what Jack doesn't understand is that Sam's not thinking straight at this point - he always expects her to be the competent one, fully in control.

    she is starting to realize that she's not supposed to be mad at him, but at herself!

    She's on a long journey. And so's Jack, actually. :)

    Thanks so much for leaving such a wonderful comment. It's so cool to read, because you're getting exactly what I hoped people would get from the story at this point! That makes me happy. :)

    Chapter two up later today - a little happier, maybe?

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    1. SilenceoftheSolitude on Chapter 1 Fri 15 Aug 2014 08:28PM UTC

      I'll try and keep the "detailed feedback" up, you deserve it!

      Chapter two up later today - a little happier, maybe?

      Me or the chapter? 'Cause if it's me I'm currently mood-swinging, if it's the chapter... well, it had some funny moments.

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      1. Salr323 on Chapter 1 Sat 16 Aug 2014 01:09PM UTC

        Thank you! I love your feedback.

        Hope Chapter 3 might cheer you up a bit. :)

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