Chapter 8

[talkstocoyotes]

Ennis took extra care driving, as always when he had the horse trailer behind him. He’d made equally careful preparations in the last few weeks, first getting time off from the foreman who didn’t take it well but grudgingly accepted his story about doing a favor for a friend; and then borrowing a tent and other camping equipment from Vickie. He

Comments

[anonymous]

Well, that did me in, and on a Monday morning, too. Particularly liked Jack's Ma telling Ennis: "Don't DO that", blaming himself for Jack's death. Also found the explanation of the Pentacost enlightening. Looking forward to more...thanks, ajt

[joetheone]

Ok I'm in tears here and my heart is pounding in my chest. I don't know what to say I'm just speechless at the way you wrote this. Joe

[talkstocoyotes]

Joe, I realized I never did reply to your comment earlier. Thank you so much for your encouragement, and for being one of the readers who's been patient with my writing going so slowly.

Your earlier comment about Alma Jr. helping Ennis recover from his fear and self-loathing was right on target, and that's the same kind of groundwork that his reunion with Mrs. Twist is putting down. Ennis' being gay in a homophobic world is the root of the way he's shut himself away from human connections, but in the film, I saw that has having taken on a life of its own over the years and making that situation even worse for him than it needs to be. At this point, it's the few human connections he does have with people who truly care about him that are helping him make as much progress as he is. The awareness that Jack isn't really very far away is the other factor, but that needs interaction with the people in the physical 3-dimension world that Ennis lives in to have any good effect.

[my_lil_darlin]

I want so badly to turn the page and keep reading now. Holy hell, how will I ever wait until you post the next chapter? Gaaaah

Beautiful work, as always.

This Is A Fabulous Story

[my_cat_tim]

Hi There!

I really like this story, it is so well done. I am especially impressed with the way you are able to show us Ennis's thoughts in such a realistic way. I see growth in Ennis as well as sadness and grief and it is fascinating. Please write more chapters very soon!

[ifyoucantfixit]

oh my good god almighty. i read the first few chapters of this and for some reason or other lost track of it. i felt it was done. well it was surely not done. i read this and was brought to tears. it is so wonderful, i can hardly say how wonderful.. i hope you find out about the quilt at some time, because it seems to be a very integral part of this story. you are really a wonderful writer, and you can stand up proud. if this is your first fiction. you certainly can count yourself in the group, with some of the best there is in the whole of fanfiction. the reve,lation that ennis makes to ms.twist, and to himself as well was majical. love it. janice