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[wildcolumbine]

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[creedcascade]

"Keeps to himself, though he does have a way of looking at other men sometimes. Don't think he knows he's doing it, but hell, ain't nothing else to look at stuck out on these old ranches."

That cracked me up to no end! I just wanted to let you know this was lovely to read and I like your alternate chracterisation of Ennis. I look forward to reading more.

[wildcolumbine]

I'm always happy to make people laugh, as I usually reduce them to tears! From memory, there's not a lot of humour coming up in Part 2. Thanks so much for commenting.

[samtyr]

This is a very good AU. J&E are 3-D, in character w/an interesting change of timeline but totally plausible. I definitely want to read more. :)

[wildcolumbine]

Thank you for that. I really strive to make them 3-D. The original characters were drawn so skillfully that I'd hate to take them and use them in a less-than-considered way.

Love it!

[rochester_mommy]

I enjoyed reading this very much and am looking forward to the next part. It seems that Mrs. Twist knows about Jack, but does she approve? Her reaction to Ennis wanting to move out to Jack's cabin made it seem like she knows but isn't thrilled about it. And she was so quick to suggest Jack's old bedroom instead of the cabin when Ennis first arrived. But near the end of the chapter, Jack imagines his Mama looking on him and Ennis with approval. Hmmmm...

Also, just from reading some of your author's notes in your LJ, it seems like you are British? Am I right? I'm only asking because your writing doesn't give it away! I'm American, and for some reason I seem to hone in on little "quirks" in dialog, etc. in some of the BBM fics that don't jibe with the way American cowboys would talk...but your story was all cowboy!

Anyway, thanks again. I will have to go back and read some of your fics that I have missed; I really enjoyed this one - content and writing style. Take care.

Re: Love it!

[wildcolumbine]

I think Mrs Twist only wants the best for her boy, although she may be uncertain about the way he goes about getting it. We shall see!

I'm English-born but live in Australia, and I found your comments most interesting. "All cowboy" - thank you for that. I try to make it sound right. Usually my spelling gives my origins away! Thank you so much for responding so kindly.

[midget_size]

This was so good! Gah. I'm assuming Jack hates his father for the same reason as in canon? Is he ever going to tell Ennis? And I'm dying to hear about the other man that came between Jack and Lureen!

[wildcolumbine]

Thank you! A little more will be revealed about Jack and his father but as for the other man....maybe I'll have to contemplate a Part 3.

[lara_pinta]

Wow.

Terrific stuff.

[wildcolumbine]

Thank you! I aim to please. And I aim to understand.