Aside from a smattering of confusion-inducing instances where Jake became some dude named Jack, this story was fantastic! I loved the inclusion of a SMG character - especially one that can be strong without being a superhero. You took time with this story while still diving right into the action. We start with Jo right in the thick of AHBL, but you still take the time to have her bond with characters, thereby developing her and integrating her into the storyline. And the Sam/Jo bonding was especially well done! I also loved the maternal protectiveness from Ellen, Sam's shielding her from Dean, and Dean's wariness and fraternal... well, protectiveness. Yeah, I think I just loved how everyone was trying to protect everyone else.

Well done, my friend, and here's another vote for a sequel. Oh, and can I throw in a request for Jo to find a way to kill Ruby in a spectacular fashion?? ;p

That's what I get for working on this story and the next mini!Jack story at the same time. What's really sad is that I sent this to three different people before posting and none of them noticed the name-swap. Whoops? Tis fixed now.

*nods* I'm all for non-superhero heroes. Jo was strong without being overtly so. It was an interesting balance if not the greatest movie. I think this particular Jo would tug at the protective strings on Sam's heart. He's usually the brother more intune with outsiders feelings and internal issues. I did like the fact that I got to make Dean act like a dick to a pretty girl and have it completely in character. ;)

Jo kill Ruby? *pouts* But I like/liked Ruby. She was far more intersting than Bela even if she acted like a complete and utter bitch at times.

*coughs* Sequel *coughs*

A wonderfully written piece my dear. I loved how true to character Jo was and once again I'm lusting after your attention to detail and the way you write description.

LOL I know how your votes leaning. ;)

Thank you and yay! for believable Jo. I was a bit nervous about making her sound Buffy-ish but so far so good on characterization. *blushes* Lusting? After my detail and description? Thank you sweetie!