The Dance - Chapter 19: Shine On

[smiles_a_lot]

Genre & Rating: Canon/AU, NC-17 for cussin.

Disclaimer: Jack and Ennis were created by the Great and Mighty Annie Proulx. I'm just the dude behind the yellow curtain working the lights and using the Big Voice microphone.

Summary: This is the continuation of The Package, and takes place after Ennis and Alma's divorce. Ennis has moved to Kansas and

Comments

[denim_girl2006]

Excellent chapters, very well done. You had me on the edge of my seat. ♥

[smiles_a_lot]

Thank you. Jesse's death was a scene I had in my mind even before I started this fic and finally putting it on paper was a bit of an undertaking. Thanks for your support. ♥ Em

[smiles_a_lot]

Thanks. Yay! xx

[annabuffy]

It's so good to read more of this story. OMG, looks like Ennis is finally starting to move beyond his fear of the world knowing about him. It also looks like Nick is going to be able to start to move on from the war which is great. Poor Jack though, it's horrible to feel so lonely and sad every day.

[smiles_a_lot]

It is terrible for Jack, mostly because he doesn't have new people around him and new surroundings. Just the same old. Which isn't too bad, considering he has sweet Bobby. As for Ennis getting over his fears, it was very much one stop forward two steps back, but looks like he's finally getting it. Thanks for a great comment. xx

[fizzerbass]

I knew Nick was gay, I knew it! You threw me with Ric, though. I thought for sure Nick was going to be harboring a secret crush on Jesse, so you got me there.

Wow. Some chapter. I've been reading a lot of military-based fiction lately (snerk) and instantly identified with Nick's dream-state and not knowing where he really was. You know, it really pisses me off that these poor boys, and they really were nothing more than boys, were brave enough to fight for our freedom in a land where even the very air was foreign to them, and they had to come home and face even more demons. Add to that Nick's having to hide his true self from the world and it's no wonder the man isn't going postal 24/7 and attacking shadows he probably sees lurking in every corner. *sigh* I think I almost might love Nick a little bit more than Ennis in this chapter. Imagine that

[smiles_a_lot]

My darling Ef-bomb

Buenas noches.

[carmenmariabs]

Ennis...Ennis is getting a lot of help indirectly, missing only help itself.
Carmen
Jack ... you can not.
Thank you

Re: Buenas noches.

[smiles_a_lot]

Hey Carmen:
Yes, the central premise to this story is how much Ennis and Jack learn from opening their eyes and learning lessons from the world around them. Thank you for your comment. xx Em