Promise You'll Look After Him

After seeing other reviews, I prepared myself for a heart-wrenching read, and I was so proud of myself for making it through without tearing up. And then I read those last few lines and I lost the battle.





And then my sick little boy threw up in his bed and I went and held him and cleaned him up and snuggled him an extra long time.

I don't think I've ever read a story in the 2nd person POV other than one of those choose your own adventure books, so this was really unique and so well done. The way it's written really pulls you into the sheriff's position and makes you feel the whole range of emotions he's experiencing. And the little flashbacks (which typically annoy me) are perfect for illustrating the lifetime of love John has for his son, and you know their relationship has become even more special since the death of his wife. All that intermixed with the trauma in the present creates this perfect storm of emotions. I loved it. I loved everything about it. Especially the hope that Derek represents.

I don't know how Lisa Henry spits out these amazing fics so quickly, but I hope she never stops.