I really liked this story.
Lovely to see the transformation the house and Hutch go through. Very well written. Thanks for sharing.

This is so much more than a Sweet Revenge story. It touches on so many aspects and times of their lives. It's always something tragic and life changing to make us take stock and realize what's important. Even after Kira, they didn't do the foundation work that was needed. They just covered the cracks with spackle. Loved your reference of the heart monitor being like a macabre metronome. The stained glass being like paint by number glass, really painted a picture of the generic of the place and not where he needed to do his praying. To go to his place would be unimaginable, that is a different take on things. You'd think that would be where he felt the closet to Starsky. Of course, it would also be a stark reminder of what may never be again. I like that Hutch sees a lot of himself in the neighborhood where their dilapidated house resides. As Hutch repaired the house, he was repairing himself too. With the breeze lifting his hair and the exact time he was doubting his self, I like to think it was a gentle reminder from above of what brought him there in the first place. I love that Starsky's and the house's progress began to mirror each other. Meaning that Hutch's and Starsky's progress began to mirror each other. "God, how I missed Starsky.", and him having root beer on hand, even though Starsky wasn't there to drink it shows that Starsky is always forefront in his mind. Dobey and Cal coming to help and staying to talk helped Hutch realize he wasn't just fixing it up to sell but to put down roots. Roots that would hold Starsky to this Earth and to Hutch. Showing Starsky the house and waiting for his reaction had his old self doubts raising their ugly head. When he told Hutch it was perfect and that that he was proud of him and the touch did more to heal Hutch's heart then all the repairing and painting combined. I wouldn't mind having a bottle of his joy too. I wouldn't turn to drugs but I may become addicted to it. Hutchinson pride was a powerful poison. He's come so far and yet those former handicaps still come to surface. Love the way you write their moments of tender and touch. If Hutch knows what's good for him he wont turn him down a second time. What a starsk contrast to Starsky's mom's reaction and Hutch's father. The jokes on his father. How can anyone not appreciate and love Hutch. His father's loss is Starsky's scars although ragged are definitely beautiful. With them comes a living breathing Starsky. I love that they make this their home and their neighborhood. Starsky's mom coming to visit brings so much happiness. It's wonderful how proud they are over each others accomplishments. They are whole again, spirit, mind and body. I absolutely love this as I do with all your stories. Sorry it took me so long to review.

Once again I sit here wanting to tell you my favorite part of your story but I would end up reciting it all back to you. So beautiful. The house heals as Starsky heals as Hutch heals. Love "Our House" at the end. Wonderful story.

Oh my goodness! Spencer this is PRICELESS! Great idea for a story. I am SO jealous. LOL I absolutely love this! KUDOS! MAJOR KUDOS!

Wow! This is a truly wonderful story. I love the line jousting with windmills as the sails continued to turn. As ever brilliantly done. Thanks you

I always wanted to see a story about them fixing this house. hutch mending the house is so symbolic to mending starsky not only physically but mentally. you have done it again my friend. love ya wanda

What a brilliant idea to pick up on that old house and weave it into a post sweet revenge one. This is so beautifully written and I especially loved the line 'Jousting with windmills while the sails still turned'. The image of Starsky recovering and the house regenerating alongside each other is very vivid. Your writing is always a pleasure to read but this one has that little extra something and I loved it! Thank you

This is great. I love how you showed Starsky's progress improving with the progress of the house. The symbolism. Thank you for another great story.

Normally SR stories aren't my cup of tea but your story is great! I also hope you take this as a compliment but your writing in this reminds me of KKBelvis style of writing.

Karen - brilliant (as usual)! I so love how you included the whole family of Hutch and Starsky into the building and re-birth of The House. Because that's what it takes - a family coming together - to make things better and stronger. And, love how you tied the mending of the house to the mending of Starsky - both connected by the bond of love that is Hutch. I know you said on FB this story had a special meaning to you - I can tell by the wonderful way you have crafted this tale. Great, great job! Love it so...:-)!

This is such a great idea for a story, coinciding with Starsky's healing. It's written perfectly - their conversations, the other detectives helping out, Dobey and Cal stopping by. I love the little piece where Hutch reads his father's note; it wasn't necessary to the story but it added so much. All your little touches make all your stories so enjoyable. Love the 'Home Sweet Home' from Starsky's Mom and the mezuzah and St Jude. It makes the story more of a memoir. LOVE YOUR WRITING! :-)