I don't think you're going to read this comment because this was wrote on 2003, but I want to write it anyways. I can't believe this fanfic has my age...
I love it! It was amazing the characters' evolution. And you made me cry a little with the last chapter.

And that was just chapter 1? It’s really long... No Offense though. It feels

This was a nice story. But like the guest commented below me (after my two comments)... I feel like Spike was being unfair and childish, but he is an emotionally damaged character with a lot of issues. Yet, could he cut Faye some slack, too?

I always feel as if Julia was more of a dream/memory/fantasy to Spike than anything. Sure they shared good times and were in love and all that. But like when someone dies you only think of the good things, none of their imperfections or wrongdoings. Well, that’s how I think it is for Spike when it comes to Julia. This perfect person that never made any mistakes. Who loved him perfectly. His angel. But he has no problem pointing out Faye’s imperfections and all that jazz.

Ugh! That was really the most frustrating and mind boggling thing about him in this story. Spike constantly reminding Faye that she’ll never be Julia. No matter what. That’s why his confession felt contrite to me. I loved Faye’s hesitancy and anger towards him at that moment of confession it felt right. I liked how you characterized Faye. She’s still my favorite character. While Spike still remains an enigma to me.

Julia... always Julia. Spike in this fic has a good way of making me dislike that character, even though I thought she was a simple and cool character in the show. Lol. Whatever.

THIS CHAPTER MADE ME ROFL. Of course I feel bad for Spike about his childhood. But I still think he’s acting like a man-child. I mean grow a pair, will ya’? And it’s not like what Faye said wasn’t true.

This is my...hundredth or so time rereading this and this chapter always struck me out of all the chapters in the story because of how much of a contrast Spike's words and actions at this point and his actions and subsequent confession towards the end of the story.

Spike is confusing, infuriatingly so and rereading it quite a few years on I am convinced my feelings upon my first read still pretty much stand the same, Spike expecting Faye to have known he was in love with her and actively shocked that Faye was in so much doubt is stupid and shows the extent of how wrapped up and self centred Spike as a character was.

In this chapter he basically tells her she could never amount to Julia and in the other chapter blows hot and cold with Faye, acting bullish and territorial one minute and distant and cold the next.
I had no particular fondness for Spike during this story and every reread did little to bolster his character. In fact it just made me dislike him more and I am still in doubt of Spike's ability not to be an emotionally constipated man-child.

His confession felt like gimmicky and Faye's hesitance was more than justified because I'd be hard pressed for Faye not to feel like a consolation prize when all is said and done.

So, so perfect. I loved it :)

Damn you for ruining all other fanfics for me. Not just Bebop ones, but ALL. OTHER. FANFICS. And just so you realize the magnitude of that statement, you should know that I spend countless hours a week just reading stories from this god forsaken site.
You glorious bastard, I've never come so close to crying from a fanfic before, but damn if I didn't get bleary eyed in each of the final few chapters. This was so wonderfully developed from the characters, to the story line, to their relationship (chokes back a sob). This was the greatest literary emotional roller coaster I have rode in a while, and I can't favorite it enough.
Anyways, you probably won't ever read this review, but I'd rather die before I forget to praise the author of such a satisfying and memorable story.

wow! great story!

I'm really glad you didn't make the Spike/Faye relationship too cheesy/mushy! I do hope you can add a continuation to this story! :P

I absolutely loved the story, thank so much for writing it!

Loved the ending. Sweet!

Considering the number of stories which consist of angst and death in the Cowboy Bebop fandom, your one was a very refreshing change.

A good change.

Wonderful fanfic, I read this a while back but have only left a review now. :/ Apologies.

Hi! _ Just wanted to let you know that I absolutely loved your story and I'm glad that there was no death in this fic. While I know it's realistic and that life can't be all sunshine and rainbows as we'd like it to be, it's nice to forget the drama that exists in our everyday lives. Which is why I try to avoid reading unpleasant endings, lol.

Anyway, I'm not sure if you have a sequel to this, but if you don't it would be great to see how they grow as a family. Then again, the way it ended was just perfect so there isn't any need for a sequel and... Ugh. Now I'm babbling... sorry ::gives sheepish grin:: Had waaay too much coffee today and I'm still drinking it!

Thank you for writing this wonderful fic _

I completely cracked up at this part :) Only good writing can make you feel so much that you have to do something. In my case it was laugh and smile and I have to thank you for that. :)

"Well, it's a really good looking baby. You two must be really proud." He told us, a kind of pride in his own voice at the fact that everything seemed to be alright with our baby. He probably thought it was the oatmeal that had saved it.

I love this story. I read it a few years ago before I really got into Cowboy Bebop. Years later, after becoming obsessed with Cowboy Bebop I was searching for it, having no idea what it was called and only remembering that Faye was pregnant. I looked everywhere. I already had you bookmarked as a favorite because of Center Stage and I scrolled down to more of your stories and there it was! This story just makes me smile and laugh and I adore it.