by BrokenSpokes
I don't have to tell you I was worried. Everyone was. I didn't know what was in your mind. I didn't know if you were planning to break all of our hearts.
I've sometimes wondered if Jill and Jo are as real to you as they are to us. Are they just characters you made up? Tools you use to tell a story? Or are they real people who live in your head? They're very real to me. And when this series is over and I don't get to go forward with them anymore, I will grieve the loss.
Anyway, I'm less worried now. I know the road ahead is a difficult one for both of them, but I have confidence that Jo will find her way all the way back and that they'll both be stronger than ever.
One of the best stories on Literotica. Can’t wait for the next chapter. Thank you.
I knew you were going to save Jo, but I wasn't sure how, and what the consequences were going to be.
This chapter wasn't all that erotic-y, but was very well written, and very well thought out.
The whole story has been first-rate from the off and continues to be so. This chapter was a real emotions squeezer and there's more to come---don't know if this old heart of mine can take a lot more battering. Great work, BS, and hope to see a lot more of you.
Thank you for sharing your extraordinary gift with us. Your ability to weave such a captivity tapestry of emotion, fear, sadness, and excitement is exquisite. Looking forward to the participating in the journey of these characters. Thanks again
What I say can’t do this story justice! I love it. As a retired service member who has felt some of the issues Jo is going through, you have done a beautiful job describing her emotions, doubt and pain. For Blue’s part, her character is what every veteran needs in a partner. Toughness, support, and undying love. You nailed this, one of the best I have read on this sight. Ever! You should be very proud of this story and thank you every much for sharing. Looking forward to reading so much more.
This was a fantastic chapter. Dealing with trauma is always hard to deal with and I think you did a great job here.
What an amazing story. Love your writing and the characters you have developed. Thank you.
I have been checking this story thread every day for weeks now, and finally, this morning, I saw it! I've finished it now, and loved every word of it, and can't wait for the next chapter to come out. This is one of the very best stories on this site, IMNSHO. Thank you for sharing it with us!
This is a really good story. I'm glad it's not ending yet. Well written with interesting, realistic characters. I'm looking forward to not just the rest of this story, but also to seeing what else you submit. I have a feeling we will be seeing a lot more from you on here. You are a talented writer. Thank you for sharing this with us.
Great continuation of an outstanding story! I can hardly wait for the next chapter to come out. Thank you for sharing this with us!
Just when I thought it could not get any better, you keep amazing us, humble readers. You really did a great job here and still I have this feeling this isn't even your magnum opus.
Fantastic chapter Spokes! Hope you don’t mind me using your surname, but I thought it apt! 😜 This is my absolute favourite story on Lit! You have a gift for story telling. Your writing is emotional, real and heartfelt. I will happily read anything you write! I’m so looking forward to the next chapter for Jo and Blue. They are fantastic characters and I can’t wait to see where you take them. Hope I hear from you soon. Much love and many thanks.
I've been waiting and checking every day to see if you uploaded the next chapter and I'm glad I did because this was an incredible addition to the story. Just please don't make me wait as long for the next one xD
Beautifully written. Waiting for the next chapter, please don't take too long and please make the chapters longer. Thank you for sharing this story, it's the best I've read on this site.
Awesome! Awesome! Awesome!
There is no "Comment (s)" that could adequately state how awesome this chapter reads. It is well thought out, beautifully written and certainly rated 2X 5-Stars, I am anxiously awaiting Ch. 07!!!!
the worst is behind her now, it is time to heal and to try to get back to the way things were before the attack, can't wait for the next ch
Great reading all 6 chapters, characters are so real including flawed, love the story so far and look forward to as many chapters as possible,--soon.
Very well written and an amazing attention to detail! Thank you!
Good job. This story is so intriguing and seems so real... Its amazing. Thanks.
........ absolutely amazing. Very often I wait till the very end of a series before commenting, but with stories like yours I sometimes make exceptions.
This is one of the 4 stories I`ve been waiting so long and checking daily for the next instalment.
There is such a sense of realism in your tale and its almost as if I (as a reader) have a sense of "investment" in the characters you have created.
That takes real skill as an author and for that alone you deserve all the stars and positive comments you have received so far.
A. Great story!
B. FWIW, the Air Force has several amputee pilots who have returned to the cockpit:
https://www.acc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/854692/first-female-amputee-to-return-to-cockpit/
C. Keep writing, PLEASE!
As usual, brilliant writing!
Loved reading all the chapters. You are so natural in your writing style that this chapter seemed so practical, emotional.... So REAL!!
Waiting for the next installment with hope and positivity. Keep writing!!
Thanks anonymous, now I hate my story and all I can think about it deleting and rewriting it since I didn’t know that.
:)
Thank you so much for not taking Jo away.
Love your story!
Will be lovely...if Jo marrys Blue and builds a family
Their daily quarrels and the make up would be a fantastic way
Thank you for the amazing write
I love it!
BrokenSpokes; please don't do that; I assume you know the Army and AF are different (in so many ways). It actually gives you a couple of options. First is she takes a temporary medical retirement with a chance to rejoin when (if?) she and the Army come to a meeting of the minds on what constitutes physical fitness/readiness, etc., and assuming she (and Blue) are still of a mind to do so at that point. The alternative is pursuing a civilian medevac pilot job (hopefully NOT in Arkansas), and of course with how her music and relationship with Blue both develop being key factors as well. Sorry for throwing a stick in your well-oiled (and quite brilliant) writing machine :-(
What a great read. All the chapters have been fun to read and highly anticipated. I really love the characters and getting to know them better. Great job!
Please post the next chapter. I love this story and can't wait to read more.
Its a great story...well written and thoughtful of the characters.. one if the best ive read
just dropped by to say you're the best! i've had ny faves way back before but you're ibstantly one of them now! i love it so much. thank you!
for writing a series that I can't put down. You've made me care about your characters.
Don't know what's fiction or may kind of reality but recovery from such a heavy impact is the worst case scenario and the upcoming years are heavy ..... So having such a loving gem beside is a treasure ...... Your finery with words is amazing
It's all been said. The story cocontinues and just gets better, a real love story.
5 stars.
Superb! Your writing and character development are wonderful - and remind me of Bookwormmom's stories.
She froze, then looked up at me again and whispered, "Blue Girl." Then she threw her fork in the air, pointed at me and yelled, "Blue Girl! Yes! You're my Blue Girl!"
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Niagara Falls.
Such a great story! Honestly I thought Jo would have a superficial injury and get discharged and they'd love happily ever after, but this is so much better! I love it! So happy for them!! Be fierce!
Dear Anon, I know I'm 5 months late seeing the comment on my friends work here, but asking Spokes to write a full novel is a bit late. Spokes HAS written a full novel, here on Lit. It's called Hard Landing, and at approx. 120 thousand words it IS a novel. Many consider anything over 60 thousand words a novel. Please give my friend credit for her hard work. Many of the multi-chapter works here on Literotica (on all the boards) are of novel length. Just not posted to the novels and novella section as they belong on other boards.
Jo stammered, trying to articukate the the sounds of her lover's name. "I want my B... my B... FUCK! I want my B...
"I WANT MY BABY BACK BABY BACK BABY BACK
I WANT MY BABY BACK BABY BACK BABY BACK
I WANT MY BABY BACK BABY BACK BABY BACK
CHILIIIIII'S BABY BACK RIBS"
Man, this story isnt at all what I signed up for but I'm hooked.
Excellent story. Extremely well written. The whole story flows along at a good pace. The sex scenes are not OTT. The inner dialogues are great and make the characters come alive.
I know nothing about helicopters, warfare, guns and medivac, but this story is so realistic and believable.
You have given life to ordinary people who are not perfect but both are badly damaged from prior experiences. Just like in real life. Good people sometimes do bad dumb silly things. And bad people are capable of extreme acts of kindness.
Well done. Excellent read.
O.M.G. I'm a mess. this story is beautiful. I keep tearing up and I can't see. I love this.
Thank you for a lovely, emotional journey.
Thank God for Blue. Jo is so messed up, without Blue she would crawl away and give up. But Blue loves her to much to let her. The emotions Jo is going through are very common with the trauma she has been through. In spite of her love for Blue, Jo is afraid she will lose Blue. That Blue is so broken herself but continues to give herself so deeply speaks of her love and devotion for Jo. BrokenSpokes thank you for your wonderful stories.
This is my first time commenting on literotica but I just have to. I binged this series over the last two days and this chapter literally made me cry. You depict how broken Jo is and how hard the ups and downs hit her so well. Best I’ve read on here in years.
I like the way Little Voice is finally reconciled to loving & valuing Blue. Well, I guess Little Voice is always protecting Jo and recognizes that Jo & Blue are stronger together.
I think I’m a bit like Blue. Except, I can’t sing or play the piano, I’m a mediocre swimmer, have no talent at art, and my website design skills are rudimentary..
Recommended reading - "Reach For The Sky" by Paul Brickhill, also a movie of the same name (1950s, UK). Biography of Douglas Bader - lost both legs (1 above, 1 below the knee) flying for the RAF in the 1930s, medically retired. On the outbreak of WW2, hustled his way back in, flew Spitfires in the Battle of Britain, shot down over France, captured, ended the war in Colditz. Awarded the VC. Good read.
5*