Reviews of To Have or Have Not

Larner · 4 March 2023 · Chapter 999

The perfect ending for this tale. There was only one conception in our marriage, between a tilted uterus on one side and a low sperm count on the other. The doctors told us it was a miracle that there was a conception at all, but that it went to a spontaneous abortion was inevitable. We couldn't blame one another, but I can understand Diamond's grief at the return of her periods month after month. Relaxing her resentment was the real reason for this gift to the two of them and their whole family. Now to read the new story!

PIppinfan1988 · 28 December 2014 · Chapter 2

Nicely done! Very tender moments between Pippin and his bride, and well written. I do hope they are successful once more, but we shall see, eh?

Author's reply

Warning, this gets very depressing before it starts to get marginally better. Thank God I finally started the third story. :)

PIppinfan1988 · 27 December 2014 · Chapter 1

Very well written, my friend! I certainly can understand why Pippin and Diamond want to pursue this "quest", and look forward to taking on this adventure with them!

Author's reply

Glad you're getting a chance to start reading these. This is going to be the hill on the roller coaster and things get a bit wild. Enjoy the ride. :)

PIppinfan1988 · 27 December 2014 · Chapter 0: Author's Note

I'm weird; I like to read the prologues, lol. Here I go... (gosh this font is TINY!)

Author's reply

I like to read them too. I hope you're referring to the font in this reply box. Yes, it is small.

Pearl Took · 10 August 2008 · Chapter 999

Bravo, Garnet, Bravo!! I'm weak I know, but I'm so glad you gave this a happy ending. I don't know that I could have handled it if you hadn't. As it is this is wonderfully realistic and very well written. I will say again that you have handled a delicate subject with tact and grace. Most Excellently Well Done!

Author's reply

Thank you so much, Pearl. I almost didn't give it a happy ending, but I couldn't leave poor Pippin in such a mierable spot. I also like Diamond and didn't want her to come off like a totally self-centered brat. There is one thing that still needs worked out between them and I have that written, but it has decided that it wants to be a longer story with an interesting twist. I'll post it as soon as it's done. I hope it doesn't take two years to finish like this one did.:)

Larner · 9 August 2008 · Chapter 999

It's no surprise! Yes, I think there was joy that birthday on Tol Eressëa on that September 22! A former Wizard and a Vala or two were undoubtedly involved, I'd think! Loved this story. As the perpetual Second Mum I could so appreciate Diamond's feelings, even if mine never went quite as far as hers did. And a perfect name for her.

Author's reply

Oh, thank you so much, Larner. I was not sure about posting this story here because of the subject matter and the more intimate moments. You have made me glad that I did. I think Pippin does have a special place in the hearts of certain Powers and they may just have had a hand in this particular birth. Thank you again for reading and commenting.

6336 · 9 August 2008 · Chapter 999

Sometimes one has to let nature take its course, how ever long that is! Lynda

Author's reply

Thank you for reading, Lynda. Sometimes just when you think it will never happen, things work out.

Larner · 9 August 2008 · Chapter 4

It took her a while to get past the hurt and self-pity, but I think it was worth it. Poor Pippin--he's truly been through it!

Author's reply

She's not totally past it, but she has started trying anyway. I think this will haunt him for the rest of his life. He really wants to all things to his wife; friend, lover, provider, protector, the whole thing, and here he is unable to be one of those things. That is a very disturbing and distracting thing for him. Just the epilogue left. I hope you like it.:) Thanks for reading and giving encouragement.

Pearl Took · 8 August 2008 · Chapter 3

I am looking forward to finding out how this resolves. It is so well written, Garnet, you are handling a difficult subject with tact and grace.

Author's reply

Thank you so much, Pearl. I hope the ending goes over well. I think my short story that I was working on as another follow-up to this may be growing into something longer. A plot bunny bit me on the way to work the other morning and I'll have to see if I can make it evolve into something.

Golden · 8 August 2008 · Chapter 3

Just read these Chapters and I like them very much. Till Chapter 2 I had so much hope it would work with the child...I thought maybe they get twins. I mean The Thains tookish twins sounds nice *g* and today, when people get children with help ( well hormones) its also often more then one child. But now I read this last chapter and am all teary! Poor Diamond, but more so..poop poor poor Pippin! *sobs* Dont tell Pearl that I said that ;) I SO HOPE there will be a Happy End for the two...and a baby. Looking forward to read more. Golden

Author's reply

Yeah, it does seem that usually when people have trouble having children and they use hormones and such, they get twin, triplet, etc. Unfortunately, this time it is Pippin with the problem and not Diamond. Even now there isn't a whole lot that can be done for the male side of the problem. I will warn you that the rest of the ride is as bumpy as the first part.:) Also it looks like there will be a follow-up story to this one.

Larner · 8 August 2008 · Chapter 3

Well, I must say that I'm glad our grief never went quite this far. Poor Diamond--wanting to protect herself when there's always the hope some things will--work--on occasion--often odd occasions; and it's better to be there than to miss out due to stubborness.

Author's reply

Grief can be a strange beast. Diamond is very stubborn, she's a Took through and through. Both of them are hurting and neither one is doing a great job of dealing with it. Thanks for sticking with this and leaving such encouraging feedback.

Larner · 8 August 2008 · Chapter 2

That would indeed be a rather--deflating--image! And I know from experience how frustrating the situation is on both sides! Impotence can have a horrible effect on the husband's self-esteem.

Author's reply

They certainly are having their difficulties with this. I think that so many times people don't think about the male side of the situation, unliss it affects them directly. I hope this is ringing true. I've been near many couples who have had reproductive issues, but I was never really in their position.

Larner · 6 August 2008 · Chapter 1

Oh, I know just how Diamond feels. Gads, but I know! There's a hollow emptiness just dying to be filled.... And Aragorn does know his Pippin!

Author's reply

I've had so many friends that know that feeling that I hope I can empathize in a small way. Yes. Aragorn probably knows Pippin better than anyone else outside the Shire. I hope that relationship continues to show through in the remaindor of this story. Thanks for reading.

Larner · 6 August 2008 · Chapter 0: Author's Note

Ah, good--a sequel! I look forward to it.

Author's reply

Yes. It certainly took long enough.:)

cathleen · 5 August 2008 · Chapter 1

This is off to a very interesting beginning, and I'm looking forward to reading more soon!

Author's reply

I had thought to post it all at once, but I just didn't have the time or energy to do that tonight. I plan to get it all posted no later than this weekend. I hope it lives up to your expectations.:)

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