Oh, man, yes. I love all of this, especially that maybe that's why Sam wanted to be partners now instead of brothers, to make them equals, and your idea that Sam needs to be needed just as much as Dean does. And YES, Dean does need to open up and let himself be loved, too. Yes, yes, yes, to all of this!
Although I have faith that all that's going on with the brothers is key to the story unfolding right now, I just LOVED this because the current situation hurts so much and you brought some blessed relief. I know Dean messed up but I, too, just want Sam to relent, just a little. I have a feeling they are going to turn the tables on him in a big way, and he will get a massive dose of insight into Dean's headspace at the time of the 'Ezekiel' decision.
Really balanced, insightful, and compassionate fic.
Ahh, I'm so glad you feel that way--that's exactly how I felt about this fic! I worry the SPN writers are going to keep our boys at odds indefinitely, and I just needed some relief, too. Sometimes I do think Dean needs to try harder when it comes to their relationship, but maybe he's not capable of thinking it through like Sam can ... and maybe it's about feeling rather than thinking, regardless. Oh, Dean. Oh, Sam. <3
I think you may be right about the Ezekiel decision headspace ....
I wanted to drop a comment to say I really liked your fic. It's good to show appreciation, isn't it?
I haven't actually watched the show since the end of Season Six, but I've read episode reviews and such, and I think you really captured both of the characters' headspace. It was nice to see Sam's dreamworld as we never got one in the show; it's such a shame because djinns make for pretty awesome plot devices.
Oh, and the scene with Mary, John, Jess and Dean all asking Sam what he wants was very creepy and well written.
but in the end I think much would be improved by Sam realizing he needs Dean's need for him as much as Dean needs Sam.
I actually always felt that Sam's issues with his family weren't just the life or the family business. I always felt that a big part of the problem was their father who treated them like soldiers while at the same time treating them like kids who couldn’t be left alone with anything, or how Dean (from Sam’s point of view) was on their father’s side all the time, or how Sam wanted to be equals
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So glad you liked the fic! <3 <3
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And I love Dean actually promising to listen. I hope to hell he'll make good on that in future.
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Really balanced, insightful, and compassionate fic.
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I think you may be right about the Ezekiel decision headspace ....
Thanks for a great comment! So glad you liked.
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I wanted to drop a comment to say I really liked your fic. It's good to show appreciation, isn't it?
I haven't actually watched the show since the end of Season Six, but I've read episode reviews and such, and I think you really captured both of the characters' headspace. It was nice to see Sam's dreamworld as we never got one in the show; it's such a shame because djinns make for pretty awesome plot devices.
Oh, and the scene with Mary, John, Jess and Dean all asking Sam what he wants was very creepy and well written.
but in the end I think much would be improved by Sam realizing he needs Dean's need for him as much as Dean needs Sam.
I actually always felt that Sam's issues with his family weren't just the life or the family business. I always felt that a big part of the problem was their father who treated them like soldiers while at the same time treating them like kids who couldn’t be left alone with anything, or how Dean (from Sam’s point of view) was on their father’s side all the time, or how Sam wanted to be equals ( ... )
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