About this 'verse
When I saw Sam sneaking out behind a dumpster to drink demon blood, I said aloud "oh...he's an addict." And, dealing with a loved one with addiction, it completely seized me. I love the show as a whole, and I suppose I long for a family as loving and open as the one I've attempted to create below, trying to base it completely off of the amazing canon themes of family Kripke created. As a blanket statement, please be alert to themes of drug abuse, alcoholism, child abuse, addiction, depression, and anxiety. I have done my best to address these themes with honesty, but also humor, and much, much love, which is what we're all looking for, no matter what our issues and across all vices.
Updates
Amazing Humbling Friendworks: The fantastic
x_luciole wrote an AU of my little AU and blew me sideways for taking the time, effort, and writing something so painful and beautiful:
John Doe.
Art Posts: Part of school and my freelance business is Photoshop, and it's inspiring me to play around with photos. That and the fabulous, amazing time and talent donated by friends inspired me to start an art-post tag! You can find the first here:
A Very Merry Three Kings Christmas. PodFic: This 'verse has been podficced by the impeccable
alice_alaizabel!!! You can find it here:
We Three Kings. Q/A:
ONGOING: THREE KINGS Q/A
Prequels
The King of Wands The King of Swords The King of Cups
We Three KingsCas, a doctor, falls in love with the mechanic, Dean Winchester. He understood, early on, that this meant adopting his younger brother, Sam. He didn't, however, count on all the loss that would follow the Winchesters, the addiction that would trouble Sam, or the problems his own family would cause following his commitment to the boys.
One of the Chief PrincesSam and Dean Winchester meet Cas Morgan's oldest brother Michael. The introductions are anything but pleasant.
Simon SaysWhile Cas and Dean pay a weekend visit to a depressed and sick Sam, they're interrupted by a well-intentioned in-patient determined to befriend the younger Winchester.
Dean's Sober Superbowl Celebration In support of his brother's and friend's sobriety, Dean wants you to get yourself to his house.
And Our Fates We Did EstablishThe first time Dean sacrifices his own hurt for Sam sets an unfortunate precedent that will follow both boys throughout their lives.
The Thief in the Night Dean finally confronts Sam about stealing from him and Cas.
Chief of the Four Favored AngelsGabriel surprises his brother with a visit. Because why wouldn't anyone want to see him?
Those Who Live Among YouCas finds the best burger joint in town for date night. Afterwards, he feels foolish for wondering if where to go would be his biggest problem of the day.
The Servants of ManDuring his time at Rosemount, Missouri decides Sam needs to unburden himself about what happened on the street after he was kicked out of Dean and Cas' house. Sam complies, hoping it will be the last he'll ever have to think about it.
Weekend at Gabriel'sAfter the events of
Those Who Live Among You, Cas decides he needs a break from the Winchesters. Visiting his favorite brother seems like the perfect escape. Meanwhile, Dean enjoys a weekend with Sam and wonders if there isn't something to the adage of three being a crowd.
Life From the DeadFollowing the events of
Weekend at Gabriel's, Dean and Cas make up, Sam mans up, Ruby shows up, Balthazzar blows up, and everyone grows up.
Faith in a Faith that FallsPastor James "Jim" Murphy finds two young boys set on spending the night in his church. He does what he can to help, knowing the odds are against them. Special thanks to
faithinfaith, whose warm, insightful messages inspire me to work harder, and whose user name inadvertantly inspired this little bit.
The Festival of WeeksPrior to the events of
We Three Kings and all that follows. Sam's signed himself into rehab and undergone the initial withdrawal. Dean and Cas bring what comforts they can.
The Mechanisms of an Immature MindA John based interlude. He had the best intentions for his boys. Addiction had other ideas.
When Sammy Met CasYou know the story: the happy couple believe they've found their soulmate. The honeymoon montage ends with the awkward introduction to the step-children. It's all downhill from there.
Balthazar, Doctor of Strange Love: or, how the Kings Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Their LifeAn accident at the garage forces Sam and Cas to confront their insecurities about a world without Dean.
A Drop Fell on the Apple TreeDean knew Sam would grow up someday, but this wasn't how he envisioned it.
The Full Range of Human DilemmasSet between
The Festival of Weeks and
Simon Says. A family therapy session airs some crucial issues between the Winchesters, and cements a critical role for Cas in his new family.
This Dark MarchSam talks Dean into letting him go straight home from school. It's a mistake neither will make twice.
A Very Merry Three Kings ChristmasPart 1 up, Part 2 still incomplete, because I quit my job and life imploded. :)
Westward Leading, Still ProceedingAn incident at the halfway house leads Sam to reevaluate where he calls home.
The HoursSam and Dean's happiness is shattered by their father's addiction and a bottle of Red Label.
Me and You and No One Else We KnowDean Winchester breaks up with Gordon Walker. Sammy comes to his rescue.
BackdraftThe death of Jessica Moore ends the life Sam, Dean and Cas had known thus far.
Road From PerditionThe return of Pastor Jim isn't what any of the boys--including PJ himself--expect.
The Pride of Your HeartA Morgan Family Crisis brings Cas and the Winchesters back East, where Cas learns that his family is out to do whatever it takes to bring him back into the fold: even if it means eliminating the family he's adopted.
Home, DisambiguationPre
We Three Kings, post
When Sammy Met Cas. Cas has had a bad day, and there's only one place he wants to be.
Raggedy Andy and the Slippery SlideAndy Gallagher is a great friend, a great son, and a model recoveree. Until he's not.
Set a week after
The Pride of Your Heart.
Rebound: TendernessMorgans solve problems: they don't succumb to them. That's Cas's belief, even after everything. This time, it's going to take more than the Winchesters to show him home.
Set after
The Pride of Your Heart and
Raggedy Andy and the Slippery Slide.