This was fantastic. I can believe all of this was going on inside John while he sat watching Dean in the episode. I also like that your John has such a clear understanding of his sons and how much he really cares for them. I like fics that paint him as, maybe not the best dad, but one who did the best he could. (i really hate the ones that assume he was a drunk)
I'm not crying, I'm not. My kitten just dug her claws into my leg, that's all. *sniff*
This - this was the quiet simplicity of a man who has come to the end of his journey, who has decided what he must do, and the reasons behind the action. John sitting by Dean's bedside, refusing to let him die - that quiet scene in IMTOD has always called to me. This fic - with John remembering his own childhood, the start of Dean's life, and his reflections on all the Winchester men - beautiful, painful, and so on.
John blaming himself for falling asleep downstairs so *he* wasn't the one to go into Sammy's nursery - heartbreaking. (Although it does provide an interesting plotbunny I haven't seen before.) All in all, a wonderful fic to go to bed on. Thanks so much.
It only lasted a few seconds, but MAN, there was a lot going on on JDM's face in that small scene by the bed. You can see the whole story written there. I just transcribed it. :)
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BTW, thank you for posting this today! Yay!!!
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Thanks, Em.
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Perfect. I loved this
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I'm glad you enjoyed it. There'll be more.
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This - this was the quiet simplicity of a man who has come to the end of his journey, who has decided what he must do, and the reasons behind the action. John sitting by Dean's bedside, refusing to let him die - that quiet scene in IMTOD has always called to me. This fic - with John remembering his own childhood, the start of Dean's life, and his reflections on all the Winchester men - beautiful, painful, and so on.
John blaming himself for falling asleep downstairs so *he* wasn't the one to go into Sammy's nursery - heartbreaking. (Although it does provide an interesting plotbunny I haven't seen before.) All in all, a wonderful fic to go to bed on. Thanks so much.
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Yep, blame it on the cat.
Glad you liked it.
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Ditto. *points up*
Awesome.
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