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brother, how we must atone (before we turn to stone) [spn][one-shot]

Dec 31, 2009 15:54

Title: brother, how we must atone (before we turn to stone)
Fandom: Supernatural
Characters: Sam, Dean
Word Count: 1800
Rating: PG-13
Summary: “Dude was talking ‘bout his brother. Some druggie.” And yeah, there’s that wonderful twisting feeling in Sam’s stomach.
Notes: Title from here. Set a few weeks post 5x10.

( brother, how we must atone (before we turn to stone) )

one-shot, supernatural: fanfiction

Comments 58

callistosh65 December 31 2009, 13:13:33 UTC

Jesus H. Christ. Sometimes Sam loves his annoying, overbearing, overprotective, asshole of a big brother, sometimes Sam can’t breathe for it. Wonderful - Sam's tension, Dean's drunken, halting confession. All beautifully realised. And I loved the way you had Sam want so desperately to be convinced by Dean's faith at the end, even if he can't quite be wholehearted about it.

mimblexwimble January 5 2010, 18:43:58 UTC

Thank you so much! I'm really glad you liked it.

If I was Sam, at this point, I don't think I'd have any faith in myself. But that boy (canonically) seems to have a lot more hope than I've given him credit for here.

faye_dartmouth December 31 2009, 13:35:32 UTC

I wish this were still what the show chose to care about. This is what's missing, the bond, the boys learning about each other, the boys caring despite everything. This is painful and bittersweet at times, but still oddly reassuring, even as we all have to doubt Dean's sentiment. I so wish I could still see the characters like this on screen--it'd be far more compelling.

mimblexwimble January 5 2010, 18:46:09 UTC

I'm missing the spotlight focus on Sam and Dean, too. Hopefully the post-hiatus episodes will have more bonding. After the angst of season four, I need some major moments.

When Dean's drunk out of his head he's a lot less jaded than he would be sober. At least in my head. :) I sincerely hope though that he does find it in himself to believe in Sam once more.

Thank you for reading!

calliopedust December 31 2009, 14:01:01 UTC

♥

mimblexwimble January 5 2010, 18:46:21 UTC

\o/

withdiamonds December 31 2009, 14:28:10 UTC

Oh, man. Oh, Sammy. This whole thing is heartbreaking, but especially the end. I'd like to think Dean's faith in his brother and their love will be enough for the both of them, but I'm afraid it won't be.

Just lovely.

mimblexwimble January 5 2010, 18:48:14 UTC

Oh, me too. I think Dean's faith in Sam could have a monumental effect on the outcome of all of this, but I don't know if even that will be enough. I'm hoping though.

Thank you!

tahirire December 31 2009, 15:08:17 UTC

Yeeeah.... *sobs*

Side note - I wonder if Dean ever HAS told Sam about Detroit. The fact that Lucifer named it specifically and Sam hasn't ever mentioned it himself makes me think no.

Oh Dean. LEARN SOMEDAY, yeah?

*facepalm*

mimblexwimble January 5 2010, 18:51:30 UTC

Someone else was talking about that too. On one hand, I think it would be incredibly... well, dumb, for him not to have told Sam, seeing where withholding information has gotten them in the past. On the other hand, not telling Sam that he said yes in that future could stop Sam from feeling like everything's already been decided. I hope Dean told him. The show likes it's offscreen moments, that's for sure, so until someone comes out and says yes or no... *shrugs*

Thanks for reading! ♥