Fic: Run

[glassshoe]

Title: Run
Oneshot, Gen, little bit of pre-series flashback
Rating: R for language
Spoilers: Through 4.14
Summary: “Hey Sammy, wanna race?”

Comments

[kroki_refur]

Ohhhh. I like this a lot. I've been kind of avoiding codas for this episode, but this was wonderful in its even-handedness. I love the idea that Dean was jealous of Sam's grades and that he felt inferior physically even before Sam left for Stanford (and heh, that fits so well with the reunion scene in the Pilot). I love that the siren thing gives him the impetus he need to pull himself out of the hole he's been drowning in. I love how happy Sam is to run with him, to see him start working towards a goal again -- Dean is so goal-oriented, and I hadn't thought before that his lack of anything to strive for might be part of what ails him right now.

I especially love this:

“I don’t think you’re weak,” Sam says with conviction, like maybe if he says it just right, that’ll make it true

[glassshoe]

You're awesome. Thank you for leaving such detailed feedback. I'm glad you liked it.

The episode really struck a chord with me. I expected The Powers That Be to continue the theme of Dean feeling bad about Hell and Sam feeling bad about Dean until I don't know when. Then their whole conversation at the end of 4.14 tore my heart out. Yeah, I saw Dean's side coming, but Sam's... wow. That was like a punch. I love Sam's badassness. Boo hoo Oh, that just killed me. But it was great. Then I got to thinking, okay, how would Dean handle this? He could roll over and drink himself into an early grave or he might shut down for a while and regroup. Thus: fic.

Thanks again for reading :)

Re: jesus christ woman

[glassshoe]

Thank you!

[riverbella]

This is really powerful and insightful. It gets at some of Dean's weaknesses and also some of his strengths. The lesson he learned about pushing past what you can actually do, winning because you're willing to go further than anyone else no matter the cost--that is something I can see Dean embracing. I also love the way the story recognizes the inevitable element of rivalry in the brotherly relationship regardless of the amount of love there as well. The final paragraph completely broke my heart. Beautiful, thoughtful piece.

[glassshoe]

High praise. Thank you so much for reading.
:)

[estei]

I just love how you write the boys - it is so amazing and real and fair and I really believe not only the emotions but the motivations and everything behind them. I wish we could see half of this awesomeness on screen!

[glassshoe]

Thank you!

[harrigan]

Your fic always makes me think. And ache. And I'll always come back for more.

[glassshoe]

Oh no! I physically hurt someone with my fic! That's terrible!
:) Thank you