I think you got the balance just right. It was hard to pick something positive out of season three, with the countdown always going on in the background and both boys getting increasingly desperate in their own ways as Dean's year came to a close.

And Dean, trying to make Sam smile and forget about the deal for a while - just like he did in the car on the way to confront Lilith, with only a few hours to go before midnight and the coming of the hounds. 

The line about home and Bobby was awesome, and so true. If only Sam had felt at home there, things might have turned out differently....

Jules

Love me some Bobby...*hugs chapter*

He's such a great surrogate father to the boys, and I was thrilled to have it acknowledged in canon at the start of season five - even though it was voiced by a demon - lol. 

Loved the Bobby POV on the hunt, hurt Winchesters and their habit of not asking for help even when they so desperately need it. And adored the fact that Dean surrendered - even if only for one night. 

Bobby's right - they're family, blood or not.

Also....*kicks self sharply in backside*...ouch - that hurt my poor old lady legs...so sorry I lost this story. I reviewed chapter one, then real life dragged me away kicking, screaming and clawing the ground, and I never got back to it. 

Well, it's Sunday night, there's nothing I want to watch on television, and I feel like doing a bit of reading, because I'm wussing out of fixing a chapter I'm working on - I mean, I'm waiting for inspiration to strike. So here I am, back again.

Jules

I wish Sam had gone and stayed with Bobby after Dean's deal came due. I believe he wouldn't have been temped by Ruby (the evil bi...). He would have stayed true to Dean's promise and they would not have gotten into so much of the mess they wound up in. Thanks for a great shot of Dean's POV.

Awwwhhhhh....Bobby is the greatest. Love how he sees Dean and Sam as his boys. I can easily see Dean taking on the spirit or whatever it was once it had it's sights set on Sam. No one hurts his Sammy! Good thing they have Bobby to take care of them. Another great chapter!

 

Sam Winchester, not talking.  That’s a bad sign right there.

 

I loved that line- especially coming from Dean- who never likes to talk yet knows that when his brother ISNT talking- something is so very wrong in the world.

 

I also LOVED this section.

 

.  “Where are we?” 

“Home,” I say, opening the door to the sound of barking and the sight of Bobby standing in the doorway, waiting, welcoming.  Bobby, with his infinite knowledge of everything supernatural.  And everything Winchester. 

    

This *is* home.  At least as close to it as we ever get, and I just hope that Sam remembers that. 

 

 

I kinda thought it was always a bit odd that they never really showed that as much in the show- granted I think they ran out of season that year... but I always thought Dean would have been pushing Sam towards Bobby and been providing for Bobby to watch out for the kid more... 

 

And I do love that now- Bobby's place is HOME for the boys... or as close to a place they've likely ever known.

 

Another great chapter hun! Well done!

 

Tree

Author's Response:

Thanks so much...your reviews mean so much, especially when I'm feeling a little insecure.  And I'm really glad that you're enjoying them!

I wonder what would have happened if Bobby had watched out more for Sam (if Sam had let him) while Dean was gone (though Bobby wasn't in the best shape himself.)  The story would certainly be a lot different.

I'm glad they're finally learning to consider Bobby's place as home!

Yes, more please!


Author's Response: OK, next chapter coming up!  I'm so glad you're enjoying this, and thanks for letting me know!

Good story. Definitely liking this.

Love to hear a Bobby POV every now and again and this is a good one, gruff and matter of fact but full of warmth and understanding of his boys.

Author's Response: Thank you, Amber, and I'm glad you enjoyed this!

I just love Bobby, and your voice for him is simply perfect. The writing of the action was incredibly vivid- I could SEE Dean on the spirit's back- tenaciously "wrestling" it- Bobby's narration so in character describing it- brought it to life. I could see him too- that pause as he watches it playing out before him, that Bobby-esque look of worry/frustration and even a smidge of appreciation as he see's Dean battling for his brother's life.

He just knows what makes these boys tick- from how they were raised to how they function as near extensions of one another. And he knows his place in the mix...

Nicely done and I'm really looking forward to more in this series!

Tree

Author's Response:

Thanks so much!  I love Bobby too, and I'm glad the boys have him to lean on (and vice-versa, now and then...) 

I'm so glad you're enjoying the stories, and thanks for letting me know!

yes.  please keep posting.  always do love it when this family takes care of each other.

Author's Response: Thanks for the encouragement.  I'll try to post the second part tonight, and hope you enjoy!

Schmoop away- this was awesome and reminds me of better days between them. I love the interaction between the brothers- even though Dean is fairly silent- its very 'spot on.' Well done there. I always adore hurt or sick Dean... and I love it even more when Sam just does the right thing- knowing how and when to work him as he does so well here.  He just knows his brother so well- what makes him tick- and in this case- what makes him sick.

Great writing and I'm looking forward to more.

Tree

Author's Response:

Thanks so much for the wonderful review, and I'm so glad you liked it.  This was kind of a break from my usual angsty stories, but (be warned) some of the later parts are heading that way.  Next one should be some more schmoop with a dash of h/c, though, so I hope you like it.  I'll try to post soon.

Nancy

I say continue please. I would enjoy reading more.

Author's Response: Thanks so much for the encouragement!  I'll try to post the next part in a few days.