Let Freedom Ring

E/O Challenge WOW: independent. 100 words exactly.

A/N: Timeline, I'm going to say Dean is 14 and Sam is 10.

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Sighing heavily, Dean bandaged the last cut on his Dad's arm and then looked around. A sea of red blood, white bandages, and blue denim spread across the floor and Dean groaned in dismay. What a mess.

Glancing at John's sleeping form, Dean quietly padded to the motel door and opened it. The sound of laughter greeted him and then he spotted Sam, sparkler in hand, as he and the other kids from the motel ran around the parking lot smiling and being kids.

Grinning fondly, Dean shook his head and murmured, "Happy Independence Day, Sammy," before heading back inside.

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A/N: Happy Fourth of July to those who celebrate it. Thanks for reading.