Rebar is evil.:)

That was really intense... great job!

I loved this! The emotions were so potent, I felt like I was right there with Cas terrified in the dark. And at the same time, I felt like I was breaking every speed limit with the boys trying to get to him. I wish this was canon. This SHOULD be canon. I can easily see them doing every bit of this for Cas, especially Dean shoving his issue with emotions to the back to help him. Wish he'd do that more often. This is in my top 5 fics to be re-read!

Oh, man, I loved this story! I know I've said it before, but you are such a gifted storyteller, so adept at handling mood and character and emotion that it's such a joy to read (even if I end up all teary-eyed!). This ... this was no exception.

I loved how the Winchesters didn't hesitate for a even a moment to go help Cas when he called and how they kept him on the phone, not wanting to leave him completely alone, to assure him that they were coming. Sam keeping him talking to keep his mind occupied, and then just listening when it became to much to speak. And my heart broke when the story he wanted to hear was a sweet one from the boys' youth, because there were no happy stories with Cas, and how Sam vowed to change that. Cas's impatience with Dean about Dagon and Kelly Kline was great as was his general frustration at his predicament just because it was a relief from the tension of what's happening and the angst of the emotions that everyone is going through.

I think my favorite part, however, was at the end when Dean told Cas that they loved him too. There were two things I didn't like about that canon episode: 1)they didn't tell him they loved him and 2)they didn't even give him a hug at the end of it for crying out loud. I kept waiting for one or the other to happen but no ... that was apparently too much to expect when your so-called brother nearly died in front of you and then was miraculously saved... Sorry ... I digress!

This was beautiful though and another example of your amazing talent. Thank you so much for
sharing!

This is all the reason why I love Team Free Will. Thank you for this wonderful story. I really love the subtle angst in it.

THANK YOU! Thank you for NOT turning it into a romance. The story was so good up until the point where Dean said that he wanted to say something to Cas and I was just like 'Please, please, let it not be a romantic turn.' I don't have a problem with Destiel, but there are just so few stories with Team Free Will as brothers and I just didn't want this ruined for me. So, yeah, thanks for this amazing story! Kudos!

I don't know what I love most about this... whether it's their race to reach him, or the conversations that WOULD be fluffy if the situation wasn't so dire, or the overall feels of their loyalty, or... so many things :)

You know I'm a sucker for Cas!whump and this was such a wonderful example! The comfort just really makes this such a beautiful read, and THANK YOU for having them say it back that he's loved!

I'll never get tired of your stories, seriously :) Each and every one is such an individual gem! Can't wait for the next one! :D

I love it! It's just so perfect, I love how Sam and Dean stay on the phone with Cas.

Yep definitely painful but you handled it really well ans kept us all hoping that everything would be okay. Nice story!

I'm always up for shameless whump and h/c ;) Yikes, rebar impalement…poor, poor Cas 0_o But it was so wonderful that Sam and Dean stayed on the line with him the whole time, keeping him awake, and coaxing him through healing himself when he punctured his lung. I like the idea of them telling him stories to pass the time and make sure he didn't feel alone. And I also love how Dean made an emphasis of telling Cas they loved him too when someone *wasn't* dying. They need more of that, but they are so emotionally constipated lol :P Anyway, lovely whumpy one shot with family feels :)

I loved this! Them talking to him on the phone to keep him conscious, all the cute little stories, Cas's love of humanity and the arts...just perfection. Not to mention I'm a slut for hurt Cas fics.

Loved this! Such awesome Winchester angst but oh the family feels! Dean and Sam being awesome and supportive. This really hit my Supernatural heartstrings spot. Thank you for sharing such entertainment!

THANK YOU! I sooo wanted someone to say "We love you, too" to Cas in that barn. Great writing, as usual.

Oh, this was so enjoyable! #shamelesshc haha, and incredibly satisfying :) S12 was definitely the right choice for this fic, and I think you really got to show off your character accuracy here; every line was so spot on and felt very natural.

I really loved their conversions! I've always wondered why Sam has never asked Cas about the things he's witnessed as an angel throughout the ages. You got to touch on a bunch of topics, which was really cool to see.

And oh the family feels :D definitely a favorite!

Poor Cas haha, impaling himself is a whole new level! But aww, it was really touching how Dean and Sam tried to keep Cas awake. I was thrilled to see a new story from you, I'm glad! And I look forward to the next one :)