This is a great little filler. I like the moment where Dean see the flames in Sam's eyes. I'm so mean, but that was a nice touch!

Another great story. Please keep up the great work.

Again, I'm back, very late but I made it!

I think this episode had a few missed opportunities but I was so ridiculously happy to see some proper bro mos that I'm not sure that I care! Seeing a frantic Dean at the start and then hearing Sam tell Dean that he had his back at the end, pretty much sold the episode for me.

I loved how you expanded on that delicious first scene, seeing Dean in overprotective and caregiver mode was just what the scene needed.

And as always with your writing I adored seeing all those little touches that you added; Dean stopping straight at a motel for Sam, knowing he's in pain even if Sam can't tell him and how Dean reassures Sam by telling him he won't leave him alone.

I'm sory I'm late with this review but I really enjoyed reading something new from you. Hope all is well. Take care, Abbi

I loved this little brotherly moment. Thank you!

Sorry it's taken me so long to get this read. RL has been kicking butt!

Really enjoyed this. Always enjoy me some h/c no matter which brother is in which position and you always do such a great job at it. :D

It's sure going to be an interesting finale on Friday!

Nicely done, my dear. :)

Oh! You're writing! Hooray! And you've tackled one of the coolest hurt/comfort moments ever! Just wonderful! It doesn't take much to make us happy, does it? Just the wall coming down...

I LOVE the conversation (mostly one-sided) between the boys as they try and put everything back together. Lovely!

Keep going! I want more!

:D

Loved it! We need more bro-mo's on the show :)

I'm really glad you decided to do this fic. I remember watching the episode after this and being disappointed. They hardly made it seem like anything happened. Mention it here and there but nothing else when obviously it was a major problem. I mean, I guess nothing else has really happened since but really not the point, lol.

Anyway, wonderful job on this. Think you really captured the moment. I really liked how, instead of getting gas, Dean just heads straight to the motel, knowing Sam needs quiet and no lights. He's always such a caring older brother in your fics and I love it. I thought it was a nice touch how Dean made sure that Sam knew he wasn't going anywhere since he knew what it was like waking up from Hell - or memories of Hell - alone.

They really left Sam's "Hell" and wall behind really quickly. Hasn't really been another mention of it really since around that seizure of his...

Anyway, great job! I'm always excited to see a new fic of yours in my inbox. n.n

Loved this, awesome dose of wonderful brotherly schmoop. Do wish the show would give us moments like this, but so glad we have writers like you that do.

Great job :)

well if that was schmoop, I am in love with the schmoop. lol I thought it was thoughtful and compassionate, and brilliantly written. So many tender moments and also nerve wracking uncertainty. Wow, it made me feel so deeply, this one. It touched my soul. I really enjoyed it. You are marvelous, as usual.

He gasped for air, his gaze roving wilding in what Dean recognized as a feeble attempt to defend himself against the fear that was still swimming in Sam's eyes

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Wonderful...in a big way!

I love that above line. And the way you had the passing car's on the road, disturbing Sam's rest.

And Dean's panic was palpable.

Awesome story!

Thank you!

Karen

great

What a wonderful treat.

Ever have one of those days where you try to be really positive but you seem to be on the edge of sadness? Well, your story just made me smile.

I have replayed the opening scenes of this episode more than once and I love how you gave us more brother moments by filling in the missing time we didn't get to see on the screen.

I love how Dean took care of Sam and Sam's trust in his big brother to be there for him. You did a wonderful job of writing the big brother we all love and also Sam suffering the through the memories of hell.

I enjoyed reading your story. :)

Thanks for sharing it with us.

awww - yay - you posted! and I never got to be the first one to say how much I loved this. I loved seeing that scene fleshed out. Sam is just so sweet when he's confused and hurting and Dean? Man, THIS is the Dean I fell in love with. Man, this was awesome! glad to see you back... in black and white :P

Hey Trasan!

Thrilled to see you posting - and you KNOW brotherly schmoop is always welcome. Oh, and a pox on RL for screwing with writing time! *g*

'Mannequin' was a real hot/cold episode for me - the mannequin stuff was bleh and I think they wasted the whole 'how do you salt & burn remains if parts of them are in a living person through donor organs' concept - but, I LOVED the opening couple of scenes when Sam's wall cracked and we got Big Bro Dean in his full protective glory. Awesome job picking up on that and playing out the behind-the-scenes H/C that we so crave.

It's great to have the boys on the same page again, but since the show never gives us enough of these bro-mos, it's fic like this that fills the need so nicely. *happy sigh*

Cheers, Sculls