Cat's in the Cradle; G; John, Dean, Sam

[geminigrl11]

Title: Cat's in the Cradle
Author: geminigrl11 
Word Count: 3700+
Spoilers: Nothing past Season 2
Pairings: None
Rating: G
Summary: Just before the end of IMTOD, John takes a look back and wonders what, if anything, he could have done differently.

Notes: Originally published in Brotherhood 4.  Beta'd and edited by many--thanks to all of you!

Disclaimer: Yeah, rub it

Comments

[estei]

Its not fair to make me tear up at work, baby. NOT FAIR.

This is so absolutely amazing and heartbreaking and perfect.

[geminigrl11]

Aww--sorry about the tears! I promise, the next one is a happy fic. :D

Thank you, hon!

[harrigan]

THIS is exactly why John is loveable!

When he was too exhausted or worried to think straight, to listen to his heart (or his boys) before he spoke - he had regrets about it.

You've done a wonderful job with this. Didn't soften his flaws or failings as a father, but made us care anyway. Using IMTOD as the trigger for this reflection - and resolution - is simply perfect.

[geminigrl11]

Thank you SO much!! And I so agree--this is the John I can make my peace with, in spite of whatever mistakes he may have made.

[delamna]

Just jumping in to say, babe, your icon, it is adorable. I wants to hugs it.

[mrscutedean]

This broke my heart. Brilliant job darling, brilliant!

[geminigrl11]

Thank you so much, babe!! (And you so owe us Asylum reports. *smooch*)

[geminigrl11]

Thank you! That is always the very best compliment. :)

[leavingslowly]

What I find interesting about your story is that the last paragraph really could be Sam, which ties in so nicely to what has happened on the show now. I think Sam's regrets and grief have sunk him even lower than John.

[geminigrl11]

Wow--excellent point. Show definitely drove it home this season, how similar they are...and it seems like, now, in the most tragic off ways. Poor Winchesters! :( (Thank you!)