A/N With total thanks to Chelsy. Whose patience astounds me!
Sam thought it had been some time since the tapping stopped. Maybe that was the last nail?
As panic threatened to overwhelm him, he remembered something, and, with a profound belief in his brother, he started to relax and slow his breathing.
He had to start again though, as he felt the box hit the ground and heard earth being shovelled on top…
He doggedly followed the mantra until the oxygen ran out – or he fell asleep. He couldn't be sure.
* * *
"Wake up sleeping beauty."
"Dean."
"Yup! Enjoy the solitude?"
"Not really."
"Join the club."
"Thanks.
"Welcome."
"Seriously."
"I know."