E/O CHALLENGE CHALLENGE WORD: FRAME


Dean placed the framed picture of Adam and John next to Sam's bed. He turned at Sam's restless movements.

"I'm not the big brother," Sam whispered, eyes heavy with pain and fever.

Dean tucked Sam's blanket tighter, laying fingers gently against Sam's cheek. Tylenol soon.

"No, that's my job."

Dean drew the cool cloth down Sam's skin, around bandages, easing away heat and hurt.

"I'm not the little brother…anymore."

Dean's heart cleft at Sam's sorrow.

"He was gone before we knew him, Sam. Adam was our brother. "

Dean watched as Sam finally slept.

"Not our family."

"Not my family."