Notes: E/O Challenge – worship and fool. Episode tag to A Very Supernatural Christmas, and allusion to No Rest for the Wicked.

"We were worshiped by millions."

"Times have changed!"

"You're telling me…"

Dean shot up in bed, sweat trickling down his forehead. It was a dream. He looked over at Sam, still sleeping soundly. Rubbing his wrist, where the bandage covered, he got out of bed and padded into the bathroom. He turned on the hot water and splashed his face. He turned the water off, and rested his palms on the sink, dropping his head. It was foolish to have such dreams. He had a façade to keep up, for Sam. He had to be strong. It was almost time.