I Remember, Don't You?

by Supernatural is for Lovers

100 Word Drabble inspired by the E/O Challenge for DUST a few weeks ago. I couldn't help myself. Some days it's harder to forget. Set post-"Swan Song"

Prompt word: Dust
Word count: 100
Tag: 5x22 "Swan Song" assuming some amount of time passed before Sam appeared beneath that streetlamp
Disclaimer: I don't own Supernatural. Thank you, now I'm even MORE depressed.

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Some days it's harder to forget. So he doesn't. Instead he secrets himself away in his and Lisa's bedroom and grabs his old duffel, pulling a worn cloth bundle from the bottom.

He holds it carefully, brushing the dust away, its faded blue pattern blurred by unshed tears. He remembers holding its tiny occupant. Remembers watching him becoming a hero before his eyes.

The door opens, inquisitive eyes he can't help but see him in, clearly concerned. "Dean, what's that?"

"Nothin' Ben," he says, secreting Sammy's baby-blanket away until the time comes to remember again. "Wanna get some pie?"