Challenge: Try
A/N: Set in early Season 4, shortly after Dean returns from Hell.
Sam hesitates before approaching Dean. "What're you doing?"
Dean responds without looking up. Tension radiates from him. "I'm bird watching. What's it look like, genius? I'm working on the car."
"Right. Dean, you know I tried to take care of her while you were... away. It's just..." Damn the waver in his voice.
Dean turns, his eyes sympathetic. "I know, Sammy."
Sam feels a flutter of hope. "Can I help?"
"Uh... sure. Give her some gas. And Sam, it's the pedal on the right."
"I hate you."
"I know."
Dean's grin hints that maybe everything will be okay... in time.