Sam struggled against the strong claws of the nightmare, his heart beating furiously and teeth sore from clenching. He shot up in the bed, sending the thick covers onto the hardwood floor, and pressed the palms of his hands to his eyes, the ever-present scar in its place. His breath was shallow and he fought to level it out as he opened his hazel orbs to adjust to the darkness of the room. The sheets of the bed were crinkled and creased underneath him, except on the absent right side where his archangel usually lay.
Sam groaned and flung his legs over the bed, hissing as his long feet came into contact with the chilly floor. He stood unevenly and ran a rough hand through his hair before shaking the last bits of the nightmare from his mind. The trek through the house was a lonely one, as it was quiet without the soft snoring of the dog and Gabriel's presence, and Sam struggled to push away the feelings.
After a small amount of debate, the Winchester clasped the fridge door and yanked it open with years of familiarity. There was an unsurprising amount of sweets and sugary drinks, yet the the intricate piece of paper atop Sam's favorite dessert was new. He tilted his head slightly, the pieces of hair in the front falling with the movement, and he reached in to grab it. A brilliant smile played his features as he read it, the emptiness and loneliness from the nightmare forgotten.
"Dear Samuel,
You're uncertain and you're indecisive. You battle yourself constantly and for what? For the glory of saying you hate yourself? Sam Winchester, you are better than anyone I've ever known; you're braver, smarter, faster. You hunt the the bad guys, kiddo, but you aren't one of them. I'd say believe me but I know that's a little hard after everything that's happened. Just plant the thought next to the deep seeded bitterness and let my love wrap around the darkness until you feel nothing but happiness and light. You know, like I feel when I'm with you. I love you. I'll be home to you soon.
Love,
Gabriel."
A/N: Hope you guys like this second installment! It's fun writing these and I hope I can get more out to you. Thanks for reading and reviews are welcome!