Chapter Four - Strictly Business

Sam says we can't be brothers.

Says he'll hunt with me,

But only if we keep it strictly business.

His rules, his demands.

His way…

I'll take it.

What else can I do?

It's nothing new for me.

Way it's always been.

Family means everything.

At least to me.

So we do our job.

Hunting and killing and saving people.

Him and me, co-workers, business partners.

No longer brothers.

Not what I want.

But at least we're together.

I'm used to toeing the line.

Following orders.

Doing what I need to,

To keep this family together.

Even if we're not…

The End

bjxmas

March 2014

All standard disclaimers apply.

I hated Sam's ultimatum, his indifference and apparent lack of concern for his brother's pain, and most importantly, his abandonment of family. It's what their entire relationship is built on and yet he seriously just wants to be hunting buddies? Not even buddies, simply hunters mutually in pursuit of the same evil! That's quite possibly worse than kicking Dean's ass out, more damaging long-term and more emotionally a whipping point.

If Dean didn't care so much for his family and without his existing lack of worth, he would walk away and yet he can't, because it's still his job and purpose to be there for Sam…even when Sam doesn't appear to want or need him. That's who Dean is, who he's always been, and who he will most likely continue to be. Sam, get used to it!

Who would have thought the Mark of Cain might be a good thing for the brothers, pushing Sam to want his brother as much as Dean's always wanted him? Sometimes it's good to be reminded of what you're in danger of losing when you still have the chance to change course and fight for it! I hope Sam is beginning to see that and will take action when the time comes.

Thanks for reading. Comments?

B.J.