Bunkered (Part 7 - Then) by frostygossamer

Why did John have to go? Dean never did find out.

John paused in the open doorway. "You open this door for NOTHING. You understand? You trust NO ONE. You hear?"

Dean nodded obediently. "Yes, sir."

John tousled his boy's dirty blonde hair. "Now don't you worry, kiddo. I'll be back real soon."

That was the last time Dean ever saw his father. 23 years, 3 months and 27 days he has lived alone, grown up, celebrated one birthday after another, and finally given up waiting.

Whatever it is out there, he has had to accept IT GOT HIS DAD.

TBC