Challenge Word: Well

Sam's history professor gives him something to think about.

WARNINGs: None, pre-series Stanford drabble.

100 words (per MS word counter)

Future Path?

by Swellison

"...and I urge you to ratify the ERA because it's the right thing to do." Sam finished his speech to enthusiastic applause.

"Well said, Mr. Winchester," Professor Hawkins said.

Sam basked in his teacher's respect, as indicated by the 'mister'. Before college, he'd only been called mister when Dean addressed him as Mr. Smarty-Pants.

"Have you considered a career in politics?"

"No," Sam replied instantly, knowing he couldn't survive the close scrutiny of just one opposition reporter, let alone what they could dig up on Dad and Dean.

"You'd be good at it." Professor Hawkins opined. "Or perhaps, a lawyer?"

A/N This is the one year anniversary of A Door Opens, my Stanford 'verse drabbles. Thanks for continuing to read and comment on my drabble-sized exploration of Sam's life at Stanford.