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Stairway to Heaven—Epilogue

Dean,

I'm sorry.

There is so much that needs to be said, but as I sit down to write it, I can't find the words.

I want to thank you for everything you have done for me, every time you put me first and never asked for anything in return. I know I have been a burden to you, but I will never be that again.

I tried to stay, for you and Bobby, but I wasn't strong enough. I miss Lucifer so much it is a physical pain dragging me down.

There is nothing you could have done. Don't blame yourself. I'm where I want to be now, with the man I love.

You and Bobby take care of each other, and be good to Cas.

Keep fighting.

I love you, Dean.

Goodbye,

Sam

Dean's hand slackens and the letter drops inconsequentially to the floor. On leaden feet, he crosses the room and goes out to the porch.

Between the stacks of junkers, the rings lay on the ground. Dean bends and picks them up. The cool metal feels heavy in his hand, as if their power is weighing them down.

He falls to his knees as he hears Bobby's voice calling to him from the porch. He turns, and tears flow down his face.

"He's gone, Bobby."


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