Foreword: The Epilogue!
Several weeks later they were hunting a supernatural creature in Iowa. Sam was in the car, getting some sleep while John and Dean went out to look for the son of a bitch.
This time, the creature didn't get away from Dean. This time Dean spotted it and shot it point blank in the head as it ran towards them. This time John checked to see if Dean was okay. He had a few bumps and scrapes from the brush, and a nasty gash on his forehead from when the creature flung him away. Normally John just told him to clean up and walk off the bruises and sores. Dean didn't realize how much he wanted that little "are you alright?" until he felt his heart swelled a little as he nodded and rolled his eyes, fighting back a grin as he nudged John playfully away.
John looked Dean in the eyes, and for the first time, grinned at what he saw.
They packed up without a word, the silence content and peaceful as Dean pulled a blanket over Sam's body, slumped down with an open book half in his hand and half settled on the floor of the impala. Dean slid into the passenger seat, and looked over to his dad.
John didn't hesitate this time. He looked at Dean and smiled, reaching his hand out to ruffle Dean's hair. His hand lingered on Dean's chin, his thumb brushing over his cheek gently, and then dropped. Nothing more could be done so close to Sam, but Dean still broke out into a goofy grin and settled contently back into the seat. The engine kicked to life as John started the car and they barreled down the road in search of the next hunt.
A/n: And that, my friends, is the end of this fic. Yep. That's the end... of Part 1. And thus comes the question. I would really like to explore several other things in the boys relationship with John. Such as Sam finding out about their relationship. About John's alleged drinking. About what happened at Flagstaff, when Sam runs away.
As of now, this fic is done. But it may re-open again so that more chapters, just short single-chapter vignettes of their lives can be explored. Because I really would like to explore this universe. But only if you guys want me to. It's all up to whether you want to read more.
Thanks so so much for sticking with my this far guys. This was a fantastic fic to write, and even more fantastic to write for you. I owe it all to you guys.