Summary- Dean is granted his "heart's desire" while tangling with a witch. Now under a witch's spell, he feels compelled to overprotect Sam from every danger and wants complete control to keep Sam safe. Will the brother's relationship survive? S2

This story is a birthday dedication to my wonderful beta and friend- Sendintheclowns.

Heart's Desire Thirteen

Dottie was a bit worried about Sam. He ate well, but had hardly spoken since his brother had left. He helped her clear dishes and then they settled on the couch .

They were going to watch a movie but Dottie decided that she needed to check on Sam. He seemed distant and sad. He sat on the couch with his hands in his lap, and his head was down, eyes locked on his hands.

"Sam, sweetie, is something bothering you?" Dottie watched as Sam flinched, she realized that he was so deep in thought she had startled him.

"Uh, I was just thinking that I miss Dean." Sam replied looking up at Dottie, and she could tell that he was fighting back tears.

"Oh Baby, he will be back soon. He promised." Dottie patted Sam's leg and gave him a reassuring smile.

Sam gave her a confused look and then replied, "I know he'll be back. Dean would never leave me. I just miss how Dean used to be before he had to take care of me all the time." Sam looked back down at his hands.

Dottie realized at that moment, that Sam must have become disabled due to an accident and had not always been this way. How hard that must be on both boys, she thought. Dottie was afraid that Sam was blaming himself for how his brother had changed. She decided to reassure him.

"Sam, you know that Dean changing is not your fault, things happen in life that we have no control over and it can change us." Dottie stared intently at Sam hoping that she was getting through.

"Yeah, and really it's the witch's fault if I think about it. Thanks Dottie, you made me think of how it 's her fault, not mine or Dean's." Sam smiled at her, and she could tell he had relaxed.

Dottie was a bit confused but she did know from taking an intro to psychology class in high school that sometimes people live in denial after a traumatic event and maybe for Sam, this witch was how he dealt with what happened. She was just happy he had calmed down.

"I'm glad I could help" Dottie took Sam's hand and gave it a little squeeze.

Sam squeezed back and spoke. "Things are going to get better soon anyway. Bobby and Joshua should come to visit soon. They'll make Dean all better." Sam replied giving Dottie a big smile. Dottie was happy to hear that family must be coming to give Dean a much deserved break.

"That's great Sam. Do you want to watch Chitty Chitty Bang Bang?" Dottie smiled as Sam nodded yes and began to get more comfortable on the couch.

Half way through the movie, Sam had dozed off. Dottie went to her room and got an extra blanket laying it across Sam. He looked so young and innocent sleeping on her couch. Her heart ached for him. She grabbed a book off the coffee table and settled in a rocking chair and began to read.

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Dean was satisfied but worried, he had traveled a few towns over and had earned enough money that he and Sam were set for the next month's rent and supplies. But his mind had been on Sam all night, and now the need to check on him was unbearable.

As Dottie opened the door, Dean immediately spotted Sam sleeping peacefully on the couch. He was able to breathe a little easier.

"So how did things go Dottie?" Dean asked as he entered her home.

"Oh, Sam was fine. He ate a good meal. The only thing that troubled me was that he was a lot quieter tonight than he was last night. So I asked him if something was bothering him." Dottie replied and motioned for Dean to follow her to the kitchen. He noticed she had a pot of coffee going.

"Did he tell you?" Dean was of course concerned, Sam had seemed fine when he left.

"Yes, he did. Dean, have a sit and I'll get you some coffee and I'll tell you what he said, okay?" Dottie replied as she headed for the kitchen cabinets, pulling out two coffee mugs. Dean nodded and sat down, and he soon had one of the mugs in front of him.

Dottie sat down across from Dean with her coffee and spoke. "He told me that he missed the way you were before you had to take care of him. I assumed then, that there must have been an accident that caused Sam's disabilities and your relationship has of course changed. I think he worries about you being stressed out over him. I told him not to blame himself." Dottie replied and then took a sip of coffee.

Dean was happy that Dottie had assumed something so easy to play along with. He took a sip of his coffee and spoke.

"Our mom died when we were young, and there was a car accident this year. Our Dad didn't make it and Sam was severely injured. I've been taking care of him every since. It was nice of you to reassure him." Dean gave Dottie a warm smile.

"I'm so sorry to hear that Dean." Dottie replied.

"Yeah, been a rough year." Dean replied gave Dottie a sad smile.

She returned the smile but looked down at her coffee, like she had something else to say but was unsure about mentioning it.

"Did Sam say something else?" Dean hoped that Sam hadn't said something that would get people in their business.

"Um, well he said something odd, but on thinking about it, I realized that he is probably just in denial, and needs someone or something to blame for the accident. He said it was a witch's fault." Dottie replied with a sheepish look.

Dean thanked his luck again that Dottie had made a logical conclusion from what Sam had said.

Dean gave her a conspiratorial smile and replied, "That's my fault. I didn't like one of Sam's female doctors, and he heard me refer to her as a bitch, only he thought I said witch. I think he decided from my negative energy towards her that she was to blame for all the bad things that happened during that time period. I let him, because like you mentioned, we don't want him blaming himself."

Dottie winked and replied, "Well that makes perfect sense and is actually cute. I hope he never called the doctor that to her face."

Dean laughed, and replied "Well… um unfortunately, yeah."

"Oh, I almost forgot, I'm glad to hear you have family coming to visit. Sam said that Bobby and Joshua are coming to visit soon, that should be nice." Dottie replied as she took another sip of coffee.

It took everything that Dean had to not explode, instead he forced a smile and replied, "Oh, Sammy told you about that huh? It should be nice, they're not family, but are close family friends. Speaking of Sam, I guess I should get him up and home, it's getting late. Thanks so much Dottie."

Dean rose taking a deep calming breath. He had hoped that Bobby would keep his distance, and call in a cure when he found one. Dean should have known that Sam had made a plan with the man right after the spell. He needed to stop this plan. Things were perfect and he couldn't afford Bobby ruining things.

Dean walked over to the couch and softly nudged Sam's shoulder. "Sammy, you need to wake up big guy. We need to go home." Dean watched as his brother startled awake.

"D-Dean, you're back. We're going now?" Sam asked as he wiped the sleep from his eyes.

"Yeah champ, we need to hit the road. Can you tell Dottie thanks?" Dean replied as he grabbed Sam's jacket off the coat rack and helped his brother into it.

"Thanks Dottie, sorry I fell asleep." Sam gave Dottie a shy smile.

"That's okay Sam, you were tired, I totally understand. Oh wait guys, I wrapped you some lasagna up to take home." Dottie rushed to the kitchen and returned with a pan. Dean had just helped his brother towards the front door when she handed him the pan.

Dean gave her a grateful smile. "Thanks for everything Dottie, you have no idea how much you have helped me out tonight." Dean was so grateful for their little talk, he now knew that there was a problem that needed taking care of.

"Anytime guys, take care and talk to you soon." Dottie replied as Dean and Sam walked out the door.

"Sure thing." Dean replied and Sam gave Dottie a little smile as she shut the door.

"Come on Sam, let's get you in the car, it's getting cold out." Dean helped Sam into the car and started for home.

After Dean got his brother in bed, he decided that he needed to come up with a plan to stop Bobby. Dean decided the best course of action would be to talk to Bobby in the morning, make him understand that things had worked out for the best. He would have Sam talk to him, that should get Bobby to understand, that the spell was for the best. Dean was finally able to protect Sam and that was all that mattered.

AN: Wow, I have now had more reviews for this story than my previous stories! Thanks so much guys for your wonderful reviews, it has been fun to read every comment. I'm posting a little early today, because it's a snow day and I had the time. Thanks again for reading and reviewing. Special thanks to my beta, sendintheclowns!