I've Learned My Lesson Well

by Carole C

"Three may keep a secret if two are dead." Dean learns that a secret can outlive all three who held it, and that all secrets are ticking time-bombs loaded with unwelcome truth. Spoilers S1-S7, begins sometime in S5. Rated T for language. Destined to become AU after S8 starts. This story posted with pictures on my LiveJournal. PM me if you'd like to see them.

13. May 17

May 17

I can still smell that fire, even though I took a shower and changed my clothes. I got a second chance with Bobby, but I didn't tell him anything about this crap.

I didn't tell him because I decided it doesn't matter anymore. Bobby's really my Dad. Always has been. Sam's too, and the biology doesn't matter a damn bit. The way Bobby looked at us, the way he called us his boys- he knew. In all the ways that mattered, he knew we were both really his in all the ways that count.

I'll admit, though, dropping his flask into the flames ranks right up there with the worst things I've ever had to do. I hope he's with Karen now and they're having a blast roaring around Heaven in that crappy ol' Chevelle.

If I get back up there, I'm finding Bobby Singerland first thing, because he'll be a big part of Dean Winchesterland too.