Another excellent chapter.

My favorite quip?

“We can never be this stupid again,” Sam declared.

“Oh, I’m pretty sure we can. We shouldn’t, but we can,” Dean said, climbing carefully back over Sam and positioning himself once again between his brother and the mouth of the cave.

LOL

Great chapter! I love the details and the closeness of the brothers...Dean is so open, probably cuz Sam is so hurt and both are concerned and protective of each other. I love hearing both perspectives on John. Great Job! Can't wait for the next one! Hopefully, lots of angst!

Wow! This is awesome! I'm not sure where to start...

Love your details...I can picture everything so clearly in my mind like I'm there!

Love the idea of a second Wendigo!

Love Dean's total focus on Sam even to the disregard of his own well being

Love Sam's focus on Dean and his injuries, both bro's so aware of each other.

The angst for both brothers is awesome! Love your humor..it is gentle and sweet and snarky at times. I like how you put in flashbacks and relate it back to the boys situation...what can I say...amazing...

Rachelly

once again a wonderful chapter ... its good to see the boys talking a little bit and i have always been interested with how Dean was just after Mary was killed, poor little guy.

Cant wait for more

Tara :-)

What can I say? I'm in a hotel room, everyone's asleep, and I'm sitting in a corner reading your story. First, I have to be honest and say that I wasn't sure if I was going to love this one as much as your other two. For one thing, I don't really care for young Winchester fic, so I was worried about the flashbacks. But your flashbacks seem so right on, add such a great dimension to the boys, and are the perfect length. I've loved every one of them.

My other concern was Hurt Sam, since I prefer Hurt Dean. But I found, like with the episode Simon Said, that Hurt Sam isn't so bad after all. Once again you've expanded my horizons...of course, the fact that you have Dean suffering from a nasty bump on the head, and cuts on his arm that can surely get infected...if not downright excruciating, make me anticipate in delight.

I love the conversations between the boys. All of Sam's questions ring true, as does the fact that Dean is going along with them simply because he's worried about Sam and wants to keep him distracted.

I especially like Dean's thoughts on Brenna, she's under his skin, as well she should be. For me this adds a wonderful dimension to Dean. How I wish the powers that be could have found Brenna for Dean this season instead of Jo.

I also really like the way you portrayed Sam's fear every time Dean passed out. It came across very real.

And Anasazi? Reminiscent of XF - and Mulder getting shot by Scully. Ah... :-)

All right, I'm rambling - it's the mini bar wine! My only complaint is that I am now in withdrawal, and really need chapter 3.

Thanks for writing!

Thank you so much for updating so fast! I let out a loud "squee" when I saw this was updated. Such a wonderful story, you write them so well. More great flashbacks! I can't wait for the next chapter...how are they going to get out of the forest?

I seriously love how you're blending past and present in this story. Gotta love the wee!Winchesters :)

And your long chapters are so nice!

Looking forward to the next one :D

GN

Great update, can't wait for more!

Another lovely, angsty chapter. I really liked the dialog between Sam and Dean - it really illustrated their bond nicely. And although Dean is normally more snarky, it was nice to see him drop that a little when worried about his brother. And statement about Dean seeing his father as 2 people and Sam had only seen 1 was very telling, and explains alot about his relationship with John. This climb out of the cave is going to be an interesting one.

Oh, I love it. Between poor fevered Sammy and Dean's bashed in skull *shakes head in awe* so good.

very very nice update. this is an awesome fanfic. keep up the great work. now i have to wait and see what happens in the woods with your teaser. :(

AWESOME! This story is playing out at just the right pace, the talking between the boys tugs at my heart and wells tears to my eyes. The flashbacks are bitter sweet and so true to character that I can't help but be moved.

Oh gosh, I can't pick out favorite lines because to do so would require me picking out the whole damn chapter! *wink*

Dean's humming to beats and Sam picking up that habits are learned behaviours is stunning! I love stories that have solid psychology but that is metered out in a subtle way, and this story has it perfectly done.

The situation is dire though. Dean is badly hurt, Sam too. I initially thought Sam was worst off, but Dean now is seriously worrying me. He had a serious head wound and Sam has started a fever. I can't help but think that unless they get some outside help, they'll be dying in the woods and you wouldn't, couldn't, shouldn't do that to me after I've fallen so deeply in love with this story, and have fallen so deepy in love with the boys all over again.

Thank you for another amazing chapter. I could not take my eyes off the screen for a moment, and that is a testament to your skill. I now eagerly await more.

The talking stayed true to the boys, don't worry. I'm loving the flashbacks, they add an extra layer to the story at just the right points, they don't distract or disrupt the flow.

Also, thank you for being a lengthy writer :) Nothing more satisfying than a nice long chappie! Great job, can't wait for part 3...

Oh, that was lovely! I've got that nice warm fuzzy glow after read his chapter. That was really nicely done. Not too fluffy, but enough sentiment in there to make it sweet. AND you put one of my favourite Dean lines in - “Okay, random.” I don't know what it is about that line, but I love the way Jensen delivers it. Also loved the flashbacks, I love getting a glimpse of their life pre-series! Great job and thanks so much for sharing, I'm really loving this fic, you have a great talent for writing our boys! :D

Another great chapter! Love the interaction between the boys and the atmosphere and shadows you create in the cave.

“John wanted the bastard dead; Dean wanted to keep people alive” That is so true – that is so Dean and so John.

“Who’s your brother, Sam?” “You are, Dean.” “’Nuff said,” Love that bit!

Loved the flashback to what it probably would have been like for the boys growing up on the move all the time and on their own most of the time. I know this isn’t anything to do with your story but I just keep wondering why Sam left for college for 2 years without contacting Dean. I can understand why he wanted to go to college but why no contact - do you have any theories GS?

I like the way you brought the “We do what we do and we shut up about it,” rule into the story.

When Dean said it was 30 degrees in the cave so why was Sam hot, I thought but 30 degrees is hot…(we actually use Celsius here so that would make the cave about 86 degrees F) I then realised you meant 30 degrees Fahrenheit… I am really quick at these sorts of things! Lol

Sorry to “ramble on” GS I will close now!