Part 15 Of "Back To The Future" AU

Part 15 of "Back to the Future" AU

Dean dreads the past. All his time traveling has only ever served to solidify guilt, longing, and 'what ifs' that float in his head. But he's older now. He hasn't moved past it, but he's learn to cope and be more open about it

So when he starts feeling like it's time to go home, he does a few things he wished he got to do.

Dean managed to talk Bobby into a quick game of catch. One that ended with them both tired and grumpy, sharing a beer, and Dean telling Bobby how much of a father he is to Dean

He takes Sam to Jessica's grave. It feels pointless at first, given Sam had no soul, but Dean sat with Sam, who, despite not really understanding what Dean was going on about, listened while his big brother said how he's sorry. And that he's glad Sam stuck by him

Then, he prays to Castiel and takes him on a quick road trip. He plays the mixtape he inevitably gives to Castiel in the future, and quietly drives to a cliffside where the view of the stars would be just perfect.

They sit in silence for a while. It's a silence even Castiel wishes to break, unsure of why Dean insisted on being alone together

But Dean says his peace eventually

He chooses his words. Careful and slow. He keeps his eyes down because he's scared of how easily he would break seeing Cas' younger face.

He's afraid of how much he wants to steal Cas and take him home

Keep Cas safe from his younger self

So he keeps his eyes downcast, hoping Castiel understands him. That Cas believes him

That Cas knows Dean will be waiting for him a decade later, with open arms and a safe home

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At the end of the road, folks