#author: IncandescentUmbrage

[profoundbondfanfic]

Reconstruction

Reconstruction by IncandescentUmbrage || @okayfinehereiam Rating: Teen and Up Word count: 19k

Though both are single dads, the ways by which Castiel Novak and Dean Winchester ended up there couldn't be more different: Castiel came to Sioux Falls for a fresh start when his best friend died and his godson, Jack, became his adoptive son. Dean moved to be closer to family when a one night stand turned into a surprise toddler on his doorstep. When a certain strawberry blonde spitfire stands up for Jack against the school bully, they quickly become friends. Castiel and Dean are soon in each other's orbits, only drawing closer when Dean begins doing some renovation of Castiel's home. Meanwhile, the mother of the young bully, Naomi Adler, having failed to weasel her son out of his due consequences, wages a 'holy quest' against Castiel. One she doesn't bother keeping secret. As they spend more and more time around one another, neither man can deny their attraction, but Castiel especially must decide if there is enough room in his life and heart for grief, for love of a child, and for a love of an altogether different kind.

I truly think that as a fandom, we’ve underutilized Emma as Dean’s daughter in fic. Because of that, anytime I see a story that serves that up, I have to click. In this fic, Emma is truly as described, a little spitfire, a true Winchester not only in attitude, but in heart and character. The story starts with Dean needing to bail her out of the principals office, if that’s any indication. She’s there because she stood up for Jack, so Dean can’t be all that mad given the circumstance. 

So of course, he takes her for ice cream. 

Which is the first place Jack’s new devastatingly handsome guardian lays eyes on him. 

This fic has a split POV, so we get to see their first impressions of each other, along with a great look at the way they both see each other for the first time for real, when they plan a playdate for their kids. 

Everyone in this fic is really well written, even a softer version of Dean, who is sweet and charming and a great friend and support to Cas as he begins to incorporate into their town. This story is cute, with a nice good vs evil plotline that has you cheering for Cas as he takes on the wicked Adler family. The payoff is sweet and I think this is one fic that you shouldn’t skip if you’re a fan of dadstiel. 

[dcwildwestfest]

DeanCas Wild West Fest 2024

Thank you to all the artists and authors who made this first year of the DeanCas Wild West Fest a success! All twelve of the teams' fics are live and available below and in the in the DCWWF collection.

Keep on the lookout for info regarding next year's Wild West Fest coming this summer!

Over the Wide Plains by allthismusic Twilight Embers by Celestial_Starlight Wild Blue Iris by Sunkenfox Catching a Sleeping Weasel at Crow's Pass by GhoulsnHalos (Morgawse) Wanted Man by Hexentaenzerin love is a cowboy by deancaskiss The Prodigal by FriendofCarlotta when i saw you all alone against the sky by an_ardent_rain Posse: One Seraph, One Hunter, One Archangel by Hectatess Dean West by IncandescentUmbrage A Love Beyond Boundaries by Mydestielbabies_67 A. fragilis by spirithorse