#episode 5x04

[bloodydeanwinchester]

DESTIEL IN EVERY EPISODE → 5x04 the end

dean immediately clocking 2014!dean's jealousy like "what could this mean???"

[shallowseeker]

I'm breaking this one out by itself because it's a little funny.

*Dean's phone rings*

*Dean answers without looking*

*Dean proceeds to yell at Cas*

Ah, right. What could possible be so important?

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Sam goes on to tell Dean that *drumroll* Sam is Lucifer's true vessel.

WOW! Scary!

DEAN: *sarcastically* Just when you thought you were out, they pull you back in, huh Sammy? SAM: That's it? That's your response?

It's... completely lost of Sam, though, the REASON for Dean's sarcasm.

See. It's this: now that Sam's found out that HE'S a vessel, he's in his car, an absolute FIRE lit under his goddamned tail, EAGER to get back in and fight.

Sam.

SAMMY.

🤦🤦🤦🤦

Dean throws a hint.

DEAN: *sarcastically again* I guess I'm a little numb to the earth-shattering revelations at this point. SAM: Well what are we gonna do about it?

And Sam... still doesn't get it.

Sigh.

Here's the thing. Sam wasn't panicking when they learned that Dean was a vessel. Only Cas and Bobby were panicked and stressed. They were mean, but they were at least aware of the reality of things.

But Sam.

Yes, Sam was going through things, struggling with things, and taking time to go through things is okay. But on the other hand, it definitely still hurts that Sam wasn't insisting on staying in the fight on Dean's behalf, to protect Dean from becoming a vessel.

But now that Sam's learned that he's a vessel?

Boom.

It's not even that, though. It's this whole conversation.

Because what's missing here? Empathy for Dean's plight.

Sam doesn't realize that this is why he's perpetually at... the kids' table. This right here.

In this whole conversation, Sam is eaten up with ranting about his own feelings, about how he's sick of being a puppet, and how he's going to hunt Lucifer down and gain redemption.

Sam's all about "how he can do this," how he's "gonna prove it to you."

It makes him seem a lot younger than he is.

....

There's no acknowledgment of how helpless Dean must have been feeling all this time, knowing that he's been targeted by an archangel, about how scary this whole thing is.

Hell, even Cas acknowledged Dean's fears re: Michael.

I mean: He did it in his Cas way, but it still acknowledged the enormity of the fear.

Cas:

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Meanwhile, Sam back in 5x01, right after DEAN learned about being Michael's vessel: Geez, why is everyone so cranky and stressed?

🥺Dean, what do you mean that you didn't mean your pep talk to Bobby? Whaaaat? 🥺

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....

And the thing is. Not "getting it"? That's understandable. But this conversation is just... devoid of support for Dean.

And they're not. Sam's zapping all the strength for himself.

When they've been together lately, Dean is the big brother who lends support, and Sam isn't giving anything back. Sam's out to prove himself, not to support others.

And they tell older siblings and parents to be patient, to let them learn, to step back and forgive, to be "a soft place to land."

That's hard to do. And it's exhausting.

And aside// Sam's apology to (demon) Bobby was SO MUCH NICER. Sam, where is this humility and energy for other people????

SAM: No, actually. Bobby, this is all my fault. I'm sorry. Lilith did not break the final seal. Lilith was the final seal. I killed her, and I set Lucifer free. You guys warned me about Ruby, the demon blood, but I didn't listen. I brought this on. I'm sorry.

[aflawedfashion]

River & Amy | Doctor Who 5x04

[littlespoonevan]

because i was rewatching 1x04 and was reminded that episode 4 of almost every season is an absolute banger of an episode. (also i know what recency bias might do to this poll so please take a second to remember the episode 4s of seasons gone by before voting askjdfh)

[rafaelsilvasource]

RAFAEL SILVA as CARLOS REYES on 911: LONE STAR S5 E4 | “My Way” | Episode Stills

[columboscreens]

columbo - a matter of honor

[becausedragonsarecool7]

The Dragon Prince really out here avoiding the bury your gays/POC trope by making it look like they'll bury them and then locking them inside a book drop instead

[mlobsters]

winchester family photos

season 1

season 2

season 5

season 8

season 10

season 11

season 12

season 14

season 15

posted here about the repurposing of the john and mary picture, including john removal

[eg515]

I'm obsessed with Nancy and TK always immediately going for the most dramatic, most insane explanation and course of action when meddling in other people's lives. truly the best, most chaotic duo on the show <3

[lilcathsmith]

Greg in every episode of CSI - bonus post - Greg and Sara being siblings™

[okmcintyre]

5x04 | "We have a chance to do something better here. We're throwing it away"

[gubler-garbage]

[macgyver2016-bracket]

Season 5, Episode 3: Eclipse + USMC-1856707 + Step Potential + Chain Lock + Ma

When Russ is kidnapped, Mac and the team must break out a previously murderous psychopath, now pacifist, from prison to help find him. Also, while on the run, Mac and Desi are forced to confront their relationship issues.

Season 5, Episode 4: Banh Bao + Sterno + Drill + Burner + Mason

Mac's meeting with Desi's parents goes sideways when her brother finds himself in trouble and desperately needs their help. Russ and Matty must ask an old nemesis for assistance when their new recruitment candidate is kidnapped.

[fine-nephrit]

🥏 TXF Fic Rec #35: "Joy to You and Me" by OnlyTheInevitable

Today’s fic is a lovely post-ep of ‘Detour’. An injured Mulder and exhausted Scully try to drive back to DC, but end up spending the night at a motel, where they continue to dance around their feelings.

Yes, it’s the classic one-bed trope, with some hurt/comfort, good old UST, and a nice touch of the residual angst from the cancer arc, staying true to the timeline. Despite the familiar setup, it doesn’t feel tropey or overdone. It’s fluff with a heart without being mushy. Reading it feels like the comfort of being at home, wrapped in a blanket on a snowy Sunday morning.

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🥏 on AO3

author: @gaycrouton length: short, 4,000+ words season: season 5, 5x04 Detour pairing(s): M/S UST to RST tags: episode-related, fluff, angst, one bed rating: mature/R

[bookish-bees]

happy endverse cas day to all who celebrate!!

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