#supernatural sunday s01e01

[wincest-after-hour]

Supernatural Sunday S01E01

On September 13th, 2005 a television broadcasting channel called WB aired a pilot episode for a new series called Supernatural. Not even creator Eric Kripke could have known that a show about two brothers hunting down monsters, listening to classic rock, and driving cross country in a 1967 Chevy Impala would now be airing its 13th season. Nor could they have predicted the massive fandom that the crazy antics of Sam and Dean Winchester would spawn. The series would go onto inspire thousands of fans around the globe to write fanfiction based on the relationship bonds between multiple characters from the show. One of them being a branch of fandom or "ship" called Wincest.

Wincest is the non-canon romantic incestuous pairing of the Winchester brothers. Although some would debate that it is canon. To quote Sam Winchester "As in Sam/Dean, Together." The boy's romance can be witnessed throughout the series in many ways. Lingering stares, standing strangely close to each other, even some of the dialogue just seems like something that should only be shared between lovers, not siblings. So together let's dive into the show episode by episode to discover the reasons the undying love of Sam and Dean have captured the hearts of fans worldwide.

This is Wincest After Hours.

Dad's on a hunting trip (Pilot):

Our journey begins on a dark and quiet night in Lawrance Kansas. A simple home in the burbs, dimly lit by moonlight. Tree branches casting eerie shadows upon the house. One even seems to be leaning in towards a lamp lit window.

Possibly the first sign that something supernatural is waiting in the darkness? Mary Winchester carries her small boy into a nursery to kiss a six-month-old Sammy goodnight. The man of the house, John Winchester, appears behind them calling out to his oldest, Dean, with a broad smile on his lips. Everyone seems to be happy. A normal happy family.

Ominously Mary wakes to static from her baby monitor. She goes to Sam's room to find a strange man hovering over her son's crib. Thinking it's John Mary comments then continues downstairs. Mary realizes that it wasn't John when she spots him sleeping in the chair in front of the TV. She then rushes back to Sam's room to confront the stranger. John wakes to the sounds of her screams, running upstairs he finds her pinned to the ceiling over Sam's crib just before flames burst forth around her. A distressed John hands the crying babe to Dean. Commanding he take his brother outside as fast as he can. John barely escapes before the windows shatter, flames shining brightly in the black of night.

Fast forward 22 years we find Sam away at college. A law student at Standford University. Estranged from his father and big brother Dean. In the company of a pretty little blonde named Jessica Moore. He wakes in the night to the sounds of an intruder inside their apartment. A fight breaks out between the two, ending with Sam pinned to the ground under a grinning Dean who says, "Whoa. Easy tiger."

Here we see our first hint that there is something off about the relationship between these two. The way Dean says these words is playful, teasing, and sexy. There is a palpable sensuality to his tones of voice. Jess enters the room, turning on a light. Dean takes her in. There is a slight puzzlement in his expression. When Sam introduces her as his girlfriend, there seems to be a bit of flirting Dean makes towards her. Subtext shows something different. Perhaps this is a way to pick at Sam the way older brothers tend to do. We see Dean dismiss Jess mentions of needing to talk about family business. Indicating that she is not what he considers family even though she and Sam are apparently living together.

9:23 into the pilot the boys were discussing when Sam left the way of life that the Winchester family has known since Mary's death. Dean's face is full of anger because Sam left him. We also Have Dean admitting to Sam that he can do this hunt alone but he doesn’t want to. This shows a closeness to his brother. Dean is a character that needs to be in control. He doesn’t show a lot of weakness to other people, but when it comes to Sam, we see different right from the start.

At the same time, we get a glimpse into Sam's head when it comes to Dean as well. His head bows, accepting silent defeat giving into his brother's desires. A character trait that Sam still displays 13 seasons later. Dean isn’t always easy to deal with he can make decisions in haste, without considering consequences. Sam is supposed to stand as the voice of reason, yet time and time again we see him give into Dean's whims because he knows it will make his brother happy.

11:30 Dean is trying to convince Sam to tag along with him to search for a missing John. He mentions that it's been two years and he's never bothered Sam until now. The look he gives Sam is hopeful that his brother will tag along with him. A closer view into this pure moment of a waiting glance shows pleading, neediness. Dean is lonely without family in his life. But above all, he seems lonely without Sam.

12:05 We see a slightly different side of this somewhat strained relationship. Dean is angry because Sam went away to law school. Sam got has a healthy normal life. Something Dean wants, yet knows he can never have. He was exposed to the things that go bump in the night at the tender age of four. Things that we later find out were hidden from Sam until he was older. They live such different lives, yet we find them to be so close. There is already a sense of extreme codependency between the two.

Later we find the two in a diner asking two girls questions about the woman in white they are hunting. We get our first squee-inducing moment of the boys speaking at the same time, something that is common among couples.

Also, note that while Sam is listening to the girls talk Dean is staring at Sam's face. A warm smile on his face. The way these two look at each other is so romantic, it should be a crime. There is so much love in their eyes when Dean's emerald green meets Sam's sparkling hazel.

During the scene on the bridge, Dean begins taunting Sam. This can be seen as a cover for the anger he feels towards Sam for leaving him two years ago. Dean grabs Sam by the coat, slamming him back into a support beam on the bridge for the comment that Sam made about their mom. The way they look at each other, again, not sure if they're going to fight or make out. I vote for them to make out. When the Impala's headlights come on the boys can be seen standing so close to each other it looks like they are holding hands. 

Finally, we get the scene where Dean is reluctantly driving Sam back to Stanford. Dean is trying to talk Sam into staying out on the road with him. There is an undeniable sadness shared between the two when Sam declines.

Dean just can’t seem to give in as he continues to display hope that his brother will stay by telling him they made a hell of a team on the hunt. And with seemingly perfect symmetry we end as we began.

Sam enters the apartment to lay on the bed with an exhausted sigh. Blood drips down from above onto his forehead. He opens his eyes to find Jess pinned to the ceiling. She bursts into flames, just like his mother. (Killing off a love interest that is keeping the intended couple apart. Hello, Fanfic trope.) Dean bursting in to grab his little brother. Once again practically carrying him out from the fire. Now their work together truly begins.

Dean's Episode Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAgnJDJN4VA

Written By: Kyna_Winchester ( http://archiveofourown.org/users/Kyna_Winchester/pseuds/Kyna_Winchester )

Edited By: @parrishjeanna