Jack walked away, leaving you and Dean standing by the water’s edge, the afternoon sun casting golden ripples across the lake. The peaceful sound of fishing lures splashing into the water felt calming. Dean sighed heavily, his shoulders slumping as he stared at the water. “I’m sorry about everything going on. It’s just too much to handle for me, so I end up putting it on you guys. And now Jack… the kid’s only got a limited time to live and—” You cut him off, placing a hand on his arm. “Dean, stop.” He looked at you, surprise evident on his face. “Look, I get it. It’s overwhelming. But you don’t have to carry this weight alone. We’re in this together. You, me, Sam, Cas and Jack. we all care about each other. You don’t have to fix everything.” Dean shook his head, frustration tightening his features. “But I feel like I should. I’m supposed to protect you guys.” “By drowning in guilt? That doesn’t help anyone. You can’t save the world all on your own. It’s okay to lean on us, to let us share the load.” He let out a shaky breath, the weight of your words sinking in. ”I just… I don’t want to let you down” He admitted, his gaze dropping back to the water.