1-shot. Dean's surprised to be jerked out of Vegas in a most unusual way but a very surprising source. He's even more surprised at the cause and then must choose what's more important when given the choice of going back to his new carefree life or helping his injured brother. *Hurt/sick!Sam & disinterested/but still slightly protective!Dean* Set before the start of Season 10

1-shot. A confrontation with Sam leads Dean to recall another time in their lives when being a brother was more important than being angry. A surprising return of something also helps him see what he's doing now might be able to be changed. *Hurt/limp/worried!Sam & Angry/upset/still semi-protective!Dean* See note for more. Spoilers!

1-shot. For Sam, there were few traditions he enjoyed more than the one on the 4th of July & lighting fireworks with his brother. Here are three times when Sam didn't think he'd be able to only to be surprised at how far Dean would go to keep that tradition alive for him. *Upset/lonely/angsty!Sam & determined/helpful/big brother!Dean with a Crowley cameo.* May have some spoilers.

1-shot. Dean's having issues with a soulless Sam but after a fight and Sam storms out he soon finds himself having issues of another kind…with something wearing his brother's face. *Hurt/Dean & a slightly caring/protective!soulless Sam* Set in S6 after Caged Heat.

1-shot. Sam remembers the fallen on this Memorial Day in a way only a Winchester can but is still raw when it comes to remembering one fallen soul. *Upset/drunk/limp!Sam & a cameo by Dean.* Set at 09x23 Do You Believe in Miracles. Spoilers!

1-shot. Believing one thing was hard enough but when Sam learns the ultimate truth of what happened to his brother his reaction isn't what Dean expects. Sam's also not expecting his reaction to Dean's last words to him. *Grief-stricken/emotional/shocked!Sam & a still an* SPOILERS! Set after 09x23 Do You Believe in Miracles. See note.

Pre-series Teenchester. When someone looking for revenge on John shows up will Sam pay the ultimate price or can Dean find his brother in time? *Hurt/trapped/scared!Sam & Angry/protective big brother!Dean with some worried/stoic/stubborn!John also included.

1-shot. Despite all the hassles, Dean still remembers Sam's birthday. He has several surprises for Sam including one that is especially bittersweet. *Happy/worried/determined!Sam & Realistic/caring/big brother!Dean*

Missing scene from 9x19. Sam was obviously suffering from blood loss. What happened between Dean killing the vamp and the boys leaving Jody's cabin? Basically a chance for Dean to act like Sammy's big brother again. *Hurt!Sam & Worried/angsty/protective!Dean* Spoilers for 09x19 Alex Annie, Alexis Ann.

1-shot. Spoilers! After finding Sam hurt & in trouble, Dean deals with the threat only to find that it's brought back nightmares for Sam that neither Winchester wanted to face again. *Hurt/confused/guilty!Sam & Angry/concerned/Big brother!Dean* SPOILERS for 09x17 Mother's Helper.

Sam's coping with being freed from Gadreel but he's worried about Dean as well since he regrets letting his brother walk away. A call from an unexpected source sends Sam and Castiel rushing to a hospital in Iowa after Dean's beaten by demons. *Hurt/Limp!Dean & Worried/concerned/limp!Sam with some Castiel.