The countdown continues.

[layne67]

'In My Time of Dying' is a very intense, highly awaited and anticipated premier of season 2 after the mother of a cliffhanger at the end of the season 1 finale. And Kripke delivered, and more. There are so many awesome scenes from this episode. I love that part where Sam and John argued, and Dean swayze'd the glass onto the floor, smashing it to pieces. I also like this scene which willowese has chosen for her number 8. But this scene? This scene breaks my heart.

This is when Dean flatlines. There's a flurry of activities among the medical staff during Sam's and John's argument, and Dean doubles up in pain and starts to flicker. Sam rushes off to Dean's room where he sees Dean being resuscitated.


All clear ... Charging ... Still no pulse ... Lets go again ...

Dean being defibrillated. Side note : See that perfect arch that Jensen executes? Man, he's so good at that. Reminds me of something else that has nothing to do with getting defibrillated.


And this is Sam watching Dean. That expression on his face totally breaks me. The agony, the despair. I think Sam at this time seriously thinks that this is when Dean's going to leave him. The way Sam twitches and jerks, looking on helplessly. I cry for him each time I watch this scene. Each and every time.


Spirit!Dean, looking at Sam before he looks at himself on the hospital bed. I think he's galvanized into action at the hurt on Sam's face more than at himself at death door. He's supposed to protect Sam from any hurt, and he does just that.


Jared did a great, great job here. One of his finest moments, and IMO better than the crying that he did after he shot Madison, and the dying scenes in 'Mystery Spot' and 'No Rest For The Wicked'. Love, love this.

Eight : Six

Caps from here and here.

Comments

[i-o-r-h-a-e-l.livejournal.com]

I'm amazed by the creativity shown by the SPN writing team. They could come up with something so heartbreaking like a dying Dean yet still have Dean around in the form of a spirit.

And the idea of him refusing to die but turning into an angry spirit has been boggling in my mind until now. Oh goodness. How he is tormented in the limbo. Has any rec for a fic about that?

By the way, where is my Ouija scene? :)

[layne67.livejournal.com]

There *points to icon*

And I have a feeling that is going to be your number one scene :))

I think I've read such fics somewhere but I don't think I saved it. It was such a depressing plot :/

[i-o-r-h-a-e-l.livejournal.com]

:)

I don't know if it's going to be my number one. Perhaps number two. :)

[layne67.livejournal.com]

I think I know what your number one is. And you're going to write me a domestic!J2 where they go grocery shopping if I'm right. Hee!

[i-o-r-h-a-e-l.livejournal.com]

What is my number one?

:D:D

You have to post it in private and show me later when the day comes to prove it right or wrong. Heheh.

I think I have to bet on your number one, too! And you're going to write me a very angsty Dean gen fic. ^__^

[layne67.livejournal.com]

Okay, I will! And you, too :DD

ps what if we email to each other now, but we don't open it until we've posted our number one scene?

[i-o-r-h-a-e-l.livejournal.com]

Deal!

I'll email you now. *bounces*

[layne67.livejournal.com]

Got it!

And remember, I want a fluffy J2, and they're going grocery shopping *rubs hands*

:DD

[i-o-r-h-a-e-l.livejournal.com]

I'm gonna be the winner this time.

*is really pretty sure of herself*

:D

[layne67.livejournal.com]

you're going to write me a very angsty Dean gen fic.

Can I write Jen angst instead? If you win *g*

[i-o-r-h-a-e-l.livejournal.com]

Ooh, all right! :)