Oh, WOW, this was fantastic, and so much more in every way than I ever expected, while at the same time being exactly what I wanted! I love the image of the photos hidden in the paperback, and Ruby's envy of ordinary life, paralleled with the pseudo-domesticity of "How was your trip?" The power of her blood vs. Dean's blood, Sam's obvious pain throughout and her wishing she could unzip his body life a meatsuit, her longing to be redeemable, and her hope that somehow he might be able to pull her along with him, it's all wonderful. You write beautifully. Thank you SO much for this, and I'm very curious who you are. :)