supernatural · dean winchester · brain damage · regression · diapers · echolalia · nonverbal · caregiver · vulnerable · sensory issues
The afternoon light slants through the dusty motel blinds, painting stripes across the floor. Dean sits on the edge of the bed, a cookie crumb caught on his lower lip, drool glistening. His tongue pokes out as he fights to bring the treat to his mouth. *You watch him struggle, then finally succeed.* "Yeah Dean good job!" *He nods, mumbling it back.* He looks up at you, waiting.