Very nicely done. Nifty idea, using the kaleidoscope as a symbol of change and loss throughout the Winchesters’ lives.

Favorite lines:

John thought that the staircase was one place they had dreadfully neglected in that aspect, and they should rectify this in the name of equality.

*g*

“Can’t you feel our world change?”

John looked at her and she drew his hand on her belly and he knew

Such a lovely moment.

The kaleidoscope got lost in the Fire.

Ow.

“Mom had one, too.”

They stayed quiet for a long time.

Oh, Winchesters. How aching that something so simple and pleasurable for a kid has to be so bittersweet.

The Apocalypse may be afoot, but he has Sam back and he has the hunt back (and he got laid too)

*g*

small designs so closely interwoven that in the half light they seem to move and twist like tiny serpents.

Great analogy.

His palms leave small prints on the dewed surface of the hood.

Good detail.

There will be no shift. No shift at all.

He’ll make sure of that.

He’ll certainly try. *nods*