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Supernatural 1x09 - "The Journey Home" aka "Home"
I watched SPN and OH BOY!
Dude! I was kinda expecting a lot of that episode, angst wise and family wise and it so delivered!
But first, I have to wonder what exactly is the line not to cross for the brothers - belief wise. So okay, their lives are all about the paranormal. Their mother was killed by an evil thing. They kill evil things for a living - well, they're not paid but whatever. In the course of the season they fought against evil spirits, bugs from hell, scary beasts, shapeshifter, Blo- I mean, She Who Shall Not Be Named. Even Once. You name it, they fought it. They also believe in the power of talismans and other mystical objects. So it stands to reason to think that, you know, they happen to believe in all of this. The paranormal is just routine for them - yeah same ole same ole. Except they apparently have double standards because of course Sam would be afraid to talk about his visions because he wouldn't be believed.
I'm not surprised per se but it's always something that irks me a bit. It also reminds me of an episode of Lois & Clark where the Kents were doubting the reality of alternate universe or time travel - or whatever else - because it was "science-fiction" and I was like "You're talking to the son you adopted after his spaceshift crashed on Earth, which you know, makes him an ALIEN. How much more sci-fi can you get? And if he exists, why wouldn't the rest be true as well?"
And I digress but I just never understand where those characters draw the lines. "I believe in people who die and come back from the dead to kill other people with their brand new magical powers - but I don't believe you can have premonitions in your dreams because that is just crazy." Right. I guess it's better to think of fighting the paranormal than being part of it. Also, considering Dean didn't want to go, it was better not to believe Sam at all.
Anyway, this was such a minor detail that I don't even know why I'm rambling about it *blink* Because true enough, I have more interesting things to talk about like WOOBIE!DEAN.
That episode was - yeah, almost too good to be true. Dean was so upset during most of it, so sad, so worried and anxious that just - I had to rewind several scenes over and over again. It took me more than 42 minutes to watch "The Journey Home" *nods*
I couldn't get enough of seeing Dean in that state. He really broke my heart in that episode. Much more than Sam did. Thing is, to me, Sam... seemed almost detached. He was touched, sure, but not the extent of his brother and I was completely focused on Dean. It's also as if Sam kept an almost intellectual interest in everything that was happening while Dean was all for the emotional. And it's more logical since Sam had no recollection of the night or the life they had before, period. Dean had to deal with everything he'd lost without the detachment Sam could have because he remembered. And dude, he looked so scared and lost *happy sigh*
He looked lost right from the start when Sam told him they needed to go back to Kansas, which boded well for the rest of the episode because if he looked so upset just at the mere thought of going back? I couldn't imagine what it would be once he would be there. And indeed it was good *glassy eyes*
It also gave me my Favourite Scene of the whole episode - and maybe of the whole season so far - namely Dean's Phone Call scene. Oh God! It was already fantastic in the preview but faced with the reality of it? It was nothing! His face, his voice! The way it breaks as he tries not to breakdown, the way he swallows as he tries not to cry - that was such a GREAT MOMENT! And btw, JA pulled it off wonderfully, wow. It was also interesting how he made sure Sam wasn't following or seeing him. But anyway that scene was plain beautiful. And when I say I love a) Dean's vulnerability and b) the relationship between Dean and his father? That scene was like the epitome of my love for those two aspects of the show. Thank you SPN writers, thank you! *loves*
Another scene which broke my heart is when he saw his mom. Just imagine what he felt right this instant! Though as much as I loved the moment he recognised and called her, I think what moved me even more, what I found even more powerful was - ironically as there's no sound at that precise moment - when Mary left and you can see Dean mouthing "mom"... that was so sad!
I don't know whether I was surprised or not to see mommy!Winchester. I mean, I think I wasn't exactly expecting her but her presence didn't surprise me, if it makes sense. Now though, daddy!Winchester? I hadn't seen that one coming! I really thought we wouldn't see Jeffrey Dean Morgan before, like, the season finale or something - so seeing him was a wtf-wow moment :-)
When Missouri wondered why with Sam's powerful abilities he'd completely missed his father's presence, I knew the answer to that one. Well apart from the fact that it had to serve the plot, of course. So why? Because he's not Dean! Dean would have known somehow. It's like Sam is mommy's boy and Dean is daddy's. Which is why I feel kinda mean towards John because Dean needed him and he was right here - except not because he stayed hidden the whole time and he made my guy cry!Thank you, daddy!Winchester, I'll be forever grateful.
I mean, sure I loved seeing John in Missouri's house - somehow he did answer Dean's call but at the same time, that's not exactly going to help Dean, is it? I mean, he didn't call his dad to get sooper sekrit guidance from him. No, Dean called cause he needed his dad by his side and he even begged and seriously, I hope that message will haunt John for a long time to come. I do get that he has his Reasons not to tell the boys he was there - again, apart from serving the plot - but still...
And wait, speaking of the parents. Wonder what Mary is sorry for. I mean, it wasn't a sorry meant for both her children, it was clearly for Sam, so what for? Did she have powers of her own and she's sorry because she passed them on Sam and she knows it's the reason why Big Bad Thing was after him - well, he was definitely looming over Sam's crib so one has to wonder what the hell he wanted, right? - and incidentally it's also the reason why they all lost their lives - her more than the rest of them, but you know what I mean. I mean, why did she apologise exactly? What did she did or didn't do that might have resulted in all this mess. Or is it something else entirely? Yeah I know, I just have to wait and see *g*
Some Other Stuff now:
The scene in the kid's bedroom at the beginning of the episode freaked me out so much! Talk about seeing your worst nightmare becoming reality. I was riveted to the screen - scared shitless - as the closet door slowly oh so fucking slowly opened, with creaking noise or else it's no fun. Yes, that was effective. It stopped scaring me as soon as we saw what was inside but the minutes that preceded? Were bad! *shudder*
Why is everyone always picking on Dean, why? First Mr Storyteller in "Bugs" now Mrs Psychic? Stop being mean to my guy! *looks stern* Though Missouri cracked me up so okay, she can stay *g*
Speaking of Missouri picking on Dean and all. I loved Dean's face when Sam talked about them paying for the damage and loved it even more - and laughed my ass off, alright - after Missouri "volunteered" Dean for cleaning the mess and the whole "Don't cuss at me" and Dean's reaction to it. Dude, that guy has the best facial expressions ever!
How cool was that when Sam pulled a daddy!Winchester on the kid! "Take your brother outside as fast as you can. Go!" Really cool.
And now - because I might have developped a certain addiction to capping *cough* - a little picspam. And when I say "little" I'm kinda not being honest with you.
Let's start with The Angst.
Dean isn't thrilled about going back home - he sworn to himself he wouldn't ever go back there and now he doesn't have a choice. Poor sweetie *hugs*
And this is when he sees his mother.
Don't you want to hug him and never let go?
Next! My Favourite Scene.
Dad, I know I've let you messages before, I don't even know if you get 'em.
I'm with Sam and we're in Lawrence and there's something at our old house.
I dont know if it's the same thing that killed mom or not but -
I don't know what to do so, whatever you're doing if you could get here?
Please.
I need your help, Dad.
The best thing in those quotes? Is that they come straight from the episode. And it's too bad you can't hear Dean's voice at this moment because it would break your heart!
Lastly, a bit of fun - dialogue from the episode as well.
Dean: *sitting*
Missouri: Boy you put your foot on my coffee table and I'll whack you with a spoon.
Dean: I didn't do anything
Missouri: Well, you were thinking about it.
Sam: Hee Dean is going to be spanked!
Sam: FUN!
And okay so the last two lines don't really come from "The Journey Home", I kinda added them but I'm sure that's exactly what Sam was thinking!
Dude. I'm a happy fangirl *beams*
Now the episode I'm impatiently waiting for is "Faith" though is it true it'll air in January? Though wait, I think I'll love "Asylum" as well *nods to self*
Dude! I was kinda expecting a lot of that episode, angst wise and family wise and it so delivered!
But first, I have to wonder what exactly is the line not to cross for the brothers - belief wise. So okay, their lives are all about the paranormal. Their mother was killed by an evil thing. They kill evil things for a living - well, they're not paid but whatever. In the course of the season they fought against evil spirits, bugs from hell, scary beasts, shapeshifter, Blo- I mean, She Who Shall Not Be Named. Even Once. You name it, they fought it. They also believe in the power of talismans and other mystical objects. So it stands to reason to think that, you know, they happen to believe in all of this. The paranormal is just routine for them - yeah same ole same ole. Except they apparently have double standards because of course Sam would be afraid to talk about his visions because he wouldn't be believed.
I'm not surprised per se but it's always something that irks me a bit. It also reminds me of an episode of Lois & Clark where the Kents were doubting the reality of alternate universe or time travel - or whatever else - because it was "science-fiction" and I was like "You're talking to the son you adopted after his spaceshift crashed on Earth, which you know, makes him an ALIEN. How much more sci-fi can you get? And if he exists, why wouldn't the rest be true as well?"
And I digress but I just never understand where those characters draw the lines. "I believe in people who die and come back from the dead to kill other people with their brand new magical powers - but I don't believe you can have premonitions in your dreams because that is just crazy." Right. I guess it's better to think of fighting the paranormal than being part of it. Also, considering Dean didn't want to go, it was better not to believe Sam at all.
Anyway, this was such a minor detail that I don't even know why I'm rambling about it *blink* Because true enough, I have more interesting things to talk about like WOOBIE!DEAN.
That episode was - yeah, almost too good to be true. Dean was so upset during most of it, so sad, so worried and anxious that just - I had to rewind several scenes over and over again. It took me more than 42 minutes to watch "The Journey Home" *nods*
I couldn't get enough of seeing Dean in that state. He really broke my heart in that episode. Much more than Sam did. Thing is, to me, Sam... seemed almost detached. He was touched, sure, but not the extent of his brother and I was completely focused on Dean. It's also as if Sam kept an almost intellectual interest in everything that was happening while Dean was all for the emotional. And it's more logical since Sam had no recollection of the night or the life they had before, period. Dean had to deal with everything he'd lost without the detachment Sam could have because he remembered. And dude, he looked so scared and lost *happy sigh*
He looked lost right from the start when Sam told him they needed to go back to Kansas, which boded well for the rest of the episode because if he looked so upset just at the mere thought of going back? I couldn't imagine what it would be once he would be there. And indeed it was good *glassy eyes*
It also gave me my Favourite Scene of the whole episode - and maybe of the whole season so far - namely Dean's Phone Call scene. Oh God! It was already fantastic in the preview but faced with the reality of it? It was nothing! His face, his voice! The way it breaks as he tries not to breakdown, the way he swallows as he tries not to cry - that was such a GREAT MOMENT! And btw, JA pulled it off wonderfully, wow. It was also interesting how he made sure Sam wasn't following or seeing him. But anyway that scene was plain beautiful. And when I say I love a) Dean's vulnerability and b) the relationship between Dean and his father? That scene was like the epitome of my love for those two aspects of the show. Thank you SPN writers, thank you! *loves*
Another scene which broke my heart is when he saw his mom. Just imagine what he felt right this instant! Though as much as I loved the moment he recognised and called her, I think what moved me even more, what I found even more powerful was - ironically as there's no sound at that precise moment - when Mary left and you can see Dean mouthing "mom"... that was so sad!
I don't know whether I was surprised or not to see mommy!Winchester. I mean, I think I wasn't exactly expecting her but her presence didn't surprise me, if it makes sense. Now though, daddy!Winchester? I hadn't seen that one coming! I really thought we wouldn't see Jeffrey Dean Morgan before, like, the season finale or something - so seeing him was a wtf-wow moment :-)
When Missouri wondered why with Sam's powerful abilities he'd completely missed his father's presence, I knew the answer to that one. Well apart from the fact that it had to serve the plot, of course. So why? Because he's not Dean! Dean would have known somehow. It's like Sam is mommy's boy and Dean is daddy's. Which is why I feel kinda mean towards John because Dean needed him and he was right here - except not because he stayed hidden the whole time and he made my guy cry!
I mean, sure I loved seeing John in Missouri's house - somehow he did answer Dean's call but at the same time, that's not exactly going to help Dean, is it? I mean, he didn't call his dad to get sooper sekrit guidance from him. No, Dean called cause he needed his dad by his side and he even begged and seriously, I hope that message will haunt John for a long time to come. I do get that he has his Reasons not to tell the boys he was there - again, apart from serving the plot - but still...
And wait, speaking of the parents. Wonder what Mary is sorry for. I mean, it wasn't a sorry meant for both her children, it was clearly for Sam, so what for? Did she have powers of her own and she's sorry because she passed them on Sam and she knows it's the reason why Big Bad Thing was after him - well, he was definitely looming over Sam's crib so one has to wonder what the hell he wanted, right? - and incidentally it's also the reason why they all lost their lives - her more than the rest of them, but you know what I mean. I mean, why did she apologise exactly? What did she did or didn't do that might have resulted in all this mess. Or is it something else entirely? Yeah I know, I just have to wait and see *g*
Some Other Stuff now:
And now - because I might have developped a certain addiction to capping *cough* - a little picspam. And when I say "little" I'm kinda not being honest with you.
Let's start with The Angst.
Dean isn't thrilled about going back home - he sworn to himself he wouldn't ever go back there and now he doesn't have a choice. Poor sweetie *hugs*
And this is when he sees his mother.
Don't you want to hug him and never let go?
Next! My Favourite Scene.
Dad, I know I've let you messages before, I don't even know if you get 'em.
I'm with Sam and we're in Lawrence and there's something at our old house.
I dont know if it's the same thing that killed mom or not but -
I don't know what to do so, whatever you're doing if you could get here?
Please.
I need your help, Dad.
The best thing in those quotes? Is that they come straight from the episode. And it's too bad you can't hear Dean's voice at this moment because it would break your heart!
Lastly, a bit of fun - dialogue from the episode as well.
Dean: *sitting*
Missouri: Boy you put your foot on my coffee table and I'll whack you with a spoon.
Dean: I didn't do anything
Missouri: Well, you were thinking about it.
Sam: Hee Dean is going to be spanked!
Sam: FUN!
And okay so the last two lines don't really come from "The Journey Home", I kinda added them but I'm sure that's exactly what Sam was thinking!
Dude. I'm a happy fangirl *beams*
Now the episode I'm impatiently waiting for is "Faith" though is it true it'll air in January? Though wait, I think I'll love "Asylum" as well *nods to self*