Smiling Sam...

[ash48]

Playing a round with gifs. :)

I was looking at this piece of footage recently (from 2.20 What Is...) and thought that the only time we really see Sam this happy and relaxed is in Dean's dream. Seems significant somehow.

Also, I adore this smile. His face lights up.

I'm sure this is deliberately made to look fake, or forced. Sam never seemed comfortable with Amelia's dad. Even at the end when they were sharing a "laugh". Or is that just me...

Comments

[ash48.livejournal.com]

You know how much I love your analyzing! Though the insomnia must drive you nuts. At least there is SPN to be talking about...

Essentially - yes. That's how I saw it too. I think the seeking approval is so important to Sam in this scene. It's probably in part so he can believe he CAN fit in. Amelia's dad (I really need to look up his name /o\) spotted that there was something different about him, so I imagine Sam would like to pass as "normal" to the outside world. I thought this scene was all about him not really pulling that off.

I totally buy Sam's desire for a normal life. Dean's too. I don't even mind them exploring that - I think it's an interesting issue, but I feel (atm) the show isn't sure how to resolve it. Even after all that happened with Amelia (and once again Sam admitting it wouldn't work), they are still dragging up Sam's need for normal.

The boys can't have normal while the show is running so they may as well move on and address it at the end of the series when they might actually be able to have a taste of a normal life (though I'd rather they settle down together and live in the bat cave).

Ooops - looks like I ranted a bit. I suspect there'll be much ranting to have after the next few eps...;) I'm ready!!

[womanofletters.livejournal.com]

Me too. Happy we're getting a new episode. Bring it on!