I read it all in one gulp last night, and now I have to go back and read it properly and leave thought-out feedback because it was awesome and made my heart clench and do funny things in my chest while I was reading it. I've already plugged it to a few people on my flist, too.

Sam does have to forgive himself, but I think that right now he's convinced he doesn't deserve forgiveness. I figure Dean's forgiveness will be a good starting point for him. *crosses fingers*