Thank you so much for reading my work, for enjoying it, and for leaving such detailed feedback!

I'm glad you enjoyed this story as a good balance between physical and psychological difficulties as well as pleasures. Sam has quite a knack for manipulating Dean, you are quite right. And I was itching to let Sam play with needles, so I'm glad you had a good time. It's also good to know that some of the quotes for their funny-sad-twisted content. XD

I'll do my best to get more ESU posted before the half year mark. ;-)