Dear Dean,

How are you and Sam? Have you hunted any cool monsters lately? I hope you are staying safe!

I am worried about Lex. He had a lot of nightmares when he stayed in my room. I think I know why now. He came to visit me for my birthday, and his dad caught him and took him out to the barn. Lex came back inside to say good bye, and his mouth was bleeding.

I think Mr. Luthor is hurting him. What should I do?

Sorry to bother you about this. I didn't know who to ask.

My mom is working on finding a way to ship mini pies. If you stay in some town for a little while, you should send me your address so I can give it to her and she can send you them.

Sincerely,

Clark Kent

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Clark,

Hunting's okay. Don't worry about us, either. Take care of yourself. I'll take care of Lex.

I'll send you an address soon. Thank your mom in advance.

Dean

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Luthor,

I got a letter from Clark. He's real worried about you after you visited for his birthday. Everything alright with your dad?

I've been thinking—how sure are you your dad is completely human? He was there with you during the meteor shower; he could have been mutated. Did he get worse after that day? It might be our kind of gig.

We'd be happy to look into it if you think there's anything to it. I don't care if he is your old man, that bastard doesn't have the right to do that to you. Clark told me about the nightmares, too. It's rare, but nightmares can be a sign of paranormal activity—ever notice any flickering lights when your father is around, or sulfuric smells? Be safe out there.

Dean

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Dean,

Everything is fine with my father. Clark is being overdramatic, as per his usual.

Don't get any bright ideas about hunting my father. He will kill you.

Take care,

Lex

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CLARK KENT,

What do you think you're doing? Dean says you wrote to him about my father. You had no right to do that. Stay out of it.

I thought I could trust you to keep your mouth shut. I guess I was wrong.

Lex

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Dear Lex,

I'm so sorry! I didn't mean to break your trust, you didn't say you wanted me to keep it a secret.

I promise I won't tell anyone anymore. You can trust me, I swear! You're the best big brother in the whole world and also the smartest and you've always been nice to me, and I'm so so so so so sorry. I'll give you whatever you want if you forgive me.

Love,

Clark Kent

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Dear Lex,

I am writing to you because Clark was crying after your last letter arrived, but he refused to tell me why. He only told me what happened when I found your letter hidden in his room.

Clark was trying to help you, and your cruelty was uncalled for. You know how sensitive he is. You were absolutely out of line. You're still welcome on the farm over your next break from school, but you owe me an extra ten hours of farm work for the way you spoke to Clark, and another ten because it made him cry. Expect it to be very hard work.

Now, I want you to be honest with me: is everything alright with your father?

Hope you're okay,

Uncle Jon

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Dear Uncle Jon,

My deepest apologies for losing my temper with Clark. I'll be there the day after Christmas to start the chores, though I don't expect you to house or feed me until I've completed the twenty hours, or even after.

Everything is fine with my father. I had a bad dream the last time I stayed with you, and I think Clark got spooked.

Sincerely,

Lex Luthor

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Dear Clark,

I'm so sorry I got upset with you. I know you were just trying to help. I'm not angry anymore, and I hope you'll forgive me. You're the best little brother in the world, and I do trust you.

Don't let Dean hear you say I'm the best.

Your brother,

Lex Luthor

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Dear Lex,

Of course I forgive you! And my dad says to tell you, don't be silly, you can still stay on the farm while you do your extra chores. Also, you don't have to wait until the day after Christmas. You can spend Christmas day with us if you want.

You ARE the best big brother. So there!

My mom says she's going to send some mini pies to your apartment at Princeton.

Love,

Clark Kent

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Dear Dean,

I'm really really sorry to bug you with this again, but I still think Lex is lying about things being okay with his dad. I don't want Mr. Luthor to hurt him anymore.

Please don't write to him and tell him I talked to you again. He got really mad at me the last time.

Sincerely,

Clark Kent

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Clark,

I'm not going to lie to you. I think you're right about Mr. Luthor. But I don't think there's anything we can do. If Lex wants us to stay out of it, we have to respect that. He's an adult.

Lex is off at college now, so he's not spending a lot of time around his father. If he can spend his breaks on the farm, that should help even more. Sam and I are always keeping tabs on you guys, so we'll be around if anything comes up in the news.

You're a good brother, Clark. Never change.

Dean

P.S. Luthor got mad at you for writing to me? Do I need to pound him?