Jared’s never been good with crying women, much less crying mom-age women. He puts his hand on her shoulder and she falls in against him.

That sounds so Jared-like. Even if she hurt Jensen, he doesn't want to see her unhappy.

Somehow, I'm glad that Jen's parents are feeling guilty. Not because I wish them pain, but their relationship with Jensen seems more salvageable that way. They're prepared to make an effort and they've acted okay towards Jared. May I take a guess as to why Alan can't look his son in the eye? I think it's part uncomfortableness from him being gay, but it's probably mostly guilt. He feels like he failed Jensen somehow, failed to do something that would have made him straight.
Anyway, it's better than hatred, revulsion and disownment. I don't have to hate Jensen's parents that way.

Thanks for the update. Again, I absolutely love this verse.