"I love the idea of a strong, independent person becoming vulnerable (albeit temporarily) and being forced to behave in a way that is contrary to their character; to accept help and sympathy."

You've exactly described why I love h/c too, especially Dean-centric ones! Thanks for the recs, there's a couple there I haven't read. And you write h/c so brilliantly, and usually with a good dollop of humour, too!