I actually really enjoyed this episode (and it kind of surprised me!) I enjoyed the writing, especially for the girls. I think it would have been easy to travel down the 'big hugs, all is forgiven and fixed now route', but no, it was done subtly with looks and hidden meaning, and what was unsaid. I really appreciated that.

I adored that dinner table scene - it was hilarious! And my head canon isn't ruined, I just can't see Dean roast a chicken with mashed potatoes and veggies (those were green beans, right?) And also, food also tastes way better, and is more enjoyable, when someone cooks it for you. So yeah, maybe I'm grasping at straws, but it's still intact.

And your speculation interests me...but it would be so boring if they gave us all the shivers with the Empty and Billie and then Sam just gets Dean out...lather, rinse repeat! I want that threat and fear of death back, and the only way to do that, is to mean it! So if they have to put someone in there, they have to stay there (I fear for Cas at this point!)

Great ep reaction, thank you!