Castiel had always known that his vessel Jimmy should go back to his family if he ever managed to help Sam and Dean save the world and defeat Lucifer but he'd never really believed they were going to win and he'd let himself fall in love with Claire the pretty brunette who stood next to him in tears.

It was hard to hold back the tears himself and it was ironic that she had been the one to make him fight harder because he loved her and she was worth saving the world for, she was worth fighting for. Only now it was all over and he had to do what he should have done right after they'd defeated Lucifer but instead he'd stayed much longer than he should have and now saying goodbye was more difficult.

"I'm so sorry Claire" he felt a lump in his throat but he has a wife and child and he has to go home to them"

"What about us?" Claire knew she was been selfish but she couldn't bear to lose Castiel

"It should never have happened and it's all my fault" Castiels face flooded with guilt. I'll always love you" Castiel cupped her chin and gently kissed her goodbye

"Take care of her" he said to Sam and Dean who stood nearby.

There was a brief flash of light and then confusion showed on his face.

"Where am I?"

"Jimmy?" Dean asked

Claire didn't need to hear the answer, she'd spent two years with Castiel and although he still looked like Castiel she could tell it wasn't her Cas anymore.

"It's ok Jimmy" Dean reassured him "Castiel helped us defeat Lucifer and now he's letting you go back to your family. I'll drive you to the bus station" then he looked back at Sam "Make sure she's ok"

Dean left with Jimmy and Sam walked over to Claire who was still sobbing

"What do I do now?" she gasped.

"What do you want to do? Sam asked

Claire remembered when Cas had asked her that same question and she'd chosen to stay with him and help him in what had seemed like a hopeless quest at the time.

"You'd think after what we all did that we'd be allowed some happiness" she complained.

"You know it doesn't work like that" Sam said

"Well it should. I just want to go back to the motel and sleep" she answered his earlier question

"Then what?" he asked "I mean I know it's been a lot quieter but there's still demons to hunt, if you still wanted. Dean and I think of you as family now, you're always welcome to tag along"

"Thanks" she answered "but right now I honestly don't know what I'm going to do"