Sam was at a loss. He loved his brother dearly but sometimes, Dean can get on his last nerve. Like now. For the past few hours, Dean had been curled up on the couch, watching bad Lifetime movies. That was the last straw for Sam. He had never known his brother to ever watch a Lifetime movie.

Sam grabbed his jacket and Dean's keys and slipped out of the apartment. He took the Impala and went in search of Cas. He didn't have to search long. He saw Cas exit the corner store. He parked the car and walked across the street. It didn't take long for Sam to catch up to Cas.

"Hey Cas. I think we need to talk." he said as he laid a big hand on Cas' shoulder.

Cas jumped a mile and his heart skipped a beat when the hand landed on his shoulder. He readjusted his grip on his grocery bag as he looked up at Sam.

"Oh, hello Sam. It's been a while. How have you been?" he asked.

Sam stopped walking and turned Cas to face him. "Oh I'm fine. But that's not why I'm here. I'm here about Dean."

Cas bowed his head, feeling contrite and looked up at Sam.

"How is he?" Cas asked quietly.

"He's curled up on the couch, moping, and watching Lifetime movies. Of course, that was after he destroyed the living room and crying his eyes out all night long. So you tell me how he's doing." he said, crossing his arms across his massive chest and glared down at Cas.

Cas slumped his shoulders and almost lost his grip on the paper bag in his arms again. He wiped his hand down his face. He never intended to hurt Dean again and hearing that, well, it broke his heart.

"Sam, I never wanted to hurt Dean. I didn't think-"

"That's right, you didn't think. Do you have any idea how long he pined after you when you left? How long he hoped that you would come back to him?"

"I don't-"

"A year Cas. And a few months ago, he was finally getting back to himself. He was thinking about dating again and then you came along and fucked it all up."

"I'm sorry, I didn't-"

"You know what, Cas; just stay the hell away from Dean alright. He doesn't need you and if you ever come near him again, you'll have me to deal with." Sam stalked away and went back to the Impala, leaving Cas on the sidewalk, shocked and a bit afraid.