A/n: Funny story. This chapter was originally just going to be like a paragraph long section of the next chapter but then Dean and Cas kinda took over again like they always seem to do.

~*~Last Week – Sunday Afternoon~*~

Sam couldn't remember being so giddy in so long. It had taken all his willpower not to continuously grin stupidly at Gabriel all through breakfast. When he had finally left to walk the rest of the way to the office, using Gabriel's umbrella, he was feeling better than he had in weeks. He had been so happy and animated once he got to work that he hadn't even been bothered by the massive pile of paperwork on his desk.

The work had actually gone really fast. So fast in fact that Sam almost missed the alarm to tell him it was time for lunch. It had been at that point that he realized almost every paper had been finished. He was more than ready for Monday!

"Yo, earth to Sam." Sam jerked up in surprise, coming back to the present as a hand waved in front of his face. He blushed brightly as he looked up to see his concerned big brother staring at him from across the booth, "You gonna order?" Sam squirmed awkwardly as Dean tapped the menu in Sam's hands. Sam swallowed thickly and looked to the side, noticing the waitress for the first time. When had she gotten there?

"Oh, s-sorry." He quickly apologized, it looked like she had been there for some time.

"It's alright, Sugarcube. Take your time." She gave him a sympathetic smile and he quickly rambled off the first healthy-looking item he could find on the menu. She nodded to them, took the menus, and left to fill their orders.

Sam took a calming breath and slumped back in his seat. He swallowed nervously as he looked across the booth at his brother and his partner Castiel. The two were off duty for lunch and had invited to take Sam out today. They were both looking at him funny and it took a moment to realize it was because he was grinning like an idiot and hadn't even noticed.

"What is with you today? You're acting like a complete dumbass." Dean stated lowly, his way of showing severe concern for Sam's mental health. Cas chuckled softly beside him and started to spread out his silverware.

"Dean, I am beginning to wonder as to why I keep you as my partner." Cas kidded softly as he looked over at a very confused Dean.

"Wha?" The lacking response simply made Cas close his eyes and shake his head.

"Your powers of deduction appear to be lacking." Cas took a sip of water and smiled at his partner, "Your brother is distracted because he has a date sometime soon."

"T-tonight actually." Sam added in shyly once Cas was done. The information made Dean's face glow with mischief.

"Oh really, Sammy?" There was a playful glint in Dean's eye at the news. He honestly thought his brother worked too much and didn't get laid nearly enough, "Who's the lucky victim?" The waitress chuckled softly as she walked up and passed out their food. She winked at Sam before heading off again.

"It's Gabriel." Sam said shyly, smiling softly as he poked his salad. He flinched slightly as he heard his brother gag violently on his coffee.

"What?!" It was no surprise to Dean that Sam liked guys. He just couldn't believe that Sam would like that one! "You picked that irritating pipsqueak?!" Dean snarled and carefully checked his tie over for coffee stains. Sam's smile faded slightly at his brother's outburst but Cas quickly swooped in and fixed the situation.

"Congratulations, Sam. I believe you two will be good for each other." The older detective smiled softly at Sam, encouragement and blessing in his gaze. Dean simply looked over and gaped at him in horror.

"Cas! Your bastard of a brother's like a decade older than Sammy! Plus, he's a pain in the ass!"

"Inside voice, Dean." Cas said calmly and patted Dean on the shoulder before starting to eat a fry, "And anyways, Gabriel's only like that to you." Dean fumed as Cas winked at Sam while the younger Winchester simply blinked at the two in confusion. It took a minute to remember that Gabriel would randomly prank Dean's baked goods. The tricks would span anywhere from excessive sugar to hot sauce to small toys. The memory had Sam chuckling softly.

"Sam, don't do it, you're too good for that jerk." Dean's voice was harsh and serious but Sam could spot the hidden truth in his brother's green eyes. Dean was happy that Sam was finally taking an interest in dating again, happy that Sam was happy.

"I'll keep that in mind. Thank you, Dean." Sam replied softly as he began to eat. His words sounded like they were a response to what Dean had said but he was actually replying to his brother's look and they both knew it.

~*~z~*~

Gabriel tiredly opened his front door and slipped into his shared home. He sighed tiredly as he slumped against his door. His honey-colored eyes slipped closed and he thunked his head back against the door. He gritted his teeth as he pressed a hand against his aching ribs.

Of all the stupid things he could have done today, he just had to agree to a date with Sammy Winchester. The kid was a mountain of a man and his hug had ignited the agony in Gabriel's already bruised ribs once again. It was hard enough to hide his issues from Cas, he didn't need Sam being nosy as well. He had to find a way to let the kid down easy, and soon.

"Luci, I brought you lunch!" Gabriel called out once he gathered up his composure again. He locked the door and carried the bag of take out into the living room. His shoulders slumped as he spotted his brother lounging on the couch reading a book, the room a complete mess.

"Welcome home, Brother." The older blond purred coolly as he looked up slightly from his book, "Have a good morning at work?"

"Yeah, it was wonderful." Gabriel was too tired to smile or even add enthusiasm to his voice. He just wanted to go lay down and sleep for a year but he had to get back to work.

"Smells good." Lucifer said as he sat up straight, moving his feet to the floor as Gabriel laid the bag of food on the coffee table. Gabriel sneered slightly at the mess everywhere, just something else for him to take care of when he got home.

"Enjoy. I gotta get back to work." Gabriel informed him as he turned to go but he was stopped by his older brother's hand clasping painfully around his wrist.

"No. Come share lunch with me, Gabriel." Gabriel let out a surprised squeak as he was viciously yanked down onto the seat next to his sibling, "It gets lonely being forced to stay in the house all day by court order. We never hang out anymore, Brother." Lucifer cooed softly, resting his chin atop of Gabriel's head and wrapping an arm around his shoulder.

Gabriel simply sighed tiredly and glared at the wall, questioning why he loved his brother as much as he did. He guessed it didn't matter. He could get through one lunch break. He just wished Lucifer would shut up.

~*~Chapter End~*~