A couple of days later, Dean returned to Lebanon with his mom and Sam. They prepared the rooms for Cas and Alfie and Dean drove back to DC in his Impala.

Two days after he returned, Cas was released from the hospital. Dean and Alfie picked him up. The boys didn't have a lot of stuff, most of it was still in the bunker, but what they had was packed in the trunk of the Impala.

"I love your car, Dean," Cas said when they got to the car. Alfie nodded in agreement.

"It's pretty awesome if I say so."

When they were in the car, driving to Lebanon, Cas spoke again, "Did you talk with Charlie?"

"Yeah, her parents went crazy when they saw her. They kept apologizing and all. She told them about Jo and they couldn't believe she scored the president's daughter. They want to meet Jo and were really happy."

"I'm glad. Charlie deserves good things."

"Yeah. I think they decided to go to the same college, she and Jo. Can't be separated, I guess." He glanced at Cas.

While they were living in the bunker they didn't have a real, official school, but they would be allowed to take a test for everything they missed, so they could start the college in the fall like usual. It made Dean glad for the time they spent studying in the bunker.

"I still think it's hilarious that Ellen hired Bobby as her bodyguard."

Cas huffed a laugh, but cut it off quickly and glanced at Alfie, who was asleep in the backseat. "They make a good team. I believe they'll take care of the mess Dick left behind."

Dean agreed. "I'm glad there'll be a funeral. So many of them lost their lives and we had to leave them behind."

All people who lost their lives while fighting against Dick, including Ash would get a proper burial and service. Most of their bodies were found in Dick's private morgues, hidden from the world. Every MSO agent would be there to pay their last respects. "Burying our friend, we'll bury all our past struggles and start a new life." Charlie had said when they found out about it.

She was right, Dean thought. New lives were in front of them. They didn't have it easy for the last few months, but Dean was glad he met his new friends. He saved Jo and Charlie's numbers and emails, so they would stay in touch.

Dean also had Benny's number. While he was in DC he asked Bobby to find Benny. They went out for a coffee. Dean thanked him for saving him, because if he was honest, if it weren't for Benny, he would probably be dead.

Benny returned to his old dream and opened a tattoo shop. They maybe also spent most of the time talking about Cas and Benny's girlfriend Andrea, but nobody had to know that.

They stopped in front of the house and Sam and Mary got out to greet them. Cas slowly shook Alfie awake and they entered their new home for the first time.

They were all trying hard to learn sign language as best as they could, so Alfie wouldn't feel left out. Over the last few days, Dean started to think about him as another brother and he hoped Alfie would like living with them.

The boys quickly settled in Winchester's house. Alfie and Sam were already familiar with each other and Sam led him around the house to show him around.

Bobby gave Dean a key for the bunker and one day he and Cas would go there to pick their stuff, but for a while they didn't talk about it, enjoying the freedom. That place would surely bring back memories and Dean didn't want Cas to be reminded of the trauma he had endured. He knew Cas was strong, but he worried about him.

A few hours later, Mary called them for dinner. She asked Alfie and Cas how they liked the house and both of them beamed.

"You have a beautiful home, Mrs. Winchester. I'm really grateful you let us live here. It means a lot to both of us."

"Cas. First of all, if you're going to live here, you call me Mary. And secondly, of course we wanted you here. You boys saw a lot and your lives have been hard, but you're our family now. I'm happy to have you here. Alfie and Sam became great friends during bad times and it'd be terrible if they had to separate. And not to mention you and Dean. You fit perfectly and I'm glad you found each other." Mary said, leaving everyone at the table with wet eyes. While she was talking, Sam had been singing to Alfie. After a few seconds of silence, Alfie got up and hugged Mary, who seemed surprised, but quickly returned the hug. Cas' eyes were teary and he hid his face in Dean's neck.

Dean rubbed Cas' back and pressed a kiss on top of his head. Before Cas pulled away, Dean mouthed 'thank you' to Mary.

After dinner, Dean decided to take Cas out. When they were entering the car, Dean heard someone call him. Garth jogged toward them.

"Dean, it's good to see you," Garth said and pulled Dean into a hug.

Dean patted his back and Garth let go. "You too. This is Cas."

"Nice to meet you. Have you heard about Roman?" He asked them.

"Yeah. We were there, actually."

"Whoa, that's awesome. We have to catch up later. I'm in a hurry now."

Before he left Dean asked, "Hey, do you still wanna be a dentist?"

"Yeah, of course." Garth grinned and waved before he left, leaving Cas and Dean staring.

"I really thought the dentist thing was Dick related," Dean said and shrugged. "Whatever, let's go."

He drove them to a little hill where they had an excellent view of the whole town. Lebanon was a small place, so there weren't any riots and messes on the streets, but the bigger cities weren't completely cleaned yet nor were people calm and satisfied.

They sat on the hood of the Impala and stared at the town in front of them.

"I'm glad you're here," Dean said. He had his arm around Cas and he nuzzled his neck.

"Me too, Dean. I love you." Cas smiled as they locked their eyes.

"I love you too."

They shared a passionate, sweet kiss. Above them the sun started to disappear and night took over the sky.

It was unknown what the future held for them, but as they sat there, wrapped around each other, they could only hope for a better tomorrow.

~the end