Dean and Cas were silent for a moment, not knowing how to respond to the newest revelation. Everyone expected Dean to be the one to react first, but surprisingly, it was Cas.

"What's the matter lovebirds," Crowley wondered, a sly smirk on his face. "A certain gold cat got your tongues?"

An angry look graced Castiel's face. In two quick strides, the trench coat wearing angel was at the desk and slamming the laptop shut. He turned on Gabriel and before the archangel could warn Cas that he would have to replace the laptop if he had broken it, he demanded, "What is the meaning of this Gabriel?"

"Don't blame him" Charlie cut in. "Really, this was my idea."

Cas stayed still, not turning to face her, but his eyes did dart over at her accusingly. "Explain," he said quietly.

"Angels couldn't go with us," she said, not making eye contact. "He's expecting that. But we needed real beef as security. Demons are powerful and Crowley is the king of hell after all. I don't like it either, but what other options do we have? He was just the logical choice."

"I don't give a shit about logic," Dean spoke up. He walked over to Charlie and placed a hand on our shoulder. "I care about you. I don't want to see you guys get mixed up with demons." He turned to Kevin. "And what he's done to you and to your mother…"

"Oh, I haven't forgotten about that," Kevin responded, a soft smile on his face. "I actually have a plan for that. Don't you worry." The prophet winked.

"Plan," Dean asked, confused.

"Never mind about that," Kevin replied.

"What do you mean never mind," Dean responded. "Tell me…"

"Look," Gabriel cut in. "We need to get a move on. If humans stay up here too long, their bodies will start to disintegrate like a bad vessel for an angel."

"Damn," Sam mumbled. "Seriously?"

The other humans were too stunned to respond. This was news to them.

"Well," Dean said, breaking the seconds of silence that followed Gabriel's unsettling revelation. "At least tell me you guys didn't promise any souls to that douchecepticon."

"Of course not," Gabriel answered. "But you're still not gonna like it."

"For the record," Sam piped up. "I was 100% against Crowley's demand. I think we could have found another way."

"Not in time," Gabriel said.

"What is it," Cas and Dean asked at the same time.

"You have to," Charlie said, and mumbled the rest unintelligibly, her face turning beet red.

"Have to what," Cas asked, bewildered. "I am sorry, but I could not make out what you said clearly enough. I think you jumbled your words."

Gabriel sighed. "She said that you have to perform in front of him and his Royal Court in hell."

"Perform," Dean asked, perplexed. "We aren't in a band or anything. What talent do we have that would be considered entertainment?"

"Well," Cas said with a shrug. "Little known fact about me, but I can actually sing." He looked thoughtful for a moment and smiled. "I'm actually quite partial to the Beatles."

Gabriel narrowed his eyes at Dean. "He wants you to perform," he said once again, putting lots of emphasis on the word perform. "As in, put on an adult performance."

One would only take one look at Dean and could tell there was an instant understanding in his eyes, albeit an understanding mixed with aversion. His nostrils flared as his breathing became deeper, even as he clenched his fists tightly.

"Well I don't think I'd be singing," Cas started. He looked confused for a second as he thought. "...The Windows on the Bus Go Down, Down, Down? Is that that popular children's song all the kids sing? I think I find myself quite capable to sing a song an adult could appreciate."

Dean looked at Cas and shook his head. "Damn it Cas," he whispered. "Crowley wants us to screw in front of him and a bunch of his minions and hellhounds and shit."

Cas looked stunned for a few seconds, skin flushed in embarrassment. "Oh."

Gabriel cleared his throat. "It doesn't have to be the two of you either. He said he'd settle for…" Gabriel looked away. "He said Dean and Zavid could fuck in front of them too if they couldn't find a way to defeat him."

"That sick son of a bitch," Dean said.

"I concur," Cas said. "No one else shall have sex with Dean but me. So I guess we'll have to defeat Zavid now. Though I have to admit, I hadn't imagined celebrating by consummating in front of Crowley and all those that serve him."

Dean looked flabbergasted. "We didn't agree to that. We don't have to…"

"Yes we do," Cas said, looking him in the eyes. "As far as deals go, it could have been much worse. We'll just have to pretend no one is there."

"But," Dean started. "I don't think that..."

"Besides," the angel interrupted. "When I'm with you intimately and we are looking each other in the eyes, no one else exists to me. The rest of the world always just melts away. There's you. There's me. There's nothing else."

Despite himself, Dean smiled. Cas always knew the right thing to say. "I'm not gonna exactly like our setting."

Cas frowned, running his hand through Dean's hair. "Neither will I, but once it's over with, we will leave and be done with the whole thing."

"Besides, think of it like this. Who else could say they had sex in hell in front of the king of it?" Dean laughed. "Oh, you say you had sex on the beach? And you had sex in a church? Well, my boyfriend Cas and I can one up you."

Sam rolled his eyes. "Aren't I usually the one to see the silver lining? Why is it when you do, you get creepy?"

Dean smiled and winked at his brother.

Suddenly, a doorbell rang. Everyone looked around in confusion, except Gabriel, who walked over to a door that hadn't been there just a moment before. Opening it wide, the room was filled with a bright white light that nearly blinded all the mortals in the room even as the angels looked on unaffected.

When the light disappeared a few seconds later, everyone blinked their eyes, taking in the new sight before them.

"Tessa," Dean asked. "Why are you here? What's going on?"

"Is someone dying," Sam asked.

"You will not take anyone," Cas demanded, his eyes squinted in determination.

Gabriel laughed, which visibly shook everyone else in the room except Tessa.

"Relax guys," Tessa said. "Gabriel called me here."

Charlie's eyes lit up in recognition. "Oh, she's the reaper that tried to reap Dean's soul. This is so freaking cool."

Tessa nodded.

"I get it," Kevin said. "We have to get back down to the mortal plane. We can't very well show up with two big blimps on Zavid's radar. Reapers are everywhere."

"So he won't be looking for one of those," Sam said aloud.

"She owed me a small favor," Gabriel explained. He walked over to Tessa and said in a low voice. "Please make sure Crowley isn't up to any foul play before leaving. If it looks suspicious… well, more suspicious than usual, get them out immediately."

Tessa nodded. "No problem Gabe. But I won't fight them. I cannot interfere."

"I know, I know… pesky reaper rules and all." Gabriel laughed, brushing hair out of Tessa's eyes. He kissed her softly on the lips. "I wouldn't want to put you at risk anyways."

Tessa smiled. "Been a long time Gabe."

Gabriel looked thoughtful for a moment. "When was it I seen you last?" The archangel snapped his fingers. "That's right… we were both there when they laid the first brick down for that big ass wall in China."

Tess smiled and laughed.

Dean cleared his throat. "Not that we aren't all really intrigued by this newly revealed reaper/angel romance, but we gotta kick this into high drive now." Without another second's hesitation, he walked over to the laptop on the desk and opened it, revealing Crowley's awaiting face on webcam.

"Well, took you long enough boys," Crowley said. His eyes landed on Tessa. "Well, if we don't have a reaper in the game now."

"I'm just going to be bringing them to you," Tessa explained. "That is all. So where are you?"

"Not so fast," Crowley said, bringing his eyes to land back on Dean and Cas. He grinned. "Do you agree to the terms boys?"

Dean looked down at his feet, mumbling, "Yes."

"I'm sorry," Crowley replied. "But speak up boy. I can't hear you."

Cas stood up, taking Dean's hands. "We agree," he said clearly. "But only if you, directly or indirectly, do no not harm Charlie or Kevin and do not side with Zavid. I want your word. Because I know you aren't anything if you aren't a man of your word."

"Of course, what do you take me for? I couldn't have it getting out that I renege on my deals now could I? I'd be out of business. " Crowley smiled, but shook his head. "But I want to hear it from Dean as well."

Dean slowly raised his head, looking at the screen to make eye contact with the king of hell. "Yes, I agree. Are you happy you son of a bitch?"

"So elated I'm walking on air," Crowley responded, a smile flashing upon his face, broader than before. He looked over at the reaper. "Meet me at Niagara Falls." He glanced at Castiel. "I believe you created it Castiel. Am I right?"

"Yes, I did. It was quite magnificent." Cas's eyes narrowed. "But why there?"

Crowley shrugged his shoulders. "No reason in particular. Believe it or not, I have never seen it." He smiled. "See you in a bit ginger." He turned his head a bit, locking eyes with Kevin across the room. He nodded. "Prophet."

The screen went black.

"I have to get back to work," Tessa said. "So let's make this quick."

Dean and Sam walked over to Charlie and Kevin, taking turns hugging them, each of them reminding them to be careful. Sam reached down by his boot and brought Ruby's knife. He grabbed Kevin's hand and placed the blade in his palm and closed his hand over it. "Keep this on you," Sam said. "And use it only if you need to. Until then, don't let them see it."

"You've kinda become like a sister to me," Dean said to Charlie, patting her on the back in a hug. "So you better come back alive."

Charlie smiled. "I wouldn't have it any other way."

Tessa walked up and gave them each a soft smile. "It's time," she said, reaching her hands out for Kevin and Charlie to grab on to.

Charlie and Kevin looked around the room nervously.

"Bye guys," Kevin said.

Charlie looked at them all. "See you guys soon."

They each took Tessa's hands.

"I'll make sure they're okay before I leave," Tessa said to Gabriel, before vanishing with Charlie and Kevin from Gabriel's heavenly office.