"So how did your date work out, Sammy? As your big brother, I should be in on all the juicy details."

"When you share your 'details', I'll share mine," his sibling replied.

"Come on dude don't be like that. Gimme a little more to work with here. I won't snitch, scout's honor!"

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The grin on Dean's face was so idiotic that Sam couldn't avoid bursting into laughter, something which had eluded him for a long time.

The most Sam remembered managing was a watery smile. Their current situation left little to be optimistic about.

However, it had been an entertaining night out and he and Eileen had left each other on a high. Sam had to give his brother credit when he kept repeating that getting laid was good for the soul as well as the body.

:

"Fix me a coffee and I might just give you some pointers on how to relate to the fair sex, " Sam grinned.

"Oh! This I gotta hear. I don't want to dampen your enthusiasm, Sam, but you do know who's the expert."

"Nope. All I know is that you think you're the expert!"

"That's a low blow, Sammy. Let's see if you can back it up."

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As the brothers made their way to the kitchen, at least for now, Chuck, Amara and the fate of the universe could wait!