Kayla had seen Dean walking across the street towards the park. She gave him a little time before heading in the direction herself. When she found him, he was sitting on a bench in front of the playground, Castiel was on the bench next to him. Dean looked up as she approached but didn't say anything.
"Hey."
He nodded. "I was just gonna tell Cas that even if I could go back and do this stupid witch gig all over again, I'd still make the same call."
She was a little relieved to hear that; he'd still save the town even though Sam used his powers to kill the demon. She sat down next to him.
"This city and these kids are still here because of us."
"You misunderstand me Dean. It's not like you think, I was praying you would chose to save the town. These people are all my father's creation, they are all works of art. And yet, the seal was still broken. We're one step closer to hell on Earth for all creation and that's literal. You of all people should appreciate what that means."
Dean glanced to Kayla and slid his hand over hers, a silent statement that he wasn't angry with her.
Castiel looked at them. "Can I tell you something? Neither of you can tell another soul."
Dean nodded. "Okay…"
"I'm not, a hammer, as you say. I have questions, I have doubts. I don't know what's right and what's wrong anymore, I don't even know if you passed or failed here. But in the coming months you will have more decisions to make. I don't envy the weight that's on your shoulders. I truly don't." He stood and started to walk away.
"Cas wait." She caught him by the arm as he passed but quickly let go of him. "Sorry."
"You put me on an unnecessary pedestal. We have the same creator."
"I know, sorry, I just…about that, I wanted to ask…"
He smiled softly to Kayla, it was the first time she'd seen him do it. "If you're going to ask about God, I can't answer your questions. It is called faith for a reason."
"But, I mean, he exists…or you wouldn't be here."
He nodded. "That's the idea. But you already knew that."
"It's still good to hear."
Castiel looked at her for a moment. "If you ever need anything, I'll be listening."
She smiled. "Thanks Cas."
Then he was gone.
Dean looked at Kayla, saw that look on her face. "You so have a thing for him."
"I do not." She defended.
"Yeah, you do." He smirked, his girl had a soft spot for an angel. But he got that. Angels actually being real, that was incredible and he understood her fascination. It was her other soft spot he was concerned about; the one for his brother. He figured it was about time to find out what really happened during those four months, but he wanted to hear it from Sam. He wanted some truth out of that kid.
