Out of the corner of my eye I could see Cas throwing curious looks my way. Although I was sure he was dying to ask where we were off to in the middle of the night he didn't, and as the miles passed our destination became clear. I was headed to Bay Village, Ohio, or what had been my home at least. I knew it wouldn't make much sense to him about why I had to see this place one last time before doomsday, more importantly one last visit to my daughters grave, but to me it just felt like the right thing to do. The only thing I could think to do, considering I knew trying to sleep tonight was pointless. We weren't on the road long before Castiel was fast asleep. By the time I pulled into my old driveway the early birds were already chirping loudly and the sun was just starting to rise.

I shut the car off and followed the cobblestone path around the side to the gate that led to the backyard. I hadn't been here since that afternoon I'd left to pick Kat up from her grandparents. The thought of returning to an empty home was heartbreaking so the Winchesters had booked a couple of hotel rooms. They were busy making it look as though my family's death had been caused by some freak electrical wiring accident, causing the house to burn entirely to the ground. Little did anyone else know that all the bodies had been salted and burned, just to be safe I'd been told. Not that I'd been there, gone or not the thought of seeing my baby girl burning wasn't something I wished to witness.

Sighing I took a seat on the back steps, and though being back here hurt it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be, more bittersweet. As the memories flooded back I could see Kat at play in the little clubhouse, her princess castle as she called it, and it seemed her giggling filled the air once again. My eyes locked on the lonely maple tree and a single tear brimmed over and trailed down my cheek. Sam had spread her ashes around that tree and despite my burdened heart I smiled. Hearing the gate close I turned just as Cas came into sight. I glanced back one last time at that tree.

"See you soon sweetie."

I didn't notice the tears in Cas's eyes at my words as I made my way to his side. Linking my arm through his we made our way back to the front of the house. Letting go of his arm I walked up the steps and slipped a letter through the mail slot in the front door. If today wasn't the last for all of us I was ready to turn ownership of this place over to my old neighbor, Ms. Fry. By the looks of it she'd taken good care of the ranch-style house since my departure six months ago. If today wasn't the day I was set to meet my maker it was at least a day for new beginnings. This place was part of my old life and the memories made here with my daughter I'd always have, no matter where I chose to call home.

Cas's cell phone chirped and he quickly retrieved it from his pocket.

"Mhmm. Okay. Have you found him? Fine, we're on our way."

"What's going on?"

It wasn't hard to tell by the look on his face it wasn't great news. The look he tossed me over the roof of the car before we jumped back in wasn't much better.

"Sam said yes."

Well I knew that was coming, but already? The clock in the car flashed 8:43 AM. Well wherever we were headed better be close, if not I wasn't stopping for a speeding ticket. Cas filled me in on what Bobby had informed him when he called. Sam had gone AWOL shortly after agreeing to be Lucifer's vessel and they'd just found out where he was. It was on at high-noon and we were at least a good five hours away. Black tire marks marred the driveway as I floored it. There was no way in hell we were going to be late.

Ten minutes out Cas finally broke the silence.

"Do you have any regrets?"

"Not anymore."

He looked at me, his eyes asking me to elaborate.

"The stop earlier."

He nodded.

After a few minutes of silent thinking I had something to add to my answer.

"I guess everyone has regrets. The only regret I have would be spending more time with Kat, and there's nothing I can do about that now. I've always tried to live life in a way that I wouldn't have any regrets. I've followed my heart and you really can't go wrong there."

"Do you regret us?"

My head would have told him yes. Bobby stood by the back of his car waiting for us. I pulled up behind his car, shut the car off and turned to Cas.

"No."

He didn't look as though he believed me, perhaps it was the long pause before answering. I knew he didn't understand people, let alone emotions, well enough to fully comprehend everything I'd been thinking during that pause. Exiting the car he came around to my side and took my hand in his.

"I love you Bree." he said after brushing his lips over mine softly.

"Don't."

"Why not? You're the one who gave me this long speech about how great being human was because you're able to feel. Now that I do you expect me to just ignore it?"

Blinking back tears I shook my head from side to side.

"You don't get it. It doesn't matter either way. Either we all die or we don't... and if we don't then you'll eventually return where you're meant to be. Then you won't feel anything..."

I choked back a sob refusing to break down in front of him. Everything I'd always wanted, everything I'd always feared was now coming to a head and there was nothing I could do to stop it.

"Then where does that leave me, huh? Here, still feeling this... without you. I'd rather die given a choice."

From the look on his face if I'd have smacked him instead I wouldn't have hurt him half as bad. I couldn't help myself. My heart was breaking, and I was scared and angry. Better to push him away now than risk getting any closer and have it hurt that much more.

"Whatever happens I'll never forget. I love you Bree. No regrets...remember?" pressing his forehead against mine.

When I opened my eyes he was following Bobby down the dirt path that lead into the cemetery.

What happened next seemed to fly by in the blink of an eye. After jogging to catch up to Castiel and Bobby we'd found Dean being beaten by Lucifer. It was eerie looking at Sam's face and knowing he was in there somewhere totally aware of what was going on. I was still trying to come to grips with that and all I remember was Cas exploding and watching Bobby's limp body fall to the ground.

Having just witnessed Lucifer kill Castiel and Bobby with no qualms I was suddenly forced into action. Dean lay slumped against the Impala and I feared if Lucifer didn't turn and with a simple flick of his wrist add him to the death toll he'd soon be unconscious. Casting my eyes upward I took a deep breath.

Oh Lord please give me the strength...

"Trying to prove how badass you are?" I said planting my feet firmly between Lucifer and Dean.

It was hard looking into Sam's eyes knowing it wasn't him I was speaking to. Harder yet was not knowing whether Sam had already lost the inner battle, or was waiting for his moment to strike. His left eyebrow arched as he gave me a curious once over. Then making his hand into a gun, as little boys playing cops and robbers often did, he cocked his thumb back wearing a Cheshire grin.

"Really now? You're going to kill an unarmed woman? More of a cowards move I'd say. Especially considering the fact I'm not here to hurt you, but that's only because I'd be hurting Sam as well."

I smirked raising my arms giving him a better target. "Go ahead. You'd be doing me a favor."

Castiel and Bobby both already dead it wouldn't be much longer before he tired of playing with Dean like a cat's mouse and finished the job. Either way it didn't look as though Sam would be coming out of it, for all I knew Lucifer planned on wearing him as a meat suit for his entire reign over mankind.

"Bang!"

When nothing happened his smile faded, and he looked as confused as I felt.

"Shooting blanks there Lucy? Guess Dean was partly right, some angels are junk less."

Rage contorted his face, and then he blinked several times. "Bree."

"Sam..."

The strain in his voice proved it'd been some fight gaining control, and it still was. What I was still lost about was it hadn't been Sam who'd fired the kiddy gun straight at my heart and nothing... Lucifer didn't miss, I knew that much. But I also knew the window of opportunity for Sam was short so I stepped aside and let him talk to his brother. I'd walked around to the backside of the Impala before my legs gave away underneath me. The brothers voices hummed in what seemed some for off place as I sat staring at what was left of Cas. The sight turning my stomach I grabbed onto the trunk of the car and pulled myself to my feet. Glancing over I saw that Michael had returned. Sam and he walked circles like tigers ready to pounce. My mind not able to take anymore in their words were lost. In one swift movement Sam grabbed Michael, and Michaels scream could be heard as they plummeted down the gaping hole in the ground, and then the hole was gone. Dean crawled towards where the hole had been and picked up the four horsemen's rings. The only proof that what we'd just witnessed hadn't been a fabrication of our imaginations.