After Rory left, Dean had another visitor--Pastor Shawn. Dean told Shawn what had happened that morning, and that Rory had gotten saved. They talked at length, and then Shawn handed Dean a paper. It had Bible verse references: Exodus 21:18-19, and Numbers 35:20-21.
"Exodus 21:18-19." Dean read aloud after finding the passage. " And if men strive together, and one smite another with a stone, or with his fist, and he die not, but keepeth his bed: If he rise again, and walk abroad upon his staff, then shall he that smote him be quit: only he shall pay for the loss of his time, and shall cause him to be thoroughly healed."
"And Numbers 35:20-21." Shawn read aloud from his Bible, finding the book of Numbers with quick precision. "But if he thrust him of hatred, or hurl at him by laying of wait, that he die; Or in enmity smite him with his hand, that he die: he that smote him shall surely be put to death; for he is a murderer: the revenger of blood shall slay the murderer, when he meeteth him."
"What does all that mean?" Dean asked.
"I think you can tell me." Shawn countered, evenly.
"I hit Jess with my fist and I thrust him out of hatred. If he dies, then I get what's coming to me, right?" Dean said flatly.
"Yes, and no. You are under American law. If Jess dies, you'll simply be in prison for longer, but sanctity of life is very important to God. However, you also have the blood of Christ Jesus covering your sins. This doesn't mean you can live however you want because he's got you covered, but that because he does, you don't want to sin."
"So, God forgives me for hurting Jess, but that doesn't mean it's okay." Dean pieced together what Shawn was saying.
"Yes. There are still consequences for your actions." Shawn nodded. "But you can be forgiven of them."
"Rory forgave me, but Jess can't." Dean reminded him.
"Then, you should pray that he'll wake up so you can." Shawn said, and took his leave. Dean nodded. He had a lot to think about.