"Yeah, definitely." He smiled at her and the kiss. The visit had gone so well, he couldn't stop smiling. It had been ages since he'd felt this good. "Thanks again, Ellen. For everything."

"Tell Bobby and Dean hi for me, okay?"

He slung his arm around Gabe's shoulders again. He could finally think about the future and family without fear or dread. He was happy... anticipating... largely due to the man standing beside him.