Gabriel winked, content to drape himself over Sam in the warm sunlight. Easily the best body pillow ever. Quiet, uncomplaining and happy to let him stay right where he was. "Mine never went up in smoke - not really. Most of the time family was good enough to make sure I didn't stay sane for too long."

He rested his cheek on Sam's chest, listening to the steady thrum of his heart. "They've been fighting for as long as I can remember."