Dean can be in love and just not willing to admit anything beyond bendiness.

But Show a) admitted that Dean was in love with Cassie, and hasn't actually done the work with Lisa. She's been pretty clearly shown as the ideal of domesticity. I don't doubt they might take the shortcut and make that equal true love. I still reserve the right to think it creepy, because of said work undone.

Just as long as it's not twoo wuv. I'm willing to accept it was love with Cassie, that Sam might have fallen in love with Madison with more time, that Sarah could have turned into something real, but for some reason, I'm totally skeptical about Lisa. Just too pat.

Oh, me too. I think because they showed him there, though, they're going to have to show him leaving, although Show has not always followed the rules of storytelling before (Hi, we're suddenly on an airplane).

I think for him admitting that when he thought of himself as settled down with a family, it would be with her is a lot different than the *reality* of being settled down with her, especially in these circumstances. I think in whatever brief fantasies he may have entertained previously, Sam was also settled somewhere, or at least happy doing something meaningful to him. This is far, far different.

I in no way believe Dean is in love with Lisa or family life, or views Ben as anything more than the kind of kid he might have had, once upon a time. I think he's in his own hell, and even though I'm just basing it on an expression and the whiskey with dinner, I'm sticking with it.

I think he's in his own hell, and even though I'm just basing it on an expression and the whiskey with dinner, I'm sticking with it.

What the lady said.

I in no way believe Dean is in love with Lisa or family life, or views Ben as anything more than the kind of kid he might have had, once upon a time. I think he's in his own hell, and even though I'm just basing it on an expression and the whiskey with dinner, I'm sticking with it.

This is a story I want to see play out. I'll be thrilled if show takes me there.

::waits for Perkins or Ailleann to say "What lady?!"::

I will lose a lot of tooth enamel and much good will if Ben and Lisa are fridged, though, for sure.

Bingo.

Also, part of me wants Lisa to have done a little research and investigating of the occult since the last time Dean wandered into her life. Not have become a full-on hunter, but someone who has some handy reference books, a couple extra boxes of salt, and maybe a few bottles of holy water tucked away in the pantry.

Ohhh, I like the way Jilli thinks.

Hello - I skipped a zillion posts. The only Meara I have is that Amy is so a lady no matter what Perkins or Ailleann say.

Hey, you're a lady! Mostly.

::runs away::

I hope that many of the people that Sam and Dean have crossed paths with have done something like that, but especially her. Also Andrea Barr. It's about your kids, man.

Okay, next round coming up...

Season 3, Round 2, Bracket #1/2:

Sam: Yeah, because I've been following you around my entire life. I mean, I've been looking up to you since I was four, Dean. Studying you, trying to be just like my big brother.So, yeah, I know you. Better than anyone else in the entire world. And this is exactly how you act when you're terrified. And, I mean, I can't blame you. It's just...
Dean: What?
Sam: It's just, I wish you would drop the show and be my brother again, 'cause... just 'cause. 15:0

vs

Dean: All I see is the light at the end of the tunnel.
Sam: That's hellfire, Dean.10:5

Bela: You know, when this is over, we should really have some angry sex.
Dean: Don't objectify me.13:2

vs

Sam: I lost my shoe.13:2

Young Dean: First thing you have to know is we have the coolest dad in the world. He's a superhero.13:2

vs

Bobby: Family don't end with blood, boy.15:0

Dean: I don't want to die. And I don't want to go to hell.
Sam: Then we'll find a way to save you.
Dean: Okay, good.13:2

vs

Sam: I mean, I can't sit around drinking eggnog, celebrating Christmas, when I know next year, you'll be dead. I just can't.9:6