I swear 90% the codas are the same. Some are written better than others, but as far as I could tell, most of them ignore Sam at the window and have a politely dysfunctional Dean/Lisa. Stir and taste...

I've been reading the same codas, I think. I keep wondering where all the codas are from the other perspective -- when Sam and Adam fell, there were four personalities that landed in hell (Sam, Adam, Lucifer, Michael) and yet I'm not seeing any fic coming out of it. It's not that I'm looking for torture -- God knows, I'm not looking for torture, or still more repetitions of the "I'm the good son, you're the rebellious son" argument -- but it seems like with the four of them there ought to be the opportunity for some kind of interplay. Maybe between Sam and Adam if nothing else. I did find one short yet powerful piece from Bobby's POV, from his brief time being dead and witnessing the four of them landing there. But that's pretty much it.

I believe someone was looking for this kind of fic? [link] Pre D/C

I could have done without the manipulative Chuck in the beginning, and it works fine if you skip that, other than it's too short. And Dean isn't messed up enough. Possibly a WIP.

Unofficial Harris-Ackles wedding pics, taken and posted by a guest.

I'd love to see that kind of coda too, Morgana. I would also think that there are some angels of Zachariah's ilk who might have a vested interest in trying to get their head honcho out of that pit.

A couple of near misses could convince Dean (and maybe Lisa and Ben as well) that their chances of continuing to breathe are enhanced by Dean going away.

Oh, yes. I think that could work very well. Their presence would keep a sense of jeopardy going quite well, and I think a deliberate departure could lead to some interesting drama on its own. For example, if Dean had to leave, and Ben was not at all understanding about being ditched... It might give Dean some new insight into why John did some of the things he did.

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

• I wish you would drop the show and be my brother again, 'cause... just 'cause.
• Don't objectify me.
• First thing you have to know is we have the coolest dad in the world. He's a superhero.
• I don't want to die. And I don't want to go to hell.

• I didn't deserve what he put on me and I don't deserve to go to Hell!
• I'm Batman.
• I don't know. I'd like to.
• Just--bring him back. Please.

Bracket #1

• Be my brother again
  
• I lost my shoe
  
• Family don't end with blood, boy
  
• I can't sit around drinking eggnog

Bracket #2

• I don't deserve to go to hell
  
• Rest in peace, guys
  
• I don't know. I'd like to
  
• You can't save your brother (this was the hardest choice of the bunch)

I watched "The Rapture" this morning, and I was wondering. Does the plot point about Jimmy Novak's blood go anywhere? Since his daughter had whatever, too, I'm assuming it's hereditary. Do we find out that Jimmy's the descendant of the nephiliam? Is it a "Holy Blood, Holy Grail" thing? I'll be at a convention through Friday pm, so I won't have a chance to see if it's addressed in the next few episodes.

There's no nephilim to date in the SPN universe, Calli. It's just a hereditary predisposition for a host for a particular angel, although they may have favourites along the bloodline.

Here's my late contribution to the spoiler topic. I've learned through experience spoiler-free is the only way to go for me.

Often the explanation for being spoiled is to be prepared. This I've learned does not work for me. Instead spoilers make me anxious. I end up speculating or worse participating in forums where there's spoiler speculation. This speculation usually leads to lowered expectations and disappointment, disappointment leads to anxiety, and the anxiety leads no where good. For me, it's a fast way to ruin a show before it's even aired.

The other thing I've learned is I like show surprising me.

I frequently cave for casting, previews, and episodic publicity pictures. I don't really consider those spoilers, though they definitely can be. Angel notoriously spoiled me in the credits with Darla and Drusilla visits.

If I'm really into the storyline of a show (as with SPN this year), I don't want to know anything about upcoming plots or who future guest stars are playing. But for something I just like and catch when I can (like Castle), spoilers don't impact my enjoyment. And for shows that I think are crap but watch for whatever reason (like Stargate: 90210Universe), the more lead time I have on knowledge of upcoming fail, the better.