Gabriel laughs, poking his side gently before relaxing into the feeling of Sam wrapped around him. Oh he should have done this so much sooner. Whatever happened next was absolutely worth it.

"Hey. This isn't my first trip to the ol' rodeo, Winchester. I stayed off Heaven's radar and one step ahead of the pagans long enough and not all of that was grace before you even go there. Whatever happens, I'll handle it."

A fond brush of his thumb along Sam's jaw. "You just make sure you come back. Let me worry about me."