Ben is the son of Lisa Braeden and quickly forms a bond with Dean, sharing many of his interests and traits. Ben is kidnapped by a changeling but is rescued by Dean, Later, Dean tries to start a normal life with Lisa and Ben. Ben looks up to Dean and expresses a desire to learn how to protect his family. However, the dangers of Dean’s life soon catch up with them, After a near death experience, Dean decides to erase Lisa and Ben’s memories of him to protect them from his hunting lifestyle