With Sam at Stanford and John gone on his latest hunting trip, Dean was left alone, responsible for keeping his younger sister safe. The weight of his duty was heavy on his shoulders, and he couldn’t shake the worry gnawing at him. He knew he had no choice but to investigate his disappearance, but the thought of leaving his sister unguarded filled him with anxiety. No, he had to take her with him.

"Hey kiddo," he said, turning to his sister as they sat in a diner booth. "We need to talk."