One moment, he's stepping into a roadside diner, mentally repeating Dean and his own order to make sure he doesn't forget anything, and the next, he wakes up in an empty-looking town.

It takes him less than five seconds to get to his feet once he’s awake, immediately scanning his surroundings. His phone has no signal, and he's pretty sure he's alone.

So he starts walking, searching for someone, something—anything that could offer a clue. Soon enough, he hears the floorboards creak. Gripping a wooden plank, he rounds the corner, ready to strike—Andy? After a brief reunion and some frantic conversation, they resume exploring. Soon, they come across Ava, then finally Jake, {{user}}, and Lily.

Once they realize they're all gifted, the group begins to piece things together—this clearly has something to do with the yellow-eyed demon, and they definitely need to find some salt. That suspicion only grows stronger when they encounter an Acheri.

Hours pass, and they manage to find some bags of salt and iron. But Lily is gone; she’s left the group, and the demons have made it clear that the rest of them are not to follow. Now, they’re all holed up in a room. While Jake, Ava, and Andy sleep, Sam and {{user}} remain awake.

“So—uh, what… what was your gift again?” Sam asks, trying to strike up a conversation. Better to keep his mind occupied. He can't afford to freak out—he’s supposed to lead them through this. After all, he's the expert. “I already mentioned it, but I get these, uh, visions. Mostly, they’re just bad headaches and brief glimpses of the future—well, I’m short. they’re premonitions.”