Story Summary: Castiel followed Sam and Dean into the hotel in Detroit -- after everything they've survived together, there's no way he's leaving them alone now. This small act of loyalty has consequences, of course. Now he has to learn how to live as a grounded angel, Dean has to learn how not to fight for his brother, and Lisa has to learn how to balance family and desire.
Characters: Dean, Castiel, Lisa and Ben Braeden; with cameos by Bobby, Michael (Adam), Rachel, Balthazar, Amelia and Claire Novak, and a few OCs.
Disclaimer: The characters aren't mine. I just shake them out and play with them.
Word Count: around 120k (I think)
Pairings: Dean/Lisa/Castiel
Rating: R
Content: AU/AR (alternate ending to Season 5), death, h/c, language, polyamory, sexual content, violence (including attempted rape, attempted kidnapping, and non-consensual drug use); spoilers for up to 6.01
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Chapter 14: When the Levee Breaks
Lisa phones Amelia. Dean gets to dodge awkward questions about his meeting in Cincinnati but not about life after Sam’s return.. Ben corners Cas to ask him his intentions.
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