The sentiment elicits laughter from Uriel.

"Heaven help us, I'm starting to like this one," the angel says.

Castiel casts an impatient glance over at his brother before turning back to Dean.

"I know this is too much to ask," he says. "But we have to ask it."

"This is not like before. You are doing this for a righteous cause. And you are not alone."

He might not find Castiel to be great company, but he's not going anywhere.

"When you've gotten the information, you can go back to Sam. I'll make sure of it."

He'll deliver Dean to the motel doorstep himself.