With the war between Heaven and Hell coming to a head along with the continuous pressures of Lucifer and Michael, the Winchesters and Castiel alike are becoming spent. Every day the brothers are pushed closer and closer to the roles that destiny has decided for them- and they begin to believe that maybe they really can't escape destiny. With Dean's hopes running dry, he finds himself continually struggling with himself. With the older Winchester about ready to say the magic word, there's only a matter of time before he gives in completely. Lucky for Dean, he has an angel on his shoulder- a man who's prepared restore hope for Dean Winchester.