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Scene 1 Bobby gets bad news; Cas wants to search for God (00:00:00 - 00:04:00) view scene

Over the line "I'm Looking Out For the Two of Us," from Foreigner's "Long Long Way From Home," we have our Then, which recounts everything that has happened up until Now: Bobby sits in a wheelchair in a hospital room, gazing disconsolately out the window. Dean reminds his brother it's been three days and wonders if Bobby would cheer up if he gave him a back rub. Sam suggests Bobby might not bounce back from what happened so fast this time. Dean shows his brother a "glamor shot" x-ray he had d... read more Over the line "I'm Looking Out For the Two of Us," from Foreigner's "Long Long Way From Home," we have our Then, which recounts everything that has happened up until Now: Bobby sits in a wheelchair in a hospital room, gazing disconsolately out the window. Dean reminds his brother it's been three days and wonders if Bobby would cheer up if he gave him a back rub. Sam suggests Bobby might not bounce back from what happened so fast this time. Dean shows his brother a "glamor shot" x-ray he had done of his chest, which baffled the doctors--sigils all over his ribs and chestbone! Sam's got to have the same. Castiel calls on Sam's cell to find out where they are, and when he shows up, Dean wants to know since when do angels need "to reach out and touch someone." Cas reminds him that those sigils prevent angels from knowing where he is, and that includes him. "Enough foreplay!" says Bobby. "Come in here and lay your damn hands on." Sadly, Cas explains to Bobby that he no longer has the power to do that; he's cut off from heaven. "You're tellin' me you lost your mojo just in time to get me stuck in this trap the rest of my life?" demands Bobby angrily. "I'm sorry," says Cas. "Shove it up your ass," replies Bobby. "At least he's talkin' now," says Dean. "I heard that," mutters Bobby. Cas tells Dean his plan to kill Lucifer won't work, but he has a better one--find God, who started everything, resurrected him and saved Sam and Dean on the plane. read less

Scene 2 Title (00:03:59 - 00:04:08) view scene

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Scene 3 Dean gives up his amulet for a surprising cause (00:04:06 - 00:06:39) view scene

Castiel tells Dean that if God isn't in heaven he has to be somewhere, and he's going to find him. Dean quips, "He's in Mexico, on a tortilla." "He isn't on any flatbread," says Cas seriously. Dean says if God exists, either he's dead or alive and kicking but doesn't care about any of them--they're at the end of days and He's off somewhere, drinking booze out of a coconut. "Enough!" says Cas sternly. "This is not a theological issue. This is strategic; with God's help, we can win." "It's ... read more Castiel tells Dean that if God isn't in heaven he has to be somewhere, and he's going to find him. Dean quips, "He's in Mexico, on a tortilla." "He isn't on any flatbread," says Cas seriously. Dean says if God exists, either he's dead or alive and kicking but doesn't care about any of them--they're at the end of days and He's off somewhere, drinking booze out of a coconut. "Enough!" says Cas sternly. "This is not a theological issue. This is strategic; with God's help, we can win." "It's a pipe dream," insists Dean. Cas gets in Dean's face. "I killed two angels this week; to my brothers, I'm hunted, I rebelled, I did it, all of it, for you, and you failed, you and your brother destroyed the world, and I lost everything for nothing. So keep your opinions to yourself!" "You didn't drop in just to tear us a new hole," says Bobby, "what is it you want?" Cas wants a special amulet that burns hot in God's presence. "A God EMF?" says Sam. Cas nods, but Bobby has nothing like that. Turns out, it's DEAN'S AMULET. (AHA! We always knew there was something special about that!) At first, Dean refuses, but does give it up. "Don't lose it!" he orders. After he gives it to Cas, he says, "Great, now I feel naked." "I'll be in touch," promises Cas, and is gone. Dean rolls his eyes. "When you find God, tell him to send legs!" says Bobby. read less

Scene 4 Trouble in River Pass Colorado (00:06:40 - 00:07:45) view scene

Somewhere, Rufus shoots at something, then drags a wounded kid next to a car and tells him to take off his belt. Rufus uses the belt to tie off the kid's bleeding leg. Rufus takes out his cell and dials Bobby: He's in River Pass, Colorado, a town infested with demons, and he needs help! Bobby hears gunfire through the phone, and it goes dead. Bobby turns and looks at Sam and Dean with concern.

Scene 5 The boys see Ellen again; Sam has a sense of deja vu (00:07:47 - 00:16:43) view scene

River Pass, CO - We have a shot of gorgeous mountains as the Impala rides into town. The Winchesters come across a downed bridge, where the car has no choice but to stop. It's the only road in or out, and there's no phone signal; looks like the demons have this place locked down. Hits just keep on comin', says Dean. They walk through the town, where cars are overturned, to the tune of "Spirit in the Sky." Sam turns off a running car, stopping the music just as the song says, "You've gotta h... read more River Pass, CO - We have a shot of gorgeous mountains as the Impala rides into town. The Winchesters come across a downed bridge, where the car has no choice but to stop. It's the only road in or out, and there's no phone signal; looks like the demons have this place locked down. Hits just keep on comin', says Dean. They walk through the town, where cars are overturned, to the tune of "Spirit in the Sky." Sam turns off a running car, stopping the music just as the song says, "You've gotta have a friend in Jesus." A high-hanging sign announces a 75th anniversary, Frontier Day. Aunt Margie's Diner--seems like what was once an idyllic little town. Then they run across ELLEN! "Hello, boys," she greets, throwing holy water in their faces. Then she points her gun at them. "We're us," Dean assures her, irritated. They follow her into a church building protected by salt and Devil's Traps. She hugs Dean tightly. "I'm real glad to see you boys," she says. Then she smacks Dean. "You can't pick up a phone?--allergic to giving me peace of mind? I gotta find out you're alive from RUFUS?" Dean apologizes. "You better put me on speed dial, kid." orders Ellen. "Yes, ma'am," promises Sam. (No hugs or smacks for Sam.) She explains that the whole town is demon, except for the group down here in the basement. "This is it, right?" she asks, "End of times?" "Seems like it," says Dean. They enter the basement, where a group of people sit or stand, waiting. Ellen introduces Sam and Dean. She tells them Rufus was in town, investigating omens; suddenly, the whole town was possessed. She and Jo have been hunting together a while now, and got here to find the place this way. She, Rufus and Jo got separated. "I was out looking when I found you," concludes Ellen. Dean promises they'll find her. Sam says they have to get these people out of here, now. Ellen said she tried, but they lost a few to the demons. They discuss arming everyone. "Even baby bump over there?" says Dean, speaking of the pregnant woman. They'll go to a sporting goods store they passed on the way in, search it for guns. Ellen will stay, Sam and Dean will go and search for Rufus and Ellen, too. As they're heading out, Dean suggests he go alone while Sam teaches Shotgun 101. Ellen can do that, says Sam, Dean can't get guns, salt, and search for Jo and Rufus by himself. Sam accuses Dean of not wanting him around demons. "I didn't say that," says Dean. "Fine, then let's go," says Sam. Dean doesn't even want to split up to get salt and guns, but Sam insists they "be professional." In the Quickmart, Sam kneels to place salt containers in a plastic bag. Demons enter the store, teenagers. He gets into a brawl with first one, then another, and stabs them with the demon-killing knife. Breathing heavily in the aftermath, he gazes at the blood on the knife and the floor. He rubs some blood off the knife with his thumb and seems to be contemplating licking it off. "Sammy!" calls Dean. Sam stands in the grocery aisle, two dead demons at his feet and the knife, dripping blood in his hand. read less

Scene 6 Mistrust between the brothers; gun lessons for all (00:16:44 - 00:19:09) view scene

Sam and Dean are giving gun lessons to everyone in the basement. Austin, a handsome young man, served in Fallujah and impresses Dean with his gun knowledge. "Takes one to know one," he says to Dean, "where did you serve?" "Hell,"says Dean, "seriously, hell." Dean sits beside Sam and asks what's wrong. It upset Sam at the store, when the demons possessed teenagers, and he had to slit one of their throats--"I just wish I could save people, like I used to." "Like when you were all hopped up o... read more Sam and Dean are giving gun lessons to everyone in the basement. Austin, a handsome young man, served in Fallujah and impresses Dean with his gun knowledge. "Takes one to know one," he says to Dean, "where did you serve?" "Hell,"says Dean, "seriously, hell." Dean sits beside Sam and asks what's wrong. It upset Sam at the store, when the demons possessed teenagers, and he had to slit one of their throats--"I just wish I could save people, like I used to." "Like when you were all hopped up on demon blood?" asks Dean. "I didn't say that," says Sam. Ellen comes over; she's determined to go out to look for Jo. "If I'm not back in half an hour, take these people, get outta here." Sam offers to go with her; Dean wants to talk to his brother. Dean doesn't want Sam to go out there again. Oh, right, you think I'll go out there, see a demon and fall off the wagon, that after EVERYTHING, I haven't learned my lesson, says Sam angrily. "Well have you?" asks Dean. Sam shoves him into the wall. Ellen notices. "If you actually think. . ." says Sam. They stare at each other, and there is no love in their eyes. read less

Scene 7 Sam and Ellen run into trouble (00:19:10 - 00:21:20) view scene

Sam and Ellen walk through the town, guns in hand. "What's with you and Dean?" she asks. "It was hard not to notice, how different things are between you two these days. What happen, some girl come between you two or somethin'?" (In a sense, yes, but not the way she means it.) "Pressures of the job," says Sam noncommittally. "Kind of surprised you and Jo hunting, didn't you always say she couldn't hack the life?" "She can't," says Ellen, "but she's gonna do it anyway." This way, Ellen keep... read more Sam and Ellen walk through the town, guns in hand. "What's with you and Dean?" she asks. "It was hard not to notice, how different things are between you two these days. What happen, some girl come between you two or somethin'?" (In a sense, yes, but not the way she means it.) "Pressures of the job," says Sam noncommittally. "Kind of surprised you and Jo hunting, didn't you always say she couldn't hack the life?" "She can't," says Ellen, "but she's gonna do it anyway." This way, Ellen keeps an eye on her. They notice a chimney going in a nearby house and head over there. Demons don't need heat, but humans do. They see a demon keeping watch upstairs and are abruptly attacked. Jo presses a gun to her mother's throat, her eyes demon-black. "Don't you hurt her," orders Ellen. "Give me my mom back, you black-eyed bitch!" commands Jo. Ellen manages to beat back Jo. "Run!" yells Sam, who is losing his fight. Ellen races off. Sam gazes up into the black demon eyes of Rufus. "Got you now, you bastard!" says Rufus. read less

Scene 8 Jo and Rufus work Sam over (00:21:21 - 00:23:59) view scene

A fire roars in a fireplace. Sam comes to consciousness securely tied to a chair. Rufus, eyes demon black, assures him he's not going anywhere, "I've got you right where I want you." He smacks Sam across the face, hard. Jo tosses a wave of holy water on him and seems puzzled when it doesn't affect him. Together, Jo and Rufus hold his mouth open and pour salt in while Rufus speaks the Latin words of the exorcism. Ellen returns to the church and has to shake her head when Dean asks where Sam ... read more A fire roars in a fireplace. Sam comes to consciousness securely tied to a chair. Rufus, eyes demon black, assures him he's not going anywhere, "I've got you right where I want you." He smacks Sam across the face, hard. Jo tosses a wave of holy water on him and seems puzzled when it doesn't affect him. Together, Jo and Rufus hold his mouth open and pour salt in while Rufus speaks the Latin words of the exorcism. Ellen returns to the church and has to shake her head when Dean asks where Sam is. Dean, frantic, is all set to run out there, but stops himself, realizing all the lives he's responsible for in here. "We need to get a plan together," he decides. To Ellen, he says, "Tell me everything." Sam struggles, yet no demon appears to be inside him! Something's not right, Sam tells his captors, spotting a man with glasses standing outside, twisting a ring on his third finger. Sam stares up at the Devil's Trap on the ceiling. "Why isn't it working?" Jo whispers to Rufus. "I don't know," he replies, staring at Sam's black eyes. Sam pleads, "Something's not right. Please, please, just listen to me!" Rufus tells Jo Sam isn't as strong as he thinks he is and they go over to work on him some more. read less

Scene 9 One of the Four Horsemen is the culprit (00:26:01 - 00:29:37) view scene

"One of them's in Jo," reveals Ellen, "we've got to get it out without hurting her. They called me a black-eyed bitch--what kind of demons ARE these? Water and salt roll right off--my daughter may be an idiot, but she's not stupid--she wears an anti-possession charm. It's weird, right?" Dean's instinct is to call Bobby or Sam. "All you've got is me and all I've got is you," points out Ellen, so let's figure it out." Rufus came to town because the river ran polluted all of a sudden, explain... read more "One of them's in Jo," reveals Ellen, "we've got to get it out without hurting her. They called me a black-eyed bitch--what kind of demons ARE these? Water and salt roll right off--my daughter may be an idiot, but she's not stupid--she wears an anti-possession charm. It's weird, right?" Dean's instinct is to call Bobby or Sam. "All you've got is me and all I've got is you," points out Ellen, so let's figure it out." Rufus came to town because the river ran polluted all of a sudden, explains the town padre. On the same night, there was a really big shooting star. "So you think all this comes from outer space?" asks Austin. "This isn't X-Files, pal," says Dean, leafing through a bible. "'And there fell a great star from heaven, burning like a torch, and it fell upon the river, and the name of the star was Wormwood, and many men died'--Revelation 18." "Are you saying this is about THE Apocalypse?" asks the Padre nervously. "You could say," agrees Dean, "now these omens are a prelude to what?" "The Four Horsemen," says the Padre. And which one rides the red horse?" "War," says the Padre. "The cherry Mustang parked on Main?" Dean asks Ellen, who nods. "You can't take that a car. . ." begins the Padre. "That's the way I'd roll," says Dean. "If War's a dude and he's here, maybe he's messin' with our heads." "Turnin' us on each other," says Ellen. "You said Jo called you a black-eyed bitch?" asks Dean. Ellen nods. "They think we're demons, we think they're demons," says Dean, "there are no demons at all, we're all just killing each other." "Back up," says Padre, "it's the APOCALYPSE?" "Sorry, Padre," says Dean. read less

Scene 10 War has an honest talk with Sam, sets Jo and Rufus on him afterward (00:29:38 - 00:30:04) view scene

War joins Sam and takes off his glasses. "What are you?" demands Sam, traces of salt still on his face. "Ya caught me," says War, "popped in to watch." He does a little dance. "I can hustle like that." "So the real Roger?" asks Sam. "Buried in a ditch," says War, who takes a chair and sits beside Sam. "So who are you?" asks Sam. "Here's a hint: I was in Germany, then in Germany, then in the Middle East. I was in Darfur when my beeper went off. I'm waiting to hook up with my siblings, I'v... read more War joins Sam and takes off his glasses. "What are you?" demands Sam, traces of salt still on his face. "Ya caught me," says War, "popped in to watch." He does a little dance. "I can hustle like that." "So the real Roger?" asks Sam. "Buried in a ditch," says War, who takes a chair and sits beside Sam. "So who are you?" asks Sam. "Here's a hint: I was in Germany, then in Germany, then in the Middle East. I was in Darfur when my beeper went off. I'm waiting to hook up with my siblings, I've got three; we have so much fun together." "I know who you are," says Sam. "There aren't any demons in town, are there?" "No, just frightened people ripping each other's throats out," says War, pleased with himself. "Take out a bridge here, a little hallucination there, sit back, pop some corn, watch the show. Frankly, you're really vicious little animals, Sam" "No!" objects Sam. "You're doing this!" This place was Mayberry last week, says War, now these people are stabbing each other's children. Because you made them see demons! says Sam. People don't need a reason to kill each other, says War--have you seen the Irish?--they're all Irish. At Sam's sour face, War says, "You think I'm a monster--I'm Jello shots at a party, I just remove inhibitions." "I'm gonna kill you myself," promises Sam. "That's adorable," says War, considering you're my poster boy--you can't stop thinking about it, ever since you saw it dripping off the blade of that knife." "You're wrong," says Sam. "Save your protests for your brother," insists War. "I can see inside your head, and man, it is one-track city in there--blood, blood, blood." Sam is stricken. "Lust," says War, "power, same as always, you want to be strong, stronger than everybody, good intentions, quick slide to hell, buddy-boy." Sam appears close to tears. "You feel bad now?" says War. "Wait till you're thigh-deep in warm corpses, because my friend, I'm just getting started." War stands and reaches into his pocket, causing Sam to flinch. He takes out his glasses and puts them on. "Showtime for the meatsuits!" War crows. He twists his ring and blood begins falling down the middle of his forehead. He kicks over the other chair, falls to the floor, grabs his head and begins to cry out in pain. Rufus and Jo run in. "He did it! He said they're coming to get us!" shouts War. Sam's eyes are black. "He's lying!" cries Sam, but Rufus punches him viciously. "You shut your mouth!" he orders Sam. read less

Scene 11 War sets the crowd on Ellen and Dean (00:30:05 - 00:31:05) view scene

Basement - "So you're saying there are no demons and that war is a guy? states Austin. "You believed crazy before," Dean reminds him. Someone pounds at the door. It's Roger, who claims he saw the demons and they're going to pick them off, one by one. The soldier chooses to believe Roger over Dean and riles the able-bodied to grab guns and go get the demons. "This is NOT a demon thing," insists Dean. Roger/War winks at him and touches his ring, turning Dean's and Ellen's eyes black. "Look ... read more Basement - "So you're saying there are no demons and that war is a guy? states Austin. "You believed crazy before," Dean reminds him. Someone pounds at the door. It's Roger, who claims he saw the demons and they're going to pick them off, one by one. The soldier chooses to believe Roger over Dean and riles the able-bodied to grab guns and go get the demons. "This is NOT a demon thing," insists Dean. Roger/War winks at him and touches his ring, turning Dean's and Ellen's eyes black. "Look at them, they're demons!" he cries. Dean and Ellen high-tail it out, the first shot aimed at them just missing them. War smiles. read less

Scene 12 Everyone prepares for war (00:31:06 - 00:32:23) view scene

Basement - War notes that Austin is putting real bullets into the gun. The soldier thinks Ellen and Dean might have been demons the whole time and the salt and holy water stuff is all crap. "I think I saw some knives in the kitchen," says War. "Great, go," urges Austin. War/Roger is happy. At the house, Rufus sets explosive pipe bomb traps for the demons, which, while they won't kill them, will force them to slow down without limbs. "One of them's in my mother," Jo reminds him. "I'll do e... read more Basement - War notes that Austin is putting real bullets into the gun. The soldier thinks Ellen and Dean might have been demons the whole time and the salt and holy water stuff is all crap. "I think I saw some knives in the kitchen," says War. "Great, go," urges Austin. War/Roger is happy. At the house, Rufus sets explosive pipe bomb traps for the demons, which, while they won't kill them, will force them to slow down without limbs. "One of them's in my mother," Jo reminds him. "I'll do everything I can," promises Rufus, "she'll be OK." "Unless she comes through that window," points out Jo.
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Scene 13 An unnecessary battle; the boys get some payback (00:32:24 - 00:37:44) view scene

As the able-bodied exit the church, armed with real guns filled with real bullets, Jo and Rufus arm up, too. An explosion alerts them to someone out there, and Rufus goes out to investigate while Jo stays back. Rufus battles Dean while Jo takes on her mother. Appearing black-eyed, Ellen says, "No you listen up, Joanna Beth Harvelle," Staring into Dean's demon black eyes, Rufus hears him say, "I am NOT a demon!" Rufus orders him to go to hell and beats the crap out of him, but Dean finally p... read more As the able-bodied exit the church, armed with real guns filled with real bullets, Jo and Rufus arm up, too. An explosion alerts them to someone out there, and Rufus goes out to investigate while Jo stays back. Rufus battles Dean while Jo takes on her mother. Appearing black-eyed, Ellen says, "No you listen up, Joanna Beth Harvelle," Staring into Dean's demon black eyes, Rufus hears him say, "I am NOT a demon!" Rufus orders him to go to hell and beats the crap out of him, but Dean finally pins him to the side of the house and says, "All those omens--the shooting star, the polluted river, it's WAR! The Horseman, he's turning us against each other, you're hallucinating!" Dean's eyes return to normal for Rufus, who repeats, "Four Horsemen. . .War? So you figure this out all by yourself?" Dean and Rufus enter the house and run into Ellen and Jo. "Hi, Jo!" greets Dean. She nods. "Hi," she says. "We've got to find War before everybody in this town kills. . ." He's interrupted by gunfire. Everybody ducks down. "Where's Sam?" asks Dean. "Upstairs," says Rufus. As Dean heads up to get him, Austin orders his minions to go around back. The brothers tell each other, "It's WAR" at the same time, but Dean has no idea how War is doing all this. Dean frees Sam, who explains about the ring. The group from the basement is hiding behind cars and firing into the house. The pregnant woman crosses herself. Rufus orders a cease fire and finally takes a gun from one man's hands and knocks him out cold with the grip. "I'm too old for this," he complains. When the Padre gets shot in the back, Ellen runs to help. A girl who did the same stares at her fearfully. "I'm not what you think, honey," says Ellen, and urges her to press down on the Padre's wound. Rufus takes the gun from the young man shooting upstairs. "Stop firing usually means stop firing," he says, taking the gun with him. Austin pulls Ellen (who, to him has black eyes) onto her back and pushes his gun into her face. He shoots, but the gun is empty. He switches to a knife instead, pushing it closer and closer to her throat. War is heading to his red Mustang to escape, but Sam and Dean grab him. Using the demon killing knife, Sam cuts off the man's finger--and the ring. Ellen's eyes go normal; Austin stops his attack and helps her up. Upstairs, the young man who shot the padre drops his head into his hands. Jo and Rufus exchange looks of relief. Dean picks up the bloody remains of the ring War wore, but the Mustang and meatsuit are gone. read less

Scene 14 A very sad parting of the ways (00:37:45 - 00:41:42) view scene

With gorgeous mountains in the background, the brothers share a meal. Dean fiddles with the ring they got from War. Sam needs to talk, even though Dean really doesn't want to. "I know you don't trust me," says Sam, "I don't trust me, either. From the minute I saw that blood, the only thought in my head. . .and I tell myself it's for the right reasons. My intentions are good and it feels true, but I think, underneath, I just miss the feeling. I know how messed up that sounds, which means I... read more With gorgeous mountains in the background, the brothers share a meal. Dean fiddles with the ring they got from War. Sam needs to talk, even though Dean really doesn't want to. "I know you don't trust me," says Sam, "I don't trust me, either. From the minute I saw that blood, the only thought in my head. . .and I tell myself it's for the right reasons. My intentions are good and it feels true, but I think, underneath, I just miss the feeling. I know how messed up that sounds, which means I know how messed up I am. Thing is, the problem's not the demon blood. What I did, I can't blame the blood, or Ruby or anything. The problem is me, how far I'll go. There's something in me that scares the hell out of me, Dean, the last couple of days I caught another glimpse." "So what are you saying?" asks Dean. "I'm in no shape to be hunting," says Sam. "I need to step back because I'm dangerous. Maybe it's just best we go our separate ways." "Well," says Dean, "I think you're right." "I was expecting a fight," says Sam, looking bewildered (and yes, hurt). "Truth is," confesses Dean, "I spend more time worried about you than the job, and I can't afford that, you know?--not now." Sam nods sadly. "I'm sorry, Dean," he says. "I know you are," says his brother, "hey, do you want to take the Impala?" (What a sweet, generous offer!) "It's OK," says Sam, rising from the table. "Take care of yourself, Dean." "Yeah, you, too, Sammy," says Dean. (They both look so SAD!) Sam grabs his duffle out of the Impala and gets into a trailer with a man who's been waiting for him. They drive away. Dean watches, swallowing a lump in his throat. read less

Scene 15 End credits (00:41:43 - 00:41:50) view scene

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