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Meanwhile, at Hitomi Plaza, Leaving Michael is back chained to a pillar in control of Dean the map room, Sam takes Cas and Jack aside and explains that their only hope is once again dressed to somehow enter the dream world that Michael has trapped Dean in his favourite suit, much like [[Crowley]] did to save Sam from [[Gadreel]].
Using his angelic powers, he causes Maggie calls and Saminforms her that they are back at the Bunker but asks that the [[Apocalypse World]] hunters check that [[Garth]] is still okay in the trunk of the [[Impala]]. However, CasMaggie replies that the [[monsters]] have ceased their assault on Kansas City and are now heading west. Michael goads them about the fact the monsters are coming to the Bunker and that one way or another, everyone will die and Jack to collapse in pain while he monologues on how he watched everything from the door he left in last thing Sam will see is Dean's mind"pretty smile" as Michael rips him apart.
Castiel takes advantage of Michael's arrogant showing off to distract him so In the library, Sam can throw a Holy Oil Molotov Cocktail at him. The fire allows and Cas to bind Michael with improved angel cuffs. Although trapped, Michael remains cocky and mocks are setting up the Winchesters over the attacks going on in the city – which Maggie confirms over the phone is about turning others[[Men of Letters]] apparatus, not killing hoping that it will allow them - to enter Dean's mind and wake him from his cavalry that are trying to break into the Penthousedream.
Seeing no alternativeBack in Dean's mind, Sam shouts for the Reaper Jessica to beg for assistancescenes and conversations from Rocky's continue their never-ending loop with only slight alterations. Another Reaper named Violet appears instead and explains that the Reapers now work shifts because the Winchesters cause Even so much trouble. At first Violet refuses to help but then seems to get silent orders from someone, when Dean mentions Sam and snaps them all to the Bunker Cas' ghoul hunt again, he gets "serious déjà vu."
Leaving Meanwhile, Jack is left alone with Michael, who takes the opportunity to attempt to break him by saying Jack is meaningless and that to Dean, Jack is nothing but a burden and that he didn't care when Jack died. Michael chained goes on to claim that to Sam, Dean, and Castiel, Jack is nothing but a pillar in job none of them wanted. His undermining of Jack is interrupted by the map roomarrival of Castiel, who sends Jack to help Sam takes Cas and assures him that Michael is lying. Having failed at breaking Jack aside , Michael now turns his attention to undermining Castiel's faith in himself and explains in [[God]]. He argues that their only hope is to somehow enter the dream Apocalypse World and this world are just [[Chuck]]'s failed drafts and that Chuck, being a writer, has just moved on to try again. This realization, Michael admits, has trapped Dean in, much like Crowley did caused Michael to save Sam from Gadreelburn every world until he finds Chuck and kills him.
In As Sam sets up the libraryMen of Letters machine, Jack offers to use some of his power to save Dean if Sam's plan doesn't work, but Sam refuses, saying Dean would not want to be saved at the cost of Jack burning off some of his [[soul]]. Cas attaches Sam and Michael to the machine then hitches a ride via Sam, leaving Jack behind to "pray" and make sure nobody kills them. Sam and Cas are setting up arrive in the Men middle of Letters apparatus absolutely nothing, so Cas begins to scan through Dean's traumatic memories, such as [[Hell]], hoping to find him. Sam quickly realizes that it will allow them Dean thrives on trauma and in order to enter keep Deanoccupied and under control, Michael would keep him trapped somewhere he was content. Among the memories, Sam identifies one he doesn's mind t recognize and wake him from his dreamtells Cas to take them there.
Back in Dropping into Rocky's, Deanwelcomes them back from the hunt he thinks they's mindve been on by offering them a great IPA from Austin. Before they can answer, however, Pamela arrives, causing Sam to struggle with staying focused despite the scenes guilt and conversations from Rockyloss he clearly still feels over her death. Pulling himself together, Sam begins to explain to Dean that he's continue been trapped in a fantasy by Michael, but their never-ending conversation keeps being interrupted by the loop with moving on to the next false memory. Sam starts to crack the illusion by reminding Dean that Pamela was not only slight alterationsblind but also died years before. Even soThis causes her to disappear, when yet Dean mentions is still struggling to believe the truth until Sam and Cas' ghoul thing again, he gets remembers to say "serious Déjà vuPoughkeepsie", causing all of Dean's memories to flood back.
MeanwhileA slow clap announces Michael's arrival in the bar and, Jack is left alone with Michaelonce again, who takes the opportunity he tries to attempt to break him undermine Sam, Dean, and Castiel's faith in one another by saying Jack is meaningless and that Dean said "yes" to Deanbeing a vessel because he was so desperate to be rid of the others for good. Despite his attempt to divide and conquer, Jack is nothing but a burden Cas sees through Michael's behavior and concludes that he didnis just hoping to stall until his monsters come to the rescue. They call Michael't care when Jack dieds bluff and Dean tackles him. When he is thrown aside, Sam attacks, followed by Cas. Michael goes on to claim taunts them with the fact that to Sam, even if they do expel him from Dean, and Cas, he's ll make sure that Dean is nothing but a job none of them wantedmore than "blood and bone. His undermining of Jack is interrupted by the arrival of Cas" This spurs Dean to realize that it's his mind and his rules, who sends Jack to help so with Sam and assures him that Castiel's help, they trap Michael is lyingin Rocky's stockroom, making Dean "the cage."
Having failed Back at breaking Jack, Michael now turns his attention to undermining Castiel's faith in himself and in Chuck. He argues that the Apocalypse World and this world are just Chuck's failed drafts and that Chuck, being a writer, has just moved on to try again. This realization, Michael admits, used to make him want to prove he was better than God but now he intends to burn every world until he finds Chuck and kills him. On the outskirts of Lebanon, Maggie has gathered the Apocalypse World hunters and together they create a road block so that Michael's army cannot pass. Her rallying speech is interrupted by the arrival of a black van which stops a little way up the road. After no sign of movement from the van, the Apocalypse World hunters go to investigate. One of the group, Tiger, realizes the van is empty and follows some tracks into the wood without backup, despite being called to stop. Maggie and the others wait nervously for something to happen but Tiger eventually returns unhurt, saying the monsters appear to have headed to the bunker on foot. As Sam sets up the Men of Letters machine, Jack offers to use some of his power to save Dean if Sam's plan doesn't work, but Sam refuses, saying Dean would not want to be saved at the cost of Jack burning off some of his soul. Cas attaches Sam and Michael to the machine then hitches a ride via Sam, leaving Jack behind to "pray" and make sure nobody kills them. Sam and Cas arrive in the middle of absolutely nothing so Cas begins to scan through Dean's traumatic memories, such as Hell, hoping to find him. Sam quickly realizes that Dean thrives on trauma and in order to keep Dean occupied and under control, Michael would keep him trapped somewhere he was content. Among the memories, Sam identifies one he doesn't recognize and tells Cas to take them there. Dropping into Rocky'sBunker, Dean welcomes them back from the hunt he thinks they've been on by offering them a great IPA from Austin. Before they can answer, however, Pamela arrives, causing Sam to struggle with staying focused despite the guilt and loss he clearly still feels over her death. Pulling himself together, Sam begins to explain to Dean that he's being trapped in a fantasy by Michael, but their conversation keeps being interrupted by the loop moving on to the next false memory. Sam starts to crack the illusion by telling Dean that Pamela was not only blind but also died years before. This causes her to disappear yet Dean is still struggling to believe the truth until Sam remembers to say "Poughkeepsie", causing all of Dean's memories to flood back. A slow clap announces Michael's arrival in the bar and, once again, he tries to undermine Sam, Dean, and Cas's faith in one another by saying that Dean said yes to being a vessel because he was so desperate to be rid of the others for good. Despite his attempt to divide and conquer, Cas sees through Michael's behavior and concludes that he is just hoping to stall until his monsters come to the rescue. Team Free Will calls Michael's bluff and Dean tackles him. When he is thrown aside, Sam attacks, followed by Cas. Michael taunts them with the fact that even if they do expel him from Dean, he'll make sure that Dean is nothing more than "blood and bone". This just spurs Dean to realize that it's his mind and his rules, so with Sam and Cas's help, they trap Michael in Rocky's stockroom, making Dean "the cage". Meanwhile, the AU hunters have arrived at the bunker and prepare to fortify and protect the unconscious Winchesters. In the real world, the The monsters have reached reach the bunker Bunker and enter easily , as Tiger has had been killed and replaced with a shifter and he [[shapeshifter]] who left the bunker Bunker door open when they returned. Panicking, the hunters pointlessly shoot at their attackers but are quickly overwhelmed, causing Jack to use his soul-boosted powers to disintegrate Michael's armythe invading monsters. In the aftermath, Maggie debriefs Sam on what happened to the rest of the monsters and Sam thanks her for saving them but she confesses it was Jack who saved everyone using his angel powers.
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[[Rocky's Bar ]] is the ultimate dive, complete with pool table, jukebox, and passed-out customer. There is also a taxidermy squirrel holding a bottle of Margiekugels beer and a stuffed moose head hangs on one wall, as does Baby's original number plate. The peaceful tableau is broken when [[Pamela Barnes ]] batters her way through the door and out of the storm raging outside. She exclaims that she managed to get the limes for the house special before handing them over to the bar owner - - [[Dean]] -- who proceeds to make them the house special of a shot of tequila and a beer, and explains that [[Sam]] and Cas are away dealing with a [[ghoul]] in Wichita but should be back that night. Their drinks are disturbed as a lawyer enters and offers to buy the bar for what is evidently not the first time. Dean refuses, again, as he's "never had anything so nice" as Rocky's. Later, in the office, Pamela asks Dean why he continues to refuse the lawyer and he tells her the bar is his "dream."
Dean makes them is in the stockroom when Pamela calls for help as trouble is coming. A [[vampire]] enters the house special of a shot of tequila and a beer, bar and explains announces that Sam he is seeking revenge for the Winchesters destroying his entire nest. Suddenly the drunken guy at the bar wakes up and Cas are away dealing with is also a ghoul in Wichita but should be back that nightvampire. Their drinks Both vampires are disturbed as a lawyer enters swiftly dispatched and offers to buy the bar for what Pamela is evidently not the first time. left wiping blood off of Dean refuses, again, as he's "never had anything so nice" as Rocky's. Later, in the office, Pamela asks Dean why he continues to refuse the lawyer and he tells her the bar is his "dream"face.
Meanwhile, at Hitomi Plaza, [[Michael (Apocalypse World)|Michael]] is back in control of Dean and is once again dressed in his favorite suit. Using his angelic powers, he causes Sam, [[Castiel]], and [[Jack]] to collapse in pain while he monologues on how he watched everything from the stockroom when Pamela calls for help as trouble is comingdoor he left "open" in Dean's mind. Castiel takes advantage of Michael's arrogant showing off to distract him so Sam can throw a [[holy oil]] Molotov cocktail at him. A vampire enters The fire allows Cas to bind Michael with the bar improved [[angel cuffs]]. Although trapped, Michael remains cocky and announces that he mocks the Winchesters over the attacks going on in the city -– which Maggie confirms over the phone is seeking revenge about turning others, not killing them -- while monsters try to break into the Penthouse. Seeing no alternative, Sam shouts for the Winchesters destroying his entire nest[[reaper]] [[Jessica (Reaper)|Jessica]] for assistance. Suddenly Another reaper named [[Violet]] appears instead and explains that the drunken guy at reapers now work shifts because the bar wakes up and is also a vampireWinchesters cause so much trouble. Both vampires At first Violet refuses to help but then seems to get silent orders from someone before they are swiftly dispatched and Pamela is left wiping blood off of Dean's faceall to transported to [[the Bunker]].
On the outskirts of Lebanon, Maggie calls and Sam informs her that they are back at the Bunker but asks that has gathered the Apocalypse World hunters check and together they create a road block so that Garth Michael's army cannot pass. Her rallying speech is still okay in interrupted by the trunk arrival of a black van which stops a little way up the road. After no sign of movement from the van, the ImpalaApocalypse World hunters go to investigate. HoweverOne of the group, Tiger, Maggie replies that realizes the monsters have ceased their assault on Kansas City van is empty and are now heading westfollows some tracks into the wood without backup, despite being called to stop. Michael goads them about Maggie and the fact others wait nervously for something to happen but Tiger eventually returns unhurt, saying the monsters are coming appear to have headed to the bunker and that one way or another, everyone will die and the last thing Sam will see is Dean's "pretty smile" as Michael rips him apartBunker on foot.
Sitting together in the kitchen, Cas confronts Jack over using his powers and points out that he can't afford to use up his soul, for his and everyone else's sake.
Elsewhere, Dean is in his bedroom, trying to drown out the sound of Michael attempting to fight his way out of Rocky's stockroom, when [[Billie ]] appears. Dean thanks her for breaking the rules and saving them from Hitomi Plaza. Billie, however, has more pressing news for Dean and describes how every book about his ultimate fate in her [[Death's Reading Room|library]] has now changed to say that Dean dies when Michael escapes and burn burns the world. Every book, that is, except the one she leaves with him so that he can decide what to do with the information within.
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'''Michael:''' Now, this... just feels right. Hope is an amazing thing, isn't it? You had no chance of winning this. None. But you had hope -- hope that I wouldn't see you coming, but I saw everything. And now I have my perfect vessel. I've just destroyed the one weapon that could really hurt me. Thanks for bringing that, by the way.
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'''Michael:''' Yes, uh, put a chair against the door. That'll help. Nothing's changed. Either my monsters get here or I break these chains. But tonight... everybody dies. And, Sam? The last thing you'll see is this pretty smile... as I rip you apart.
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'''Michael:''' He's a gnat. I'm a god. Who would you bet on?<br>
'''Jack:''' You don't know anything about Dean.<br>
'''Michael:''' I'm in his head... -- literally. I know everything. Like, I know how sad he was when you died... on the outside. On the inside, well, it's not that he was happy -- he just didn't care. 'Cause you're not Sam. You're not Cas. You're a new burden that he was handed. You're a weak, helpless thing. You think that they care about you, love you? You're a job, a job none of them wanted. And you --
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'''Sam:''' Dean thrives on trauma. I mean, he's had to his whole life, right? It keeps him alert, keeps him ready, but if I wanted to distract Dean, I-I... I'd give him something he's never had before.<br>
'''Castiel:''' Contentment.<br>
'''Sam:''' Exactly. So maybe, instead of looking through his bad memories, maybe let's, uh... maybe let's look through his good memories.
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* There is a neon "Tom's Tequila" sign - a reference to director [[Thomas J. Wright]].
* In the bar office, there is a [[Busty Asian Beauties]] calendar and an autographed photo of Canadian actress [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005370/ Kathleen Roberston].
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Original score by [[Christopher Lennertz]].}}{{TriviaQuote |Text=[[Sam ]] uses a [[holy fire ]] molotov cocktail on [[Michael (Apocalypse World)|Michael]] to distract him long enough for Cas [[Castiel]] to restrain him with the modified [[angel cuffs]]. Castiel previously used the same molotov cocktail method on [[Michael]] in [[5.22 Swan Song]]. However, Michael was banished for a few minutes before being imprisoned in [[the cage Cage]] with [[Lucifer]], [[Adam]], and Sam, reasserting Lucifer's claim that the Apocalypse World version of Michael is more powerful than his Prime Earth counterpart from [[13.07 War of the Worlds]].
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According to [[Michael (Apocalypse World)|Michael]], in [[Apocalypse World]], they had "locked [[Death ]] away and enslaved the reapers." He also reveals his belief that while there may be multiple universes, there is only one [[God]].
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(0:20) [[3.04 Sin City]] – Dean is trapped with the demon Casey, and Sam comes to save him, unknowingly accompanied by another demon, father Gil. Father Gil attacks Sam and Bobby.
:'''Dean:''' Sammy, down here! The basement caved in!<br>
(0:23) [[13.23 Let the Good Times Roll]] – Micheal Michael reneges on his agreement to let Dean be in the driver’s seat.<br>
:'''Dean:''' We had a deal!
(0:24) [[3.04 Sin City]] – see 0:20<br>
'''Dean:''' What'd you say?<br>
:''In [[9.10 Road Trip]], when Crowley was trying to help free Sam from Gadreel, Dean told Crowley that "Poughkeepsie" is Sam and Dean's distress signal, meaning to drop everything and run. Crowley used it again to warn Dean about Abaddon's trap in [[9.21 King of the Damned]]''
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The [[shapeshifter]] in the episode reveals itself by flashing green eyes to [[Maggie (Apocalypse World)|Maggie]]. In previous seasons shifter irises would appear white when revealing themselves.
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