“Mint
Condition”
“Mint Condition” proved to be an extremely enjoyable episode
with its focus solely on the brothers and it was heartwarming to watch. It felt
like a tribute to their fans and was the breather that I needed after the first
three episodes of the season. We heard the words that we wanted to hear and saw
the exchanges that we wanted to see and addressed those issues that had to be
addressed. I thought that both Sam and Dean were at their cutest tonight and there
were so many precious brotherly moments to savour: serious, teasing,
light-hearted, endearing. Dean teasing Sam about his clean-shaven face and
comparing it to dolphin’s belly. Sam finding a case that he knew would lure
Dean out of his room. Dean trying to find out why Sam hates Halloween and then
making it his mission to celebrate it right next year by doing matching outfits
and probably having a lot of candy. Dean admitting that he doesn’t feel
comfortable with the house full of strangers and feeling useless now that
dark!Kaia is in the wind with her spear. Sam telling Dean that he did the right
thing and that no one blames him for what happened after he said “yes” to
Michael, because he did it for Sam, Jack, his family. Dean admitting that he
will never be over what happened to him but that he is grateful to Sam for
providing him with a win and saying that he is ready to get out of his room and
be there for Sam. Dean lying on his tummy with his cute socks on, eating pizza
and watching his favourite horror movies that he knows by heart. Dean and Sam
wearing their dorky outfits. Dean wearing glasses and switching mugs with Sam. Sam
and Dean teaming up with Sam(antha) and Dirk respectively and solving the
case/tackling the monster together. Dean having the time of his life (“I went
toe-to-toe with David freaking Yaeger!”) and getting to feel like a kid again. Dean
hanging out and geeking out with a fellow horror movie fan without having his
tastes questioned and quoting his favourite parts without being treated to
exasperated eyerolls. Dean calling Sam "Chief" at the end with what I thought was a definite note of serious intent in his voice despite a teasing edge to it. Truly, I want to thank Davy Perez from the bottom of my
heart for giving us such a fun yet important episode that provided us with light-hearted
and heartfelt brotherly moments and other unforgettable gems.
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