reminder that metatron also asked cas, “would it kill you to read a book?” in 9×18, and all of these episodes were written by Robbie Thompson
The right book could kill him… Perhaps it did?
“Sometimes called trebling, the Rule of Three is a pattern used in
stories and jokes, where part of the story is told three times, with
minor variations. The first two instances build tension, and the third releases it by incorporating a twist.”
Sam: Look, whatever stupid thing you’re about to do, you’re not doing it alone. And that’s that. Dean: I don’t understand. Why you doing this? Sam: Because you’re still my brother. Dean: Bitch. Sam: W–hat are you calling me a bitch for? Dean: You’re supposed to say jerk. Sam: What? Dean: Never mind. (2×20 What is and What Should Never Be)