Yoho, yoho, a pirates life...
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gwaevalarin Even though I liked Bela in her first episode there were basically two things I still needed to "like" her as a recurring character: Some kind of dark secret and weakness. Today I got both. Which means I'm officially comfortable with both girls now. It's not like I want Bela in as many episodes as possible but I'm completely fine with her turning up from time to time to annoy the hell out of the boys. *g*
A girl goes jogging at the harbour very, very early in the morning when suddenlythe Black Pearl a ghost ship appears and disappears again. Shortly after that she drowns in her shower.
In the Impala Sam and Dean have there almost mandatory beginning-of-the-episode argument about the deal. Dean's figured out that Sam went to the Crossroad Demon because one of the Colt's shiny new bullets is missing. Sam confesses but doesn't apologise.
"So what? Does that mean I'm out of my deal?"
Ah, crap. Now it's out. Sam wanted to wait for your birthday to surprise you with the news. *smirks*
Dean points out that in order to find the Crossroad Demon's boss their best lead'd be the Crossroad Demon who unfortunately is dead. I'm with Dean here. Shooting her was pretty stupid. But since when is Dean on the getting hm out of the deal path anyway?
But then it's suddenly just about Sam risking his life again.
"You shouldn't have done that."
"I shouldn't have done it? You're my brother, Dean, and no matter what you do I'm gonna try and save you. And I'm sure as hell not gonna apologise for it, alright?"
Awwwww! Go, Sammy!
But put that topic on hold for now because there is a job: Our boys interrogate the victim's aunt Miss(!) Case who turns out to be a Sam fangirl. Sam's not exactly thrilled about that fact. And she knows some Alex who seems to be a believer in the supernatural.
Sam did his homework and now knows pretty much everything about ghost ship lore, the fact that this ship seems to turn up every 37 years and that it will be very hard to i.d. the boat... ship.
And then there's the big shock. The Impala is gone. Breath, Dean, breath.
That's when Alex turns up and out to be... Bela.
"Can I shoot her?"
"Not in public."
Seeing how much she annoys the boys is worth having her on the show. *g*
Another victim and Dean, Sam and Bela try to give each other a hard time when it comes to interrogating the brother. Who saw the ship, too.
Bela claims that means he can't be saved but of course the Winchester boys won't give up as long as he's still alive. And Bela suddenly starts getting mean. So far she was a smart ass and cocky and only cared about money but this... Seems like Dean touched a sore spot with hinting she had no soul and mentioning her Dad.
But Bela's right with one thing: They can't save the guy. He drowns in his car.
"You can't save everybody, Sam."
"Yes, right. So what? You feel better now or what?"
"No, not really"
"Me neither."
That's probably because it's true but still somehow one of those empty phrases.
"It's just lately I feel like I can't save anybody."
Oh, Sammy. Don't go there again. We've been through the whole "Everyone around me dies" in season 1 already and you know that's not true. And you will find a way to save Dean. There's still time.
Where have the boys set up camp? In an old abandoned house? Anyway, Bela comes by. She has i.d.ed the ship and knows who the spirit is. He's been hanged and cremated but his right hand was made into a Hand of Glory. Bela knows where it is and wants to burn it with the boy's help. I don't think so. She won't make any money from burning it, will she?
But for now, Bela and the boys all want that hand and working together seems like the best way to get it. So Bela goes to a charity ball at the museum with Dean as her date.
"You know, when this is over we should really have angry sex."
"Don't objectify me."
He so thought about it for a moment.
Did I mention that Sam has a date as well?
Poor guy. And he has to entertain her and dance with her all night. I pity you, Sammy. Later. Right now I'm too busy laughing. *giggles* Oh, and I wouldn't get too drunk, you know, just to be on the save side. But at least he gets some information about the spirit's motif. Whispered in his ear. He really has to suffer in this episode.
Dean and Bela need a plan to get to the first floor. Dean doesn't have one so Bela improvises and faints. Good reaction, Dean.
Dean gets the hand. And I thought Bela was the professional thief. Of course he doesn't trust Bela with it but later in the car he has to find out that she got it anyway. Okay, how and when did she steal this out of Dean's jacket? And replace it?
Bela - who'd have thought - sells the hand and then runs into deep trouble: She sees the ghost ship. And there's just one place for her to go for help. The boys. Even though she's not exactly their favourite person at the moment. Or has ever been for that matter. And the fact that the boys have figured out the spirit's motif - thanks to Gertrude - won't raise her reputation: The spirit was killed by his brother and now is after people who spilled their own family's blood.
And suddenly Bela looks very small and vulnerable.
But as much as the boys don't like her they're not going to let her die. Sam has an idea how to save her without the hand. Which means Sam is speaking Latin. *rrrrrr*
He summons the spirit's brother so the spirit gets revenge on the person he really wants and lets go of Bela just in time.
The next day Bela is cold and cocky as always. And gives them money because she doesn't want to be in anyone's debt. Dean's right. That's a weird way of saying "Thank you for saving my life."
Now I want to know what is beneath that I-don't-give-a-crap mask of hers. A mask that reminds me of someone...
On the way to Atlantic City where Dean's planing to lose the money again he's suddenly opening up to Sam.
"Hey listen, I've been doing some thinking. I want you to know I understand why you did it. I understand why you went after the Crossroads Demon. If the situation was reverse I guess I would have done the same thing. I mean I'm not blind. I see what you're going through with this whole deal. Me going away and all that. But you're gonna be okay."
"You think so?"
"Yeah, you keep hunting. You know, you live your life. You're stronger than me. You are. You'll get over it. But I want you to know I'm sorry. I'm sorry for putting you through all this. I am."
Erm... Wow! *is a little lost for words* I don't think that Sam's going to be okay. But I think that Dean believes it or at least wants to believe it. And that he's telling Sam that openly. Being understanding and trying to comfort Sam. Being that calm about it. But understanding how hard it has to be for Sam and apolgizing. Just: Wow!
Sam's reaction completely caught me by surprise:
"You know what, Dean, go screw yourself."
"What?"
"I don't want an apology from you. And by the way I'm a big boy now. I can take care of myself."
"Oh, well, excuse me."
"So would you please quit worrying about me. I mean that's the whole problem in the first place. I don't want you to worry about me, Dean. I want you to worry about you. I want you to give a crap that you're dying."
Woah, Sammy! You know I love you and I'm supporting pretty much everything you do but right now you're acting really unfair towards Dean. First episode of the season you accuse him of being selfish now you suddenly don't want him to think about you but himself. What the hell? What is he supposed to do? I know how tough this whole situation is for you but you've known him long enough to know that just because Dean acts like he doesn't give a crap doesn't mean that's really how he feels. And right there he was starting to open up, to talk to you and you just hit him right in the face like that. What the hell is wrong with you? Dean made a first (very small) step in the right direction but you just pushed him back. Great job, Sam.
Edit: It may sound weird but I have the urge to apologise to Sammy. Not because my basic opinion has changed. It didn't. But because I think I've overreacted. I guess I just can't bear seeing the boys fight any more and I just didn't see Sam's reaction coming at all. But I'm starting to understand where it was coming from. Seems like for some reason I was so focused on Dean's feelings that I forgot about Sam's. I still don't think his reaction was right or helping at all but I might start to understand it a little better now.
I can't believe I turned on the computer again just to write this but I couldn't sleep. It seems this episode hit me harder than I thought.
A girl goes jogging at the harbour very, very early in the morning when suddenly
In the Impala Sam and Dean have there almost mandatory beginning-of-the-episode argument about the deal. Dean's figured out that Sam went to the Crossroad Demon because one of the Colt's shiny new bullets is missing. Sam confesses but doesn't apologise.
"So what? Does that mean I'm out of my deal?"
Ah, crap. Now it's out. Sam wanted to wait for your birthday to surprise you with the news. *smirks*
Dean points out that in order to find the Crossroad Demon's boss their best lead'd be the Crossroad Demon who unfortunately is dead. I'm with Dean here. Shooting her was pretty stupid. But since when is Dean on the getting hm out of the deal path anyway?
But then it's suddenly just about Sam risking his life again.
"You shouldn't have done that."
"I shouldn't have done it? You're my brother, Dean, and no matter what you do I'm gonna try and save you. And I'm sure as hell not gonna apologise for it, alright?"
Awwwww! Go, Sammy!
But put that topic on hold for now because there is a job: Our boys interrogate the victim's aunt Miss(!) Case who turns out to be a Sam fangirl. Sam's not exactly thrilled about that fact. And she knows some Alex who seems to be a believer in the supernatural.
Sam did his homework and now knows pretty much everything about ghost ship lore, the fact that this ship seems to turn up every 37 years and that it will be very hard to i.d. the boat... ship.
And then there's the big shock. The Impala is gone. Breath, Dean, breath.
That's when Alex turns up and out to be... Bela.
"Can I shoot her?"
"Not in public."
Seeing how much she annoys the boys is worth having her on the show. *g*
Another victim and Dean, Sam and Bela try to give each other a hard time when it comes to interrogating the brother. Who saw the ship, too.
Bela claims that means he can't be saved but of course the Winchester boys won't give up as long as he's still alive. And Bela suddenly starts getting mean. So far she was a smart ass and cocky and only cared about money but this... Seems like Dean touched a sore spot with hinting she had no soul and mentioning her Dad.
But Bela's right with one thing: They can't save the guy. He drowns in his car.
"You can't save everybody, Sam."
"Yes, right. So what? You feel better now or what?"
"No, not really"
"Me neither."
That's probably because it's true but still somehow one of those empty phrases.
"It's just lately I feel like I can't save anybody."
Oh, Sammy. Don't go there again. We've been through the whole "Everyone around me dies" in season 1 already and you know that's not true. And you will find a way to save Dean. There's still time.
Where have the boys set up camp? In an old abandoned house? Anyway, Bela comes by. She has i.d.ed the ship and knows who the spirit is. He's been hanged and cremated but his right hand was made into a Hand of Glory. Bela knows where it is and wants to burn it with the boy's help. I don't think so. She won't make any money from burning it, will she?
But for now, Bela and the boys all want that hand and working together seems like the best way to get it. So Bela goes to a charity ball at the museum with Dean as her date.
"You know, when this is over we should really have angry sex."
"Don't objectify me."
He so thought about it for a moment.
Did I mention that Sam has a date as well?
Poor guy. And he has to entertain her and dance with her all night. I pity you, Sammy. Later. Right now I'm too busy laughing. *giggles* Oh, and I wouldn't get too drunk, you know, just to be on the save side. But at least he gets some information about the spirit's motif. Whispered in his ear. He really has to suffer in this episode.
Dean and Bela need a plan to get to the first floor. Dean doesn't have one so Bela improvises and faints. Good reaction, Dean.
Dean gets the hand. And I thought Bela was the professional thief. Of course he doesn't trust Bela with it but later in the car he has to find out that she got it anyway. Okay, how and when did she steal this out of Dean's jacket? And replace it?
Bela - who'd have thought - sells the hand and then runs into deep trouble: She sees the ghost ship. And there's just one place for her to go for help. The boys. Even though she's not exactly their favourite person at the moment. Or has ever been for that matter. And the fact that the boys have figured out the spirit's motif - thanks to Gertrude - won't raise her reputation: The spirit was killed by his brother and now is after people who spilled their own family's blood.
And suddenly Bela looks very small and vulnerable.
But as much as the boys don't like her they're not going to let her die. Sam has an idea how to save her without the hand. Which means Sam is speaking Latin. *rrrrrr*
He summons the spirit's brother so the spirit gets revenge on the person he really wants and lets go of Bela just in time.
The next day Bela is cold and cocky as always. And gives them money because she doesn't want to be in anyone's debt. Dean's right. That's a weird way of saying "Thank you for saving my life."
Now I want to know what is beneath that I-don't-give-a-crap mask of hers. A mask that reminds me of someone...
On the way to Atlantic City where Dean's planing to lose the money again he's suddenly opening up to Sam.
"Hey listen, I've been doing some thinking. I want you to know I understand why you did it. I understand why you went after the Crossroads Demon. If the situation was reverse I guess I would have done the same thing. I mean I'm not blind. I see what you're going through with this whole deal. Me going away and all that. But you're gonna be okay."
"You think so?"
"Yeah, you keep hunting. You know, you live your life. You're stronger than me. You are. You'll get over it. But I want you to know I'm sorry. I'm sorry for putting you through all this. I am."
Erm... Wow! *is a little lost for words* I don't think that Sam's going to be okay. But I think that Dean believes it or at least wants to believe it. And that he's telling Sam that openly. Being understanding and trying to comfort Sam. Being that calm about it. But understanding how hard it has to be for Sam and apolgizing. Just: Wow!
Sam's reaction completely caught me by surprise:
"You know what, Dean, go screw yourself."
"What?"
"I don't want an apology from you. And by the way I'm a big boy now. I can take care of myself."
"Oh, well, excuse me."
"So would you please quit worrying about me. I mean that's the whole problem in the first place. I don't want you to worry about me, Dean. I want you to worry about you. I want you to give a crap that you're dying."
Woah, Sammy! You know I love you and I'm supporting pretty much everything you do but right now you're acting really unfair towards Dean. First episode of the season you accuse him of being selfish now you suddenly don't want him to think about you but himself. What the hell? What is he supposed to do? I know how tough this whole situation is for you but you've known him long enough to know that just because Dean acts like he doesn't give a crap doesn't mean that's really how he feels. And right there he was starting to open up, to talk to you and you just hit him right in the face like that. What the hell is wrong with you? Dean made a first (very small) step in the right direction but you just pushed him back. Great job, Sam.
Edit: It may sound weird but I have the urge to apologise to Sammy. Not because my basic opinion has changed. It didn't. But because I think I've overreacted. I guess I just can't bear seeing the boys fight any more and I just didn't see Sam's reaction coming at all. But I'm starting to understand where it was coming from. Seems like for some reason I was so focused on Dean's feelings that I forgot about Sam's. I still don't think his reaction was right or helping at all but I might start to understand it a little better now.
I can't believe I turned on the computer again just to write this but I couldn't sleep. It seems this episode hit me harder than I thought.
