Because bunking in with two GROWN-ASS MEN–WHO INCIDENTALLY ARE OLDER THAN YOU– even though you understand they’re your sons, seems a leeeeeeetle on the weird side, you ask me…
Well, I suppose. But if your funds are limited, paying for another room when, actually, it makes you more comfortable to know where everyone is at all times so you don’t panic, doesn’t make much sense.
I think it does, though, point out the implications of a hunting lifestyle, that because of these practicalities it is going to promote very enmeshed relationships. When weighing the pros and cons of your resources and risks, lots of boundaries get busted in the service of maintaining the family’s mission and keeping everyone safe.
I would have given good money to see that fight over the rollaway, though.
Can we talk about Mary and Sam? In a single episode, Mary cycled through a lot of the things that have haunted Sam at certain points throughout the series—not feeling like she belongs. Admitting that the place others call “home” is not her home. Loving her family dearly but needing to seek a place where she can find herself. Feeling like she’s the odd one out in a trio. Mourning the loss of a loved one. Being left behind in hotel rooms while the others go out and hunt. Mary Winchester is a powerful hunter, but she’s empathetic and intuitive and seeks the truth behind the easy answers… like Sam.
Also like Sam, she spoke to her family and said she had to leave.
Like Sam, she faced rejection born of pain when she expressed her need to leave.
Unlike Sam… Mary Winchester has a son named Sam, who has been through all of those things, understands them intimately, accepted her decision, and had the strength to put her needs over his desire to have her beside him.
Sam Winchester, giving to others what he never received.
As painful as Mary’s leaving is, I’m really hoping that we’re eventually headed for a lesson in ‘family doesn’t mean we have to be enmeshed and set ourselves on fire for each other.’
Hearseeno 