Dean and Chuck in “Unfinished Business”

Dean

Here's the thing, um, "Chuck" -- and I... mean no disrespect. Um, I'm guessing you came back to help with the Darkness. And that's great. That's, y'know... It's fantastic. Um... But you been gone a... A long, long time. And there's so much crap that has gone down on the Earth for thousands of years. I mean, the plagues and wars! Slaughters! And you were... I don't know, writing books? Going to fan conventions? Were you even aware, or-- or did you just tune it out?

Chuck

I was aware, Dean.

Dean

But you did nothing! And again, I'm-- I'm not trying to piss you off. Y'know, I don't wanna turn into a pillar of salt.

Chuck

I actually-- I didn't do that.

Dean

...Okay. People-- People pray to you. People build churches for you! They fight wars in your name, and you did nothing!

Chuck

You're frustrated. I get it. Believe me, I was hands-on -- real hands-on for... Wow, ages! I was so sure if I kept stepping in, teaching, punishing, that these beautiful creatures that I created would grow up. But it only stayed the same! And I saw that I needed to step away and let my baby find its way. Being over-involved is no longer parenting; it's enabling.

Dean

But it didn't get better...

Chuck

Well, I've been mulling it over and from where I sit, I think it has.

Dean

Well, from where I sit, it feels like you left us and you're trying to justify it.

Chuck

I know you had a complicated upbringing, Dean. But don't confuse me with your dad.