Tricksters are notorious loophole-abusers. This shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone, but this particular one does, and in the worst way. Set between 9x10 and 9x11.
In which Balthazar is the dependable one, Bela pays a debt, and Meg learns she's not the only demon with loyalty. A side story to Soul Men.
Gabriel and Crowley have managed to eke out a little slice of paradise despite the world crashing down around them, and they think they can just sit out the remainder of the Apocalypse. A certain fallen angel is about to prove them wrong. End!verse with Swan Song parallels.
Crowley gets himself captured. Gabriel decides to rescue him.