Crowley really is a magnificent bastard, isn't he? But he just doesn't seem like the Big Bad to me - he doesn't strike me as a particularly fearsome King of Hell.

Sam's honesty at the end was the real shocker for me this ep. It was sorely needed (for Dean obviously but for the viewers, as well), but it was just... wow. Ouch. I was left wondering the same thing you did, about what happens when Sam does get his soul back. The angst would be off the charts!

Next week's ep has me so excited!!! I can't wait to see Show's take on faeries!