Recap – “All Dogs Go To Heaven”

 
Sam and Dean are at the Impala trunk and Sam wants to know they can get near something that can smell them a hundred yards off.  They don’t.  Sniper rifle!  Awesome!    Sam is surprised that the plan is to take the pack leader down.  Dean wonders if he has a better idea.  No, but Crowley’s not gonna be too happy about that.  “Who gives a rats ass,” Dean says.  There’s the Dean Winchester fighting spirit we all know and love.  Dean explains if they let pack leader live just one second he sets off his psychic dog whistle and…you get it.  “On the other hand, it could lead us to an alpha, then Crowley would give me his soul back,” Sam answers.  Oh, you just aren’t getting it Sam, aren’t you?  You’re like a five year old.  Judging by Dean’s reaction, that’s what he’s thinking.  “What, are you kidding?  150 people turn into monsters.  That’s what you want?”  No, of course not, but he’s asking.  

Here’s Dean’s answer to that, and wow, it only took 8 episodes.  “Wow, you know what, that’s it.  You say you’re just folks, that you like baseball and apple pie or whatever.  Truth is I don’t know what you are but you’re not Sam.  I mean it’s your Gigantor body and maybe your brain but it’s not you.  So just stop pretending.  Do us both a favor.”  About freaking time he told Sam that.  The question is, will it sink in?  Is a soulless man capable of learning?  They both grab their bags and move on.   

Alright, I get it.  Sam is confused.  Without that shred of humanity inside, he can’t tell the difference between right and wrong, can’t make the self sacrifice for the greater good like he did in “Swan Song.”  So this is the plot for the next chunk of the season?  Dean having to explain this shit to him?  Sorry, this is hard for me.  It’s almost like all that growth and progress from the last five seasons has been wiped clean.  I know, he’ll get his soul back eventually and it’ll be different, but for right now, it’s hard to watch.  I already saw this once before.  It’s called Commander Data from “Star Trek The Next Generation.”  Except Data could tell right from wrong.  He was also pretty adorkable.  My favorite character.  You see, there’s a difference between emotionless and being a total dick.  

Lucky is outside the warehouse waiting for the gang to arrive while Dean is up on the adjacent roof manning sniper.  Sam is sitting there with Dean being annoying wallpaper.  Sam is guessing Lucky looks nervous.  “Wouldn’t you be?”  Asks Dean.  “I’d double cross us,” Sam answers.  “I mean he’s gonna realize that’s his best bet if he wants to keep breathing.”  Dean thinks he’ll go through with it.  “You mean because he loves that family?”  Sam wonders.  “Yep,” replies Dean.  Sam ponders that.  “I’d double cross us.”  So Dean hits Sam square in the temple with the butt of the rifle, knocking him off the roof.  Actually, his real answer is much better.  “Thanks Dexter, that’s reassuring.”  Hee, Dexter.  I like that.  Another nickname for the list!

Time for the showdown as the bigwigs arrive.  The garage door opens and lots of guys get out.  Unfortunately, the shot on the head dude is not clean.  Dean reminds Sam they’ve got only one shot at this, literally.  Everyone gathers, there’s no clear shot, and then Mandy and her little Aiden get out of the truck.  Uh oh.  Sam orders Dean to take the shot.  Dean can’t for Mandy and Aiden are in the way and Sam wants him to take it anyway.  So Dean fires on Sam instead.  No, his look only implies that.  Everyone goes inside and garage door closes.  Dean never gets his clean shot.  “So, plan B?”  Sam asks.  “We’ve got one?”  Dean replies.  Hey Sam is soulless, but not brainless.  His plan Bs have been pretty good lately. 

Mandy has no clue what’s going on and begs that they let her son go.  Turns out the boss is pissed at Lucky for doing those murders without permission.  Mandy claims this is a mistake, it has nothing to do with her and the rude big guy says it’s got everything to do with her.  He ain’t kidding.  Lucky claims he’s with them but he’s got to prove it by turning Mandy and Aiden while they watch.  If he doesn’t they’ll kill them all.  Sickos.

Oh wait, Big Guy smells something.  We know who that is!  Well, sort of.  Sam marches in and starts firing his silver bulleted gun without hesitation, taking out the head dude first with a shot through the face.  Gotta love that no fear thing he’s got going.  I guess that’s one hell of a plan B.  He takes out a couple more and then Dean starts firing his sniper rifle from upstairs.  Mandy hides and as Sam pursues a few runners Lucky comes over and leads Mandy to safety.  Of course she has no idea who he is, but she’s about to find out.  

 
Over to Sam, who in reckless mode starts firing wildly at a guy in the factory.  Back to Lucky, who leads Mandy to an office and has her bolt the door.  Back to Sam, who still chases a guy.  Back to Mandy, who puts Aiden under the desk.  This back and forth is known as dramatic tension in case you’re wondering.  Back to Sam, who finds clothes around the corner.  Uh oh, he’s gone into dog mode.  Sure enough, there’s a doberman ready to sneak up on him.  Now to Dean, who’s aiming at his position and doesn’t see the dog coming up near him.  Look out Dean!  Of course idgit dog growls, giving Dean enough warning to whip out his pistol and fire.  Luckily, they end up showing a dead man on the ground instead of a dog.  You know, I’m thrilled they didn’t show dogs being harmed, and lord knows Jared would have had their heads if they did, but isn’t that kind of sick that dead people are okay but not animals?  Shouldn’t we object to both?  Nah, I didn’t think so either.  Dead men it is.  After all, they’re bad men. 

Let’s see, who’s next.  Oh, Sam and the doberman.  Back to Lucky who’s confronted outside the office by big guy.  He’s appalled that Lucky is protecting them.  “After what I did for you?  I gave you your life back.”  Dean of course is aiming with the sniper waiting for his open shot while big guy keeps guilting Lucky.  That pushes Lucky to punching him, but yeah, it hurts his hand and doesn’t do much.  Big guy decides that instead of turning Mandy and Aiden, he’ll kill them instead and takes out Lucky with one punch, slamming him into the glass of the door.   

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Alice Jester

Alice Jester is the founder, editor-in-chief, head writer, programmer, web designer, site administrator, marketer, and moderator for The Winchester Family Business.  She is a 30 year IT applications and database expert with a penchant for creative and freelance writing in her spare (ha!!) time.  That’s on top of being a wife, mother of two active kids, and four loving (aka needy) pets.