[Dean was worse than miserable after having his eye stabbed, ripped out, and eaten. He didn't want to do anything at all, not for the first few weeks. Forcing himself to hold that pirate party was as much excitement as he could muster, just to give people the appearance that he was okay. Physical recovery only took about six weeks. Psychological recovery might take forever.

This is an incredibly vain person we're talking about, though. Dean likes his pretty-boy looks: they get him what he wants, and not having one beautiful green eye makes it a little harder to charm people. Things have gotten better since then, certainly, but he's still not happy.

Then again, when was he ever completely happy?]

Nah, not really.

[He stretches and feels his shoulders pop.]

Might wander down to the beach since the weather's warm. I sorta hate the library, and it ain't just 'cause I can't play music there. Damn thing never gives a straight answer.