A friendly eyebrow waggle in return. Show off? Him? Probably. But it made Sam smile and after everything they'd been through? Kinda worth it.

The nudge gets a smile that's far less flash and a lot more Gabriel. "Good night Sam. I'll be here when you wake up. If Dean is nice I'll even bring donuts."

It was enough that Sam wanted him around, even knowing that he was in love with him, that he'd do anything for Sam. He could keep his distance and treasure those small gestures for what they were along the way.