"Well, no, you do need to go back to make sure the baby's growing all right." That's his first thought, to make sure the baby and his mate are safe. "And to make sure that your body is able to handle it. That's what you need to worry about, Gabriel. I'm...there's nothing to be sorry about, baby. As for plans, I'm pretty sure my dad has already regaled you with the fact that of his sons, only Dean ever managed anything close to 'plan'. Adam and I were both surprises."

He takes a breath, then laughs. It's not hysterical. It's a lot surprised, but it's definitely a joyful sound. "Do you want me to call Dean, ask him to drive you up? Anna and Cas can handle the shop for a few days, right? You can come and help me pack, drive back down with me after the graduation ceremony." Which Gabriel had been coming to, anyway. So he was only coming up a few days early.