[ elena had sensed it goes deeper, but it feels more important for castiel to define than for her to assume.

(she'd never thought of death this way. as a force for something like this.) ]

I understand - why you lost your faith in Him. But I hope you never lose faith in that. It's worth holding on to.

[ not too long after she finishes speaking, the door opens. but hopefully castiel hears how much she means it. ]