"I don't expect I'll change my mind," says Dean, but he does leave himself the out. He breathes in through his nose, willing his heartrate down in increments. "I've made some bad deals in my time, that's all. I'm not anxious to make another."

This isn't the crossroads, and Dean knows that, doesn't trust Kisuke, per se, but he does trust that what he's offering is a better deal than most. He can make Dean stronger, and Dean doesn't think he's ever needed it more.

"What's in the hole?"