"There was nothing to do," Dean groaned. "Everybody just sat around, ate bon-bons and watched bad TV. I'll pass, thanks."

"I was surprised that they actually let him take this gig, to be honest," Tessa sighed. "Usually reaping is given to souls in purgatory, looking to earn their penance. Occasionally those souls stick around once their trial is through, but most of them are ready to head on to their eternal rest."