He's leaning on Dean perhaps more than is strictly necessary, but he likes the reminder that he can lean on Dean. Forgetting that he could lead him down the wrong path. It took Purgatory to really remind him that he could depend on Dean, but he knows now that he can count on Dean to come through no matter what. He should really have more faith.

"You." He sighs. If he'd been entirely sober, he might have resisted more, but he's drunk enough to let it all spill out, especially with Dean being so oddly direct. Something in Dean has changed and Castiel isn't sure what to do with that. Normally Dean would tell him not to mention his feelings. "When you disappeared, there weren't nearly as many things here that wanted to kill you. It's like everyone we've fought is here now. I just want to keep you safe, Dean."