Castiel nods, surprised by how fiercely he wishes he could go back and change this, just say 'yes' outright. It is silly to be so disappointed at losing something he'd never even considered, especially when he still has all of this.

"I think it could fit into our life," he says quietly. "I'm sorry I didn't respond as you meant for me to, I was surprised. But I love you and I do want this house, that is quite a lot more than I could have imagined not long ago."