Oh, it was the same actress playing (adult) Mary. Samantha Smith. I thought her face looked a little fuller than we're used to, but someone mentioned baby fat, so apparently she's a new mom and is still getting rid of the extra baby pounds.

What I found different, in addition to the baby weight, was her portrayal of Mary. She seemed . . . off . . . from what we've always seen her as. It was Sam's own DTs-induced interpretation of Mary, but I think it was Sam's way of telling himself that what he's doing is right, and Dean will only get in the way.

I dunno what I will do if they totally just say God is a big meanie once and for all. :(

That is something that could put me off Show permanently. Or at least take me down to a level where I'm only watching for Jensen's performance. I know this isn't Sunday school and they're just telling a story here, but it's hard for me not to see their interpretations through my beliefs. "Heaven" doesn't equate with God in the SPN 'verse, and that's hard for me to keep track of because it goes against things I hold so fundamentally dear. You know?

So, yeah. Cas better have a really good reason for doing what he did, and there better be a great payoff all the way around.

*wibble*