❝ We’re just enquiring about the chemistry between the two leads when Jared Padalecki sneaks out from behind the drape. Ackles barely has time to announce, “And here’s my geek brother…” when, in a display of fillial affection, Padalecki reaches over and pokes his finger up Ackles’s nostril. “Don’t want you going on camera with a big ol’ booger hanging out of your nose,” he explains before ambling away singing. “Just looking out for you, bro.” Ackles shouts after him, “Thanks, man. Keeping it real.” There’s a pause before he dead-pans, “Does that answer your question?

❝ There was much speculation to whether Jared, who was in Vancouver filming The Christmas Cottage, would attend the play. He did, accompanied by girlfriend Sandra McCoy on June 6. Despite cleverly disguising himself with a baseball cap, Jared was recognized by some fans. He was seen to greet Danneel with a big Hey girl and a kiss. At interval he infamously offered to buy Jensen’s father (whom he called Papa Ackles) some Skittles. An overheard phone conversation between Jared and Jensen indicated that the visit had been a surprise. Jared then led a standing ovation at the end of the play.