From what I remember, they cut away to commercials before I could fully consider it a hug. I agree that Sam was leaning into Dean, but I don't believe I would label it a full-hug.
That's why there were so many thrilled-people in fandom when we finally got a fully-developed hug in AHBL2.
(Seriously, gotta love a fandom where we can have debates about full-hugs vs. semi-hugs
)
But hey, when I get up to Home with my episode rewatch, I'll be rewatching it quite carefully. (Up through Skin now.......... )
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