Supernatural

[Dana0715]

(Last episode of Season 2, Supernatural, when Dean is making a deal with the crossroads demon to save Sam)

(Author's note, I'm going by memory on the dialogue as much as possible because I can't find a transcript of this episode to go by..... of course, let me know if you like this idea I came up with for a fanfic)

The demon woman circles Dean, shaking her head at the deal he is trying to make

"What is it about you Winchesters?" She asked speculatively, "First it's John, and now it's you. So willing to give your life for another."

"My brother deserves to live!"

"And you don't Dean?" she asked, laying a hand on his shoulder

"Isn't the way this usually goes is I sell my soul, I get ten years, my brother lives? You come to collect me at the end of that ten years?"

"Oh no no!" the demon tsked him, "You're far to dangerous Dean Winchester. We can't give you a full ten years."

"Ok, how about 7?" She shook her head. "5?" she shook her head again

"Fine then no deal!" Dean bluffs, then starts to walk away

"I know you too well Dean Winchester..... you'll take whatever I give you. One year! And that's my final and only offer. Your brother lives. Take it or leave it."

Dean turns back and starts to stalk to her, knowing he has to kiss her to seal the deal, but she stops him by placing her fingers over his mouth

"I'll probably get you even sooner Dean..... you have more family than you thought."

He steps back, astounded. "The only family I have now is my brother, he's all that matters to me. My father is dead and so is my mother."

"Ah yes!.... But we in the demon circles know something you don't. You also have a daughter."

"I don't have any kids! Your demon circle is really mixed up!"

"The mother also made a deal with us..... and her time is nearly up. The child is nine years old. That's all I'll say, you can figure the rest out."

She began to lean forward and kiss him and he stepped back, "Not until you tell me where this child is!"

She shook her head, "Seal the deal now, or your brother stays dead. I told you enough to find her."

Dean knew he had no more bargaining chips, especially not knowing who this child is, or even who the mother is

He clasped the back of the she-demon's neck, pulled her to him for a brutal kiss to seal the deal

Then he released her, turned and walked away, never looking back

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Two weeks later, happy to have his brother back in his life, Dean was wracking his brain on who he was with ten years ago..... who would have a child of his that's nine years old?

Sam was listening to an MP3 player, tapping his foot and singing to himself. And then it dawned on Dean all of a sudden

Dacia (author's note - pronounced DAY-sha) Henderson

He first met her when she moved in next door in Kansas. They were both 16. Her dad was the preacher at a local Baptist church, and her mother was the stay-at-home mom, perfect preacher's wife type

They were incredibly strict, but Dacia had a wild streak

And it was Dean's first love in his life and he loved the rebel in her. It was just like the one within him at that time

To defy her parents, she joined a high school rock band. She was an incredibly talented singer and sang in her father's choir as well as soloing many times. Then she joined a rock band. When she found out Dean could play a guitar, she convinced him to join the band as well

Then her mother died and her dad became even stricter. So she ran away from home. Dean, who was 16 and just got his Impala, found her in the town square

And on a whim, he took her wherever she wanted to go. They had run off together

He wasn't a virgin during their first time together, but she was. So their first time making love was awkward, and somewhat painful for her. But practice made perfect and for the next few weeks on the run, he more than made up for the slack

But then their dads had listed them as runaways, the police caught them and held them until their dads picked them up

Dacia was more or less placed in lockdown in her own home

Dean had to leave with his dad and brother on yet another hunt

Dean had revealed to Dacia about the Winchester's eccentric lifestyle and why they live it, and it was through him that she learned of a whole different side of life

What Dean didn't realize was when his dad packed and took both boys with him for several months, Dacia found she was pregnant

She had no way of reaching Dean, but she finally decided to write a letter and address it to a PO Box he always told her his family checks monthly

Her dad intercepted the letter without her knowledge and had a telegram sent to her, supposedly from Dean, calling her a slut and that the baby isn't his and she was on her own

Her Dad convinced her to go to his sister in Colorado and stay with her during her pregnancy. When she has the baby, she could place it for adoption

But Dacia refused to let her baby go, so her dad and her aunt refused shelter, she was on her own after having her baby, alone, destitute, and starving with only her guitar and a few changes of clothes

Remembering the lore of the crossroads demon, she was finally so desparate to keep herself and her baby alive, thinking Dean had rejected her as well as her family, Dacia read how to summon the demon

It went against everything she had ever been taught in her life, due to her fundamental background, but she and her baby were starving

She cut out the picture of herself from her driver's license. What good is a license when you don't have a car?

She placed it in a box and found a crossroads in Pigeon Forge TN (her money paid for a bus ticket, and this was as far as she could go)..... and there was a man that appeared.

What surprised her is how beautiful he was. Tall, dark-haired, broad shouldered..... it was his red eyes that gave him away as a demon

"Dacia Henderson..... you're a poor pitiful sight, aren't you sweetie!"

She was still on her knees, cradling her baby, tears in her eyes

"My baby deserves a chance..... but I need a way to make a living. I would like to be a country star, one of the most famous this country has ever seen. That way I can stockpile some money for my child's future."

"She's a beautiful little girl.... what's her name?" the gorgeous demon asked

"Dena." she said simply

"Winchester?" the demon asked knowingly

"I'll keep the name Henderson for her.... Dean doesn't want anything to do with the baby."

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Dean didn't know the back story, but knew that Dacia was a starting off point. He knew she became a very famous country celebrity. He always knew she had the talent

But was her success due to demon influence?

Dean dug through his cassette collection and found one of Dacia's earliest albums

He popped it in the player, surprising Sam. Sam is used to hear Zepplin or AC/DC coming out of the player, not country music!

Dean floored the accelerator of the Impala

Heading to Pigeon Forge TN to get some answers

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TBC

[Dana0715]

(PS - another author's note - any songs that "Dacia" supposedly sings in this fic are ALL from Sugarland CDs, and they are ALL written and performed by Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland. I just want to make sure to give credit where it's due and I don't want to get in trouble for any kind of copyright issues!)

Sam removed his earbuds and listened to the cassette for a moment. Then he turned to Dean to tease

"Taking a trip down memory lane Dean?"

"Something like that!" Dean snapped, not really wanting to talk about it

"You used to date her didn't you?"

"You know I did."

"Mmm hmmm! And WHY are you suddenly so interested in her music?"

"We're taking a little trip Sammy. We're going to see Dacia. We're heading to Pigeon Forge."

Sam turned a little toward Dean and said, "Ok I'll bite..... why??"

"I just have a few issues to settle with her, that's all. Drop it, OK?"

Sam shrugged, letting it go for now. He knew he'll find out more later when Dean was ready

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The following day found Dean and Sam in the Smokies, driving through picturesque Pigeon Forge, TN

They pulled into a hotel parking lot and used one of the credit cards that Dean keeps on hand with various aliases

After a few phone calls to some old friends that Dean knew was still part of Dacia's band from their high school days, he found out she was practicing some new songs at the Louise Mandrell theater while it was closed

Once he got directions, he and Sam arrived at the theater in ten minutes flat

They could hear the music blaring it's way out into the parking lot. Dacia's native Georgia voice crooned out with the music

There's gotta be something more
Gotta be more than this
I need a little less hard time
I need a little more bliss
I'm going to take my chances
Taking a chance I might
Find what I'm looking for....
There's gotta be something more!

Dean and Sam walk into the back of the auditorium and find a seat where they are in the dark, watching Dacia do her thing

Dean had to hand it to her, she was more of a woman now. At 26, she had filled out nicely from the skinny 16 year old spitfire he remembered. Her dark brown hair was long and wavy, he guessed her body to be about a woman's size 8 or 10, not model skinny but definitely curves in all the right places

She finally called out to her band after the last song, not noticing the Winchester boys in the back

"OK guys! That's a wrap! Everyone go home, be with your families, we sing tomorrow night!"

Dean gets up and begins walking slowly up the aisle. Sam stayed where he was. This is something he HAD to see and he had the best seat in the house

Some of the band members walked up the aisle, passing Dean. A few recognized him from high school, but the rest were new recruits that never met him

When Dacia heard his name, she turned and shaded her eyes from the stage lights to make sure

And her face hardened, her eyes turned to flint as she jumped down from the stage

Dean, always the charismatic brother, cheerfully said, "Hey Dacia! Long time, no see huh?"

She stalked straight over to him and slapped him hard across the face, surprising Dean and a couple of the members of the band

"Get this piece of sh!t out of my sight!" Dacia called out. Two security guards heard the commotion and began running to do her bidding

"Wait!! I really need to talk to you!"

"I don't give a flying flip WHAT you want Dean Winchester! As far as I'm concerned, you're dead to me!"

Sam now jumps up and calls out, "Hey Dacia! Remember me?"

She turned to the sound of the voice, and this time there was genuine delight in her green eyes

"Sam? Sam Winchester! Ohmigod!!" she squealed and headed to him to hug him. "The last time I saw you, you were 12 years old! You have grown UP!! What have you done with yourself and WHY are you still with your good-for-nothin' brother?"

Security began to drag Dean away and he was begging, "C'mon Sam! Help me out here??"

Sam spoke quietly to her and she turned to security, raising a hand to stop them, "Wait a minute!"

She walked over to Dean, standing and facing him with her hands on her hips, staring him down. He gave her the best puppy dog look he could

"That doesn't work on me anymore Dean!" She waves at everyone and calls out, "Can we get some privacy in here? YOU! Security, I'll call you if I need you. Sam and Dean stay, everyone else goes!"

She waited until everyone left and told Dean, "You have thirty seconds to explain what you're doing here or I will have you tossed out on the asphalt." She looks at her watch and points, "Go!"

"I found out you might have had a child of mine and I'm here to find out for sure."

"Wow! Beats your own record!" Dacia says. "You're usually a lot more talkative."

He shrugs, "You didn't give me a lot of options!"

"Dean, you made it very clear how you felt about me ten years ago. You left me high and dry and I've moved on."

"Dacia.... did you have my child?? That's all I'm wanting to know."

"You know I did!" she declared hotly to him, fists clenched at her sides. "But let me tell you something buddy! She is MINE now. YOU absolved every bit of parental involvement with that telegram you sent me!"

"What telegram??" That question stopped Dacia's tirade for a moment, and he took her gently by the shoulders and said, "I swear, I never sent a telegram to you. What telegram are you talking about?"

She nods backstage, "Come with me to my dressing room.... you too Sam!"

They follow her and she's talking, "I can't believe I've kept it all these years, but I had to prove to the courts you wanted no parental involvement. I had a copy of my letter that I kept.... and it's a good thing I thought to do that, and a typed telegram from you"

She entered her dressing room, pokes through her purse, presenting an old telegram to Dean. He carefully opened it, afraid of tearing it, and he read it

"I swear to you.... I NEVER sent you this. When was this?"

She sat back staring him down. All these years of hating him and now she had doubts. Dacia considered herself a good judge of character most of the time, but now she was beginning to question her own judgement

She offered a seat to both of them and quietly said, "Remember when our dads dragged our asses back home after running away?"

He nodded

"And your dad packed you and Sam up and took off for about 6 or 7 months on a 'hunt'?"

"You were pregnant then?" Dean asked

"Yeah..... and I sent you this letter..." she pulled it out carefully from her purse, still carrying it, "I wrote a copy of it, somehow I knew I would need it."

Dean carefully opened the letter and asked, "Is it OK if I read it now?"

"Sure, as long as you remember that was a scared and frightened 16 year old girl and not the woman I am now."

"Duly noted." he told her and began reading

He clenched his jaw as he read...... why did he never get this letter? He believed her when she said she sent it..... but who intercepted it?

"OK..." he folded the letter back up and asked, "Do you mind if I keep this?"

"Knock yourself out" she said quietly, still trying not to show any emotion where he was concerned

"Now, when you wrote this..... what was going on?"

"Besides the fact I was pregnant and scared out of my mind?" she said sarcastically

"I'm serious. Just replay it for me because I wasn't there and knew NOTHING about this."

"Dad called me all kinds of names, he was ashamed of me and my condition.... he said it was God's punishment for how rebellious and evil I had become. So that shame wouldn't be brought on him or his parish, he sent me to Colorado to stay with his sister.... my aunt. I was to have the baby, give it up for adoption and come back home like nothing happened and pretend to be the dutiful daughter."

"Did you adopt the child out?"

"No! So Dad disowned me, and so did my aunt. I was on the streets at 16 with a baby daughter, panhandling to get food for her. I didn't eat enough to provide the breast milk she needed. She was starving and so was I......"

She blinked a moment, then turned back to Dean sternly, "She's in school right now, but she should be home in a couple of hours. I've raised her by myself all this time and I don't know if I'm too thrilled about you coming into her life. I haven't told her anything about her father and I avoid the question when she asks."

She stands, "As far as she is concerned Dean, YOU and Sam are just old friends from Kansas. You do NOT tell her anything else without my consent!"

Dean stands now and faces off with her, "If she is my child, she will know eventually about me. BUT I'll comply.... for now. I would like to get to know her. If you'll let me."

She was clearly undecided and Dean, still staring her down, said to Sam, "Sammie, could you give us a minute please?"

"Yeah, sure!" Sam was uncomfortable just being there anyway. He told Dacia, "It was great seeing you again Dacia."

She smiled at him, "You too Sam. We need to catch up one day."

Sam left Dean and Dacia alone

"You made a deal with the devil didn't you?" Dean asked without preamble

Her eyes widened, then she shook her head, "I don't know what you're talking about!"

She started to turn away and he grabbed her arm, "I know because I made a similar deal a few weeks ago and I was told about my child by the demon. Crossroads demon, make a deal, get ten years, they give you what you want for ten years and then they come to collect?"

"Wait! What do you mean you 'made a similar deal'?"

"Sammy was dead Dacia. I made a deal for him to live. But I was only given a year.... and now it looks like that's about the same amount of time you have too isn't it?"

She gazed into his eyes, tears beginning to form and she swallowed hard. Passionately, she tells him, "Every single night, I lay down in bed and think of the fact that I'm going to hell soon. I have nightmares about it. But I'd do ANYTHING for my baby! She was STARVING Dean. The day I made that deal, HER life was on the line and I'll gladly sell my soul for her to live..... if I had it to do over again, I'd do the same damn thing. I cherish every single minute with my baby because I know....." Her voice breaks and she gets herself under control and ends the sentence with, "Because I know I won't be there forever and I want to make sure to leave behind loving memories of her mother."

She began to sob suddenly, she couldn't hold it anymore and Dean automatically wrapped her in an embrace

"I'm scared..... I am SO scared Dean and I have to always put on a brave front for my baby!"

"You're not doing it alone anymore. I'm giving up hunting..... and staying here until..."

"No! You don't have to do that. I understand now that you didn't know about Dena, but I don't want to force you into doing anything."

"Hey!" Dean tilts her chin to look down at her, his hazel eyes meeting her dewy green eyes. "You're not forcing me into anything. I would have been there ten years ago if I had known. Now that I do, I'm making up for lost time. Let me into her life, let me get to know her.... please?"

She nods and buries her face in his shoulder

He saw the resolve in her that he had regarding his brother. She finally cried it out, used a tissue to wipe her eyes and nose and put her game face back on

"How about you and Sam coming to my house for dinner tonight? You can meet Dena then."

He grinned in nostalgia, "You're cooking?"

"Of course!"

"God! I LOVED your cooking! I remember after your mom died, you did the cooking for you and your dad..... I think I fell in love that first night I tasted your pot roast."

"Well tonight it's fried chicken."

He rubbed his stomach and said, "My mouth is watering already."

They left together, at least getting along for now, shelving their discussion about their mutual deals for later

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TBC

[lauraforever]

WOOHOO! This is totally AWESOME!!! I love it!!!

[There Is No Spoon]

Amazing Trina.

Definitely a different take on season three then I remember.

Keep the updates coming.

[phoenixnz]

wow trina - how are they going to get out of this deal with the devil?
I have to admit, I haven't seen Supernatural, although it has been playing here, but you've got me interested. Plus it has cutie Jensen Ackles - a reason to watch it if anything, hehe

[Dana0715]

Thanks for the comments guys! I just recently got the DVDs on Supernatural and it got my creative juices flowing a little bit. And you're right, anything with Jensen Ackles is worth the watching! :)

[Dana0715]

Author's note - as usual, disclaimer is I don't own anything regarding Supernatural and this story will become NC17...... so anyone under 18 reading this needs to go somewhere else. :)

Another update
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Dean and Sam followed Dacia's car to her home, a very large two story house that looked like a large wood cabin

The inside was spacious and homey, with skylights in the ceiling to let in natural light. It was a 5 bedroom, 2.5 bath with a large kitchen that Dean knew Dacia probably stayed in a lot.

He remembered how much she loved to cook. It was the one thing she excelled at that her dad approved of.

She gestured to the living room area that had a large screen plasma TV and entertainment system, "Feel free to make yourselves at home boys! Can I get you anything to drink?"

"Got a beer?" Dean asked

Dacia was already in the kitchen and she poked her head back out, "Actually, I don't keep any alcoholic beverages around because of Dena and her friends. I have juice, soda, milk and Kool-aid. Take your pick!"

Sam intervened quickly, "Soda sounds great.... for BOTH of us."

She smiled at Sam again, "Coming right up!"

She pulled out two cans of soda from the fridge, then pulled down two glasses. Sam happened to walk in and stop her, taking one of the cans out of her hands, "We can drink straight from the can. It's already cold, you don't have to use a glass for us."

Sam grabbed the second can and passed it to Dean, who just walked into the kitchen.

"Sorry guys!" Dacia was a little sheepish, "It's habit. I do it all the time for Dena because she likes to crunch the ice afterward. So! If you guys can step out of my way, I'll get this evening's meal started."

Sam and Dean found stools at the bar that separated the kitchen and dining areas. Dacia was flying around the kitchen, like she's done this a hundred times before, pulling some stuff that is already prepared and just needed heating, and pulling out her deep fryer, oil and ingredients to batter the chicken

"So who prefers dark meat and who prefers white?" she asked

"We're not picky." Dean told her, not used to being waited on. "Just fry up a bunch of it. We'll eat it."

She pulled out a bowl of cut up potatoes from the fridge that she kept in water. She drained the water, rinsed the potatoes and put them in a pot with water, turning on the eye

"That's for the potato salad..... let's see... oh yeah!"

She went to the fridge again and pulled out a casserole dish filled with a yellow substance that made Sam and Dean raise eyebrows

She grinned at their look and motioned at the dish, "Squash casserole. You haven't lived until you've tried this. It's one of Dena's favorite side dishes. One of the few vegetables I can get her to eat!"

She turned on the oven, setting aside the casserole, waiting for the oven to preheat and began preparing a flour mixture for the chicken while heating the oil in the deep fryer

They watched her in fascination as she mixed flour and a packet of dry ranch dressing into a gallon size baggie. The chicken she had refrigerated overnight in buttermilk and she took the pieces one at a time, put them in the baggie, zipped it and shook, then placed it in the deep fryer.

During this the oven dinged to show it was preheated and she placed the casserole in the oven. The smells of cooking was making the Winchester boys stomach rumble. Dacia happened to hear it and stopped a moment, giving them a knowing look

"When was the last time you boys ate?"

"Some microwaveable hot pocket thingys this morning..." Dean said

"You two must be STARVING! Here!"

She went back to the fridge and bent low. Both boys got a good look at her ass in the snug jeans she was wearing. Sam turned away, embarassed. But not Dean. When she straightened, she had a large bowl of salad in her hands

"Something to eat and won't ruin your dinner!" she announced, forking out two bowls of salad and placing dressing in front of them. Three different kinds to choose from since she didn't know what they preferred. She sat down bacon bits and croutons in front of them too

"Help yourselves boys and feel free while you're here to get what you need out of the fridge or pantry."

Dean was amused, "Part of that southern hospitality and charm of yours coming out huh?"

"Hey! I grew up in Georgia the first 16 years of my life Dean. I was only in Kansas a year and had Dena right after turning 17. So yeah! The Georgia roots are still there, wanting to take care of everybody and opening my home to whoever I want. I usually just cook for me and Dena. It's kinda nice to have two guys around with hearty appetites that appreciate what I do!"

Dean thought to himself and he ate his salad that she had NO idea where HIS appetites lie nowadays, but he wasn't here to screw her. He had to remember that! Those days are long gone and he REALLY appreciated a home cooked meal. It's been too long since he's had one

"Mom!!" a girl's voice called from the front door, souding excited

"I'm in here sweetie!" Dacia called out while removing the cooked chicken from the fryer and starting more

A blond head came rushing into the kitchen and she excitedly squealed, "I did it Mom! I did it! I'm going to play Priscilla in the Thanksgiving play at school! I got the part!"

Dacia quickly washed her hands and hugged her daughter, "That is awesome sweetie!! So when is this pageant?"

"A week before Thanksgiving..." then she stopped, noticing the two men sitting and eating at the bar. She turned back to her mom curiously, "Who are they?"

Dean and Dacia exchanged eye contact, and then she cleared her throat. "Dena, these are old friends of mine from Kansas. They used to live next door to me. This one is Dean Winchester, and that one is his younger brother Sam Winchester."

Dean couldn't help staring at the little girl. She had long flowing hair that was his color, but as long as her mother's. The rest of the features were Dacia made over, all the way down to the jewel green eyes and slender, athletic body of a young girl

Dean shook himself slightly because he was beginning to make the girl nervous with the staring. He smiled charmingly at her, "It's nice to meet you Dena."

She immediately dismissed them and turned back to her mother, "I need a pilgrim outfit. Can you make one Mom? Please??"

Dean couldn't help but ask, "You can SEW too?"

"Another hobby Dad approved of that I was allowed to do. Mom taught me, years ago!"

Dena was tugging her Mom's blouse, "Mom? Will you?"

"Of course sweetie. When does it need to be finished?"

"In three weeks..."

"I'll do it, I promise. Now YOU young lady have homework! Go get started. I'll call you when supper is ready."

"Mom I'm TIRED of fractions!"

"But you need to learn it. I'll check your homework after we eat. Don't worry kiddo! You'll get it eventually! It's not that hard when you know a few tricks. Now stop stalling and go!"

Dacia smiled while watching her daughter grumble and stomp to her room

She turned to the Winchesters, "You have to stay on top of her or she'll NEVER do her homework."

It seemed to take no time that Dacia completed putting together the meal and had each Winchester take everything out to the table for her

"Be sure to save a little room boys... I made an apple pie yesterday."

Dean closed his eyes and groaned. Damn! He just died and went to heaven! Had to! Apple pie was his favorite!!

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Dacia was watching the Winchesters eat with relish, secretly thrilling her. Dena took her cooking skills for granted, but she knew Dean and Sam fended for themselves a lot..... and cooking skills was not one of their specialties.

She remembered being at the Winchester house when their dad had gone "hunting" and what she found in the house was appalling. Mostly foods like cereal, or TV dinners

She scrounged around their house until she found all she needed to make a pot roast and she stuck around for the few hours it took to cook

No one appreciated that more than these two boys did

She rebelled against her father's strict rules, but down deep, she always had a need to care for others that needed her. The Winchester boys were at the top of the list back then

Especially Dean

Sam had the luxury of Dean watching out for him, but no one watched out for Dean except Dean himself. She remembered a conversation the two of them had once. Her Dad had gone to bed, and she snuck out of her bedroom window, climbed down a tree and met Dean on his back porch. It was a summer night, the stars were out and they sat on the porch swing, side by side

She remembered asking, "Dean? When do you ever do anything for yourself?"

"What do you mean?" he had asked

"You're always watching out for your brother. For some reason you believe it's your sole duty to watch out for him. You allow him to play football in school, to be a kid..... but you don't pursue anything YOU want."

He crooked a finger under her chin to turn her to face him, "I'm here aren't I? YOU are what I want."

Dacia brought herself back to present day, hearing Dena chatter on and on to Sam and Dean about the Thanksgiving pageant

"Sweetie.... eat your squash or no dessert."

"I'm talking too much aren't I?" Dena grinned mischeviously

Dacia reached across to hold her daughter's hand and give it a squeeze, "Not at all sweetie. I love hearing anything you have to say."

Later that evening, Dacia was clearing the dishes and loading the dishwasher, Dena took it upon herself to entertain the guests, chattering constantly about her school, her friends, etc

Neither Winchester was bothered by it at all, it amused both of them. Dean's cell phone rang and he pulled it out, checking the display

It was Bobby

Dean excused himself and walked outside with the cell phone, walking toward his Impala

"Hey! Whassup?"

"A little vamp activity going on in Massachusetts. People dying, blood drained completely out of their bodies..... there's a nest out there."

"Look, Bobby, I'd love to go, you know me. But.... there's a little business I need to stick around for."

Sam walked out of the house, heading to Dean to find out if everything's OK

"I can't really explain it on the phone."

"What about if Sam and I go?" Bobby asked

"Let my little brother go vamp hunting without me? How am I supposed to look after him then?"

Sam tapped him on the shoulder and Dean spoke into the phone, "Hey! Just a moment!" He placed his hand over the cell phone and spoke quietly to Sam, "What is it?"

"Let me go." Sam told him. "You know I can handle this and Bobby will be there with me. You need to stay here."

"Sam, I'm not sending you out vampire hunting. That's dangerous!"

"Oh and hunting with YOU isn't?"

"You know I got your back Sam!"

"And so does Bobby! He's like a favorite uncle to us and he knows his stuff. You stay here and get to know your new found family and I'll be back in a week."

Dean was still not wanting to give his blessing on this, sending his brother into dangerous territory without him

"Dean!" Sam appealed, "I'm not 12 years old anymore OK? I'm a grown man, I don't need my big brother constantly protecting me!"

"Oh is that right?" Dean asked, fed up. "And just a few weeks ago you nearly DIED Sam!"

Dean still hasn't told Sam that he DID die and the deal he struck with the demon to bring Sam back to life

Finally, Dean spit out, "Fine! Go!" He got back on the phone with Bobby, "Ok! Sam's going with you, but you BETTER keep him safe, you hear me??"

After Dean hung up the phone, he was muttering back into the house about stubborn little brothers and their penchant to get themselves killed

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TBC

[lauraforever]

AWWWWWWWWWWWWWwwwwwwwwwwww, this is so cute! I love the scenes with her baby daughter and the boys! This was a totally awesome new chapter!

[Dana0715]

After Dacia had everything cleaned up, she was going to join everyone in the living room, but there was a knock on the door

It was 8:30 pm.... who would be here now??

Dena ran to the door and peeked through the stain glass window

"It's Uncle Toby!" she announced happily and opened the door

A tall, dark haired, very handsome man in a suit and tie stepped in and tugged Dena's ponytail playfully

"Hey kiddo!! Aren't you supposed to be at soccer practice?" Toby teased as he walked into the house

"It's not soccer season! You know that since you're one of the coaches!"

"Oh right right right! I'm just looking forward to seeing my favorite goalie in action!" He looked up to see Dacia, with Dean and Sam standing behind her. His eyes narrowed slightly

Toby went to high school with Dean.... they knew each other and their shared pasts was not friendly

"Dean." Toby said, some surprise to his voice. "What brings YOU around all of a sudden?"

"Hey Toby!" Dean gave a faux friendly voice inflection, hands in his back pockets and staring Toby down, "Long time no see."

"Sam? Is that you?" Toby asked, then shook his head, "You've gotten TALL! When did that growth spurt happen huh?"

Dean answered instead, a hint of hatred in his voice, "Probably shortly after the time that you and three of your buddies ganged up on my little brother on the school bus? I seem to recall those odds weren't very fair. And I remember having to hunt you down at the high school to kick your butt myself."

"Dean, c'mon! We were kids then! I've grown up since then."

Dacia spoke up now, nervously trying to keep any male posturing down in front of her child, "Yes! Toby is my agent now. He has a knack with people and has been a great help to me."

Toby was still giving Dean a suspicious glare, "And you're around NOW for your cut in the profits, I gather?"

Dean walked a little closer to him, they both stood about the same height but Dean was broader in the shoulders

"I am only here to see an old friend Toby. Let's not turn this into anything your dirty mind can come up with."

Toby got back into Dean's face, standing in his personal space, "Oh I can come up with a lot, and I don't think you're here to just catch up." He turned to Dacia, "Why have you let him in your house? You swore to me that he wanted nothing to do with you or..."

Dacia was gesturing to Toby behind Dena, pointing at Dena and placing a finger over her lips, shaking her head

"Got it!" Toby nodded. He retreated a little away from Dean and said, "We'll talk later. We have an audience."

"Looking forward to it!" Dean said, not meaning a word of it

Sam glared at Toby too as Dena was leading Toby away, leading him to the living room

Dean whispered to Dacia urgently, "You have HIM as your agent??"

"He's a good PR guy. You know how it is with former jocks, they're usually good with people. Sometimes I don't think I would have made it as far as I have without him."

"Or maybe that's what he WANTS you to think!"

This time it was Sam that said it, quietly and urgently. "Dacia, you didn't see what he did. He was a crook from way back. If I were you, I'd check the accounts and make sure everything is as it should be."

"I check them monthly guys. He's not skimming off of me. He gets a regular salary from me, whether he's working or not. But that's all. No overtime pay or anything like that. Otherwise, he gets a regular weekly paycheck. And he's good with Dena, even coaches soccer! Come on! People can change, and I think he has."

Dean didn't believe it, but he simply told her, "For your sake, I hope so."

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[lauraforever]

love it, in a bad mood, don't ask, but I just wanted to let you know that I loved this update

[Dana0715]

Dean and Sam left pretty quickly after Toby showed up. Dean floored the accelerator once he was on the highway going back to the hotel, clenching his jaw

"I don't like it Sam! I don't like it one bit!"

"Toby? Yeah, I got that!" Sam said with a smirk

"He was never good news, ya know? There's something not right here. Dacia used to hate him too. How in the world did he work himself into her good graces and become HER AGENT of all things??"

"Well from what I remember Dean, it's not that she 'hated' him. He had a thing for her, remember? You both were vying for her attention. And I think THAT is why you're going all nutso. You're jealous!"

"I am not!" Dean snarked, "There's nothing to be jealous of! We're not together now. It's simply that piece of sh!t is around my daughter!"

"When you're not." Sam said knowingly. "He stepped in where you haven't and that is what's driving you crazy."

Dean was quiet. The only clue to his feelings was the flooring of the accelerator

"Dean... give him a chance. He probably has changed. I agree that I'm not that happy about seeing him too. He was the bully in my nightmares. But maybe Dacia is right. Maybe he's changed. She doesn't seem like the type that lets just anyone around her daughter."

"I don't trust him.... and I'm going to be watching him."

"Yeah, you do that, just don't let Dacia know you're doing it or she'll slap a restraining order on you so fast, your head will spin."

They were pulling into the hotel parking lot and Dean sighed, "OK, let's change the subject. When is Bobby picking you up?"

"Tomorrow morning."

"Then I guess you better get some sleep." Dean told him as he pulled into their parking spot in front of their room

He killed the motor and told Sam, "I'll be in in a minute. I don't think you need my bad mood rubbing off on you."

Sam shrugged, got out, pulled out his keycard and went into the hotel room

And Dean sat there stewing, remembering more of the past and vowing to keep a watch over Toby Carlton.

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Dean was finally able to get to sleep around 3:00 am. About 8 am, his cell phone was ringing. He slapped his hand around the bedside table, trying to find the cell phone. Once he felt it, he opened it and mumbled, "Hello?"

"Dean! I'm sorry to wake you!" Dacia said apologetically. "I guess I assume everyone keeps hours like mine!"

She was always a morning person.... and at this moment it irritated the hell out of him

"Is something wrong?" Dean asked, pushing the sleep cobwebs out of his brain

"Well not wrong.... I have a concert I have to perform at tonight. Still have to pay the bills, and it includes autograph signings and stuff like that. I was just wondering..... if you might be interested in babysitting for me? Give you a chance to get to know Dena and it just be the two of you?"

"Why the sudden change of heart? he asked

"Cuz she needs to know her father, and her father needs to know her. Have Sam come too if you want. He is her uncle after all."

"Sam won't be with me. He's going hunting and will be gone for about a week."

By now Dean was up and in the bathroom, splashing water on his face, careful to not get the phone wet

"OK.... if you can't, it's fine. I have a regular babysitter that's great with her. I just thought...."

"I'll do it." he told her simply, interrupting her

"Alrighty! Sounds great! You'll be fine with her. It's Friday, so I don't push the homework thing too much, and I allow her to stay up until 10 Friday and Saturday nights. There's plenty of games and movies.... I'm sure you two will be fine. I'll have supper in the fridge for the two of you, you just have to heat it up, OK?"

"What time?" Dean asked, noticing in the mirror he's developing circles under his eyes and noticing he needs to shave

"4:00. She will be home from school by then. And it's just the two of you until she goes to bed. I will probably be home about midnight. Think you can handle it?"

"No problem! I still babysit Sammy, I can handle this."

"Ha! Don't let Sam hear you say that!"

"Hope your concert goes well."

"Oh it always does! Thanks Dean! I'll see you later tonight. Remember, be at my house at 4! No later!"

"Got it! Take care!"

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TBC

[lauraforever]

AWESOME!!!!! I love it!!

[Dana0715]

Dean found, surprisingly, that he actually had a lot of fun with his nine year old daughter..... the one that doesn't know HE'S her father

She just readily accepted him and played outside with her soccer ball. There were leaves scattered all over the ground. It was the fall season and the Smokies was beautiful this time of year with all the colors of the trees

So Dean played soccer with her, something he hadn't done in years, but it was like riding a bike, you never quite forget how to play

Dena had some good moves and Dean showed her a few more, the two of them laughing when he messed it up and yelled, "Ok, I call 'Do Over'!!" and he'd try again

And at one point she accidentally hit him in the head when she kicked the ball to him. Her wide eyes and her hands clapped over her mouth showed it was an accident

She giggled, "I'm so sorry Dean! Are you OK?"

"Well I don't know, lemme see... I think you need to be punished for that!" He pretended to stalk her threateningly, only his teasing grin showed he was kidding

She started running backwards, "What punishment?"

"I have to bring out the tickle monster!" He chased her around the yard, growling and she shrieked, laughed and ran until he caught her. He picked her up, waving the fingers of his free hand in front of her

"There he is! The tickle monster is let loose!!" he brought his fingers closer to her ribs and she was squirming to get away, laughing

"No! No tickling! I can't stand it! EEEEEK!" she cried out, laughing out loud as he tickled her ribs

"You'll never hit me in the head with a soccer ball right?" Dean asked, laughing with her. He had her on the ground, tickling her, rolling her around in the leaves

"I won't do it again Dean! I swear! Ha ha ha!" she laughed loudly again and then he finally stopped, both of them out of breath from laughing. She was lying on her back giggling and he was sitting next to her.

She sat up, an impish grin on her face, "BUT, I never said I wouldn't throw leaves at you!" and she tossed a handful of leaves and dirt at him, jumped up and ran off shrieking again

"A leaf fight? You're kidding me right?" Dean yelled after her and purposely let her get a bit of distance from him before he'd go after her

"why not? They're a lot softer than acorns!!"

He agreed, nodding, "True! Or I could just get a rake, pile them up and let you jump into them!"

"That would be cool!!" she told him. "I'll be right back! I'm going to the shed and getting a couple of rakes. We'll BOTH do it!"

Dean just didn't remember any happy carefree moments of childhood. This is all stuff he used to do for Sam to entertain him. He personally had to grow up too quickly, even his dad told him that

It was nice to just "be a kid" in a sense, to play, to not worry, to be carefree

Dena came running back with two rakes. She handed the biggest one to him

"Mom likes this one. She says it makes the job easier.." Dena shrugs and says, "Whatever that means!"

It didn't take them long to rake a pile of leaves. Dean bowed to her playfully and said, "Ladies first!"

With a squeal, she ran and jumped into the pile of leaves, then threw some up in the air, letting them rain down on her

The sheer joy on her face tugged at Dean's heartstrings. He can see why Dacia's life revolved completely around this nine year old girl. She was simply a happy girl with no worries, safe and secure in her big house, not even realizing all the things her mom does to keep her safe

All Dean had to do when they got inside was follow specific instructions on how to heat a shepherd's pie in the oven. He had Dena go shower and change into PJs while it was heating.

Then they sat and ate and talked. Well, Dena did the talking, Dean did the listening

Later, they were watching some cartoon movie and she felt safe enough to sit next to Dean on the couch. Her head fell over onto his shoulder and she fell asleep

Dean would have been perfectly happy to stay right there and let her sleep and just stare at her

HIS daughter

He has a daughter!! He still couldn't wrap his mind around that. She was beautiful..... and she already had him wrapped around her little finger

Finally, deciding she would get a crick in her neck if she kept sleeping at that angle, he picked her up and carried her to bed, tucking her in

Once he got back in the living room, he sat on the couch and thought over his day. Hoping that maybe there will be more days like this to spend with Dena before....

Oh holy crap! He began thinking of the little bit of time both he and Dacia have left. Has she set up a will? Someone to watch over Dena after they're gone?

No! He decided right then! No way! THEY aren't going anywhere

Come hell or high water, he is going to make damn sure Dacia stays for their daughter. She was right. She raised her, she loved her, she provided a home, shelter, food and love and consistent parenting for the last 9 years. Dean will just be a flash in the pan to her

He wasn't going to tell anyone, but when Dacia gets home, he's going to find the nearest crossroads in this place

And make one final deal to release the mother of his child from her contract and put it on him

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TBC

[lauraforever]

totally awesome hon!!!!!!

[phoenixnz]

Oh dear, I don't like the sound of this. Making another deal with the devil Dean???

Awesome updates Trina.:D

[There Is No Spoon]

Fantastic updates Trina.

Keep the post coming.

[Dana0715]

Dean didn't get a chance that night to find a crossroads and make a new deal

Dacia hadn't come home yet, but it was only 11:00 pm, so it wouldn't be for another hour. He had CMT going on the plasma screen, and one of Dacia's videos was playing

He still couldn't quite get over it. She was really an accomplished singer and entertainer. On this video, it showed her in a red cowboy shirt, including fringe, black jeans, a belt with a large golden belt buckle and black cowboy hat. With her dark hair and green eyes, it was a perfect combination for her

The song she sang was actually one she was trying to write when they were on the lam, back when they were teenagers and running off. He remembered a few of the lines and apparently, she's now got it published, copyrighted and everything

It was a slap in the face to her own parents, the kind of parents she wished she had. It was to rub it in her father's nose that they actually did not have the perfect life, but the song made it sound like her parents had been supportive of her decision. The exact opposite was true

(Author's note - this is a reminder, the song is actually written by Jennifer Nettles and performed by her too....... I'm sure there's musical downloads of Sugarland songs if anyone wants to find it and listen to it. This one is called "Baby Girl")

Dean sat and watched her dance and sing on the screen in front of him.

"They say
In this town
Stars stay up all night
Well I don’t know
Can’t see ‘em
For the glow of the neon lights.
And it's a long way
From here
To the place where the home fires burn.
Well it's two thousand miles and one left turn.

"Dear Mom and Dad, please send money.
I’m so broke that it ain’t funny.
I don't need much, just enough to get me through.
Please don’t worry 'cause I'm all right,
See I’m playin’ here at the bar tonight.
This time, I’m gonna make our dreams come true.
Well, I love you more than anything in the world...
Love,
Your baby girl."

"Black top, blue sky.
Big town full of little white lies.
Well, everybody’s your friend
You can never be sure.
They'll promise fancy cars and diamond rings
All sorts of shiny things,
But, girl, you’ll remember what your knees are for.

"Dear Mom and Dad,
Please send money, I’m so broke that it ain’t funny.
"I don't need much, just enough to get me through.
"Please don’t worry 'cause I'm all right,
See I’m playin’ here at the bar tonight.
This time, I’m gonna make our dreams come true.
Well, I love you more than anything in the world...
Love,
Your baby girl."

I know that I’m on my way!
And I can tell every time I play!
And I know it’s worth all the dues I pay!
When I can write to you and say...

"Dear Mom and Dad,
I’ll send money. I’m so rich that it ain’t funny.
It oughtta be more than enough to get you through.
Please don’t worry 'cause I’m all right,
See I’m stayin’ here at the Ritz tonight
Whaddya know, we made our dreams come true.
And there are fancy cars and diamond rings,
But you know that they don't mean a thing.
Well they all add up to nothin' compared to you.
Well, remember me in ribbons an' curls.
I still love you more than anything in the world...
Love,
Your baby girl."

Dean heard some faint whimpering and he muted the TV listening

It was comnig from Dena's room

Going on instinct of years of demon hunting, he pulled out his gun from his jacket pocket, cocked it and held it expertly in both hands, barrel pointing to the ceiling as he carefully crept down the hall and peered into Dena's room

He had left her nightlight on and it's dim light helped him look around in her room. There was nothing there

But Dena was whimpering, and tossing and turning on the bed

Putting the safety back on his gun, he tucked it in the waistband at the back of his jeans and walked over to her. She looked flushed

He placed a hand on her forehead and found she was buring up

All that playing in the leaves may have caused her to get sick

Kicking himself for that, he got up and went into the adjoining bathroom, checking for medicine cabinet for anything that can reduce fevers

He found some children's tylenol. He read the directions, shook some into his hand and brought her a cup of water from the sink as well, in case she had trouble with the chewable tablets

He picked Dena up, placing her in his lap, talking softly to her and getting her to take the tablets, then giving her the water. She drank it thirstily

She was awake now and blinked, "Dean?" she asked

"Yeah.... it's me. How you feeling? You hurting anywhere?"

"My tummy hurts." she whimpered

Well, maybe it wasn't the leaves, maybe he heated the shepherd's pie incorrectly

"OK sweetheart, I'm going to set you back down on the bed and get a cool cloth to try and cool down that fever OK?"

"I think I'm going to throw up!" she said and began to gag

He grabbed the wastebasket just in time and she heaved. Dean had to turn away for a minute, wrinkling his nose

As she held the wastebasket, he grabbed a few tissues from her nightstand and helped mop her mouth and nose

Assuring her he would be right back, he made a phone call on his cell phone while grabbing a wash cloth and wetting it

"Dr. Green's answering service!"

"Yes! I'm calling regarding one of Dr Green's patients. Her name is Dena Henderson, nine years old, she has flu like symptoms, complaining of stomach cramps.... and in a minute I can tell you her temperature." He looked in the medicine cabinet again, finding a digital thermometer

"Just a moment please. Dr Harris is on call, I'll patch you through to him."

"Thank you!" Dean told the operator while he went back into the bedroom, shouldering his cell phone and carrying the washcloth and thermometer

He pulled the thermometer out of the plastic casing, pressed the button on it and instructed, "Open your mouth sweetie, put this under your tongue. I'm sure you know how this works, right?" He tried to smile reassuringly at her. He noticed her eyes were real watery and her skin was getting redder

"This is Dr Harris" a male voice answered

"Yes.... I'm babysitting one of Dr Green's patients. Her name is Dena Henderson, date of birth 07/15/96." The thermometer beeped and he took it out, "And she's running a temp of 102, complaining of stomach pains.... and frankly doc, I'm completely at a loss on what to do here."

"Did she throw up?"

"Yes..." Dean answered, wondering where this is going

"I know this is not pleasant, but can you tell the color?"

"Ew! Doc! Is there not another way to..."

"Well the reason I ask.... what's your name sir?"

"Dean Winchester"

"The reason I ask Mr Winchester is because if it's green, it could be appendicitis. But if it's simply what she ate, then it's probably just the flu."

He peeked into the garbage can, wrinkling his nose, "It's green doc!"

"Get her to the ER stat! She more than likely has appendicitis and we'll need to operate!"

"I don't know this area! Where's the nearest hospital?"

"You said you're with Dena Henderson? Dacia Henderson's daughter, right?"

"Yes!"

"I'll have an ambulance out there in about ten minutes. I'll meet you in the ER"

"Thanks doc!"

He hung up the phone and began sponging Dena's face and neck while she whimpered in pain, "Shhh! It's OK sweetie. We're going to get you some help OK?"

"I want my mommy!" she whimpered

"I know....we'll get her as soon as possible."

He called Dacia's cell phone first. She must still be performing because her voicemail came on.

He grabbed the phone book and looked up the Louise Mandrell theater and called.

He didn't allow the person to go through their greeting, "Sorry to interrupt, but save your breath. Is there ANY way to get Dacia Henderson on the phone?"

"No I'm sorry! She's in the middle of some publicity shots and auto-graph signings right now. I can get her agent Toby Carlton on the line."

Dean cursed to himself. He really didn't want to talk to Toby..... but this is an emergency

"Fine! Put him on. Tell him it's Dean Winchester and that this is an emergency."

A few minutes later, Toby was on the line, "Dean! What the hell is so important?"

"Dena is running a really high fever. I called the doctor and they believe it's appendicits. An ambulance is on it's way here."

"My God!" Toby exclaimed, "OK, hold on Dean, Dacia will want to hear this."

Dean was hearing the sirens coming, but he stayed on the phone until Dacia got on

"Dean?? What's wrong??"

He explained everything to her and she turned to Toby, "Cancel everything else, give my apologies, explain what's going on if you want, but I'm getting out of here!" She got back on the phone to Dean, "Dean, I'll meet you at the hospital OK? Take care of my baby and I'll see you in a little bit."

She hung up just as the ambulance pulled into the driveway. Dean let them in and led them to the bedroom. Dena was curled into a fetal position, clutching her stomach and whimpering

One of the EMT's asked her, "Dena? Let me check your stomach OK? Tell me where it hurts.."

He poked gently in different areas until she screamed out, "Owww! Right there!!"

"It's appendicitis. Let's get her to the hospital. Sir! You can ride with us."

Like they would have gotten rid of him! Dean thought as he followed them out, locking the door behind him

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[lauraforever]

Cute song! OH NO!!! Not Dacia! She has to make it!!

[Dana0715]

Once at the hospital, Dean was walking by the stretcher, holding Dena's hand and trying to keep her calm

"You're Mom's on her way sweetie, you're going to be OK. The doctors will make you feel a whole lot better.... you hang in there for me OK?"

"Dean.... I'm scared!" she sobbed

"Dena.... Look at me!" Dean commanded, and she did. "You're going to be fine! I swear it! You hear me? Do you believe me?"

She nodded her head trustingly

Dr Green arrived, since this was a celebrity patient, he made the special trip instead of letting someone else come in

He shook Dean's hand, "I'm Dr Green... I have a pediatric surgeon coming. Where's her mother?"

"She's on her way..."

At that moment, there were reporters, cameras, flashbulbs following Dacia and Toby from her car to the door of the ER.

"Deal with it Toby!" she told him curtly as she marched into the hospital

Toby asked for security to help him and he gave a brief statement to the press about Dena's condition and declared that the family requests privacy and anyone trying to get pictures or interviews WILL be prosecuted for violation of privacy

Dacia was at Dena's bedside, still in the costume she wore on stage. She didn't even take the time to change

Dr Green now explained everything to Dacia and advised that only Dacia can come in while Dena is being given anesthesia, just to keep her calm. But once she's being wheeled into surgery, she'll have to wait in the waiting room with everyone else

It was about an hour later that Dacia came into the waiting room and collapsed into a chair. Dean was sitting just inside the door, Toby was standing next to the windows on the other side of the room

Toby walked over to her, concerned and sitting next to her

She had her face buried in her hands, but she raised a hand up and said, "Toby? If you don't mind.... could you get me some caffiene? Coffee, tea or soda, I don't care. Just.... something!"

"Sure.." he said, glancing from her to Dean. Then he left the waiting room

Leaving Dean and Dacia alone

"Thank you Dean." she told him, staring off in space now, obviously worried about her daughter, "You did exactly what I would have done. And I appreciate it."

Dacia was now biting her fingernails, a nervous habit that Dean just now remembered she had. She always kept them clipped short anyway due to playing her guitar, but when she was really stressed or nervous, she bit them off

Toby came back in with a diet soda, passing it to her

"The coffee in this place is disgusting. So I bought the soda for you."

She nodded her thanks and Toby took the seat right next to her, his body language sending a message to Dean

Staking a claim, that's the way Dean saw it

So, what did he care if Dacia preferred Toby over him anyway? Dean's been out of her life for ten years, Toby just happened to step in

Dean's mind thought a few things over.... Dacia and Toby are not married, they're not engaged, they're not even dating as far as he can tell .... she leaned on Toby to handle a lot of stuff for her and he jumped to do her bidding

Basically becoming Dacia's lackey! Dean smirked at that thought, that Toby was reduced to paid slavery

The body language between the two showed a friendship.... and nothing else on Dacia's part. He can tell by the way she kept herself apart from Toby, not allowing him to touch her in any way. And she issued orders to him, so for her, he was an old friend plus a paid employee.

But Toby's body language was more predatory.... he obviously wants more of a relationship. Dean wondered if Toby was pressuring Dacia somehow? Or trying to?

Dacia finally stood up and paced over to the window, looking down at the scenery five stories below. Toby tried to follow and Dacia snapped, "Dammit Toby! Stay where you are! Or go somewhere and make yourself useful!"

She turned to him and said, "Or better yet? Go home! I don't need you here tonight OK?"

"I'm here for moral support, that's all." he told her quietly

"Well frankly, you're getting on my nerves. You know I like my space and you're..... hovering over me. That drives me crazy! Just go home! I'll call you if I need you."

He was about to argue again when Dean stood and said, "I think the lady just told you to leave."

Toby pointed at him, "YOU stay out of this. You shouldn't be here either!"

Dacia angrily interjected this time, "Toby! He has EVERY right to be here! YOU are the fifth wheel here! Go home!"

"What do you mean he has every right to be here??"

"Toby.... say hello to Dena's father." she said sarcastically. "Remember? Dena..... named after Dean......"

"He waltzes in here like some champion on a white horse and you accept him with open arms after what he did??"

"Toby, you never owned me, and you certainly never HAD me, not in any kind of emotional way. All you are to me is my agent. That's it. And if THAT'S become too hard for you to handle, then I'll find someone else. You CAN be replaced!"

Dean winced to himself. Ooooh! That's gotta hurt! He almost felt sorry for Toby

Almost! But not quite!

Smugly, Dean folded his arms and stayed put. Watching Toby shoot daggers at him with his eyes as he walked past and out the door

Dean smiled to himself and commented, "You know the one thing I always admired about you? You speak your mind. No one ever has to guess what you're thinking. It's like you don't have a filter that tells you, 'This might hurt'.... you just spit it out."


Dacia was almost insulted until she saw the teasing glint in Dean's eyes. Then she smiled, "Well, I never could handle dealing with idiots. I was giving Toby a chance. He needed a job, he had a PR degree..... and frankly he's done a damn good job with my career. But he's getting..... I don't know. Possessive, clingy, like Dena and I are his property or something. He's always THERE. And I don't see him in that way. I have no romantic interest whatsoever. Frankly he's creeping me out!"

"Did you ever sleep with him?" Dean asked bluntly

Dacia sighed, sat down and then answered, "Once. At least I think so. I really don't remember the details."

Dean sat in the chair next to her and was listening as she turned to him and continued her story, "I was drunk. It's really not an excuse. It was about two years ago, and I'm usually very careful about how much I drink, but somehow.... I got drunk and I woke up the next morning in his bed, not remembering a damn thing that happened the night before. He was lying naked beside me and his.... semen was between my legs so we must have done something..... but honest to God I don't remember a bit of it."

Dean's mind was coming up with something worse and he asked, "How did you feel the next morning? Woozy? Sick?"

"Yeah the usual hangover. But all I remember is one glass of wine! Toby told me I had four.... but that's not like me and I just dismissed it to stupidity, had a chat with him the next morning, and told him that I wasn't interested in any kind of relationship, that one night was IT for us. He seemed to take it OK for the first couple of months.... and the strangest thing is he asked me later about the possibility of pregnancy and I told him that I wasn't pregnant, I take birth control pills.... and it was never mentioned again."

"Some date rape drugs act like that.... make you think it's a hangover, short term memory loss..."
She stiffened suddenly and turned to him, eyes wide in a "eureka" fashoin, "Oh my God! I never thought of that! You think that he..?"

"Absolutely! Now, I don't like to accuse anyone falsely, but this is just the way it sounds to me. I think he slipped something in your wine when you weren't looking, you probably passed out and he carried you home. Stripped you, raped you, then gave the 'drunk excuse' to you the next morning.... probably trying to trap you by getting you pregnant. When it didn't happen and he saw it didn't work, he retreated and tried another tactic. Getting close to Dena. Is that around the time he started coaching the soccer team?"

"Yeah, now that you mention it, it was. Oh my God!!"

Dacia stood, fury in her eyes. "It all makes sense now! That son-of-a-b!tch raped me!!!"

She was pacing the waiting room now. "It all makes SENSE! Dean! Since I had Dena, I NEVER overdrink. Sh!t! How could I have been SO STUPID??"

"Wait a minute.... I don't think we can prove it. This is just speculation..."

"Yep, but a damn good one! And I DO have a way to prove it.... but I will need your special skills of breaking and entering."

Dean smiled, "It's what I do! Name it!"

"I need you to break into Toby's house when he's not home and look for a video tape. He has surveillance cameras in every room in the house."

"Maybe the sick b@stard kept a souvenir? It might even be part of his personal collection."

"Worth a shot, dont ya think?"

Dean hugged her with one arm, "I like the way you think!"

"Anything is better than thinking of my baby in there.... alone and going through surgery."

"OK.... let's keep planning then. We'll let Toby sleep through the night. Then I'll need you to call him.... send him on an errand or something, anything, just get him out of the house for about an hour. Leave the rest to me."

She gave him a once over look and said, "I honestly don't know what I'd do without you here Dean."

He squeezed her hand, "I'm not going anywhere."

He could tell she was tired so he had her lay her head on his shoulder and he slumped down in his seat. The chairs were against a wall and he leaned his head back, supported by the wall

They both fell asleep like that while waiting on word from the doctor....... her soda was completely forgotten

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TBC

[lauraforever]

OOps, sorry, I meant Dena. Confusing all those D's, lol. I kid. Dena has to make it.

Date rape drug! :eek:

[phoenixnz]

Oh, evil Toby. Knew there was something fishy about him. Go get him Dean.

[Dana0715]

Dena had made it through surgery fine and was resting in a private room. Dacia was with her. She made a phone call to Toby first thing in the morning, stating that she needed her change of clothes that she left at the theater. She asked if he'd go get them and bring them to her at the hospital and he jumped to do so

She really DID need the change of clothes. Wearing the evening gown ensemble all night and the high heels were really getting to her now

Dean left to put their plan into action. He had to get a taxi to take him back to Dacia's house so he could get his Impala. Using Dacia's directions, he found Toby's house and parked out of sight across the street, watching and waiting for him to leave

It wasn't long. Once he saw Toby get into his car and drive off, Dean jumped out of the Impala, he was dressed in coveralls, looking like he would be the cable guy to passers-by, and he grabbed his tool box and lock-pick kit, heading across the street.


First thing he did was disconnect the wires on the security system, effectively turning off the system and the cameras

Then checking up and down the private street, he used his body to shield the fact that he was picking the lock on the front door. He made quick work of it and opened the door, walking in and locking it behind him

A decorator had to have come in and decorate this home. There's no way Toby would have done this! Dean looked around quickly, walking through the living room area of the first floor and checking through a hallway into different rooms until he found what looked to be an office

He thought that would be the best place to start

He had to use his lock-pick kit again to get into the desk drawers, but once that was done, Dean quickly rifled through the folders inside. He knew he was supposed to be looking for a video, and that's part of the plan too, but he was wondering if Toby was hiding anything else

And he found it. A folder with "Life Insurance/DH" on the label. He pulled it out and opened it, floored at what he found

There was a 1 million dollar life insurance policy that Toby took out on Dacia..... only taken out about two years ago. He wondered how it was getting paid for and he deduced that more than likely, Dacia's profits were paying for it

And Toby was the beneficiary

Not liking this one bit, he set it on the desk and took pictures, scanning close to get the wording on the papers, then he returned the folder back where he found it

He dug through further and found some bank account records, business records for Dacia and her band and employees, accounts receivable, accounts payable..... He took pictures of them too as quickly as possible, just in case. He wanted to look closer at them later

Then he went over to the bookshelf where a TV and VCR/DVD combo was situated within. On impulse, he pressed the eject button and a video popped out. He pulled out the VHS and noticed it wasn't labeled, so he popped it back in, turned on the TV and rewound it a little, then played it

It was only security footage from the night before. So he let it play out, then turned everything off

Next is the living room with the entertainment center

He checked through it quickly, and there were several tapes, all labeled..... none of what he's looking for

Now he decided to find Toby's bedroom

He walked upstairs quickly, poked his head in each room until he found the bedroom he was looking for

And of course another TV with a VCR/DVD player. He checked the tape in it turning on the player and TV, rewinding some and pressing play

His jaw clenched

Jackpot!

Finding a remote on the nightstand, he picked it up and pressed rewind, watching the action going backwards until he found where Toby was carrying Dacia into the bedroom

She was completely limp in his arms, not moving, so she was obviously passed out. In the video, Toby placed her on the bed.... and Dean fast forwarded through the part where she was being stripped..... he really didn't want to sit there and watch that. He played it normally again to see Dacia was totally limp and out of it and Toby began removing his own clothes

Dean stopped the tape there, ejected it and turned the equipment off

He put the tape in the tool box and closed it

He had used gloves the whole time he was in the house so his prints shouldn't be anywhere. He made sure everything was exactly how he left it, then he went back outside, locked the door behind him, went back to the control panel and reconnected the surveillance equipment

Then he left, making sure to dodge the cameras at the front of the house, just like he did as he came up

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Dean called Dacia to ask if he could go to her house and use her computer. She assured him it was fine

"What did you find?" she asked, checking over a sleeping Dena

"Everything you need to prosecute his ass. But I took some pictures too and I need to look them over as well. Don't worry about it, OK? You have enough to deal with. We'll discuss it later when Dena is up and about."

"But you got what I asked for?" Dacia asked, careful with her wording since Toby is in the room

"Yeah! I did! Talk to you about it later, OK?"

When Dacia hung up, Toby asked her, "What was that about?"

"Dean is picking up a present for Dena for me.... that's all." Dacia bluffed, not revealing anything

Dacia was now in t-shirt and jeans, socks and tennis shoes, her hair pulled back in a pony tail. She had washed the make-up off her face and hadn't bothered reapplying it.

Toby turned on the TV and turned up the volume only slightly

"Check it out.... your new video is finally on!"

Dacia looked up and watched it critically... she never liked seeing herself on TV for any reason. She sees every single flaw in herself, she knows every single make-up trick that's done to cover the circles around her eyes. Her eyes are actually a hazel green, but she wears green contact lenses. And now that her eyes are a feature that gets talked about a lot in a positive way, she keeps wearing the contacts. Very few people know her true eye color

Like Toby and Dean..... and Dena of course

(Author's note - reminder again, Sugarland song, Jennifer Nettles sings it, think she wrote it too.... and it's her voice that keeps playing over in my head when I think of how Dacia sings, which is why you're seeing a lot of Sugarland songs. Thanks!)

It was a fun video to perform. And the song had a veiled meaning to it. Instead of singing "Sh!t happens", it almost sounds like she says those words but she says "It Happens".... she liked the way the writer set up that song. She received a demo about six months ago and fell in love with it, knowing it would be a hit. And she recorded it, then recently finished the video that was now playing

It Happens


Missed my alarm clock ringing
Woke up, telephone screaming
Boss man singing his same old song

Rolled in late about an hour
No cup of coffee, no shower
Walk of shame with two different shoes on

Now it is poor me, why me, oh me
Boring the same old worn out blah, blah story
There is no good explanation for it all

Ain't no rhyme or reason
No complicated meaning
Ain't no need to over think it
Let go laughing

Life don't go quite like you planned it
We try so hard to understand it
Irrefutable, indisputable
The fact is psssh it happens

My trusty rusty had a flat
I borrowed my neighbor's Cadillac
I'll be right back
Going down to Wally World

That yellow light turned red too quickly
Knew that truck the moment it hit me
Out stepped my ex and his new girl
(speaks the words) 'Sorry 'bout your neck baby'

But it is poor me, why me, oh me
Boring the same old worn out blah, blah story
There is no good explanation for it at all

Ain't no rhyme or reason
No complicated meaning
Ain't no need to over think it
Let go laughing

Life don't go quite like you planned it
We try so hard to understand it
Irrefutable, indisputable
Fact is.... it happens

Ain't no rhyme or reason
No complicated meaning
Ain't no need to over think it
Let go laughing

Life don't go quite like you planned it
We try so hard to understand it
Irrefutable, indisputable
Fact is....

Yeah, the irrefutable, indisputable
Absoluteable, totally beautiful
Fact is pssssh it happens!

Toby turned down the volume and looked over to her, "You're going to make a killing off that song."

"The writer will too. She definitely deserves it. There are some creative people out there." Dacia remarks quietly

"Maybe .... after Dena is better of course.... we may need to set up a tour...... an "It Happens" tour. Imagine the money from the concerts. I think you'll sell out wherever you go."

Dacia was so tired of this conversation! It's one they've had many times the past few months, "Toby I told ya, I'm not touring anymore. I sing periodically for the tourists here, and I'll record albums and videos.... but the rest of my time is spent with Dena." Dacia was thinking that she now has less than a year before she has to deliver on her deal with the demon. So she's semi-retired right now

"Dacia.... take Dena with you. You'll still spend time with her. She'll get to see the country, see national landmarks she's only read about..."

Dacia raised a finger to stop his spiel, "Hey Toby? Butt out! OK? It's my decision. And like I said before, as my agent, you go with what I say. You're being paid the same for less work, so why complain? Let it go or find another job. I'm tired of hearing it."

Toby gave a frustrated sigh, "Fine! Maybe we need to splash your face on a few more billboards around here."

Dacia still gets a little creeped out when she's on the interstate and sees one of those changeable billboards that will show an advertisement of Dolly Parton, then one of Louise Mandrell.... and then her.

She's touted by the media to be the next country music legend. She can actually call Dolly, Louise, and even Reba McEntire friends of hers. Dolly has become the grandmother Dena never had and she taught Dacia a lot about the business and gave her her start singing at Dollywood

But none of that matters compared to her daughter. Dena is the most important person in her life and she chose to stay home with her for this last year

"Toby, thanks for bringing by my clothes, and you're welcome to stay ONLY if you shut the hell up about touring. I'm not doing it, and that's final. If you're here as a friend, great. If it's as my agent, then go the office and do what you do so I won't have to listen to it anymore."

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Dean was in Dacia's study, the computer was on and he hooked his digital camera to it, using the mouse to look through the pictures and zoom in on the writing of the life insurance documents

Then he pulled out the VHS tape and walked over to the TV/VCR combo that Dacia had in the study and popped it in. There was a piece of the puzzle that was nagging at him and he made himself watch the tape, rewinding again from the moment Toby carried Dacia into the bedroom

He turned up the sound..... Dacia was talking out of her head

And Dean found it.... she confessed about the deal she made and didn't know Toby heard it

Dean stopped the tape and ran back to the computer, checking the date. The date of the policy was two days after the date stamp on the tape

He knows!

The other documents he scanned over found where a lawyer drew up paperwork for Toby to become Dena's trustee until she's 18

Giving him full access to Dacia's money

Dean knew he was sitting on information that would put Toby in jail for a LONG time. And that is if he's lucky! Any threat to her daughter's future would cause Dacia to tear him apart herself..... remembering her temper from the past.

Dean decided not to tell Dacia.... at least not right now. She was dealing with so much right now, he took it upon himself to handle THIS particular problem

It involved his daughter's future, so he felt he had every right to step in

He'll get hell from Dacia later, but what has he got to lose?

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TBC

[lauraforever]

awesome

[Dana0715]

Dean found Toby back at his house. This time Dean pulled into his driveway, got out and walked up to the front door in normal clothes. He knocks, then waits

When Toby answered the door, the look was somewhat surprised, but not one bit welcoming. He placed one arm on the doorjamb, the other hand holding the door closed, with just his body in the breach

"Dean.... what brings you here?" he asked

"We need to talk" Dean told him simply

"I don't think so. There's nothing you have to say that I wanna hear."

He started to close the door and Dean kicked the door in, surprising Toby when the door flew out of his hands and against the wall

"What the hell?" Toby asked, angry

"You haven't changed a bit have you Tobe?" Dean stalked in, barely holding himself back from beating the crap out of him, causing Toby to back himself into the living room. "I seem to recall what a jackass you were in high school..... wasn't there a rape charge against you back then?"

"Never proven, you know that! And why am I defending myself to you?"

"Yeah..." Dean pretended to think about it, "Kinda hard to prove when the victim is drugged."

"She was DRUNK Dean, and so was I. It was a drunken one-night-stand and the next day she cries rape."

"And due to you being such a football hero, and your dad just so happened to be the freakin' SHERIFF of our county, there were enough people that quietly paid the girl's family off and sent her on her way. Poor girl didn't get a bit of justice from what I remember."

"You got it all wrong man! But it's old news anyway. I never raped her."

"Just because she didn't actually say no? Dude! Rape laws are a whole lot stricter now. If she was incapable of making a responsible decision for herself, for example, because she's drunk or DRUGGED, then it's STILL rape. And you did it to Dacia too didn't you? Two years ago?"

"What?? You are one pathetic guy! That's it! You've getting out of my house!"

Dean grabbed Toby by the collar and threw him against the wall, pinning him there, "I have hated you for years man! And it's now time to get some TRUE justice! Your life might actually mean something now."

He knocked Toby out with a punch on the temple, letting him fall to the floor

Dean tied him up, then went out to his car, getting a large body bag. He brought it in, zipped Toby into it, hefted Toby over his shoulder and going back out to the Impala, depositing him in the back seat.

He would have loved to put him in the trunk, but with all the weapons, there's no room

Now he just has to wait until dark

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After sunset, Dean kept Toby drugged and passed out. He drove to the crossroads he found, parked the Impala, got out and dragged out Toby's body to the center of the crossroads. He then got Toby's wallet, pulling out his driver's license. He cuts out the picture and put it in a metal box. He dug a hole in the direct center of the crossroads and buried the box

And waited

"Dean! We meet again!"

The same crossroads demon he met in South Dakota, the one he made the deal with for Sam's life, stood before him, smiling with satisfaction

"I'm not here regarding me." he told her. "I'm here to make a trade."

"Let me guess." the she-demon said knowingly, "You're here regarding Ms Henderson and your daughter."

"I'm giving you someone that deserves to be in hell and asking that if I give this man to you, you release Dacia from her contract."

"Not good enough Dean. Dacia made her own decision.... a decision to save the life of her child. She's not here to tell me that she wants out."

"Who in their right mind WOULDN'T want out??"

"You don't." she said simply

"Because I want Sam to stay alive"

"Just like Dacia wants to keep Dena alive. There's no difference."

Dean was shaking his head, frustrated, "You are holding DENA'S life on the line??"

"Dacia traded her life for Dena's. It's common sense. She relinquishes that, then Dena dies. Pure and simple."

"OK.... what would you take from me to release Dacia from her contract AND keep Dena alive?"

"Here we go again." the she demon sighed and even laughed a little. "You don't have much left to give Dean. You have eleven months left of your contract, Dacia has ten. Getting you would be a worth a whole lot more in the demon circles than getting her..... except for the pain it would cause you."

"OK.... reduce my time then, you'll get me quicker and it's one less hunter to worry about. If she has ten months, then take me in nine months and leave her and Dena alone."

Dean nudged his toe against Toby's shoulder, "He's thrown in too."

"What did he do that was so horrible Dean?"

"Let's see, where do I start..... raped two women that I know of in his lifetime, skimming money made by Dacia to pay for her own life insurance policy where he is the beneficiary, on top of that making sure he gets all of the money when Dacia dies, and therefore leaving Dena desitute. The man deserves any torture you give. And plus.... I hate his guts. That would have been enough for me."

"Well if you hate him.... we can take him. That's not a problem. Drag him over to that oak tree."

She pointed to a large oak that was about 20 feet from the road. He picked Toby up again, throwing him over his shoulder and plopped him uncerimoniously at the trunk

Then Dean walked back to the crossroads and watched

Hell hounds, three of them, came out from various directions and attacked Toby.... waking him up, screaming and fighting against them as they clawed his clothes and flesh

Dean looked at it that it was well deserved justice. Prison would have been too good for him

Once it was over, Toby's body was mutilated almost beyond recognition, Dean turned back to the she-demon

"So we have a deal? Nine months? And you stay away from Dacia and Dena?"

"You do realize that one month comes off of this deal because you're already one month into your deal regarding Sam?"

"Of course..."

"But my response is.... no deal. Not unless you agree to six months. That's my final and only offer. And that's six months minus one that you've already lived, so five months left. I would have originally said two months, leaving you one, but since you DID provide this offering...." she gestured toward Toby, "I gave you a little more time..... out of the kindness of my heart." she told him the last sarcastically

"You drive a hard bargain." he told her hatefully

"Yeah, well, it's what I do." she smiled back at him

"Fine!" Dean pulled her to him and kissed her hard and brutally. Sealing the deal as they are supposed to

As he released her and walked away to go back to his car, the she demon calls out, "Five months Dean Winchester.... and then you're all mine!"

He opened the driver's door and got one foot inside the car when he looked the she demon in the eye, his were full of hatred

"F*ck you b!tch!" he told her as he got into his car, cranked it up and spun out in a cloud of gravel and dust

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TBC

[Dana0715]

Dacia had come home just long enough to pack some clothes and get some of Dena's things to take back to the hospital. Dean showed up while she was there

To Dean, she looked really tired, but she was determined to stay with her daughter, in case she wakes in the middle of the night and needs something.

They were keeping her in the hospital overnight for observation. The surgery was successful, removing the appendix and the infection. The doctor told her that she should be able to go home tomorrow. Dena will need to stay in bed for a few days, and they will receive prescriptions for pain and antibiotics to fight off any infections

Dacia was relieved Dena would be fine now.... and her lack of sleep was catching up to her. She was in her own bedroom, gathering toiletries and a change of clothes. She swayed a moment and grabbed the dresser, and Dean rushed forward and caught her before her legs gave out on her

"You need sleep!" Dean told her, carrying her over to the bed and making her lie down

She tried to get up and Dean put his hands on her shoulders, holding her down, "I'll be fine. I'll get some sleep when I get back to the hospital."

"Look... there's plenty of nurses there that will take good care of Dena. No one would dare to do anything BUT take care of her. YOU need to rest or you're no good to her."

She struggled against him, trying again to get up, "I'll rest there. I swear. But I need to get back."

"You know.... you talk a lot about how you hate it when others hover over you, don't you think Dena might feel the same?"

That made her pause and her eyes narrowed, "What are you saying Dean? That I'm overprotective? Hell yeah I'm overprotective! Not get out of my way!"

"No way! Rest first."

"Dean! I don't know when you declared yourself my guardian angel, but I will rest at the hospital!"

"No you won't! You'll wake up every time Dena's breathing changes even the slightest bit. Just snooze for a couple of hours. I'll wake you in two hours and take you back to the hospital."

She was tempted..... she was so worn out

Before she could say anything else, he said, "I'll call the hospital and let them know you needed to take a nap..... I'll even tell them I made you do it if you want."

"No one MAKES me do anything Dean."

"No.... but I can be very persuasive, right?" Dean grinned his sexy charming smile

"You think you're so cute don't you?" Dacia said irritably

"I KNOW I am!" he replied

She turned over on the bed, fully clothed, with her back to him, "Fine, I'll nap, but I'm setting my cell phone to wake me in two hours."

"Fine!" he told her

He gave it about thirty minutes, snuck into her room and removed her cell phone. She had set it for 2:00 am...... he reset it for 2:00 pm, hoping she'll believe as tired as she was that she made that mistake herself

Then he snuck the phone back into her bedroom, setting it right where she had it and snuck back out

She has had next to no sleep in the last 24 hours, except for the little bit they got in the waiting room while Dena was in surgery. After that, Dacia just lived on coffee, brought in by friends in a thermos for her

Dean took a different bedroom, the one next to hers and left the door open so he can hear if she wakes up

He was glad Dacia likes to keep everything prepared in case of company. The bed was freshly made, linens washed and everything, even though no one has probably slept in here in months

He pulled off his clothes down to his boxers, pulled back the comforter on top and crawled underneath it

He was asleep within minutes

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It was two weeks later before he finally told Dacia, Sam, Ellen and Bobby what he did. Ellen had joined up with Sam and Bobby on their last hunt

The conversation went as expected for the most part. Sam got his turn with him first, calling him all kinds of stupid for what he did not only for HIM but for Dacia too, therefore shortening his own life

Ellen was next, practically filleting him alive for what he did. Then Bobby tag-teamed right behind her

Dena was not there, she was staying overnight at a friend's house, having surprisingly jumped back quickly after the surgery

Dean finally turned to Dacia, trying to judge her mood

And she was biting her nails, for once speechless and not saying anything, tears beginning to pool in her eyes

"Guys!" Dean called out above everyone, "it's MY decision OK? None of you have a say in it. Sammy..." Dean pushed forward to his brother and grasped the back of his neck, "You are going to lead a long normal life now. When I'm gone, get out of hunting. I mean it! Move forward, find a girl, get married, have kids, just MOVE ON."

"And you two..." Dean turned to Ellen and Bobby, "You've been wonderful friends to me. Watch out for Sammy.... and for Dena. Now everyone.... I need to talk to Dacia, alone. You can all chew me out later, but I'd rather spend the time I have left enjoying your company instead of being jumped on every time I see you."

Dean actually successfully pushed everyone out, promising they'll all talk at another time

Dacia was still sitting at the dining room table, tears in her eyes, and biting her nails

"Dacia?" Dean asked uncertainly, standing on the other side of the dining room table

She jumped up suddenly, dashing around the table and yelled, "You sonofab!tch!!". She began hitting him on the chest in fury, he had to grab her wrists, he held them in one hand and pulled her into an embrace with his other arm to restrain her

When she couldn't hit him anymore, she crumpled to her knees in despair, crying hysterically and tried to hit him again as he crouched next to her, "You STUPID IDIOT!!" she choked out, "You just shortened your life because of ME??? I was told Dena would die if I didn't deliver and now you've just sealed HER fate!"

"No! I would never sacrifice Dena like that!" In her fury, she was still trying to hit him and he took her by the shoulders, shaking her, "Listen to me!! Dena is NOT in danger!!" He cupped her face in his hands, "Don't you know I would NEVER sacrifice her like that? It's just ME, okay??"

Dacia turned teary eyes to him and hiccuped, clutching his shirtfront "But you just came back into our lives Dean.... and once again you'll abandon us over a stupid, STUPID decision!"

Dean cradled her face in his hands, making her look at him. "I'm HERE.....I'm right where I wanna be, for the time I have left."

Her voice was breaking as she shook her head, "It's ......not..... enough! You had to march back into my life and BACK into my heart again ....and it's going to hurt that much more when you leave!! How could you??"

He kissed her then, she whimpered against his mouth and clung to him as he poured all of his pent-up emotions into the one kiss. When he raised his head to judge her reaction, she muttered, "Damn you Dean!" and kissed him back, just like he had done earlier, returning her pent-up frustrations right back into her kiss

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TBC

[lauraforever]

hon, this were two amazing chapters!
A new update is up at Touch of Two!

[phoenixnz]

Great chapters Trina. Can't wait to see how you're going to get Dean out of the corner he's painted himself into lol:D

[Dana0715]

While I'm trying to come up with some new chapters on my fanfics, I got a question for you guys.

Why in the WORLD are there so many Supernatural incestual fanfics out there??

I was surfing the Net and it seems that every single site has Dean/Sam having some kind of incestual relationship, and some even have it started with John.... there's some sick people out there!

And I don't mean the gay sex, I just mean the fact that these characters are BROTHERS. Any thoughts? Thanks!

[There Is No Spoon]

Finally caught up, a lot of updates to read. Great stuff Trina.

Looking forward to reading your next update.

Maybe because incest is such a big, big taboo in our society that some people feel the need to write about it?

[lauraforever]

Yeah, I don't know why there is a big interest in it. There's this big an interest in Sam/Dean, but not in Clark/Kara. Weird huh? I agree with Sherman.

[Dana0715]

Actually Jan, there is probably a bigger interest in Clark/Kara than you think if you surf the Net. K-site doesn't allow the match-up (which I agree.... incest is just gross, sorry!!).

The ones I've come across with Dean/Sam pairings..... it's like they're saying the brothers are TOO close. And it all started with their dad, and some even had fics of John molesting Dean as a child..... there's some sick people out there.

OK, I've vented. Feel free to give me your views too and I'll respond, but in the meantime, I'm going back to my own fics. :)

[lauraforever]

I know of the stories on adultfanfiction.net. I myself have written one too ;)

[Dana0715]

To each his own I guess! Incest is just not something I'm interested in and no one will see me writing it. :) I'm not very good at slash fiction either, so that's another thing you won't see me write. It's always hetero pairings for me. ;)

[There Is No Spoon]

To each his own I guess! Incest is just not something I'm interested in and no one will see me writing it. :) I'm not very good at slash fiction either, so that's another thing you won't see me write. It's always hetero pairings for me. ;)

Pretty much agree with you Trina, but if it is a part of the story and not the whole story it can be an interesting read. Remember the book "Flowers In The Attic."

[Dana0715]

True.... read that whole VC Andrews series. However that was a little freakish too for me. When you read "Flowers in the Attic" and you're reading a "love story" of sorts, and you keep reminding yourself "Eww, gross! This is brother and sister!" That was almost understandable in some ways..... they were trapped for how many years in an attic going through puberty?

VC Andrews was one twisted writer, but you couldn't help reading it! :)

[phoenixnz]

Hey guys, just caught up with this little debate. I don't much like Incest fics either. There was a news story a while ago in Australia about a woman who had children with her father! And they were claiming to be in love! That just made me shudder! I read a fic a while ago which implied the same sort of relationship between Sam and Dean and I didn't like it very much.
As for slash, it's kind of like writing het except for certain logistics, hehe. I have to admit now that I've written a couple, I've got over the squickyness. I think it's a mark of a good writer if they can take a topic that isn't all that comfortable for them and turn it into something readable.
Having said all that, Trina, your fics are really enjoyable. I look forward to reading more.;);)

[Dana0715]

I'm with you Leanne, whole-heartedly. I do see what Sherman is saying also ..... in regards to if it's part of the story but not the full story, if it drives the characters to do what they do, it can make for a good story.

Just don't dwell on the nitty-gritty details!! :p

And BTW Leanne, you're an awesome writer! Keep up the good work!

[Dana0715]

Passion exploded between them like a boiling volcano. While kissing her, Dean pulled Dacia's shirt apart, buttons flying everywhere and he pulled it off her. Not to be outdone, she did the same to Dean's outer plaid shirt, pulling it off his shoulders and then tackled his t-shirt, pulling it over his head

Dean laid her on the floor and pulled the front clasps of Dacia's red lace bra apart and opened the flaps, attacking a nipple with his mouth, biting and sucking until Dacia grabbed his head to hold him close, running her fingers into his short-cropped hair and moaning

"Bedroom?" Dean asked as he was raising up and bringing Dacia with him

In response, she kissed him hard. She was breathing hard when she raised her head from his lips

"I don't care where we do it..... I really need you Dean."

He stood and in a move comparable to Rhett Butler, he picked her up and carried her to the bedroom, depositing her on the bed and crawling on top of her hurriedly to continue what he started

His hands were kneading her breasts, his mouth taking turns with kissing her on the mouth, the chin, the neck, the ear and then back to the mouth again to start over

The feel of Dean between her thighs, even though from waist down both were still fully clothed, felt incredible to her and she dry-humped against him, so totally turned on that she was ready to cum on this touch alone

Finally she couldn't stand it anymore. She needed to feel him flesh to flesh. She reached between them and unfastened his pants, reaching her hand into his boxers to grab his cock and squeeze it, pulling up, causing Dean to nip her neck and growl in response to the sensations rolling through him

Dacia whispered in Dean's ear in a breathy voice, "God! It's been so long! I need you!!"

He removed her hand from his boxers for now, quickly raised up, dropped pants and boxers and shoes quickly, then gave her jeans a yank, pulling them off of her, not saying a word, his eyes telling her he wanted exactly what she wanted. She removed her own panties and he took them from her when she got them to her knees, finishing the process

He bent down to his jeans and pulled out a condom from his wallet, an old habit of his now to always keep protection just in case something like this happens

She watched avidly from the bed as he donned the condom on himself, then he crawled onto the bed again, ready to claim what she offered

Using his fingers, he tested her readiness. She was indeed soaking wet and he couldn't hold back anymore.

Hoping she'd forgive him for the lack of foreplay, he placed his hard cock at her entrance and thrust forward

She winced and he stopped, withdrew and with every bit of patience he posssessed, he tried again, slower and gentler this time.

And she was tight!

His mouth was against her ear when he asked, "How long.... has it been..... since your last time?"

"Other than that one night with Toby that I don't even remember, you were the last."

"What??" Dean stopped his progress for a moment to catch his breath and raise his head to meet her eyes, holding her face between his hands, his eyes questioning

"You have stayed celibate except for once..... for TEN YEARS??"

She nodded, still breathless. "Being a mother.... well it rearranges priorites. Sex was at the bottom of the list. I had no time for personal relationships with being a mother and having a career."

He closed his eyes to try and rein in his lust. She deserved a whole lot more than a fast and hard screw and he was going to have to wait on his pleasure for now.

He withdrew his cock out of her, then scooted down to where he could part her legs, lean down and use his tongue to help her get off first

God! He remembered!! She thought to herself as she fisted the sheets in her hands and closed her eyes. She was the first girl that Dean performed oral sex on and when he found how responsive she was to it, the more he did it for her. She returned the favor for him too on several occasions while they were together as teenagers

But after ten years, he definitely mastered the art of eating out a woman. She tried not to think of where exactly he got the practice, just enjoying the fact that it was being done for HER now

His tongue licked from her entrance, gathering the moisture that collected there and licking it up to her clit, spreading the moisture on her sensitive clitoris in circles. Then he'd lick and nip around the labia, then her inner thighs and work his way back to his goal.

He placed first one finger inside her, then two, entering about two inches and curling his fingers up until he found the pea shaped body part inside her that he was seeking.... the g-spot.

Fastening his mouth hard over her clit, he sucked hard and tongued her furiously, at the same time stroking her g-spot with one hand and using his free arm across her hips to hold her down

Dacia was thrashing on the bed and had to hold to Dean's head as something to anchor her. She could feel the intense build-up coming from within. She was trying to move her hips against his mouth but he kept her movements pinned down, his shoulders keeping her thighs apart

Her body exploded from within her heated core and out through her entire body, making every cell sing. She cried out loud, calling Dean's name over and over and he stayed with her, continuing his sensual torture until every last spasm was milked out of her

She was thoroughly lubricated now and he knew her body would be more receptive to his now. Using a corner of the sheet, he wiped his mouth of the extra lubrication, then kissed his way back up her body, starting at the navel, up her stomach, treating each breast to the pleasure of his mouth, getting her stirred again by the time he made it back to her lips

She tasted herself on him when he kissed her slowly, and something about that was highly erotic to her as she opened her legs further to receive him and kissed him deeply in response as well

This time, although still tight, the trip inside her was made much easier with the extra lubrication. With her pleas and encouragement, he worked himself inside her tight canal until he was fully buried to the hilt

Reminding himself to go slow, taking a moment to breathe and to help her get used to his length inside her, he took his time making love to her mouth and stroking her body until she held him tightly and begged

"Please? I need more from you! F*ck me!"

He was nose to nose with her, breathing hard, and withdrew and slowly thrust back in with a swivel of his hips

Her nails dug into his back as she demanded, "Harder Dean! I need more!" She raised her hips against him for emphasis

"Are you sure?" he asked her, not wanting to hurt her

"Yes!! I won't break! F*ck me!!"

This time he withdrew and trusting she knows what she's talking about, slammed back into her

"Dean!! That's perfect!! Do it again!!"

He interlaced his fingers with hers, pinned her hands above her head and started a hard and fast pace, trying his best to hold back his own orgasm and get her off again. When she cried out again, he captured her cries with his own mouth and continued nailing her hard and fast until his hips stuttered. He slammed one final time hard inside her and held his hips hard and still against her as he erupted with grunts and groans emitting from his own mouth. Dacia hugged him hard to her as he came, kissing his cheek, neck and ear until he came down from his orgasm

His lips met hers, kissing her again, reveling in the post-orgasmic afterglow. He realized he might be too heavy as Dean rolled off Dacia to his side and she snuggled against him. They both fell asleep afterward

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Earlier that day, Dacia had found out on her own what Dean had done and how she no longer had anything truly to live for

Dacia had realized since bringing Dena home from the hospital that something wasn't right about her daughter. Her daughter is not her daughter

She couldn't put her finger on it until she saw Dena's reflection in the rearview mirror of her car the morning before she and Dean made love. This thing posing as her daughter was a demon

Dacia pulled the car over to the shoulder and turned around to the back seat quickly, and there sat what looked to be her beautiful daughter, but the look in her eyes was not Dena.

"Who the hell are you??" Dacia asked angrily

"Mommy! It's me!" the faux Dena said with sweet insincerity, a fake smile on her face

Dacia got out of the car and went around to the back, pulling open the back door, pointing at the girl... or whatever she was..... in accusation

"You are NOT my daughter!! Where is SHE??"

The girl got out of the car and stood in front of Dacia, looking innocent, "Mommy! I love you! Why are you saying this to me?"

"Listen! I know my daughter better than ANYONE! You're not her!"

Dacia grabbed the girl by the neck and slammed her against the car, squeezing the windpipe, "Tell me what you did to my daughter or SO HELP ME I'll make sure you suffer!"

For a little bit the girl was clawing at the hand holding her throat until Dacia saw her eyes glow black and then back to their normal color. All the girl did was wave an arm and Dacia was thrown across the street, nearly hit by an oncoming car

Dacia rolled, then jumped up, she was still agile and athletic, and she ran back to the car where the girl was.

"Now..." the little girl said, "Let's get back in the car MOMMY and go for ice cream. We need to talk!" She pointed at Dacia accusingly, "No more choking me!!"

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[phoenixnz]

Omigod! Firstly, wow at the hotness, second what a twist at the end. Where's Dena? Please don't keep me hanging for an update Trina!

[There Is No Spoon]

That was awesome Trina and very hot.

The last line was fantastic. Definitley curious to find out more about the demon child. :D

Looking forward to reading more.

[Dana0715]

Dacia took fake Dena home. If there's going to be a confrontation, Dacia wanted to control the circumstances and be free to say what she wanted to without someone overhearing

When they got out of the car, the fake Dena followed Dacia and asked with a pout, "I thought we were going for ice cream."

"I have some in the freezer. With what we have to discuss, I don't want others overhearing it!"

Dacia deposited her purse on the couch as she walked through the living room and stormed to the freezer, pulling out a half gallon of fudge ripple. She tossed it angrily on the island and pulled out a spoon, passing it to the demon child

"You don't even deserve a bowl. As a matter of fact, you really don't deserve ice cream. But common sense tells me that letting you eat in my home might help you become.... a little more amenable before I decide what to do with you."

The girl crawled onto a bar stool, pulled the half gallon of ice cream toward her, opened the flap and began eating out of the box

"Want some Mommy?" she asked, offering the box toward her after she had taken a few bites

"Stop calling me that!!" Dacia yelled, slamming her hand on the counter. "Start talking!"

"About what?" the demon asked innocently, all wide-eyed, taking another bite of ice cream

Dacia flicked her wrist, there was a flask in her hand that she had hidden behind the counter, and the demon child started to have smoke lightly rise from her body, making her cry out in pain. Whatever was thrown on her was like acid

Dacia ran into the living room and grabbed her cell phone, she had Dean programmed into her cell phone and started to call him

The demon girl rounded the corner before Dacia could finish dialing the number and the girl flung her arm, causing Dacia to be thrown bodily against a far wall, losing the cell phone

"Holy water???" the girl asked, outraged. "All that does is infuriate me you b!tch!" The girl settled her temper as quickly as she let it out, but kept Dacia against the wall. Quieter, she said, "Besides, I thought you should know a few things..... about your daughter, about Dean...."

Dacia was struggling against the forcefield that held her against the wall and she choked out, "Who the HELL are you??"

The child walked slowly forward, keeping her arm extended, "My name is Lillith. I'm sure you've heard of me in all your studies."

"Lillith?" Dacia was still struggling and her mind was racing. In her spare time she did a lot of reading about any demon she could find and she hit the jackpot a few months ago. "The demon that holds the contracts on all people that make a crossroads deal?"

"Well you HAVE done your homework, haven't you?" the child continued walking slowly and menacingly to stand in front of Dacia, her hand still outstretched to keep Dacia in place. Her ice cream was forgotten.

"See, your daughter provided me with a great opportunity. I'm sorry to tell you.... she died on the operating table..... and it was just the perfect moment to take over her body. Her spirit left, my spirit took over. Why do you think I healed so fast? No human heals of an operation this thoroughly in two weeks. The doctors in the operating room thought it was a miracle. She was pronounced dead and then suddenly, presto-change-o....." the girl spread her arms and did a little curtsy, "'Dena' is back and better than ever!" Lillith began to whine a little then, her emotions as changeable as the weather, "I had to lay in that hospital bed and pretend to still be in pain until I could reveal myself. That's hard to do! I'm a pretty good actress when I wanna be!"

"So why are you here?? My contract isn't up for a while."

"Dean's contract is running short. He just made a deal to release you of your contract, but now he only has five months to live. How does that make you feel Dacia?"

Dacia stopped struggling, it was no use anyway and she began thinking.... "Why would he do that?" she asked, totally confused

"So that Dena's mother would still be around to raise his child. He didn't know she was already dead. As long as I get a Winchester, I'm happy!"

The girl finally told Dacia, "Now, I'm going to let you down. No more holy water and no more heroics. Agreed? Next time I'll have to kill you.... slowly!"

Dacia nodded and she was dropped uncerimoniously on the floor. The girl sat primly in a chair and Dacia got up and climbed onto the couch, glaring at the girl in hatred

"Let me get this straight. Dean got me out of my contract, and shortened his? That's not right!" Dacia stood up angrily and muttered to the girl, "Don't worry! I'm not mad at you..... at least not for this. For taking over my daughter's body? We'll deal with that one in a moment."

Dacia was pacing back and forth agitatedly, "Dammit! If Dean Winchester was standing in front of me right now, I'd wring his sorry neck for doing something so freakin' STUPID!!"

Dacia stopped and faced the demon child, "You hold the contracts. I made the deal to save my child's life. Since she's technically dead...." she stopped and fell to her knees, suddenly having a hard time breathing, tears gathering in her eyes as the shock of this news was hitting her, "Oh my god! My baby's dead! It was all for nothing anyway, just like what Dean did."

The girl rolled her eyes, "I don't think you heard me. Your contract is null and void...... unless you wanna make another deal for Dean."

Dacia looked up, tears in her eyes, "Don't we need to be at a crossroads for this to be valid?"

"Nah! Only my minions handle that!" the girl said, waving off her statement like an annoying gnat. "I'm the contract holder. Basically, this is the way it's going to be."

The girl stood before Dacia and pointed at her, "Here are your choices. I don't like relinquishing contracts, but to get Dean Winchester's soul.... I'm willing to allow one measly contract to slip. However.... I might can work a deal with you. You see, if you leave it as it is, where you are released from your contract, I'll continue to reign over the demon circles in this body. Imagine the publicity!" She raised her hand up, like she was reading a headline, "Dacia Henderson's demon spawn?" She looked down at Dacia, "All those years of sacrificing your own happiness for your daughter would just be a waste! Your good name will go down the tubes, you won't be able to sell another album.... as a matter of fact, I think your songs will be taken off the shelves!"

The girl knelt in front of Dacia, "Or.... you can make another deal. If I like it well enough, I'll relinquish this body and find another one. As I said.... I don't like losing any souls. One way or another, hell or not, your soul will belong to me."

"Could this new deal involve bringing Dena back?"

The girl shook her head, smiling, "You're so naive. It was fate for her to die young. You can't change fate.... at least not too much! She was supposed to die as an infant, but you made the crossroads deal. Now, she's dead like it was fated for her to be. You gave her a good life. At least be thankful for that."

The girl stood now, "But Dean? Time is ticking away Dacia. He has five months. I'm willing to extend it..... for a price. But I won't relinquish his contract altogether. He's too valuable. To have a demon hunter that has killed so many of my people in the palm of my hands to torture at will?" The girl sighed dreamily, "That would actually be my kind of heaven!"

"Aw! You're all heart!" Dacia said sarcastically

"Your choice Dacia. Go through life dealing with a demon child that everyone believes is yours, watching me systematically kill everyone you have ever cared about...... or give me your soul again to extend Dean's life."

"How long?" Dacia asked

The girl thought about it, "I'll reverse time to where he made the first deal that saved Sam. He'll never remember any of the time he was here with you and Dena, he'll never know about you. But you have to agree that in two days, you go to hell."

"Two days?? Cutting it a little short, aren't you??"

"Well.... as long as I have this body, your daughter's soul can't rest. You're going to eventually think you're going crazy, what with seeing the ghost of your daughter and seeing her body walk around wreaking havoc. Surely you would want your daughter to be at peace? Once the deal is made and you agree to it, I'll leave this body and find another. Then you can do whatever you do to give your daughter's soul peace. I think it's burn the corpse that's been sprinked with salt. But I'm sure as a good mother, you'll do what you have to do."

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[There Is No Spoon]

That was awesome.

I would not make the deal. Your giving the demon what it wants, that could never be a good thing.

Looking forward to reading more.

Post soon.

[phoenixnz]

Yikes, I agree with Sherman, giving in to the demon and doing another deal, not a good thing.

PPMS:)

[Dana0715]

Small update!

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Dacia turned over in bed and was steadily waking up. There was a hard, muscular frame next to her and for a moment, it startled her and she woke up completely, eyes wide, holding her breath

Then she let it out in a relieved whoosh. It was Dean. The memory of the past 24 hours, she never fully committed to the demon and the demon was giving her 24 hours to make up her mind. Which means she has until 4 pm today and it was now.... 6 am.

Her night with Dean was something she'll carry with her probably beyond the grave. She always had very strong feelings for Dean, he was her first love... and they say you never truly get over your first love

She propped her head on her hand and watched him sleep for a few minutes, remembering happier times between them in the past. His eyes were closed, he was relaxed and breathing deeply, chest rising and falling as he slept. She grinned to herself as she stared at his mouth and what all that mouth did to give her pleasure the night before.

Every time she used to think of Dean, when she was honest with herself about her feelings for him, she remembered the light dusting of freckles over his nose when she stood close to him, she remembered the smell of his favorite aftershave, she rememmbered his laugh when he allowed himself to show happiness, which was rare.... it was a full out belly laugh that would cause him to double over, tears gather in his eyes, mouth open and the laugh could cover two counties, it was so loud. Then when he'd settle down, he'd exhale a "Whooooo!" and tried to get his breathing back under control, and chuckles would still keep bubbling up to the surface.

That laugh had happened while they were on the lam at 16. She had always tried to get Dean to loosen up, but when they ran away, it was like he finally gave himself permission to have fun. He had played a practical joke on her and she doesn't even remember the full details of the joke, but she remembered the laugh perfectly.

He apparently takes himself too seriously even to this day. Dacia leaned over, kissed him lightly on the mouth, not even stirring Dean at all. That was another thing about him. Once he was asleep, nothing short of a nuclear blast woke him up

She carefully crawled out of bed, quietly gathered some clothes and dressed in the living room. There was something she needed to do and it needed to be done fast

Before she meets with the demon again at 4 pm!

She quietly snuck out of the house, got in her car and hoped the motor wouldn't wake Dean up. The sun was just starting to rise as she pulled out of the driveway

Ten minutes later she was pulling into a motel parking lot, parking in front of room 7. She got out and knocked on the door. When there was no answer to her first knocked, she banged it with her fist this time

"Get up!! I need to talk to you! It's me, Dacia!" she yelled through the door

The door opened and there stood Sam, wearing the sweat bottoms he hastily put on when he realized Dacia was on the other side of the door, his hair was sticking out everywhere and some of it was in his eyes.... he was still trying to remove the sleep cobwebs from his brain

"Dacia? Where's the fire?" Sam groused

Dacia, as straight forward as always pushed past Sam into the hotel room then turned back to face him. When Sam closed and locked the door and faced her, she admitted, "Sam.... I need your help."

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[There Is No Spoon]

Fantastic update Trina.

Definitely curious to find out what Dacia needs to talk to Sam about.

Looking forward to reading your next update.

Post soon.