Dean sat inside his Impala chewing on an enormous hamburger while Sam rattled off about their next hunt.

"So, I'm pretty sure it's a werewolf but I say we talk to the people around first and just scope out the area first and talk to some people about the victims." Sam said leafing through his file.

Dean threw away the greasy wrapper of the burger and looked at Sam quizzically. "Dude, it's not the first time we're going on a hunt. That's what we do every time. Why're you acting all nervous?"

Sam looked over shiftily at Dean. "Nothing, its just that, well, are you sure you're up to this?"

"Why wouldn't I be?"

"Well, I mean, after Jo coming for the trial and everything, I don't know I guess, I just thought that maybe you needed time or something…." Sam's voice trailed off at the look Dean gave him.

"Look, I'm fine okay? Jo's dead. It's been that way for two years. And it doesn't matter if I saw her and talked to her or anything alright? She's happy wherever she is and we have to be doing our job."

Sam looked like he was going to protest but thought better of it. "Fine, my mistake I guess."

Truth was, Dean had been feeling like crap ever since Jo's spirit showed up that day. Not that he'd ever admit it to Sam, but her appearance had shaken him. It had opened old wounds and old emotions had come running through. He had had a thing for Jo long ago but hadn't really tried to make it anything. But when she died, the grief he felt was beyond anything he could have imagined. And the brief kiss he had given her was not enough to let her know how he really felt about her. But she was gone, and there was nothing he could do about it.

-x-x-x-

"Son of a bitch put up a hell of a fight." Said Dean looking down at the dead werewolf. He had a cut above his brow and a gash running the length of his cheek but was other wise fine. Wiping the blood from his mouth, he kicked the body away.

"Sure looks that way."

Dean froze. He would know that voice anywhere. He spun around, along with Sam.

"Jo"

Authors Note: Okay, this is my first Dean/Jo story. I love love love the pairing and i hope you guys like it!