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The brunette sighed as she walked over to the door of her motel room. She looked through the peephole and immediately sighed, to be greeted by a woman with long curly light brown hair and brown eyes looking back at her through the peephole. The darker haired woman pursed her lips as she looked at the bed that she had been sleeping in the past three days.
Why the hell was she here? Why didn't she call first? Better yet how did she even know where she was?
"Cordelia, I know you're in there. I just saw you." The woman sighed as she shifted uncomfortably. "I have food." Cordelia raised an eyebrow and unlocked the door and poked her head out.
"Whatcha got?" Cordelia asked as she suspiciously eyed the seemingly foodless woman. The woman faked a smile as she pulled out a bag of Whataburger from behind her back.
"Patty melt with no onions and large fries."
Cordelia snatched the bag of food and opened the door. No drink? The best thing about being in Texas was that they had Whataburger.
"In that case, get in loser." The woman walked in as she rolled her eyes.
"Gee sis. No, 'Welcome in. I haven't seen you in a while, I missed you.'?" Cordelia stared blankly at her sister as she stuffed her mouth with French fries. Man, those fries were so good.
"You're the one who left me and Mom, Regina." Cordelia replied flatly. Regina sighed as she threw herself on to the bed as Cordelia continued to stuff her mouth. Regina mentally kicked herself.
How could she not see that coming? Of course Cordelia was going to throw that in her face, she was angry with her even though it didn't show yet but it was bound to happen eventually and for some reason, she didn't prepare herself. She wished she got herself Whataburger too with how good Cordelia made it look and to maybe even possibly avoid the situation.
"Why are you in Round Rock of all places, Delia?" Regina asked as she avoided her older sister's gaze by staring up at the ceiling. Cordelia said nothing and silence continued to fill the air as she continued eating.
She didn't owe Regina an explanation to anything so she wasn't going to give it to her.
"Why are you here?" She questioned after she finished her burger. Regina sat up as she pushed her curly hair back even though it was already pushed out of her face. Cordelia raised an eyebrow because for as long as she could remember, Regina always played with her hair like that when she was nervous. She wondered what she could possibly be nervous about and why she even came so she pressed on, "You gonna spit it out?"
After a few moments Regina sighed heavily and opened her mouth to speak. "Mom kind of texted me," Regina whispered.
This caught Cordelia's attention because not only did she spend the past three days in Round Rock, Texas looking for her mother but she spent the past two months looking everywhere for her. Every lead she had, led her to a dead end. She called and called left text after text, voicemail after voicemail. Not once did she ever pick up or respond to her attempts, but she texted Regina. Regina, the sibling who left them three years ago. All because she ran off with some jack ass she met while working on a case? Cordelia couldn't help but tremble with rage with each thought. She was the one who stuck by her mother's side all this time. She was the one who had to take care of their mother when their father died. She was the one who was always there, NOT Regina. Her.
"Delia?"
Cordelia chuckled as she dropped her head, shaking it. She glared at the floor. She was so angry and confused. "I've been looking for her for two months. Two fucking months. Did you even know I hadn't seen her in that long, let alone hear from her? Did you know that I've blown up her phone every single day for no one to pick up? Not once! I stopped calling these past three days because I figured that I was searching for a body!" Cordelia looked up and the look on Regina's face said it all. She had absolutely no idea. Of course she didn't know that their mother was missing.
This angered her even more. Why would her mother contact her if she didn't even know what was going on? Infuriated, Cordelia continued. "I searched almost all over the damn map and I couldn't get a single call back. A body Regina, I've been searching Round Rock for a damn body. You left. You left us, your family, for a pretty boy back in Sacramento. Tell me, why is it that Connor isn't with you now, huh? Things not work out between you two? Did you even think about us at all? Not once did you ever look back at me and Mom because you were too busy screwing him! I was there for Mom when Dad died, but you, Regina…where the fuck were you besides in that douche bags bed? You didn't even show up for dad's funeral. You didn't even call me to tell me you weren't coming when I told you. Why did she text you? Someone who's been M I fucking A for the past three years. Seriously, why are you even here? Someone who couldn't give two shit's about u-"A slap across her face interrupted Cordelia's accusations. Regina stood over her older sister with tears in her eyes. Cordelia clenched her teeth so hard, she felt like they were going to break. She wanted to hit her back but resisted, realizing fighting wasn't worth it. She avoided looking at Regina. If her mother went as far enough to contact Regina to bring them together, she must have been in trouble. She hated to admit it but she also hated fighting with her younger sister.
"I give a shit. I gave a shit when Dad died, but I just couldn't bring myself to go or to call. And funeral? Is a hunter burial what you call a funeral? I didn't want to hunt anymore Cordelia because I was scared I would lose all of you and look what happened to Dad, he's dead and he's never coming back." Cordelia looked up and the tears in Regina's eyes began to spill. "We've been on the road since you were 6, that made me 3 year's old living motel to motel. We never had a home Cordelia. I obviously give a shit now because I'm here, you ass! Just shut up and listen to me for once, please." Cordelia's eyebrows furrowed. She desperately wanted to hold her sister and let her cry into her shoulder, but feelings like that showed signs of weakness and she wouldn't let anybody see that she was weak. Deep down she was glad her sister was there. She worried about her and there wasn't a single day in the past three years that Regina didn't cross Cordelia's mind. She missed her sister. Regina used her sleeve to wipe her wet cheeks. Her eyes were already getting puffy. With a sigh Cordelia mumbled a 'Sorry.' which caused Regina to give a forgiving smile. Cordelia's apologies were rare to come by since she hardly liked to admit she was wrong so when she apologized Regina accepted.
"She tell you where she was?" Cordelia questioned,
"All the text said was to find you at this motel then to find John Winchester at Blackwater Ridge; Lost Creek Colorado. Any idea on who this John Winchester is?" Regina replied as she showed Cordelia the text on her flip phone.
"John Winchester? That's dad's friend…" Cordelia recalled. She only met the man twice and one of the times was after her father died since he died on a hunt with him. She knew little to nothing about the man except that he had two boys. The only thing Cordelia could think of was that their mother and John Winchester joined each other to find whatever it was that killed their father and they were in trouble. Regina shrugged as she shoved her phone back in her jean pockets.
"I have no idea who that he is." Cordelia sighed at her sister's cluelessness. "Not one clue. Is he hot?"
Cordelia ignored her last comment as Regina snickered, trying to make light of the current situation they were in. It was almost as if what happened just minutes ago, never happened.
"It'll be about a sixteen hour drive, so we should be there by 8 am." Cordelia began packing her things as Regina shadowed her around the motel room.
"You mean we're leaving now?"Regina questioned. Cordelia nodded. "Shouldn't we, you know, rest up first? That's a really long drive Cordelia. We should rest; wake up with a clear head and all. Mom could be in serious trouble Delia." She tried to reason as Cordelia continued packing her clothes. By the look of the bags under Cordelia's eyes, Regina could tell that she already had a hard time sleeping for a while.
"Exactly, which means we need to get there as soon as possible." Regina sighed in defeat, realizing she wasn't going to win this argument and began helping her gather her things.
"Thank you, Miss Winter Bottom. We hope you enjoyed your stay." Cordelia waved a goodbye at the woman at the front desk as she walked out of the building with Regina behind her. Regina snatched the blue credit card out of Cordelia's hand and studied it as they walked over to a black 1970 Pontiac GTO. Regina snickered.
"Michaela Winter Bottom, really Cordelia?" She teased. Cordelia scowled as she mimicked Regina.
"Michaela Winter Bottom, really Cordelia." Regina stopped snickering and glared.
"You're stupid."
"You're stupid."
"Cordelia, stop!"
"Cordelia, stop."
"I mean it! Stop it! You're so childish."
"I mean it, stop it. You're so childish."
"I'm Cordelia and I'm a moron."
"Shut up and get in the damn car." Cordelia growled as she threw a couple of duffle bags in the backseat before she got into the driver's seat. She closed the door and began grinning as she rubbed the steering wheel before starting the car. Regina scowled as she got into the passenger's side, slamming her door.
"I still cannot believe Dad gave his car to you." Regina mumbled as she rolled her window down.
"Hey! Be gentle. She's sensitive." Cordelia pouted as she did the same.
"More like ready to fall apart."
"What was that?"
"Nothing!"
It had been eleven hours into the drive, and it was about the three in the morning. Regina was fast asleep next to Cordelia. The negative thoughts began to gnaw at Cordelia as she tried to remain focused on the road. What if she was too late getting to her mother? What if Regina got hurt on the way? What if they find the thing that killed her father? What would she do? There were so many questions she had and none of them answered. It was irritating. Her hair whipped around as she continued to drive down the road. Both windows down and the cool air sent shivers down her spine. Seeing Regina shiver, she decided to roll up the windows. She ran her fingers through her hair, trying to make it less of a mess and not so much in her face. She couldn't help but worry. She sighed and turned the radio on to drown out the thoughts that wouldn't stop eating at her. She had to prepare for the worst.
"She's got a smile that it seems to me
Reminds me of childhood memories.
Where everything
Was as fresh as the bright blue sky,"
In the corner of her eye, she glanced at the sleeping woman next to her and smiled. Cordelia looked back at the empty road in front of her as she pressed slightly harder on the gas pedal.
"Now and then, when I see her face
She takes me away to that special place
And if I'd stare too long
I'd probably break down and cry"
With a grin Cordelia began to sing along as she sped down the road, forgetting her worries for just a few minutes.
"Whoaaaa Whoa Whoa
Sweet child O' mine
Whoa oh oh oh sweet love of mine"
After the song had finished her phone began to ring. Without looking at the number she answered.
"Hello?"
"Delia?" Cordelia's eyes widened as she recognized the voice on the other line.
"Delia, baby, it's mom."
