"Everyone ready to go?" Dean asked before starting the car. He got a chorus of 'yes' and 'just get going'.
Kylee settled into the passenger seat and Sam and Abby settled in back. Since Sam tended to fall asleep in the car, Abby knew that he would be out soon after they started rolling. Sam had settled into the leather seat with an arm stretched out across the back of the seat. Abby fit perfectly into the crook of Sam's arm. She was quite short compared to him. He was like a giant pillow for Abby. Their relationship wasn't sexual, yet. Neither of them wanted to rush things. They were enjoying where they were in the moments of cuddling and kissing. Sam decided that during this trip to Bobby's, Dean and Kylee were going to tell him of their engagement and Sam wanted Bobby to meet Abby, who was very special to him.
"What's Bobby like?" Abby asked as she leaned into Sam.
"He's family to us," Sam started to explain. "We lived with him for periods when our Dad had to travel. His home has always been open to us, and we've known him since I was a baby. We got real close to him and he considers us his boys. He lives by himself in a big house and loves it when we come to visit."
"Is he a hunter?" she knew about hunting, Sam and Dean had introduced her to it. They didn't get into the details, they tried to start with the local legends and lore and then moved on to relate the legends and lore to hunting. Amazingly, she was accepting of it. Sam thought that being around Bobby might help more of the hunting way of life sink in. Bobby knew Abby was coming and that her knowledge of hunting was limited.
Dean looked over at Kylee, who was taking in the scenery. "How you doing over there?" He smiled.
"Fine," the smile she gave him back seemed tight. "Well, I'm a little nervous about seeing Bobby."
"Bobby?" Dean was shocked. "He's a big teddy bear, you don't need to be nervous about him."
"But you two are so close to Bobby and I hope that he accepts me," Kylee's voice was small.
"Oh, you are definitely already in," Dean gave her his usual smirk. "You're the woman who tamed Dean. Bobby's been praying for you as long as I've known him. He knows you keep me in line."
"So I don't have anything to worry about?"
"No, he'll be so thrilled to hear the news. I'll tell you right now that when Bobby gives hugs, he tends to squeeze for too long. There's no escaping it, though. When he loves ya, he loves ya."
Dean cocked a brow at a sound he heard from the backseat. He looked in the review mirror. "They're asleep," he said.
"You said Sam tends to fall asleep in the car."
"Yeah, but Abby is back there snoring, too. What a pair they make," Dean dug in his pocket for his phone. He handed it to Kylee. "Here, snap a picture of the two of them. It'll be great for blackmail. To bad we can't record how loud they snore. That would even be better."
"I am not taking a picture of them," Kylee tried to stand her ground.
"C'mon," Dean gave Kylee that smile that he knew made her melt, "it won't hurt 'em. I just want to tease Sam with it."
"You don't fight fair," Kylee said as Dean gave her those smoldering green eyes.
"For me?" between his voice and his eyes, Kylee had to admit defeat. Maybe blackmail pictures were just something that brothers did. She only had sisters, so she didn't know.
Kylee got the picture and Dean almost bounced with glee. "Come here," he held his arm out toward her. When she moved to his side, he gave her a long wonderful kiss while keeping one eye on the road.
"Hmm," Kylee settled in next to Dean. "If I take another picture, so I get another one of those kisses?"
"More pictures would just be overkill," Dean tried to hide a smile. "But we can have kisses and more when we get to Bobby's." He gave her a daring but hopeful glance.
Kylee didn't have to ask if Dean was serious, she knew he was. "I don't think we should."
"Why not? Because others might know? We live together, after all. We're engaged. I think they expect us to have as much sex as we can when we're engaged."
"You have a twisted view of romance," Kylee told him.
"I know," Dean agreed. "Sam tried to help me, but I put a spin on it of all my own."
Kylee laughed.
Bobby heard the Impala before he saw it. He'd listened for the engine for years. He wiped his hands on a kitchen towel and went out the door. Shading his eyes with one hand, he could see the Impala coming up the driveway. He was so happy. He'd been looking forward to this visit ever since the boys had called.
He saw the occupants get out of the car. He recognized Kylee and figured the small slip of a girl that seemed to keep hiding in Sam's shadow was Abby. "Hey," he welcomed them. "C'mon in. I've got some lunch ready."
Dean smiled and picked up his pace at the mention of food. Kylee, who was holding his hand, had to hurry to keep up. Abby had her hand linked through Sam's arm and clung to it. She must be a little shy, Bobby thought. He chuckled a little. Shy didn't last long at his house.
There were hugs for everyone. Kylee was glad for Dean's warning, and even more grateful that Bobby was so happy to see her. When Bobby hugged Abby, he feared he might break her. There was nothing to that girl. How did she manage to spend time around Sam with his sometimes awkward over-sized limbs and not get killed?
Everyone sat down at the table and Sam was glad that Bobby had put his weapons away. Abby was getting used to hunting but Sam didn't want to shove it in her face right now. Books and research were something that Abby understood and probably the best way to show her what they did.
There wasn't much conversation while they ate. Bobby noticed that Dean's table manners were better and he told Kylee she'd done a great job getting him to quit talking with his mouth full. Kylee just blushed and said, "Thank you." Bobby wondered what was up. The gal he'd met at the hotel wasn't the type to blush at that kind of compliment.
"So what's up?" Bobby broke the silence.
"What do you mean, Bobby?" Dean had one of his smirks.
"You damn well know what I mean," Bobby continued. "I've met Kylee before and she isn't the type to blush just because she taught you to keep your mouth shut when it's full." Bobby looked at both boys. "So, out with it."
"We were going to wait until after lunch," Dean started as he took Kylee's hand. Kylee turned beet red instantly. "Kylee and I are getting married."
"Seriously?" Bobby looked at Sam. Dean could joke around, but he didn't think Dean was joking now. Sam nodded. "Congratulations!" Bobby got up and gave Dean and Kylee another hug. "Have you set a date yet?"
"I'm still working on that," Kylee's voice seemed small.
"You can speak up, Kylee. You weren't this quiet around me when Dean was hurt," Bobby told her.
"I was hoping we'd have your blessing, since you're so close to Dean. It's important to us that you approve," her voice was a little louder. Dean beamed proudly down at his girl. She was doing just fine.
"Hell, yeah, you have my blessing!" Bobby was happy, proud and sad at the same time. Happy that Dean and Kylee were getting married, proud of Dean for picking a practical woman, and sad that John wasn't here for their announcement.
"You two need to tell me anything?" Bobby looked at Sam and Abby.
"We've been going out for a few months and it is going great," was what Sam said. What he didn't say was something that Bobby still heard: Abby was the first person he'd dated since Jess. He'd forgiven himself for Jess's death and realized that she would want him to be happy. And, Sam was happy, Bobby was sure of that.
"I'm happy to meet you, Bobby," Abby said politely. "Sam has talked about you and it is nice to put a face with the stories."
"He's been telling you stories, eh?" Bobby grinned. "Well, I have stories of the boys when they were little--"
"Bobby!" Dean cut him off.
"Please, Bobby, don't embarrass us," Sam was almost begging.
Bobby sure had the two girls' attention. He could tell that they would love to hear about their men growing up. "Nothing embarrassing, boys, just some stories. I can tell some when we're done."
Dean and Sam shot glances across the table at each other. Bobby knew many things. Just what exactly was he going to share?