As always, I sadly do not own Supernatural. Pretty sure I own Kat though. I would be nice to own Jensen and Jared, but sometimes life isn't fair.

This is the fourth story in the set and follows directly after Problems in Ohio. Enjoy!

The coordinates pointed to a small town just outside of Maryland. It didn't take the them long to get there at all. The case that John had sent them had to do with numerous number of men being killed. The only link between all of them were that they were single males.

The ride there was pretty quiet. Occasionally Dean and Kat would have a little chat but nothing too important as Sam got some well needed sleep. The silence was starting to get to Dean so he decided to strike up a conversation.

Dean- "So, how do you feel?"

Kat- "I'm fine Dean. (she said a bit annoyed) Is that the only thing that you can think of to ask me about?"

Dean- "No, I'm just checking. Anyway, the better you and Sam are the more alive I'll stay."

Kat- "Oh, yes cause that worked so well last time!"

Dean- "Hey, you have no clue how close that came. It's not like it was easy for Sam and I either. For someone reason you have a way of getting herself nearly killed often."

Kat- "Oh, yes and that's all my fault."

Dean- "I'm just saying the truth. Anyway, did you talk to Missouri lately?"

Kat- "Yes, I called her at the last rest stop. She was pretty worried you know. I can't believe that you called her!"

Dean- "What did you want me to do? Just let you die and not tell Missouri or Riley or Hunter?"

Kat- "You are so lucky that she didn't tell them!"

Dean- "Look, I'm sorry okay. I just didn't know what to do. Anyway did you talk to them at all?"

Kat- "Yep, Hunter's pretty pissed that you didn't show him any fighting moves. Riley misses Sam a lot and you too before you get mad."

Dean- "That's really good that they're doing fine. Does it get to you, leaving them like that?"

Kat- "Yes and no."

Dean- "That explains a lot."

Kat- "It sucks knowing that I can't be there to protect them and that I can't be with them for everything they do but at the same time, going out after these things is protecting."

Dean- "Imagine this. I still can't believe that I have…I mean that we have 2 kids."

Kat- "Get use to it. You were really good with them. But this is becoming a little to warm and caring for us."

Dean- "Agreed. So how bout some music?"

Kat- "Heck yeah!"

Dean took out one of his mix tapes that was full of rock music. The first song was "Tainted Love" and then "Don't Fear the Reaper." Dean instantly fast forwarded it not wanting to even think about Reapers and Kat just smirked. Then they continued their ride to Maryland where they would be in another few hours.

Sam awoke to a welcomed nudge on his shoulder. He was having dreams of Jess again but not of her death but of what could have been if he wouldn't have left her that night. It was tearing him up but he didn't want to open his eyes. It seemed so real that he could feel her and he missed her so deeply! But his brother and practically sister-in-law were brining him back to face reality, one without Jess.

Dean- "Come on Sammy rise and shine, we're here."

Sam- "Yeah, yeah, I'm up, would you quit it. It's Sam!"

Dean- "Wow, someone woke up on the wrong side!"

Sam- "Dean would you just shut up!"

Dean- "What is getting into you man. Ow…"

Kat had hit Dean rather hardly in the side with her elbow. She could see that something was bothering Sam and also knew that Dean wasn't going to let up.

Kat- "Dean why don't you go and take the check-in? Sam and I will get the stuff."

Sam- "What, Kat, are you my "protector" now from my big brother. I don't need your sympathy. Just leave me alone!"

Kat's eyes shot daggers through Sam. Sam really didn't care he had wanted a fight with someone, anyone. He could see Dean's clenched fists in his pocket and his mouth beginning to open with some smart remark that would give Sam what he was asking for.

Kat- "Wow, Sam, that sure was nice of you! Dean just go get the key and I'll get the stuff into the room."

Dean- "Fine, but Sammy you and I are gonna have a talk about your little attitude problem!"

With that Dean turned and headed for the main office to get a room. Leaving Kat and Sam back at the car. Dean couldn't believe that his brother had just lashed out like that, especially towards Kat. Dean could understand if Sam wanted a fight with him, but Kat had always been there for Sam no matter what he had gone through. This just made Dean even more angry with his bother!

Kat angrily slammed the door to the back on Sam as he was about to get out. She wasn't in the mood to deal with this. God, he was acting worse than Hunter and even worse than Riley! She thought to herself. She was also worried about what Dean was going to do. Sam was obviously looking to pick a fight and he had gone after her knowing that she would usually give it to him, but she caught on and now he was most likely going to go after Dean.

Sam couldn't believe that Kat had slammed the door on him. She could have at least hit him or something. Why wouldn't she go for the bait? Now he would have Dean though which was better than nothing. Sam saw Kat struggle to grab all of the bags and deep down wanted to help her but refused. Instead he watched her go towards the motel just as Dean was exiting with a key. That's when Sam got out quickly and just as Dean opened the door, grabbed his bag so quickly from Kat that it almost made her fall over if not for Dean supporting her from behind, and ran to the bathroom. He turned on the shower and jumped in.

Dean and Kat just looked at each other as they heard the shower turn on. Dean was still standing behind her and was looking down into her shocked eyes. Then he quickly grabbed some of the stuff and they entered the room. By the time they actually got far enough into the room to put the bags down, they heard the shower turn off and Sam went past them, shouldering Dean as he exited the room. They threw the bags down and Dean began to pace. Kat had plopped on the bed and was angrily flipping through an old book that she had with her.

Kat- "Pacing isn't going to help."

Dean- "What is wrong with him? He should have just picked one with me cause I sure want to punch his face in right about now!"

Kat- "Just let him get some fresh air and when he comes back don't do anything stupid! He's got a lot going on in that head of his and the dreams aren't helping."

Dean- "Still, we're trying to help him! He shouldn't' be picking fights with either of us."

Kat- "Would you just sit and we'll watch something to get our minds off of Sam."

Dean reluctant sat on the bed next to Kat and leaned his head against the wall. Kat put down the book and grabbed his hand reassuringly. She knew how angry Dean was, and knew that he was probably more angry at himself. Dean took the gesture kindly and put his arm around her slender shoulders and grabbed her other hand pulling her closer to himself. He took a heavy sigh and grabbed the remote.

Dean- "Thanks for that."

Kat- "If only it were always that easy. But it's going to be fine, I promise."

Dean gave his signature smirk, gave Kat a little kiss and left the channel on the "Breakfast Club", knowing that Kat would approve and it wasn't that bad of a movie at all.