Memories Lost in Time
Things had been odd since he'd found out. The boys had gotten him out of his shock but he hadn't called her back for several weeks. When he did he wasn't sure what to say or expect.
"Hello?"
He took a breath, letting it out slowly. "Sarah… it's John."
"Oh… Hi…"
"I know I haven't called. I know I reacted badly to what you said but… … Sarah I have two little boys I need to keep safe. Sammy's 3 now, Dean 7. I'm not sure what another sibling would do…"
"And you're afraid Dean will think I'm trying to take his mother's place. I understand…"
"I'll try to see you both when I can but, I can't promise anything Sarah."
"It's ok John. I've kinda stopped hunting for now. I'll keep a look out, it's what I was raised to do but I won't be going on active hunts. I don't want my daughter to have that life if I can avoid it."
He took a deep breath, looking over at his sleeping boys. "I'm sorry. For the way I've acted. Contact me if you need anything? If you're ever in trouble?"
"I promise John. Call when you can, visit when you can. The doctors say it's a girl. I was thinking of naming her Marie, Marie Elizabeth Winchester. … … Is that alright with you?"
They talked a little longer after he told her it was alright. As he hung up the phone he had a slight smile on his lips. He was going to have a little girl. He looked over as one of the boys made noise, smiling again before he turned in for the night. He was paged when she was born, getting told he had a healthy baby girl by Bobby. Apparently Bobby had been visiting when she went into labor. The next time he talked to Sarah was a few days before Marie was 6 months old.
When she answered the phone and heard his voice she breathed a little easier. "Hi John. I'm glad you got back to me so fast. There… there's a little problem…"
"… … What's wrong? Is Marie ok? Are you ok?"
"We are for now John but I've been noticing things, odd signs around here. I'm worried something may be coming."
"Marie's almost 6 months now isn't she?"
She knew he'd understand her worry over omens after what he'd told her along with what others had said. "Yeah, in a few days actually… ... John can you come?... Please…"
"Let me drop the boys off with Jim and I'll be there as fast as I can. You know how to keep yourself safe. You're a hunter remember?"
They talked a few more minutes before John headed out. Dropping the boys off wasn't easy but he knew they'd be safe there. The closer to Sarah he got, the more nervous and on edge he became. By the time he got out of the car in front of her house he saw the flames. They were just starting. When he got inside and reached the room he stared up in horror. Not again… Oh god not again…. As he stared the fire continued to consume her. The more the flames built, the more the sound of a baby screaming penetrated his mind. He looked to the crib, reaching in quickly. He barely made it out of the house, pink blanket covered baby in his arms when it blew the sound of screeching tires. He looked up to see Sarah's brother Richard dropping to his knees on the sidewalk, losing anything in his stomach as he realized his baby sister was burning alive.
When Richard had control again he looked up to see John trying to comfort his crying niece. He got to his feet, walking over to help father and daughter alike when the fire department showed up. The new day or two was a blur. Before he knew it Richard had custody of Marie and John was on his way back to his boys, yet another reason to kill the yellow eyed demon heavy on his shoulders.