Me: At least Sam's not possessed.

Max: o.O you thought Sam was possessed?

Me: *chuckles* sorta. But I'm glad he's not. He just misses his brother

Max: You are a retard.

Me: *shakes head* I know you are but what am I?

Max: *rolls her eyes* Enjoy Chapter 2 everybody.

Chapter 2

After everyone left and DJ was sleeping soundly in his crib, Dean led Sam to the couch and sat down beside him.

"Okay talk to me and don't tell me 'nothing'. Something's seriously got you in a bitchy mood and from what I'm guessing it has something to do with me."

"Do you love me?" Sam asked softly.

Dean frowned, "Why would you even ask me something like that? You know I love you."

"Then have I done something to upset you?" Sam asked looking at his hands.

"Sammy, what's this about? What's going on?" Dean asked confused.

"I'm just trying to figure out why you're never home anymore and when you are it's like you don't wanna touch me. Are you having an affair?"

"What?! No!"

"Then what's going on?"

Dean sighed, "Sammy, why do you always accuse me of having an affair when I'm gone a lot? Why don't you just ask me? I've just been working a lot and between work and hunting I'm exhausted. It's nothing against you trust me. And then we have DJ to care for and I know you've been busy yourself. Trust me baby boy, I will never stop wanting you, but I also know you're exhausted too. And knowing you, you'd probably push me away," he chuckled.

Sam gave a small smile, "So I don't need to worry?"

Dean chuckled and kissed Sam on the mouth, "No. I promise. Nothing is gonna stop me from wanting you."

Sam nodded, "Okay."

Dean chuckled and shook his head before looking at Sam seriously, "Now, I need you to be completely honest with me. Do you want me to stop hunting?"

Sam bit his lip and looked down at his hands again, "Will you be mad if I said yes?"

Dean shook his head, "Of course not. I just don't understand why you didn't tell me this earlier."

Sam sighed and shrugged, "I thought I could handle it, but between you working at the auto shop and hunting, I can't. I mean I don't know whether or not a car fell on you or you got mauled by a Werecat."

Dean chuckled, "I got it Sammy," he said nodding.

"Are you mad at me?" Sam asked.

"No. Dad might not be pleased but who cares," Dean said standing and taking Sam's hand.

They headed upstairs and after checking on DJ, they headed into their bedroom. Sam gave Dean a sly smile.

"Are you tired now?"

"Why you have something in mind?" Dean asked.

Sam winked, "You bet," he said pushing Dean onto the bed.

~SPN~

The next afternoon, Dean had off from work so Bobby, Simone and, John went over to Sam and Dean's for lunch. Sam had just settled DJ in his high chair while Dean set the table. As soon as they sat down, Dean explained to the others what was going on. Bobby and Simone of course understood. John, however, wasn't pleased as Dean knew would happen.

"So you plan to just forget about the evil things that are out there? What about DJ how are you gonna keep him safe?"

Dean shook his head, "DJ is perfectly safe dad and you know it. It's not our job to risk our lives day in and day out."

"It became our job, our destiny when the Yellow Eyed Demon burnt your mother on the ceiling. We at least owe it to your mother, don't you think?"

Dean frowned, "You really think mom, would want this life for us?"

"You're just gonna let your mother's death be in vain? For nothing? What kinda soldier are you?

"I'M NOT A SOLDIER!" Dean exploded.

"Okay you two, that's enough. Dean, calm down. John, back off and leave Dean alone," Bobby said.

John opened his mouth to argue but Bobby gave him his I-will-shoot-your-ass look. John closed his mouth. Sam kept his eyes on his plate. He had a feeling John was going to call him out and put all the blame on him like usual.

DJ babbled as he felt it was too quiet. Dean laughed, "Hey buddy, what are you talking about?"

"So Sam, have you figured out what you're gonna do now? Now that you graduated?" Simone asked.

Sam shrugged, "Not really. Haven't really put much thought into it."

Simone nodded. The rest of lunch was pretty much subdued and every time John attempted to open his mouth, Bobby glared at him. John sighed. After lunch, Sam went upstairs to change DJ and Dean glanced at his father.

"Look, I know you don't like this, but it's my life and I'm a grown man. You just have to learn to accept the choices I make."

"It's because of Sam being bitchy yesterday isn't it?" John asked.

Dean narrowed his eyes but said nothing. Bobby sighed.

"I think it's time to go John."

Sam came downstairs with DJ just as the elder hunters were leaving. He frowned when his father glared at him and mouthed, "It's your fault."

Dean flopped on the couch, "Well that went well."

TBC...