Baby is woken up in the morning feeling three little bodies crawling over her. She smiles and turns over to see her boys had crawled into bed with her. Sam had nestled into her arms. Dean was just lying over her side like a cat. Castiel was pressed quietly into her back like he wasn't certain he was allowed to be there. Baby squeezed Sam until she made Sam squeak and wiggle away. Then she dragged Dean off her side and hugged them both. She had to carefully pull away from Castiel and then roll over so she could gather all three boys into her arms. Castiel was uncertain and then he relaxed and snuggled into her hold.

"Okay boys, we got work to do today," she said with a smile. She let them go and got up, going and getting dressed. "You boys be good for two minutes," she said before going to see the manager to get the boys clothes. She wasn't gone two minutes, of course when she came back one of the chairs was tipped over and a lamp broken. Sam and Dean were in hiding, but Castiel was standing in the middle of the room looking near tears.

Baby sighed heavily. She wasn't certain how much was on the cards, but she was certain she could cover it, she hoped anyway. "Don't cry, Castiel, it's okay," she soothed, setting down her laundry basket. She knelt down and opened her arms. She didn't have to tell him to come before he appeared in her arms, the sound of wings following.

"Show off," she murmured, but rubbed his back. "Dean, Sam, get out here now!" she called.

The two boys came out, looking sulky. She drew them over and helped them all get dressed. Trying to brush down the boy's bed head was interesting and a bit frustrating. But she did get them all ready. "Alright boys, need to stop by the manager's to tell him about the lamp, then breakfast."

"No," Dean said.

"No?" Baby asked, confused.

"No, don't tell him. Don't like him," Dean muttered, clearly pouting.

"Don't worry, Dean. He's not gonna bother me when I've got a big man like you protecting me," she said, picking him up and kissing his cheek. Dean still scowled, but snuggled into her chest like he belonged there.

Baby walked with the boys to the front desk. "Hey," she said. Dean turned and glared at the guy. It probably wasn't fair. Baby didn't think he could really do her any harm, but Dean was always really jealous of people being around her.

"Yes, Ms. Impala?" the man asked with a too wide smile. Baby wasn't stupid. It was like Dean's grin when he used to try and get girls.

"Lamp got bust, how much will it cost to replace?"

"Eh, thirty, maybe?" the guy said. The motel really was low end. Baby slipped her card over to him so he could go ahead and charge it.

"Now, I need to know where the closest McDonald's is, and the consignment shop, and do you know anyplace to get a cheap car? Mine just bottom out, completely useless," she said.

"Yeah," the manager said. "I'll print you out a map." Baby leaned her hip against the counter and waited for the manager to print out a map for her. He circled a few things on the paper in different color pens. "We're here, the blue circle. The Mickey D's is about three blocks from here, and the consignment shop is in the old town district. I also got a buddy, Ed, he's getting rid of his clunker. I think he'll sell for a few hundred. It's really pretty shitty, though."

"Does it run?" Baby asked, looking down at the map. Dean hadn't stopped glaring at the man. Sam was over looking at the rack of pamphlets on local sights. Castiel stayed resolutely by her feet. Baby was certain if she put Dean down he'd go and pull over the pamphlet wrack.

"Yeah."

"Do the brakes work?"

"Yeah, bout the only good thing about it."

"Does it have working seatbelts?"

"Yeah."

"Then it's perfect," Baby said. "I'm going to go get a few things for my boys and we'll be back this afternoon, can he have it here by then?"

"Uh, yeah, s-sure," the manager said. Baby grinned and winked.

"Come on boys, let's go eat," she said.

"Can we go see the rabbit farm?" Sam asked, walking over with a pamphlet on a local sight. He held it up so she could see. She took it, looking at the pamphlet for a minute before she handed it back to Sam. "Maybe tomorrow when Baby's got a new car. But today we all need new clothes," she said.

Sam's face fell as bit. And Dean scowled in her arms. Castiel just looked confused.

"Oh come on, shopping is fun," she said, though honestly she didn't know. The boys scowled more. "I'm certain they might have some kind of toys for you to play with." That at least seemed to have more of a positive effect.

Baby took Sam's hand, Castiel sticking close to her boots as they began to walk toward McDonald's. It really wasn't a far walk, especially when Baby followed the map. She saw the golden arches in no time. They had to cross the street to get there, though. She scooped up Sam, letting him sit on her shoulder and cling her hair. Then she scooped up Castiel, holding him close to her chest.

Having once been a car she was well aware of the rules of the road, but was unnecessarily pleased when they successfully navigated the crosswalk. She walked into McDonald's still carrying all her boys. She had to duck to be certain Sam wouldn't hit his head when they walked in though.

The kid at the cash register looked at them very oddly when they came up to order. Baby just smiled though, her eyes running over the menu. "We'll have four fruit and walnut packs, four fruit and maple oatmeals, three milks, one orange juice, and a big breakfast with hot cakes. Can you also throw in a couple, three, extra plates?"

The kid rapidly punched in the order, glancing at the boys before looking back at Baby. "Anything else."

"Yeah," Baby said, glancing back over her shoulder to the display window that showed Happy Meal toys. "Can I get a toy for each of my boys?"

"Costs extra," the kid said.

"That's fine," Baby said.

She set down Dean and Castiel, letting Sam continue to hold on while she fished around in her wallet for her card. She tried to hand it to the kid, but he indicated the card reader instead. Baby hesitated an unnatural amount of time, having to actually read the instructions. Her movements were awkward, and the kid clearly got impatient, although there was no one else there that early to wait on. Baby felt relieved when her card worked.

Their food was already ready by the time Baby paid for it. The kid pushed the meals over to her, but Baby smiled at the kid and didn't take it and didn't move.

"Is there something else you need?" he asked.

"I paid for toys for my boys, remember?" she pointed out. She looked back at the display. "Do they get to pick or do you just hand them one?"

"They can pick," the kid said. He reached under the desk, pulling out four toys.

"Want that one," Sam said instantly, pointing to a knight figure with the phrase "Skylanders Giants" written across it. The kid pushed that one over and Baby handed it to Sam. She scooped up Dean and Castiel so they could pick. The kid went to get another two of the knights, but Dean resolutely picked one that looked like a stone giant with a hammer, also bearing the name "Skylanders Giants".

Castiel looked at the four toys laid out for him and considered for a while. He looked at what Sam and Dean had picked as well and seemed very hesitant.

"Castiel, you can pick whichever one you want, it's okay," Baby told him. That seemed to sooth something in him and he picked a yellow plastic puff ball with over large eyes and wing like ears. The packaging had the phrase "Fijit Friends: Shimmies" on it.

"You can't get that, that's a girl's toy," Dean said. Castiel, who'd looked quite happily suddenly had his face fall.

"Dean, no," Baby said. Dean looked up, suddenly looking like he wanted to cry as well. "Castiel can pick whatever he wants. Whatever toy any of you want is a boy's toy because you want it."

"But, dad said…"Dean started but trailed off. Baby wondered how much Dean remembered of his father.

"Your dad was wrong sometimes, Dean. He just didn't understand. It's okay for Castiel to like whatever he wants and it's okay for you to like whatever you want."

Dean looked ever more upset but sniffled and nodded. Baby sighed and put all three of the boys down. "Go pick a booth, okay?" she asked. Sam ran over to a place instantly, but Castiel and Dean seemed more hesitant, although they did go.

Baby picked up the tray laden with food and carried it to the booth. Sam and Castiel had already crawled into one side, but Dean was still standing, looking down at this toy like he wasn't sure it was what he wanted anymore.

Baby set down the tray and handed out milk, fruit and oatmeal. "Dean, do you want to sit with me?" she asked, sliding into the booth. Dean climbed in after her, and Baby honestly didn't know if he wanted to or not.

She made certain that Sam and Castiel were set up, and their toy packaging broken into. Sam looked more ready to play than to eat and Baby kept having to catch his eye so he'd stop and eat. Castiel would eat but keep touching his toy like he wasn't certain it was really his.

"Dean?" she asked quietly. Dean had not tried to break into his packaging and was eating far too quietly. "Dean are you okay?"

"Yes," he said and then saw she was still looking at him. "Yes, ma'am."

"You don't have to call me ma'am," Baby said. She reached out and took Dean's little hand, squeezing it lightly. "Dean, you know I'm not mad at you, right?" Dean lowered his head and she was certain that he didn't believe her. "I'm not, I promise. You didn't know, and now you do. I will be mad if you do it again now that you know, but I'm not mad now."

"Promise?" Dean asked quietly.

"I promise," Baby said. She glanced at Sam and Castiel to be certain they were doing okay. Then she leaned over and kissed the top of Dean's head. "I love you, very much, Dean."

"Love you too," Dean said, sniffling a bit. Baby hated it. It made her stomach twist into knots. She wanted Dean to smile and laugh, not cry. She always hated it when he cried.

"Do you like your toy?" Baby asked. Dean only nodded. "Because, you know, if you'd rather have something else I can ask the cashier to give you a different one."

"No!" Dean said quickly, hugging it to him like he was afraid she'd take it. Baby smiled at him.

"Then why don't you let him out of his packaging so we'll all be here for breakfast?" she suggested. She watched Dean struggle to open the plastic for a minute, but let him do it on his own. When he got his stone giant out he grinned. Baby spent the rest of breakfast trying to get the boys to eat their oatmeal and the big breakfast she split up for them, instead of playing knights and monsters.