Safe and Sound Chapter 3: New day
Dean woke up, rolled over to his right, and quickly sat up knowing Sammy will be waking up soon and will not be happy.
Sammy begins to stir and then finally stretched, when he rolled over to his side his hand hit the bars of the crib he was in…Sam's eyes slowly open and look at his surroundings and jolted up as soon as he saw the bars.
"Morning Sleepyhead' Dean called out to Sam and walked over to him
"DEAN, What the hell!" Sam yelled at his older brother. He was sitting up on his knees facing the crib and trying to pull the bars down.
"Hey Short stuff, stop" Dean batted Sam's hand away from the rail. Sam sat down on his rump and glared up at Dean. With his hair tousled like that, wearing baby blue pajamas and his pout Sam looked adorable.
"Not short anymore I'm 5'8 and growing" Sam mutter
"Yeah, still shorter than me' Dean smirk, he reach over and pulled down the crib rails and reach for Sam. Who quickly dodge Dean and try to roll off the bed mattress from the left. But Dean quickly caught him by the waist and hauled him up.
"Dean! Quit it! I can walk!"
"Yeah I know, but let's get you change and then go downstairs to have breakfast with Pastor Jim" As Dean said this he patted Sammy bottom and that when he felt it the soft padding on his butt.
No way Sam thinks, he didn't Dean wouldn't, but as he is being laid down on the bed he realizes Dean did!
"YOU PUT ME IN A DIAPER!" Sam try to twist and get up and away from Dean.
"Sammy, behave" Dean has one hand splayed on Sam's chest holding him down.
"No Dean, I don't need to wear them anymore!" Sam tears up a bit
Dean understand where the tears are coming from; Sammy had a hard time and embarrassing time of wetting the bed at night, no matter what John or Dean try.
Sam always would end up wetting the bed at night. Had Sam been properly classified he and John would have accepted this as a little behavior and not to mention hard for a little to hold his bladder at night when in headspace mode and Sammy was very little 15 months to 24 months.
One day after Sam's 13th birthday; Sam wanted Dean to really help him break the bed wetting at night problem. He begged Dean at the time and Dean remembered that was his first time hesitating about helping Sam and wonder about Sam's classification, he was just finished testing early that day and wonder why The Center's tech didn't mention anything in Sammy' file about it.
Dean was actually the first to talk to Sam about re-testing. Not John as he had just left with Caleb on a hunt that night. He remembering kneeling down to Sam and telling him, it was okay, if he couldn't help it- maybe it was normal and they should talk to the counselors in the Center nearby?
Sam looked miffed asking Dean why they would need to talk to a Center counselor. Dean shrugged his shoulders "Maybe they missed something Sammy"
Why? What do you think they missed?
Dean wanted to be honest with his baby brother so he went for it, "I think they classified you incorrectly, I think we should think about talking to a center guardian and asked for a re-test"
"What!? Why? Why would you think they made a mistake I thought they don't make mistakes? Beside they don't re-test unless something urgent is noticeable," Sam is yelling at this point
"They normally don't re-test you are right, which is why the centers have counselors and a guardian. Guardians are more trained to see what a tech or even a doctor could have missed."
"What do you think they would have missed, I do have a high IQ Dean"
Dean pinched his nose and look at his little brother.
"Sammy, did the questionnaire asked about how well you sleep?
"Duh, what does that has do with it? Sam rolled his eyes
"What did you say?"
"I said I sleep 8hrs every day and I am well rested"
"And you mention you wake up to wet mattress or pull-up dad and I put you in?"
"What! No that personal!" they don't need to know about that!
"Yeah they do Sammy"
"NO! They would have immediately stereotype me and wouldn't have let me go on to the next part of test for adults, they would have stuck me in with the others who are crying and sucking their thumbs- no thank you" Sam had huffed and crossed his arms.
"Sammy, you know better than to judge other who have no control on who they are.' Dean sighs " The information helps them deduce what mental stability you might need in your life, so you don't have a meltdown or worse be in danger and emergency personal that are supposed to help you might make it worse if they don't treat you right the first time"
"The system is stupid' Sam argues "people shouldn't have to be permanently classified! What if you have someone classified as a Sub because of some traits; not all traits just some but they are actually pretty independent and do not need a fucking Dom 24/7 ruling their life! Making their choices!"
"I believe they would have a plan for that Sammy, if that worries you?"
"Well I don't believe they do, I think they would rather have the person choices be taken away, instead of admitting they were wrong!"
"that's would be impossible , everything gets reported to the Main board and if there was a mistake, the family or care taker would be contacted to get re-tested and all this would be in that medical news article online or the papers of a new development at the center"
"its not foolproof, I bet someone would purposely, make themselves classified differently, or the very least cheat on their test' Sam counter with a smug look on his face
Dean was hesitant to reply but he did "The test is made so no one can cheat?"
"I did it' Sam mutter under his breath
"What?"
"Nothing" Sam answered innocently "beside we are talking about you helping me not wet the bed anymore" puppy eyes in full force…
Present:
Dean looks at his little brother struggling on the bed and realization hits him. After remembering that memory and conversation
He quickly sits up Sammy, who is now just sitting in a diaper and nothing else.
"Sammy did you purposely did this to prove a point to the World Guardians?"
"What?" Sam looks confused
"Your test the first time"
Sam looked away from Dean, which proves Sam guilt. He turns his head back to him.
"Sammy"
"It's flawed Dean, the classification is faulty"
Dean sits back "Sam the center are actually there to learn and grow, it's not perfect that's why guardians are needed and assign to mediate and teach. Every new experience with new group of classification is an unique learning and actually loved experience, yes some people fall through the crack but those rare situation do get rectified and immediate care and counseling is provide. Yours for example if you had not set out to cheat
Sam immediate protested
"Ah,ah,ah Sam you cheated not actually let them see if they could have something new to look into for maybe others like you"
"Like you mention earlier, what if it's someone that does not need to be in headspace all the time. This could be a new way for them to process maybe a hunter for example."
"Maybe learn how to give them the right amount of care. For some sub treatments; but not all the time. Only when they needed it and they have control or if they don't know or they've push themselves they could maybe set up a system to help them at some centers."
Sam look down not sure how he felt, what Dean said made sense and maybe he did do something wrong. But it's still not fair that they have to do this.
"Sam you took a learning opportunity away, that could benefits others," Dean softly explains "and help the center grow too in awareness"
Sam lower his head "I'm sorry Dean, but I'm still not sorry for doing it" Sam look up chin set.
"I know you aren't and beside you did teach them in your own way, I'm pretty sure Doc already finished his report and findings and probably sent your file to the officiate office at the main House"
"Great" Sam mutters "I'm in the system now" then it hits Sam "Wait what happens now?!"
Dean looks at Sam "Well normally, you just continue living like you used to with your family except now you know your classification. If this was done at the beginning for you, your schools would be notified and certain changes would be made in your diets, exercise and arrangements.
"Arrangements?"
"Well like you know there are levels of classification "Littles" are in categories of ages and level. For example, say your test said your little state is a 3 yr. old but you're a level 2. Which means you're only in headspace 50% of the time and the other is teen/adult set mind- so arrangement likes; you still get nap times at the school, but you can still play sports with the regular kids"
This get Sam thinking of his possible future.
"So if someone is just 50% in headspace can they still go to college and get a degree and Job of their career choice?"
"Well it depends, if your 50% headspace sub, or 50% alpha , etc., etc., they work with them around that"
"So if your 50% Little?"
Dean cocks his head and looks at Sam pensively and answers
"Well they would need an agent of care assign to them, a caretaker either from the center or if there a family member who can go with them, or if the college supports "littles" they've a have day care center that has caretakers."
Sam pictures this in his head "Oh god so if someone wants to go to college and are a 50% little, they go to classes and what; go to the day care center for a "Pick me up or something"?
"Dude it's not drugs, but yes, they go if they feel the need to take a nap but need comfort, a blanket, a hug, or just maybe they need to unwind and play or just cuddle" Dean shrugs
Sam looks mortify, no one but Dad or Dean have done this for Sam, and that's only when he's mentally drained and it comes out. To have a total stranger actually treat him, "like they do", is beyond embarrassing. He going to have to lookup Stanford policies on "littles".
He gives a shudder and it's not about his possible future at Stanford, but because he's cold. He realize he's just sitting in a diaper and nothing else. He jumps off the bed and gets ready to head for the bathroom, to shower and change into some clothes. Also he really gotta go badly.
He almost makes it until he feels Dean lift him up again.
"Dean!' he starts to squirm to get loose.
"Sammy, stop" Sam stills and looks at his big brother. "Now where were you going?"
"Duh , the usual shower and dress for the day, I'm cold Dean if you haven't notice"
"I'm sorry baby", Dean forgotten how chilly the morning are in Blue Earth, Minnesota in March. He reaches on the dresser close to the bedroom door and grabs the towel he originally left there earlier. He wraps it around Sam and grabs the bundle of clothes that were underneath the towel.
Dean opens the door and proceed to walk down the hallway to the bathroom at the end. Sam had been sitting quietly on his brother's hips watching him. Until he saw, he was walking into the bathroom.
Dean, uh what are you doing?
Helping you get ready for the day" Dean set Sam down on what look like a counter but wider? As Sam look around he notice New things inside the bathroom they use at Pastor Jim's home. The counter he was sitting on; he realized was an addition what you see in public bathroom.
IT'S A CHANING TABLE! To Sam chagrin! He immediately tries to jump off as he legs dangle from the edge. Dean catches before he can even leap.
"Sammy sit still' he scolds
"No Dean I want down from here" he whines (Sam doesn't care that he's whininig)
"Sammy if you behaves I'll put some bubbles in your bath
"I don't want bubbles, I want down now" he squirms some more and realizes what he wants!
"Dean I need to go please!" He tries to jump down while Dean's hands still on him.
"Go where?" Dean looks confuse, but hold tights to Sammy hips,
Sam's gasp a bit when he feels his bladder hurt, but a small trickles escapes…
"I Need To PEE!" He blurts out, he is hoping in place while sitting and crosses his legs… It dawns' on Dean quickly
"oh Sammy, sorry baby, he quickly un taps the diaper and just as he lift Sam to help him down, Sam does one last Gasp and ….Nooooo Sam face crumples as he feels the jet stream of piss come out and all over Dean Shirt and floor! There's a stun silence and then Sam burst into tears with full on wail…
This wakes Dean form his stupor and he jumps into action
"Hey, hey, it's okay Sammy, come on baby' He sits Sam on the changing table again and actually lays him down and quickly covers him with a white fluffly towel Sam is still crying tears. Dean opens up one the little drawers on the right side of the counter, and sees what Jim had place there.
He pulls out a package and opens it up and pulls out the blue pacifier with a yellow duck on the center, he rinses it under the faucet sink. He places close to Sam's mouth and he is still sniffling and hiccupping but feels the silk of rubber on his lips and with one last hiccup opens his mouth and accepts the rubber silicone teat inside.
He starts suckling it and gets some comfort but not enough he looks up at Dean with red rimmed hazel eyes and whimpers
"Awww baby, let me cleanup a bit and then I'll hold ya" Dean reassures Sam. But Sam at the moment just wants a cuddle and cries some more around the pacifier. Dean tries to take a moment and thinks Sammy comes first of course but he standing near a puddle of pee and he's wet from his shirt and jeans thanks to Sammy's little accident.
He hears a soft knock on the door and Jim peeks his head in
"Thought I heard something, and thought you might need some help?" Jim surveys the scene and grimaces "yeah you two looks like you needs some help"
Dean shoulder sag in relief because yeah he does.
"Why don't you give this to Sam while we clean up and you…well you'll need to clean-up a bit too' Jim Smiles
Dean looks down at himself and smiles; yeah okay, it is pretty funny. He look at Jim, sees what he is holding, and raises his eyes in surprise "Oh".
Its an actual teddy bear, fluffy and light brown with Carmel glass eyes,
"where did that come from"
Jim smiles sheepishly and "well when you guys call yesterday, I remember Sam had seen this 3 months back when you guys went into town here. So I couldn't resist and well I figured it be a nice gift for Sam"
Dean smile at this nice gesture from Jim Murphy " I think Sammy will love it"
This whole time Sam had turn his back on them embarrass that Pastor Jim was in the bathroom with them and has witness his accident. He was still sucking on his pacifier, he won't tell Dean but he likes it. He was hoping Dean would make Pastor Jim go away, but then he heard the word Gift and Sam in the same sentence so he had to peek over.
His eyes go huge at the soft cute bear Jim is holding, he doesn't mean to make a sound , but he coos around his pacifier and Dean quickly looks over and smiles at him.
"Hey baby, you want to hold him?"
Sammy looks at Dean shyly and nods – Dean moves over to let Jim pass by him Sam is hesitant but he reaches his arms out and Jim places the bear in his hands. Sam smiles up at him and "tnk u" around the pacifier.
"You're welcome, how about you watch him while Dean and I clean up the bathroom"
Sam nods his head vigorously. Well that settle and before the spell breaks Jim quickly ushers Dean out to the other bathroom in his bedroom to shower and change while he get the mop and bucket plus extra towels to clean up the floor in the bathroom.
Dean takes literally 10minutes to shower, change and gets back to Sam. He sees his little brother still laying on the changing counter with the teddy bear and Jim finishing up the last of moping.
"Hey Dean" he quietly says when Dean looks closer Sam's eyes are close and he is hugging the bear. "I think my singing put him to sleep" Jim smiles over fondly at Sammy.
"I'll make pancakes while you wake him and change him"
"Sound like a plan" Dean agrees as Jim walked pass him he stops him and thanks him.
"I'm glad to do it" Jim assures Dean.
Dean is left alone with Sam again; he walks over and watches his little brother sleep. Pacifier in mouth, teddy bear in arms, Sam is truly adorable Dean thinks fondly. Before he wakes him, he walks over to the tub, starts up the water, and waits for it to heat up.
He gets the right temperature, walks back to Sammy, pulls the teddy out of his arms, set it aside and gently sits him up waiting for Sammy to stir and open his eyes.
Which he does, slowly looks at Dean with cute hazel eyes blinking adorably up at him, pacifier still in mouth. He looks confuse.
"Okay Sammy bath time" Dean unwrap Sam from the towel and picks him up. Sam lets out an undignified yelp at being naked and on his brother hips.
But its short live as Dean plops him the warm bath Sam looks up at his brother and tries to say something but it comes out all gibberish. He realizes he has the pacifier in his mouth he was about to spit it out but a part of him wants to keep it. Finally, he scowls and spits with a little force and it splash directly into the tub.
"Oops, you drop your Binky" Dean Reaches in the waters and pulls out the blue pacifier. He rinses it quickly under the faucet tub and places it aside.
He grabs the small bowel on the side of the tub and proceeds to scoop water and pour it over Sam. Sam of course puts up a fuss, reaching wildly with is arms to dislodge the bowel form Dean.
"Dean! Stop!' Don't" as he splutters and squirms
Dean sits back sighs "look Sammy the longer you fight this the longer it's going to take. Beside what is the problem, its not like I haven't given you a bath before?"
"It's different' Sam mutters
"How?"
"I'm not tired or sick" Sam looks away
Dean looks at his little brother, studying him and get it, this time Sam is aware and awake. John and him allow Sam to use the excuses in the past, when he's been told to shower, he would tell them he feels sick (ie not strong enough to shower) or he had the sleepy almost falling asleep as he was trying to get ready for a shower.
John and Dean afraid he would fall flat on his face while in the shower would just give Sam a quick bath. They been doing it for so long they didn't stop to think, that is was Sammy way of getting little time with them.
Very clever kid Dean thinks fondly at Sam. He quickly shakes out of that thought.
"Okay Kiddo, I know this different now, but how about you let me finish quick with you and you get to pick out the next activity for today"
Sam was about to protest but then stop and thought about it, he needed to go to the library today and maybe last week he could have easily just asked to be taken or gone by himself. Now, there is no way John or Dean or anyone will let him go without supervision.
"Can we go to the library?"
"really Sam, you want to read books, how about some outdoor fun? Like the park"
Sam scrounges his nose "You said I get to pick"
Dean surrenders "All right, alright" jeez; even little, you is still a geek"
Sam smiles and relax and allow Dean to give him a bath, and was having so much fun that he didn't realize when they were done, until Dean reach in and pullout the bath plug.
He look startle at Dean when he reach in and pull Sammy up in a big fluffy towel. This time they walk back into their room and he place Sam down on the bed. HE dried off Sam, then look over the new baby bag, and pulled out some outfits.
"Okay baby boy, let's see what Daddy got you" Dean placed some stuff on the bed.
Sam was ready to retort about the endearment and daddy word Dean used, until he saw exactly what kind of clothing articles was on the bed.
"No fucking way! Dean I am not wearing Training Pants! I want my boxers!"
"Well its either the training pants or a pull up" Dean firmly tells him
Sam flushes red, "Fine!" he grabs the plain blue ones no way he's wearing the childish design ones or the white ones which look more like a diaper! He grabs his clothes next until he sees the jeans are actually pull up style jeans (elastic waist band).
Sam pause for a minute, but then quickly pulls them on. He can bitch about the pants with Dean and lose more time. Or he can get dress quick and just get down to the library. The faster he can research about Stanford's policies. The faster he can formulate a plan and get the hell out of here.
He cringes at the baby blue shirt with trains on them, but at least he can wear a plaid over shirt and his green hoodie to cover up the trains design.
He slips on his sneakers and is ready to go. Until Dean reminds him about breakfast with Pastor Jim.
"Why can't we get something in Town"
"Because it would be rude Sam"
They head downstairs into the kitchen and then Sam is glad they did stay. You could smell the delicious Pancakes and bacon wafting through the air.
Sam's mouth water at smells and sight, you could see a tower of pancakes in the center of the table and a plate full of bacon next to it. He walked over fast and took a seat. Dean was right behind him.
"Wow this looks good" Dean told Jim as he prepared a plate for Sam and himself. After he cut up Sam's pancakes and drizzle syrup on them. He was about to dig in until Pastor Jim clear his throat.
Dean look up and Sam was glaring at him with an annoyed look but Jim was looking at him with a raise eyebrow and an amuse look.
"What?" he look at both of them fork half way to his mouth and frozen.
Sam rolled his eyes and Jim said "I was hoping to say grace before you shovel all this good food that was provided."
"Huh?" Dean look confused, until his brain process what Jim said.
"Oh, yeah, sorry" he drops the fork.
Jim just smiles and put his hand together as he bends his head in prayer. Sam was just about to put his head down in prayer too until he spot dean twiddling his fingers and leaning back in his chair. He kicks dean leg and Dean looks over at him startle and annoyed.
Sam just nods his head towards Jim and he sees his big brother gets it and finally lower his head too. Sam does the same but at the same time think Geeze and they think I'm the baby. After grace has been said, they all dig in and enjoy the food and chatter.
Jim asked them how their last hunt went and then about Sam's school, which Sam was first got excited to tell him about his perfect GPA score and being on the honor roll of graduates until, he remembered….
Jim asked him what's wrong, Sam just shook his head meaning nothing. But Dean filled in the awkwardness
"He was elected to be school Valedictorian"
"Well that's great Sam, congratulations"
"Yeah it would be, but we left." Sam sound bitter "staying a full 2 1/2 month more was too much for Dad"
"Sam"
"No wait …I forgot, leaving and getting me tested was way more important"
I'm sure your dad had your best interest at heart Sam" Jim tries
"Sure he does"
"Sam"
"Look forget it never mind, I already arrange the high school to mail my diploma to Bobby's"
"But I thought you still had two more month of school?"
"Well seeing as old geek boy here is pretty smart, he's already finish with all the academics points you need to graduate. SO he's done." Dean explained to Jim.
"Well congratulations Sam" Jim Smiled at Sam "What next?"
Sam quickly looks down and Dean looks up confuse at Jim's question.
"What do you mean what's next?"
"Well Dean most kids like Sam get to go to college have you guys filled up any applications or thought about what Sam maybe wanted to do after high school?"
Dean actually look in embarrass not knowing how to answer the Pastor question. He look over to his little brother and knows Sam has let them know he did want to go to college after high school.
It has been one of the main argument this past year between John and Sam. But maybe now that Sam been accurately been assed, maybe John will see the safety of Sammy going to a University that has a good Day center and a great policy on "Littles"? He will wait for their dad to get back and bring it up.
Dean looks over to Sam "Hey that might be a good idea"
Sam looks up startle at Dean's answer "What?"
"I think Dad, you and I should look into all options now"
Sam was totally surpise by this, he was about to agree when a thought just hit him.
"Wait, does this has to do with me being categorize as an ABDL?!" Sam's tone was angry
Dean was taken aback by Sam' tone he thought Sam would have been happy with the news.
"SO what Last month god forbid I even brought up college to you guys, but now its ok!"
"It shouldn't had matter if I was title, Dom, Sub, Alpha or Heck even Guardian! It is my right to choose what I want to do with my life Dean!"
Before it could escalate any further the phone rang in the kitchen, Jim look at both boys before getting up and answering it.
As soon as Jim picks up the phone and holds to his ear, he just manages to get out a hello, before a loud anxious voice demands where's Sam.
"hello to you too John"
"where's Sam?!"
"He's right here with me finishing breakfast, why John what's going on?"
Jim can hear John gives out an exhale breath of relief.
"Okay, Jim please do me a favor do not let the boys leave the house fro anything until I get there."
"Hey what's wrong?
"What's wrong Jim have you had a chance to listen to the radio or the tv news at all this morning"
"Actually no it's been kind of a busy morning John, care to fill me in?"
"oh god Jim, turn on the news its better if you see"
John sounded grief stricken, he is wondering what could possibly have john sounding like that. John Winchester is a tough son of bitch and ti would really take a lot to get him this upset. Jim walks with phone in hand to the living room and turns on the TV.
He did not have to flip thru channels it was the first thing on and possibly on every channel and radio too. Because what he was seeing, was something devastating! How! Who would do such a thing!
Jim watches the news reporter standing in front of a rubble of what once a Center, and not just a center but also the one John had taken Sam to.
"OH GOD! What the hell is that!
Jim whips around to see Dean and Sam standing in the archway of the living room. He still has John on the line.
"Tell Dean and Sam to stay put, I'll be there soon in another 8hrs" (so 5pm evening Jim figures) oh and Jim, Caleb will be with me, he's hurt. I patch him up as well as I could, but we are going to need the back room of the garage you have set up there"
"Damn it John, why haven't you taken him to a hospital!"
"Hey I tired, but Kid's too stubborn and demanded to be taken to your place and threaten to hurt himself trying to escape any hospital facilities I drop him off."
Jim swore under his breath "how much blood loss?" mentally trying to calculate how much blood bags he still had in his back room fridge.
"we'll a lot like maybe a pint? But I stitched him up but I think there is infection I have been cleaning it out every hour…well when he lets me" John grumble. "Which is why I am driving like a bat out of hell to get to you"
"I could seriously use Dean's mad skill driving now, never sure how that kid cut the driving time in half."
"just get here as soon as you can john" Jim ends the call and turns to the boys who are now next to him watching the reporter who is just as shock as probably everyone in every city in the states, maybe the world.
Wondering what kind of human/monster would have attack a center…much less burn it to the ground. Especially a center that is specialty is catering to "little's re-testing"
The sheer horror is reflected on the bystanders standing close to the reporter. Jim turned up the volume and you can hear the utter disbelief in the man's voice too
"Hi all once again this tragedy happen yesterday evening, when a loud explosion was heard by nearby businesses and the sonic sound that blew out windows in some of the districts offices and business"
"The horror of this devastation is being felt around the world. Officers and federal agents are at loss for words as to who would have done such a heinous act!'" Fire Marshal and team have already concluded this was not an accident as they cannot find any faulty wiring or any evidence to support accident fire or explosion."
"This travesty will be fully investigated by the United World Guardians. With this I am regretfully to inform our viewers there were 7 lives lost in this tragedy, including that of the esteem Dr. Mathew Jacobs"
Jim Murphy turns off the Television after the announcement of his old friend and acquaintance Mathew Jacob.
Sam was stunned, he look over to his brother "I thought centers were off limits, like they had some code of ethics around the world form all types of crimes organizations and terrorist and fascist groups?"
Dean threw his arm around Sam and rub his head "they are Sammy"
"Then what was that?"
"I don't know, but the feds and a guardians are working together to find out"
Jim cleared his throat an asked to speak to Dean in private. Sam look at them suspiciously after Dean told him to go grab his bag from upstairs while he talks to Jim. Sam only nodded and ran upstairs but stop halfway and quickly and quietly walked back fast and laid down on the floor once he got to the edge of the staircase landing and listen.
"Your dad gave me a little more info about what he believes happened"
"What's going on Jim?"
"Your dad would have been here this morning, but he made a pit stop" Jim gave a knowing look to Dean
"Please tell me he didn't stop at the wreckage" when Jim didn't respond
"What he find" Dean finally asked
Jim made direct eye contact with Dean….
"Sulfur"
"why would Demons be hitting a Center?"
"I don't know, but it has your dad upset to the point where he needs you and Sam to stay inside until he gets here."
"Oh boy I promise Sam I take him to the library in town, if he'd behave"
"Well honestly I was thinking of hitting the library myself after this information, I wanted lookup some stuff before your dad gets here. Not to mention the occult book shop too. If we all go I don't see a problem with your dad"
"What kind of research did you need to do?"
"At the moment its just a working theory, but nothing you need to worry about"
"Okay? Let me go get Sam and we'll take off"
That was Sam's cue to get up and quickly get to the bedroom, as he sprang up quietly and raced alongside the wall (less likely to make any creaking on the floor) Sam's mind was racing with what he heard.
Thank god they are going to the library, he needed to check out somethings himself. If his intuition is right, he might not have to scan Stanford's polices on "littles". But he needs a computer first.
After a 10 minute delayed with Sam putting up a good fuss about getting in the car seat. Until Dean, threaten, no library at all, a spanking plus 15 minutes of corner time.
They got to the town library blue earth county may only have a population of 65,000+ but they had an awesome library that a lot of hunters admired built late 1800's and the architecture reminded Sam of a cathedral in the Vatican.
But Sam was not here to admire the books on lore and mythology this time he headed to the computer room they had. Of course, he had to ask Dean for permission first. After Sam showed him how he could play a few games on one of the computers. A great distraction.
Sam sat at one of the computer to the right in a corner where he was in Dean's sight, But really it was an advantage for Sam as he can keep his monitor away from Dean and he can see when Dean get bored and starts to walk over.
Sam quickly hack into data files that are not yet been put on public news yet. According to the fed report they can calculate that the explosion accrued around early evening and also by witnesses who heard the explosion too, this was around 5pm.
They left the center at 2:30pm arriving at the motel at 3pm- if Dr. Jacob did what other centers did, he would only have finished dictating his report? Sam feels bad for taking advantage of a sad tragedy situation. But this might be his one chance. Looking over to Dean he saw him observe in whatever video game. He did look up and glance at Sam, Sam smile back and quickly started his research in what he knew he would find.
He log into the main headquarter center for Washington, enter his information, and waited for the normal query any business or school official had the right to investigate on potential employee or student
"Sam Winchester, DOB 05/02/83 classification: Beta"
"no way": Sam breathe out slowly, just to make sure he now actual hack his way into the United Central Motherhouse Center. This was harder and needed to make sure that none of the guardians can loop back to him. But he got through and saw no new information has been sent in the last 24hr in new classifications or re- classifications.
This was too good to be true, he can still go to Stanford, he just needs to make sure not to let Dean or dad know what's he planning until the last minute or actually until he can get a bus out there.
Sam's wheels begin turn in his brain figuring out his timeline. Registration isn't until august 20th for all new coming freshman and last possible day to show up September 1st and make the fall quarter.
This could work, the problem will only be staying sane with dad and Dean until his 18th birthday only 2 month away. And by the center and world laws legally classified as a Beta, he can move out on his own, he is legally an adult and can make sane and rational decision.
He logs out quickly and hides his trail on the computer. But he does feel bad his brother and dad will be hurt, maybe…he'll feel it out when their dad get back later. He will not mention his letter of acceptance. Just in case he needs to keep an Ace up his sleeve as the two biggest gamblers; dean and john have taught him.
Sam rubs his eyes and realizes he feeling a bit tired he look down at his watch and sees he's been on the computer for 2hrs it s 11am and 4 hrs since breakfast.
Dean has already started walking to him
"Hey buddy time for lunch and then after a nap you look beat"
Sam frowns okay yeah he was feeling tired but he's not gonna share that with Dean.
I'm good with lunch, but really Dean nap?" Sam scrunch his face up at him.
Kiddo if you don't take a noon nap you'll get irritated like you always do.
"No I don't!"
"Really?" Dean eyebrow raise
Sam face gets red with embrassemnt because he knows he does, but hats only because senior year has been tough and taking occasional break (ie napping) help him get focus again, Dean said so.
"Fine dean I'll eat my lunch and "IF" I feel tired I'll take a nap' Sam stomps away
Dean rolls his eyes because he knows he will be in for a fight with Sammy after his lunch.
They meet up with Jim in front of the occult shop he was in,
"I thought since you boys are back in town we go see Mae at her diner for lunch"
"Hell yeah she makes the best Pecan pie!" Dean exclaims
Sam just smiles and nods- he was happy to go too, except Mae always had treats for Sammy like cookies or candy or a small toy, it was really cool when he was under 10 but as he progress in age he got embarrass. He was 14 las time he was there. And John was with him and expected Sam to just eat the happy face sundae and thank her for the rocket ship balloon, like he was still 5. That was 3yrs ago, so here's hoping he's 17 going on 18 soon. Mae should know Sam is a young adult not a little kid.
They walk over to the colorful diner and get greeted by a nice girl around Sam's age. She smiles at him but then does (like all girls do) a double take when they spot Dean.
He knows his big brother is good looking and it just makes him feel like the ugly duckling next to him. In the past every time he got a crush on a girl, all it took was for Dean to stop by and the girl be gaga over him and Sam was delegated to the little brother passing notes or messages to Dean from them.
He look over at Jaime (as her nametag said) long blond hair, pulled in a ponytail, blue eyes and a beautiful smile. Just once, he wish he could get the girl. She was already gabbing with Dean as she walked them over to the booth. He was about to slide in the booth when Dean asked right there for the diners "Little's" high chairs.
The girl of course squeals "Oh My god your brother's a little!" Hes' adorable!' Hs exclaims loudly and the closet patrons hear her and turn around.
Sam get mad and embarrass "really Dean! You want a repeated performance from last time. Cause I'm game if you are!" Sam challenges him
Jim looks between both boys and wonders what the hell happened last time he wonders and before he can try and calm the situation he hears a loud voice clamoring for attention.
"Here, here, What's the all this fuss about yelling going on my place" Mae calls out
"Jaime! Go mind the front area like told you to girl!" And the rest of ya'll you want to continue eating her ya'll mind yer business"
She turned around and smile big at Jim and the boys
"Well lord almighty it's Sam and Dean look at you two how you've grown!"
"Land sakes boys, give me a hug!' she exclaims
Dean leans in and gives her a side hug and Sam looks at her hesitantly and slowly walks up to her.
"hi" he says quietly
'Mmm Hmm" she answered right back at him arm crossed her chest.
"Now what's got your little brother upset' she looks over at Dean
"why are you looking at me as though this is my fault?"
"Because it usually is" she responded calmly
That got Sam to laugh a little
"okay now there my baby" she smile
"Not a baby!' Sam stomps his foot again for the second time "why does everyone insist to treat me like a baby"
Dean looked perplex at Sam's statement "Sammy did you forget, what your prescribed treatment after getting re-tested?"
Now Mae looked amused "my stars is that what got you in twist honey, ain't nothing wrong being a little in fact it fit you to a tee"
"Well according to the center files, I am a Beta, so you can quit with the coddling' Sam snaps
"Samuel Winchester that was rude" this is time is was Jim and Jim was never angry or used that tone of voice with Sam unless it was warrant it and Sam knew it was warranted now. He cringed.
"Mae I am so sorry for Sam's behavior, its been a long day with fro him and I am pretty sure he just a little fussy because he hungry and tired."
Samuel you will apologize to Mae and behave, is that clear or I will be speaking to your dad when he gets here"
Sam looked down "I'm sorry he mumble
"Sammy!" this time it was dean
He looked up quickly "I'm sorry Mae"
"No worries child I get it, sometimes it's hard, ya know when my nephew got his classification, he was dead set against it too, it took him awhile but after his own research and the love of his life he got better at it." She wink at Sam
Sam just nodded not wanting to stir the pot again but boy did he wanna.
"okay how about some burgers and fries for my favorite customer and meanwhile would you like some milk and cookies while you wait and a slice of pecan pie that I just made so fresh from the oven"
Dean's mouth water at the sound of the pie, Sam waited to make eye contact with Mae and she caught it.
"what wrong sugar?"
IF you don't mind, please; may I please have the cobb salad with side of fruit and a glass of cranberry juice" Sam smiles and had his hand twisted in his shirt as he asked her.
"Of course Honey anything you want" she left them and this time they all sat in the booth without further incident.
But Dean was going to asked Sam what did he mean when he said he was still legally classified as a beta?