I would like to remind people that in this fan fic John is the name that Dean is going by. I will try to make sure that it is clear when I am talking about their father.

Disclaimer: I don't own any characters on supernatural.

Chapter 3 Change of Tactics

"This is John Winchester. I can't be reached. If this is an emergency, call my son, Dean at 866-907-3235. He can help." Was the words that met Sam's ears when he tried to contact his dad.

"Dad, it's me...Sam. I know you probably don't want to talk to me, but this is about Dean. Please call me back it's important." Sam said his voice almost begging.

A week later without a word from their father, and after a lot of thought on the subject and even a few conversations with Jess, Sam decided that the best way to handle this was to be present, but with less I'm a stalker vibe. He sat at the normal seat in the cafe.

"Hey, you're back...and here I thought you gave up stalking me and moved on, to another fake brother. Do you know what that can do to a man's psyche?" John asked as he placed Sam's coffee in front of him, before Sam even had a chance to order.

"I was never stalking you, you just have a huge ego...and nope no more fake brothers out there." Why are you doing this to me? Sam thought trying to keep a teasing smile on his face, even though he didn't feel it.

"Yeah, whatever you say, Sammy." John answered as moved to another customer.

"It's Sam, only my brother gets to call me Sammy. Got it Johnny?" Sam said with an actual smile this time, it felt good to call his brother by an 12 year old's nickname.

"What about Sasquatch?" John asked forgetting about his other customers.

"As long as it's cool if I call you, Shorty." Came Sam's instant reply.

"I'm not short." John answered back.

"And I'm not that hairy either." Sam said as he left with a smile on his face.

"So, maybe John/ Dean wouldn't admit that they were brother's but damn it felt good to joke around with him." Maybe John or Dean or whatever wanted to call himself was getting over Sam leaving.

John was still shaking his head at how natural it seemed to be to joke around the younger guy, when a from outside caught his eye.

"Hey Winchester, did Jessica come to her senses and dump you?" Jess' ex Darren asked as Sam came out of the cafe.

"No she came to her senses when she left you, and found her a real man." Sam said raising to the shorter man's bait.

"We'll just see who the real man is." Darren threatened as he pulled out a knife.

The next thing Sam knew, Darren was on the ground and his brother had releaved him of the knife.

"See that's what's wrong with people today...to scared of getting their ass kicked, so they bring weapon's and fight dirty. John said as he rested his foot against Darren's chest, to keep him from getting up." Dean said as he leaned over and punched the guy, and then walked back into cafe like nothing happened.

"You didn't need to do that, I can take care of myself, Dean." Sam yelled angrily as he followed his brother.

"You're welcome, Sam." John told him aggrivated at Sam's being an ungrateful brat.

"You know, I should have thought of this. I should have known that if anyone threatened me, big brother would come to the rescue just like always. Just can't let your little brother fend for himself can you, Dean!" Sam ranted angrily.

"Well excuse me for trying to help, but next time I see a guy with a knife, you won't have to worry about me butting in." John told Sam matching his anger, as he walked away.

"Where are you going, Dean?" Sam yelled.

"Listen, you asked me not to call you Sammy, so please do the same for me and quit calling me your brother's name." John said being completely fed up with Sam.

"Fine, where are you going?" Sam asked again.

"I am going to place everyone goes after they get off of work." John answered him simply.

"Can I walk you home?" Sam asked not wanting to leave things like they were.

"I am not some chic, Sam...and home's not what I meant, I am going to my other job." John answered with a laugh as he continued to walk.

"You know, I have a car. I could drive you to your other job." Sam offered.

"No thanks...I'd rather walk. John said nervously. Plus I don't really need my stalker to know everything about me." In a joking tone to try to hide the shake out of his voice.

But I already know everything about you Dean. Sam thought as he watched his brother walk away.

TBC

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