Disclaimer: Supernatural and all its characters belong to Kripke and the CW.
AN- This is for Hotshow who wanted a back story on how/why Sammy is afraid of clowns. Hope this is what you were looking for.
Previously on Supernatural- Joshua pulled out of the driveway and started into town thinking that the clown problem was solved. He couldn't have been more wrong.
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Arriving at McDonald's Bobby and Joshua helped Dean and Sammy out of the truck before taking them by the hand. Jumping off the curb and then swinging both boys up the next curb, the men were happy to hear the youngsters laughing. They walked through the door that an elderly man held open for them and proceeded through the restaurant and to the door that led to the playground. "Okay boys. You can play for thirty minutes and then we need to go inside to eat. No fussing or pouting when the time's up. Deal?" Bobby asked.
Dean and Sammy huddled together whispering back and forth for several minutes. After nodding to each other, they broke the huddle and stared up at the two hunters. "Deal!" they shouted as they ran off to play on the slide.
"You know that deal's not going to hold up, don't you?" Joshua teased.
"I know but it was worth a shot." Bobby admitted. "Hey, how about watching them for a minute while I go in and get us some coffee?"
"Take as long as you need, Bobby. We'll be fine." Joshua assured him. As Bobby turned to go back inside, Joshua shifted his attention to the two boys determined not to mess up again. He smiled as Dean sat down at the top of the slide and placed Sammy in his lap. He could hear them laughing all the way down the slide. Josh watched as they climbed off the bottom of the slide and froze staring at something Josh couldn't see. The next thing Joshua knew a crying, screaming Sammy was racing his way with Dean hot on his heels. Jumping up he sprinted toward the boys meeting them half way. Joshua picked up the youngest Winchester who immediately threw his arms around Josh's neck and buried his face in his uncle's chest. Hugging the boy to him Joshua looked to Dean for answers. "What happened, Dean? What's the matter with Sammy?"
Not wanting to upset his little brother more Dean pointed to the other side of the slide and mouthed the word "clown".
Confused Joshua took a step to the left and peered around the playground equipment to see what the fuss was about. There in the far corner of the playground was a life size statue of Ronald McDonald sitting on a bench. "That's one creepy dude." He thought as he focused back on the boys in his charge. "It's okay Sammy. You're safe. Dean and I won't let anything get you." He soothed. "Come on Dean. I think its time to go." Grabbing the older boy's hand Joshua quickly walked to the door intent on getting the boys back to the truck.
Sammy held onto his uncle feeling safe in his arms. He shook as he thought about that scary clown sitting on the bench watching them. He was glad his dog had kept the clown away. "My dog!" Sammy thought. Looking back at the slide he saw his stuffed protector lying on the ground where it'd been dropped during the chaos. Not wanting the puppy left behind to deal with the clown Sammy started squirming in Josh's arms. When his uncle only tightened his grip, Sammy pulled on the man's shirt to get his attention. "No! Get doggie!" he shouted pointing to where the animal lay on the ground.
Following Sammy's gaze Joshua saw the stuffed animal and groaned. He knew he needed to retrieve the animal for Sammy but he also knew he didn't want to leave the boys alone. Considering his options Josh quickly settled on a plan. Walking the boys inside he set Sammy down at the table closest to the door motioning for Dean to sit next to him. "Okay Sammy. You and Dean sit right here and I'll go get your dog for you." He told the little boy.
Hearing his uncle's plan Sammy cried, "No Unca Josh! The clown get you!"
"Well great! What do I do now?" Joshua thought turning red as people turned to stare at them. Rubbing Sammy's back Josh tried to come up with another plan. Just as he was about ready to bang his head on the table in frustration, help came in the form of Bobby.
Coming out of the restroom Bobby was surprised to hear a child crying. Walking to the counter he wondered what the kid was so upset about. After all they were at a kid's favorite place, McDonal. . . That thought was cut off as Bobby caught sight of the picture of Ronald McDonald above the counter. "Shit!" Bobby thought as he turned and headed toward the source of the crying. Seeing his friend attempting to comfort a sobbing Sammy Bobby could guess what had happened. Doubling his pace he made it over to the table and sat down across from Sammy. "Hey kiddo. What's a matter?" he asked.
Sammy leaped off his chair and threw himself in Bobby's lap. "Unca Bobby! The clown get my doggie!" he explained pointing at the stuffed dog.
"Josh, why didn't you go get it?" Bobby quizzed as he comforted the little boy in his lap.
Glaring at his old friend Joshua answered, "I was going to but Sammy was afraid the clown would get me."
"Oh" Bobby muttered. He took off his ball cap and ran a hand through his hair before replacing the cap. "How about this Sammy? I've got a dog on my key chain. Josh can take it with him to get your dog. He can hold it out in front of him while he walks so the clown can't get him." Bobby explained winking at Dean. "That sound like a good idea, sport?"
Sammy glanced from the keychain to his dog and back. "Here, Unca Josh. You get doggie." He ordered.
Joshua took the offered keychain glaring daggers at Bobby as he headed to the door. "Don't worry, Sammy. I'll get your dog for you." He said locking eyes with a frightened Sammy.
"Don't forget to hold the doggie out in front of you, Uncle Josh!" Dean called smirking.
Grumbling under his breath Joshua stepped out the door and slowly walked over to the slide making a show of holding the keychain out. Making it to his destination he snatched up the stuffed toy and quickly headed back.
Dean and Bobby sat laughing at their friend's antics. "Man, I wish I had a camera!" Dean said between laughs. "Dad and Caleb would get a charge outta this!"
"You got that right! Shhh. Here he comes." Bobby warned. Bobby and Dean both attempted unsuccessfully to hide their grins as Josh walked in the door and stomped over to the table.
Handing Sammy his dog and the keychain Josh picked the boy up and started for the front door. "Laugh it up guys. I'll think about you when I'm sleeping in my nice, quiet house tonight."
Dean and Bobby stared at each other and groaned thinking about the long night ahead.