Reina could barely contain her excitement as she walked down the grocery aisles and picked up some seasonings before heading to the meat section to pick up some meat. She hummed to herself as she picked up some beef and chicken wings and she pushed the cart down the aisle. Her father was coming home! She paid for her groceries at the cashier and carried her groceries out of the store in a large paper bag. She hummed an upbeat song and occasionally sang the lyrics as she strolled down the sidewalk. She heard loud barking behind her and she turned around, wondering what breed of dog had such a loud bark. She was surprised to see Castiel walking a large dog.

"Castiel? I swear, you're stalking me."

The red head frowned as he approached,

"In your dreams, Belle."

His dog eagerly sniffed the bag in Reina's arms. Reina reached out to touch the dog and she stopped when it sniffed her hand before nuzzling it with its wet nose. Reina giggled and she scratched the dog's ears.

"That's weird. He likes you."

Reina deadpanned at Castiel's surprised tone.

"Whatever. Your dog probably reflects your true feeling towards me."

Castiel bit back a smirk.

"Demon has his own opinions."

"So that's his name? How scary."

Castiel chuckled softly as Demon walked alongside Reina, occasionally nudging her legs with his nose and brushing his head against her hands.

"Where are you going?" Castiel asked.

"I'm going home. I live on the other side of the park."

Castiel nodded at the bag in Reina's arms,

"What's with that?"

Reina smiled, almost dreamily, and Castiel hated how his face felt a little too warm to his liking.

"My dad's coming home! He's been away for a while but he's finally coming home for a few days."

"You actually like your parents? You're just like everyone else. To think that I almost thought you were different."

Reina's smile faded.

"You don't like your parents?"

"Hell no," Castiel scoffed, "I'm legally independent. I don't need them in my life. Besides, they've got lives of their own."

Reina felt a little sad for Castiel.

They entered the park and Demon barked excitedly at the squirrels. Castiel let go of the leash and Demon chased several squirrels up a tree. Castiel kept his pace alongside Reina.

"So tell me, why do you love your dad so much?"

Reina gave Castiel a look that made him wonder if he had asked a stupid question.

"He's all I have. My parents are divorced because my mom made some really bad choices for the family so my dad and I left my mom. My dad moved here for a job; he's always taken good care of me eve since I was a baby."

"So you're a daddy's girl."

"More or less," Reina winked at him, "but if it weren't for my dad, I wouldn't be who I am today. I'd probably be someone who was destroying my own life..."

Castiel pursed his lips; he didn't like this serious tone. As if on cue, Demon came running full speed towards Castiel and Reina and he slammed into Reina. She screamed as her body fell forward and Castiel grunted when she fell into his chest, his arms automatically coming around her to steady her body.

Castiel cursed, feeling awkward at their closeness, and he scolded Demon.

"Damn it, Demon, watch where you're going!"

Demon whimpered sadly and hung his head in apology. Reina stumbled backwards, blushing, but she patted Demon's head.

"It's okay, it was an accident."

Demon's ears happily perked up and he snuggled up against Reina's legs. She giggled and kissed his nose. Castiel didn't know why, but he was suddenly jealous of Demon.

"Hey, Castiel, can I come over and play with Demon sometime?"

Castiel tried to remain calm,

"Yeah, whatever. Knock yourself out."

"Really? Thanks!"

Reina smiled brightly as she waved goodbye and walked away. Demon barked and Castiel shot a glare at the dog.

"Shut up! I do not like her!"

When Reina got home, she immediately started cooking. She prepped the ingredients and excitedly set up the plates while she waited for the food to cook. Moments later, Reina heard the front door open and she ran towards the door, running into her father's open arms.

"Welcome home, dad!"

"Hi, baby!"

Reina's father kissed her forehead and hugged her tightly. He sniffed the air and pulled away, closing the door with his foot. Reina pulled her father's suitcase out of the way as her father took off his shoes.

"You're right on time, dad. The food just finished cooking."

"Great timing, Reina, because I'm starving!"

Reina laughed as she and her father went to the dining room.

Reina's father whistled appreciatively as Reina plated the food and set it down on the table. She had made barbecue chicken wings and Asian style wings as well as spaghetti with meat sauce and a salad. There was also garlic bread and water.

"You haven't lost your touch at all, Reina."

Reina's father sighed happily as he tore apart a chicken wing and took a bite of spaghetti. Reina grinned,

"Thanks, dad. I've been practicing just for you."

Reina's father put his hand over his heart,

"You're wonderful. Please don't ever get married."

Reina laughed at her father.