A/N: So I went back and added a little background about Tom in Chapter 9 if you want to go back and check it out. It's around pages 2-3. Felt we should know a little about the family. Well so far the family seems ok, but looks can be deceiving as they say. Thank you for all who are following, have favored and left me reviews so here's another chapter for your read. Hope you enjoy and I do love reviews.

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Chapter 10

"Dean, Momma says we can go to the park and play." Seth called to him from the hall. "You wanna come? We can take the Frisbee if you want."

"Sure." Dean replied putting his book away and getting up from his bed. They had been out of school for a week now and he got to sleep in sort of, Seth was an early riser and always woke him up to talk. He didn't really mind, he was happy to listen to him rattle on about nothing. Hope and him played card games and they all played board games or played outside in the tree house. He was beginning to feel at ease with them but still couldn't let his guard down completely. He didn't think he would ever really completely trust anyone again. There was something that kept nagging at him in the back of his mind, a little seed of doubt that this was too good to be true.

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After playing for several hours at the park, they came home and Dean went to take a shower before dinner. He had just shut the water off and was grabbing a towel when the door opened at Tom walked in.

"Oh sorry Dean, I didn't know you were in here." he said not taking his eyes off the naked boy who stood froze for a moment before getting the towel around his body. "I wanted to check to see how much laundry there was." he said with a smile that didn't reach his eyes.

"It's ok." Dean mumbled tightening his hold on his towel.

"I'll just let you get dressed." he said stepping back out and closing the door a smug look on his face.

Dean stood in the tub a few minutes longer waiting to be sure he wasn't coming back. He stepped from the tub and quickly dried off so he could put on his clothes. He looked at the hamper and saw there were only a couple of items of clothes in it and looked at the door frowning remembering Mattie had collected their laundry a couple of days before and washed it. He checked the bedroom but didn't find anyone in there so he headed for the dining room. It was his turn to set the table and found the dishes and silverware waiting to be placed around the table. He took the dishes and set each place before heading for the kitchen to see if there was anything else needed doing. Chores like this Dean didn't mind doing, it made him feel helpful.

"Is there anything else you need help with Mattie?" he asked her.

"Why thank you Dean, you can start taking the bowls to the table. The rolls will be ready in a couple of minutes."

"Alright." Dean replied picking up a bowl from the counter. He carried it carefully to the table and went back for another one.

"I'll help with that." Hope said walking into the kitchen and seeing Dean helping.

"Thanks." he told her letting her take the other bowl.

"Have you finished the book yet?" she asked.

"Almost and you were right it is a good story." he replied. "I like the main character and how he's trying to solve the mystery."

"I have the next one if you want to borrow it when you're done."

"Thanks, I'll get the other one back to you when I'm finished."

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"I have the day off tomorrow, you guys wanna go the zoo?" Tom asked as they sat down to eat dinner.

"Yea! I love the zoo." Seth cried happily.

"Sounds like fun." Hope agreed.

"We can make a day of it." Mattie smiled. "Have you ever been to the zoo Dean?"

"No ma'am." he replied trying to be polite.

"Then it's settled the zoo it is." Tom told them. "You guys need to go to bed early tonight and get a good night sleep so you'll be rested and ready to have fun."

"I'm sure you'll have a good time Dean, there's so much to see and do." Mattie told him.

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Dean jerked in his sleep as he dreamed he was in a meadow on a warm summer day. He looked around at his surroundings wondering where he was. He looked up when a boy came running toward him an unruly mop of brown hair bouncing around his face. A wide grin was plastered on his face and he looked up at Dean with such love. The boy was starting to say something when the dream was interrupted by his name being called.

"Dean, Dean wake up." Seth called to him as he shook his shoulder.

Dean sat up in bed suddenly trying to remember where he was. He saw Sam standing by his bed until he blinked several times and realized it was Seth talking to him. He tried to get him mind working so he could understand what Seth was telling him.

"Come on get up; remember we're going to the zoo." Seth said pulling the covers from his body.

"Alright I'm getting up." Dean told him swinging his legs to the side of the bed and sitting up shaking himself awake.

"I can't wait to see the lions and elephants and monkeys. This is going to be so much fun you're going to love it."

"You boys up?" Mattie asked from the doorway. "I'll have breakfast ready in a few minutes."

"Ok Mom."

"Yes ma'am." Dean said getting up and heading for the bathroom. He finished up quickly and got ready before heading for the dining room for breakfast.

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Mattie had oatmeal, fruit, juice and toast ready for everyone. Dean took his seat and they ate breakfast doing a quick clean up so the trip to the zoo could begin. Dean sat in the back at a door with Seth in the middle and Hope on the other side. Tom turned on the radio and soft rock music filled the car. Dean leaned back and let his mind wander as he listened to the beat of the music. Seth was playing a hand held game and Hope was looking at a magazine to pass the time. The ride took three hours but the day was picture perfect. Soft white clouds were blowing across a clear blue sky making the day comfortable.

"Daddy can we see the lions first and them the elephants and monkeys?" Seth babbled excitedly skipping alone while holding Mattie's hand.

Hope and Dean were walking side by side until Tom moved between them placing a hand on each ones shoulder. Dean stiffened slightly not liking the touch as Tom squeezed his shoulder and rubbed his neck before Dean stepped away from him to look at a display. Dean didn't like the feel of Tom's touch but wasn't sure why.

"Come on Dean, don't want to get lost." Tom called for him to catch up.

Dean trotted to catch up but stayed well away from Tom as they picked up maps and started walking around looking at the animals and attractions. They got through part of the zoo by lunchtime and they ate lunch at one of the restaurants at the zoo and used the afternoon to finish up their tour.

"Come on guys; let's use the restroom before we start back." Tom told the boys stopping at a restroom near the gate.

Dean and Seth followed him into the bathroom and waited in line. Dean let Seth go first and stood stiffly not liking how close Tom was standing to him. He could feel his present towering over him like he was ready to pounce on him. Seth came out and thankfully Dean headed into the stall away from Tom. Once they were done and washed their hands, they headed back out to find Mattie and Hope waiting for them and headed out to the car for the ride home. They were going to go out for dinner before heading on home.

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"Ok guys we've had a long day go ahead and get ready for bed." Mattie told them as they got out of the car.

"Yeah, my feet are telling me they want some down time." Tom laughed opening the front door and allowing them to enter. "I'll put these leftovers in the fridge honey."

"Alright dear, you coming to bed?"

"Yes in a few minutes. Think I'll have a beer in my cave and see if there's a game on."

"Don't be out there too long."

"I won't" he said strolling to the back door sneaking several sly glances at Dean as he headed down the hall.

Dean felt eyes on him and glanced back seeing Tom watching him before he stepped out the door. Dean learned very quickly that the 'man cave' was for Tom and Tom alone. The rest of the family was not allowed in there. That room was Tom's private domain where he would drink beer and watch sports and sometimes smoke. Tom kept the small fridge stocked with his favorite beer and had several kinds of liquor sitting on a table beside it. He would drink the heavy stuff when he was celebrating a victory. He controlled his drinking being sure never to over indulge and lose control by getting wasted at least Dean had not seen him that way.

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Dean and Seth took turns using the bathroom and climbed into bed. Seth was asleep in a matter of minutes as he snuggled with the stuffed lion he was allowed to get at the zoo. Dean lay in the dark and thought about the day wondering if he was being too paranoid. Sleep finally overtook him as he let his mind drift away into the darkness. Both boys were sleeping peacefully and didn't see Tom step into the room and look at each of them, his gaze lingering longer on Dean watching him sleep. Soon, very soon he would have what he wanted. He turned and headed for the master bedroom and bed with lingering thoughts of Dean standing in the shower naked.