John frowned as he watched a mixture of emotions cross Mary's face, nervously threading the silver chain through his fingers as he cleared his throat. "Mary..."

Mary shook her head. "I'm fine," she quickly assured. "Just..." She paused and then shook her head again; because now was not the time to tell him about her family.

"What?" John asked, his frown deepening.

Mary sniffled and quirked a watery smile. "You're too good to me, John Winchester."

John smiled softly, knowing there was something more but figuring they had their entire lives for Mary to tell him.

TBC