Hi!

Ok, so this chapter is going to be split into two parts, because I think I can fit in more cuteness that way.

So it's Christmas Eve- what will they all get up to today? Read on and find out!

The next chapter will be up tomorrow, as soon as I can get to my computer

Enjoy and please leave a review! I promise to review!

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Onwards...

The light was shining dimly through the windows when Sam woke up, stretching the ache from his long limbs, caused by sleeping on the floor. His wince turned to a smile when he looked around. Gabriel was hugging a seat cushion tightly to his chest, his face squashed against one side as he slept and dribbled slightly. Dean was still sat in the chair, sleeping, arms still holding Castiel gently in place. The tiny angel was snoring gently against Dean's chest, his black hair blowing backwards and forwards with every breath Dean took.

Sam heard a rustle and saw Bobby stood in the doorway, who was also watching the scene.

'Coffee?' he offered the younger Winchester, who sat up and followed him into his small kitchen. He sat at the table, from which he still had a good view of the sleeping occupants of the living room.

'I've never seen Dean look so content.' Mused Bobby, pouring Sam his coffee. 'It suits him.'

Sam hummed in agreement. He coughed and stretched again. 'It'll be a shame when they turn back. They're a lot easier to deal with like this.' He grinned.

Bobby tutted and poured another coffee as Dean walked in, cradling Castiel to his chest, who was still sleeping.

'Hey, guys' he yawned, sitting down at the table. He undid the sling around Cas, allowing him to move around and kick his legs in his sleep.

Bobby chuckled and looked down at him. 'He's a good sleeper.'

Dean nodded, taking a mouthful of coffee. 'He wasn't too bad when he was full grown either.'

Sam gave him a look, but said nothing. He didn't want to know.

'What?' Dean looked defensive.

'How do you know he's a good sleeper?' asked Sam, eyebrows raised.

'He sleeps. When you're not around, Sam, I see Cas quite a lot. We hunt together sometimes and other times he sleeps' he caught Sam's look. 'We don't sleep together. Just within close proximity.'

Sam scoffed. 'I'm not leaving to do research with Bobby ever again.'

Dean laughed and Bobby looked offended.

'Kidding.' Sam held his hands up, smiling. He didn't care what Dean and the angel got up to. Not really.

They watched as Castiel twitched in his sleep, little hands waving in midair as he dreamed. His big blue eyes blinked opened and widened when he saw the three faces looking down at him. He smiled, showing a pearly white tooth which was just poking out of his gum.

'Morning, Toothy' smiled Dean, tickling Cas underneath the chin, making him giggle. Suddenly Castiel sat absolutely still. Seconds later, he sneezed, making himself jump. A fresh set of tears wormed their way down his face, big fat drops.

'Ah, no. We don't want tears, do we?' cooed Dean, picking him up and laying him across his shoulder. He never thought of himself as the parent type. But he guessed it would come naturally if the situation called for it.

There was some shuffling footsteps and Dean looked over his shoulder to see Gabriel stood there. The little Archangel was wearing one of Sam's old shirts, which almost reached his feet. He rubbed at his eyes and yawned as he came into the room and clambered up on one of the chairs.

'Morning.' Sam looked at him.

'Mawning.' Gabriel looked happier this morning, light brown eyes shining.

Bobby clapped his hands and Gabriel jumped about a foot in the air. He turned to look at the older hunter, brows crossed, a well worn pout on his face.

Bobby chuckled. 'If looks could kill. Breakfast?' he asked the small angel. Gabriel's face cleared and he smiled.

'Yes pwease!' he cried.

'Thought so' Bobby looked at the other two, but Sam and Dean both shook their heads.

As Bobby busied himself with breakfast, Gabriel looked down at Castiel, who was sucking on one of his feet.

'Hello, Cassie!' Gabriel tickled him under the chin. 'Your footy taste good?'

Castiel giggled, making Gabriel beam and look up at Dean, who grinned down at him.

'Here.' Bobby put a plate on the table. 'Boiled egg and soldiers' he smiled. He turned to Sam and Dean. 'Used to be your favourite'

Gabriel looked down at the boiled egg, with it's yellow dripping yolk and the thinly cut chunks of toast. 'Yummy!' he delved right in, little spoon scooping out the egg yolk.

Dean pulled out a jar of baby food for Cas and fed him, Castiel thoroughly enjoying his egg custard.

Just after Gabriel finished his breakfast, Dean gave Castiel to Sam.

'Look after him for a few hours? There' something I gotta do.'

Sam nodded and went back to looking after Gabriel, making sure Castiel was fine.

They went into the living room, to finish off the decorating.

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Sam cocked his head and looked behind him when he heard the front door bang. He turned away from making paper chains with Gabriel, little Cas happily gurgling in Bobby's lap on the sofa.

'Dean?'

Sam got up and went out to the corridor.

'Go away, Sam! You'll ruin it!' Sam laughed when he saw Dean with a massive bag in his hands, balancing as he walked up the stairs.

'Alright, keep your hair on! I didn't see anything.' Sam held his hands up and walked back into the living room.

Dean walked back into the room, bag-less and smiled when he saw Cas. The little angel held his arms out to be picked up and Dean happily did so.

Bobby grinned up at him, standing up and helping Gabriel make more paper chains. Sam coughed and Dean looked at him, gently putting Cas down on the chair, covered by pillows as he turned to his brother.

'I thought maybe I'd take Gabriel into town. Show him the Christmas lights?'

'Yeah, go for it. When's the next time he'll be a kid at Christmas?' Dean encouraged his brother; he could do with getting out the house.

Dean turned back to Castiel and his heart skipped a beat. Castiel wasn't there, just an empty sofa. He looked around desperately, before grabbing his brother's arm.

'Dude! Cas is gone!'

The colour drained out of Sam's face and he too looked around. He turned to look at the place where Castiel had been and his face smoothed out.

'He's right there, you idiot!' Sam told his brother, smiling when Dean spun around. Sure enough, there was Cas, giggling as though nothing had happened.

'Huh.' Dean had no way to explain it. Cas definitely hadn't been there a few seconds before. Pushing it to the back of his mind, Dean picked Castiel up again.

As Sam got Gabriel into his red coat and wellie boots, the four year old looked excited and was dancing on the spot.

'Me going to see some lights!' he told Dean proudly, as Sam zipped his coat up.

We sure are!' Sam grinned, pulling on his own boots. 'Go wait for me outside.'

'Okiedokie' Gabriel happily skipped outside, immediately picking up at handful of snow. He threw it up in the air and laughed when it came back down at hit him on the head. He shook his head, snow showering his feet.

Sam joined him and Bobby and Dean stood at the door, Dean putting Cas under his jacket to shield him from the cold.

From out of nowhere, a snowball came hurtling in their direction, hitting Bobby square on the forehead, knocking his hat off. It fell to the floor behind him with a flump and there was a deadly silence.

Sam looked shocked, snow still fallings slightly from his hand where he had just thrown some.

Bobby watched him with unpleased eyes and resisted the urge to smile when Sam pointed straight at Gabriel.

The four year old looked indignant. 'Me didn't do it! You did!'

He pointed at Sam, who looked guiltily at Bobby.

'Boy-' growled Bobby, taking a step forwards.

'Run!' Sam grabbed Gabriel and hoisted him up, giving him a fireman's lift as they ran out the yard.

All Dean and Bobby could hear of the retreating figures were happy laughter.

'Damn idjit.' Smiled Bobby, putting his hat back on.

Dean smiled and watched his brother's back as they made their way into town. It was nice to see his brother this happy.

He could tell they were going to have a good day.

What will Sam and Gabriel get up to in town? Find out tomorrow!

Thanks so much for reading- I hope you enjoyed this latest chapter!

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MERRY CHRISTMAS!