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Chapter 21
"Can I put some sprinkles on the cookies?"Vada asked. She knelt in the chair, watching Ellen roll out cookie dough. Tinga sat beside her, munching on candy. Ellen glanced up, looking at the five girls that surrounded her. She was making thanksgiving sugar cookies and the girls had wanted to join.
The pies were already in the oven. Earlier, she had to battle away grabby Winchester hands. The biggest culprit being Dean. Brin and Jondy were mixing the different cookie frosting, talking and giggling with each other. Syl took up two seats as her foot rested on a pillow. She had the bowl of M&Ms on her lap, happily munching the candies.
"Of course, Sweetie,"Ellen replied, brushing strands of hair out of her face. Sam, Bobby, Jo, and Garth were in the kitchen, putting together the Thanksgiving meal. The smell of pie already filled the room. Potatoes were being peeled, stuffing was being prepared, and sweet potato pie was being made. Jo was working on a green bean casserole. The turkey was being grilled on Bobby's gas grill. Dean was outside keeping an eye on it. Irv and Rufus had been sent out to buy more alcohol and sparkling apple cider for the kids.
Occasionally, Ellen would hear the stampede of boys racing through the house. The boys were either in the bedroom or outside running around the junkyard. The hyperactive boy energy had increased since Alec and Ben joined ranks. Since this morning, a few stupid stunts had occurred.
One nearly had Seth in urgent care when he jumped out of a tree and landed funny. Luckily, it was nothing but a sprain ankle, but it still scared the living daylights out of every adult in the house. She tried to get the boys to join the baking group, but the children had no interest. Seemed like they were more interested in wrestling each other. Vada clapped her hands, grabbing the rainbow sprinkles."But, we have to cook the cookies first. Here." She handed the girls the cookie cutters. There was an assortment of leaves, pumpkin, and turkey shapes.
"I want the turkey,"Jondy demanded, immediately reaching for the cookie cutter. Ellen handed out the cookie dough. Shapes were quickly made and put on the sheets. Ellen laughed, wiping the flour off Tinga's nose. She took a sip of her beer before grabbing the metal sheets and sticking them in the oven next to the pie.
The ceiling rumbled, alerting Ellen to the boys presence upstairs. She heard a crash and a loud 'oh, shit' from who she assumed was Alec. Ellen pinched the bridge of her nose.
"Nothing better be broken up there,"Bobby shouted from his spot from the stove. Alec blurred downstairs, an innocent smirk on his face. He rocked on his heels.
"You don't need to come up, Bobby,"Alec reassured. Ellen snorted, immediately recognizing the same look Dean sometimes sported. Something happened. "Nothing to worry about." Apparently, Sam recognized the look too because he put down the wooden spoon he was using to mix the stuffing.
"Alec,"he warned. "Show me what happened?" Alec raised two hands, trying to fend off Sam as he made his way towards the stairs.
"Really, Uncle Sam,"Alec replied. "There's nothing to worry about." He side-stepped into Sam's pathway, pushing the hunter back towards the kitchen. "We can take care of it. Honestly." Sam responded by picking up Alec and carrying the kid back upstairs.
Ellen chuckled, when she heard Sam's protest. The hunter made his way back downstairs with seven boys following. He grabbed the broom and pan, grumbling to the boys about being more careful and not playing with artifacts because some are incredibly dangerous and can release spirits. He then reassured Bobby that the situation was being dealt with and he hoped the Aztec vase wasn't anything incredibly important. Bobby sighed, following Sam upstairs. The walls rattled as the boys disappeared upstairs again.
"Boys,"Jondy sighed, shaking her head. She raised her hands in exasperation. "They're always breaking stuff." Ellen laughed at that statement as the other girls voiced their agreement.
"They are energetic,"Ellen agreed as the stampede went racing through the living room, foam swords and nerf guns in hand. Kavi and Krit were arguing about something as they wrestled an object out of Zane's hand. Seth wore a monkey mask that was honestly terrifying as he swung a light saber, that they found in a box, at Alec. And Alec kept stabbing Ben with the foam sword to his twin's annoyance. Zack was trying to bring order to utter mayhem as Zane shot nerf bullets at Kavi and Krit.
"Guys,"Zack shouted. He pulled at his blonde hair. "This game needs rules! There needs to be teams!"
"Every man for themselves,"Alec shouted. The living room filled with war whoops as they smacked each other with the foam swords or wrestled on the floor. It was like a reenactment of the Hunger Games. A non-deadly version that is. Zack kept trying, but his voice was drowned out by the loud energy from his unit. Something was going to break if they kept up their activity in the living room.
"Outside now,"Bobby ordered as he made his way downstairs. The boys, immediately, raced to the door to continue their battle in the junkyard.
"Coats, gloves, and shoes on,"Sam added. He was carrying the dustpan with the broken vase. The boys piled around the hall tree, putting on their coats and shoes. They raced outside.
"Wait for me,"Kavi shouted as he struggled with his last glove. He put on his hat and blurred after the others. Sam rolled his eyes. Dean could deal with the wild energy for now. The boys separated, running in opposite directions. Bobby and Sam made their way back to the kitchen, answering the chuckles from the other hunters.
Tinga's head tilted. "They're so loud,"she complained, rolling her eyes.
"I'm sure enemy forces could hear them a mile away," Jondy added with a sniff. A few weeks of freedom and every male unit member had forgotten proper behavior. All they wanted to do was smack each other with toy swords and wrestle. This misconduct would have not been acceptable back at Manticore.
"I think it's funny,"Syl stated, placing the bowl back on the table. She giggled as she watched Alec, Seth, and Krit tackle Dean. A gigantic snowball fight had started between the hunter and the boys. Zack was circling the group, pointing out weak spots and trying to avoid being dragged into the mayhem. His efforts were pointless when Zane barreled into him and both hit the snowy ground and Ben ended up sitting on Zack's face. Dean flipped Alec onto his back, pinning him. Kavi shouted, jumping onto Dean's back and wrapping arms around his neck as he tried to save Alec. Ellen was surprised at how well Dean was keeping up with the superhuman boy energy.
Brin laughed, pointing out the window. "Did you see that?"she stated, smiling. "Dean took down Kavi." The boy was currently struggling in Dean's grip as the hunter battled Seth off with the sword he had stolen from Alec.
"Brin,"Ellen stated. "You can join the boys if you want." Brin shook her head. She preferred to watch, rather than fight.
"I wanna decorate cookies,"she responded. She could fight any day. Zane and Ben were pulling on Dean's arms and the hunter was laughing, nearly out of breath as he tried to make his way back to the grill.
The timer rang, Brin and Vada slid from their seats and raced towards the oven, nearly knocking into Jo who had stepped in their way with the green bean casserole. "Whoa,"Jo said. "Careful, girls." She maneuvered around them, opening the oven.
"The cookies are done,"Vada explained, placing hands on her hips. "We need to decorate them for the thanksgiving celebration." Brin nodded her head, crossing her arms. Brin was petite compared to the rest of the kids.
"I'm pulling them out,"Jo assured. "Hey, Mom!" Ellen glanced up, meeting her daughter's gaze. "Do you want the cookies at the table? I can put them on a plate."
"Yeah,"Ellen responded. "Can you grab fresh pans in the cabinet? Vada, Brin back away from the oven, so Jo can grab the trays." The girls took two steps back as Jo pulled the cooking out. Vada reached forward, but Jo shook her head.
"Careful,"she stated. "The cookies are hot." She placed the thanksgiving cookies onto plates and handed them over to Brin and Vada. The girls carried the plates over and Jo got fresh pans. Garth placed the casserole, stuffing,and sweet potato pie into the oven. He pulled out the pecan, apple, and pumpkin pies.
The girls grabbed cookies, immediately drizzling frosting onto the cookies. "Sprinkles, sprinkles, sprinkles,"Vada singsonged as she poured rainbow sprinkles all over her messy masterpiece. The girls showed off their cookies. Syl ate the first cookie she made, unable to wait for the tasty treat. Ellen and Jo sat at the table decorating their own cookies. Jo made faces at Tinga and the girl giggled.
"Max would love this,"Brin mentioned as she gave her pumpkin a smiley face. She swung her feet back and forth as she put down the spoon. She covered the pumpkin in chocolate sprinkles.
"She would,"Jondy agreed. Her face fell as she thought about her unit mate. She hadn't seen Max for a month or two now. She and Max had ran together when they escaped. The soldiers separated them once they crossed the fence with bullets. She had been incredibly worried about Max.
"I'm sure she's okay,"Tinga promised. "Max is tough." The girls nodded their heads, solemnly. It had been extreme excitement when Alec and Ben arrived the other night. The only thing that would complete the unit would be Max's arrival. She just hoped Max made it.
"I hope she knows about Thanksgiving,"Syl added, picking at the cookie. "And she's celebrating it with someone." Syl bowed her head. "I don't want her to be alone." Vada rested her head on Syl's shoulder.
"Me neither,"Vada mumbled. She was scared for Max. She had been scared for the rest of her unit too until they made it to Bobby's. She just hoped Max would find Bobby's place too. She didn't want her sister to be alone and scared. The world was a scary place and Vada didn't realize how scary it was until she escaped.
"I'm sure Max is alright,"Ellen reassured. She smiled at the girls, stroking Tinga's hair back.
"Max seems like a tough cookie,"Jo added. The girls giggled at the term 'tough cookie'. Max wasn't a cookie, but she definitely was tough. "If anyone's gonna find her, it will be Castiel." Jo had no doubt that the Winchesters' angel friend would find the missing little girl. She was hoping for a Thanksgiving miracle that the angel would arrive today with Max and settle the kids' worry.
"Those boys are more energetic than the energizer bunny,"Rufus grumbled as he slammed through the door with Irv behind him. The two men were covered in snow. Imprints were left on his coat from the snowballs that were thrown at the two older hunters. They put the beer on the counter, Rufus brushed the snow off his coat and grabbed one of the bottles.
"What happened to you two?"Garth asked as he pulled out the bag of ice and stuck it in the freezer. Sam set up the toffee that the two hunters bought, putting it in a bowl and placing the treats on the table.
"Ambushed,"Irv grumbled though the amused smile didn't escape the other hunters.
"Little terrors circled us as soon as we got out of the car,"Rufus added, sipping at his beer. "Lucky we made it out unscathed."
"Who was the ring leader?"Jo asked. An ambush like that had to be planned with someone leading the gang.
"Winchester's kid,"Irv answered. Sam facepalmed himself. His hand slid down his face as he rolled his eyes exasperatedly.
"Let me take a wild guess,"Sam responded, sarcastically. "Alec?"
"If that's the twin that has enough energy to fuel an entire city then yes,"Rufus answered. Sam chuckled at the description.
"It's always Alec,"Jondy muttered. The girls giggled at their sister's statement. Even back at Manticore, it was always Alec. He and Max always fought because Max liked to boss everyone around and Alec marched to the beat of his own drum. "Hi Rufus!" She added, waving at the hunter. The old man grunted. "We're making cookies. Do you want one?" She gave the older man the sweetest smile she could muster. Rufus melted, immediately agreeing to the tasty treat as Jondy handed a cookie over.
"Try one of mine too,"Syl piped up, blue eyes wide. Rufus responded by grabbing a cookie. He gleaned over the cookies, telling the girls these were the best damn cookies he had ever had. Both girls brightened at the appraise.
"I can have him come in and apologize,"Sam stated. Rufus shook his head.
"Nah,"Rufus said. "Irv and I will get him back later."
"You don't want to start a war with Alec,"Sam deadpanned. "Trust me, it's not worth it." He spoke like a man with a lot of experience in that area.
"You talk like a man with experience,"Rufus responded. He took a bite out of his cookie, washing it down with a sip of beer.
Sam snagged a cookie from the table, before leaning against the counter. "Alec loves pranks,"Sam explained. "But, he loves winning more." Sam took a bite of his cookie. "You start something, he's gonna make sure he ends it."
"It's true,"Syl piped up. She was licking frosting off her fingers. "Alec doesn't like to lose." Rufus grunted, pulling up a seat next to the little girl. She offered him reese's pieces which he took a handful.
The door slammed open and feet came pounding through the kitchen. Alec made his way to the sink, a mischievous smirk on his face. They could hear the other boys playing a game outside and Dean refereeing. He grabbed a glass, filling it with water as he looked at the adults who were talking.
"You,"Rufus stated, pointing a finger. Alec just grinned as he gulped down the water. His hair was plastered to the side of his head from the running and playing he had been doing outside. "I'm getting you back for that earlier stunt." Irv chuckled.
"Bring it, old man,"Alec challenged with a wild spark in his eyes. Bobby snorted at the statement.
"Alec,"Sam groaned, taking the glass that Alec handed him.
"What?"He asked. "It's funny." Sam shook his head, rolling his eyes exasperatedly.
"You don't hit people with snowballs unless they agree to the game,"Sam stated. Alec shrugged, heading towards the table for one of the cookies. Rufus, teasingly, pulled the plate out of reach causing the girls to giggle. Alec glared.
"It wasn't a game, Uncle Sam,"Alec responded, taking a quick glance at his uncle. "It was an ambush. You don't tell the enemies when you're gonna strike." Alec shot forward, managing to grab one of the cookies. He smiled, triumphantly, as he took a bite."These are good cookies." His voice muffled by the bite.
"Ta think I spent my hard earned money on you,"Rufus grumbled, pulling out the sparkling cider. Alec's eyes widened as he reached for the bottle, but Rufus pulled it away. "Nah-uh." Alec glared, stuffing the rest of the cookie into his mouth. He reached for another one, but Jondy slapped his hand away.
"You didn't help make them, so you don't get another one,"she reprimanded. "Besides, they're for dessert." Alec rolled his eyes.
"They're for dessert,"he mimicked. His head perked when he heard the other boys shout 'touchdown!' Ignoring Jondy's glare, he glanced at the girls. "Do you wanna come out and play football? My dad's teaching us." The cheers drifted through the living room and Ellen spotted the boys darting back and forth.
"Sure,"Brin stated, jumping from her seat. The other girls agreed, readily, as they followed Brin to the hall tree with the exception of Syl, who whined about being left out again. The girls raced outdoors, immediately greeted by the boys. Boots crushing snow.
"Hey,"Jo stated as Alec maneuvered around her. Ellen packed the cookie decoration, moving the plates to make room for the Thanksgiving feast. Jo knelt down next to a pouting Syl. "We can still go outside, Syl." She handed the little girl her crutches, guiding the child to the living room. "We can cheer them on." She stuck a hat on Syl, guiding her arms through the coat.
"I wish I could play the game,"Syl pouted. Jo planted a kiss on her cheek, promising soon. Bobby carried the timer for the food outside as the rest of the hunters joined Syl and Jo to watch the football game.
Chatter surrounded the table as turkey, casserole, rolls, stuffing, mash potatoes and sweet potato pie was plated. Jody had arrived after her shift at the station. Driving through the gates, she had arrived during the giant 'Capture the Flag' game that had started. Alec and Ben had paused the game to give the sheriff a hug. The sheriff had been beyond happy to see the boys again. To most of the hunters excitement, she had brought wine as well as ambrosia salad. She knew the kids would like the sweet meal. Now, she sat between Dean and Sam, eating her thanksgiving meal. It was the first thanksgiving without her husband or son. Though her heart ached, the chaos and happiness of Thanksgiving had momentarily filled that void. She was getting to know the x5 children. The more she talked to the boys and girls, the more she was prepared to adopt and take on the responsibility of four lives. Her home was open to these children.
Dean scooped mash potatoes onto Alec's plate. The boy bounced excitedly in his seat as he asked for turkey next. He definitely wasn't going to try the green bean casserole after all it was green. But, he knew that eventually Sam was going to force him to eat it, since Jo made the meal. Kavi was already gnawing on a turkey leg and Tinga was teasing him about being a barbarian.
Most of the x5s were in awe about the large amount of food that was on the table. They had never seen so much food in their lives and they wanted to try every bit of it. Irv was serving up Krit and Zack, while Jo was getting food for Vada. Syl had already dug into her meal, piling turkey and potatoes onto the roll. Seth and Zane were making faces at one another, since they sat at opposite ends of the table.
Sam was passing Ben the sweet potato pie. Ben had already finished the pie that wasn't pie and wanted more.
Jondy and Brin were giggling at Garth's jokes. The skinny hunter had decided that his sock puppet needed a place at the table too. The girls were joking about offering the sock Thanksgiving dinner. Garth went along, saying that Socky would love some turkey. Bobby, Ellen, and Rufus were telling different hunting tales.
One place was set, but remained empty. The kids had insisted they set a place for Max, just in case she arrived. They didn't want her to feel left out. They missed their sister a lot and knew the empty feeling would stay in the hearts until her arrival refilled it. '
Ellen patted Bobby's shoulder with a wide smile, she took a sip of her cheap wine. "Bobby,"she stated. "I think we need ta hear a toast from you. After all, it is your home." There was a round of cheers and clapping. Alec took a sip of his sparkling cider. He licked his lips enjoying the sweet taste. He wanted more of that ambrosia salad that Jody had brought. The sweetness had tickled his taste buds enough to make him salivate.
"Fine, fine,"Bobby grumbled as he stood to his feet. "You idjits." There was a round of laughter and cheers at the statement. Bobby chuckled. "What can I say." He looked around at the people sitting at the table, a smirk on his face. He pulled at his cap. "I'm happy to have you people sittin' at my table this Thanksgiving." He rubbed the back of his head, before running a hand down his beard. "You're family." He grinned when everyone cheered. When the cheering died down, he continued, raising his beer bottle. "To old family members-" He nodded at the hunters, winking at Sam and Dean. Sam and Dean were his sons, even though the adoption wasn't official under government laws. "And to new family members-"
He looked at the twelve x5s. The children that had come into his life. The twins that made his boys smile. Brin and Seth, who looked up to him. The little boy wanted to be a hunter and mechanic, just like him. Jo's new daughters and Irv's new sons. He glanced at Rufus who was already smitten with the three kids that had wiggled their way into his heart. His eyes landed on Kavi and the boy smiled back. The child had decided to stay with Bobby. As much as he loved Garth, he didn't want to be separated from his unit. Like Brin and Seth, Kavi had wanted a place that was permanent. Though Garth couldn't have Brin, Seth, and Kavi he was willing to adopt a couple children afterward. Ones who were willing to travel and didn't want to stay in one place. Bobby's eyes glistened as he watched the people that had touched his life. Who had been there for him, just as much as he was for them. He promised himself he wouldn't cry. He'd make it through this speech and later tonight let his eyes water. "This toast goes to a forever growing family. Because-"
"Family don't end with blood,"the hunters replied. There was a rally of cheers as bottles and glasses were clinked. Alec clinked his glass against Dean's beer bottle, his brows furrowed.
"Does that saying include Castiel, Dad?"Alec asked. Dean grinned.
"And Max?"Ben questioned. Sam patted the boy on the shoulder.
"Course the saying includes Max and Castiel,"Dean replied. "Castiel is my best friend and brother. And Max-" He glanced at Ben and the other children. "Is your sister. Your family is our family."
"Here, Here,"Garth replied. The kids giggled when Socky said the same thing.
"What are you idjits waiting for?"Bobby interrupted. "The foods gettin' cold. Eat." Everyone dug back into their meals, laughter and storytelling circled the room. Ben animatedly told Jody about a few of their hunts, while Sam and Dean broke the wishbone. Syl had two spoons. She ate the food off of one, using the second to scoop up more before stuffing that spoonful into her mouth. There was a roar of laughter when Rufus jumped out of his seat, shouting. He reached for the ice cubes that slid down his back. Alec howled in laughter, falling to the floor, having been the said culprit of the ice cubes. Rufus had gotten Alec back, by stuffing snow down the child's back. Now, it was Alec's turn.
"Doesn't give up, you say,"Rufus grumbled. He pointed a finger at Alec and the boy gave a sinister grin. Sam chuckled at the older hunters statement.
"It only gets worse,"Sam answered before eating cranberry and stuffing. "Be prepared."
"Never give up, Never surrender,"Alec responded. Dean cheered, recognizing the quote from Galaxy Quest. Alec's eyes widened as a thought popped in his head. "Dad, we should invest in a fart machine." There were a chorus of 'Nos' and one 'yes' courtesy of Seth. Seth was his new best friend, Alec decided. He knew how to have fun.
The eating continued, but a flutter of wings had every x5 perking their heads. "What was that?"Jondy asked. Suddenly a man appeared. Dark hair messy and blue eyes tense. Two bundles were in his arm. A woman held onto his coat. She appeared timid.
"Cas?"Dean questioned. The children shot to their feet, immediately sensing a transgenic.
"I found her,"Castiel replied. He nudged the girl on his left. The girl's brown eyes popped open. She was sick to her stomach from the quick ride. One second, she was hiding in a abandoned building with Lucy. The next second Castiel appeared with Joanne. And a third second, she was somewhere random. A warmly lit home and it was snowing. And-
"MAX!" Her head shot up, the moment she was engulfed by twelve other children. She was wrestled away from Castiel's arms and fell into a giant heap on the floor. Her eyes darted around the room as Jondy hugged one side and Tinga the other. Syl was on crutches and Kavi was laying on her lap with Krit and Zack beside her. She saw Zane and Brin and Vada...and her eyes darted, tears glistening in brown orbs. She saw Ben and Alec. The twins as usual were inseparable when they were together. Seth tackled her from behind, arms wrapped around her neck. She was repeating their names over and over again. A family, she thought she'd never see again. All she could do was sit there and receive the love they were giving her. She was crying. Her cheeks were wet and she couldn't stop.
She looked at her family again. They were healthy, happy, and clean. Strangers surrounded them which included an adult man that looked like Ben and Alec. She barely heard Alec's rushed explanation of DNA donor. She was overwhelmed. She was crying tears of joy and she was overwhelmed.
"Max, why are you crying?"Brin, suddenly, asked, wiping the tears from her eyes. Max looked at her sister and the waterworks started up again.
"I don't know,"she choked, earning her a hug from Tinga. She had so many emotions that she didn't realize she possessed. Her tears were both of joy and sadness, but mostly happiness. She probably looked like the dirty orphan compared to her cleanly dressed family. "I...I just missed you all so much."
"That's a stupid thing to cry about,"Alec stated. She looked at the boy that she always butted heads with. She couldn't muster enough energy to be mad at him. She was just relieved he was alive. Her smart-aleck. Alec grinned. "You should be laughing. We're together now. And-" He pointed to the empty seat. "We set a place for you." She started laughing. Laughing hysterically at his goofy grin and the flourish of his introduction. She shouldn't be crying. She should be laughing because her family was there and alive and food was at the table.
She held open her arms, wiping a stray tear from her face. "Get over here, Smart-aleck." Alec brightened, running into her arms. They fell over and Max giggled hysterically as she tried to push him off. "Get off."
"First you want me,"Alec muttered, rolling his eyes. "Then you reject me. What's a guy supposed to think?" That caused the entire room to burst out into laughter. She smacked his cheek and Alec pouted. "Make up your mind, woman." She couldn't hold it in anymore. She hugged him tight. "Alright, Alright...that's enough affection for the day." He pulled away and Ben took his place. Her sweet Ben.
"Benny,"She whispered, hugging her brother close. He returned the hug, kissing her cheek.
"Everything's gonna be alright now, Maxie,"he murmured. "I promise."
"I know,"she responded. She didn't doubt it for a moment. Ben was right. Everything was going to be alright. "I missed you."
"Missed you too, Sis,"he answered. "Never stopped thinking about you." Her eyes teared up. Darn it, she was crying again. "I want you to meet my Dad and Uncle." She nodded her head as he helped her to her feet. She hugged Zack again, than Krit. Syl held onto her like a barnacle. She really did miss her family. For the first time, she really did feel safe again.
"Max,"Ben stated. Alec hovered around his brother, a proud and excited smile on his face. "This is my dad, Dean, and my Uncle Sam." He looked at Max and smiled. "They're the reason this is possible."
"Dean's also the reason why we exist,"Alec added. "And why I'm around to drive you nuts. Thank him for your misery." Max laughed. Dean shook her hand, telling her it was very nice to finally meet you before giving Alec a friendly swat. Alec just laughed.
She was quickly led around and introduced to the hunters that brought her family together again. Jo hugged her which she didn't expect. Then Ellen did the same. Vada and Tinga talked animatedly about their rescue. How Jo and Ellen chased them down just to save them. She was then introduced to Rufus, Irv, and Garth. All three had rescued her brothers and sisters. She could never thank them enough. She greeted Jody, then shook Bobby's hand. At first, the hunter seemed intimidating, but Max could immediately tell he had a kind soul.
"I don't know what to say,"She stated, looking at the familiar faces and then at the new faces.
"Don't say anything, kiddo,"Dean stated. "We did it because it needed to be done." She looked at the hunter. His kind green eyes were identical to Alec's and Ben's. "And we'd do it again." There was a round of agreements from the hunters and Castiel. She glanced over at Joann and Lucy. The two were clinging to each other, awkward around the people they didn't know. Max walked towards them, grabbing their hands and pulling them forward.
"This is Lucy and Joanne,"she introduced. She smiled. "They got me out of Wyoming." She gazed at her family. "If it's alright with you, they'll be joining us for dinner."
There was a chorus of 'of course it's fine' as a three more places were set. Lucy was surrounded by the x5 children as they led her away from the doorway and placed her next to Max at the table. They did the same with Joann. They passed the food over to Lucy and Joann, while Jondy asked them questions about their lives. Syl wondered about school, while Tinga asked about Disneyland. Jo had told her about Disneyland a while back. Lucy did her best to answer the abundant of questions.
Castiel took a seat next to Dean, he looked over at the Sheriff. "The father was abusive,"he explained to the hunter. Jody's head perked at high alert. "I couldn't leave them in California in good conscience." The angel's head quirked, watching Lucy laugh at a joke Zane made. Ellen was talking to Joann, giving the woman another plate full of turkey and stuffing. They had plenty. "I need you to set up a place for them here."
"Of course,"Jody replied. There was an apartment for rent that would be perfect for the little family. "Is the man still alive?"
"I plan to smite him,"Castiel responded. "I'm not patient with abusive asshats." Jody's eyes widened, not familiar with the angel justice system.
After the feast, pie was passed around. Dean praised the pumpkin pie, saying it was the best pie he had ever had. He moaned happily and Alec copied the same sound without realizing it. Everyone laughed about the similarity between Dean and his mini version. The pies were polished quickly. The adults cleaned the kitchen, while the kids gathered in the living room to watch a Charlie Brown Thanksgiving. Max curled up among her brothers and sisters, beaming. She was finally home.
I hope you liked that chapter. More fluff to go around and so many characters to balance. I hope you enjoyed the Thanksgiving special. Next up, planning the rescue. Then the actual rescue. About three or four more chapters of this story. Hard to believe. I plan to write a few one-shots before going into the next story. Please review!