AN: Here's the next chapter! I'm thinking story will be about 35 chapters long. I'm thinking about doing a sequel to this one and would love to know what you all think about that idea. Hope you enjoy the chapter!

"Yeah?" a gruff voice sounds over the phone.

"Hey Bobby," Dean says, standing outside the motel room.

"Dean? What's wrong?" Bobby asks.

"I…" Dean starts, but doesn't finish.

"You what?"

"I don't know if I can do this Bobby," Dean finally finishes.

"You're gonna hafta be a little more specific."

"Maybe it's best if Gracilynn stays with you while Sam and I are hunting," Dean explains.

"What? Where is this coming from?" Bobby asks, "What do you mean you can't do this? You practically raised Sam didn't ya?"

"Bobby that was different," Dean counters.

"How?"

"Because dad always had the final say. Yeah I took care of him but if something happened he would always take care of it. With Gracilynn…What if I screw up?" Dean says desperately. Bobby lets out a sigh.

"Listen kid," he starts, "Not that I'm a pro at raising kids or anything, but you're not alone. Every parent worries about screwing up. You just have to do your best and as long as you do that and show them you care, keep them safe, you'll be fine."

"She almost got hurt…maybe even worse again Bobby," Dean says, sounding lost.

"What are you talking about?" Bobby asks.

"She snuck out. Ended up at the werewolves hunting grounds. I was able to shove her out of the way in time but what if I can't next time? I mean it's not like she's been having an easy time since everything here," Dean says.

"Teenagers do stupid things. It's what they do. Do I need to remind you of all the stupid things you did…still do," Bobby says.

"Bobby, since she met me, her mom died," Dean begins, "She got attacked by an Asura, a ghost almost killed her, a werewolf attacked her and for some reason the damn demons are after her. I don't call that safe."

"Boy, are you listening to yourself," Bobby says, "Being with you is probly the safest she'll be."

"Excuse me?" Dean asks, confused, "None of this would've happened if it wasn't for me."

"I believe she killed an Asura on that hunt," Bobby says, "And you saved her from the ghost and the werewolf, and from what you two told me about her mom, she would've died with or without you. At least this way she's not with her grandfather. And as for the demon thing? If they're going after her it's for a reason and they'd be going after her whether she's with you or not. Better she's with two men who know about it and can keep her safe."

"Yeah, I guess," Dean gives in.

"You're doing great. She's happy. I can see it in the way she acts," Bobby assures, "You talk to your brother at all about this?"

"He's sleeping. He got hurt on the hunt. He went after the werewolf when it was attacking me after I shoved Gracie outta the way."

"He all right?"

"Yeah, has a nasty gash on his chest. Was able to stitch it up myself though," Dean replies.

"How's Gracilynn handling that?" Bobby asks.

"The stitches? Fine."

"No, not the stitches you idjit. The fact Sam got hurt when the two of you were protecting her. You know after she didn't listen to ya," Bobby says.

"Oh," Dean says, realization dawning on him.

"Hell, she is a Winchester. She's probly blaming herself for Sam being hurt," Bobby adds, thinking Dean is too, even though he didn't say he was hurt.

"She did seem to have a rough time with seeing Sam hurt. More than when he was hurt with the Asura," Dean says, recalling his daughters' behavior.

"Looks like you have a job to do," Bobby says.

"Yeah…Hey Bobby?"

"What kid?"

"Thanks."

"Anytime. Just don't make this a weekly thing," Bobby says. Dean chuckles hanging up the phone. He puts it in his pocket and goes back into the motel room.

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Gracilynn comes out of the bathroom, throwing her clothes on her bag. She hears talking on the other side of the door and Bobby's name. Her curiosity gets the better of her and she leans into the door to find out what her dad is talking about.

"I don't know if I can do this Bobby," Gracilynn hears her dad say. What can't he do?

"Maybe it's best if Gracilynn stays with you while Sam and I are hunting."

Come on dad. I screwed up. I know. Please don't dump me and take off. Gracilynn thinks desperately.

"Bobby that was different." Sam stirs on his bed and Gracilynn watches him to make sure he hasn't woken up. Of course, she's a Winchester and luck isn't ever on their side.

"Gracilynn? What are doing? You all right?" Sam asks sleepily, the pain medication still in his system. Gracilynn looks back at the door. She moves a little closer to her Uncle.

"I'm fine. Just dropped something. I'm heading to bed now. Go back to sleep," Gracilynn whispers.

"Okay," Sam says, watching as his niece goes to her bed. Something was wrong. She seemed…devastated? Sad? Whatever she was doing by the door it was not picking up what she dropped, that is if she did drop anything. Sam hears the motel door open and his brother comes in, shutting the door behind him. He hears Dean moving around and then eventually climbing into his bed. What were you doing Dean? And why is Gracilynn sneaking around? Sam makes a mental note to talk to both his brother and niece the next day. With their luck, whatever just happened is going to blow up in everyone's faces.

AN: Let me know what you guys thought about it! And about the sequel idea!

Coming Soon: Some things come to light and Cas has a very embarrassing situation to deal with.