Vrskaandrea: I love reading your reviews! Always spot on. Unfortunately, no, Quinn didn't come from Suicide Squad (love that movie too) but an old tv series, 'Dr. Quinn; Medicine Woman.'. Hold on, all will be revealed soon.

VegasGranny: I'm trying to mix it up a bit. There are only so many Vampires, Werewolves and Ghosties they can vanquish!

Arsamamdi1: Thanks for your review. I loved Missouri too, i feel she was an under-utilised character and then when they brought her back they killed her! thats why Dean went with Quinn, she figured Dana Scully was a bit of a give away XD.

CHAPTER 31

"How do I look?" Dean asked twisting to see herself in the mirror. She had gone shopping that afternoon and picked up a mid length summer dress and some canvas tennis shoes.

"Like you are trying to lure an Incubus and have nowhere to hide a knife or gun." Sam groused as he took in the light, floaty material of his brothers dress.

"Sam, I'm going for drinks with the deputy. I'm supposed to be a scientist on vacation. I can't just rock up in blood stained jeans and hope for the best. Besides what do I need protection for? That's why I have you." Dean smiled at her brother. "Actually now that you mention it, I do kinda feel a bit exposed."

Dean twisted her hips a bit so the material floated side to side.

"It's a bit breezy down there." She remarked. "I'm used to a few more layers."

"Yeah, so am I." Sam muttered to himself, quickly putting on an innocent face when Dean looked at him scowling.

"Anyway, let's go. I want you to be in position before the Deputy gets there."

Dean grabbed a jacket from the back of the chair and headed out the room.

"Fine." Sam stood and followed Dean out the door.

•

Dean deliberately chose a seat at the end of the bar where she could sit with her back against the wall and in Sams direct eye line. She scanned the bar and fidgeted in her seat as she waited for deputy Gellar to arrive. When he finally did it took him a few moments to notice Dean at the bar. He smiled and waved then crossed the room.

"Hi, thanks for coming out with me tonight." He said as he sat. "You look real nice."

"Thank you." Dean said smiling sweetly. In all honestly she was freezing. Despite it being summer in California she wasn't used to wearing so little layers. "I got you a beer."

"Thanks."

They turned in their seats and leant on the bar.

"So, I don't have to be worried about some jealous wife or girlfriend do I?"

"Haha! No, I'm single."

"Really? That's surprising." Dean said.

"Why is that?"

"Good looking guy like you. I would have thought in a small town like this the women would be lining up."

"Nah, I've only been here just over six months. I was a bit of a novelty at first but I just wanted to get settled before I got into any relationship." The deputy explained.

"Just six months?" Dean asked curious.

"Yeah, moved here from Seattle. It was a nice change."

"Right. So deputy..."

"Derek." Gellar said.

"Okay Derek, there has to be someone you are interested in." Dean teased.

Derek smiled sadly.

"I really liked Ally. She was nice but, well, you saw how that turned out. And when I first got here there was a lady named Tina. We went out a few times but it just kinda fizzled."

"Tina. Like Tina Ericson? The third victim?" Dean asked.

"Yeah."

"Wow, that's not good odds for you." Dean said as she made subtle hand signals behind her back.

"Well you know, small towns." Derek said trying to lighten the mood.

•

Sam sat in the corner watching his brother and the deputy. He wasn't happy that Dean was out there trying to lure in a monster but she had assured him she wouldn't do anything reckless. He noticed her stiffen slightly about ten minutes into the 'date' and she suddenly started signalling him behind her back. He had no way of visually letting her know he received the message so he called her phone, allowing it to vibrate on silent in the pocket of the light weight jacket she had put on over her dress. She pressed her hand against the jacket to let Sam know she felt it.

"Hi." A female voice came from beside him.

Sam looked up and saw a pretty redhead standing by his table.

"Hello." He said trying to keep one eye in his brother.

"Do you mind if I sit here?"

"Um, sure."

Sam cursed silently as Dean chose that precise moment to turn in her chair and see the woman sitting at Sams table. She sent a smirk and wink in his direction. Sam sent a bitch face back.

"So what's a big, handsome man like you doing sitting here all alone?" The woman asked.

"Just having a few beers and enjoying the quiet." He answered still watching his brother.

"Well, how about you by me a drink and then maybe later we can see if we can shatter that quiet?"

Sam ignored her comment, intently watching Dean and Derek. She was laughing at something he said. Sam narrowed his eyes when the deputy dropped his hand to Deans knee. Monster or not this guy was going to get a very unforgettable warning to stay away from his sister. Wait, sister? Where the hell did that come from?

He smirked to himself when Dean, oh so subtly, place her hand on top of the deputy's and gently removed it from her knee. The woman tracked Sams line of sight to where Dean was sitting.

"Oh honey, she's obviously just not that into you." She remarked, tracing a nail down Sams cheek and neck. "But I could be."

Sam jumped in his seat, turning to face the woman.

"Look." He said, brushing her hand away. "You're really good looking and all, and any other time I would love to buy you a drink and 'get to know you', but tonight's a really bad time!"

The redhead huffed out an offended laugh.

"Hate to point out the obvious but lost cause." She said pointing in Deans direction. "Sure thing." She said pointing to herself. "Don't come looking for me when you change your mind."

The woman stood and stormed off leaving Sam sighing in relief. Dean had happened to look over again and raised an eyebrow. Sam just shook his head.

•

"Do you really have to leave so soon? We could maybe take a walk along the water?" Derek asked as Dean stood.

"I'm sorry. I'm so used to early starts that even on vacation I hit the wall by ten. I had a great time." She said as she put her hand behind her back and sent another message to Sam. A moment later she felt her phone vibrate.

"Okay, maybe we could do this again sometime?" Derek asked hopefully.

"Yeah maybe."

"Would you like me to walk you back to the Silver Surf?"

Dean raised an eyebrow.

"You know where I'm staying?" She asked suddenly on alert.

"Sure, you wrote it on the card this morning." Derek explained.

"Oh yeah, I forgot about that." She let out a small laugh. "No really, it's just a short walk. I think I'll be fine."

"Well if you're sure."

"I'm sure."

They had begun walking across the room and had now reached the door. Dean noticed Sam rise from his table and slowly make his way across the room.

"Well I had a great time Dana." Derek said as he stepped out the door. "Thank you."

"No thank you." Dean said.

They stood in an awkward silence just outside the door for a few moments before Derek reached out and put his hand on Deans shoulder. He leaned in and kissed her on the cheek. Dean almost flinched away at the action but held fast. She forced a smile.

"Good night Derek."

"Night Dana." He smiled.

She turned and walked off into the darkness while Deputy Derek Gellar watched her fade from his sight, the smile fading from his face. When he could no longer see her he turned and walked off in the other direction.

•

Sam watched as Dean stood from her chair and signal him to follow the deputy. He buzzed her phone to let her know he had received the message. He stood and slowly walked to the door that the pair had just stepped out of, lingering just out of eyesight. He could just make out their voices and when there was a quiet lull in their conversation he narrowed his eyes imagining that creep trying to kiss Dean.

Blah! If only he knew the truth! Sam allowed himself a small chuckle at the image of the deputy finding out Dean was actually a man.

From his hiding spot he watched the deputy walk in the opposite direction from their motel and then slipped quietly into the night to follow him.

•

Dean stayed on alert all the way to the motel. Once in the room she was sharing with her brother she changed out of the dreaded dress and into some pyjamas and settled back to wait for Sam.

She turned the television on low and sat in her bed reading through the information their father had written in his journal. As she read her eyes began to droop, her blinks becoming longer. Dean shook her head and checked the clock. Sam had only been following Derek for about half an hour but should be back soon. She returned to the pages but half way through realised she couldn't remember anything she had read. Without realising, she dropped the book and settled down beneath the sheet and it wasn't long before she was in a light slumber.

The sound of the door opening then closing quietly roused Dean from her sleep. She tried to open her eyes but they were heavy and she was only able to slightly lift her lids.

"S'mmy?" She slurred.

She felt her bed dip as someone sat beside her. Her body felt heavy but she managed to turn her head in that direction, finally able to open her eyes. She tensed when she saw the figure sitting beside her and tried to back away but she felt as though a heavy weight was covering her, head to toe.

"Shhhhhh." He said as he ran a finger down her cheek. "It's going to be all right."

Deans eyes widened and she flinch at the Incubus' touch, turning her head away.

"You're perfect. You are going to be the perfect vessel for my offspring."

Deans breaths were coming in frantic pants as she tried desperately to move her hand, her arm, anything to get away.