Thank you Blondie 20000...heh you knew those two would just end up in trouble...the Winchester luck definitely extends to Jo. Okay some Gemma and Jo plus Caleb and Dean bonding coming up. Enjoy!

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Val

Chapter 27

The next morning Dean finished dressing and made his way upstairs to the kitchen. Jo and Sammy were already at the table quietly eating their oatmeal. Jo looked up at him and he gave her a reassuring smile.

He went over to where Gemma was standing drinking her tea and he murmured "Morning Gemma," before giving her a peck on the cheek like he did every morning since they all moved in together five years ago.

"Morning Dean, Caleb will be here soon. Eat your breakfast. I already packed your lunch." She told him.

The older boy nodded his head as he grabbed a bowl and filled it. He turned and smiled slightly when he saw Gemma pouring boiling water into the French press to make a pot of coffee for him.

Gemma didn't drink coffee and even though she didn't approve of Dean drinking it she realized it was a battle she lost last year when she would catch him sneaking a mug in the morning.

Dean accepted his mug of coffee as he sat down next to Jo. He smiled when Jo slipped her hand into his under the table.

"Sam I want you to go and strip your bed after breakfast. Grab some clothes too. You and Jo are switching rooms." Gemma explained.

Sam looked at his Mom in shock. Chancing a glance at his friend and brother he saw both blushing as they squirmed slightly in their chairs. He knew better than to ask what happened, he would talk to Jo later, so he nodded his head and said. "Okay Mom."

They continued to eat in silence until the back door open and Caleb came strolling in. "Morning everyone," he called out as he gave Gemma a quick kiss in the cheek before grabbing a mug and pouring himself some coffee.

"Oatmeal on the stove if you're hungry."

"Always room for oatmeal," Caleb said with a grin. He loved his Bonnie to the moon and back and she gave him the cutest little boy on god's green earth, but the woman literally couldn't boil water and the Pop Tart she gave him for breakfast wouldn't hold him for 10 minutes let alone all morning.

Gemma looked up at Caleb and shook her head in amusement. "How does eggs and sausage sound…think you would have room for that too?"

"As Pastor Jim would say 'bless you my child'."

Jo quickly stood up, "I'll do it." She offered hoping to help Gemma move past her anger.

Gemma took a deep breath knowing Jo was trying to make things right between them and nodded her head. "Thank you Jo. If you don't mind then I'll feed Colleen."

Jo pulled out a large mixing bowl, a dozen eggs and two packages of sausage links. She knew that even though they had a large bowl of oatmeal that both boys would want eggs and sausages too.

Soon Jo had the sausages sizzling in a skillet while she cracked the eggs into the bowl before whisking them. She added a little cream, salt, pepper and chives before pouring the mixture into the other skillet she had heated butter in.

Dean finished his oatmeal and rinsed his and Jo's bowls before putting them in the dishwasher. Walking over to the cabinet he pulled out five plates while Sam grabbed some more silverware.

The family dug into the food when Jo put serving dishes on the table. Jo beamed when Gemma ate a bite of eggs, smiled and told her how delicious they were.

Jo hated how disappointed Gemma was with her and Dean. They had betrayed the woman's trust. She needed to make things right.

As soon as Caleb and Dean finished they headed out for the day while Sam went to complete his tasks. Jo got up to start cleaning up, but Gemma told her she cooked, and Sammy was on dishes this week.

Jo smiled as she went over and put the kettle on, "do you want some more tea?" She asked as she rinsed the teapot and took out the orange pekoe to make a fresh pot.

Gemma smiled, "I would…thank you."

Jo busied herself with making the tea as Gemma put Colleen in her bouncy chair. Chewing on her lower lip she carried the tea to the table and put it down to steep. Taking a deep breath Jo said, "I called Uncle Bobby this morning and told him about last night."

Gemma nodded her head, "Good, I appreciate that you made that call to Bobby. "She had called John this morning and found out that Dean had also called his father first thing in the morning and came clean too.

As angry and upset that she was that the teens had gone on the hunt last night she was proud that both had owned up to their wrongdoing and call their father and uncle to confess.

Jo gave Gemma a shy smile, "I'm grounded for a month…starting today."

"So is Dean," Gemma told her.

Jo looked up suddenly when Gemma reached out and placed her hand over Jo's. The small gesture made Jo sniffled as she fought not to cry.

"Come here," Gemma said as she opened her arms and Jo got up and accepted the hug from the older woman.

Jo knew she was still in trouble, but she knew that things were going to be alright between her and Gemma and that meant more to her than anything.

As much as Jo wanted to believe she was grown up she knew she wasn't completely, and she still needed to turn to Gemma to help her navigate through things and right now that was mainly the feelings that she has been experiencing since her and Dean's make out session in the back seat of the Impala last night.

Dean wasn't the first boy she had kissed but her few times of playing 7 minutes in heaven at parties didn't prepare her for the urges she was experiencing. Probably due to the fact that inexperienced boys who shoved their tongues down your throat didn't compare to the way Dean had kissed and touched her.

Dean made her feel cherished and the kisses and caresses he bestowed on her last night made her feel things she wasn't prepared for…wasn't sure she was completely ready for either if she was being honest with herself.

"Gemma…did Caleb tell you about when he found us?" She asked shyly.

Gemma practically groaned…did he tell her…he had pulled her aside before she had spoke to them last night to tell her that when he got there that the teens were in the backseat of the car making out.

As much as she wasn't looking forward at the conversation they were about to have she wasn't going to let her embarrassment get the best of her because the fact Jo wanted to talk about it was important and she was grateful that she was coming to her…so Gemma settled in for the impending talk…no matter how awkward it would most likely going to be.

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Caleb sighed contently as he finished his meatloaf sandwich, "how did Bonnie grow up in the same house and not learn how to cook?"

Dean laughed because Bonnie's cooking skills were legendary. He would never forget four years ago when she insisted on hosting Thanksgiving and the Winchesters has ended up stopping on their way home at a McDonald's for Big Macs, fries, chocolate shakes and fried apple pies after pretending to eat the overcooked bird and burnt side dishes.

"Thanks again for taking care of that oil change early." Dean said as he finished his own sandwich.

"Well I'm here anyways so I might as well keep busy." The older man said before he cleared his throat. "Dean I think we need to talk about last night."

Dean sighed, "I know we were stupid to go on the…"

"I'm not talking about the hunt…I'm talking about what I walked in on…you and Jo in the backseat."

Dean's mouth dropped open at what Caleb was saying and shook his head. "Nope…sorry but I'm not going to talk about this." He said as he stood up.

"Sit! We are going to discuss what I saw last night."

"Oh come on Caleb," Dean said.

Caleb pointed to the seat across from him and watched as Dean sat back down. "Look I get that you're embarrassed but we need to talk. Dean…Jo's only 13…"

"She'll be 14 in two months," Dean argued.

"And you'll be 18 in January."

Dean rolled his eyes, "and Jo isn't a little girl."

Caleb sighed because he knew Dean was right…Jo was mature beyond her years thanks to all the curveballs life had thrown her way, but she was still younger than Dean and the teen needed to understand. "Maybe not but if you want to see her then you need to have a conversation with Bobby and get his okay."

Dean rolled his eyes, "Oh for crying out loud it's 1996 Caleb not seriously can't expect me to ask for Bobby's permission…"

"Lose the attitude kid because this isn't some old fashion courting ritual thing…it's the minute you turn 18 anything you do with Jo is a felony and you better have her Uncle's permission, or you could find yourself labeled a sex offender thing." Caleb told him seriously.

Dean swallowed as Caleb's words sank in. "Bobby knows I would never do anything to hurt Jo." He said, his attitude suddenly not so cocky.

Caleb looked at the teen, "Trust me Dean…we know you would never deliberately hurt Jo and she is pretty mature, but I think it's safe to say you're more experienced in the physical department than her."

Dean blushed at what Caleb was saying, "some." He admitted.

"Look Kid, I don't need to know the details, but you keep that in mind. If you're serious about wanting to be with Jo, if she says yes and Bobby gives you the okay then you need to remember to not rush her and be ready to have to take things slow…you hear me? You let Jo set the pace."

"Yes Sir," Dean said quickly.

"Good…now why don't we get back to work." Caleb said as he stood up and put a reassuring hand on Dean's shoulder.

That was definitely not a pleasant conversation, but Caleb thought it had gone as well as could be expected. He groaned to himself as he realized that he had more uncomfortable conversations in his future with his own son. Damn and he thought hunting was bad.

TBC

TBC