A/N: I meant to mentiont this before, but never got a chance to... if you guys have fanfiction saved on your PC that you haven't uploaded, upload it or put it on a disk or something. As I've said, I wrote this story very out of order, so I had a lot written down that wasn't online. My computer has crashed about 3 times already, and I'm so glad I uploaded the story. Seriously, it can happen at any time, when you least expect it. Upload your stories.

This part was written way long ago, and it mentions plotlines that were basically dispelled by the season finale. So just go along with the plot holes, pretend something else happened to split Sam and Dean from their dad, okay?

Spuffyshipper: Yes! Journey does rule! lol. Also, thanks for telling me that I managed to change your mind. Makes me think, "Hmm, maybe this is good." lol.

NORCALchick: I'm glad you like the songs, even if it is just some of them. Basically every one I use is on my iPod, and I always get moments where I'm just like, 'that's gotta go in a fanfiction.' lol.

VisionGurl: Yeah, I know it's sad, but they have to look for the demon, you know.

vincesbabe: I'm glad you thought it was 'very emotional.' There was basically a whole scene that I added really last minute-ish, and I wasn't sure if it was going to work out or not. I'm glad someone thought it did!

smlvlstrgte5790: You know, I actually don't recall someone really commenting on Dean and Angie working well together before. So, thanks!

puplover77: At first I was actually going to do that with the story. But then I thought it would be too much like Forrest Gump, the scene where he sees Jenny again and she tells him 'I named him Forrest, after his daddy'... yeah you probably know what I'm talking about.

CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO - UNEXPECTED REUNION

"Okay, so if we drive straight through tonight, we should be able to hit Washington by morning," Sam said. Dean stared down at his plate, pushing the questionable diner food around with his fork. "Dean, are you even listening to me?"

"Huh?" Dean asked, finally looking up.

"I'm talking about our next job," Sam explained.

"Where is it?"

Sam just stared at him. "Wow, it's a good thing I've been driving most of the way."

"Sorry, Sam. It's just-"

"I know," Sam finished for his brother.

Suddenly, a voice from the nearby bar made both of them turn their heads. "No, I'm just gonna have a cup of coffee," it said.

"Dad?" Sam asked in disbelief.

John Winchester turned around to face his sons. "Hello, boys," he said after a pause.

"Dad, where have you been?" Dean asked, getting up from the booth. "We've been worried."

"I know, Dean. I wanted to call you so knew what was going on, but it was too dangerous. Trust me, I didn't want you two to risk your lives by getting involved in this."

"We agreed that until this thing is killed, we can't see each other," Sam reminded. "Now that you're here, does that mean…"

"No," John interrupted. "It's not over. I managed to hold it off for a little while, but nothing more. We're not supposed to meet up yet. This is all just chance."

"Well then, when were we planning on meeting up, dad?" Dean asked. "Or were you just going to get yourself killed out there without giving us the chance to help you? If you found it, then we should face it together."

"Dean, I already told you, this is for your own good," John said strictly. "Once I'm done with this coffee, I'm gonna leave. And I don't want you boys following me."

Both brothers doubted that they were going to get their father to change his mind, so they just stood there silently.

"Well… you could at least sit down and talk for a while… right? Is that safe?" Sam asked.

John paused. "I guess so."

He joined his sons in their booth, where he and Sam immediately launched into conversation. Dean talked at first, too, but soon he returned to looking down and being absent-minded.

"Are you okay, Dean?" John Winchester paused to ask.

"Yeah, dad. I'm fine," Dean mumbled.

A/N: There are only a few chapters left! Review!