The story takes place right after the season 10 finale, after Dean killed Death, the Mark of Cain was removed and Darkness was released into the world. I mentioned before, new characters will be added and thrown in the story and I will bring back several former characters from the show in the upcoming future.
Chapter 75 Going On A Trip
Early next morning, Dean and Sam got up out of bed both had a good night sleep getting over their slight discomfort of having to share the same bed. Feeling a bit sweaty, they both decided to take turns washing up a little in the bathroom sink, mainly their face and arms and underarms and Sam headed to the bathroom first running into Gwen who was also up in her bathrobe covering her nightgown and was also on her way to the upstairs bathroom. They both looked at each other awkwardly then Sam allowed Gwen to go in and wash up first and she accepted gracefully, so he headed back to the guest room with Dean still feeling a bit awkward about his running into her although he didn't understand why since they both adults where dressed modest. After about ten minutes, Gwen knocked on the door and told Sam he could use the bathroom now. When Sam opened the door he half expected to see her wrapped in a towel but she was now still wearing a bathrobe over her towel. Sam then went to use the bathroom to wash up for about ten minutes, then returned to the room and change another shirt. Then Dean went to wash up only to run into Ava who was now also in a bathrobe covering her nightgown and was too heading for the bathroom. Just like with Sam and Gwen, they were both awkward around each other and Dean let her use the bathroom first to take her shower which took fifteen minutes and before she knocked on the door to let him know he can use the bathroom now.
After washing up for briefly in the sink Dean returned to change into another shirt he and Sam both just shook their heads over their run-ins with the women and even have a good laugh about it. Afterwards, Sam and Dean were both dressed and headed downstairs where they were greeted by Madame Bess who was already up and dressed and making pancakes and sausages for breakfast followed by orange juice in the kitchen and she had the dining room set for everybody.
"Well, you two are the first ones down here just in time for breakfast, I've already set you plates and in a few minutes I'll serve all of you we just have to wait for the girls now" she said.
"Wow, breakfast really does look great ma'am" said Dean pleased to have a nice home-cooked meal since which they hadn't have since leaving Jody's place.
"Yes, I just knew you would all love it, I do say it's not surprising you two are down here first, hate to say it but men simply don't take too long to get ready, with us women it could be almost forever, I mean that granddaughter of mine will take almost all morning to find something suitable to wear especially when we have guests' she said smirking a bit making Sam feel a bit awkward again.
"Yeah, we guys are simple like that" said Dean still thinking about that breakfast.
About five minutes later, Madame Bess was finished with the breakfast and Sam and Dean both helped with the food with Dean carrying the plate full of pancakes and Sam carrying the plate full of sausages. Then Madame Bess served the food while Dean and Sam sat down despite offering to help her with the food but she insisted on doing it herself. Each plate had two pancakes and two sausages and each a glass full of orange juice next to the plate. Dean and Sam could hardly wait to dig in but Madame Bess wanted to wait for the women to come down. They didn't have to wait long since Ava came downstairs into the dining room wearing blue jeans and a light blue sweat shirt with her hair pinned up in a little bun wearing no makeup not even lipstick but she still looked pretty, so Dean thought.
"Hey morning everybody" she said as greeted the three who were all sitting down now.
"Good morning dear, hope you slept well" said Madame Bess.
"I did and I must say breakfast looks great, I haven't had a nice home-cooked meal in a while now" she said as both Sam and Dean just slightly grinned.
"Well then I'm glad to please just sit down her now honey and now we just have to wait for that granddaughter of mine if she finally makes it to join us for this nice breakfast" said Madame Bess.
Ava soon sat down next to Dean and a couple minutes later Gwen finally came down. She was wearing a blue skirt slightly above the knees and a simple long-sleeve yellow blouse, small ear rings and lipstick. Sam eyes lit up at the sight of her as she looked so lovely in the morning.
"Well, it's nice you finally made it down here honey, now we can all finally have our breakfast" said Madame Bess.
"Yes, good morning everybody, I hope I didn't keep you all too long" said Gwen.
"No, not at all, we haven't been here too long anyway" said Sam quickly.
"Come sit down dear we're having pancakes" said Madame Bess.
"Great" said Gwen and quickly sat down next to Sam as the two exchanged quick glances smiling at each other.
Then everybody was served breakfast and Dean and Sam just ate away enjoying their nice home-cooked breakfast. After everyone was finished eating, they all offered to help Madame Bess to clear the table and put the dishes in the sink. Madame Bess took some leftovers to Rowena who was still down in the basement chained up. Sam and Dean also went down to check on her one last time before the trip and she was just as sarcastic as usual with her wisecracking and snide comments and obvious frustration of being chained up. Then when it was getting close to 9 am, Dean and Ava prepared for their long trip and said their goodbyes everyone else.
"Well, it has been a while we haven't gone on a mission together, I really wish I was going with you" said Sam to Dean at the front door as Dean was heading out with Ava.
"I know but you know why it has to be this way" said Dean.
"I know, just take care the two of you" said Sam.
"Don't worry, I'll look after your brother here" said Ava as Dean just grinned.
"Yeah, I feel safe in her hands" said Dean kind of teasingly.
Then he turned to Sam again more seriously.
"You just take care of yourself and take care of the women here and watch out for our little guest downstairs" he told Sam.
"Okay" said Sam.
"Hey, don't worry, we will take care of each other" said Madame Bess who was also in the hallway with Gwen to see the two off.
"I'm sure ma'am" said Dean.
"Just come back in one piece" said Madame Bess in a motherly tone.
"We will, goodbye you all" said Ava.
"Yeah bye for now" Dean added.
After their goodbyes, both Dean and Ava headed out the door as Sam and the others watched. The two headed to the garage which Madame Bess had already opened revealing Ava's van. Dean had already moved the Impala so it wouldn't block the van. Ava headed towards the driver's side as she insisted she was driving on this trip since it's her van and Dean just agreed. He did follow her to the driver's side and opened the van door for her.
"Uh such a gentleman" she said in a slightly sarcastic tone.
"Well I aim to please" said Dean.
Then he went to the passenger's side and hopped in. Within moments, the van drove out of the garage and soon drove off and was out of sight. After they were gone, Madame Bess went the garage to close it and entered the house again this time through the door in the garage. Then she greeted Sam and Gwen in the living room.
"Oh I do hope they will be alright" she said with a bit of worry.
"Don't worry, ma'am, they'll be okay, Dean always pulls through, trust me I know and Ava is quite capable herself" said Sam who was also trying to reassure himself.
"Yes, I know" said Madame Bess.
"The only thing I'm worried about is that witch in our basement" said Gwen.
"Yes, that reminds me, I have to go downstairs to collect the dishes since I'm sure she's finished eating by now" said Madame Bess.
"Well, I'll go down with you" said Sam.
Madame Bess lightly shook her head. "That's okay dear, I think it's safe for me to go down alone" she told him.
"No, I insist, I'm not taking in chances with her in letting you go down alone, please I'll come with you" said Sam.
Madame Bess just smiled kind of flattered of Sam's concern.
"That is so sweet of you dear" she told him.
"Well, I promised Dean that I will look out for the two of you with Rowena under the roof and I'm taking that real seriously" he said.
"It's so nice having such a protective man in the house, I mean it's been such a long time since…." Madame Bess quickly stopped and paused for a couple for seconds.
"I know since granddad was alive," Gwen finished.
"Well when you put it that way yes" Madame Bess.
"Well then I'm honored to be the first in a long time" said Sam as Madame Bess just smiled in a motherly way.
Next, Madame Bess headed down the basement with Sam trailing close behind. They met with Rowena who had finished up their breakfast and Madame Bess just came in to collect the dishes as Rowena tried to goad her into a conversation. Madame Bess didn't pay Rowena any mind and didn't say very much to her while Sam just warned her to back off and focus on performing the spell once they get all the ingredients. After that was all done and Madame Bess had put the dishes in the sink, the three of them discussed their next step.
"You and Gwen can collect the dirt and find any matches for a fire, while I go out and fetch the sea water" said Sam.
Yesterday they had already discussed going to the nearest beach which is in Minneapolis and Sam wanted to head over there right then.
"Wait Sam I want to come with you" said Gwen.
Sam was a bit taken off guard with this. "Come with me?" he asked.
"Yes, I want to help since I didn't get to do much help yesterday" she said.
"Dear, I'm quite sure Sam can handle this task himself" said Madame Bess.
"I know but I just want to get out of the house and make myself useful, I didn't get to do much of anything yesterday" said Gwen.
"I don't know maybe you should remain here with your grandmother I can do this on my own" said Sam as he didn't know what else he could say.
"Please Sam, there isn't much to do here anyway since grandma closed up the shop temporary and I can do some of the chores after we get back, I just really want to get out the house and be useful for something and I can help besides I know where this beach is since I've been there before and can help you with the directions, please Sam let me come with you" Gwen pleaded.
Sam just stared at Madame Bess who didn't look too happy about this idea then back at Gwen just looked at him real hopeful, praying he'll agree. Finally he just said the first the thing that came out of his mouth.
"Okay, sure you can help me" she said.
"Oh thanks" said Gwen looking so thrilled that she can come along on this mission while Madame Bess just stared looking quite cynical about all this.
Sam knew Madame Bess wasn't too pleased about Gwen going along with him but he had to admit to himself he was up for the company and liked having Gwen around even though he didn't really need her help with the task and as for the directions he already checked that out on a map on his laptop and wrote down the routes to take.
"Well, if you insist to go along Gwen, I just hope you two don't stay away too long" said Madame Bess still with a not too pleased look on her face.
"We won't ma'am I promise to have her back in no time" said Sam although that statement made him feel awkward like he was taking a girl out on date as was reassuring her parents.
Madame Bess skeptical expression didn't change. Sometime later when Sam was out of the room to prepare for their little mission, Madame Bess took the time to speak to Gwen.
"Gwen, I'm not sure about all of this, you going along with Sam" she told her.
"Why not grandma it's no big deal" said Gwen.
"You know Gwen, I like those guys quite a lot but when you called them to come over here about that witch I knew something like this would happen just like when we were trapped in that alternate world" said Madame Bess.
"What grandma, me and Sam spending time together?" said Gwen a bit frustrated.
"Yes, as a matter of fact, you know what this could lead to and like I said then I don't want you getting your hopes up that whatever happens between two of you will lead to anything but more heartache for you honey" said Madame Bess with concern.
"Grandma it's not like I'm expecting me and Sam get married, I just like being around him, I hadn't had that in while it was so great back in that world and when I saw him again, I remembered I great it was I just want to enjoy while he's here" Gwen told her.
"Okay Gwen, but I have to warn you don't expect for anything to come of out all of this, and I know you well, you tend to let give your heart away maybe more than you planned but just remember this thing with him will not last. Sooner or later after all this thing with Darkness is taken care of, those boys will leave again going back to their lives and you may not see them again." said Madame Bess cautiously.
Gwen just had bit of a sad expression on her face knowing deep down her grandmother was right.
"I know grandma, but I can at least enjoy while it does" she said.
Sam then came back in the room with a square shaped plastic bowl with a lid on top.
"Okay, I'm ready to get going now" he told the women.
"Okay" said Gwen.
In no time they both headed towards the front door.
"Well good luck you two and be back soon" said Madame Bess now trying to act happy.
"We will grandma" said Gwen.
"You take care and ma'am and remember don't go down the basement to confront Rowena while we're gone okay" said Sam.
"Don't you worry I'll be alright bye now" she said.
Sam and Gwen waved to her and they headed out the door and went to the car as Madame Bess just watched at the door. Sam walked Gwen over to the passenger side of the Impala and opened the door which was unlocked for her as she thanked him and got in. Then he went over to the driver side, unlocked the door with the car key and got in and within moments the car drove off. Madame Bess continued to look on until the car was out of sight and when she closed the door she still had a thought about Gwen and Sam.
No matter what her granddaughter told her she knew what Gwen's feelings for Sam was and it was deeper than she was willing to admit and maybe worse is Sam's feelings for Gwen might be deeper than he's willing to acknowledge. This thing that is going on between them will lead to nothing but heartbreak for both of them in the end when they realized it won't last forever. Madame Bess wish she could shield her granddaughter from this grief but she knows that she doesn't have any abilities to prevent her granddaughter for falling in love not even she with her psychic abilities nor can she stop her from getting her heart broke only Gwen can stop that and it doesn't look like Gwen will make that decision.
Madame Bess just walked inside her house and only praying best and remembering what Gwen told her of enjoying it while it lasts with Sam she said to herself, "Oh honey, I do hope you get to enjoy while before it ends forever and I hope you can just pick up the pieces when it does".
Then she just headed into the kitchen to clean up.