No Exit
"Los Angeles, California" Dean said to Sam as they walked over to the Impala. They were visiting the Roadhouse so Kaylee wasn't with them. She was staying in the forest, hunting. It had been a few weeks since Sam and Dean had told Ellen and Jo about the children like Sam and ever since then they had periodically gone to visit them and do more research. Kaylee didn't mind because she used that time to visit Kane and work out what they were going to do about her demon power overload problem. So far, she had come up with nothing.
"What's in L.A.?" Sam asked Dean.
"A young girl's been kidnapped by an evil cult" Dean explained pulling out his keys.
"Yeah? The girl got a name?" Sam asked intrigued.
"Katie Holmes" Dean said making Sam laugh.
"That's funny and for you, so bitchy" Sam mocked before they were interrupted by a large crash in the Roadhouse and yelling from Ellen and Jo.
"Of course, on the other hand, cat fight" Dean said excitedly before the brothers went into the bar.
"I am your mother! I don't have to be reasonable!" Ellen shouted.
"You can't keep me here!" Jo screamed.
"Don't you bet on that, sweetie!" Ellen threatened.
"Are you gonna chain me up in the basement?" Jo asked as Dean and Sam walked into the bar.
"You've had worse ideas than that recently. You don't want to stay? Don't stay. Go back to school!" Ellen shouted as she knocked a chair of a table.
"I didn't belong there! I was a freak with a knife collection!" Jo shouted frustrated.
"Getting yourself killed on some dusty back road, that's where you belong?" Ellen asked before Jo looked passed her to see the brothers. Ellen slowly turned around and sighed.
"Guys, bad time" Ellen said simply.
"Yes, ma'am" Sam said slightly scared.
"We rarely drink before 10:00 anyway" Dean joked as the brothers went to leave.
"Wait. I want to know what they think about this" Jo said storming over.
"I don't care what they think!" Ellen snapped before a family wearing identically 'Nebraska is for lovers' yellow t-shirts walked in.
"Are you guys open?" The father asked confused.
"Yes!" Ellen shouted at the same time as Jo shouted "No!".
"We'll just check out the Arby's down the road" The family said before backing out. Jo turned around to face Ellen just as the phone started ringing. Ellen glared at Jo before walking over and picking it up. Jo took this moment to hand Dean and Sam a file.
"Three weeks ago, a young girl disappears from a Philadelphia apartment. Take it. It won't bite" Jo said as the brothers didn't grab the file.
"No, but your mom might" Dean said seriously before grabbing the folder.
"And this girl wasn't the first. Over the past 80 years,6 women have vanished… All from the same building, all young blondes. It only happens every decade or two, so cops never eyeball the pattern. So, we're either dealing with one very old serial killer…" Jo explained before Dean interrupted.
"Who put this together? Ash?" Dean asked and Jo smiled.
"I did it myself" Jo said proudly.
"I got to admit, we hit the road for a lot less" Sam said to Dean.
"Good. If you like the case so much, you take it" Ellen said hanging up the phone and walking over to them.
"Mom" Jo went to argue.
"Joanna Beth, this family has lost enough. I won't lose you, too. I just won't" Ellen said emotionally.
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Kaylee groaned slightly and opened her eyes to find Dean sleeping peacefully next to her, his arm was resting over her waist and his head was sitting gently in her neck, his breath was tickling her skin. She smiled fondly at Dean and rolled over so she was facing him and hugged him tightly. She kissed his forehead which woke up him because he was a light sleeper because of hunting.
"You okay, beautiful?" Dean mumbled, his voice husky from just waking up. Kaylee nodded and moved down so her face was in line with his bare chest. She hugged him tightly. She was going to savour every one of these moments because one day it would be gone and she had a feeling that day was going to happen sooner rather than later.
Kaylee woke up from her dream or memory to her phone ringing. It was Dean. Kane was sitting nearby leaning against a tree and tossed her the phone.
"What's up Dean?" Kaylee asked answering the phone, looking out into the forest which was where Kane and she had been meeting up lately.
"We got a job. Philadelphia" Dean said as Sam drove the Impala. Kaylee sighed and looked at Kane, who nodded understanding.
"I'll meet you there" Kaylee said simply before hanging up on him. Kaylee stood up and straightened out her clothes which were all ruffled and dirty from sleeping in the forest.
"I'll do some more research and see if I can find another demon for you to exorcise" Kane said and Kaylee nodded to him before kissing him on the cheek. He winked at her before disappearing in a blink of an eye. Kaylee put in her contacts and disappeared in a blink of an eye as well.
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"I feel kind of bad, snaking job's case" Sam muttered to Dean as they broke into the apartment from the most recent disappearance.
"Well, maybe she put together a good file, but could you see her out here working one of these things? I don't think so. You getting anything?" Dean asked as Sam pulled out the EMF radar.
"No, not yet" Sam said before looking at something in the light switch.
"What's that?" Sam asked confused as Dean walked over. Sam reached out and touched the black ooze that was coming out.
"Holy crap" Sam said shocked as Dean reached out and touched it as well.
"That's ectoplasm Well, Sam, I think I know what we're dealing with here. It's the stay-puff marshmallow man" Dean joked.
"Dean, I've only seen this stuff like twice. I mean, to make this stuff, you have to be one majorly pissed-off spirit" Sam explained.
"Let's find this bad ass before he snags any more girls" Dean said simply.
"Where's Kaylee?" Sam asked curiously as they left the apartment and walked down the hallway.
"She's coming. Who knows how far away she was when we called her" Dean said casually but inside he hated not knowing where she was going when they went to the Roadhouse. They heard voices up ahead and ducked out a view.
"Yeah, it's a great building. I fixed it up real nice. All the apartments come furnished, too" A man said.
"Yeah, I love the furnishings. It's so spacious, and the location is so convenient for me" A female said. Dean looked at Sam confused, they knew that voice. They stepped out of their hiding place to find Jo talking to the Landlord.
"What the hell are you doing here?" Dean demanded before Jo walked over to him and wrapped her arm around his waist.
"There you are, honey. This is my boyfriend, Dean, and his buddy Sam" Jo introduced shocking Dean, but he kept a straight face.
"Good to meet you. Quite a gal you got here" The Landlord said shaking Dean's hand.
"Yeah, she's a pistol!" Dean said through gritted teeth. Kaylee was supposed to coming and this was not going to end well because Jo thought Kaylee was dead. Also, the small problem of her being a werewolf.
"So, did you already check out the apartment? The one for rent" Jo asked Dean.
"Yeah. Yes. Loved it. Great flow" Dean said.
"How'd you get in?" The Landlord asked confused.
"It was open" Dean lied smoothly.
"Now, Ed, when did the last tenant move out?" Jo asked sweetly.
"Uh, about a month ago. Cut and run, too. Stiffed me for the rent" Ed explained annoyed.
"Well, her loss, our gain, because if Dean loves it, it's good enough for me" Jo said making Dean smile awkwardly.
"Oh, sweetie" Dean said annoyed.
"We'll take it" Jo said pulling out a bundle of money and handing it to Ed. After Ed left, they walked back down the hallway and into the apartment to find Kaylee sitting with her feet on the desk, sharpening her daggers. Dean took one look at Kaylee and paled because he knew she heard everything.
"Aww, if it isn't the happy couple" Kaylee mocked before winking at Sam.
'Hey Sammy" Kaylee said as Sam tried to cough to cover his laughter. Jo looked at Kaylee confused.
"Who the hell are you?" Jo demanded rudely and Kaylee grinned at Dean.
"Would like to do the introductions, or should I?" Kaylee asked Dean amused. Jo turned to Dean confused. Dean sighed and walked over to Kaylee.
"Jo, this is… Kaylee. Kaylee, this is Jo" Dean said reluctantly. Jo looked back at Kaylee wide-eyed.
"Kaylee?" Jo asked and Dean nodded.
"As in your girlfriend?" Jo asked and Kaylee nodded still grinning.
"Who… died?" Jo asked thoroughly confused. Kaylee planted her feet on the ground and placed the dagger on the table.
"Actually, I was just shot by daddy dearest and tossed of a cliff but, same thing really" Kaylee mocked, enjoying this way too much. Dean sighed and grabbed Kaylee's hand pulling her gently away from Sam and Jo.
"Was that necessary?" Dean whispered softly and Kaylee shrugged.
"I'm sorry, I heard her pretend to be your girlfriend and it… irritated me" Kaylee admitted because after using her powers on the demon a few weeks ago, she was back to her old self, along with all the feelings that came with it. Dean kissed her on the forehead as his way of an apology.
"Do you want me to go?" Kaylee asked softly and Dean pulled back but as still rubbing her upper arms in comfort.
"No, we found ectoplasm. We got one seriously pissed of spirit on our hands. So, we need the best. You" Dean admitted and Kaylee nodded before looking over to see Jo looking at her suspiously.
"And Jo?" Kaylee asked, silently asking what about the risk of her discovering what Kaylee was. Dean sighed.
"We'll get through. You hid yourself from me for years. This is just one hunt" Dean said encouragingly before they walked back over to Jo and Sam.
"Does your mother even know you're here?" Dean asked Jo, annoyed while Kaylee went and joined Sam on the lounge as he cleaned out his weapons.
"I told her I was going to Vegas" Jo explained and Dean scoffed.
'You think she's gonna buy that?" Dean asked.
"I'm not an idiot. I got Ash to lay a credit-Card trail all the way to the casinos" Jo explained and Kaylee was slightly impressed.
"You shouldn't lie to your mom. You shouldn't be here, either" Dean said pulling out his gun to clean it. Jo glared at him and then at Sam. She looked at Kaylee, who was watching her with amusement.
"Well, I am, so untwist your boxers and deal with it" Jo said making Kaylee chuckle.
"Where'd you get all that money from, anyways?" Sam asked curiously.
"Working at the roadhouse" Jo explained and Dean scoffed.
"Hunters don't tip that well" Dean argued.
"They aren't that good at poker, either" Jo retorted making Kaylee laugh when Dean's phone rang.
"Yeah?" Dean answered, not bothering to check the I.D
"Is she with you?" Ellen asked and Kaylee hid her smirk.
"Oh, hi, Ellen" Dean said looking at Jo.
"She left a note she's in Vegas. I don't believe it for a second" Ellen explained as Jo walked over and they had a whispered fight while Sam and Kaylee watched.
"Dean?" Ellen asked when he didn't reply.
"I haven't seen her" Dean lied against his better judgement.
"You sure about that?" Ellen asked
"Yeah, I'm sure" Dean lied again.
"Well, please, if she shows up, you'll drag her butt back here, won't you?" Ellen said making Kaylee smile. She might get along with this Ellen lady after all.
"Absolutely" Dean said firmly.
"Okay. Thanks, hon" Ellen said before hanging up. Dean glared at Jo who simply smiled in response.
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