The next morning, Madison was woken up by Brianna.
"Mommy, get up, we're gonna be late."
Madison had been so exhausted she slept right through her alarm. "Oh, I'm sorry baby, I over slept. I'll drive you to school."
By the time Madison had dropped off Brianna, she was exhausted again. She called sick into work and went home to sleep off this cold.
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She slept the entire day and when she woke up at three. Please Dean pick up Brianna.
No sooner had she thought that she heard Brianna burst through the door.
"Mommy!Mommy! You're home early today!" She screamed, running into Brianna's bedroom and pouncing on the bed. Brianna had seen her car in the driveway and was very excited about her Mommy being home. She was quickly followed by Dean, who looked worried.
"Hey Mad, what's up?"
"I'm ok, just trying to get over this chest cold thing," Madison sighed, hating to worry her family over a stupid chest cold.
"Ok, I'll stay again tonight to help out. Sam called; he's going out with Melissa tonight," Dean smiled at Madison and she smiled back.
"Bout Time!" Madison sighed, getting tired again.
"Mommy, can we watch Little Mermaid in your bed?" Brianna asked with her big blue puppy dog eyes.
"Well, how can I say no to that face. Go get it."
Once out of the room, Dean interrogated Madison again.
"Why don't you go back to the doctors'?" He asked.
"One, he's gonna tell me the same thing. Two, I can't afford it. I have Brianna's recital coming up and I need the money for her costume and all the accessories."
"I told you Sam and I could pay for that."
"No, Dean, it's fine. I promise if I'm not better in a few days, I'll go back. Ok?"
"Deal."
Brianna appeared back inside the room, DVD in hand, and snuggled up against her Mom. Madison didn't even make it through five minutes of the movie, slept through dinner and all night.
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Dean took care of Brianna for the night but was very concerned about his sister.
I'll make her ass go to the doctors, he thought. It wasn't like his sister to be in bed sleeping all day.
Even though Dean lived right next store, he slept on the couch, just in case they needed something.
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Dean groaned when his alarm clock went off the next morning. He crawled of the couch, checked on Madison and Brianna and made his way to his house. He happened to be leaving Madison's house when Sam's car pulled into his driveway.
You sly dog, Dean laughed in his head, watching Sam get out of the car. He gave Dean a shy smile and scurried into the house like a child how got his hand stuck in the cookie jar.
Dean was happy for his brother, he needed someone. Dean himself had had some on and off again relationships but no one worth settling down with. He had never been one to settle; besides he already had his hands full with two girls. Dean got ready and went to work.
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Sam took a quick shower, in the realization he might be late for work. He smiled as he thought of last night. Melissa was an amazing girl, and he loved spending time with her…among other things…which brought a bigger smile to his face.
He got dressed with Melissa still on his mind. He was always cautious of relationships because he still had a lot on his plate. But she seemed to understand his dedication to his family, because she was equally dedicated to her own.
He pulled into the parking lot with five minutes to spare and rushed into his classroom. His students filed in slowly, always waited until the last minute to get to class…trying to delay the inevitable. But this morning, on his desk sat a little note:
Sam,
I had a great night last night. Do you wanna grab dinner tonight? I know you have to read Charlotte's Web to Brianna, but maybe we could grab a bite to eat early?
Melissa
A love letter, Sam smiled. His students filed in and he started class.