Sam tried his best not to look up when Dean walked in the room, but he failed. Dean glared at him, but he continued his slow walk into the kitchen. Sam was sitting at the kitchen table and no matter how much Dean had improved in the last few days he still couldn't shake the overprotectiveness he felt over his big brother.

Dean sat across from him at the table with two bowls of cereal. He slid the second bowl across the table and Sam gratefully pulled it the rest of the way over. Dean had healed a lot faster than Sam had expected and he knew it was due to Alec's enhanced blood. If it hadn't been for Alec, Dean would be dead.

Alec walked into the room a moment later; his hair was still damp from the recent shower he had taken. "What's for breakfast?" Alec asked as he sat in the chair between Sam and Dean. He was mostly back to normal, but he slept more then he usually did and he sometimes lost his balance and tried to cover it up. Bobby continued to keep an eye on Alec and all of them were just taking it easy.

Dean gestured to his bowl of cereal and Alec scrunched his nose in distaste. "What, now you don't like cereal?" Dean asked with a smile.

"I'd just prefer eggs and bacon," Alec replied. He got up and messed around in the kitchen while Sam and Dean watched him with curiosity. It wasn't long before the delicious smell of bacon filled the air and Sam's mouth watered.

"I didn't know you could cook," Dean said in surprise.

Alec shrugged and turned around, "I picked up a few things when I lived in Seattle…There's enough for everyone if you're not too full from your yummy cereal."

"Awesome. I knew there was a reason we kept you around," Dean said with a smile as he pushed his cereal away from him.

"What smells so good?" Bobby called out as he walked in from outside.

"Alec's cooking breakfast," Sam called back.

Bobby chuckled, "Shoulda known…is there anything you can't do?"

Alec thought for a second, "Not that I can think of…"

Bobby laughed but then sobered, "I'd love to stay, but I've gotta help an old friend on a hunt. The guy that owns this place said you boys can stay here as long as you want, so there's no rush on the road to recovery." Bobby looked at Dean and then Alec as he said this last part.

Sam stood up and shook Bobby's hand, "Thanks for everything Bobby."

Bobby shrugged and then pulled Sam in for a hug and then he did the same for Dean. He turned to Alec last who Sam was surprised to see looked kind of sad to see Bobby go.

Bobby walked towards Alec and handed him what looked like a book. "I bookmarked where we left off, but I want you to have this…"

Alec slowly took the book and said, "Thanks Bobby."

"C'mere," Bobby grumbled as he pulled Alec into a hug. "You take care of yourself, you hear?" Alec nodded and Bobby continued, "And keep an eye on those two…they're lucky to have ya."

"You're goin' soft on us," Alec said after a moment. "You take care of yourself too, alright?"

"I will," Bobby started walking towards the door and said over his shoulder, "Call me if ya need something."

It was quiet in the cabin after Bobby left and Dean was secretly glad to have this break away from their job. He was still sore and tired, but he was trying to cover it up so Sam would stop worrying. It wasn't working though, because Sam was keeping a close eye on him.

Sam and Alec were both in the living room when Dean got out of the shower. The TV was on, but Dean was surprised to see that Alec wasn't actually watching it. He knew Alec loved watching TV; he watched it constantly in every motel they stayed in. Instead, Alec was lounging in one of the arm chairs reading whatever it was that Bobby gave him.

Sam looked up at him as soon as he walked in the room and then immediately looked back down. Dean knew that he was trying to tone down the worrying, but it wasn't working so well.

Dean was itching to go somewhere or do something. He liked that they weren't on a job, but he didn't like just sitting around. But Sam had him and Alec on lockdown; if he wanted to do something he'd have to convince Sam first.

He caught Sam's eye and tilted his head toward the back of the cabin. Sam cocked his head to the side in confusion, but got up and followed Dean. Alec looked up briefly to see what was going on, but then he went back to reading.

Dean went to the very back of the cabin and then went out the back door. He didn't know if they were far enough out so Alec couldn't hear, he just hoped Alec was too into his book to pay attention.

"Dean what's going on? Why don't you want Alec to hear us?" Sam asked once they were both outside.

"Sam, me and Alec need some fresh air," Dean said slowly.

Sam looked around in confusion, "There's tons of fresh air here…"

"We need to go for a ride…I've got to talk to him about a few things…" Sam just looked at him in confusion so he continued. "I'm just making sure you're cool with us leaving for a little bit…You won't freak out or something since you're still worried."

Sam's mouth opened slightly in realization, "I'm fine with it as long as you don't stop at some bar." Dean started to protest but Sam cut him off, "Don't give me that dean. I know you and Alec can find trouble anywhere you go. Those are the conditions, take them or leave them."

"Alright fine, we won't stop at any bars. We'll just go for a drive and come right back."

Dean grabbed his keys on the way back to the living room. Alec was still in his armchair so Dean tossed the keys so they landed on his lap. He looked up in surprise, but he didn't make any indication of moving.

"C'mon, we're going for a drive," Dean said as he shrugged into his jacket.

Alec looked at Sam, probably to see if he was ok with this, and Sam smiled and nodded. Alec stood up slowly, grabbed his jacket, and followed Dean out the door.

Alec started to toss the keys back to Dean but Dean spoke before he could, "You're driving, I'm sitting shotgun."

"Dean-"

"Alec, I know you're afraid to drive. If you don't know how then I'll teach you right now and I won't tell Sam. By the time I'm done, you'll be good enough to drive circles around those Nascar drivers."

"I know how to drive," Alec mumbled quietly.

"Then what is it? Every time I ask if you want to drive, you refuse…"

Alec hesitated in answering, "…Dean…I'm a screw-up. Everything I touch breaks and this is too important to you for me to even get near…"

Dean smiled a little, "Alec you're not a screw-up and I know you won't break her. You're probably a better driver than Sam anyway. I trust you with my life Alec and my life is Sam, you, and this car and you already saved me and Sam." Dean would find some way to convince Alec that he could be trusted.

Alec still hesitated, but then he started for the driver's door. Dean smiled and got in on the other side. Alec looked over at him and smiled as he started the car.

"Just take it easy with her," Dean said when he saw the look in Alec's eyes.

"Better hold on," Alec stated as he threw the car in gear and took off down the road.

The End

That's it for this story, I hope you all liked it! Thank you so much for all the reviews and for sticking with it. I am going to write another one in the family series, so if you liked this make sure you keep on the lookout!