Title: The Boys Went Down to Georgia
Author: Razorbackgal0225
Rating: PG-13--A little language, but that's all
Disclaimer: I don't own any of the characters, cars or situations from Supernatural, but I sure wish I did. Anything you don't recognize is mine.
Author's Note: A special thanks go out to Catasauqua and ArtemiScribbles, my faithful reviewers. I appreciate ya'll continuing to read. I know this is a fairly short update, but the next few chapters will be pretty action-packed, so this one sort of had to end quickly. I hope you can forgive me! Please review if you get a chance!
Katie forced herself to breathe evenly. She knew that if she appeared to by hyperventilating, Mr. Myers would probably notice something was wrong. Having to lie was bad enough, passing out would be even worse. She put on her most friendly and hopefully her most convincing smile. "Hi Mr. Myers, how are you?"
The man that got out of pickup truck was a few years shy of fifty, with graying black hair. Slightly portly, Mr. Myers had the face of a genial middle-aged man, especially since he smiled back at Katie when he saw her. "Hello there," he said, his voice was soft and lilting. "Can I help you?"
Katie swallowed. Throwing one more prayer up to the heavens, she began the cover story she had fabricated in the minute she had been given to prepare. "We met at one of the Chamber of Commerce meetings, right after you moved here. I'm Kaitlin Matthews."
A look of understanding dawned on his kind face. "You're the girl from the flower shop. You sent me the Welcome basket. That was awfully sweet of you," he continued to smile at her, causing Katie to feel even worse for the lie she was weaving.
"Yes, that's right, I own Matthews' Flowers." She was a little proud that he had remembered the basket, since she had designed them herself. "Also, I'm Lilly Prescott's aunt. She was here on a school trip last week."
Mr. Myers nodded in agreement. "Lilly, little girl about nine or so. Brown pigtails, front teeth missing, cute as a bug?" he asked.
"That's her," Katie answered, impressed with his memory. "I happened to be out driving around this afternoon and had a brainstorm." Out of the corner of her eye, she saw Sam and Dean approaching the two cars. "Actually, I was showing a couple of my friends from college around," she gestured towards the two men, making sure that Mr. Myers saw them. "And we drove by the sign on the highway."
Mr. Myers laughed. "Was this the best place you could come up with to show them? Surely there's something more interesting for three young people like you to see around here," he joked.
Katie giggled at his jest, hoping she didn't sound nervous. "Well, Lilly just raved about the good time she had here last week, and I got to thinking. We stopped and waited a few minutes, hoping you would come back, I hope you don't mind." When Myers shook his head, indicating he wasn't bothered, she continued. "Lilly's birthday is coming up next month, and I wondered if you did any party packages or anything like that. I think she and her friends' would really enjoy that."
Dean reached Katie and the man he guessed was Mr. Myers as she made this statement. He felt the overwhelming urge to hug her upon hearing her excuse for their presence on the farm. Not only had she not given way the real reason for their visit to the zoo, but she had also given a perfectly acceptable explanation. A birthday party for Lilly. As he and Sam joined them, he nodded in greeting to Myers and saw that Sam smiled. No need to be unfriendly and raise more suspicions.
"Birthday party? Well, I can't say that I've ever hosted one of those here, but I'm sure we could throw something together. A few tables, some balloons, that sort of thing?" Mr. Myers suggested.
Katie was warming up the idea. "Her parents and I would supply the cake and snacks and all that. I know she had such a good time here, that I thought it would be the perfect place for her party."
Sam and Dean exchanged surprised looks as Katie and Myers continued discussing Lilly's birthday extravaganza. Sam was amazed by her quick thinking and good solution to their problem. If he didn't know better, he would think she had been doing this as long as they had. She had easily charmed Myers into believing her story. He saw the same thoughts were going through Dean's mind as well. Katie had done well.
The conversation between Katie and Myers ended as he gave her a business card and instructed her to contact him when she had more details. She assured him she would, as soon as Amanda and Alex returned home. "Thank you Mr. Myers, I really appreciate it," she said as she returned to the backseat of the Impala.
"Anytime, dearie. You just let me know about the party and we'll get something set up." He patted the roof of the car as Dean put it in drive to pull away.
Katie was quiet as they drove down the gravel road back to the highway. Sam wasn't sure what should be said, if congratulations were in order or not. She had certainly helped them out of tight situation, but he wasn't sure she would be glad of that. Once the tires hit blacktop, Dean broke the silence.
"Katie, I gotta say, you did a fantastic job back there," Dean proclaimed, a little pride evident in his voice. "When I said you needed to stall him, I had no idea you'd be so good at it."
At this statement, Katie snapped out of her trance. She leaned up between the front seats and slapped both of the boys on the arm, Dean first, then Sam. "Don't ever do that to me again! I had to lie to that perfectly nice man just to explain why we were there! I almost hard a heart attack!"
Dean reflexively rubbed the spot where Katie had struck him. "Hey, there's no need for violence. It wasn't that big of a deal. You weren't in any danger or anything."
"I don't care! I'll never be able to look him in eye again. And now we may have to have Lilly's birthday party there just so I don't feel guilty. This is just great. Stall him," Katie continued muttering under her breath as she sat back in the seat. She saw Sam's shoulders shaking with controlled laughter and started again. "Stop laughing, it's not funny! How are we supposed to throw a party at a petting zoo?"
At this, Sam couldn't contain his amusement any longer. He burst out laughing, so much so that he lost his breath. Dean soon joined him as Katie fumed. When Sam turned to face her and saw her furious expression, he explained. "I'm sorry, Katie, but it's pretty funny. You should have seen your face when Myers drove up," he started laughing again.
Hearing the men's laughter lessened her anger. She had to admit, it had been a ridiculous situation. And she was a little impressed with the story she had concocted.
"C'mon, Katie, you did a great job. You're a natural," Dean cajoled. He focused on her for a minute, throwing her a smile, before returning his attention to the road. "You gotta admit, it was a little bit of a rush, wasn't it?"
"No," Katie replied obstinately. The boys waited a moment, and then heard a quiet, "Okay, maybe a little." Then louder, "But that doesn't mean I want to do it again. Once was enough for me, thank you very much."
Dean's smirk was in full effect as he said, "I promise you, the next time we need a diversion at a petting zoo involving a birthday party, we won't call you."
"Oh shut up," was the last comment from the backseat. Sam and Dean grinned at each other, and Dean turned up the volume on the radio.
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In the fourth building on the petting zoo land, the only building Sam and Dean didn't have a chance to search, a shadowy figure watched the car drive away. The anger in the room was palpable, thick enough to be cut with a knife. That someone, those people, would have the gall to intrude on his property was something that couldn't be borne. Eyes followed the car, noting the make and model. This place was his and no one would take it away from him. No one. Something had to be done about the intruders.