Chapter 18
"Ok, everyone better hit the head before we leave; we're not stopping in thirty minutes so someone can pee." Dean commanded giving the kids a stern look, but to stop on Sam.
"Don't look at me." he fussed dropping his bag with the others at the door.
"Es you got juice and snacks for the kids?"
"Yes and waters, jerky and power bars for the big kids." she added sitting an insulated bag with the others.
"One more thing, Castiel, you need to lose the trench coat and suit while we're gone."
"I don't understand?" he asked innocently looking down at his clothes and fingering his trench coat possessively.
"We want to blend in, not stand out. People on vacation don't wear suits and trench coat; I had Esmee pick you up some things." Dean explained handing his a stack of clothes. "Now go change."
Castiel looked at the clothes Dean had given him and back up.
"You can go use my bedroom." Sam offered.
"Thank you." he replied walking toward Sam's room to change.
"Help me carry the bags to the van."
"Ok guys, lets get strapped in so we can get going. Alfie can you take Mary?"
"Yes Esmee."
Dean and Sam carried the bags to the back of the van and began to pack it. Dean placed them in back and waited for Sam to bring the others. He looked up as Cas walked out of the house in jeans, tee-shirt, long sleeved cotton shirt and a light jacket.
"Why Castiel, you look one of the guys." Esmee complemented him.
"I feel naked." he pouted running a hand over his shirt.
"Much better, is that every thing?"
"Yeah this is it."
"Ok Sam, shotgun, Alfie in back with Chance and Ty, Es, you and Cas get the middle with Mary."
"Man, you've got this all planned out." Sam commented taking his seat in front.
"Of course. Ok everyone buckled up and ready to go?"
"Yes!" a chorus of voices yelled as Dean pulled out of the driveway and headed out of town.
"Still not telling us where we're going?"
"Nope, you'll just have to wait and see."
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"Momma, are we stopping soon?" Chance asked from the back a little panic in his voice.
"Dee, I think we need a pit stop."
"Alright, we'll go ahead and fill up."
"How much farther?"
"Couple more hours or so. Everyone out, stretch, pit stop, whatever, you got fifteen minutes."
"Sam can you take the boys and I'll change Mary."
"Sure come on guys, let's go use the restroom." Sam said grabbing a hand of each boy and heading inside.
Castiel and Alfie got out and walked around checking out their surroundings. Castiel kept pulling at his clothes missing his trench coat.
"You ok there Cas, you seem nervous." Dean called over to him as he watched the two angels at the side of the car.
"I'm fine."
"Good how 'bout finish pumping the gas so I can head inside. It'll click off when it's full, just pump a little more in and put the cap back on."
"I can do that."
"Don't get any on you or you'll be walking." Dean cautioned walking away.
"He does realize we don't need to walk right?" Alfie asked.
"I think that's a figure of speech, sometimes it's hard to tell though." Castiel said watching the pump click off the gas amount. A couple minutes later, the pump clicked off and Castiel added more twice before taking it out and hanging it up. He twisted the cap back on and closed the cover.
"Here Castiel, wipe your hands so they don't smell like gas." Esmee offered handing him a wipe. "Everyone else will be out in a minute."
"Alright."
"Come on, play times over, get a move on." Dean called to the others in the store.
Sam followed him out with Chance and Tyler close behind. They headed toward the van and climbed in.
"Is everyone good to go?"
"Yes."
"Can we have some music?" Chance called to Dean.
"I've been playing music."
"Our music, Uncle Hammy plays it for us."
"He means his cd." Sam explained holding up the cd and slipping it in the player. Children's music began to play from the speakers causing Dean to frown and Sam to shrug at him. The boys began to sing along with the song clapping in the right places. Dean grumbled under his breath, but let the music continue to play.
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The van was quiet now that the three kids were asleep. Esmee listened to the soft music playing now on the radio and let her eyes slowly close several times before letting them remain close. The rocking of the van lulled her deeper into sleep.
Sam watched the scenery change the farther they got from Sioux Falls. He still didn't know where Dean was heading and wondered how he knew there was even anything around to see. He read the next sign they passed and his eyes got wide. Looking over at his brother, he saw a smirk on his face knowing he had seen the sign.
The van slowed as Dean pulled into Red Wolf Lodge, a family resort for the entire family. He parked at the office and shut the van off.
"Hey wake up, we're here. Come on Es, Sam, you two stay with the kids." Dean told the angels.
Esmee stretched as she got out of the van and looked around admiring the place.
"Come on, let's get checked in."
Dean, Sam and Esmee walked into the office and to the front desk. A middle aged man was helping a couple and they waited behind them.
"Dean Winchester!" he cried coming around the desk holding out his hand and slapping him on the shoulder.
"Dan, good to see you again." Dean replied shaking his hand, leaving Esmee and Sam looking at each other with a puzzled look. They had no idea who this man was, but he seemed to know Dean.
"Dan this is my wife, Esmee and this is..."
"You have to be Sam; it's nice to finally meet you. Your Daddy talked about you a lot. He was really proud of both his sons."
"You knew our Dad?"
"Yes, Dean and John helped me with a little spirit problem when I bought this place. If it wasn't for them, I wouldn't have been able to get it open on time. They saved my life long dream here. How is your Dad?"
"He passed away a while back." Dean said quietly still not liking to talk about it.
"I'm so sorry to hear that, he was a good man." Dan said shaking his head. "I'm glad you called me, I've got you in one of our better cabins, three bedrooms with a crib." he said looking around.
"They're in the van with our cousins, asleep." Dean answered. "Two boys and a little girl."
"I want you to meet my daughter, Mia can you come over here, there's someone I want you to meet."
"Sure Dad." a tall, dark haired, very attractive woman replied.
"Mia, this is Dean and his wife Esmee and his brother Sam. Remember, I told you about the help the Winchester's gave us when we were opening. They were to ones who got rid of the unwanted guests."
"Yes, it's a pleasure to meet you." she said shaking Dean and Esmee's hands. She paused as she held her hand out to Sam, smiling sweetly to him.
"Hi." Sam said taking her hand and shaking it holding it longer than needed. Sam was enthralled with her. She was gorgeous, with beautiful hazel eyes that sparkled with life. Her smile was contagious and he smiled back at her.
"Hi." she answered softly.
Dean cleared his throat and snickered until Esmee elbowed him in the ribs. Sam and Mia both blushed realizing they had become the center of attention.
"Here let me get you a couple of keys for the cabin and you can get settled in." Dan smiled breaking the awkward moment.
"Thanks, how much do I owe you?"
"Not a penny, after what you helped me through, this is the least I can do to repay you." he said handing Dean two keys.
"If you see a tall, muscular guy walking around, looks a lot like his sister that would be my son Tucker. I'll let him know you're here. If you need anything just call the front desk or ask one of us."
"Maybe I'll see you around." Sam commented to Mia.
"I hope so."
"Come on Sammy, let's get unpacked and settled in. You can flirt later."
Sam gave Dean his best bitch face and followed them back to the van, glancing back to see her still watching him. He turned around in time to stop himself from running into the door causing his brother to chuckle loudly.
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"Come on guys, we're here." Esmee told the boys waking them up.
They yawned and slipped out of their booster seats, looking around at the surroundings. Their eyes got wide when they saw the huge playground and beyond that a large swimming pool.
"Can we go down there? Please!"
"Only if the angels go with you."
"Come on Cas, Alfie." Chance said pulling them toward the playground.
"Watch them guys."
"We will."
Dean and Sam grabbed bags and hauled them inside the spacious cabin. All three of them stopped in the entryway and looked around. There was a large living room and behind that they could see a kitchen and dining area. Off to one side was a large bedroom and on the opposite side was a hall that lead to two more bedrooms and a full bath.
"Babe, you did good." Esmee exclaimed giving him a hug and kiss.
"I know." he nodded kissing her head. "That one is ours and whichever one doesn't have a crib is your's."
"Thanks, I'll take the kids bags and drop them off."
"Sam would you mind checking on the kids and the angels?" Esmee asked as Sam came back into the room.
"Sure, I'll be back in a minute." he replied heading out the door.
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"We have a hot tub all to ourselves." Dean cried opening the sliding door to a large deck.
"Wow, this bedroom is amazing! And it has a king size bed." she called dropping her bags and falling back on the bed.
"They've got a nice restaurant we can have dinner tonight at and pick up some food for here later."
"I think I'm in Heaven."
"Don't get too comfortable yet, we need to get the kids settled in."
"I know!" she sighed letting him pull her up and lead her back to the living room.
Both looked up when Sam sloshed through the door soaked to the skin. He was wiping his face with a towel trying to brush his wet hair out of his face.
"Dude, couldn't you wait until you put swim trunks on before enjoying the pool?" Dean said as serious as he could.
"Ha Ha, very funny." he grunted.
"Sammy what happened?"
"I fell in the pool." he whined giving Esmee his best wet puppy dog expression.
"You poor baby, come on, you need to get out of those wet clothes. Why don't you take a quick shower and get on some dry clothes?" she babied leading him toward the bedroom.
Sam gave Dean a quick look and stuck out his tongue at him before letting Esmee push him into his bedroom.
"So, I'm going to find the kids and angels." Esmee told Dean heading out the door. "Be sure no one else falls in the pool."
"Ok, I'll get the rest of van unpacked."
"Be right back with the crew."
A/N: Thank you for all who are reading this story. Please review. NC