A/N; Mentions of abuse, some may find it upsetting as it's a little more graphic than usual , but I promise it has a purpose. I just want to point out I have no clue how long it takes for a judge campaign to run so bear with here, I'm ashamed to say my limited knowledge comes from a 'fresh prince of bell air' re-run I watched a few weeks back. The shame..hangs head….Anyways…….. I just want to take this time to thank everyone who's left me a review I can't thank you all enough, I am so gob smacked at how popular this story is….wow…….anyway now on with the story.

Mary called her father the next day and asked him to postpone his visit until she had the boys settled down into a routine, they had just moved them into the house and needed stability before new comers where brought into the fold. Daniel hadn't been too happy but had said he would hold off until she called and said he could come and visit them then.

The boys seemed to be settling happily into their new life, Sammy was sleeping all the way through the night, they hadn't yet experienced one of Deans nightmares , the little boy hadn't spoken anymore of what things he'd had to go through at the hands of his so called family. He was nervous around strangers and had a great fear of fire or anything hot, they'd seen the little scars that where on his pale skin, some where burn marks that had come from cigarettes and cigars they could tell from the size and shape. Others where harder to work out. They had a copy of the medical evidence that had been presented at the boys case, it was full of pictures of bruises, brakes, cuts and the burns that John had worked out that came from cigarettes and the like. There was also speculation that the small boy had been beaten with a belt or similar weapon causing the thin scars on his back. With each line he read Johns anger grew, he was on a mission now, and he was going to do everything he could to find these people that had hurt and traumatised his boy and make them pay. Dearly.

He was still wetting the bed, and John would still have to coax the terrified boy from his cowering in the corner, it was one morning after this had happened that John asked his son about it,

" Dean, when you lived with Joe, did you have morning mistakes then ? " after Deans confession of the 'bad boy' place they both would chose their words carefully around the four year old. Bad was replaced with rude and John always referred to Deans bed wetting as morning mistakes.

Green sad eyes met his, the small boy nodded

" What would they do to you ? " he asked, at first it looked like he wasn't going to answer, then quietly Dean spoke,

" Mabel used to get real angry, she said I was a bad boy and that she hated me, she'd push my face in it "

" In what son ? " John didn't think he wanted to know really but he wanted to understand why he was so terrified

" In the wet, she said its what they did to dogs and she was going to make me sleep in the kennel outside. Then she'd put the sheet out and tell everyone what a disgusting little fucker I was. When Joe came home from his job she'd tell him and I'd have to go to the bad boy place where I'd get punished. He said if I didn't stop being a dirty little bastard he was going to cut my dick off " John gasped at the severity of it and Deans easy use of such bad language. No four year old should know words like that, but Dean used it as if it was everyday vocabulary, the little boy flinched when John went to stroke his face

" Hey " he said softly " No ones going to hurt you here, you're safe . You know they where the bad people son, not you or Sammy. They where very bad for what they did and said to you, and saying those rude words "

" Rude words ? " Dean asked his head cocked to the right in curiosity,

" Yeah son, some words that grown ups say are rude and shouldn't be said. Have you ever heard your mom or me say them ? " Dean thought hard, in his mind he'd been with the Winchesters a long time now, well a month to a four year old is a long time after all.

He'd never heard either John or Mary say any of the words that Joe and Mabel used, so he shook his head. John gave a reassuring smile with his hand resting on Deans head he stroked his cheek gently with his thumb

" That's cause they're rude son, and no one should say them "

" Do they go to the bad boy place if they do ? " he asked trembling slightly

" No, they don't go anywhere, but it makes me sad if they do say it. You understand ? " Dean thought hard and nodded " Besides , you're a good boy and an awesome big brother right ? " a smile tugged at Deans mouth,

" Damn straight " he said, John laughed and rubbed at the back of his neck

" Err, son, don't let your mom know I taught you that phrase okay ? She'd get real sad with me " Deans eyes widened to the size of dinner plates,

" Daddy is it a rude word ? " he asked as John lifted him into his arms and carried him down to the kitchen, John gave a sheepish grin

" Kinda, not as rude as some but your mom hates it when I say it "

" Okay daddy " Dean paused and put his small arms round John s neck " I love you daddy " he said quietly, if Johns hearing wasn't so good he wouldn't of caught the words, he hugged Dean back tightly and whispered in his ear

" I love you to son, now pizza for breakfast, then how about you help me in the garden ? ".

Mary was a little jealous of how close John was to Dean or rather the fact that Dean seemed to dote on John, copying his walk, trying to speak like he did choosing to wear jeans and shirts just like his daddy he would say. But she also found it incredibly cute to watch a small four year old strutting round trying to desperately copy his daddy's strong confident stride.

Mary was pouring herself and John some coffee at breakfast one morning when the boys had been there a few weeks ,

" Dean honey, you want some milk with your breakfast ? "

" Dude I'm 4!! " he stated holding up four fingers for emphasis " Big boys drink coffee, like daddy does " Mary stunned at being called dude spilt the still pouring coffee over the kitchen bench and her hand,

" Shit, ow that hurt "

" Mommy!! You said a rude word " Deans wide eyes took in Mary and she gave a small pained smile

" I know honey, I'm sorry, it just hurt that's all " she said as she ran her burnt hand under the cold water

" Is you allowed to say rude words when you hurts ? "

" No champ, your not allowed to say rude words ever, okay ? " John said smiling and ruffling the little boys hair " Now I'm going to have myself a glass of cold milk, you want some ? "

" Okay daddy " he said smiling, Mary pouted

" Hey you, how come your dad doesn't get a dude I'm 4 ? " Dean gave her a very pitying look

" Cause daddy doesn't ask silly questions "

" Oh really ? " she grinned stalking towards him, Dean made to jump off the chair but Mary grabbed him and began to tickle him,

" No mommy stop, stop " he giggled

" Never!! " cried Mary raising his bare belly to her lips and blowing raspberries on it, she laughed as the little boy chuckled, his face alight with glee. Sammy deciding this was all a game began clapping his tiny hands together to join in and then reaching up to Mary,

" Sammy now " Dean said breathlessly pointing to his brother, Mary smiled placing him gently back in the chair and reached for the giggling baby. Dean laughed as he watched his baby brother receive the same tickles he'd just had, all in all the Winchesters were settling well into family life.

Mary's father was getting impatient, it had been three months now and still no phone call from his daughter, if he didn't go and visit the family soon it wouldn't help him to get in office, reaching for his phone he made a decision and called his press agent, it was time the boys got to meet their grandfather.

When Daniels black limo pulled up in front of the Winchester house it was to find a small boy in the front yard sat on a blanket with a baby lay on his belly trying desperately to crawl. All the child seemed to be managing though was a rocking motion whilst he was on all fours, but he thought obviously thought this was something good as a large dimpled semi toothy grin was on his face.

" Wait here Albert, when I have been in the house for an hour call Derek and ask him to send the press here, understand ?

" Yes sir " the chauffer said. He exited the car and made his way to the house, the small blonde child was now watching him a look of suspicion on his face, Daniel waved a smile plastered on his face, Mary came out with a small tray with drinks on it, she was bare footed, wearing a long pale green skirt and white gypsy top. Her golden hair hanging loose, she saw Deans expression and looked up,

" Dad? What are you doing here ? " she asked, he came over to give her a hug but was stopped by a glare from the blonde haired child who had unconsciously placed himself in front of his mother and brother. Mary smiled down at him gently,

" Its okay baby, this is my daddy, he's come cause he wanted to meet you and your brother, right dad? "

" Of course, you must be Dean " he said putting out his well manicured hand, Dean looked at the hand then tentatively took it, gave it a very quick shake then stood by Mary hand wrapped in her skirt. She had Sammy perched on her hip, the baby was watching Daniel with large brown eyes,

" And I take it this little one is your brother Samuel " Mary nodded a large smile on her face

" Yeah but we call him Sammy, right Dean ? " Dean nodded never taking his eyes off the new arrival. He made him feel uneasy, Dean wasn't sure he liked this man who was his grandfather he wasn't like daddy's friend Mike who made him laugh by pulling silly faces and tickling him.

Mary put Sammy down on the blanket and sat down,

" We're just about to have some juice, care to join us ? " she asked, Daniel nodded and sat on the blanket Mary smiled, maybe her father had changed.

" He's very quiet isn't he ? " Daniel said gesturing to Dean who was now playing with Sam but keeping a watchful eye on this newcomer,

" Dean baby, why don't you go play in the sand with Sammy ? " Dean nodded and lifted his brother carrying him over to the sand pit that John had built for the boys, Mary waited until she was sure that the boys couldn't hear her,

" Deans always quiet around new people dad, he was severely abused by his natural parents and finds it very hard to trust, it make take a few visits before he talks to you "

" I see. Are you sure you and John are ready for this, if the child is that disturbed would it not be kinder to place him somewhere……special ? " Mary bristled

" No it would not. He's fine he just doesn't trust easy is all. There's nothing wrong with him and if that's your attitude I suggest you leave now " Daniel held up his hands in an act of surrender

" I'm sorry, I didn't mean to cause offence, I merely want the best for my only daughter " Mary's face softened,

" I know, but he's a good boy, John and I love them both so much "

" The boy looks like you Mary, and the baby has a look of John "

" Really ? " she asked, her eyes bright he nodded smiling " John will love that. You are going to behave with him aren't you ? "

" Of course, I learnt my lesson Mary, I just want to get to know you again " she put her hand onto his and gestured to the house,

" I'm just making dinner, do you want to join us ? "

" I'd love that ".

The sound of a rumbling engine in the distance made one of Daniels eyebrows rise,

" I take it he still has that infernal beast of a car ? " she gave an amused grin

" Don't let Dean hear you say that, he loves that car " the little boy in question came running over to the two adults now handing Sammy over to his mom he went to stand at the edge of the lawn waving madly as John pulled into the drive,

" Daddy, daddy " he yelled happily, John climbed out of the car and scooped Dean into his arms

" Hey champ, you miss me ? "

" Uh huh, mommy's daddy is here "

" So I see " John walked over to Daniel who had now stood up " Daniel, its good to see you again " John said shaking the mans hand

" You to John " Daniel said shaking his hand out after the firm handshake John had given, John smirked reached down picked up a smiling Sam and went in the house,

" Hey boys I think I know where mommy put those cookies she made, who wants to help me eat them ? "

" M-m-m ma ma " Sammy said happily, Dean grinned at his brother

" He said we do "

" That right ? " John asked amused " What else does Sammy say ? "

" He says we needs milk to dip cookies in like when we watched the baseball when mommy had gones to bed " John laughed ruffling the blonde hair

" Okay, I think we can manage that one " he said with a wink. Dean grinned back, he felt much safer now his dad was here, he wouldn't let the newcomer hurt him, he knew his mommy wouldn't either, it was just that Dean felt safest with his dad around. The three of them sat at the table munching on cookies and drinking milk.

Mary and Daniel where still sat outside, Daniel was shocked in the change in the mute child, as soon as John had arrived it was as if a different child had appeared, he could see why Mary wouldn't want to give the child up. They sat talking about old and new, memories that made them both smile, as they sat chatting a news truck pulled up and Daniel grimaced,

" Oh dear lord how do they find out about these things ? " he asked

" Dad ? What's going on ? " Mary asked as more trucks arrived on scene, cameras flashing in their faces, Daniel turned apologetic eyes to his daughter,

" You know I'm running for the judge ship ? " she nodded as he raised his voice above the din of noise as questions where thrown out at him and Mary " They follow me everywhere I'm sorry Mary I shouldn't have come, this won't help Dean will it ? ", she opened her mouth to speak but was stopped when a microphone was pushed in her face,

" Is this your girlfriend ? Are you going to get married ? " a reporter asked as he shoved the microphone into Mary's face again, she gave him a disgusted look,

" Certainly not, this is my daughter, now if you gentlemen won't mind leaving I'm trying to spend some time with her ".

John came out after hearing all the noise with Sammy in his arms and Dean at his side, all three Winchesters stared in horrified fascination,

" What the hell is going on ? " John yelled, the reporters turned their attention to John and the boys, John stood in front of Dean protectively and shielded Sam from the onslaught of flashing bulbs,

" Gentlemen, I will hold a press conference tomorrow afternoon, now I'm leaving and I expect you to leave my family alone " he turned to Mary " I'm sorry about dinner, please come tomorrow afternoon, all of you and after I'll take us all out to dinner " Mary nodded, Daniel gave her a breif hug and kiss before he hurried off to his waiting limo. The press hurried off in chase of the esteemed lawyer,

" Are you sure that's a good idea Mary ? " John asked

" I'm not sure, but what's the worst that could happen ? " she said as the family went into the house, John shrugged but something was tugging in his gut, a feeling he hadn't felt in years not since he'd been in the jungle in Vietnam, something was coming, and it wasn't good.

A few miles across town Joe Bennett sat watching the news, a cold smile came to his lips at the small face that had just been flashed on the news as the press bombarded that useless lawyer guy with questions. There now being hidden behind a tall guy with dark hair and eyes was the ungrateful little snot who had been his son. A thought came to him and he grinned wider,

" Mabel !! Hey Mabel "

" What ? " she yelled coming in the room a cigarette dangling from her lips

" I found the little bastard " her eyes lit up with malice

" What ? How ? "

" Doesn't matter, but I'm going to bring the little shit home, and this time no ones going to save his scrawny ungrateful little ass " he sat back in his easy chair and drained his beer can, thoughts of how he could punish his son alight in his twisted mind. He grinned, oh yeah there'd be no one to save Deano this time.

A/N; Oh dear. Will Joe and Mabel get their hands on Dean? Will anyone be able to help him ? So what you think ? Still good ? Let me know guys, Oh and do you want the supernatural to come into it ? You know what to do review, review, review…..lol….