Prompt: Substitute
Prompter: none
Spoilers: up through season 5, coda to 5x21
Rating: T for language, dark themes
8. Substitute
"Why a muscle car, John? Why not that VW van you had talked about?" Mary said, holding her soon-to-be husband close. Well, almost soon-to-be husband. He hadn't proposed yet, but she was sure he would. Maybe tomorrow night!
"Well, I had help from a friend earlier. He suggested that the Impala was a better choice than the van. Very family-oriented car, he said." John's eyes twinkled and he laughed when Mary pulled a face. "Well, I didn't exactly believe him at first, but he talked me into it."
He pulled Mary close and gave her a squeeze. "Besides, think of it as a substitute van. It would still keep its worth later on, you know, a classy car like that."
Mary rolled her eyes, but chuckled. "Who was this guy?"
"Dean Van Halen. Do you know him?"