Early in the day she made phone calls to transfer money around and ask more questions about the finances. Her parents kept her pretty well up on the money handlings but she needed a refresher. The accountant agreed to meet her at the hotel early in the afternoon. She readied herself and tidied up the hotel room. She pulled out some paperwork to touch base with him on what type of investments to continue with and ask more questions about where the money was going. She also wanted to speak with him about purchasing a home and how the money should be handled with that situation.
When the time came for the accountant to arrive there was a knock on the door. She went to it and looked through the peephole. There was a young man at the door who didn't look like the older gentleman she spoke with on the phone. She immediately became suspicious.
"Who is it?" She asked through the door
"I'm Jackson Smith. Mr. Jones nephew, he sent me to speak with you. I'm an accountant as well and he's taken me under his wing." The man said with a smile.
"Hang on while I verify this." She said
While walking to get her phone she couldn't help but think about his appearance. He had soft blue eyes, blonde curls that surrounded his face, and beautiful luscious lips. Shaking her head questioning where her mind was going she got back to her task. She dialed the office and verified the change in plans as well as verified a complete description of Jackson Smith. She went back to the door and opened it for him to join her in the hotel room.
"Please come in." She said
"Thank you." He replied
He voice was just deep enough and Willa noticed a slight hint of a southern accent.
"I'm Willa Reynolds." She said extending her hand
"Jackson Smith it's very nice to meet you." He replied taking her hand. She gripped his hand tight but not too tightly as to alarm him
"Forgive me I'm superstitious." She said and recited the demon exposing chant.
He was alarmed as the words came out of her mouth.
Nothing happened. "I'm sorry I've become a bit eccentric since my parents passing. I'm harmless, I swear." She let go and held up her hands to show no more grabbing was going to be done. He forced an awkward smile and he followed her to the dinette area where they sat down.
Through the afternoon she found him to be knowledgeable. The young man had done his homework. Willa was impressed. He too was charming and polite. She couldn't help but wonder if it was put on from his experience with the job or if maybe there was something extra there that was charming Willa. His eyes sparkled when he laughed and she wasn't even sure how the conversation easily led into laughter. He was that comforting to speak with. If she hadn't been so smitten with Sam she would probably have seen where the relationship would lead.
The evening came and, Jackson, as she was politely told to call him had to be going. Just as he stood up to leave Sam and Dean entered the hotel room, looking all sorts of run hard. Sam's lip was bloody and Willa was sure Dean had fallen in a mud puddle. Again Jackson looked frightened.
"My friends went on a hunting trip." She explained to Jackson. The relief on his face made Willa stifle a chuckle. When they joined them in the dinette area she linked her arm through Sam's and introduced them.
"Sam." She said giving him a slight tug on his arm "This is Jackson Smith. He is my family accountant and Jackson this is Dean."
There were hesitant handshakes and awkward male smiles.
"Mr. Smith was just leaving." Willa said to break up some of the tension.
"Nice to meet you." Sam said
"Likewise." Jackson replied
Willa let go of Sam and she led Jackson to the door. She stepped out into the hallway with Jackson.
"Thank you for all your help today." She said
"No problem. If you need anything at all you have my number." He replied
"Yep you're card is on the table." She said
"My cell is written on the back." He said looking her in the eyes.
Willa tried to keep from reacting. She nodded sensing where he was going.
"Okay thanks again." She said
"You have a goodnight Ms. Reynolds." Jackson said
"You as well." She said smiling.
He returned the smile and he turned to walk away. Willa was just placing her hand on the doorknob when he spoke again.
"Uh…" He turned around and she turned to face him. "Willa would you like to go out to dinner sometime?"
Willa made sure the hotel room door was shut and she thought of her answer. Sam was amazing but he had no intentions of staying in her life. Dinner with her accountant wouldn't hurt anyone.
"Sure." She replied "I'll call you okay? Let me get some things straight first."
"I understand you're busy." He said disappointed
"No I'll call." She said
He smiled and nodded. "Well that is good to hear. See you soon."
Willa returned the smile. "Yes. Goodnight."
She turned away from him and entered the hotel room. She shut the door and leaned against the door letting out a stressful sigh.
"You okay?" Sam asked
Willa was surprised by his voice. She placed her hand over her heart and laughed.
"Yes I'm fine. You scared me." She said with a laugh
Sam smiled and walked towards her.
"What happened are you guys okay?" She asked as Sam reached for her hands and held them.
"Yeah we're fine. Dean's in the shower." Sam said.
He squeezed her hands and leaned in for a quick kiss. She forgot all about Jackson Smith.
"I'm going to get showered. You want to go to dinner or order something?" He asked
"I'll order something. Ok?" She responded
"Sounds good." Sam smiled and went to the bedroom where he took a long hot shower. Willa waited for the brothers by finding a movie on television and ordering room service.
Dean emerged from the shower first. He wore a black tank top and pajama bottoms. Willa couldn't believe some girl hadn't snagged him up and never let go. His messy wet hair was cute and either stuck of or clung to his handsome face. He sat next to Willa on the couch and put his arm around her.
"Wanna fool around till Sam comes out?" He asked smiling mischievously.
"No." She answered and laughed.
He winked at her.
"You're missing out." He said
"I'm sure it's my loss." She said
He moved his arm from around her shoulder and groaned when he leaned up.
"Getting old?" Willa teased
"Man I am not old! Just a little rusty tonight." Dean said with mock hurt feelings.
"I can give you a massage if you want. I'm sure Sam doesn't do that for you." She offered
"You would be surprised. We're close." Dean said with a raise of his eyebrows.
"Ew! You're brothers." Willa said laughing.
"Happy ending?" Dean tried
"No." Was Willa's quick expected response
"Fair enough." He said.
Willa moved behind him on the couch and began to massage his sore muscles. He felt as though every muscle tight. She worked on him and he needed it as well as appreciated it.
"Sam needs to leave us alone more often." He said
Willa rolled her eyes. "Shut up and enjoy." She scolded
There was nothing sexual about the massage she gave him. He was becoming like a brother she never knew she wanted. His teasing made her laugh and their arguing only seemed to stem from stubbornness on both their parts. She knew he was protective of her even if he didn't directly say it. She had a lot of respect for him and the lifestyle he lived though she didn't fully understand it just yet.
"Do you go to Bobby's very often?" She asked
"We try at least once a month or so. He's good to us." Dean replied
"Would you give me his address?" Willa asked.
"I'll ask if it's okay with him."
The room service cam then and Willa got up to receive it. The food smelled delicious and made her stomach rumble. She set out plates and went to check on Sam. In the bedroom she knocked on the bathroom door. The shower was still running.
"Yeah." Sam yelled.
"Food's here. Is everything okay?" Willa asked
"Enjoying the hot water. I'll be out in a minute." Sam replied
Willa stepped out of the room and found Dean pouring a glass of wine. He handed it to her as she approached.
"Thank you." She said smiling
He held up his beer bottle and clinked it against her glass.
"To the demon hunter." He said
Willa frowned.
"To Willa." He said and took a sip of beer. "The demon killer." He finished teasing her.
She rolled her eyes and began to put food on hers and Sam's plate. Sam came out of the shower still looking very distressed. It made Willa worry for whatever was on his mind.
"Why did you ask about Bobby's address?" Dean asked
She thought about her answer. If either one of them had any suspicion that she was about to reward them anymore than she already had they would probably get upset and refuse it. She didn't want to tell them and decided to keep it to herself, for now.
"Oh, just for letters or you know paperwork." She answered with a shrug
"Paperwork?" Dean asked
"For correspondence Dean, that's all." She lied she hated lying to him.
He cut his always observant eyes at her. Dean knew there was more to her story than she was letting on.
"You can always call us. We gave you all of our numbers." Sam said
It was Willa's turn to cut her eyes in his direction. She didn't want to get into this conversation.
"Look if you want to let me have it then give it to me. If you don't, so be it." She said frustrated.
They all sat at the dinner table mostly quiet and enjoying the dinner until Willa was reminded of the even for her father.
"Would you guys like to get spiffed up and attend a charity event I'm speaking at?" She asked
"Spiff up?" Dean asked with his eyebrows raised
"Monkey suits and all." Willa replied
"Do we have to? Will you need protection from demons?" Dean asked
"No you don't have to, but let me ask you this, how's your dinner?" Willa asked as innocently as she could muster.
"Son of a bitch!" Dean cursed
"We'd love to go." Sam said giving his brother an all too common annoyed glance.
"Great! Shopping tomorrow!" She said
"Dammit!" Dean exclaimed again. Willa could tell Deans aggravation was put on. She smiled to herself and finished her dinner.
"Would you guys like to go to the beach?" Willa asked
"Tonight?" Dean asked
"Yes tonight I do it all the time." She responded
"I'm just going to get some shut eye." Dean said
Willa looked at Sam with eyes full of hope and her bottom lip poked out in a mocking pout.
"You wearing a bikini?" Sam asked with a grin.
"For you? Of course." Willa said happily
"You two are gross!" Dean said "I've lost my appetite. Monkey suits and love birds. I'm done!" He said with put on anger. He stood and went to the kitchen where he put his plate in the sink.