mocothecat4218: Dean is 12 and Sam is about to turn 8. Dean throws a surprise party for his little brother.

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Dean couldn't believe it. Dad was going to be gone for Sam's birthday. Again.

They were staying at Bobby's because John was on a hunt nearby. He had just called to say he wouldn't be home. In fact, he didn't mention Sam's birthday at all.

He probably forgot. Once again. Dean thought.

How was he going to tell Sam? Dean sighed at the thought of breaking the news to Sam and sat down at Bobby's kitchen table. It was about six in the morning. Sam would be up in about an hour and Dean had until then to explain how to tell him.

Bobby walked into the kitchen and looked at Dean, surprised to see him awake so early.

"What's going on, Dean?" Bobby asked him. Dean turned around and looked at Bobby.

"Oh nothing. Couldn't sleep." Dean answered.

"For some reason, I don't believe that." Bobby sat down across the table from Dean and looked him in the eyes, "Now, what's wrong?"

"Dad's not going to be home for Sam's birthday. I don't know how to tell him."

Bobby shook his head. "Your father..."

"What do I do? I don't want him to be sad on his birthday..."

"Well, we can't keep it from the kid. We're going to have to tell him."

Dean sighed and nodded. He put his head in his hands and looked down at the table. Then, he had a great idea.

"There may be something we can do... But I would need some help." Dean said, looking hopefully at Bobby.

"Of course I'll help. What's the plan?"

Dean smiled and told Bobby everything.

Sam woke up and sprung out of bed. It was his birthday and he couldn't wait to get going! He got dressed and brushed his teeth and ran downstairs quickly. He dashed into the kitchen and saw Dean and Bobby sitting at the table.

"Morning Dean!" Sam said happily. Dean turned to see Sam and smiled at him. He stood up and Sam ran over to give him a hug.

"Hey Sammy! How you doing?" Dean asked.

"It's my birthday, how do you think?" Sam told him.

Dean smiled at his little brother's comment.

"Is Dad going to be home today?" Sam asked, letting go of his big brother.

Dean sighed and looked his brother in the eye. "No, Dad can't be home today."

Sam's smile fell and he looked upset. "He's not coming?"

"No... I'm so sorry Sam." Dean said.

Sam had been sad all day. He couldn't wait to get home and go to sleep so the day could be over. Some birthday this had turned out to be.

Sam and Dean walked home from school in silence. Dean could tell Sam was upset and hoped that his plan could cheer him up.

As soon as they made it to Bobby's, Dean opened the door and let Sam inside first. The sight that Sam was met with was better than Dean could have hoped for.

There were streamers and balloons everywhere. Over the doorway to the kitchen, there was a banner that said "Happy Birthday Sammy!" Dean looked at Sam's shocked face and smiled to himself. Sam looked at Dean happily and Dean led him to the kitchen. Standing next to the table was Bobby, a big grin on his face. On the table was a cake with white and blue frosting. Sam looked at it and smiled.

"Did you do all of this?" Sam asked Bobby.

"It was your brother's idea, I just got the things together while you kids were at school." Bobby answered.

Sam looked at Dean and asked, "You planned all of this?"

"Well, I didn't want you to be sad that Dad couldn't come, so I decided we should try and make the best out of your birthday." Dean responded. Sam threw himself into his brother's arms and hugged him tight. Dean hugged back, a smile on his face. Sam then went and hugged Bobby.

"Thanks, you guys." Sam said.

"You're welcome." Dean answered, "Can we eat the cake now?"

Sam laughed and the three sat down at the table. They spent the night eating food, playing outside, and talking. All three of them had a great time. Both of the boys were tired out when Bobby put them to bed.

This birthday turned out great.

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