Hey guys, sorry this took so long! Chapter 55 ended up being like 3-10 times longer than our usual chapter lengths, and there wasn't really any good placed to break it up and I didn't want to dig my productivity into a grave by not keeping my word on finishing it before putting this up, so It took a couple weeks. The next few should be shorter and much easier to write so expect 55 up sooner! Onto replies! I made the division more obvious this time for anyone who wants to scroll, because they got a bit long this time.

WillDawg: I plan to go up until season 4 probably. I'm going to pretty much keep this chapter style for season 2, maybe a bit more casually, but it'll be an active and important storyline. Season 3a I don't think there will be a lot of chapters on, we're just going to have like 1 an episode or 1 every few episodes, depending on what you guys want and if I'm inspired to get into it, and I don't think it's going to be a big plotline that I'm going to spend a lot of time with. Then I plan to go full in again with season 3b, which I'm really planning a lot of fun changes with. After season 3 we're gonna depart from the TW plot line and do more fluff and Monster of the Week stuff, and probably come up with some plots of our own!
As for how much of SPN is AU canon, it's kind of a grab bag. Like Claire is a werewolf, but isn't cured, and obviously Crowley's alive. Lucifer and Michael are back but not the same was as on SPN and Adam's back too, and they all have their original vessels (ie Michael has not been in Dean lol). I can't say how much of recent seasons MAIN PLOTS are canon here because I haven't really seen them and don't really ever plan to with the recent cancellation of plans for Wayward. But there are still certain things from them that I've heard through the grapevine and love so much I have to include. Obviously Timelines are already hella off and confusing because SPN wise this takes place in the future but also Dean's around 37 but teen wolf canon is set in 2011, and all of has taken place in the wishywashy year of "IDK KINDA NOW" for over 4 years now. So it's all really really confusing if you think about "Wait how does this fit into timelines?" which is weird because most of my writing is pretty exact about timelines. Thanks for commenting as always, my dude, it's such a confidence boost to know you look forward to this story.

Mars: I'm glad ghost Claudia got across! I was worried it might be too subtle. (I'm kinda maybe trying to paint a picture that hanging around after death kinda runs in the family. If you notice, there's also more thing broken than just the stuff Stiles dad broke while he was drunk- his bottle shattered in place on the table and the glass of the other picture frames- and yet he doesn't seem surprised.) And Stiles is SO adorable. I've had to write him melancholy for so many chapters in a row, I can't wait to get started on 56, now that I can write him as excited at least a bit, and then a few later for the date chapter! And no spoilers but I get to write Peter again soon too! So I'm really excited. I'm also thinking about including a few headcanons I've recently fallen in love with like Lydia having Aspergers and Allison being trans, and I figured you might get a kick out of those little spoilers. (Also just a casual reminder how much I appreciate you, you're always really amazing and sweet and it means the world to me.)
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Scott didn't know what he'd seen. It certainly didn't feel like his mind playing tricks on him. But he supposed he wouldn't be surprised with how stressed he was today. Having Tara there talking about Laura's case, and today's possible developments didn't help. Still he kept in mind what her and Deaton had said about it. Once she and Trigger left he tried to just bottle it all up as much as he could and work until Deaton let him off, which he seemed keen to allow to happen early. But if Scott was being honest he was still a bit worried about what kind of greeting he'd get at the Winchesters'. But they had to figure out if he was a danger. He almost jumped when he heard Sam's voice in the office when he came back in from outside.

"Thanks, man. You're a lifesaver. And I mean that only slightly less than literally. The guys have been in such a mood the last couple days." Deaton laughed.

"Not at all, Sam, I'm happy to help. Though it was quite the pain to find on such short notice. This stuff isn't easy to come by."

"Yeah, trust me, I know. I didn't even realize we were running out until we were about to leave. I'm glad I called you. It doesn't seem like we're going to be making a trip home anytime soon. Do you know anything about what happened today?"

"Not as much as I'd like. Police came by, and I said as much as I could. It does seem concerning though. Laura Hale and now this."

"You know the Hales?"

"You know I like to keep an air of mystery, Sam."

"Makes sense."
"Anything you're… keen to share?"

"What I can. Someone was bit the night the girl- the night Laura- was found, and we assume murdered."

"Hmm… Were they able to be accounted for?" Deaton asked, and Scott swallowed, making sure he wasn't in sight of the door window.

"We're not sure yet. We're pretty sure Derek Hale was though. He ended up having a dream last night and woke up outside Dean's place instead."
"Really?"

"Yeah. The other one had a similar dream, but it took place at the school, so we're not sure if he was involved or not. Do you know of any, like, curses in the area that might cause that?"

"Not that I know of, and I think that I would if there was… But that does seem too convenient to be a coincidence. I have a few theories, but I'd need more details to be sure about them."

"It's fine. We'll let you know when we figure anything out, if you could do the same we'd appreciate it."

"No problem." There was a long pause but Scott didn't hear Sam leaving, and he was too nervous to go in before he was sure there was a change in subject. "So, your brother moved to town then? Thank goodness, I was worried you were here on work…" Scott gave a sigh of relief as he headed for the door.

"No, not at all. Dean and Cas adopted a kid from here a month ago or maybe two now. Bought a place just outside town because they didn't want to move him away from home. I was just coming down to drop off a few last things and maybe stay a bit to help them get settled." Deaton seemed ready to stop talking when he saw Scott coming in but Sam kept talking, only taking notice of him when he was done. "Scott, hey. You two know each other?" Deaton seemed a bit bewildered but nodded.

"I'm tempted to ask the same thing. But yes, Scott's my assistant."

"I didn't realize I had that high of a position." Scott laughed trying to hide his nervousness. Deaton chuckled a bit, confusion seeming to have passed.

"Well, you don't have much competition… May I ask how you two know each other?" Sam nodded, making eye contact with Scott, why, Scott didn't know.

"Yeah, of course. Scott's best friend is Dean's adopted son. He's been around so much he's basically a second nephew." Scott smiled, nerves melting a bit from the compliment.

"Ah." Deaton said, seeming either concerned or suspicious. "Haven't been getting him in any trouble have you?" Sam gave a chuckle.

"They get into plenty of trouble on their own, I think. Scott's actually…" Sam looked to him again. "The person I was just telling you about…" Deaton gave a look of surprise.

"The one who was bitten?" Sam nodded, and Deaton looked to him, concerned. "I assume it took… Are you alright? Have you been adjusting well?" Scott scratched his head, relieved Deaton wasn't firing him or chasing him with a torch.

"Um… Yeah. Scared and confused, but Derek's been helping, and Sam and everyone too…" Deaton smiled.

"Well I'm glad. I'm sure Derek can help you with it more than I ever could, and Sam and Dean are also more experienced, but even still, if you ever need help with anything, I know more than you might think." Scott nodded gratefully.

"Right, thanks…"

"He really does. I was actually just picking up a special tea I asked Deaton to find for Luce and Crowley." Sam explained, and Scott nodded. Thank god, he'd thought it was drugs or poison, or something.

"Scott, why don't you punch out a bit early today? I'm sure Sam would be happy to drop you at home."

"Why? Something happen?" Sam asked.

"Well, when the officer came by earlier, Scott thought he saw Sheriff Stilinski…"

"Stiles dad?"

"Yes. I'm sure it was just a mistake, but he was quite upset by it. I honestly feel bad for not offering before now."

"I mean, sure." Sam shrugged. "He's supposed to come over so we can try to figure out what happened last night anyway, so it's no trouble." Scott shook his head. Not that he particularly wanted to stay, but he didn't want to leave Deaton all alone either.

"Are you sure? I really can stay if you need me. I'm alright now…" He offered, but Deaton shook his head.

"There's nothing to do that I can't take care of, and anything I would prefer not to do on my own can wait. You go." Scott smiled.

"Thanks… Do you want me to at least make a note of when I left?"

"No, it's fine, Scott. You try to relax as much as you can, 'right?"

"I'll do my best, sir." Scott said, smiling a bit wider.