Dean didn't even put on music. The car ride was dead quiet. The only time either of them spoke was when Sam called Jack to tell him they were coming home. Dean drove quietly, calming down from their fight. It had been about 7 hours. Of their nearly 17 hour drive. It was normal for them not to talk for hours after a fight. Dean casually checked over on Sam from time to time. And every time he checked, Sam was looking at something about omegas or pregnancy.

Dean shook his head. He didn't want to admit it. He didn't want to let Sam win. But he knew Sam really was just worried for his older brother. Dean put himself in Sams shoes. If he ever found out that Sam was hiding something like being an omega or being pregnant he would be livid. But he would go to the ends of the earth to protect his brother and his pup.

But Dean is different. He's strong. He doesn't need anyone to protect him. Dean shook his head.

That wasn't true. They protect each other. There were times where Dean needed his brothers protection. And vice-versa. Sam's worried about him. Because he cares. That shithead.

Dean sighed and pulled over to the side of the road. Sam noticed but didn't look up. Dean gripped the steering wheel and shook his head.

"I'm scared," He started. Sam turned off his phone and looked at Dean."I always have been. Ever since in middle school where I presented as omega. One of my biggest fears was dad selling me off. And I wouldn't be able to protect you. I thought I wouldn't ever see you guys again if I was ever kidnapped," Sams body released its tension as he listened, "I'm still scared that if anyone finds out I'll change in their eyes. Become this- weak object to them. I'm an awesome badass that could kill anyone if I wanted. I'm not... I'm not just an omega," Dean looked at Sam to gauge his reaction. He was slightly nodding. "I didn't tell you because I didn't want to change, or be protected when I could take care of myself,".

Sam sighed.

"I... I understand why you didn't tell me. I've started down that rabbit hole of... the mistreatment of omegas. I knew about it, I just.. ignored it because I didn't know any. And I'm sorry for that. I just... wish you told me. I don't care that you didn't tell dad. He-" Sam smiled and chuckled, "he would have never let you go hunting. Sell you, I don't know but you would have been kept under lock and key,". Dean groaned.

"Dad knew,". He scratched the back of his head. Sam turned his head in shock, eyes wide open.

"H-how?" Dean shrugged.

"One day when I was about 17 he was really stressed and he- didn't mean to- but he gave me an order. He ordered me to," he chuckled, "sit in the corner. He thought I was just being a shithead. It was my first order so I didn't know what happened and told him so. He gave me more orders, bark like a dog, spin around, some other embarrassing shit. Eventually he asked if I was a Beta. And like an idiot I told him that I'm an omega. He's the one who told me it was dangerous for me. Told me to keep it a secret. Even from you. That was the last time we ever talked about it,". Dean smiled a little, "it felt good to tell him. He still took me on hunts. Still treated me like an alpha,". Sam furrowed his brow and shook his head.

"He always said omegas were weak,".

"Didn't say I changed his mind," Dean shrugged. They paused for a moment.

"I really wanted to tell you, Sammy. I really did. I just... got scared. And when I found out I was pregnant... I didn't know what to do. I honestly thought about running," he rubbed the back of his neck, "It's complicated but I thought it would be safer for everyone if we disappeared,". Sams face became stern.

"The alpha?" Dean nodded, "I'll kill him if he hurt you. Did he- was it consensual?" Sam had fire in his eyes. Dean nodded.

"I was in heat but I did ask him. And he would never touch me unless I asked,". Dean sighed. Sam calmed down a little.

"Who is he?"

"I can't tell you that," Dean spoke sharply.

"Why not?" Sam was a little taken aback by his answer. "Is he dangerous?" Dean was quiet for a moment.

"To his pup. Not to me, or anyone else," Sam didn't say anything. Dean furrowed his brows. "How'd you know it was a guy?" Sam pursed his lips.

"Female alphas are as rare as male omegas. And female betas can't do it... I'm not judging you. Like you said you were in heat. You... needed an alpha," Sam worried that his brother would take it the wrong way. Dean smirked. He stretched his arms out and put them behind his head.

"Might as well tell you, since I'm already bitch'n," he took in a deep breath, "I'm bisexual,"

"Oh," Sams eyes were wide, "I ah... thanks for... feeling safe enough to come out to me," he wasn't sure what just hit him.

"And I'm in love with the alpha that wants to kill his own pup," Dean felt good to let it out. Sam sat there and looked into the distance.

"Holy shit Dean," Sam was overloaded with information. His brother smiled. He hit the steering wheel and started driving again.

After an hour Sam spoke up again.

"So, how far along are you?" He pulled his phone out to the calendar.

"10 or 11 weeks apparently," he remembered what Sam said at the beginning of the trip. Sam nodded and started counting days.

"That's just before our hunting trip with the werewolf. Thank god you didn't get hurt," Sam ran his fingers through his hair. "Sorry but I can't think of any alphas we were with... and you didn't act like you were in heat,"

"Suppressants. I didn't take enough so it was a light heat. And stop trying to figure out who my alpha is," Dean cringed as soon as the words came out.

"Your alpha?" Sam laughed, "you really do love this guy. Is he someone I know,".

"I'm not telling you that," Dean shook his head.

"I'm assuming I do. We don't have that many friends who don't overlap," Sam pursed his lips in thought.

It was quiet once again, but not for long. Sam snapped his fingers.

"You're an omega! That's why you're so short!" He smirked.

"I will dive us off a cliff,".