Welcome to the Family (Wattys 2016)

Let Me Tell You 'Bout My Best Friend

"I don't think I can do this," You whispered at the giant, black curtain with the cheering crowd on the other side.

"Yes you can. You've done this before." Jared spoke with a smile while walking up behind you.

"Yeah, but I've never done it while I've been on the show. Plus, Jensen isn't here." You looked down at your feet.

"You know his family needs him right now. But you do have me to lean on." He grabbed you in a hug when you heard Richard and Rob call your names onto the stage.

The fans loved you. They really did. They loved your character and the way you were any amazing actor. Questions were flying left and right at you while Jared was barely being asked anything. Thankfully, he was more than willing to help you answer, or avoid answering certain questions.

"So Jen," a fan began. "We can obviously tell that there is sexual tension between Dean and Annabell. What can you tell us about their time together in hell?"

"It was hot." You teased the crowd as they all screamed.

"You thought that Sam and Ruby had a great time," Jared winked then burst into laughter.

"So since Jared and Gen ended up getting married after playing love interests on the show, what does that mean for you and Jensen?" The same fan asked and the room went silent.

"That's on him, not me." You nervously laughed. The room was still silent as Jared was looking at you smiling.

"What?" You questioned him, trying to break the eyes from you.

"Nothing. I'm just happy to see him make you happy, and for you to make him happy." The crowd "aw"ed.

"Whatever, you hopeless romantic." You teased and went to ask for another question.

By the end of the night you were exhausted. Photos, autographs and more panels had worn your body down more than any day of shooting had, and you didn't think that was possible.

Cliff walked you up to your hotel room and made sure everything was safe for you then wished you a good night, letting you know when he would be back to wake you up in the morning for one more panel, then it would be time to head back home to Vancouver and to Jensen.

You showered and changed into your PJs and climbed into the massive bed that you would have to share with yourself tonight. You finally picked up your phone and read the emails and texts that you had missed. Finally, the notification that you were waiting for all day popped onto your screen

"Grandpa is feeling better. Surgery went great. He should be going home the day after tomorrow. Hope the fans aren't eating you up too much. Love you! -J"

You smiled and chuckled to yourself.

"Glad to hear. Let him know I love him and hope he gets better. Next month we'll both fly to go see him. They are just fine, thanks to Jared being here. Miss you though. Love you too!"

"Don't worry, I'll be there next time. J"

"Love you, J."

"Love you too."

The knock on the door from Cliff came way too early. How little sleep can one person function on?

Hair and makeup quickly filled your room, getting you ready to go out for your last round of questions from fans. Thankfully, your attire wasn't dictated for you and yoga pants and a nice top seemed pretty good in your mind. You walked out of your room and met Jared in the hall.

"Did you hear from him last night?" He asked, concerned.

"Yup. Grandpa's fine. He'll be going home soon." You smiled up at him.

"Good. It's going to take more than a heart attack to take that man down." He laughed.

"The Ackles family are some tough people."

"That's what Texas will do to you."

"Wait, what's your excuse then?" You mocked as you began to make your way down to the room where the panel would take place.

"Whatever! I'm tough!" He began to get defensive.

"Don't hurt yourself, JarBear. You're cute when you get upset." You smiled and he grabbed you into a bear hug.

"This is why we love you, Jen." He said as the elevator door opened.

This panel room was smaller and much more relaxed than the ones from the previous day. However, some of the same fans were there as well, they just looked much more tired than they did yesterday.

"How are you all doing?" Jared asked into the mic.

"How many of you are as tired as I am?" You followed, raising your hand and a majority of the crowd following.

"Should we take a half an hour group nap?" Jared laughed.

"Don't temp me." You shot back.

"I think the fans would rather ask their questions though. First question." Jared smiled and pointed at a fan.

"So now that we have seen the two of you interact with each other without Jensen being between you, I want to know how your relationship is outside of filming and Jensen being the one that glues you together?" the fan that was dress up to look like a human version of the Impala asked.

"How do you think we know each other? Through Jensen?" Jared asked offended.

"Oh, no. Here we go." You smiled at him before continuing. "Let's tell you a little story real quick that not many of you know. Jared is actually the reason I met Jensen."

The crowd gasped and gawked.

"Yup. Jen and I lived across the hall from each other when I first moved to LA. We quickly became friends and the rest is history." He smiled.

"And so you were say you're close friends?" The same fan smiled.

"No. He's my best friend. Has been since before Jensen came into the picture. We have more memories and our families are closer than the Padelacki's and the Ackles' families are!" You teased

"It only makes the fact that she's dating Jensen that much better. Though, I do sometimes get big brother protective over her." Jared walked over to give you a big hug.

"Woah, woah, woah, hands off buddy." A voice came over the overheard and you recognized it instantly. Your eyes darted around the room until they fell on him in the back of the room.

"I'm gone for a day and you're pulling moves on her?" Jensen teased Jared.

"Hey, I'm married man, I'm married." He teased back.

"Don't worry babe, we were just talking about how Jared is my best friend and how that we are tighter than the two of you are. No big deal." You smiled at him as he jumped up onto the stage and wrapped you in his arms.

"Just remember everyone, she's mine." Jensen said kissing the top of your head.

The rest of the day flew by now that you weren't put on the spot anymore. The day wrapped itself up and before you knew it, Cliff was ushering off the stage. You stopped just a few feet away from the backstage stairs.

"Why are you here?" You asked Jensen concerned.

"Do you not want me here?" He asked looking a little hurt.

"No, no, it's not that. But you're supposed to be with Grandpa."

"I believe his exact words were 'What are you doing here boy? I'm not going anywhere. Go make sure that girl of yours doesn't go anywhere either.'" He smiled at you. You blushed.

"Well, I'm glad you're here."

"I'll always here baby." He pointed to your heart before pulling you in for a kiss.