Finding You

Finding You: Chapter Five

Once I had finished my story, Nova nodded in understanding. She reached up and looped her small arms around my neck for a hug, to which I happily returned.

"I love you, Daddy," she said as she pulled away and settled back into her bed. I smiled and folded the blankets around her small frame so she was tucked in snugly.

"I love you too, baby girl," I said, leaning forward to place a kiss on her forehead. When I pulled away, I heard a soft snore erupt from her frame. I smile to myself again before carefully moving myself off of her bed to exit.

~Le time skip~

"Nova! It's time to get up! Daddy's got to get to work!" I called, trying to get Nova to hurry up for the third time this morning.

"Coming!" She called, thundering down the stairs as she normally does. She ran up to me. I handed her her back pack, lunch and homework. I took her hand and walked her to the bus, waving goodbye to her as she drove off. I walked back to Baby and got, starting the car once I was settled. I drove through town, making my way to the local garage and body shop that I am this close to owning myself.

"Hey, Dean, how was your day off?" A voice asked pulling me from my thoughts, which really weren't that interesting. I turned to answer said voice.

"Hey Bill. It was interesting to say the least. What about you?"

"Same old, same old. Are you ready to get to work?"

"Yup, like always."

The day doled on as I fixed problem after reoccurring problem, letting myself get lost in my work. I had AC/DC screaming in my ears when there was a tap on my shoulder.

"Hey, Dean. There's a guy here asking for you."

I turned around to look at the assailant. I found myself face to face with no one other than Tony. Quite closely, in fact.

Now, I'm sure Tony's a good guy when he doesn't have his sights on you, but damn he needed to learn some boundaries. I bit back a sigh as I gently pulled him out of my personal space.

"Okay Tony. Do you know who it is?"

"Nah, man. He said his name was Cameron, Carson, something with a 'c'."

"Cas- I mean Clarence?"

"Yeah, that's it. He's in the office."

I felt myself nod, and then run. I ran as fast as I could to the other side of the shop, quickly stopping to catch my breath before entering the office.I prevented myself from stopping short as I my eyes met with startling blue.

"Hello, I'm D-"

"Dean. You're Dean." Cas interrupted, taking a shallow breath.

"D- do you remember me?" I asked cautiously, only daring to step one step closer.

"Not really, no. I just felt the urge to come here, and ask for a man named Dean." I couldn't help but feel the dissatisfying feeling of defeat when he said those words.

"Oh." Was all I could say.

"Do you know me?" He asked.

"Yes." I replied without hesitation. " but I don't have time to explain it to you now. Come back in 15 minutes when I go in my lunch break,"

I saw him take in my sentence before nodding.

"I'll be back."

~15 minutes later~

I ran back to office where so had left Cas after our last conversation. I found him exactly where I'd left him, sitting in one of the office chairs, reading. He looked up when I walked in, and did that little smirk that I fell in love with and missed dearly.

"Let's go to lunch. I know a great place down the street where we can talk." I inquired. Cas smiled shyly.

"Yes, that would be great."

"Great. Let's go then."

I led Cas out of the shop, falling into step beside him as we walked down the worn pavement. We walked in a comfortable silence. Neither of us spoke until we reached the restaurant, a diner that Nova and I dined at frequently. I opened the door and let Cas walk into the familiar aroma of food.

"Welcome to Jake's Diner. Is it just the two of you today?" A hostess asked as she walked up to the counter, counting out two menus.

"Yes, just us two." Cas replied politely, showing off a smile. The hostess giggled a little in response. I felt myself get defensive before I remembered that Cas wasn't my husband at the moment. He's Clarence, apparently.

The hostess led us to a two seater booth, set down our menus and left with the promise of drinks. Once we were alone I looked at Cas to speak but he spoke first.

"How do you know me?" He asked bluntly, diving straight into his questions.

"How about we start with what you remember before I divulge info that you don't remember. It might sound creepy with no context," I injected, holding my hands up in defense. He gave me look before sighing.

"I guess you're right. But I want you to answer one question for me before I explain what I know." Cas compromised. I nodded.

"Shoot."

What's my real name?" He stared me right in the eye, his body language showing confidence but his blue eyes told a different story. "I feel as if Clarence isn't my real name."

"It's not. You're actual name is Castiel."

"Castiel?"

"Yeah, Castiel. I call you Cas for short. Or I used to anyway."

"You can call me Cas." He interrupted, his eyes shifting away. I was a little taken aback.

"Really?"

"Yes, if that is what you used to, then yes. It might help me remember."

"Okay then. Cas. What do you remember?"

Cas was quiet for a moment, seemingly collecting his thoughts before speaking. 

" I remember heaven."