Throwdown!

Training Camp Day 1: Deliberation, and Dinner Challenge

Now that that's done, Chef Baum claps her hands together.

"Alright, class, that's time! Today's challenge is officially over!"

Part of the class lets out a sigh of relief at this news, glad they managed to get through it in one piece, while others groan at the realization that they didn't pass the challenge.

"Chef Baum?" Ali calls out, getting her attention, "You still need to tell us who won the challenge."

Honestly, Chef Baum herself had forgotten about that, so she has to think it over. "Well... alright then. The winner of this international cuisine challenge is…"

They all wait in anticipation, while she starts to say,

"The one that came up with the idea nobody else thought of, by deep frying a delicious fish…"

Ali gulps as she hears what sounds like her and Max's dish losing, but then,

"No, no. I'm wrong. I need another minute." Chef Baum stops herself, which puts both Ali and Dean on edge.

"Okay.  Now I'm sure. The one that didn't ignore all of the available opportunities, including using mutton in his dish…"

Now Ali silently gasps, having known she was the best, but then,

"No no no! I need to keep thinking it over." Chef Baum stops herself again.

But wouldn't you know it, that's right when her phone goes off, and she reluctantly reaches for it.

"Oh come on. Who could need me right now. This is important."

But once she answers, it's Chef Walker on the other line, yelling loud enough they can all hear him,

"Baum, what's the holdup? Is there an issue? Your group should've been finished already. Finish whatever it is you're doing and get your ass over here! It's ridiculous for me to have to wait on you!"

All that yelling just makes Baum wilt, as she tries to respond, "Sorry, Chef!", then hangs up.

Then she quickly turns back to the class, shouting, "Class dismissed! Everyone get yourselves back to the hotel, immediately!"

This time it's Dean who reminds her,

"What about your decision?!"

Which makes her snap back to the present, "Oh right. My decision is…"

They both wait in anticipation, before she finally says,

"I'll keep it in mind!", smiles, then rushes out of the classroom, "Alright, back on the bus, pronto!"

That wasn't a decision at all, and they both know it.

"How dare she?"

"She left before giving the verdict!"

Then Ali turns on Dean, "This is nowhere near over. Mark my words, Dean Winchester, the best chef WILL win, and it's gonna be me!"

Dean's not phased, "Maybe. But what exactly is your plan for…"

"In a Throwdown!" Ali declares, pointing a finger at Dean. "One day, I will find the perfect challenge, and you will lose! When that time comes, I will bury you!"

Then she walks away with these parting words,

"Until then, you'd better do your damndest to give me a real challenge. I won't accept anything less. Next time I see you, victory will be mine!"

All of Baum's group gets on the bus in record time, and in no time at all they're driving back to the resort.

Unfortunately, that means Dean and Ali got stuck sitting together, so Ali's little battle cry basically lost all it's steam.