Sadness and Influences

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            Two days had passed since Balthazar's one-sided talk with Gabriel. So far, it didn't seem to have made much difference, but Balthazar wasn't giving up hope yet.

            Today, he had all four boys outside. While Cas was away trying to help Dean, Balthazar had been doing everything he could to keep the kids occupied. They were just in the middle of playing a game when Jesse looked over to the house and his entire face lit up.

            He abandoned the game and, before Balthazar could turn to see what had him so excited, Jesse had taken off as fast as his little legs would carry him. When Balthazar did turn, the boy's reaction made sense. Standing on the steps leading up to the house, was Gabriel.

            The archangel walked down the rest of the steps and crouched down, catching Jesse as the child flew into his father's arms,

            "Hey buddy," Gabriel hugged his son tightly.

            "I missed you daddy," Jesse murmured.

            "I know bud, I'm sorry," Gabriel said quietly.

            "Are you still sad?" Jesse asked, "Uncle Balthazar said you were sleeping cause you were safe."

            "Uncle Balthazar was right," Gabriel told him quietly, "And I am still sad, but not as sad as before."

            "Good," Jesse hugged him again, "Please don't get sad like that again."

            "I'll do my best buddy," Gabriel said.

            "That's all we ask," Balthazar said, walking over with the other three boys. He passed Henry to Gabriel and the baby smiled and cooed at his daddy.

            "I think he's happy you're up," Jesse said.

            "I think so too!" Ben said, hugging his uncle's waist.

            "Hey boys, why don't you show Gabriel the game you were just playing?"

            Ben and Jesse ran off, calling 'watch us!' behind them. Jamie toddled after them quickly. Balthazar and Gabriel sat on the steps, watching the boys run around.

            "Thanks little brother," Gabriel said and Balthazar gave him a rare, genuine smile.

            "Don't mention it," he said, "Besides, let's face it, those boys need you. I am a terrible influence."

What do you think? I know it was short, but all the stuff with Gabriel I was worried about making it too long and too cheesy. Next chapter will be longer and we'll be seeing what's going with Dean since Cas joined him in finding Crowley.

 

Thanks so much for reading and let me know what you think!

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