"You know the rules." He said, raising an eyebrow in question, silently asking her to recite the rules. "Stay close and stay alert." She recited carefully, hope sparking up in her eyes. "And most importantly?" He urged, leaning his head toward his daughter. "Watch out for myself." She said hesitantly. Cover made by @firefliesinabottle All rights go to Eric Kripke and the supernatural writers, the only thing I own is Dakota.

A childhood friend of Sam and Dean Winchester's is brutally murdered by a demon, leaving behind his two small children and pregnant wife. The boys are called over to assist her investigation in the murder because the demon has taken possession of a local boy who had disappeared the week prior. Dean knows the young widow from a hunt he and John went on shortly after Sammy went to school, but it's Sam who ends up developing a deep bond with her and her children. He denies all this, as he's painfully aware of what happens to any girl who grows to be sweet on him. (Note: Closure will be facing heavy editing following the completion of the story.) --#12 in #samwinchester tag (what?) as of 7/7/2019 --Entered in the 2019 Watty Awards as of 6/28/2019