Winchester Lullaby Pt 5A
Title: Winchester Lullaby Pt 5A Author: myguys_sam_dean Rating: R Characters: Sam/Jo, Disclaimer: I don't own 'em, I just play with 'em Feedback: Makes my world go round Summmary: Written for fanfic100 prompt # 028 - Children. Sam and Jo run errands and have an important conversation in the park.
"I keep turning around to make sure Johnny is alright," Jo laughed at herself.
"I keep looking in the review mirror," Sam laughed along with her. "I keep thinking at a quiet Johnny can't be up to any good." Sam took Jo's hand and held it as they drove to the store.
Shopping went much quicker without Johnny voicing what he wanted from the shelves. Although Sam and Jo tried to stand their ground, they gave in to Johnny sometimes. Sam gave in more than Jo. He thought back to his own childhood and how Dean would make a big deal out of any treat they received. Sam had felt so special when he got those treats. He wanted Johnny to have that same feeling.
They finished errands and it was still early. Sam drove to a park and turned off the engine. "Let's go for a walk," he said.
Jo got out and met Sam near the front of the car. Sam took her hand in his much larger one. They started off in the trees by the playground.
"It feels good to just be outside," Sam told Jo. "I miss the smell of fresh air. I even miss the rotten smells of what we used to hunt some days."
"Do you hate working in the office that bad?"
"No. I guess I can't complain. They give me time off easily enough so I can hunt with Dean or spend extra time with you."
"Working in an office isn't what you'd wanted for yourself, though, is it?" Jo asked.
"I wanted a family of my own," Sam replied, "and I have that, so I can't complain. A job is just a job. Our family, us, we're my life."
There was some silence before Jo had the courage to ask, "Will you love a new baby more than you love Johnny because the baby would be yours?"
Sam stopped walking and took both her hands in his. "I couldn't love Johnny any more if he was biologically mine. He will always be my first child. I think parents love their children differently but equally. That way each child gets what they need from their parents. Every child's needs are different."
"So you wouldn't favor a baby over Johnny?"
"No. To me they'd be the same," Sam smiled. "They both came from you, my lovely wife." With that, he took her into his arms and held her close. "Are we okay now? Is there anything else you need to talk about?"
"No," Jo sniffled. "Just that I love you."
"Why the tears then?" he asked as he wiped them away.
"I'm relieved that I asked you if it would be different," her voice was shaky. "And I know how lucky I am to have a wonderful husband with a big heart."
Sam kissed her. They stood there for awhile, close and in love.