"To get away from family," he answered. He could answer her that honestly at least without giving too many details. After all, most people--especially at their age--were in a rush to get away from their family, unable to stand being around them. "Land of Opportunity and all that," he added, finishing off his beer.
"New Orleans is just..." he paused, thinking of how to explain it without possibly insulting her. "It's an easy place to blend in, to hide." And he needed a good hiding place after he'd learned of his connection to Lilith. Which was still another thing he hadn't yet told Jackie and wasn't sure he wanted to. The fact that he killed people by touch was bad enough, but to learn that he was tied to the last seal that had let Lucifer out? He was pretty sure that would make him public enemy one.