Thanks so much for the reviews! 
 
Hehe Carly, that's right! *bubble-wraps the universe* 
 
Welcome 
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New Orleans, house, 1am
 
Anni: *rolls button across floor*
 
Katie: *whistles*
 
Carly: *drums fingers on floor*
 
Dean: *paces around* You sure you got the right house?
 
Sam: Maybe we got here too late.
 
Dean: Great. The bitch was scared off by Charlie's Angels.
 
Katie: *smiles* Aww. He thinks we kick ass. *lifts hand* I CALL FARRAH FAWCETT!
 
Anni: So we came here for nothing?
 
Sam: The night's still young, maybe we should just wait.
 
Dean: I want every case to be finished in 43 minutes, Sam. It's the rules.
 
Sam: What? Since when?
 
Dean: Since I've been watching all that TV. They always wrap everything up in a nice tiny bow. I want that.
 
Sam: ...That's not how real life works, Dean.
 
Dean: Well it should. I'm tired of spending 6 hours here and 4 hours there and going back to the motel disappointed. Our lives aren't as exciting as people think.
 
Katie: *lifts hand* I have a question. Does anybody else here think Cas and Ruby would have made a good pair? I mean, not that stinky NEW Ruby. The hot one.
 
Everyone: *staring at Katie*
 
Katie: ...I'm gonna stop talking. 
 
Anni: I thought this whole thing would be...scarrier. I'm just a little hungry.
 
Dean: Yeah me too. Hey Sam, you bring any snacks?
 
Katie: I BROUGHT MUSTARD!
 
Dean: *looks at Katie*
 
Katie: ...If you like mustard.
 
4am
 
Dean: Well this is just getting ridiculous. I could be in bed right now. I could be with a beautiful woman.
 
Katie: *smiles* You've got 3 here.
 
Dean: *sigh* Does this woman ever stop talking?
 
Sam: *smirks* Annoyed already?
 
Dean: *whispers* Her voice is 
grating. If I don't get to kill a ghost, I'm sure as hell gonna kill her.
 
Sam: *scratches head*
 
Dean: Sorry ladies, I'm taking off. Some of us have angels to chase after and demons to fry. *walks away*
 
Sam: I er...uh...I'm...he's my ride. *walks away*
 
Katie: Did they just leave? 
 
Anni: I think they did.
 
Katie: *grabs Anni* They just left us in a haunted house! WHY!
 
Carly: I think it's because you're so annoying.
 
Katie: Pfft, I don't drive men away.
 
Anni: *rubs temples* I'm beginning to understand why Tim used to hit you.
 
Katie: HEY! *slaps Anni*
 
Anni: OW. Sorry. It's late and I can't think straight. Ooh! If we start to go crazy, maybe we'll see a pretend ghost!
 
Katie: *kicks old bed* I hate this place. We had more fun at Mardi Gras.
 
Anni: ...You got drunk and fell off a balcony.
 
Katie: Yes but I did so with honor.
 
Anni: You were naked and you got arrested for exposure and property damage.
 
Katie: Why do you have to rag on the details? 
 
Anni: It's okay, I love you anyway. *hugs Katie*
 
Katie: YAY! *hugs Anni* 
 
Carly: Think we'll ever see those guys again?
 
Katie: Sure, if you have cable.
 
West Miami, apartment, 4 months later
 
Lori: *places phone against ear, grabs pen* Right, I can be in tomorrow morning no problem. *writing* Uh huh.
 
Tom: *leaning against wall, staring at Lori*
 
Lori: *smiles* Thank you, I appreciate it. *closes phone*
 
Tom: New job?
 
Lori: Old job, new position. *lifts head* Day supervisor.
 
Tom: ...Already?
 
Lori: Well, it's just a fancy way of saying 'you handle the crabby customers'. 
 
Tom: I'm sure you'll be great at it.
 
Lori: *smiles*
 
Tom: Never really pictured you working with clothes and...people.
 
Lori: I know it's not a career but...I like it. It's stable.
 
Tom: *nods*
 
Lori: Plus it pays the bills. *walks over to couch, sits*
 
Tom: Seems like you're on your way.
 
Lori: Mhm. *grabs folder, opens it* 
 
Tom: *walks over, sits* Store paperwork?
 
Lori: Yep. *clicks pen, writes*
 
Tom: Have you spoken to Scotty lately?
 
Lori: No. Been busy.
 
Tom: You know I don't mind bringing the kids here for a visit but you'll need to talk to him someday.
 
Lori: I just haven't had the chance.
 
Tom: Well you'll have plenty of time this afternoon. I told him you'd head over to his place to see Steph today.
 
Lori: *looks at Tom* What? Why?
 
Tom: Because I'm a good friend.
 
Lori: *sigh* Alright.
 
Tom: Great. *stands* I'll see you later.
 
Lori: *frowns*
 
Gables Estates, driveway
 
Lori: *slams truck door, looks up* ...Someone's been doing some painting. I distinctly remember my house being yellow, not brown. *looks back* And when the hell did this driveway become pebbly? *looks over hood* Oh my GOD! He bought a bike! *runs over to bike* Yamaha R1...
nice.
 
Scott: Thank you.
 
Lori: *jumps* AH! *turns around* Don't do that!
 
Scott: *smiles* You're early. 
 
Lori: *frowns* Put on a shirt.
 
Scott: Sorry, I was doing yard work when I heard you pull up. 
 
Lori: *nods* 
 
Scott: Steph's inside.
 
Lori: ...Would it be okay if I...took her out for dinner?
 
Scott: No. You know the rules.
 
Lori: You let Tom take the kids to my place.
 
Scott: That's because he's there.
 
Lori: *crosses arms* 
 
Scott: I'll be inside in a minute. *walks away*
 
Lori: *shakes head*
 
Inside house, kitchen
 
Steph: *grabs crayon, colors*
 
Lori: *sits* 
 
Steph: *smiles* Momma, look! I made you a picture. *lifts paper*
 
Lori: *takes paper, looks down* 
 
Steph: Do you like it?
 
Lori: *smiles* It's beautiful. *wraps arm around Steph*
 
Scott: *walks into kitchen* You want some food?
 
Steph: HOTDOGS!
 
Scott: *smiles* Great, I'll get the barbeque started. You would you like, Lori?
 
Lori: Oh no, I don't want to impose.
 
Scott: It's no problem. *walks away*
 
Lori: *frowns*
 
Steph: Momma come see Dommy! *grabs Lori's arm*
 
Lori: Okay okay, I'm coming!
 
Living room
 
Steph: *pushes bouncy swing*
 
Dominick: *giggles, flails*
 
Steph: HE'S CUTE, MOMMA!
 
Lori: *smiles* Yes he is. *picks up Dominick* 
 
Dominick: *grabs Lori's face*
 
Lori: *smiling* 
 
Dominick: MAMA!
 
Lori: That's right!
 
Steph: Momma come outside.
 
Lori: Okay, just let me get Dom ready. 
 
Backyard, 4pm
 
Steph: *chomps hotdog*
 
Scott: *sits* 
 
Lori: Steph, eat slower or you'll choke.
 
Steph: *nods*
 
Lori: *places Dominick on lap, picks up piece of hotdog*
 
Dominick: *grabs onto hotdog, chews*
 
Scott: Stephanie's having a school play next week, I think it would be great if you came.
 
Steph: *smiles* I'm a TREE!
 
Scott: It's about the environment.
 
Lori: What a waste of the education system.
 
Scott: *shrugs* It's fun.
 
Lori: *drinks soda*
 
Scott: How's work?
 
Lori: Fine. I got promoted.
 
Scott: *smiles* That's great.
 
Lori: Mhm. *wipes Dominick's cheek*
 
Scott: *stares at Lori*
 
TBC........................................