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*he throws an arm around her waist and cuddles closer*

I'll have you know I didn't eat anything between walking out of the diner and that food I brought you in the other room. So that...is a total lie.

It's not gonna happen again, Ruby. It was just...a freak accident, one time thing. You're fine now. Well you will be as soon as you quit making it worse by not eating and sleeping *cracks open one eye to glare at her*

Right now, sleep. Because when the girls are up, we're going to Storybrooke.

-Dean

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*laughs softly* You just coasted on all those pancakes all the way to Maine...

I'll...try. Okay? We can go through a drive thru for breakfast. As long as it isn't doughnuts or pancakes or something...I'll try eating it. And I'll eat again at Granny's. Deal?

And...I've been sleeping so you can put the evil eye away, Winchester. *rests her head against his chest* I'll just feel better when I know for sure.

- Ruby

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Try harder.

And since when don't you like sweet stuff? You love sugar.

*he rubs her shoulder gently and kisses her hair, his other arm across his stomach and holding her*

You have not. So quit arguing and do it now to prove me wrong.

-Dean

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It just turns my stomach. Ever since... I just don't anymore.

*she bites his chest, just above his tattoo* Fine. I'll sleep so hard you'll have to carry me to the car tomorrow. *grins*
That'll teach you to boss me around.

- Ruby

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Ever since...?

Don't sleep that hard. I'd think you were dead and I've had enough trauma for one lifetime in the last 73 hours, thanks.

Now shut up before I starting singing you Hey Judge and rocking you in the chair.

*squeezes her tight, half for her but also for him, a physical way of knowing she's right there. And that she wants to be. This is the Ruby that loves him, not the one who can't remember him*

-Dean

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Since the diner.... *shes pretty sure*

Threatening to sing to me...is only going to keep me awake... *her own arm tightens around him in response, finishing softly* I'm not going anywhere....

*truth is other than being stressed while they were separated, the fear of losing him again has kept her sleeping very lightly. She never wants to feel that loss again. That wall between them*

- Ruby

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Babe, you don't have to give up breakfast food because we had a fight. We had a fight in Venice, I still eat pizza. Bad stuff is gonna happen to us, Ruby. I'm a hunter, you're a werewolf, that's not even in the fine print. You can't let it get under your skin like this, you have to find a way to let it go.

So you can eat. And sleep. And I can do that too once I quit worrying about your ass all the time.

After we see Granny, I'm taking you to IHOP.

-Dean

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There's always eggs and bacon....hashbrowns...?

Stop worrying about my ass. *smiles* Unless you think there's something wrong with it?

But... I wouldn't mention IHOP around Granny.

She might get out the crossbow.

Again.

*she nestles in close and swats his chest gently.*. Now hush so I can get some more of that sleep you want me to have.

- Ruby

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*reaches down and squeezes her ass* I'm always worried about it.

You hush.

*but he shuts up and goes back to rubbing her shoulder and back soothingly, knowing he won't get any more sleep but wanting to be there while she does. Plus this will give him a little more time to think over what exactly he's supposed to say to Granny that'll get him out of her house without an arrow through his chestplate*

-Dean

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*she sighs softly and let's herself be soothed to sleep* Yessir...

*even then it takes her a bit to actually fall asleep feeling him still awake and knowing he's worried about her and whatever they'll find in Storybrooke. Her dreams are troubled, but she does feel a little better when Maddie's babbling eventually wakes her up again.*

- Ruby

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*When Maddie starts fussing he slips out of bed to make her a bottle, looking back as Ruby starts to stir*

Up and at 'em, ladies. We're heading out soon. Breakfast on the road. Everyone better be dressed when I get outta the shower.

*he hands Diana Maddie's bottle and then grabs some clothes and heads into the bathroom*

-Dean

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*she gives him a sleepy salute and then sits up to make sure that everything is packed before getting herself ready and taking a full Maddie from Diana so that Diana can get ready*

*Once Diana is ready, Ruby slips out for a moment to take care of the other room and make sure she has everything. As she's walking she breathes through another bout of nausea as she thinks about what could have possibly taken her memories like that. The border was down, she hadn't done anything, she couldn't think of anyone who would specifically wish her ill... It didn't seem like Granny was effected or had heard of others, because Ruby knew that would have been one of the first things she'd heard.*

*She stands outside for a few minutes just breathing in the fresh air to try and calm herself and her stomach before going back inside to see if Dean was out of the shower.*

- Ruby

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*Diana is ready and has everything for her and Maddie packed when Ruby comes back in. She noticed her standing around outside for a few minutes before coming in, and sees how pale she is, and gets a little worried*

Eat some of these.

*thrusts some saltine crackers at her, not accepting any arguments*

You look....close to death. You sure you're okay? You seemed really out of it last night.

~Diana

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*sighs and takes the crackers, slipping a few out of the sleeve before packing the rest and plopping down on the bed with her water from before, giving Diana a smile*

I'm fine. It was just hard being away from you guys. I didn't eat or sleep like I should have. *she reaches out and gives Diana's knee a squeeze before nibbling on one of the crackers* Now Dean's stressing himself worrying over me...which worries me more. *smirks* Never ending cycle, right?

Things will be better in Storybrooke, I hope. We could all use a little vacation.

Just...don't say anything about this to Dean, okay? I try not to let it show around him, as much as I can, and knowing you noticed would make him worry more... I'll be fine. I promise.

- Ruby

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Why were you away anyway? It didn't seem planned, with how freaked out Dean was, with no breaks, and no talking, and no answering questions.

*smiles as she watches ruby nibble and she squeezes her knee, she knows Ruby is trying to make her feel better, but in all honesty, it really isn't working, it's making her more worried*

Not that I'm not glad to go meet your friends and your Granny, but this all seems sort of sudden.

*bites her bottom lip*

You keep eating and I won't say anything. But I don't like the state of your health being our little secret. Even if he is doing his own worrying.

*reaches into the bag and pulls the crackers back out*

You keep them. Keep up your end of the bargain. I'm not going to go out of my way to worry him more on purpose, but I'm not going to be able to totally ignore it either.

~Diana who loves Ruby and doesn't like how weird things have been the last few days

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*puts the crackers in her purse, giving Diana a small look of thanks* I'm sorry it worried you, Diana. *gives her a hug*

It wasn't my intention... We just... Things just kind of happened and we both had to react quickly. It was something from my past which is why we're going to Storybrooke. *mostly true* I think we'll find some answers and...well...Dean was joking about meeting my family since I met Sam. *makes a face showing how well that went* Hopefully things will go more smoothly with Granny.

I'll eat, and you can keep tabs on me to make sure I do, okay? *smiles* I'm sure you and Granny will both team up on me once we get there.

- Ruby

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*smiles a little, hugging her back*

Well I was pretty sure neither one of you meant to worry me. But not knowing what's going on can be a little nerve wracking, especially when all you've got is Papa Bear glaring at you everytime you say something to him. *teases lightly*

I'm sure it will go more smoothly. And we'll help you with whatever as much as we can. Okay? Don't worry too much.

*smirks*

I like your granny already. And I will be keeping a very close eye on you.

~Diana

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Sorry you had to deal with him when he's like that. He just...he hates it when we're not all together.

I do too.

*points at Diana* Don't you side with her too quickly. She's not gonna like Dean at all if she finds out he's a hunter. So we have to keep that hush hush.

Hell...she's probably not gonna like him just because I do. It's kinda how it goes with us.

- Ruby

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I do too. And so does Maddie. She was so agitated the whole time. Though that could have had to do with me and Dean being agitated.

*nods*

I can do that. Dean being a hunter can stay our little secret.

*laughs*

I'm sure he'll find a way to win her over. Gruffness and all. I mean he takes care of all of us, that's got to count for something.

~Diana

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Poor little monster... I'm sure she just picks up on whatever moods we're all in... *still, it hurts her heart to think that Maddie really did miss her while she was gone*

I hope so... I mean...she makes me crazy sometimes, but...she's family too. I just want her to... I don't know... I guess be happy for me? Proud of me? I know she'll love you and Maddie instantly. You'll know, because she'll be fussing over you needing to eat and how we probably don't take good enough care of either of you. *grins*

- Ruby

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Hey, it's okay. she's fine. *wraps her arm around Ruby, pulling her to her* It obviously couldn't be helped. *doesn't want to believe that either she or Dean would cause that level of distress in the family on purpose*

I think we all want our parents to be proud of us, happy about what we're doing. I think that that's why those that have been abandoned or given up or forgotten have such a hard time of it. *it's probably some of the reason she partied and all of that before* She's prouder of you than my parents ever were of me. She at least kept you, would claim you in a crowded room, that sort of thing.

*laughs*

You and Dean take very good care of us. So no matter what she says, don't listen. Got it?

~Diana

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*rests her head on top of Diana's*

Yeah...just barely. *grins* She was always...hard on me. Even before. I couldn't do anything before, but here in Storybrooke? I...went a little wild, I guess. I think sometimes she'd rather not claim me.

There have been a few times she hasn't wanted to... It makes it irrelevant when everyone knows you and who you're related to though. *laughs*

I know that we try our best. I know that you both deserve more than we can offer though. At least right now. Maybe one of these days we'll stick to one place like Dean wants, but...

I wouldn't be able to do that without him. Don't think you would either.

- Ruby

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*tilts her eyes up to look at Ruby*

You know, no matter what, you aren't that same girl. I mean not to say you don't have attitude and you aren't bad ass or whatever. But you're with us. you take care of me and Maddie. You're with Dean. She may just see some of the growing you've done, you know. She might just take you by surprise.

*shakes her head as much as the position will let her*

You guys offer everything that's important for us. You love us. We get food. We get shelter. So what if we travel a lot and sometimes create strange jobs out of nothing. And hunt demons and supernatural creepy things. Or eat a lot of diner food. And pie.

None of that matters. I've lived in much worse conditions with much less.

If we settle down, we settle down, if not, then not. And no, right now, I don't think I would want to put down roots without you and Dean. I'm not ready for that. But one day...

*laughs a little*

Doug says when he's done with school that he's gonna buy a house in Lebanon, Kansas because it's the dead center of the country, so we'll never be that far away from each other. *blushes a little* Just between you and me, I think in four years, I could consider putting some roots there, especially knowing you guys won't ever be very far away.

~Diana

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*Ruby laughs softly and gives Diana a little squeeze*

Just don't mention putting down roots with Doug in Dean's hearing, okay? I like Doug and I'd like to see him live long enough to graduate. *grins*

But no...if and when you do settle down somewhere... If it's not with Dean and myself... You know you'll have to chase us off with how much we'll find random reasons to be around. He'll start making up things to investigate if he can't find enough within a days drive. Just to make sure you're still okay...and that you and Maddie are happy.

He might not say it constantly, but there's not a whole lot he loves more than you two. Nothing's gonna change that. Especially not distance or settling down with a nice boy. *teasing*

- Ruby

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