dudeimbatman | Merry Christmas you filthy animal

Thanksgiving had been awesome. Dean had cooked every conceivable Thanksgiving dish and they'd all eaten until they thought they were going to burst. He'd spent the next day in a food coma but had quickly gotten up to speed on getting the bunker ready for Christmas. There had been a shit ton of decorations in storage, but he'd replaced a few lights and added a singing Santa or two.

Ruby had embroidered stockings with everyone's name. She hated embroidery, but she was damn good at it. Jo had contributed a recipe for Christmas punch and one for eggnog. She insisted that they needed to have it regularly so they could tweak the recipe. That way it would be perfect for Christmas Eve. Dean was pretty sure Jo was just enjoying her first real Christmas since God knows when. Dean wasn't complaining. Lucy hadn't stopped baking since the tree had gone up, and didn't show any signs of slowing down.

Ruby was also systematically removing, altering, or replacing everything that said Christmas. The bunker was turning into a politically (or demonically) correct wonderland: Happy Holidays!

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Yes, all he wants to believe is that the good guys win.

They should watch the rest of them soon. The more he watches now, it goes without saying that he would be invested in the others if she told him. A strong female lead never hurt anybody. In fact, he could grow from watching how badass women can be as all his role models prior to Itinere were Winchesters.

Lucy's advice clears his doubt about the world inside the movie. "Well, no. We never let them win."

He goes back to watching the movie for a bit before turning back to Lucy.

"Would you still want to bake in this universe?" He motions to the action scene currently playing out. "Looking for supplies is something I could do." Maybe she can tell he's gotten into the make belief aspect.

It's a nice thing to believe in. It's one that Lucy tries to believe in every day. She's an optimist most of the time, but she does often avoid the evening news because it's depressing and hard on her optimism.

They can make it a date. Most of Lucy's role models prior to meeting the Winchesters were much more quiet kind of strong woman or fictional. She likes knowing heroes are real though. It helps keep her optimism high.

She can't help but laugh a little at Jack's question before she nods. "Yeah. Even heroes have to eat and someone has to cook for them. I like feeding people. It's my way of showing I care and contributing to good's triumph over evil, I guess."

Jack isn't a fan of the evening news either. It's terrible the things people do out there. He's much more a fan of the funnies from the newspaper in the morning. Lucy at breakfast every day would only add value to his routine (and hopefully hers.)

Jack can try to come up with the when and where. It's the least he can do. Besides, quality time with someone of her character (the strong, one day at a time person) means a lot to him.

Lucy's laughter is infectious and he can't help but laugh with a smile. "I'll cook with you. I want to do what's best for the most people too." Keeping people fed sounds like it does the most good, arguably. Jack could fight but he's not a fan of it period. But he will if the Winchesters need him that isn't a question. Lucy really cares about people and he's in awe of that.

Jack and Cas are definitely Lucy's favorite parts of the morning with bourbon in her coffee as a close third. Like Jack, she prefers to put more positivity in her life than negative.

Next time she does a baking and spa night, she'll let Jack know. He can wear a face mask, get pedicures, and make cupcakes with her while listening to too much pop music.

"I will be happy to have you as my sous chef," she tells him then bumps his shoulder with hers. "I think most people would argue that you're doing the most good by being all the best parts of God from the bible." You know, kind benevolent, generous, and loving.

Cas would agree that Lucy is a good influence on Jack.

All she would need to do is call and invite him to do one thing to get a yes. It could be an extended family with Cas date if Jack didn't think it was meant to be a proper date between the adults.

"I need to read the rest of the Bible, " he blurts out. But he understands what she I'd getting at. "I don't interfere anymore than what needs to be fixed now."

Merry Christmas you filthy animal

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