Let the moment go… Don't forget it for a moment, though

[jockwitch]

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[imnot_likeyou]

Hey, Jack.

[He makes his way closer, sitting and leaning back against the couch as he looks over the rest of the room.]

How's it feel? To be an official high school graduate.

[ergowwwd]

It feels ... normal. Our definition of what normal might be like. People take graduates more seriously. They get more respect and more freedom.

( Speaking of, dad two, he smiles, closing his book. )

Josie invited me to go with them to Europe. We are going to be holding backpacks.

[imnot_likeyou]

[He raises an eyebrow at that, and while he knows that Cas and Dean will likely have their reservations:]

Do you want to go?

[ergowwwd]

I want to see the world. Even though, I could, myself - alone, or even with one more person, I think going with friends will be better. I think it could be better.

( Maybe for him. And definitely for everyone else. )

[imnot_likeyou]

I definitely think it sounds like a lot of fun.

[Sam might even be a little jealous.]

If I had the option when I was your age, I would have taken it.

[ergowwwd]

You went to school. Should I go to school? I want to hunt. I want to help you and Dean hunt. And Castiel. But, I could hunt after.

( After holding backpacks. )

[imnot_likeyou]

You can do whatever you want, Jack.

[Sam isn't going to limit him. He knows that hunting is an easy thing to fall into, but he also knows that college is important.]

It's your life. If you want to go live it, we'll find ways to make it work. This is the time in your life when you're supposed to go out there on your own and try new things.

[ergowwwd]

What do you think Dean will say?

( Dean wasn't happy when Sam went to college. And he's never in a good mood when he or Sam are separated. He doesn't want to hurt Dean by staying away. )

[imnot_likeyou]

I think he'll worry about you. But I also think that I'll be able to convince him to let you go.

[Jack managed to make it through school without things imploding. He can handle a couple weeks in Europe.]

[ergowwwd]

So, I can. After I talk to Castiel. And you talk to Dean.

( The brightest, cutest smile. )

[imnot_likeyou]

[Which makes Sam smile too.]

Yeah. We'll make it work.

[ergowwwd]

Awesome. Dude. Cool.

( A very congenial, stilted tone. Like everything Jack.

He pushes up from the couch, leaving the book on the cushion. )

I should tell Josie.

[imnot_likeyou]

[Sam nods.]

I'll go find Dean.

[cholesterol]

( Dean's at the table with the Salvatore's and Buffy. They're the only people he really knows, but when he gets word Elena's good, he's up, finishing the last of his beer and can be caught heading to find - well - his brother. )

[imnot_likeyou]

[And he spots Dean before making his way closer.]

Hey. You got a minute?

[cholesterol]

Yeah. You almost ready? Elena's being discharged. And, Ranger Rick thought she might be in danger. Some witch named Harvey.

( ... )

What?

[imnot_likeyou]

We'll talk about it on the way.

[They can head to Elena first. In fact, it might be a good way to distract Dean after he drops the news.]

[cholesterol]

( Uh - sure. Fine. He's driving, though. )

Figured we could - clean up after ourselves. ( Dean. He walks down the line of cars to the Impala, unlocking it and joining his brother. The engine purrs to life and he takes off. ) So uh, what are we talking about?

[imnot_likeyou]

[Sam takes a deep breath as he leans back against the seat.]

Jack wants to go on a gradation trip with his friends.

[cholesterol]

( Actually, that's not as bad as he thought, or expected. He deserves one. Like he deserves friends. )

Where?

[imnot_likeyou]

Europe.

[Just gonna rip off that bandaid.]

[cholesterol]

He's going with the overprivileged supes?

( When he discussed it with Jo, he didn't think Jack was involved. )

And how is he getting there?

[imnot_likeyou]

[Sam gives him a look.]

How else is he going to get to Europe, Dean? He can't drive there.

[cholesterol]

Cas'll fly him.

( Right? He knows. Don't say it. Don't say it. He looks front. )

Better be in a demon free fly zone.

[imnot_likeyou]

[Deep breath. Just ... deep breath.]

I'm sure he'll be fine. It's not like he's going to be alone.