Remembrances (13/14)

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Title: Remembrances
Pairing: Jensen/ Jared
Characters: Tom Welling, Justin Hartley, and various other CW folks
Rating: PG-13
Word Count: 1922
Summary: Tom Welling is a college student that is asked to spend time with an elderly Jensen Ackles. Jensen is slow to come around but realizes the company is just what he needs





Daddies


“So whatever became of Jared's daughter?” Tom asked earnestly.

Jensen adjusted in slight discomfort. “Well,” he began through a groan, “Genevieve, his ex wife, let us have a few visits up until she was about three or so. That stopped when Katie mentioned to her mom that Uncle Jensen and Uncle Jared were kissing in the kitchen.”


~~~


Jared stared out the window, curtains pulled back by a massive hand. Jensen crept up behind him and slid his hands between his boyfriend's arms.

“You know that watching isn't gonna make them come any sooner right?” he asked into the soft fabric stretched over the taller man's shoulder blades.

“I know that. I am just anxious! It's been way too long since we last saw her! She's three now, can you believe it?”

“There they are!” Jensen tapped the glass in the direction of the mini van coming down the street. He leaned up to kiss Jared on neck, trying to get in the littlest bit of affection before two days of what he referred to as “The show”, not that it wouldn't be worth every second. Jared reached down and pulled him into a backwards faced hug before stepping away to practically run to the door.

Jensen continued to look out the window as the dark haired woman crossed in front of the van to release the sliding door. She climbed in and worked to free the toddler from her car seat. Jared was halfway down the walk when Gen sat the little girl in pink overalls down.
The little girl took off instantly screaming “Unca Jay!”

“Katie! Oh my gosh you're so big!” Jensen could make out through the still open front door. Both dogs bounded down the stairs to race out the door to greet their little princess. It was amazing how much little Katie looked like her dad, the same dark chestnut hair, same dimples and even the same soulful eyes.

Jensen saw his boyfriend sweep up the little girl and swing her high up into the air, driving a delighted squeal from the dark haired child. He crushed the small kid into his chest before putting her down to play with her giant canine friends. Jared walked over and gave Gen a tense half hug and took the small bag from her. It looked like the two shared a quick conversation before the woman retreated back to her van, slamming the side door and climbing in the driver's side.

As soon as the vehicle was out of sight Jensen waltzed out of the house.

“Jenfen!!” the tiny tot yelled through a minor lisp.

“Heya sweetie pie! How's my favorite little girl?” he bent down on his knees as she jumped into his arms. He covered her in kisses as she pretended to hate all the attention. Jared grabbed her bag and walked up to them, whistling for the dogs to follow as well. Jensen tossed her onto his shoulders and ducked as they walked into the house, ducking extra low to make sure they would fit.

___

Jared reached down and the little girl stretched to reach up to his big hand.
She then smacked Jensen's thigh to get his attention. He smiled down to her and faked a sigh. “Really? Now? Do I have to?” he asked.

She beamed cheerfully up to him and nodded emphatically. His smile grew as he slowly lowered his hand reluctantly. The second she would touch it he would quickly pull it away. After the third time of this he pretended to be caught of guard. “Oh no! She's got me! Someone help!” he mockingly called out with his other hand to the side of his mouth.

Jared chuckled softly. “You are so good with kids!”

“I've had a good deal of experience. I live with you after all!” he joked as they began swinging Katie between them.

“Haha!” Jared said plainly giving Jensen that look that told them they would be settling that in the bedroom tonight.

The trio walked through the small park and after strolled through the zoo. Jared found it completely ironic that out of all the animals they showed her, Katie was completely enamored with the chipmunk gripping something in it's little paws before pocketing it in its mouth and darting away. The little girl screamed with joy and charged after the small critter. Jensen took the girl's distracted behavior to get a quick squeeze as the tall men clasped each other's hand.

___

Jared tromped down the stairs and leaned against the wall to take in the sight. Jensen looked up from the couch as the brown haired girl rose and fell along with his chest. She slept soundly as the trapped Jensen just continued to let her.

“She loves you so much.” Jared whispered as he walked by, ruffling Jensen's short blond hair.

“I wish she didn't have to go back to that bitch tomorrow.”

“You know I think I am gonna see if we can work something out to get her for a month next time. I'm sure Gen won't like it but damn it I am the father, I should have some say.”

“That would be amazing! Well minus the extra long “show”, I mean.”

“We will figure it out hon.”

Katie yawned as she opened her eyes to see her 'Uncle' Jared.

“Heya kiddo! You want that ice cream now?”

She stared up tiredly as he leaned down and kissed her forehead, his hand secretly stroking Jensen's cheek.

___

Jensen slowly chopped at the vegetables at the kitchen counter as he heard the father and daughter play with the dogs in the living room. Jensen couldn't help but think of how Jared glowed even more than usual when she came to visit. He had just gathered the carrot slices on the edge of the knife and slid it into the pot when he was caught unaware by the large man nibbling gently at his shoulder.

“Mmmm smells fantastic! What are you making?” he asked, lips still grazing the cotton shirt.

“Well it's a special Ackles family recipe... I think Momma called it dinner!”

“Smart ass!' Jared laughed and brought a smack to his boyfriend's backside.

“Hey” Jensen jumped in surprise. Jared reached forward, around Jensen to grab a carrot that had yet to find its way to the pot. Jensen smacked the hand away. “It's Chicken and Dumplings. That okay?”

“Sounds delicious, Katie-bear loves chicken.”

“I know, that's why I'm making it.” Jensen said as Jared laid his chin on the shorter shoulder. He turned his head ever so slightly and kissed the scruffy face.

Normally they were careful around Katie, just to not cause any confusion. The little girl could still be heard running around with the large thud of Theo and soft yip from Bas. Jared grasped Jensen's waist and slowly turned him around. He kissed him deep and passionately as the carrots sizzled in their shallow olive oil bath.

___

Jensen was struggling to keep the large St. Bernard in place as he tried to spray him with the hose. “Why couldn't we have got a Chihuahua?” he said to no one in particular. The phone in the kitchen rang through the patio door. Jensen dropped the sprayer and glared at the giant dog. “This isn't over yet Senor Theodore!” the massive brown and white dog panted in triumph and shook off what little water had actually made it on him.

Jensen ran inside and grabbed the cordless phone off it's base. “Hello...” he answered into the phone.

“Jensen? Is that you?” the familiar and grating voice sounded over the phone.

“Gen? Yeah it's me.”

“Is Jared there?” she spoke sharply.

“No he is at a conference in Seattle. Is something the matter? Everything okay with Katie?” Jensen switching the receiver to the other ear.

“No as a matter of fact! What the hell did you two perverts do to my daughter?” she shouted.

“We didn't do anything. What the hell are you talking about?”

“Katie keeps going on about how Uncles Jen and Jay were kissing like mommy and daddy. What the hell is up with that Jensen?”

“She said what?” Jensen asked as his heart sank.

“You heard me! Are you having sex with my ex husband? Are the two of you queers?”

“Excuse me?”

“Answer the damn question Jensen!”

“What I do and who I do it with is none of your business.”

“Well it is now, when you two go parading your sick disgusting behavior in front of my child like, like it's normal that's when it becomes my business! Tell Jared that I am speaking to my lawyer first thing tomorrow. The two of you freaks of nature will never see her again!”

Jensen stared at the wall in shock as the phone went dead.


~~~


“She didn't know you were together? Wait Uncle Jared, he was her father though...”

“Gen remarried shortly after the divorce was final.”

“To the guy she cheated with?” Tom asked to clarify the details.

“Bingo! His name was Milo, he was a partner at Jared's firm when he lived up in Vancouver. Anyway to answer your question, Gen raised Katie to think that Milo was her daddy, not Jared. We were just distant uncles that Katie got to come stay with for a few days here and there. As for whether she knew or not, no. We didn't exactly broadcast it Thomas. As far as I know she just assumed we were two bachelors living the life. She knew we were close, hell I was his best man at their wedding. I never really understood what he saw in her. She had these huge lips, reminded me of a giant carp that had the misfortune of being stung by a bee right in the kisser!”

Tom laughed hysterically.

“What's so funny?” Jensen asked in all seriousness.

Tom's laughter lowed to a snicker as he explained. “It's nothing, just I think your man Jared had a bit of a lip fetish!”

Jensen raised an eyebrow to prod the young man further to an understandable answer.

“Dude, you had quite the kissable pucker too, judging by the pictures you've shown me.”

The realization caused a blush to spread over the old man's wrinkled face. “Ha! Never thought about that before!”

The two laughed together for another minute before calming down once again.

“Does that mean Jared never got to know his own daughter?”

“When Gen found out she immediately filed for full custody which of course Jared fought but lost. It was a far different time back then. Gen didn't have much of a case but all the judge had to hear was that Jared had a live in male lover and that was that. She refused to even let us see her again. I haven't seen even so much as a picture of that beautiful little girl since that last visit. Jared constantly wrote her letters, sent birthday cards, presents. Nothing ever came back but I am fairly certain the bitch burned or threw them out.”

“That is horrible! She shouldn't have taken her father away from Katie, or you! That little girl should know where she is from!”

“I know but there wasn't much we could do Tom. We tried to keep tabs but after they moved back to Canada we lost all traces of them.”

“That royally sucks!”

“I know. Jared never got to see his little girl graduate, get married, maybe even have her own kids.”


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