Keep the Fire Burnin'

06

When Ellen turned away, Shiloh and Jo shared a look and nodded.

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The brothers left and made their way to Philadelphia. They parked in front of the apartment building and entered.

"I feel kind of bad, snaking Jo and Shiloh's case," Sam admitted.

"Yeah, maybe they put together a good file. But could you see her out here working one of these things?" Dean asked. "I don't think so." They pulled out EMF meters. "You get anything?"

"No, not yet," Sam replied, running his EMF reader over the light switch and it purred. He leaned over. "What's that?"

"What?"

Sam touched the goo. "Holy crap."

Dean touched the goo before he said, "That's ectoplasm. Well, Sam, I think I know what we're dealing with here. It's the Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man."

Sam rolled his eyes. "Dean, I've only seen this stuff, like, twice. I mean, to make this stuff, you have to be one majorly pissed off spirit."

"All right, let's find this badass before he snags any more girls."

They exited the apartment and walked down the hallway, hearing voices and hid around a corner. Dean frowned, recognizing the women's voices.

"It's so convenient," Jo said.

"Yeah, it's a great building, fixed it up real nice," the landlord informed. "All the apartments come furnished, too."

"It is so spacious," Shiloh commented. "You know, my friend told me I absolutely have to come check it out, and I have to admit, she was right. You did a really good job with this place."

Dean stepped out. "What the hell are you doing here?"

"There you are, honey," Shiloh said as she grabbed Dean around the waist. "This is my boyfriend Dean and his buddy Sam."

"Good to meetcha," the landlord said. "Quite a gal you've got here."

Dean smacked Shiloh's butt. "Oh yeah, she's a pistol."

"So, did you already check out that apartment?" Shiloh questioned. "The one for rent."

"Yeah. Yes. Loved it. Heh. Great flow."

"How'd you get in?" the landlord wondered.

"It was open."

"Now, Ed, um, when did the last tenant move out?" Jo asked.

"Oh, about a month ago," the landlord answered. "Cut and run, too. Stick me for the rent."

"Well," Shiloh said with a smile. "Her loss, our gain! 'Cause if Dean-o loves it, it's good enough for me."

"Oh, sweetie." Dean smacked her again.

Shiloh pulled out a wad of cash. "We'll take it."

They walked inside and Jo said, "Shiloh and I'll flip you for the sofa." She glanced at the sofa.

"Does your mother even know you and Shiloh are here?" Dean asked.

"Told her I was going to Vegas."

"You think she's gonna buy that?"

Shiloh met his eyes. "Jo and I aren't idiots. She got Ash to lay a credit card trail all the way to the casinos."

"You know, you shouldn't lie to your mom. Shouldn't be here either," Dean told Jo.

"Well, I am," Jo said. "So untwist your boxers and deal with it."

"Where'd you get all that money from, anyways?" Sam asked.