Under Your Spell

By RICHARD LARDNER and JIM KUHNHENN, Associated Press Richard Lardner And Jim Kuhnhenn, Associated Press – Thu Apr 7, 12:33 am ET

WASHINGTON – The Obama administration warned Wednesday that a federal shutdown would undermine the economic recovery, delay pay to U.S. troops fighting in three wars, slow the processing of tax returns and limit small business loans and government-backed mortgages during peak home buying season.

The dire message, delivered two days before the federal government's spending authority expires, appeared aimed at jolting congressional Republicans into a budget compromise....

Mrs. Jones was cleaning the breakfast table when someone rang the bell. She put the dishes on the dresser and walked to the front door. She opened and froze.
“You” she said weak when seeing Cas.
“Hello, Mrs. Jones” Cas said friendly. “Can I come in, please?”
“I…I don’t know, Mr…” Mrs. Jones stammered reluctant.
“Novak. Castiel Novak” Cas introduced himself. He nodded at Meg. “This is Meg Masters. She’s a close friend. Please, Mrs. Jones, I just want to talk to you”
Mrs. Jones sighed. “Fine, then” she said and she let them in. She led them to the kitchen where...

“Hey, you okay?”
Kelsey looked up at her best friend Veronica who came check on her.
“Did that guy hurt you?” she asked. Kelsey shook her head. “No, he tried, but I could stop him”
“You want to get back inside?” Veronica asked.
“No, exactly I’d like to go home” Kelsey said.
“Okay, you want me to give you a ride?” Veronica suggested.
“No, thank you” Kelsey said. “I only had a little bit of alcohol and I want you to have fun”
“You sure?” Veronica checked.
“Yes” Kelsey insisted. “Go back inside, have fun, get wasted”
“Call me when you’re home” Veronica...

Cas and Meg left the basement and walked back into the living room.
“You should get yourself cleaned up. If Sam and Dean see the blood on your clothes, they’re going to ask questions” Meg said wise.
“Then I shall use his bathroom” Cas said. “Care to join me?” he winked as he reached out his hand. Meg smiled back mischievous and accepted his hand. Cas pulled her to him and kissed her passionately. She jumped in his arms and he carried her upstairs to the bathroom. Their clothes still on Cas walked into the shower cabin and put Meg down.
Meg touched for the tap and opened it, letting...

What have you done to me
Making my walls tumbling down
Making my feet lift up from the ground
Conjuring this happiness, so obvious to see

What have you done to me
Taking this depressed mood away
Being the answer to my prayers
Being such a savior I can barely breathe

I'd use no exaggeration when it comes to you
And when I'd wake up alone I don't know what I should do

I can't eat, I can't sleep
'Cause all I think about is you
I'm possessed, I'm obsessed
And only you can help me through
I can't breathe, I'm in need
What have you done to me

What have you done to me
Turning my nightmares into dreams
Making the best...

Say hello to your reflection
'Cause it's probably the only one you dare to look in the eye
Tell me what's the point of your defending
Can't you see there's no reason to hold on to your lies

I might act not normal
'Cause I'm probably the only one who dares to stand up to you
Tell me what's the point of your pretending
Can't you see you better not shut your eyes for the truth

Wake up and take a look around
Can't you see there's no one to lean on
You're sinking faster and faster into the ground
While you realize all your friends are gone
Now do I see tears coming up in your eyes
Than tell me what's the point...

Cas’ phone rang as he walked slowly towards the other two men. Without looking he picked up. “Meg”
“Where are you?” Meg asked a little hysterical. She was standing by the table, holding Cas’ note in her hand.
“I believe I left you a piece of paper with my whereabouts” Cas replied.
“Yeah. Dear Meg, I have some unfinished business I have to deal with. I’ll be back tomorrow” Meg read from the note. “What unfinished business? Where are you?” she repeated a little angry.
Cas didn’t answer immediately. He had spotted his targets and caught up with them. “Do you remember...