[AU] the fourth man in the fire

Dawn breaks peacefully over the Stackhouse home, and the sun rises on a far calmer day for all inside. Sookie lies curled in Sam's arms, dreaming. She'd set up the coffee the night before and left a note for whoever's first up to start the pot, so when Dean makes his yawning way downstairs, he can bring a cup back up with him to the guest room.

He isn't sharing a bed with a pretty girl this morning; instead, he takes the opportunity to lay out his kit and dismantle and clean everything that needs cleaning. 

Which means he's the only one awake when the front door creeps open and a figure slips inside, before making its way into the dining room. 

A few moments later, there's the sound of several items clattering down and a muffled swear following after.