Dean locked eyes with Bethany, who was nearly on top of Fred.

To his surprise, she raised her hand and slapped Fred across the face.

"I can’t believe he was trying to grope me!" she exclaimed, feigning innocence. "I was just trying to talk to him calmly!"

She jumped out of the car, her words hanging in the air.

"He's so full of himself," she muttered under her breath, hiding behind Dean for protection.

Dean’s frown deepened, and he shot a glare at Fred. "Touch her again, and I’ll beat your ass!"

Bethany nodded in agreement, her voice soft, but her eyes fierce. "Yeah..."

They turned and walked away from...