Later

I wake up to someone shaking me. I don't remember falling asleep, but I find myself lying horizontally on the couch. And Rob is the one waking me up. "Cal, it's time for our panel" He tells me. I nod tiredly, giving him a thumbs up. He chuckles "Come on". I sit up, stretching before standing up. I put Alfie's vest back on him as he stands up with me from his position on the floor. Then we head out. "How do you sleep with the thing around your waist?" Rob asks. I shrug "It isn't too bad once you get used to it. But I've been wearing it since I was six. So, I guess I've just grown accustomed to it. I'd feel naked without it". He hums "That's cool". I smile "I beg to differ".

After the intro, I sit on the floor of the stage, earning a chuckle from the guys, who remain standing. "Is this gal amazing, or what? This is her fifth panel this weekend. And she's still got tons of energy left" Rich points out, making the audience cheer. I shrug "Well, I was sleeping about five minutes ago. Robbie had to wake me up". "Is that why your shoes are missing?" Rich smirks teasingly. I look at my feet, seeing that in fact I don't have shoes on. I shrug "Haven't you heard? It's the latest trend". The audience laughs as he hums "No, I don't think I have. Would you care to explain it some more?". I smile "I sure would. It was just invented about two seconds ago. That's how latest it is. You know, normally people take their shoes off before taking a nap. And when they are woken up for a panel, they just happen to forget their shoes. So, yeah… that's how it was started by yours truly. I'm quite proud of it. But I also blame Rob. He could've told me". He shrugs, smiling as the audience laughs at my story "Well, I tend not to look at people's feet". I giggle and Rich chuckles "Alright, let's have some questions. You". He points to the right side of the stage first and I spin around to look in that direction. "Hello, there" I smile at them. The girl smiles "Hi, my question is for Rich". I nod "Well, I am not him. So, ask that guy". I spin back around to point at Rich, making everyone laugh. He smiles before turning his attention to the person at the mic "Hey".

"Hi, so I was wondering if you had any advice for getting into directing".

I grin "No, he doesn't. Next!". Rob bursts out laughing as Rich turns to look at me. I stick my tongue out at him and he chuckles, shaking his head. He sighs "As I was about to say before being so rudely interrupted. Yes, I do. If you want to do it, just go for it. You have a camera and a multitude of filmmaking apps in your pocket. Most of which are free and you can post them on social media, on YouTube. You have more access to these things on your phone than I did in my entire house when I was a kid. So, take advantage of it. Play around with it, show it to people. See what happens. It's that easy and that hard". "Thank you" She replies. He nods before turning to the next person "You". I purse my lips "You're a bit aggressive, Rich". He turns to me, then sighs jokingly "Okay, you want to do it then?". I grin "Gladly". I spin around to face the other side of the stage "Hi, I apologise for that aggression you received there. He means well". I hear Rob chuckle into his mic from behind me. "Hi" This next girl smiles back at me. "What's your question?... wait, no. Who's it for first?" I question. She shrugs "All three of you". I nod "Oh, good". "What's your favourite food?" She asks. "Apples" I reply without hesitation before spinning back around to face the boys. Rob leans on one of the chairs, his foot resting on the bar between the legs and he raises his mic to his lips "Um… I like shrimp. I really love popcorn". "What about popcorn shrimp? Or shrimp popcorn?" I question. He shrugs "Great. I'm down for that. Rich, what's your favourite food?". He hums "I don't know. I like a lot of food. I like sandwiches, because you can have multiple foods within in". She nods "Thank you". I smile "Thanks. See, Rich? Watch and learn. Robbie, you go". He nods "Alright". He turns to the next person "Hi, what's your question?". He turns to look at me for approval "How was that? Did I pass?". I nod "You did, Robbie. Good job". Rich shakes his head.

"Hey, my question is actually for Callan" She speaks into the mic, seemingly a little bit nervous. Rob smiles at her "That's okay". I look at her and wave "Hi". She plays with the zip on her hoodie "Hi, I was wondering how you live with Hypoglycemia every day, because you seem to have a lot of energy. I have Type 2 diabetes and I find that difficult to live with sometimes. Also, when you spin around like that. Don't you get dizzy?".

I chuckle "Great question. One, yes it is very dizzying. I don't recommend it. And two, I have been lucky enough to have people in my life who are incredibly supportive and always have been. Either with my own family and within this family here. These guys and everyone else are the most patient and caring people I've ever met. They offer to help me if I need it and they… if I don't need help with something, they don't bother me. They ask if I'm okay and that's it. Which is very much appreciated. It's one of the many reasons that my mum feels comfortable enough to leave me with them for a day or two. But that's what helps me personally. Just surround yourself with the right people and you'll be fine". She nods "Thanks". "Was that okay?" I question. She smiles "Yes, thank you". I nod "Okay, great. Moving on".
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"Hi, can you sing for us?" Someone asks.

I feel my heart drop "Please tell me that question is for Rob". She chuckles "Sorry, yeah. It's for Rob". I sigh in relief "Oh, thank god". I giggle, turning to face the boys behind me. Rob nods "Um… sure. Yeah, I can do that". The audience cheers and Rich comes to sit beside me. "Finally decided to join me?" I tease him. He chuckles, nudging me "Just wanted to get a better seat". Rob puts the guitar strap on over his head before starting to tune it. He looks at the person and I watch as he tunes the guitar. "What do you want me to sing?" He asks. She shrugs "Anything". He hums, glancing at me and Rich "Okay". When it's tuned, he starts to play Fare Thee Well. Then he starts to sing

If I had wings,
Like Noah's dove.
I'd fly up the river
to the one I love.
Fare thee well, oh honey
Fare thee well

I knew a man,
He's long and tall.
He moved his body
like a cannonball
Fare thee well, oh honey.
Fare thee well

Remember one night,
In drizzling rain.
And around my heart,
I felt an aching pain.
Fare thee well, oh honey
Fare thee well

One of these days,
it won't be long.
You'll call my name and
I'll be gone.
Fare thee well, oh honey
Fare thee well

Fare thee well

The audience claps and cheers and I clap too when he finishes. As he puts the guitar back, Rich speaks up "Man, I'm so glad that question was for Rob. Cause you would not be cryin' if it was for me". I chuckle at that and we move on.

"Hey, this is for all of you. I was wondering if you had any funny stories from the set of spn".

I hum into my mic, then smile "I have a few. But which one shall I tell you?". I receive a laugh from the audience. I purse my lips "Oh, I have one". Rich motions for me to go ahead.

"So, um… J2 are known for messing with people, especially Misha. I've been a witness many times. And they don't really mess with me much, cause they know I literally don't have two minutes to myself on set. But this one time, I can't remember the episode. Anyway, I was doing a scene with Jared, Jensen, Mark Sheppard and Ruth. And I had to say this big speech to Crowley. It was a lot of words and I kept messing up because those two a-holes were behind the camera, making faces at me. And every time the director turned around to see what I was laughing at, they acted normal. So, I got in trouble cause I was laughing so much. And then I really understood what Misha goes through every day".

I smile, seeing so many people laugh at my story. Rich chuckles "That's a great story, Cal. This isn't funny for me, but here goes. I've told this story before, so I'm sorry if you've already heard it. This was back in season three. I didn't know the boys too well at this point. But after shooting, they invited me over to their trailer to watch a football game. I thought that was nice of them to do that, cause otherwise I would've just went back to the hotel I was staying at. Now, not only do they have similar names. Their trailers are identical. So I picked at random and went over to one of them. You know, what are the chances? So, I walk up to the door, knock. And I hear muffled sounds. So, I assumed that was them. I went into the trailer, said 'Hey, what's the s-'. Two giant dogs were layin' on the couch. I went 'Ah!'. They went 'Grrr'. And they leapt from the couch, so I quickly stepped back out and slammed the door shut. So, then I composed myself, went back to change my pants. Then I went back to the right trailer and acted like nothing happened".

Rob sighs "I was doing this scene with Jared and Jensen. It was supposed to be quite a serious scene. You know, Dean questioning where God had been this whole time and stuff. And while that was happening, Jared not Sam, was playing footsie with me under the table. So, I kept laughing. And of course I can't get away with blaming the two main actors. So, I was getting in trouble. And I look at Jensen, thinking maybe he would save me. But he just pulled a face at me and I laughed again. But since the camera is on me, no one can see what they are doing. So, to them I'm just laughing for no reason. But it's them, not me!".

I chuckle and that's when my beeper goes off. I notice Alfie appear at the side of the stage, obviously hearing the same noise from his vest. I nod, then turn to Rich. Who is still sitting beside me. I tap his arm, getting his attention after putting my mic down. He turns to look at me "You okay?". I nod "I have to go take my glucose shot". He nods "Alright, will you be okay?". I nod "I'll be fine, I've got Alf with me". He offers me his hand and I take it. I stand up with his help, then I head backstage, meeting Alfie. He barks softly and I nod "Shh, I know".

I go into the disabled bathroom, then get the kit from Alfie's vest. I take the shot in my finger, then check my levels before putting it back. I take two candy bars, then leave the bathroom. I start to eat one of them on the way to the green room, where my bag is. Inside, I find Ruth, Bri, Kim and Misha. "Hey, Cal. You okay?" Misha asks me. I nod before getting my bag. I take the Lucozade out of my bag, then hold it up to show them the bottle as I still had my mouth full. They nod as I pour some into a mug. "Cal, take it easy, okay?" Kim tells me. I nod "Yeah, I know". I leave with my chocolate, drink and Alfie and head back to the stage.

I tell Alfie to stay, then walk back out. One candy bar is in my pocket, the other one I'm still eating. And I've got the Lucozade in my other hand. I smile at the audience and wave before sitting down on the floor again. "Welcome back, Cal. You good?" Rich asks. I nod, giving him a thumbs up. The two chuckle and nod before continuing to answer their question. I finish eating the candy bar, then sip my juice. I put the mug down, then pick up my mic as Rob answers a question.

The band comes out as we near the end of the panel. "Okay, this is gonna be the last question, make it count. You" Rich points to the left side. "Hi, my question is for Callan" They reply. I nod as I drink my Lucozade, holding up a finger as I down it. Which I know I'm not supposed to do, but no one needs to know that. I put the cup back down "Shoot". They chuckle "How does Alfie know when your blood sugar is low?". I smile "Good question. Well, I have a beeper strapped around my waist, which is connected to a beeper in Alfie's vest. The sound is more high pitched for him, so it makes him react quicker. When he hears the beep, it means he needs to let me know that. Sometimes I won't hear the beep if I'm in a room that's too loud. Which can be dangerous. But it's never gotten to that point, he doesn't let me ignore him". She nods "Thank you". "Thank you for your question. That's all. I'm Rich, he's Rob. And that over there is Cal. We will see you all at the Saturday Night Special tonight" Rich says and I stand up with my cup. Rich takes the mic from me as Rob sings the outro. He walks with me backstage and Alfie pads over to me. We hear Rob say goodbye for now to the audience before joining us. "Cal, you should probably rest before the SNS" Rich tells me as we walk into the hallways. I nod "Yeah, I will".

We enter the green room and the same people who were in it before are still here. "Where's Jared and Jensen?" I ask. "Photo ops" Misha replies. I nod before flopping onto the couch on my front. The girls are sitting around the table. Rich sits on the couch opposite me, beside Misha and Rob takes up residence in the blue bean bag. And Alfie lies on the floor. "Cal, if the sns is too much for you. You don't have to come" Rich sighs. I shrug "Nah, I'll go. I'll be good in a couple of hours".

"We should come up with some kind of signal in case your beeper goes off on stage again. That way you don't need to worry about telling us, so you can just go when you need to" Rob suggests. I nod "That's a good idea". "Yeah, we can't have you faintin' on us on stage" Rich chuckles. I hum, pursing my lips in thought "What about this?". I sit up a bit to do the peace out sign. Rich nods "That works". "Good, glad we got that sorted out" I chuckle before flopping back down. Everyone laughs and I smile.
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Later (Third POV)

Cal was getting ready in her hotel room when there was a knock on the door. "Come in" She tells the person. The door opens and Jensen steps into the room. "Hey" She smiles at him as Alfie goes to greet him. He scratches his head, then looks at Cal "Hey, I wanted to check on you. You don't feel dizzy or anything, do you?". She shook her head "No, I just took my glucose shot". He nods "Okay, good. Just if you do, you can sit out for a bit". She smiles slightly "I know, thanks Jensen". He hugs her from the side "Just promise me you'll be careful". She sighs, feeling him kiss her head "I promise". "Also wanted to tell you Jared went home. He just left, said for you to be careful and he'll see you soon" He tells her. She nods "Okay". "Love you, kiddo" He sighs. She smiles, turning around to hug him properly "Love you too, Jensen". J2M have always been like older brothers to her and they act like it too. Even though she has four actual brothers, she has three who aren't related by blood. Rob and Rich she also thinks of as her older brothers. So, she has five adopted brothers. Mark Sheppard has been like a mentor/second father figure to her from the start. Kim, Bri and Ruth are like older sisters. It's just a big family and she loves being a part of it.
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Part 4 will be up soon

- W.S