This is a collection of things that happened before, during, and after the Vessel's Series. I hope it will clear up things up for some of my faithful readers. Please enjoy and review.

Disclaimer: Not mine.

Sam panicked in Balthazar's hold as he watched Dean struggle to draw in a breath. Gabriel and Castiel were quickly yet efficiently pulling his brother out of his bloodstained clothes and tossing them aside. Between the two angels working together they managed to completely strip the hunter and were now healing him with gentle touches. Soothing hands carefully calmed the older Winchester enough for him to draw in a breath only to wince as he let it back out in a scream.

"SAM!"

The named hunter surged forward intent on getting to his brother but he was easily held in place by the British angel and was soon being pulled further away from them. "Easy mate. Let's not lose the plot. Your brother is going to be just fine. We just need to give them a bit of space yeah?"

"No. Let me go Balthazar! Dean wants me!" Sam said fighting against the angel's strength.

"Yes he does want you but he doesn't need you. Right now he needs Gabriel and Castiel. They know what to do. This isn't the first time they've had to stitch him back together." The Brit said, pulling Sam to the couch and running a hand through the hunter's hair in an effort to calm him. "Just give them a few minutes and let them fix the damage. That's a good chap."

With a half strangled sob the human nodded and relaxed into Balthazar's hold. The British angel pulled him closer and let out his wings to wrap around tense hunter, glad that he had heard the hunter's panicked prayers earlier. Now that he was sure Sam wasn't going to bolt again he began running his hands over the body in his hold pleased when he only found a broken wrist and several small cuts and bruises. He healed every injury with care before turning back to look at his brothers.

Gabriel was speaking softly in Enochian to Castiel, whose worried blue eyes never lifted once from his mate. From what he could hear it seemed that poor Dean had been injured worse then they thought. If the archangel wasn't so strong with his healing skills then they might have very lost the eldest hunter tonight. Glancing up at the mirror he watched as Razael paced back and forth, wings out and puffed in agitation. For once he was grateful to the insane angel too, for deciding to tag along on Sam and Dean's hunting trip.

Thinking back on it now it was obvious that the whole thing had been a trap. There was a small nest of demons that they had found out about and the two hunters had decided that they were going to go take them out. Normally Razael didn't care much for hunting demons with his sometimes vessel but this time something had driven the insane angel to go with them.

From what had been described by Sam, the two hunters had walked into an ambush with several high level demons. Razael had done what he could to help but then Sam had been targeted and was almost separated from his brother. Dean had managed to use Razael's power to get to his brother's side and that was when the leader had struck. The demon had stabbed the eldest hunter multiple times before Razael had been able to take complete control of Dean's body and, according to Sam, completely level the building before bringing them back to their safe house.

Which is now why there was a pool of blood on the floor around Dean, who was not only suffering from the wounds he received from the demon but also from using Razael's power. Truthfully Balthazar wasn't sure how the hunter was even still alive after playing host to the crazed angel so many times over the past years. Most would have succumbed long before now but Balthazar could only assume that the human's strength had something to do with his two bonds to Castiel and is bond to the archangel.

A quite snap drew his attention and he looked up to see that Gabriel had finished with his healing and had changed the main room around a bit summoning their California King bed. Dean was tucked in with Castiel laying next to him, the angel's skin having a slightly blue tinge to it as he used his body to try to bring down his mate's fever. Gabriel looked over to where he was sitting with Sam, who was now calm but staring longingly at his brother. The archangel came over to them with a tired smile on his face.

"Thank you for taking care of my Sam, Balthazar." Gabriel said as he stopped before them.

"I did swear myself to you and yours." The British angel said, pulling his wings back to release Sam from them. "I think this falls into my job description. You and Castiel had Dean well in hand and someone needed to take care of Sam and keep him from getting in the way while tending to his own injuries. Nothing more then a broken bone and some bumps. I just did what I could."

"And again you have my thanks for taking care of my mate when I couldn't." Gabriel said leaning down and giving the Brit a kiss on the cheek.

Balthazar beamed and released his hold on Sam and stood, heading over to check on his brother and brother's mate. Gabriel leaned down and kissed the top of his mate's head, not surprised to feel himself being pulled into a nearly bone crushing hug, had it not been for his Grace. With a small smile he tangled his fingers into those long brown locks as he felt the fine tremors run through that tall frame.

"It's okay Sammich." Gabe said. "Dean-o is going to be just fine. It might take him a few days before he's up and about but he'll be just fine. I promise."

"C-Can I see him? Please?" Sam asked, his voice cracking.

"Of course you can. You really think that I would tell you no Sam? Dean kept wanting to make sure you were okay. So come on. Up you get Samsquatch. Let's make sure that big brother knows you're okay, alright?" Gabriel said, helping pull his mate to his somewhat shaky feet.

He led the younger hunter to his brother, holding onto his mate's hand and steering him to the chair that he summoned next to bed. He was glad he did because no sooner did Sam lay eyes on his brother then his knees gave out. Gabriel could understand why. Dean's skin held a grayish tone but there was an underlying flush signifying the fever the hunter was fighting. Small traces of blood could be seen by his nose and also at the corners of his were dark bags under his eyes and his breathing was slightly labored. Sam reached out and took Dean's overly warm hand in his own and tired green eyes opened to meet his.

"Hey Sammy. You okay?" Dean asked weakly.

"Yeah. I'm okay. I think." Sam answered. "I didn't think to check myself over."

"Not a scratch on him mate." Balthazar said. "Made sure of it myself. You're the one that looks like you got pissed had a row with a rugby team. Wish I could stay for longer but I just got informed of something that needs nicking. Stop getting into rows you can't win mate. Ta." The angel said vanishing with a blown kiss goodbye.

Dean let out a weak chuckle that turned into a cough, causing Castiel to heal him some more. "Cas I'm okay. Stop worrying."

"You are my mate. Of course I am going to worry." Castiel said softly. "You should rest. You've put a huge strain on your body today."

"I know Cas." The eldest Winchester replied. "Sorry I ruined the day."

"You didn't ruin it Dean-o." Gabriel said. "If anything now it means we get to eat in instead of going out. Any requests?"

"Tacos. Lots of them." He muttered weakly.

The archangel chuckled. "With root beer floats for dessert I assume?"

This time all Dean could manage was a nod. The hunter's eyes slid closed before opening again and looking around tiredly. Gabriel couldn't help but chuckle at his brother-in-law's stubbornness. He walked away from the bed and over to the kitchen section and began to pull out what he needed for his cooking while at the same time he began singing a soft tune in Enochian. It was the same tune he had used the night of Dean and Castiel's mating. A tune that was meant relax anyone who heard it, and using his power as God's messenger he could use that tune to help the hunter rest.

"No fair." He heard from across the room. "I don't want to sleep."

Shaking his head he began to sing a bit louder as he pulled out the rather large pan he was going to use for the ground meat. As he finished the first song and began browning the meat he jumped into another song, this one being one that Michael had used to put him to sleep when he was still a fledgling. Gabriel continued to go from song to song, so occupied by his singing and cooking that he didn't notice that Sam had joined him until he turned to find his mate chopping the vegetables. Glancing over at the bed he realized that Dean was sleeping soundly in Castiel's embrace. He finished the song he was singing and turned back to his cooking.

*Can I ask you something Gabe?* Sam asked him telepathically.

*Of course. What did you need to know?* He asked back, unsure if Sam was using their bond so as not to wake Dean or if he just wanted privacy.

*Does Dean know about Razael?* Sam asked, curiously.

*How so?*

*Does Dean know that Razael is your son?*

Gabriel let out a strange noise that had Castiel glancing up at him. *You are the only one I've ever told Sam. Like I said. It was just Michael, Lucifer, Razael, and myself. But I think your brother suspects that there is something I'm keeping from him about Raz. Dean is a lot smarter then most people give him credit for. But to answer your question I have no idea if he knows the truth about him. I never told him but there is always the chance that Razael decided to tell Dean.*

*Huh.* Came the reply.

That had the archangel narrowing his eyes. *What?"

Sam shrugged. *It was just something Dean said before we left today when Razael said he was coming. He make a crack to Razael how he was trying to impress his new daddy.*

*And how did Raz react to that?* Gabe asked, genuinely wanting to know.

*He told Dean to 'bite me'. Then they both started laughing.* Sam said. *It was strange thing to watch and even stranger to hear.*

A loud whimper drew their attention back to the bed where Castiel was trying to calm his mate. It seemed that Dean was having a nightmare due to his fever. Dean let out several cries of 'No!' and 'Get off me!' before the dark haired angel was able to calm him back into more peaceful dreams. Sam sent them a worried look and made to stand but Castiel waved him back.

"A nightmare from his time in hell." The angel said softly. "He gets them rarely but he does still get them."

"He going to be okay?" Sam asked.

Castiel gave him a blinding smile. "He'll be fine. His fever is nearly gone and he is recovering from the injuries."

"Good. I'm glad." The younger Winchester said returning the smile before turning back to Gabriel. *Do you want to let him sleep some more or should we wake him now?*

"Let him sleep for now Cassie." Gabriel said. "I'll keep the food warm for Dean-o okay?"

The younger angel nodded and returned to his vigil.

*Would it be such a bad thing if Dean and Cas knew about Razael?* Sam asked softly.

*I don't know. I think most of the other angels have probably forgotten about Raz.* His mate admitted. *And those that do remember knew that I sealed him away for everyone's protection. When I died it meant the only person who could unseal him died as well.*

*Will you consider it Gabe? At the very least.* Sam said.

*I'll think about it. Now get some food. I have a tv show I'm about to miss.* Gabe said as he fixed himself a plate of food.

Even though he knew how much Dean liked Razael, Gabriel had known this day would come. His son was taking a toll on the elder Winchester's body that it couldn't keep up with, even with angelic healing. Once Dean was awake and feeling better they were going to have to have a long talk. It was time for him to seal Razael away once more. He sat down next to Castiel on the bed and turned on a funny video show in hopes that the laughter would drown out the screaming pain of his heart.