Summary: Through a tragedy, Sam learns that Dean will never leave him, he will always be there to protect him. This story takes place during Folsom Prison Blues, and becomes an AU story.

I want to take a moment to thank everyone who is reading this story and especially those who have taken time to leave reviews! You guys are awesome. I also wanted to say, that the skipping from Dean being injured in Part 1 and then him being ok in Part 2, was for a reason. This chapter is going to clear all of that up. Warning, this chapter does contain the mention of a character death, though that character is still a big part of this story from this point on.

We're all looking for answers

We're all down here on our knees

All anybody really wants, is something to believe

Enough is enough, I can't take anymore

But I'm standing on your front porch

Kicking down your door

This is the last night

This is the last night, you'll have to be alone

I'll be standing right beside you, if you can't make it on your own

So walk with me, please, help me to be strong

I'll be the shoulder you can lean on, that place where you belong

This is the last night, you'll have to be alone

The Last Night by Bon Jovi

The Last Night Part 3

Bobby Singer was a hunter of the supernatural type. Being a hunter was a lonely job, but Bobby had been blessed to have friends that were close enough to be considered family. One of these friends had been John Winchester. They had become like brothers, and like brothers, they had had their ups and downs. John was unlike most of the hunters that Bobby knew, he actually had a family that traveled with him on his hunts. Bobby had watched Sam and Dean grow up and he felt like an uncle to them. In fact, with John gone, Bobby was happy to step up and keep an eye out on the boys.

Three nights ago, Bobby received the worst news of his life. Bobby had been through a lot in his life, but this really knocked him for a loop. A lawyer named Mara Daniels called him, telling him that he had been listed as next of kin for her clients, Sam and Dean Winchester. The boys had been arrested and were being held at the Green Valley Detention Center in Little Rock, Arkansas when a riot broke out. Dean had been killed during the riot and Sam had received a serious blow to the head and was being treated at the University of Arkansas , Medical Sciences hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Bobby could not believe it.

Dean was dead.

It didn't seem possible. He was so much like his dad, so full of life. It didn't seem right for him to be taken down, in his prime of life.

Bobby knew the boys had headed to Arkansas to help one of their Daddy's friends, Deacon with a haunting, but how did they end up in jail?

Bobby took the first flight he could get, and headed to Arkansas, and his first stop had been UAMS. When he arrived, he was told that Sam had a Traumatic Brain Injury. He was definitely going to suffer from some mental deficiencies, but they would not know the extent till he regained consciousness. Sam had been unconscious for twenty four hours, and they hoped he would wake up in the next day or so.

Bobby decided that he could not do much for Sam now, so that he would do what he could for Dean. He contacted Deacon, who filled Bobby in on what had happened. Deacon also helped Bobby steal Dean's body so that they could burn it.

They watched Dean's body burn in silence. Bobby felt a single tear, but quickly wiped it away. Bobby was not sure what to do next when Deacon spoke.

"Bobby, I have the information that Dean was seeking the day he died. The boys had decided that our spirit problem was a Nurse Glockner that was killed in the 1970's. " Deacon pulled out an envelope and handed it to Bobby. "The boy's lawyer gave that to me right before the riot started. I was supposed to give it to Dean. It tells where this Nurse is buried. I was thinking, that we should probably finish this hunt for the boys. What do you think Bobby?"

"Yeah, I reckon we should finish this for Dean." Bobby paused and toed the earth under his feet. "You ever find out exactly why that riot started? Could it have been spirit related?"

Deacon looked up at Bobby, and replied. "Well, one of the old timers, Randall, he told me that he is positive that Nate was possessed by a former inmate when the riot started. I have no way to find out for sure because Nate was killed during the riot, so I can't question him."

"Huh? Well did this Randall guy have a name of the so-called spirit that possessed Nate?" Bobby was hoping that he could tie up all the loose ends. It was the least he could do for Sam and Dean.

"The name he gave me was Tyler Benson. I did some checking and this inmate did start the riot that Nurse Glockner was killed in. He believed she was responsible for his younger brothers death. He also felt that the guards covered up for Nurse Glockner. Tyler was basically pissed off." Deacon paused and patted Bobby on the shoulder. "I'll found out where this guy is buried and we can make sure he is taken care of."

Bobby nodded. "Yeah, let's make sure we get the bastard."

When Bobby got back to the hospital, there was no change in Sam. He sat with Sam, watching the boy sleep. Sam always looked so young when he slept.

Bobby was pondering what to tell Sam when he woke up. The doctor had told him to keep things simple at first. The doctor was afraid that Sam would not be able to take the news of his brother's death right away. He felt Sam would need time to heal first.

Bobby understood all of that, but he knew Sam would be asking about Dean. He just did not know what he would tell the youngest Winchester, and it broke Bobby's heart.

Bobby was brought out of his thoughts by a light knock on the door. As he looked up, a pretty young lady in a business suit entered the room.

"Are you Bobby Singer?" asked an attractive brunette, with a very friendly smile.

"The one and only darling, and you are?" Bobby was confused as to who this young lady could be.

"Hi, Mr. Singer, we spoke on the phone, I am Mara Daniels, Sam's lawyer." Mara had kind eyes, and Bobby felt she must truly care about her job.

Bobby stood up and put out his hand to shake hers. "Oh, yes Mrs. Daniels, I remember you, thanks so much for helping the boys out."

"So how is Sam doing?" Mara's concerned gaze directed at Sam.

"As good as can be expected. They're hoping that he'll wake up soon, and then they'll know more about the damage to his brain." Bobby really could not believe he was using the words brain damaged to describe one of the smartest people he knew.

"I hope he wakes soon, and that things go well for him. He seems like such a nice guy. Mr. Singer, I was wondering if you could step out with me for a few minutes, to discuss some legal issues that Sam is facing?"

Mara gave Bobby a sympathetic smile.

"Sure, we can step out for a bit. They're hoping Sam will wake up soon, but he hasn't been showing any signs. Why don't we head to the cafeteria for a spell." Bobby headed for the door and held it open for Mrs. Daniels.

Bobby and Mara grabbed their coffees and sat down in the cafeteria. It was past dinner time, and so they had it mostly to themselves.

"Mr. Singer, as you know from talking with me before, the FBI had been interested in charging Sam for crimes in connection with his brother. Well, since Dean's death, Agent Hendrickson the agent in charge, has been having trouble finding enough evidence to keep Sam held on any charges related to Dean. Sam has some people watching over him, that is all I can say." Mara let out a relieved sigh.

"So does that mean, I can take Sam home when he's better?" Bobby was really hoping that this nightmare would end soon for Sam.

"Unfortunately, Sam is still facing time for the breaking and entering of the Anthropology Museum, here in Little Rock. Sam and Dean had plead no contest to those charges before the riot. They were both sentenced to six months in jail. If Sam is deemed competent to serve, he will have to serve that time out once he is better," answered Mara.

Bobby could not believe his ears! As if Sam had not been through enough. "Can they hold the boy if he is mentally challenged?"

"Unfortunately, yes, we have many mentally handicapped people serving time. We no longer execute them, but they still face time in prison." Mara reached over and put her hand on Bobby's arm. " Mr. Singer, I am not giving up on Sam. I am going to do all I can for him. He risked his life to save Deacon in that riot. Deacon and I have been working with the judge to try to get Sam's sentence reduced. Deacon also informed me that after what happened during the riots, the guards would take special care of Sam."

"It's not the guards that I'm worried about! Those inmates will eat Sam alive!" Bobby could not believe this was happening to poor, sweet Sam. The young man who always worried about his fellow man.

"Deacon promised me that Sam would not be allowed in with the general public for extended periods of time, and that he would not have a cellmate. We will do all we can for Sam, I promise you that Mr. Singer." Mara answered.

" I'm sorry if I came across too harsh, Mrs. Daniels, I just want this all to be over for Sam. Thank you for everything you have done, and keep me posted on what you and Deacon are able to do for the boy." Bobby, felt like he had better get back to Sam. Sitting with the boy, made Bobby feel like he was at least doing something. "I am going to head back to the boy now, and if you need to contact me, just call my cell."

"I will talk to you soon, Mr. Singer." Mara gave Bobby a reassuring smile.

"Thanks , Mrs. Daniels." Bobby tipped his hat and headed off towards Sam's room.

Bobby had just reached Sam's room, when he thought he heard Sam's voice. As he opened the door, he immediately noticed that Sam was indeed awake, with tears streaming down his cheek.

Not wanting to spook the boy, in a very soft voice, Bobby asked. "Sam, are you ok?"

Sam looked up at Bobby, and tried to smile. "Hi B-Bobby, Dean said you here to take care of me. I trying to be brave like he said, but I scared."

"Sam did you see Dean?" With Bobby's line of work, he knew that he should not be surprised that Dean's spirit might not be at rest, that is why he had burned the body. But, he also knew that with Sam's injuries, Sam may just be confused.

"Yeah, Bobby, Dean was here. He left before you get here. He wanted me to be brave, and I trying." Bobby noticed that Sam seemed a bit out of it, probably from all the pain meds he was on.

Bobby's heart was breaking. "You are doing a good job kid, you are doing a good job."