A/N1: Hi, everyone. I know, another chapter, so soon? LOL, not to give anything away, but I wanted to move this along. To me, the best part of hurt/comfort stories is the 'comfort' part. Therefore, I needed to stop hurting Sammy (and Dean).
Talk to you at the end, enjoy.
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THEN
After a salt and burn in St. Louis, Sam and Dean were in the Impala driving down Main Street.
Dean laughed, "Sam, think about it, how many 'Main Street's have we been on in our lives?"
Sam smiled, "Too many, Dean."
They drove on in silence. Sam fell asleep, but woke up when the car made a sharp turn to the right.
Dean rubbed his eyes, "Sorry about that Sammy, I'm kinda tired."
Sam sat up, "Let me drive."
Dean shook his head, "Nah, we can stop at the first motel, get some sleep and then continue to Bobby's."
Sam yawned, "Ok."
As Dean continued to drive, Sam kept a look out for a motel, as well as a concerned eye on his sleepy brother.
Dean laughed, pointing at a sign on his side of the road, "Sammy, we are in Pheartown."
Sam snorted, "Funny."
They came to the parking lot for the Pheartown Motel. Dean pulled into a spot and turned off the Impala. They both got out of the car and stretched.
Dean said, "Sammy, I'll go sign us in. Get our duffels, we both could use a shower. But, lock up the rest of our stuff." He then tossed the keys to Sam, who caught them with a smile, "Ok, Dean."
Sam watched as Dean walked across the parking lot, to the motel office and walked in. Sam opened the back door and took out his laptop case and the weapons duffel. Closing the door, he then walked to the back of the Impala, unlocked her trunk, took out his and Dean's duffels and placed them on the ground. He put the case and the weapons duffel inside the trunk and closed it. He looked towards the office and watched his brother sign them in. Sam waited at the side of the Impala for Dean. Dean left the office, walked back across the parking lot to Sam and the Impala.
Sam smiled at him and asked, "So, who are we?"
Dean laughed as he picked up his duffel from the ground and handed Sam one of the room cards, "You're 'Sam Frey', and I'm 'Dean Henley'".
Sam laughed, "The Eagles?"
Dean sternly said, "Yes, the Eagles. They are Classic, Sammy."
Sam laughed as they walked into their room.
Dean, put on the main light, as Sam walked past the television, to the window and dropped his duffel on the floor. Then he collapsed on the bed.
Dean laughed, as he dropped his duffel against the wall, "Sammy, at least take off your boots and jacket, before going to sleep." Dean took off his jacket and top shirt, and dropped them on a nearby armchair. He sat on his bed and removed his boots, placing them under the chair. Looking at his still prone brother, Dean laughed, "Sammy, you mind, if I take first shower?"
Sam mumbled into his pillow, "Be my guest."
Dean laughed. He walked over to the dresser, and removed the change from his pocket, his wallet, and his ring, placing everything on the top to the right. He walked over to his duffel and put it on his bed. He took out his sleeping clothes, his toiletry bag and his bowie knife. The knife went under his pillow. Grabbing his clothes and bag, he walked into the bathroom. Taking his toothbrush out of the toiletry bag, he got ready for a good night's sleep.
Afterwards, Dean left the bathroom, leaving the light on, and saw that Sam was sitting at the foot of his bed. Sam had taken off his jacket and his top shirt, which were on the second armchair and also his boots which were near the chair. Sam had his sleeping clothes and toiletry bag next to him on the bed.
Dean smiled and said, "I left you some hot water."
Sam smiled his thanks and walked into the bathroom. He saw Dean's toothbrush and placed his next to it. He saw Dean's toiletry bag, and placed his in front of it. He then prepared for a good night's sleep.
Sam left the bathroom, turning off the light. He saw that Dean had turned off the main light and put on the lamp, that was on the nightstand in between the beds. He also noticed that Dean had put down a salt line, by the door. Grabbing his phone, out of his jacket pocket, he placed it by the clock on his nightstand. 12:05am. Looking at his already sleeping brother, Sam still couldn't believe what has happened in the last two months. With a whispered, "Good night, Dean," Sam got into bed. He turned towards his brother and fell asleep with a smile on his face.
NOW
Sam opens his eyes. He looks at the clock. 12:57am. He turns off the alarm. Time to get Dean.
Sam gets out of his bed. He goes over to Dean's bed and puts on his jacket. He picks up his gun and Ruby's knife and secures them in his waistband. He checks that the flask of holy water and the keys to the Impala are in his right hand pocket.
Sam thinks of something, and checks underneath Dean's pillow. They took Dean's Bowie knife. Sam adds that to his mental list of things that he needs to get back. Number one on the list? Dean.
Sam leaves the motel room for the last time. He walks past the Impala and tells her, "be right back with Dean".
Sam walks through the parking lot, he notices that the diner is finally dark, and crosses Main Street. He walks to the back of the diner, finds the backdoor and sees that it is unlocked. Sam takes out his gun and walks in, quietly closing the door behind him.
He walks through the backroom, listening for any sounds, and looking for any sign of his brother.
He almost cheers out loud when he sees the missing armchair. He walks closer to it, and sees Dean's duffel sitting on top of it. Putting his gun on the seat, he opens up the duffel and finds all of Dean's missing items. His loose change, watch, wallet, and bowie knife. Sam also sees his missing items. His toothbrush, toiletry bag and cellphone. He puts his cellphone in his left pocket. Also on the chair are Dean's jacket and boots. Sam marks all these items off of his mental list. Only one more thing to get. Dean.
Sam zips up the duffel. He will grab everything when he and DEAN leave. He picks up his Taurus from the seat.
Sam walks away from the chair and continues his search of the diner's backroom.
Sam hears voices and moves quietly towards them. It is Ted and Melanie. They have their backs to Sam.
Sam feels the rage take over. Without another thought, he takes aim and fires the Taurus.
The shot hits Melanie in the back of her head. She falls face down to the floor.
Ted kneels beside her. He turns her around, but she is dead. He yells in rage.
Ted stands up and yells, "Sam, you will watch, as I rip off your brother's head!"
Ted runs down the aisle and turns left.
Tied to a support pole, sitting on the floor, is an unconscious Dean.
Ted walks toward Dean and with a sneer says, "Sam, are you watching? Say goodbye."
Ted hears a noise behind him and turns around.
Sam slits Ted's throat with Ruby's knife, as he says coldly, 'YOU say goodbye, motherfucker!"
Ted falls to the floor, dead.
Sam runs to where Dean is. He uses Ruby's knife to cut the ropes around Dean's wrist and ankles. Dropping the knife to the floor, he gently holds Dean's face in both hands and whispers his brother's name several times.
Finally, Dean's eyes blink open. Dean's eyes focus on Sam's face as he mutters, "Sammy?"
Sam, the ordeal finally over, wraps his arms tightly around his brother and buries his face in Dean's neck. Dean, gets ready to push his brother away, but then he feels the tears soaking his neck and t-shirt and instead, puts his arms around Sam and holds him.
After a while, Dean, with a weak laugh, says, "Sammy, the bad guys are going to find us."
Sam, not even moving his face from Dean's neck, says in a tear filled voice, "They're dead."
Dean calmly starts, "Sammy..." But Sam cuts him off with a whispered, "Shut up Dean."
Dean, realizing that he has no idea how long he has been here, wherever 'here' is, can see that his baby brother has been through a lot, decides to 'shut up'.
Sam finally lets Dean go. He grabs Ruby's knife off the floor with one hand and wipes his face with the other, as he stands up. He asks Dean, "Can you stand?"
Dean, not liking the panic sound in his brother's voice, says calmly, "Let's find out," as he takes Sam's offered hand. Dean gets to his feet and notices that he has no boots on.
Sam says in the same voice, "We can grab your stuff on the way out," as he grabs Dean's arm and leads him away from the pole.
They pass Ted's dead body. Dean sees the wound on his neck and looks at Sam, but says nothing.
They walk through the backroom. Dean holding on to Sam for support. Sam more than happy to be there for his big brother.
They pass Melanie's dead body. Dean asks, "Who's this?"
Sam says in a cold voice, "A bitch that needed to die." Dean says nothing.
They get to the armchair. Dean, with help from Sam, puts on his boots and jacket. Sam grabs Dean's duffel. They walk out the backroom of the diner. They cross Main Street and walk into the motel parking lot.
Sam waits for it. Dean stops and yells, "Who the fuck put all that dirt on my car?"
Sam says in a quiet voice, "They did."
Dean looks at Sam, sees that he is close to tears, says nothing.
Sam walks Dean to the passenger side of the Impala. Dean looks at him, "I'm driving."
Sam shakes his head, "No, I'm driving. Get in the car."
Dean shrugs and says, "Fine." He gets in the car. Sam closes the door. Sam puts Dean's duffel in the trunk. Sam gets into the car.
He sits there, staring at the steering wheel.
Dean says in a gentle voice, "Sammy, we leaving anytime soon?"
Sam looks at Dean, his eyes are shiny with unshed tears and nods, "I need to call Bobby first."
He takes out his phone and calls Bobby.
Bobby answers on the second ring, "Sam, this better be good news."
Sam sits there looking at the phone. Dean gently takes it out of his hand and says, "Hi, Bobby."
Bobby sighs, "Dean, it is good to hear your voice. Now get your asses here."
Dean smiles, "Bobby, we are on our way." They hang up.
Dean hands the phone back to Sam. Sam wipes his face as he puts it back in his pocket.
Sam puts his hands on the steering wheel, and stares out the windshield.
Dean reaches out and gently squeezes Sam's right hand. Sam looks at him. Dean smiles and says, "You got me back. Bobby is waiting." Sam gives Dean a weak smile and nods.
Sam starts the car and pulls out of the parking lot. He turns onto Main Street.
Dean says, "If you want me to drive, wake me up, ok?"
Sam nods. Dean gets comfortable and falls asleep.
Dean wakes up some time later feeling as if he were being squeezed by a boa constrictor. He opens his eyes and sees that he is. A boa constrictor by the name of Sammy Winchester. Sam has Dean wrapped in those long arms of his and jammed up against the car door. Sam is fast asleep. Dean looks out the window and sees the sun is rising. They are on the side of the road.
Dean shakes his head and whispers Sam's name. Nothing. He grabs Sam's left wrist with his right hand and pulls. Sam yells, "No," and holds Dean tighter. Dean takes a deep breath and in a calm voice says, "Sam."
Sam opens his eyes slowly. He lets go of Dean almost reluctantly and moves back behind the steering wheel.
Dean's voice is gentle, "Sammy, you ok to drive?" Sam nods, as he starts the car and pulls back onto the road.
Sam drives.
Dean says, "Sam, I am starving, and you probably haven't eaten since this started. We still have more than three hours til we get to Bobby's, how about stopping somewhere?"
Sam takes a deep breath and whispers, "Fine."
They stop at the Fairview Diner.
Sam gets out and runs to the other side of the car. Dean is already out of the car. Sam stays close to him, as they walk into the diner. The waitress, Brenda, takes them to a booth.
Dean tells Brenda, that they will both have the Breakfast Special. She nods and leaves.
Sam, sitting opposite from Dean, watches everyone. Dean in a gentle voice asks, "So, how long was I gone?"
Sam in a tight voice answers, "One day."
Dean is amazed, "One day? That's it?"
Sam yells, "Yes, Dean. You were gone for ONLY one fucking day."
The diner gets quiet. Everybody stops and looks at Sam.
Sam gets up and runs out of the diner. Dean tells Brenda, "I'll be right back", and runs after Sam.
Sam is sitting on the ground by the Impala. He has his arms around himself, rocking back and forth, sobbing.
Dean goes over to him and with no hesitation, sits near him and takes Sam in his arms. Sam wraps his arms around Dean and grabs his jacket tightly with both hands. Dean gently rubs Sam's back. Dean thinks that Sam is muttering something about "bubble wrap", but isn't sure.
They sit there for a while, until Dean hears a whispered, "Excuse me, sir?"
He looks up. Brenda is standing there with a bag of food. Dean tries to get out of Sam's arms, but Sam doesn't want to cooperate. He says, "I'm really sorry, but I got separated from my brother, and it kinda did a number on him. If you give me a couple of minutes, I should be able to get him calm enough so that I can pay you."
Brenda smiles, "It's ok, sir. Everybody saw that your brother was upset, and the manager said not to worry about it."
Dean smiles, "Oh, ok. Tell him, 'thanks'."
She leaves the bag of food on the trunk of the Impala and walks back into the diner.
Dean, returning his full attention to Sam, says gently, "Sammy, I'm ok. You're ok. Let's go find a nice quiet spot and eat our breakfast before it gets cold."
Sam whispers, "I'm not ok."
Dean snorts, "Obviously, not. But some food should make you feel better."
Sam slowly lets go of Dean's jacket, he raises his eyes to Dean's, afraid of what he will see, but all he sees are green eyes full of love and caring. Swallowing, Sam slowly stands up. Dean stands as well. He grabs the bag off the car.
Dean looks around and sees a picnic area. He grabs Sam's arm and leads him there. Sam goes without a struggle. Dean sits at one of the tables, when Sam sits near him, Dean says nothing. He takes the food out of the bag. Dean waits until Sam starts eating his breakfast, before picking up his own fork. They eat in silence. When Dean sees that Sam has finished everything, he says gently, "Did you eat yesterday?"
Sam whispers, "I think so."
Dean says nothing as he clears up, he throws the garbage away in a nearby trashcan and holds out his hand. In a gentle voice, he says, "Give me the keys, Sammy. I'll drive the rest of the way to Bobby's."
Sam swallows and nods. He hands the keys to Dean and walks to the Impala. He stops after two steps and waits for Dean. Dean shaking his head, catches up to him and they walk together to the car.
Sam gets in and holds his breath until Dean gets in the driver's side.
Dean looks at his baby brother's panic filled eyes and knows that this is probably going to be worse than what Gabriel did to Sammy in Broward County.
Taking a deep breath, Dean smiles, reaches out and squeezes Sam's hand. Sam gives him a weak smile in return and squeezes back.
Dean starts the car and leaves the diner parking lot.
Dean drives.
Every now and then, Sam reaches over and touches Dean's hand on the steering wheel. Dean allows it.
Sam falls asleep, but a while later, wakes up screaming. Dean pulls the Impala over to the side quickly, and gathers Sam in his arms. Sam sobs loudly as Dean rubs his back and tells him gently, "It's over, Sammy". It takes almost a half hour for Dean to get Sam calmed down.
They finally get to Bobby's around noon time.
TBC...
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A/N2: That ends the 'hurt' portion of my story. LOL. Poor Sammy, he has had a very bad day. But now he has Dean back, so all is good in his world again. Yeah, right.
A/N3: And unlike 'Mystery Spot', I am not going to give you 'Jus in Bello', where Sam is all good and has gotten over the trauma of Dean's many deaths. There will be Clingy Sam and Big Brother Dean in the upcoming chapters. I know that I am not the only one that wants some 'comfort' with my 'hurt'.
A/N4: To my secret admirer 'A Normal SPN Fan', your kind words put a big smile on my face. If you want to 'vent', honey, go right ahead, Chuck knows, that I have done my fair share of venting. LOL. Hope you enjoy this chapter.
Til next time, bye. Deanna