Sam hadn't told Ruby that he knew. He hadn't told her that he had heard her speaking to his dad- wherever he was. She had been awake for two

hours now, claiming that she was going to be better now. For some reason he didn't believe her. But she did look much better. "Okay," she said. "Any ideas on how to get your brother out?"

Sam looked at her, "I thought you were the one with ideas," he said.

Ruby rolled her eyes. "I've always got ideas," she said. "Just none that you'de like."

"Like what?"

"We uh... we make another deal," she informed him.

Sam was shocked. "No, nuh-uh. No way. No more deals. Ever. I'm not getting myself into anything I can't get out of."

"Don't you think it's a little too late? Face it, Sam. You're already in over your head. Somehow I don't think this is going to get any easier. Anyways, you wouldn't be the one making the deal. I would."

"What? How?" Sam asked.

Ruby sighed. "Lillith wants me back in Hell. I think she's jealous. So if I turn myself in after all this is over, and we get Dean back, she'll fix it so that he get's out. How does that sound?"

"Like crap. It's too easy."

"Not everything has to be difficult, Sam. You and your brother just like to do things the hard way," Ruby smiled.

"Well sometimes the hard way is the only way," Sam said roughly. She was getting on his nerves.

"Fine. So do you want me to make the deal or not?"

"Yeah, go ahead. Just make sure that I'm not involved in any way."

"Okay. I know. So are you gonna go with me?"

"Is Lillith going to be the one we talk to, or do we get another one of her messangers?" Sam asked.

"What do you think? Lillith already came close to being sent back, do you really think she would be so careless as to let it happen again?"

"No. Okay, I'll come with."

"Good. Let's go," Ruby stood up, somewhat shakily. Sam noticed again how pale she was.

"Where?" he asked.

"Outside."

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Sam faced the woman who stood in front of him. She had short blonde hair and a malicious face. She was nothing like the last crossroads demon. "So, little Ruby," she said, evily.

"Yeah, it's me."

"I can only guess what you want," the demon said.

"Are you sure it's not to painful? I know you demons who hold death contracts have a hard time thinking about anything besides who's life to take next," Ruby said. Her tone made Sam feel uncertain, because her voice had transformed into something that sounded like a cross between a bulldog and a panther.

"What do you want, Ruby. I'm getting bored of talking."

"Then let's talk about something more interesting. Like bringing Dean Winchester back."

"I'm afraid we have a no return policy."

"Really? Even for something incredibly valuable? Like my life?" Ruby asked.

The demon without a doubt grew alert. "What do you mean?" she asked carefully.

"What does it sound like? If Lillith brings Dean Winchester back, I will let you send me to Hell in his place."

"How do I know if you are lying?"

Ruby rolled her eyes. "Do you really think I'm in the posision to lie?" she asked.

"No."

"Good. Then I won't."

"Alright. How about this? If you and Sam," the demon smiled at Sam, "can find out how to get Dean out of Hell, there will be no fight in taking him. No one will try to stop you. And then we will send you back. And mark my words, it will be the slowest, creulest send back you will ever imagine."

"I'm willing to take the risk."

"It's a deal then." The demon departed.

Sam thought it seemed easy enough.

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