Chapter 10

Dean had found a new perch. He now found himself in the room of his little brother. He had only left Abby's room for a few short hours to get some air and breathing room and when he came back he found Sam sitting in the chair fighting off sleep. When Dean had called out to him Sam had jumped up from the chair and stood for a moment before he collapsed, falling limply to the floor. Running to his brother's side Dean called out for help. He found the cut in his brother's hand and knew that his brother was sick like Abby.

All of this had happened a little over three hours ago and Dean had been forced to choose between his brother and cousin. It just wasn't fair, everything bad happened to Sam and Abby. Why didn't it ever happen to him? "God, Sam, why didn't you tell me you were cut?" He said out loud with a slight anger in his voice. A little anger was directed toward Sam, but most of it was at his self for not noticing it. 'How I'm suppose to help you if you don't tell me these things' At this point Dean's thoughts were interrupted by a whispered voice.

"I didn't want to worry you." Dean looked toward his brother "You had enough to worry about with Abby." Sam voice was just above a whisper.

"You're an idiot, you know that?"

Sam smiled "Thanks I love you, too." His voice was slightly louder.

"How ya feelin'"

"Peachy"

"Really, 'cause you look like shit."

"Thanks bro you're really helpful." Sam replied

"Glad I could be of assistance." Dean said with a smile.

Sam smiled back. His smile fell when he asked his question. "How's Abby?"

The smile faded on Dean's face as he looked away from his brother. He didn't what to talk about this topic. "Um…" He looked sadly down at the floor. He could feel the worried gaze of his little brother.

"Dean…"

"She…she's slipping away, Sam." Dean choked out trying to hold back the tears that threaten to fall. "She's dying…the doctor…she says that…she doesn't think Abby will live through the next twenty-four hours."

"What?" Sam said as he jumped into a sitting position. The sudden jump was instantly regretted as it sent Sam into a dizzy spell and coughing fit.

Dean was just as instantly on his feet. He picked up the cup of water by the bed and held it to Sam lips for him to drink. When the coughing died down Dean watched as his baby brother fall weakly back into his original laying position. "You ok now?" he asked.

"Yea, just tried." Sam replied closing his eyes.

"Then how about you get some sleep, dude."

"Yea, ok" his eyes stayed closed as he answered his brother "and Dean finish this thing." With that Sam fell asleep.

Dean watched Sam's chest raise and fall steadily with each breath. After a few moments Dean whispered "Don't worry little brother I will." He pushed the long bangs off his brother's forehead. For a few more minutes Dean watched Sam. Then he turned and walked from the room. He had one more visit before he could finish this job. He closed the door upon leaving and then walked down the hall to the other room.

Now Dean found himself back at his original post. He watched as Abby's chest rose and fell with the help of the respirator. He didn't like what he saw. It saddened him. His young cousin lay on a bed barely able to breathe on her own. Her complexion was very pale. With all the wires and tubes around her she looked too small and fragile.

Dean pushed aside the bangs that covered her forehand like he had done with Sam and he talked to her. "Abby, I going to get this thing" He stated "I promise, I will kill this son of a bitch virus in you. You have to hold on just fight it. Don't you dare give up on me." Dean choked back the lump in his throat that wanted him to let out the cries inside of him, but he did let a few tears fall from his eyes. "Please, Abby, just stay with us." His plea was just above a whisper.

He continued to watch his cousin's chest raise and fall for a little while longer, letting tears fall freely down his face. He bent down and kissed her on her forehead. "I love you, Abby." He whispered softly. Then he stood up and with one last look he left the room with determination. He was going to get that cure and save his family.