Disclaimer: I don't own any of the characters of Supernatural. They are all Kripke's creation.
Characters thoughts are in italics.
This story is set some time in Season 2.
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Chapter 11
The detectives heard two male voices as they approached the hospital room. Both men glanced their way as they entered.
"Good morning, Mr. Cooper. Nice to see you're awake."
Dean's eyebrows furrowed in puzzlement. "Who are you?"
The younger man spoke first. "I'm Detective Fitzroy and this is Detective St. John. We need to ask you a few questions about the night of your shooting."
"Okay. Shoot. No pun intended." Dean chuckled before wincing from the pain emanating from his wounded shoulder.
The shorter detective began the line of questioning. "We spoke to…" He flipped through a little notepad. "Miss Jones and she stated that you two went to get your cars from the woods."
The eldest Winchester nodded. "Yeah, that's right."
"Then someone open fired and you were hit in the shoulder."
"Yeah, I've got the bullet wound to prove it."
Detective Fitzroy jumped into the conversation. "Did you see who shot you?"
Dean's green eyes searched for an answer. "It was too dark."
The young detective continued. "We came across an abandoned farmhouse and two dead bodies in the woods. Do you know anything about that?"
Dean shook his head back and forth. "I have no clue. Is that why I was shot?"
"It's very possible," Detective St. John replied. "What's your relationship with Miss Jones?"
An annoyed expression flashed on Dean's face. "What the hell is that suppose to mean?"
"Mr. Cooper, it's just a question." Detective Fitzroy assured.
"We are just acquaintances."
"Do you know where she is right now?"
"It wasn't my turn to watch her."
The detectives ignored Dean's comment and turned in Bobby's direction. "How about you?"
"I have no idea." His brows elevated. "Is she in some kind of trouble?"
"No, we just have a few more questions for her."
St. John fished a business card out of his wallet and handed it to Dean. "Give us a call when she shows. Thanks for your time, Mr. Cooper."
Dean flashed a fake smile. "No problem. Have a good day, officers."
"We're detectives."
"My mistake."
The detectives exited the hospital room.
Dean looked at Bobby. "Why were they asking all those questions about Shalimar?"
Bobby adjusted his cap. "All I know kid is that she left for a couple of hours last night. When she came back, she really wasn't in a socializing mood. So I don't know what she did or where she went."
"Whatever she did it was enough to make the police suspicious. We really don't need that kind of trouble."
"I know. I'll see whether I can track her down before the cops do."
The salvage yard owner exited their hospital room.
Dean looked at Sam. Only two days had passed since his little brother had been admitted but those two days felt like an eternity. Sam's doctor still had no clue when he would awaken. I miss seeing your puppy dog eyes. Hell, I even miss the chick flick moments you try to force on me. I hope you wake up soon, Sammy.
Sam's blue green eyes opened in response to that thought.
"Sam, Sammy."
No response.
Dean pressed the call button. "Something's happening with my brother."
"Okay, Mr. Cooper. I'll page Dr. Higham."
Several minutes later, Dr. Higham came to check on Sam. She flashed a light over his eyes and checked his reflexes.
"So what's happening? Is Sam coming out of the coma?"
"No, it is just a spontaneous movement that happens with comatose patients. He still isn't reacting to external stimuli."
Dean nodded his head, acknowledging the doctor's words.
She rested her hand on his good shoulder. "I am sorry I don't have better news for you."
"Thanks, Doc."
Her heels clicked along the white tiled floor as she left.
Author's note: I was hoping to wrap this story up in this chapter but ending this story in a way that I would be pleased with is becoming a real challenge. I am up for that challenge but that may turn into two more chapters. I am sorry this chapter is so short.
